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Medical Xpress / Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says

Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Taking dark energy out of the equation: Mathematicians challenge the standard cosmological model of the universe

Mathematicians are challenging the idea that dark energy is responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. In a new paper published in Proceedings of the Royal Society A, mathematicians from the University of ...

May 28, 2026
Phys.org / Researchers use phylogenomics to identify cyanobacteria in Shenandoah River

You've probably seen slimy mats of brownish green clinging to rocks in streams or on lake beds, and perhaps not given it another thought. But George Mason University's Rosalina Stancheva Christova has. For more than 20 years, ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Bad for health and the environment: Lung experts highlight environmental impact of tobacco product waste

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day May 31, the American Thoracic Society and our Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) partners reiterate the need for countries to urgently implement decisions made at the 11th Conference ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Novel radiotracer images overactive adrenal glands to avoid invasive primary aldosteronism procedure

A new first-in-human study has validated a PET radiotracer that can effectively image overactive adrenal glands, offering an alternative to the highly invasive procedure currently utilized to diagnose primary aldosteronism. ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Cancer care workforce gap could reach 100 million by 2050, report warns

A global report has warned of an impending shortage of nearly 100 million cancer care workers by 2050. The Lancet Oncology Commission warns that the shortfall, driven by rising cancer rates and workforce gaps, will place ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Renaming PCOS to PMOS—a 10‑year process of listening to patients and health professionals

A disease's name can have a significant influence on its diagnosis and treatment—or lack thereof. Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. For decades, doctors thought ...

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Medical Xpress / New SPECT imaging approach distinguishes inflammation from fibrosis to optimize treatment for lung disease

A new SPECT/CT imaging approach can accurately differentiate inflammation from fibrosis in interstitial lung disease (ILD) patients, according to new research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / What platforms need to consider when labeling AI-generated images

AI-generated images are widespread on social media. Starting in August 2026, platforms will be required under the EU AI Act to label certain types of such content. A study by CISPA researcher Sandra Höltervennhoff investigates ...

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Phys.org / JWST finds a stellar bar in the early universe that breaks all rules

Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have discovered a stellar bar in GN20, a massive galaxy seen just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang. The new paper was submitted to the preprint server arXiv on May ...

May 31, 2026
Tech Xplore / Accelerating the production of higher-performance batteries

Demand for batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems is growing exponentially. Fraunhofer ITWM relies on digital simulation tools and innovative measurement systems to ensure that manufacturing processes ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / New study sheds light on Victoria's future rainfall

New research led by Monash University sheds a new perspective on forecasts of future rainfall in Victoria, showing that recent dry conditions may not fully reflect long-term climate change signals.

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