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Phys.org / Portable biosensor could enable on-site PFAS detection

A portable biosensor developed at La Trobe University may allow rapid, on-site detection of toxic "forever chemicals" in water, removing the need for samples to be sent to specialist laboratories.

Jan 8, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Believing that first impressions are fixed may ease social anxiety, study finds

A new study from Bar-Ilan University reveals that people with social anxiety, a common condition marked by fear or discomfort in social situations, may actually feel and perform better when they believe that others' opinions ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Short-circuiting pancreatic cancer: A potential RNA therapy

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most lethal form of pancreas cancer. It's also the most common form of the disease. Potential treatments typically target a key mutated oncogene called KRAS. In some cases, PDAC ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Active solar region observed for record 94 days

In May 2024, the strongest solar storm in twenty years raged. An international team led by ETH Zurich observed it. Their findings are now helping to improve space weather forecasts.

Jan 5, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Why we trust romantic partners rather than AI when making big financial decisions

Artificial intelligence programs are not only helping us tackle complex challenges like diagnosing diseases and predicting weather patterns, but also assisting with more mundane matters such as correcting grammar and planning ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Understanding the link between nucleotide metabolism and chromatin assembly

A Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a previously unknown connection between two fundamental cellular processes, offering fresh insight into how human cells build and maintain chromatin, according to findings published ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Fault-tolerant quantum computing: Novel protocol efficiently reduces resource cost

Quantum computers, systems that process information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could soon outperform classical computers on some complex computational problems. These computers rely on qubits, units of quantum ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Detecting 'hidden defects' that degrade semiconductor performance with 1,000X higher sensitivity

Semiconductors are used in devices such as memory chips and solar cells, and within them may exist invisible defects that interfere with electrical flow. A joint research team has developed a new analysis method that can ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / Vera C. Rubin Observatory spots record-breaking asteroid in pre-survey observations

Astronomers analyzing data from Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discovered the fastest-ever spinning asteroid with a diameter over half a kilometer—a feat uniquely enabled by Rubin. The study provides crucial information ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Stem cell therapy for stroke shows how cells find their way in the brain

Some parts of our bodies bounce back from injury in fairly short order. The outer protective layer of the eye—called the cornea—can heal from minor scratches within a single day. The brain is not one of these fast-healing ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Assisted reproductive technology associated with higher risk of childhood atopic diseases

Collaborating institutions in Taiwan report higher risks of atopic disease among children conceived via assisted reproductive technology compared to those conceived naturally.

Jan 6, 2026 in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / 'The Pitt' informs, educates viewers, study says

Gritty medical drama "The Pitt" has made a big difference in the way patients and families understand dicey issues like organ donation or end-of-life decision making, a new report says.

Jan 9, 2026 in Surgery