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Phys.org / Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show

Dallas is discharging less greenhouse gas than it did a decade ago, according to a newly released environmental report from the city.

Jan 16, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / When lightning strikes: Models of multi-ignition wildfires could predict catastrophic events

Multi-ignition wildfires are not overly common. But when individual fires do converge, the consequences can be catastrophic. The largest fire on record in California, the 2020 August Complex fire, grew from the coalescence ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Glazed sherds in remote Gobi Desert reveal ancient Persian trade connections

In a study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports, Dr. Ellery Frahm and his colleagues analyzed two unusual blue-green glazed ceramic sherds discovered in the Gobi Desert in 2016.

Jan 13, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Overcoming symmetry limits in photovoltaics through surface engineering

A recent study carried out by researchers from EHU, the Materials Physics Center, nanoGUNE, and DIPC introduces a novel approach to solar energy conversion and spintronics. The work tackles a long-standing limitation in the ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Is California really 100% drought-free for the first time in 25 years? Yes and no: Here's why

For the second time in the past two weeks, the U.S. Drought Monitor, a prominent national report, has classified 100% of California as being drought-free. That's a rating that hasn't occurred in 25 years.

Jan 16, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Novel thick electrode enhances battery power and capacity for a 75% increase in output

A research team affiliated with UNIST has unveiled a new type of thick electrode aimed at solving a common challenge in battery design: As the capacity increases, power often decreases. This breakthrough could enable electric ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Sudden cardiac arrest in athletes: Hidden heart conditions can trigger rare but fatal events during competition

Though rare, sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in athletes often unfolds in high-visibility settings, like sports arenas, prompting questions about underlying causes, emergency preparedness, and long-term outcomes. A new review ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Cardiology
Phys.org / Is feeding birds and other wildlife a good thing or a bad thing?

Is that bird feeder in your backyard really helping nature? How about feeding the chipmunks that come to your patio? Or handouts to wildlife in their natural environment, far from human habitation?

Jan 16, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Atom-thin, content-addressable memory enables edge AI applications

Recent advances in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) have opened new exciting possibilities for the rapid analysis of data, the sourcing of information and the generation of use-specific content. To run AI models, ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Flowers shape the spread of viruses among wild bees, study finds

A recent study shows that viruses in wild bees are closely linked to the flowers they visit and the availability of floral resources across the landscape. Researchers found that certain floral communities increase the likelihood ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Chemists determine structure of fuzzy coat that surrounds Tau proteins

One of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease is the clumping of proteins called Tau, which form tangled fibrils in the brain. The more severe the clumping, the more advanced the disease is.

Jan 14, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Disinfecting drinking water produces potentially toxic byproducts—new AI model is helping to identify them

Disinfecting drinking water prevents the spread of deadly waterborne diseases by killing infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses and parasites. Without disinfection, even clear-looking water can carry pathogens that can ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth