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Phys.org / Vegetation might exacerbate urban heat island effect in very dry cities

As temperatures rise around the world, city heat becomes increasingly unbearable during the hottest seasons. The urban heat island effect causes cities to become significantly warmer than surrounding rural areas due to human ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / New evidence for a particle system that 'remembers' its previous quantum states

In the future, quantum computers are anticipated to solve problems once thought unsolvable, from predicting the course of chemical reactions to producing highly reliable weather forecasts. For now, however, they remain extremely ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Restoring mitochondria shows promise for treating chronic nerve pain

For millions living with nerve pain, even a light touch can feel unbearable. Scientists have long suspected that damaged nerve cells falter because their energy factories known as mitochondria don't function properly.

Phys.org / A new way to view shockwaves could boost fusion research

At the heart of our sun, fusion is unfolding. As hydrogen atoms merge to form helium, they emit energy, producing the heat and light that reach us here on Earth. Inspired by our nearby star, researchers want to create fusion ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Infants receiving nirsevimab fare better against RSV compared to those with maternal vaccination

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that affects the nose, throat, and lungs. For most healthy adults and children, it causes only mild, cold-like symptoms and goes away on its own. Infants under 6 months ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Pediatrics
Tech Xplore / 3D-printed solar panel offers color tuning and transparency for flexible surfaces

A new study highlights a semi-transparent, color-tunable solar cell designed to work in places traditional panels can't, like windows and flexible surfaces. Using a 3D-printed pillar structure, the researchers can fine-tune ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / What does 'everyday' peace look like? Mapping how people think about peacebuilding

A new study led by Yale anthropologist Catherine Panter-Brick examines how stakeholders in socially diverse, conflict-affected societies conceptualize everyday peace, drawing on a comparative analysis across different groups ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Ultrasonic sensor capable enables cuffless, non-invasive blood pressure measurement

A new technology has been developed that enables cuffless noninvasive blood pressure monitoring by using ultrasonic to track real-time changes in vascular diameter—without the need for a traditional cuff. The technology ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Lipids have their own VIP drivers for reaching cellular targets

In addition to providing energy, lipids are also essential building blocks of our cell membranes. However, despite their importance, they remain poorly understood.

Jan 8, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Facial expressions decoded: Brain regions work together in surprising new ways

When a baby smiles at you, it's almost impossible not to smile back. This spontaneous reaction to a facial expression is part of the back-and-forth that allows us to understand each other's emotions and mental states.

Jan 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Long school breaks tied to dip in cognitive test performance

Researchers at UConn and the University of Minnesota have discovered that there may be more to the "summer slide" phenomenon following a break in schooling than just forgetting material. In fact, the researchers found reliable ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Solar hydrogen can now be produced efficiently, no platinum required

A research team led by Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has presented a new way to produce hydrogen gas without the scarce and expensive metal platinum. Using sunlight, water and tiny particles of electrically conductive ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech