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Phys.org / JWST pins down the origins of a planetary odd couple

Across the Milky Way galaxy, a planetary odd couple is circling a star some 190 light years from Earth. A normally "lonely" hot Jupiter is sharing space with a mini-Neptune, in a rare and unlikely pairing that's had astronomers ...

May 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists finally see inside the 'black box' of depression treatment

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive, FDA-approved therapy that uses brief magnetic pulses to treat depression, particularly in patients who do not respond to medication. Yet scientists have long struggled ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Garlic-derived compound shows potential to improve muscle health during aging

Can a compound derived from a common kitchen ingredient help support muscle health during aging? A new study suggests it can. The study reveals that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1PC), a bioactive compound found in aged garlic ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Driving data and vehicle sensors help detect early cognitive decline

With more older adults staying behind the wheel longer than ever, understanding how early cognitive changes affect driving has become increasingly important. In the United States, there are more than 50 million licensed drivers ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Physics-based weather models more accurate than AI at predicting extreme weather

Weather forecasting is another aspect of modern life that artificial intelligence is transforming. Models like GraphCast, Pangu-Weather, and Fuxi are already better than traditional physics-based climate models at predicting ...

May 5, 2026
Phys.org / Archaeologists unearth evidence of dogs being traded within Mayan societies

A University of Calgary archaeologist has found evidence that the Classic Period Maya were trading live dogs over long distances between the northern Yucatan peninsula and central Chiapas regions.

May 7, 2026
Science X / The root of the problem: Ancient trees may have grown their roots backwards

Secrets about how giant trees grew in reverse can be found in fossil imprints of their roots. Micro-CT scanning shows that the roots were growing tip-to-tail like shoots.

May 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Urine test outperforms MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancer in new study

A new urine test performed better than PSA-based testing and MRI for monitoring low-risk prostate cancers on active surveillance. Use of the test to determine the need for repeat "monitoring" biopsies would have avoided up ...

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Novel nanoparticle therapy using manganese could improve cancer treatment

A research team led by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new type of nanoparticle therapy that could make cancer immunotherapy safer and more ...

May 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / One powerful treatment, two opposite outcomes: Psychedelic therapy may heal some patients while deeply unsettling others

Psychedelic-assisted therapy is the subject of renewed focus. It involves using psilocybin—a substance found in psychoactive fungi—or LSD to treat mental disorders. Numerous studies are currently underway, with talk rife ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Chilean wasp named in honor of Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday

Scientists from the Natural History Museum, London have described a new genus and species of parasitic wasp found within the Museum's collections, and named it as a birthday present for Sir David Attenborough.

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves $3.75 in wildfire damages, study finds

Every dollar spent on forest fuel treatments saves about $3.75 in wildfire damages, according to a new study, led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, of nearly 300 fires in the western United States. The ...

May 7, 2026