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Medical Xpress / Can you really lose weight by cutting gluten from your diet, as Matt Damon claims?

When Matt Damon recently credited his weight loss to going gluten-free, it reignited a familiar debate about this divisive dietary approach. But while The Odyssey star's claims have sparked discussion, the science behind ...

22 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
Tech Xplore / Germany brings back electric car subsidies to boost market

Germany on Monday reintroduced electric car subsidies as it seeks to accelerate the transition to less polluting vehicles, drawing praise from industry groups but criticism from environmentalists who demanded greater efforts.

23 hours ago in Automotive
Phys.org / Feeling involved in decision-making associated with higher mental well-being, lower loneliness for women in farming

Women in farming who feel valued and supported and are involved in decision-making on the farm report higher mental well-being and lower levels of loneliness, according to groundbreaking new research.

23 hours ago in Biology
Phys.org / China is becoming more sexually liberal—if you are a man

Sexual attitudes have relaxed significantly in China since the Mao era. Approaching the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death and the subsequent end of the Cultural Revolution, there has been a significant de-politicization ...

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Building the data infrastructure for next-generation materials science

Materials research generates vast amounts of data, but the information often exists in manufacturer-specific formats and the terminology is inconsistent, making it difficult to aggregate, compare, and reuse. Traditionally, ...

23 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / What makes people more likely to give to charity after a disaster

The scope and breadth of natural disasters facing Australia right now can feel overwhelming.

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / The online tool keeping corporations honest on climate action

Earlier this year, European oil company TotalEnergies found itself in court over allegations it had made false climate claims.

Jan 19, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Citizen scientists are spotting more and more rare frogs on private land

Almost two-thirds of Australia is privately owned. But most of our scientific understanding of how threatened species are faring comes from research done on public lands. Traditional biodiversity surveys by professional scientists ...

23 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / New diet guidelines say to double up on protein, but nutrition experts are wary

Protein just got a big boost from U.S. health officials.

23 hours ago in Health
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Dissociation in borderline personality disorder can hinder daily life and the course of therapy

Dissociation is a common symptom in borderline personality disorder and is associated with an increased risk of suicidality and self-harm. Dialectical behavior therapist Anne Krause-Utz has written a book for clinicians, ...

13 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes

Flawed scientific articles don't just clutter journals—they misguide policies, waste taxpayer funds, and endanger lives. Errors in top-tier research persist due to a broken correction system. Consider our own recent experiences.

23 hours ago in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Researchers solve mystery of universe's 'little red dots'

Since the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) went into operation, red dots in its images have puzzled researchers around the world. Now, researchers from the University of Copenhagen have explained these enigmatic findings, ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Astronomy & Space