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Phys.org / Gaia analysis finds Messier 35 is larger and older than earlier estimates

Astronomers from Egypt and Turkey have conducted a comprehensive analysis of kinematic, structural, and astrophysical parameters of a nearby open cluster known as NGC 2168. Results of the new study, published March 23 on ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Stress tested, testing stress: Novel organoid models how the adrenal gland develops

Sitting above each kidney are two small endocrine glands about the size of walnuts. These are the adrenal glands, responsible for producing hormones that help control some of the body's most critical functions. Among these ...

Apr 4, 2026
Tech Xplore / How a 'perfectly symmetrical' 2D perovskite could boost tandem solar cells

Rice University scientists and collaborators have created a new type of two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor that comes closer than ever to a "perfect" crystal. The findings, reported in the journal Nature Synthesis, could ...

Apr 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Genetic overlap between several mental health disorders could help predict vulnerability

Psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder (BD), major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia and anxiety disorders, adversely affect the daily functioning and well-being of millions of people worldwide. Understanding ...

Apr 1, 2026
Tech Xplore / This paint changes colors when hit, revealing location and strength of impact

Imagine a paint that changes color depending on how hard its surface is hit. It could be used on football helmets to monitor concussion-level impacts, to record the handling history of shipped packages, or placed on insoles ...

Apr 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / New, more effective delivery method for eye cancer treatment is derived from pig semen

Getting past the barrier surrounding the eye is a difficult but necessary part of treating retinoblastoma (RB)—a form of eye cancer that is more common in children. Once the barrier is penetrated, RB responds well to treatment. ...

Mar 31, 2026
Tech Xplore / Molecular additive boosts silicon-perovskite tandem solar cell efficiency to 32.76%

Solar cells, devices that can convert sunlight into electricity, are among the most promising solutions to source energy without contributing to air pollution. While most commercially available solar cells are based on silicon, ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Premature and small births are linked to lifelong learning problems

Being born early or at a lower weight is linked to lower IQ scores and poorer educational outcomes in school and beyond, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from the UK and the Netherlands ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Discontinued childhood growth hormone treatment linked to rare cases of Alzheimer's

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that takes away a person's memory, thinking skills, and eventually the ability to perform basic tasks. A recent study has provided further evidence that the disease ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / FAST observes a peculiar rotating radio transient that also switches to pulsar states

Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have explored the behavior of a rotating radio transient (RRAT) known as RRAT J1574+4703. The new observations found that this object ...

Apr 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / How RHOT proteins regulate energy supply in heart muscle cells

Our hearts beat around 100,000 times a day—and do so throughout our entire lives. They draw the energy for this from the mitochondria. As the "powerhouses of the cells," mitochondria produce 95% of adenosine triphosphate ...

Apr 5, 2026
Phys.org / AI study reveals England's productivity divide is far more complex than North-South

Researchers at the University of Manchester have used artificial intelligence to uncover a complex picture behind England's long-running productivity puzzle, challenging the idea that the country's economic performance can ...

Apr 1, 2026