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Medical Xpress / The protein periostin may promote the spread of pancreatic cancer—and pain—through nerves

A new Brazilian study has revealed the key role of the protein periostin and stellate pancreatic cells in allowing pancreatic cancer to infiltrate nerves and spread early, increasing the risk of metastasis. The research demonstrates ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Tech Xplore / The UK's offshore wind auction broke records, but its clean power target remains unrealistic

The UK government has just announced the results of its biggest-ever auction for new offshore wind projects. By doubling the budget at the eleventh hour, it managed to award contracts for a massive 8.4 gigawatts of new capacity. ...

Jan 17, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Tiny earthquakes reveal hidden faults under Northern California

By tracking swarms of very small earthquakes, seismologists are getting a new picture of the complex region where the San Andreas fault meets the Cascadia subduction zone, an area that could give rise to devastating major ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / New spectroscopic method reveals ion's complex nuclear structure

Different atoms and ions possess characteristic energy levels. Like a fingerprint, they are unique for each species. Among them, the atomic ion 173Yb+ has attracted growing interest because of its particularly rich energy ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Physicists create resilient 3D solitons in the lab

For the first time, physicists in Italy have created a 'lump soliton': an extremely stable packet of light waves which can travel through 3D space, and even interact with other solitons without losing its shape.

Jan 11, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Frequency comb lasers enable clearer observation of black holes

Radio telescopes are instruments that capture faint radio signals from space and convert them into images of celestial bodies. To observe distant black holes clearly, multiple radio telescopes must capture cosmic signals ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Comprehensive map reveals how E3 ligases organize protein cleanup in human cells

Maintaining cellular order is a major logistical challenge: Individual mammalian cells contain billions of protein molecules, which must be synthesized, deployed, and removed with precision. In the ubiquitin-proteasome system ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Sub-zero green freezer achieves zero emissions

Researchers at the School of Engineering of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have developed the world's first sub-zero Celsius elastocaloric freezing device, capable of reaching temperatures as low ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / Mobile app forecasts future vineyard climates to help winegrowers adapt to change

What will the climate of a given region be like in 20, 30 or 50 years? Climate analogs provide a robust methodological framework to address this question by identifying regions whose current climate matches the future climate ...

Jan 17, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says

Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says.

Phys.org / Chemist proposes shared 'model proteins' to improve reproducibility in protein science

Protein scientists could improve reproducibility and coordination across the field by rallying around a small, shared set of "model proteins," according to a new Perspective by Connecticut College chemist Marc Zimmer.

Jan 15, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

The world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations.

Jan 17, 2026 in Earth