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Phys.org / A smarter way to build vaccines: Scientists harness AI to target emerging alphaviruses

A team of scientists at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), led by Nikos Vasilakis, Ph.D., and Peter McCaffrey, MD, has developed a new computational pipeline that could dramatically accelerate the development ...

Apr 9, 2026
Phys.org / Exaggerated AMOC collapse headlines may cloud Ireland's real storm and rain risks, says oceanographer

The real climate risks to Ireland from changes to the Atlantic currents that sustain its mild climate are obscured by exaggerated claims in media headlines and movies, according to Dr. Gerard McCarthy, a Maynooth University ...

Apr 10, 2026
Phys.org / Report: Unhoused individuals want permanent housing, face steep financial barriers

As local governments and service providers search for the most effective ways to support people experiencing homelessness, a new report from Portland State University centers on problem solving in the experience of those ...

Apr 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cancer risk is significantly higher for adults who have never married, finds large study

Adults who have never been married face a significantly higher risk of developing cancer than those who have been married, according to a large U.S. study of more than four million cases. The increased risk spans nearly every ...

Apr 8, 2026
Phys.org / Uncharted island will soon appear on nautical charts

A 93-strong international expedition team has been exploring the northwestern Weddell Sea in the Antarctic on board the Alfred Wegener Institute's icebreaker Polarstern since February 8, 2026. In this key region for global ...

Apr 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Maternal prepregnancy BMI, birth length linked to offspring atopic dermatitis

Increasing maternal prepregnancy body mass index (ppBMI) and increasing birth length are associated with offspring atopic dermatitis by age 3 years, according to a study published online March 23 in the Journal of Allergy ...

Apr 10, 2026
Phys.org / Wildlife trade increases pathogen transmission: What 40 years of data say about spillover

Hedgehogs, elephants, pangolins, bears or fennec foxes: many wild species are sold as pets, hunting trophies, for traditional medicine, biomedical research, or for their meat or fur. These practices, whether legal or illegal, ...

Apr 9, 2026
Phys.org / Triple threat emerges as sharks, beach nourishment and murky waters collide

Each winter, thousands of blacktip sharks (Carcharhinus limbatus) migrate to the clear, shallow waters off South Florida, where they are easily spotted from the air—a movement that coincides with seasonal beach nourishment ...

Apr 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Community workers sound alarm on mental health crisis for Venezuelan migrants

A new study reveals growing concern among community workers in Nariño, Colombia, about the lack of mental health support for Venezuelan migrants, especially those traveling without legal status. The study, published in PLOS ...

Apr 10, 2026
Phys.org / New AI method flags fluid flow tipping points before simulations break down

David J. Silvester, a mathematics professor at the University of Manchester, has developed a novel machine-learning method to detect sudden changes in fluid behavior, improving speed and the cost of identifying these instabilities ...

Apr 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / A year after forgiving, people report stronger mental health and pro-social character

Can forgiving someone today leave you with an improved sense of well-being a year from now? A new study of residents of 22 countries says yes. The caveat, though, is that the size of the impact varies by nation, as does its ...

Apr 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Adding 1,700 to 5,500 steps per day offsets risk of chronic disease

Adding as little as 1,700 to 5,500 steps per day can offset the risk of a list of chronic diseases—including obesity, diabetes and sleep apnea—according to a new study from a corresponding author with Vanderbilt Health.

Apr 10, 2026