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Phys.org / Discovery of a photophobic response in Apusomonads reveals insights into Opisthokont origins

Researchers at University of Tsukuba have identified a photophobic response (light avoidance) in the unicellular apusomonad Podomonas kaiyoae. The study provides critical insight into the evolution of complex flagellar and ...

22 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / How mental health has changed in baby boomers and Gen X across their entire adulthoods

It's been almost five years since the end of the COVID lockdowns. Yet the world is still continuing to learn about how mental health changed during—and after—this unprecedented time.

19 hours ago in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Peer-support groups tied to fewer relapses after alcohol dependence treatment

Participating in peer-support recovery groups is associated with ongoing abstinence among Japanese men following treatment for alcohol dependence (AD). But smoking and consuming non-alcoholic beer are linked to drinking and ...

20 hours ago in Addiction
Medical Xpress / Mobile 'endoscopy on wheels' brings lifesaving GI care to rural South Africa

A study led by the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Global Surgery Program, in partnership with George Regional Hospital in South Africa, reports that a traveling mobile endoscopy team performed more than 500 procedures ...

21 hours ago in Gastroenterology
Medical Xpress / Can metabolism tune heart aging? Findings suggest epigenetic switches can be reset

In order for heart and vascular cells to develop properly and remain healthy for a long time, many processes in the cells must interact precisely. A new study from the German Center for Cardiovascular Research (DZHK) now ...

23 hours ago in Genetics
Phys.org / Real-time single-event position detection using high-radiation-tolerance GaN

Silicon semiconductors are widely used as particle detectors; however, their long-term operation is constrained by performance degradation in high-radiation environments. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have demonstrated ...

23 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / Distinct isotopes of combustion-derived water vapor identified

Water vapor (H2Ov) is an essential component of Earth's atmosphere, playing critical roles in climate regulation, weather patterns, and the water cycle. Its sources primarily come from natural processes such as ocean evaporation ...

22 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / High levels of testosterone in the blood raise risk of coronary artery disease in men

High levels of testosterone in the blood have been linked to a greater risk of coronary artery disease in men, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Cambridge published in The Journal of Clinical ...

22 hours ago in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Phys.org / Is time a fundamental part of reality? A quiet revolution in physics suggests not

Time feels like the most basic feature of reality. Seconds tick, days pass and everything from planetary motion to human memory seems to unfold along a single, irreversible direction. We are born and we die, in exactly that ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Building energy resilience by understanding nuances of power outages across the US

More frequent and intense weather phenomena like heat waves, windstorms, or atmospheric rivers often come in pairs and these challenging combinations stress the power grid and lead to outages. A multi-year analysis is the ...

23 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Scientists uncover dual role of sulfate-reducing bacteria in pipeline steel corrosion

A collaborative research team from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Nanyang Technological University in Singapore has revealed the dual and dynamic role that sulfate-reducing bacteria ...

23 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Researchers identify key gene for enhancing oil yield and quality in Jatropha

Jatropha curcas is a perennial woody plant species of the Euphorbiaceae family. This drought-resistant shrub is widely recognized for its potential to produce biodiesel and bio-jet fuel on marginal lands, avoiding competition ...

23 hours ago in Biology