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Phys.org / What wild honey from the Philippine jungle reveals about biodiversity

In the Philippines, Indigenous communities have been harvesting wild honey for centuries. A new chemical analysis of this honey now provides insights into the biodiversity of the region. "And an additional reason to protect ...

Apr 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Why solid-state batteries short-circuit: New evidence points to stress-driven lithium cracking

Smartphones, electric vehicles and many portable devices rely on batteries. Their energy storage capacity, lifetime and safety will strongly shape the future of electrification. Among the most promising next-generation technologies ...

Apr 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / How a gentler stem cell transplant may move type 1 diabetes treatment closer

A combination blood stem cell and pancreatic islet cell transplant from an immunologically mismatched donor completely prevented or cured type 1 diabetes in mice in a study by Stanford Medicine researchers. Type 1 diabetes ...

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / What's that swirly pattern? It's a moiré, and it has potential power

Just as wave-like patterns can appear on a computer screen when pixels do not align, new research led by Flinders University is investigating atomic-scale "moiré patterns" in the promising field of ferroelectricity. The new ...

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / How earthquakes stop: Near-fault records uncover overlooked phase

While analyzing strong-motion data close to fault lines, a group of researchers at Kyoto University noticed something unexpected: a negative phase in the waveforms, a pattern that did not conform to the existing interpretations ...

Apr 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / Gene-screen strategy separates Parkinson's promoters from protectors, revealing new drug targets

A novel strategy that combines computational and experimental approaches has allowed researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital to distinguish ...

Apr 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Creating green materials with light could transform clean energy

Metal-organic frameworks, better known as MOFs, are among the most intensely studied materials for addressing major environmental challenges. Their highly ordered, ultra-porous architecture enables applications ranging from ...

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / Lower-intensity coconut farming boosts yields and soil health in West Africa

New research shows that lower-intensity management of coconut palm plantations can sustain, or even increase, crop yields while improving soil health. The new approach, published in Plants, People, Planet, reduces harmful ...

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / Could warming seas bring great white sharks back to the North Sea? A 5‑million‑year‑old shark tooth may provide clues

As Earth shifts to climates not seen for several hundred thousand years, we may need to look at ancient environments for clues about what could happen next.

Apr 24, 2026
Tech Xplore / Tesla begins robotaxi production, with Cybercab ramp expected to accelerate by year-end

Tesla's much-touted autonomous "robotaxi," called the Cybercab, has started production, CEO Elon Musk said on Friday, the same week that the carmaker reported first-quarter profits that beat expectations.

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / A philosopher's serpent: New grass-green pitviper discovered in China's Giant Panda National Park

Draped in a uniform coat of vibrant grass-green and possessing eyes that shimmer like amber, a newly discovered pitviper is the latest hidden jewel to be found in the misty mountains of western Sichuan, China.

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / E. coli editing technique expands into a universal toolkit for rewriting bacterial DNA

The ability to precisely edit the genomes of bacteria has long been a goal of microbiologists. Such technology would enable scientists to make new inroads into studying disease, developing sustainable materials, and fighting ...

Apr 23, 2026