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Medical Xpress / Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness.

2 minutes ago in Health
Phys.org / Sugar-derived crystals show stiffness approaching that of aluminum

Mucic acid crystals grown from a water-based solution achieved a record-breaking stiffness for an organic crystal.

1 hour ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Veritas explores the nature of a mysterious gamma-ray emitter

Astronomers have employed the Very Energetic Radiation Imaging Telescope Array System (VERITAS) to observe a mysterious gamma-ray emitting source designated HESS J1857+026. Results of the observational campaign, published ...

2 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Using microwave pulses to plug leaks in quantum computers makes them more reliable

Scientists have developed a new approach to correcting common quantum computing errors, which could pave the way for more reliable systems.

2 hours ago in Physics
Phys.org / Study uncovers how calcium controls insulin quality in the endoplasmic reticulum

Calcium (Ca2+) drives many cellular functions, though the way it controls quality of proteins in the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), a cellular organelle that synthesizes and transports proteins, has not been elucidated. This ...

1 hour ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Air pollution during pregnancy shows varying effects by region

In the journal JAMA Network Open, ECHO Cohort Consortium researchers reported a negative association between weekly prenatal exposure to fine particulate air pollution and birth weight.

2 hours ago in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tech Xplore / AI models stumble on basic multiplication without special training methods, study finds

These days, large language models can handle increasingly complex tasks, writing complex code and engaging in sophisticated reasoning. But when it comes to four-digit multiplication, a task taught in elementary school, even ...

1 hour ago in Computer Sciences
Tech Xplore / New ultrathin ferroelectric capacitors show promise for compact memory devices

An ultrathin ferroelectric capacitor, designed by researchers from Japan, demonstrates strong electric polarization despite being just 30 nm thick including top and bottom electrodes—making it suitable for high-density ...

1 hour ago in Hardware
Phys.org / Ancient Puebloans kept macaws and parrots in great houses for ceremonial use

In a recent study, Dr. Katelyn Bishop conducted a zooarchaeological and archival data reanalysis of macaws and parrots recovered from Chaco Canyon to better understand their depositional contexts, material associations, and ...

4 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Oral bacterium tied to disability severity in multiple sclerosis

Increasing evidence suggests that the severe gum disease, periodontitis, may contribute to central nervous system disorders through chronic inflammation. However, its role in multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disease ...

2 hours ago in Dentistry
Medical Xpress / New sprayable powder forms instant gel barrier to stop severe bleeding in seconds

The leading cause of death due to injuries in war is excessive bleeding. A KAIST research team, in which an Army Major participated, has tackled this issue head-on. By developing a next-generation powder-type hemostatic agent ...

2 hours ago in Health
Tech Xplore / New generator uses carbon fiber to turn raindrops into rooftop electricity

A research team affiliated with UNIST has introduced a technology that generates electricity from raindrops striking rooftops, offering a self-powered approach to automated drainage control and flood warning during heavy ...

2 hours ago in Engineering