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Tech Xplore / For computational devices, talk isn't cheap: Research reveals unavoidable energy costs across all communication channels

Every task we perform on a computer—whether number crunching, watching a video, or typing out an article—requires different components of the machine to interact with one another. "Communication is massively crucial for ...

8 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Tech Xplore / Redesigned carbon molecules boost battery safety, durability and power

Research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society demonstrates a new way to make carbon-based battery materials much safer, longer lasting, and more powerful by fundamentally redesigning how fullerene molecules ...

8 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Stimulant ADHD medications work differently than previously thought

Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children. In the U.S., about 3.5 million children aged 3 to 17 take an ADHD medication, ...

10 hours ago in Attention deficit disorders
Phys.org / Scientists boost mitochondria to burn more calories

Researchers have developed experimental drugs that encourage the mitochondria in our cells to work a little harder and burn more calories. The findings could open the door to new treatments for obesity and improve metabolic ...

11 hours ago in Chemistry
Phys.org / Maryland climate commission calls for state action amid budget pressure

The Maryland Commission on Climate Change released its 2025 annual report on Dec. 23, offering a new set of recommendations aimed at helping the state meet aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals while preparing communities ...

1 hour ago in Earth
Phys.org / Radio black hole trio lights up in rare galaxy merger

Astronomers have confirmed the first known triple system in which all three galaxies host actively feeding, radio-bright supermassive black holes.

11 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Saturn's icy moon Enceladus is an attractive target in the search for life—new research

A small, icy moon of Saturn called Enceladus is one of the prime targets in the search for life elsewhere in the solar system. A new study strengthens the case for Enceladus being a habitable world.

6 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Africa's rarest carnivore: The story of the first Ethiopian wolf ever captured, nursed and returned to the wild

What's the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That's what usually happens, and often for good reason. Even when the resources ...

12 hours ago in Biology
Medical Xpress / Sleep variability linked with sleep apnea and hypertension

Over 70 million Americans wear digital activity trackers (DATs) to record their sleep, steps and heart rate. A new study from Scripps Research found that these devices could also provide insight into even more, including ...

5 hours ago in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Key enzyme controls both weight gain and cholesterol levels in animal models

Obesity is a global epidemic and a major cause of morbidity and mortality because it increases the risk for comorbidities, including heart disease and fatty liver disease (MASLD). Rates of these disorders have risen as the ...

11 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
Phys.org / California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated

On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.

7 hours ago in Earth
Medical Xpress / AI model predicts blood loss in liposuction

A newly developed artificial intelligence (AI) model is highly accurate in predicting blood loss in patients undergoing high-volume liposuction, reports a study in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery journal.

7 hours ago in Surgery