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Phys.org / Frog protein could become first antidote to deadly red tide toxin

The "red tide" algal blooms that are becoming more frequent along the Pacific coast produce one of the most potent neurotoxins known: saxitoxin, or STX. The toxin accumulates in shellfish and causes paralytic shellfish poisoning ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Hourly data reveal Alpine 100-year floods could arrive every 45 to 80 years

Heavy precipitation becomes more intense with every degree Earth warms. This affects flooding. Using hourly data from 384 rivers in the Alps, researchers from the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF modeled ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / #MeToo and the marketplace: Can social reform impact consumer spending?

Consumers have been quick to reject problematic sexual content since the #MeToo movement began in 2018, and new research from the University of Arizona concludes that sentiment has affected their wallets. When small changes ...

Jul 17, 2026
Phys.org / Wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from the US Midwest to East Coast. Officials say stay inside

Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous.

Jul 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / Startups bet on AI—and a leaner future

When Eric Lauer needs to hire at Giftory, the online gift-giving platform he runs, he's no longer looking for eager young coders fresh out of college.

Jul 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / A better way to turn 2D designs into 3D models for rapid prototyping

Engineers often use vision-language models to produce new designs, such as airplane or automobile components. To simulate how those components will perform in realistic situations, they'll use tried-and-true computer-aided ...

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / An open-source blueprint to help institutions worldwide launch nurse-led innovation accelerators

Recognizing that nurses are an untapped resource for health care solutions, Penn Nursing has released a comprehensive guide for institutions to build their own nurse-led innovation accelerators. The model, supported by the ...

Jul 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / China's Moonshot AI chases 'DeepSeek moment' with much-hyped model

A model released Friday by Chinese startup Moonshot AI has fueled buzz around the country's tech prowess, as experts said it could rival some of the more advanced offerings from U.S. labs.

Jul 17, 2026
Phys.org / Striking new species of African monkey discovered deep in the Congo rainforest

In the rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), scientists have identified a previously unknown species of African monkey—one of the rarest discoveries in modern primatology.

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets for fans to keep climate costs of 'mega-events' down, say researchers

The vast majority of carbon emissions caused by "mega-events" such as World Cups and global concert tours come from audience travel, according to University of Cambridge researchers. In a new study, researchers estimate that ...

Jul 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI-powered election forecasts reveal hidden preferences inside language models

An international research team involving the University of Bayreuth has, for the first time, analyzed the "inner workings" of AI language models when predicting political voting decisions. To do so, the researchers examined ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / New study reveals editorial trends at top science journals

Studies published in prestigious academic journals receive more attention from scholars and media outlets, shaping public discourse and potentially accelerating academic careers. While the path to publication is often murky, ...

Jul 15, 2026