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Phys.org / Love hormone enters battle mode, exposing rivalry and group lines in Amazon study

The "love hormone" oxytocin (OT) plays a role not only in moments of intimacy but also in competitive situations. Researchers at the University of Zurich (UZH) have shown that OT levels increase when rivalry or clearly defined ...

May 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Direct-to-proteasome strategy degrades two cancer proteins and may curb drug resistance

A preclinical study has developed a strategy that enables the forced elimination of proteins that help tumors survive chemotherapy. This finding opens a new avenue to tackle resistance to cancer treatments, one of the major ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / Cool beans, smart roots: Special cell helps seedlings survive drought battered and nutrient poor soils

Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the development of more climate-resilient crops and reduce fertilizer dependence.

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / Physics-based weather models more accurate than AI at predicting extreme weather

Weather forecasting is another aspect of modern life that artificial intelligence is transforming. Models like GraphCast, Pangu-Weather, and Fuxi are already better than traditional physics-based climate models at predicting ...

May 5, 2026
Phys.org / Twisting atom-thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy

A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy-efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones—without relying on electric currents or external magnetic fields.

May 6, 2026
Tech Xplore / Scientists program materials just by spinning them

There is something universally appealing about the slap bracelet, and the way a simple tap causes it to switch between a straight shape and a curled one. What you probably didn't know is that a slap bracelet's satisfying ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / Webb and Hubble find massive star clusters emerge faster

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA/CSA James Webb Space Telescope together with the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have looked deeply at thousands of young star clusters in four nearby galaxies, studying clusters at different ...

May 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Brain-based index may reveal Alzheimer's risk patterns in adults as young as 30

Over the past few decades, neuroscientists and medical researchers worldwide have been trying to leverage available health records, brain scans and other medical data to uncover biological markers associated with the onset ...

May 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why zebrafish hearts heal so well: Early immune signals can improve repair even further

When the human heart is damaged by a heart attack, stiff scar tissue eventually forms around the affected areas. This weakens the heart's pumping ability and increases the risk of heart failure and arrhythmias. Zebrafish, ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / How higher temperatures can benefit (or devastate) bumble bee populations

New research finds that higher temperatures can actually benefit some bumble bee species—particularly those that make subterranean nests. However, periods of extreme heat appear to offset those benefits, and may contribute ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for converting CO₂ into formic acid

Electroreduction offers a promising route for converting CO2 into value-added chemicals using renewable electricity. Among the possible products, formic acid is particularly attractive because it is an important chemical ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / Light without electricity? Glowing algae could make it possible

Imagine a sea of glowing blue lights pulsing to the beat of the music. But instead of glow sticks filled with toxic chemicals, the luminescence comes from living algae, shimmering on demand. In a new study published in Science ...

May 6, 2026