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Medical Xpress / Why 40% of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist

During several recent conversations, people have told me that they've stopped checking their phones in the morning. Not because nothing was happening, but because everything was. They described the feeling as standing under ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / They 'showed me a lot of love': Why young men seeking belonging join gangs

The government has published plans for "once-in-a-generation" reform of youth justice in England and Wales. The reforms are billed as a blueprint for earlier intervention, more targeted support and addressing the root causes ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / An 'intelligent tattoo' to detect skin cancer before it appears

Detecting melanoma before it becomes visible is a major challenge in dermatology. Now, with researchers from Université de Montréal, scientists at Université du Québec's Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Earth's outer core beneath Pacific reversed direction in 2010, satellite data reveal

The liquid iron in Earth's outer core doesn't always behave as expected. When it changed direction in an unexplained way, ESA satellites provided data on the direction of flow, helping scientists gain better insight into ...

May 22, 2026
Dialog / New maternal RSV vaccine lowers infant hospitalization rates, but accessibility may be limited, study finds

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing complications in babies, especially those younger than 6 months old. While many adults recover quickly from RSV with mild symptoms ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Optical wireless quantum security: Free-space QKD and Li-Fi in one system

The German consortium QuINSiDa has achieved a major step toward mobile quantum-secure communication. They demonstrated a one-of-a-kind free-space data transfer channel supporting, for the first time, LiFi and major quantum ...

May 26, 2026
Science X / Ancient woodworking technique could save modern electronics from overheating

Electronic devices and electric vehicles are often made up of several materials and components. The regions where different materials meet play a key role in ensuring that electricity and heat are safely and reliably transferred ...

May 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / Understanding how heart attacks can dramatically reshape how the brain functions

A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various neurological effects, from depression ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Motion tracking system shows robots the path most traveled by, keeping them on task

There's a delicate art to teaching robots, even when you're preparing them for predictable environments like factories, where they'll repeat the same tasks a little differently depending on the obstacles they face. Whether ...

May 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers pinpoint protective role of a key protein in pancreatitis

A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago provides important insight into how the pancreas protects itself during inflammation, pointing to promising new directions for treating pancreatitis.

May 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Gut-lung microbe shifts may explain clozapine's severe bowel and lung side effects

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations, false and rigid beliefs (i.e., delusions), impaired mental functions, disorganized speech and, in some cases, repetitive body movements. This ...

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / Researchers upcycle pomegranate peel into high-performance water purifier

Pomegranate peel discarded by food vendors could soon help clean up contaminated water, thanks to research from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science. Led by Professor Sam Li, the research team developed a ...

May 26, 2026