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Phys.org / Discoveries rewrite how some minerals form and dissolve

Two related discoveries detailing nanocrystalline mineral formation and dynamics have broad implications for managing nuclear waste, predicting soil weathering, designing advanced bioproducts and materials and optimizing ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Elective C-sections linked to lower childhood cortisol

For years, researchers have documented health differences between babies born vaginally versus by cesarean section—work that revealed the importance of exposure to the vaginal microbiome during birth. But a new Dartmouth-led ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Phys.org / Finding runaway stars to help map dark matter in the Milky Way

Hypervelocity stars have, since the 1920s, been an important tool that allows astronomers to study the properties of the Milky Way galaxy, such as its gravitational potential and the distribution of matter. Now astronomers ...

Jan 1, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Gender stereotypes reflect the division of labor between women and men across nations

Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Bern in Switzerland have conducted the first cross-temporal, multinational study to compare views of gender using data collected 30 years apart.

Jan 5, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Tiny fluorescent core-shell silica nanoparticles supercharge cancer immunotherapy

A class of ultrasmall fluorescent core-shell silica nanoparticles developed at Cornell is showing an unexpected ability to rally the immune system against melanoma and dramatically improve the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy, ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / AI approach takes optical system design from months to milliseconds

A team of researchers at Penn State have devised a new, streamlined approach to designing metasurfaces, a class of engineered materials that can manipulate light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with just their ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Hidden molecular switch controls taste, metabolism and gut function

Northwestern University scientists have uncovered a hidden molecular "control switch" inside a protein that helps the body sense taste, control blood sugar and defend the gut.

Jan 5, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Combination therapy against brain cancer proves effective in preclinical models

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine and the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy have made a breakthrough that could modernize treatment for glioblastoma. In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Medications
Tech Xplore / Ultrathin polymer layer extends lifespan of anode-free lithium metal batteries

Anode-free lithium metal batteries, which have attracted attention as candidates for electric vehicles, drones, and next-generation high-performance batteries, offer much higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / Understanding fuel cell catalysts: Study reveals shifting rate-limiting steps

Researchers from the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society have unveiled fundamental new insights into the working principles of fuel-cell catalysts.

Jan 5, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Weaker body clocks linked to higher dementia risk in older adults

Circadian rhythms that are weaker and more fragmented are linked to an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study published in Neurology. The study also found that circadian rhythm levels that peaked later in the ...

Medical Xpress / Ovarian cancer alters the abdominal cavity to aid tumor spread, study reveals

Ovarian cancer often goes undetected for a long time. In seven out of 10 patients, the tumor has already formed secondary tumors in the abdominal cavity at the time of diagnosis. These metastases are particularly common in ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer