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Phys.org / We can predict space weather—what if we could also stop it?

The weather on Earth can get pretty messy sometimes. But in space, it can be wild, and the effects can be far-reaching. Solar flares, giant explosions on the sun, can send out streams of energy that block radio communications ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Dynamic nanogates let longer molecules pass faster through flexible pores

A research team led by Professor Shuichi Hiraoka at the University of Tokyo and Professor Masanori Tachikawa at Yokohama City University has quantitatively analyzed how molecules pass through dynamic nanoscale pores using ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Kamo'oalewa asteroid's lunar origin challenged ahead of Tianwen-2 arrival

China's Tianwen-2 sample-return mission is well on its way to its target, an asteroid called Kamo'oalewa. The spacecraft left Earth in May 2025 and should return in late 2027 with samples of a space rock that scientists had ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / A new capability to detect chemical weapons involves two existing methods

In the aftermath of suspected chemical attacks, investigators from the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) step in to collect chemical, environmental, and biomedical samples. Thorough forensic laboratory ...

Jun 3, 2026
Dialog / Research could pave the way for more resilient winter cereals in warmer climates

The arrival of winter marks not only a change in weather, temperature, and day length, but also a change in our activity and behavior. The social outdoor events and trips to the beach over summer soon become a distant memory, ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Arctic river deltas face rising climate pressure while holding vast frozen carbon reserves

Many rivers flow into the Arctic Ocean north of the Arctic Circle—including the Lena in Siberia and the Mackenzie River in Canada. The deltas of these large and small rivers store large amounts of carbon, which is bound there ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / How a Richard Feynman formula could explain your dining habits in a new city

One of the dilemmas facing anyone in a new and unfamiliar city is where to dine out. You might consult guides, speak to locals, check reviews, and ultimately, try your luck. But if you're there for a while, at some point ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Are you sleep deprived? Your spit may hold answer

Sleep loss dulls alertness and coordination, and it can produce effects similar to severe intoxication, making actions like driving incredibly risky. But there's no clinical test for determining when someone is dangerously ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Overarming America: Game theory explores how fear and social pressure drive gun purchases

A Dartmouth College study is the first to map the interplay of personal choice and social networks that has led to the United States being one of the world's most heavily armed countries, with 120 firearms for every 100 people. ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Thundering footsteps warn caterpillars of lethal ladybeetle attacks

Diminutive warty birch caterpillars (Falcaria bilineata), less than 1.5mm long, ardently defend their leaf tip homes from invading caterpillars by scraping and pounding the leaf to warn off potential invaders. But how might ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Britain's oldest cave art may have been rediscovered in Bacon Hole cave

The oldest cave art in Britain may have been discovered, or more likely rediscovered, in a cave on the Gower Peninsula in South Wales, possibly dating back around 17,000 years.

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Major surgery may accelerate memory loss in 1 in 7 older adults

Going through surgery can take a significant toll on a patient's physical health and capabilities, especially if they are elderly. A recent study found that the effects extend far beyond mobility and pain management, as the ...

Jun 1, 2026