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Phys.org / Swinging abyss: Oxygen isotope analysis shows less dynamic Antarctic ice sheet in Oligocene period

Oxygen isotopes data enable researchers to look far back into the geologic past and reconstruct the climate of the past. In doing so, they consider several factors such as ocean temperature and ice volume in polar regions. ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Study tracks declines in annual checkups as teens become young adults

It's common that as kids get to high school and transition to adulthood, they begin to skip yearly wellness visits with a pediatrician or other primary care provider. And, as expected, skipping those checkups can have serious ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Touted as non-contact, flag football is still a game of hard knocks

Pigskin passers are invading athletic fields once dominated by soccer and lacrosse teams. But these blitzers aren't suited up like gladiators.

Phys.org / The Milky Way's black hole is hiding an explosive past, evidence suggests

Our galaxy's supermassive black hole is famous for being one of the dimmest in the universe. Evidence from a new space telescope shows that might not always have been the case.

Jan 7, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Pets suffer in extreme heat: Animal welfare expert explains how we can help them

The multi-day heat wave conditions have arrived this summer, with temperatures soaring past 45°C in some regions. While we may head to shopping centers or cinemas to stay comfortable, we need to consider the heat impacts ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / New US dietary guidelines recommend more protein and whole milk, less ultraprocessed foods

Every five years, the U.S. government releases an updated set of recommendations on healthy eating. This document, called the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, has served as the cornerstone of nutrition policy for almost ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / A better way to sell premade food could cut waste and boost sales

Grocery stores typically place older products in front. New research suggests the opposite approach actually works best.

Jan 9, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / The mechanical ratchet: A new mechanism of cell division

Cell division is an essential process for all life on Earth, yet the exact mechanisms by which cells divide during early embryonic development have remained elusive—particularly for egg-laying species.

Jan 7, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / NASA, in a rare move, cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

In a rare move, NASA is cutting a mission aboard the International Space Station short after an astronaut had a medical issue.

Jan 9, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / U.S. nuclear energy growth faces critical challenges in uranium fuel supply chain

The vision of a U.S. nuclear power renaissance has a blind spot—uranium fuel—in the near term and long, according to a Stanford University-led industry meeting.

Jan 9, 2026 in Business
Medical Xpress / Health issues linked to cosmetic jab complications

Patients with chronic illnesses face a significantly higher risk of complications from cosmetic botulinum toxin injections, commonly known as Botox, according to a major UK study.

Jan 9, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Creating psychedelic-like molecules by shining light on life's basic building blocks

UC Davis researchers have developed a new method that uses light to transform amino acids—the building blocks of proteins—into molecules that are similar in structure to psychedelics and mimic their interaction with the ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Chemistry