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Phys.org / A molecular 'cork' reveals how cells control growth

How do cells know when to activate or slow down their activity? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) provides new insights by studying TORC2, an essential but still poorly understood protein complex. Using ultra-high-resolution ...

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / Can jarrah forests be recovered after bauxite mining?

In February, mining company Alcoa was hit with a $55 million penalty for illegally clearing about 2,000 hectares of WA's Northern Jarrah Forest. About $40 million was earmarked for so-called "permanent ecological offsets," ...

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / Six new isolated millisecond pulsars discovered with FAST

Using the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope (FAST), Chinese astronomers have inspected two nearby galactic globular clusters, namely NGC 6517 and NGC 7078. The study resulted in the discovery of six new ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists call for integrating three energy demand goals into climate policy by 2035

A new article published in Science argues that governments should adopt three integrated energy demand goals by 2035, warning that climate policy will fall short unless it focuses not only on how energy is produced, but also ...

Apr 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists map how Down syndrome reshapes brain development before birth

Scientists at UCLA have created one of the first cellular-resolution molecular maps detailing how Down syndrome alters human brain development before birth—a resource that resolves longstanding contradictions in the field ...

Apr 23, 2026
Phys.org / Waste biomass helps unlock hydrogen and formate in lower-energy electrolysis

A research team has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produces hydrogen and value-added chemicals using glycerol, a low-cost, abundant byproduct of biodiesel production. The findings are ...

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / Room to move: Neutron scattering shows how proteins behave in crowded environments

Proteins are essential molecules in living systems. They move, interact and organize themselves to carry out a wide range of functions, from helping cells communicate to forming structures inside the cell. In many cases, ...

Apr 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / HEPA air purifiers may boost brain power in adults over 40

Using an in-home HEPA purifier for one month spurs a small but significant improvement in brain function in adults age 40 and older. That's the result of a new study we co-authored in the journal Scientific Reports.

Apr 22, 2026
Phys.org / Atomic-level snapshots reveal how a key copper enzyme powers nature's chemistry

Researchers from the University of Liverpool, Japan, and Argentina have captured atomic-resolution images of an important copper-containing enzyme using advanced X-ray Free Electron Laser (XFEL) technology at SACLA in Japan. ...

Apr 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Germany launches spying probe into Signal attacks targeting MPs

German prosecutors Friday launched a spying investigation into phishing attacks targeting lawmakers on the Signal messaging app, with an MP saying the latest Russia-directed plot against Germany was a "wake-up call."

Apr 24, 2026
Phys.org / New technology helps flat-faced dogs breathe easy

Australian scientists have developed an injectable therapy that helps clear blocked airways in flat-faced dogs. Melbourne-based biotechnology company Snoretox and RMIT University have shown early success using the first therapy ...

Apr 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Human cell model recreates Alzheimer's-linked tau pathology and synapse loss

Researchers at LMU have developed a human cell model that replicates key mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases—with potential for novel therapies. The paper is published in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Apr 23, 2026