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Medical Xpress / Researchers investigate whether dementia tests miss signs in autistic adults

Researchers are investigating whether existing dementia assessment methods may overlook signs of cognitive decline in autistic adults because many screening tools were developed around neurotypical populations.

May 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Heart disease risk may start in the womb

A child's future heart health may be partially shaped before they are born, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study that found pregnancy complications are linked to poorer cardiovascular health in offspring more than 20 ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / Ganymede's unique magnetic field may be powered by ongoing core formation—not a cooling core

Ganymede is not only Jupiter's largest moon, but also the largest in our solar system and one of the few that hosts a massive ice ocean. Adding to this planet-like moon's uniqueness is the fact that among the hundreds of ...

May 9, 2026
Phys.org / Chemists discover and isolate a new boron–oxygen molecule

Oxygen is a cornerstone of chemistry, largely because it is so good at building the organic molecules that make up our world. Some oxygen-based compounds called peroxides are famous for being highly reactive—they act like ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / New alien-life test could help Mars and Europa missions read organic molecules

For decades, the search for life beyond Earth has revolved around a key question: What molecules should scientists be looking for on other planets or moons? A new study, published in Nature Astronomy, suggests that the more ...

May 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Chronic traumatic encephalopathy symptom checklist misses the mark in 75% of cases, autopsies show

Most people who met proposed clinical criteria meant to identify chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) during life did not show hallmark brain changes of the disease at autopsy. The findings raise concerns that widespread ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / Attracting young women to careers in construction

As Australia's construction industry faces a critical skills shortage, new research from Adelaide University shows how the industry can better support women and therefore strengthen the future workforce.

May 15, 2026
Phys.org / Astronomers directly detect how turbulence between stars distorts light

Astronomers led by the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian (CfA) have made the first direct detection of turbulence distorting light in the interstellar medium. The findings will help scientists achieve clearer ...

May 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Like mother, like fetus: Study finds contagious yawning begins in the womb

Yawning is incredibly contagious, and more often than not, seeing someone yawn right in front of us makes us instinctively do the same. It is often tied to social and emotional connection and brain mirroring, where we automatically ...

May 10, 2026
Phys.org / Rising seasonal sea-level swings are under-reported, but could have a major impact

Sea levels are rising not only on average, but also in their seasonal fluctuations. This is a lesser-known trend that could have major consequences for mudflats, salt marshes and other coastal ecosystems. Researchers from ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / Statistical technique could uncover secrets of 'ringing' black holes

Researchers have developed a technique to analyze how black holes "ring" when they collide and merge: one of the universe's most dramatic events. When black holes merge, the collision produces a new, larger black hole that ...

May 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Electricity could produce cement with almost no carbon footprint

As the world works to alter the trajectory of climate change, most attention focuses on reducing humanity's reliance on fossil fuels and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Yet a major source of carbon dioxide (CO2) is cement ...

May 13, 2026