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Phys.org / Rejection hurts: How to help kids and teens bounce back when they've missed out

Rejection can sometimes be so intense it feels like physical pain—a punch in the gut or a heart that aches. It often involves feeling left out and unwanted. And it can make us question our self-worth.

Jul 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / New study sheds light on how Epstein-Barr virus may contribute to multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system. For years, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been strongly linked to MS, as nearly every person diagnosed with the condition shows ...

Jul 18, 2026
Phys.org / Light-driven chemistry steers electron transfers beyond redox limits

Chemists use single-electron transfers to synthesize complex, ring-shaped molecular structures found in many drug candidates and advanced materials, but current techniques still have limitations. A new study, accepted for ...

Jul 20, 2026
Phys.org / AI may not make us stupid, but relying on it could weaken the skills built through practice

The worry of becoming stupid isn't new; it dates back to the time of the Greek philosopher Socrates, who insisted that writing would destroy memory and weaken the mind. Then came calculators, GPS and computers, all of which ...

Jul 20, 2026
Phys.org / Private mission launches to extend life of out-of-gas communication satellites

A two-armed space robot blasted off on a private salvage operation Tuesday to slap life-extending jetpacks on old satellites running low on fuel thousands of miles up.

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Jellyfish nebula may be the scene of two stars going supernova

The star that formed the Jellyfish nebula may have had a partner star that exploded 100,000 years earlier, according to international researchers, who say that this may be the first known discovery of a binary star system ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Carbon footprint of metal production could be more than 10 times higher than estimated

New research from the University of St Andrews has found that metal production carbon footprints could be more than 10 times higher than previously estimated, with serious implications for the ambition to reach net zero.

Jul 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Fine-tuned perovskites make blue LEDs more vibrant

Over the past decade, perovskite LEDs have become increasingly vibrant and affordable to produce. With careful tweaks to their chemical composition, these crystal-based light emitters can be tuned across the visible spectrum—matching ...

Jul 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Watching live sports together boosts oxytocin and synchronizes heartbeats, study finds

Social connections are known to contribute greatly to people's psychological and emotional well-being. In fact, difficulties socializing and bonding with others have been linked to various psychiatric conditions, including ...

Jul 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / Mindful use of digital technology could reduce workplace burnout, study finds

Employees who engage with digital technology more mindfully are better protected against technostress, exhaustion and poorer mental well-being—and a new tool can now measure this capacity, according to new research.

Jul 24, 2026
Phys.org / National study finds reports of past-year sexual harassment more than doubled since 2018

Nearly a decade after the #MeToo movement reshaped public conversations about sexual harassment, a new study from the Newcomb Institute at Tulane University finds that Americans are reporting experiences of sexual harassment ...

Jul 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Biomarker discovery could advance treatments for obesity-related health risks

Researchers have identified a biological marker that rises and falls as body fat changes, offering new insight into how weight gain and weight loss may influence metabolic health.

Jul 24, 2026