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Phys.org / Second bird flu case confirmed on Queen Anne's County farm

Maryland officials have confirmed a second positive test for bird flu at a commercial poultry operation in Queen Anne's County, the 10th detection in the state in 2025, as public health experts warn the virus continues to ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Engineering the first reusable launchpads on the moon

Engineers need good data to build lasting things. Even the designers of the Great Pyramids knew the limestone they used to build these massive structures would be steady when stacked on top of one another, even if they didn't ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / U.S. medical school enrollment hits historic milestone, surpassing 100,000 students

More people than ever are entering medical school, and with the number of applicants increasing, it is harder to get in.

Dec 23, 2025 in Other
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria shift early in inflammatory bowel disease, study reveals

Patients experience significant changes in gut bacteria at the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new international study has found—offering new hope for earlier diagnosis and future treatments.

Dec 23, 2025 in Inflammatory disorders
Medical Xpress / How age affects recovery from spinal cord injury

A study published in Neurology looks at how age may affect recovery for people with spinal cord injuries. "With population growth and improvements in medicine, the number of people diagnosed with spinal cord injury is increasing ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / TIGIT protein inhibition could help immune system target cancer cells

Researchers at the University of Sharjah are exploring a promising approach that could enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer, potentially paving the way for new treatments.

Dec 23, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled over past decade, finds study

New research from Oregon Health & Science University has found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy has risen two-fold over the past decade.

Dec 23, 2025 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Phys.org / Scientists and data explain why Kenya's lakes are rising as thousands face an uncertain future

When Dickson Ngome first leased his farm at Lake Naivasha in Kenya's Rift Valley in 2008, it was over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) from shore. The farm was on 1.5 acres (0.6 hectares) of fertile land where he grew vegetables ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Earth
Tech Xplore / How electric pulses enhance heat treatment for lightweight magnesium metals

Electropulsing treatment (EPT) is a state-of-the-art technology for rapidly heating metallic materials. The highly energy-efficient and eco-sufficient process utilizes a pulsed current or "electropulse," achieving unique ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Engineering
Phys.org / CO2 soon to be buried under North Sea oil platform

In the North Sea where Denmark once drilled for oil, imported European carbon dioxide will soon be buried under the seabed in a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project nearing completion.

Dec 22, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Q&A: How changing your diet could help save the world

For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year's resolutions.

Dec 23, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has just announced its annual Word of the Year, and for the first time, two words were selected: "authenticity" and "agentic AI."

Dec 23, 2025 in Other Sciences