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Phys.org / Tropical flowers are blooming weeks later than they used to through climate change

Climate change has caused some tropical plants to flower earlier or later than they used to; in some cases by a matter of weeks or even months, according to a study of 8,000 flowers across more than two centuries, published ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / This mysterious protein punctures our cells—now researchers know how

The human body is a dynamic place. Blood pumps, spinal fluid flows, oxygen comes in and carbon dioxide goes out. Deeper still, charged molecules pass through cell walls, quietly keeping the body's systems in balance. A new ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / One of the biggest stars in the universe might be getting ready to explode

One of the largest known stars in the universe underwent a dramatic transformation in 2014, new research shows, and may be preparing to explode. A study led by Gonzalo Muñoz-Sanchez at the National Observatory of Athens, ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Single daily pill shows promise as replacement for complex, multi-tablet HIV treatment regimens

A new, daily oral tablet that combines two current HIV treatment medications, bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC/LEN), could effectively replace more complicated HIV treatment regimens used by people living with HIV who are ...

Feb 25, 2026 in HIV & AIDS
Medical Xpress / Neurosurgeons are really good at removing brain tumors—they're about to get even better

When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Climate change could fragment habitat for monarch butterflies, disrupting mass migration

Suitable habitat for migrating monarch butterflies will shift southwards because of climate change, according to a study published in PLOS Climate by Francisco Botello and Carolina Ureta at the National Autonomous University ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Industrial TOPCon solar cells hit 26.66% efficiency record

Crystalline silicon solar cells currently dominate the global photovoltaic industry, with tunnel oxide passivating contact (TOPCon) technology—a type of architecture within this product segment—rapidly gaining market ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Cell signaling step sharpens understanding of how the body responds to exercise's energy demands

Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virginia Tech scientists has identified more precisely than ever how this ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Endocrinology & Metabolism
Medical Xpress / Keto diet may restore exercise benefits in people with high blood sugar

To be healthy, conventional wisdom tells us to exercise and limit fatty foods. Exercise helps us lose weight and build muscle. It makes our hearts stronger and boosts how we take in and use oxygen for energy—one of the ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Combination of wildfires and seismic lines may limit spread of non-native plants in Canada's boreal forest

A pair of disturbances common in Western Canada's boreal forests, when combined, may have an unexpected benefit of limiting the spread of non-native plant species, a University of Alberta study shows. The research gauged ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Civilians face increasing harm from deadly explosive weapons, 17-country study finds

A University of Queensland study has found that almost 90% of people killed and injured by landmines and similar weapons are civilians. Dr. Stacey Pizzino from UQ's School of Public Health, together with her research team, ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Health
Medical Xpress / Skeletal muscle retains a 'molecular memory' of repeated disuse, study finds

Muscle loss (atrophy) due to inactivity is common after illness, injury, hospitalization or falls, and becomes increasingly frequent with aging. New research published in Advanced Science shows that skeletal muscle retains ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Endocrinology & Metabolism