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Phys.org / Agricultural soils exposed to controversial weedkiller may be unexpected breeding ground for hospital 'superbugs'

Each year, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is responsible for an estimated 1.1 to 1.4 million deaths worldwide. Now, scientists have found evidence that the spread of AMR isn't always driven by bacteria evolving to resist ...

Mar 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Population-based lung cancer screening can reduce mortality in people who have never smoked, study shows

New evidence from a Chinese cohort presented at the European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC) 2026 shows that one-time low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening can significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in a non–risk ...

Mar 27, 2026
Phys.org / Silicon nanospheres boost WS₂ second-harmonic generation 40-fold while preserving polarization

A research team has demonstrated that silicon nanospheres can strongly enhance second-harmonic generation (SHG) from an atomically thin semiconductor while preserving the circular polarization information tied to its valley ...

Mar 25, 2026
Phys.org / Research challenges long-held ecological belief of how rare species survive

A biological process long thought to protect biodiversity and help species coexist may actually threaten diversity when species are separated by natural landscapes, infrastructure, or other barriers, according to new research ...

Mar 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Why solid-state batteries keep short-circuiting

Batteries that use solid metal as their charge-carrying electrolyte could potentially be a safer and far more energy-dense alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Unfortunately, these solid-state batteries have been plagued ...

Mar 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Smart yarn tracks muscle activity in the body

Created from noise-resistant, conductive threads, a high-tech new smart fabric could find uses in health monitoring, sports performance and rehabilitation. The work is published in the journal Science Advances.

Mar 26, 2026
Phys.org / Damselfish pick-up lines could have regional accents

Courtship calls among two species of fish commonly found on Australian coral reefs have been described, and researchers say their "accents" can vary significantly between regions. Scientists led by the Australian Institute ...

Mar 26, 2026
Phys.org / Seismic activity in California varies with the seasons

Earthquakes occur when the tectonic plates of the Earth's crust shift, jolting past each other in a release of built-up tension. However, other natural forces can also influence seismic activity: Hydrological dynamics, like ...

Mar 25, 2026
Phys.org / Hawaii tests asphalt made with recycled plastics and fishing nets for shedding

Hawaii has a plastic problem. The island state faces economic and logistical challenges in recycling plastic waste, including marine debris that lingers in its ocean waters. Researchers in Hawaii are pioneering a method to ...

Mar 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / New MRI system could aid early detection of heart failure

The heart's ability to use oxygen efficiently is a critical indicator of its health, but tests to measure this function have drawbacks that can limit their use. A new Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University study found that ...

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

An international research collaboration led by Queen Mary University of London and University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa has published the most comprehensive genomic investigation of kidney function ever ...

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Replacing TV time with reading or desk work may lower dementia risk

New research distinguishing between passive and mentally active sitting in association with dementia has found that adults who engaged in extended durations of mentally passive sedentary behaviors had a higher risk of dementia. ...

Mar 26, 2026