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Medical Xpress / Winter is coming: How vaccines help protect against respiratory illness

August is National Immunization Awareness Month—the perfect time to prepare for the viruses and bacteria that spread each fall and winter.

Aug 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Unexpected findings add new insight on cannabis and heart health

Habitual cannabis users experienced about 9% fewer premature heartbeats on days they inhaled cannabis compared with days they abstained, a counterintuitive finding that adds to the complex and evolving understanding of how ...

Aug 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / New miniature microscope allows scientists to watch and control brain cells during natural movement

Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz and the University of Colorado Boulder have developed a miniature microscope that allows scientists to observe and activate individual brain cells during natural movement, ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Triple-dose regimen may permanently clear HIV in infected newborns

Every year, more than 120,000 newborns worldwide contract HIV, creating a global health burden that requires lifelong treatment for millions of people—assuming they have access and can afford it. New research led by Oregon ...

Aug 10, 2026
Tech Xplore / An energy storage device designed to be recycled

Smartwatches, phones and even some drones rely on lightweight, rechargeable energy storage systems. Once those devices wear out, many end up as electronic waste. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Energy Letters have developed ...

Aug 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sleep disturbances linked to genetic Alzheimer's risk

A person's sleep patterns could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease, a new study says. A greater number of micro-awakenings during sleep is linked to a greater genetic risk for Alzheimer's, researchers report in the journal ...

Aug 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Too hot to think? Why extreme heat can affect how well our brain works

Ever feel that the arrival of summer sun makes you feel a bit dopey? You wouldn't be the only one. Soaring temperatures are known for their ability to slow our thought processes, making even everyday tasks seem like a baffling ...

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Unlocking the past: New method helps gain insights into old tissues

A book sits atop a table. Although it's closed, its title, "Encyclopedia of Human Tissue," promises untold secrets. Perhaps with this book, you can learn about different cell types and what they look like under normal conditions ...

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Distant time crystals oscillate in unison, paving the way for spin networks

In January 2024, physicists at TU Dortmund University demonstrated a continuous time crystal in a semiconductor whose oscillations remained stable for hours. In a new study published in Nature Communications, Professor Alex ...

Aug 10, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient Colombians built huge water system without centralized rule, archaeologists say

Communities living in Colombia thousands of years ago achieved an engineering wonder of the world based on cooperation among family groups without top-down government, a new study shows. Archaeologists argue that policymakers ...

Aug 11, 2026
Phys.org / Pacific farmers are reviving traditional knowledge to tackle a changing climate

For thousands of years, farmers in the Pacific have lived in harmony with their environment. But rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall and tired soils are testing even the most experienced hands.

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Claim that science is becoming less disruptive challenged after years-long publication delay

A widely cited Nature cover article from 2023 claimed that scientific innovation has significantly declined in recent decades. This finding was based on a citation analysis of large sets of metadata concerning scientific ...

Aug 12, 2026