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Phys.org / Pike eat more as water warms, threatening native species

Rising temperatures in a Southcentral Alaska river have led to a hungrier population of invasive northern pike, a trend that could imperil native salmon and other fish species. A University of Alaska Fairbanks-led research ...

Mar 22, 2026
Phys.org / Electric current stabilizes spins at unstable points for new types of computing

A research team has discovered a new way to control tiny magnetic properties inside materials using electric current, which could possibly pave the way for new types of computing technologies. The work is based on spintronics, ...

Mar 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / A new glioblastoma target: Blocking CD47 protein's tumor-driving role may slow growth

Australian researchers have uncovered a critical mechanism driving the growth and spread of glioblastoma—one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of brain cancer—potentially paving the way for more effective treatments. ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / JWST probes emerging young star clusters in nearby spiral galaxy NGC 628

Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), an international team of astronomers has observed a nearby spiral galaxy known as NGC 628. Results of the observational campaign, published March 10 on the arXiv pre-print server, ...

Mar 21, 2026
Phys.org / A sudden surge in luminosity: Stacked dyes hint at brighter organic semiconductors

In nature, a certain size is often a prerequisite for biomolecules to perform their specific functions. For example, for proteins or DNA to fulfill their vital tasks, they must be folded in a precise manner—and this requires ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / Astrophysicists resolve 'negative superhump' conundrum of deep-space binary star systems

New UNLV-led research is helping to unravel clues to a cosmic mystery that has eluded scientists for decades. Cataclysmic variables (CVs) are binary star systems in which primary stars—incredibly dense and compact white ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / Indigenous wisdom can guide Indonesia's efforts to build a sustainable ocean economy

Solutions for a sustainable future can sometimes be found in centuries-old traditions. Indonesia's Blue Economy Roadmap is about driving economic growth through the sustainable use of ocean resources, while protecting marine ...

Mar 22, 2026
Phys.org / Study reshapes understanding of interaction between organelles in animal cells

Findings from a new University of Cincinnati study have reshaped the fundamental understanding of how a certain cell organelle prepares its environment for cellular digestion. The study, led by UC's Jiajie Diao, Ph.D. and ...

Mar 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / Existing medication can restore HIV-affected immune cells

HIV exhausts the body's immune system by overactivating it, despite effective antiviral treatment. Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden have conducted cell studies showing that an existing medication restores ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / Shorebird science and conservation collective shows big data can protect birds

New research from the Shorebird Science and Conservation Collective at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute (NZCBI), published in the journal Conservation Biology, provides a model for big data ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / Drought spurs rise in antibiotic-resistant soil microbes

A new Caltech study indicates that drought increases the abundances of antibiotic-resistant microorganisms in soils, which directly correlates with an increase in antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals. In other words, ...

Mar 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI on deck: Assessing impact of MLB's new ball-strike system

For 150 years, Major League Baseball (MLB) players and fans have accepted that an umpire missing a few balls and strikes is just part of the game. But this spring, MLB is rolling out an artificial intelligence-augmented camera ...

Mar 23, 2026