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Phys.org / Body size, lifespan and mobility can help predict which species are most threatened as planet changes

How can we predict species' responses to always-arising changes in our world? A long-term ecological study from Yokohama National University researchers suggests the answer may lie in a few small simple biological traits. ...

Apr 6, 2026
Phys.org / Improving air temperature forecasts one to five weeks in advance without new model simulations

Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo and George Mason University's College of Science have developed a new method that improves air temperature forecasts one to five weeks in advance—without ...

Apr 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Diabetes drug metformin may echo the benefits of exercise in prostate cancer care

A new study has found that metformin, a widely prescribed diabetes drug, may mimic one of exercise's core biological effects in men with prostate cancer, raising levels of a molecule tied to energy balance and weight control ...

Apr 6, 2026
Phys.org / Online PFAS information from public sources can fall short and leave public without enough guidance, study reveals

Exposure to "forever chemicals," per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), has been linked to serious health issues, like immune system damage, cancers, pregnancy complications and liver damage. A new study, published in ...

Apr 7, 2026
Phys.org / 'Switch' behind flash drought in Puerto Rico uncovered

In Puerto Rico, drought doesn't always arrive slowly. Sometimes, it appears in days. That speed can leave producers scrambling, reservoirs dropping, and communities facing water restrictions before they can react. In a place ...

Apr 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / This new method may make French fries lower in fat

Love French fries but not the extra fat? Scientists say they may have found a way to make them healthier without losing their crunch.

Apr 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / New method makes neural networks three times faster in wave propagation problems

Researchers at Skoltech have proposed a new approach to training neural networks for wave propagation in absorbing media. The method significantly improves the accuracy and stability of solutions and accelerates model training ...

Apr 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / How does mitochondrial DNA influence human health?

Some of your most important life partners are the mitochondria that power all your cells. You and these little cellular powerhouses are in a 1.5-billion-year-old evolutionary relationship—but mitochondria brought some baggage. ...

Apr 6, 2026
Phys.org / Unexplained sky flashes from the 1950s: Independent analysis supports their existence

Historical observations from an observatory in Germany have now independently verified evidence for brief, mysterious flashes of light in the night sky, first picked up by an American astronomical survey in the 1950s. Through ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / New leading cause of tree death in US northeast shifts from logging to natural causes

Why do trees fall in the forest? The Answer is Changing. New research suggests that in just 15 years, the causes of most tree loss have flipped from human hands to a handful of natural causes.

Apr 7, 2026
Phys.org / Why AI shouldn't be used even to decide 'simple' court cases

In just a few years, generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has brought about significant changes in many industries, from health care to education, entertainment to finance, and even law.

Apr 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / A woman's 'push‑up hack' is trending on social media. An anatomist explains why it works

Push-ups can be a challenge for the best of us. But many women struggle to do them, even after months of training in the gym.

Apr 7, 2026