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Phys.org / Hydra rebuilds the body by restoring its internal cellular map

Before a hydra can regrow a head or foot, its cells appear to rebuild the internal map that tells them where they are and what they should become next, FMI researchers report. The work suggests that cells need to interpret ...

Jul 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Deep-sea sponge geometry strengthens metamaterials and suppresses flow-driven vibrations

Along the vast ocean floor lives a species of glass sponge known as Venus' flower basket. Though delicate-looking, its exterior belies an exceptionally strong, lightweight skeleton that has intrigued scientists for the past ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Record fires killed nearly 1 in 5 mature giant sequoias, but controlled burns can boost survival

A new study found that giant sequoias were nearly four times as likely to survive extreme wildfires in forests managed with prescribed burns, which decrease tree mortality. The work is published in the journal Nature Communications.

Jul 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Hidden prompts can plant false memories in AI agents, researchers warn

Large language models (LLMs), the computational algorithms underpinning ChatGPT, Gemini and other artificial intelligence (AI)-powered conversational platforms, are now widely used worldwide. These models can rapidly answer ...

Jul 19, 2026
Tech Xplore / Tracking a flight path to a green aviation future

Aviation is one of the fastest-growing sources of greenhouse gas emissions, generating around 14% of transport emissions—second only to road transport. It is also one of the world's hardest-to-decarbonize industries. Unlike ...

Jul 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / New study sheds light on how Epstein-Barr virus may contribute to multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that attacks the central nervous system. For years, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been strongly linked to MS, as nearly every person diagnosed with the condition shows ...

Jul 18, 2026
Phys.org / Vapor-controlled supramolecules can switch color, glow and phase

Controlling interactions between molecules and their functions from the molecular level to the macroscopic scale is challenging in supramolecular and materials chemistry. To this end, a research team led by associate professor ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / New 'demon' cavefish lineage discovered in Alabama cave

For decades, scientists have crawled through Bobcat Cave on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, searching its dark pools and underground passages for rare life. The cave is home to the endangered Alabama cave shrimp, making it ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / It's not just business: Why emotions are central to workplace management

"It's not personal, it's strictly business." This line, which echoes throughout Francis Ford Coppola's 1972 gangster film "The Godfather," epitomizes the classic view of management: Doing business is, above all, about making ...

Jul 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Open-source XR turns webtoons into 3D comics readers can explore in physical rooms

Webtoons are coming to life in the physical world, ushering in a new era in which comics are not merely viewed but experienced. A KAIST research team has developed the world's first next-generation extended reality (XR) comics ...

Jul 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tick-borne meat allergy: Many carry alpha-gal antibodies without symptoms

Many more Americans than previously estimated carry antibodies related to a meat allergy caused by tick bites, a new study says. Nearly 1 in 4 adults in states with the highest rates of alpha-gal syndrome carry antibodies ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Danish fish fossil cliffs set to gain UNESCO status

Two Danish coastal cliffs where paleontologists have uncovered 55-million-year-old fossils of prehistoric wildlife are likely to gain World Heritage status as UNESCO's committee meets in South Korea.

Jul 22, 2026