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Phys.org / Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show

Dallas is discharging less greenhouse gas than it did a decade ago, according to a newly released environmental report from the city.

Jan 16, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Tuning spin waves—using commercially available devices at room temperature

Physicist Davide Bossini from the University of Konstanz has recently demonstrated how to change the frequency of the collective magnetic oscillations of a material by up to 40%—using commercially available devices at room ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / From freezer to fork: New thawing method could deliver 'dock-fresh' fish anywhere

A small revolution is happening in the fishing industry. Freshly frozen fish can now be thawed in a new way, and that means you will have access to super-fresh food from the sea—even if you live thousands of miles away.

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Researchers expand human genome map to 2.37 million regulatory DNA elements

A research team led by Zhiping Weng, Ph.D., and Jill Moore, Ph.D."18, at UMass Chan Medical School, has nearly tripled the known number of potential regulatory elements in the genome to 2.37 million, creating the most comprehensive ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / How 'smart' nanoparticles can deliver targeted gene therapy in osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a highly prevalent joint disease that leads to cartilage breakdown, pain and disability, yet there are still no FDA-approved treatments that can slow or reverse its progression. RNA-based therapies hold ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Reprogrammed skin cells shed light on HIV-related cognitive impairment

Using participant skin cells reprogrammed into neurons, Weill Cornell Medicine researchers have identified genetic signatures associated with HIV infection that may contribute to the cognitive impairment that often occurs ...

Jan 15, 2026 in HIV & AIDS
Phys.org / 'Absolutely huge' black coral among largest ever seen

Marine researchers have been wowed by the size of a centuries-old black coral found in Fiordland.

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Homo habilis: The oldest and most complete skeleton discovered to date

An international research team has unveiled a significant discovery in human paleontology: an exceptionally well-preserved Homo habilis skeleton dating back more than 2 million years.

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Why don't antibiotic-making bacteria self-destruct?

Early in 2025, scientists discovered a promising new antibiotic in a soil sample from a lab technician's backyard. The molecule, called lariocidin, is produced by the microbe Paenibacillus and shows broad activity against ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Research reveals clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for so many

A study from the University of Sydney's Brain and Mind Center reveals new clues as to why standard antidepressants fail for many Australians, opening the door for more effective, personalized treatments.

Jan 16, 2026 in Medications
Phys.org / Quantum simulator reveals how vibrations steer energy flow in molecules

Researchers led by Rice University's Guido Pagano used a specialized quantum device to simulate a vibrating molecule and track how energy moves within it. The work, published Dec. 5 in Nature Communications, could improve ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Can biology reveal parental manipulation?

Parental alienation is when one parent manipulates the child into distancing themselves from the other parent. But does this leave detectable biological evidence?

Jan 14, 2026 in Genetics