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Phys.org / Modeling nuclear fusion at lightning speed

As we scour and scorch the Earth for deeper wells of energy, investors and government agencies are pouring billions into nuclear fusion research. The hope is that fusion may ultimately provide a virtually limitless source ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Bow-and-arrow-shaped radio galaxy discovered by citizen scientist

Astronomers have discovered a "remarkable" bow-and-arrow-shaped radio galaxy with an enormous arc-like structure extending nearly 1.8 million light-years across. The newly identified system, detailed in a new paper published ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / California has lost more than half of its coastal sand dunes, first-ever assessment reveals

A study conducted by UC Santa Barbara researchers and collaborators has found that California has lost more than half of its coastal dune systems. The researchers' assessment—the first of its kind for the California coast—estimates ...

Jun 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers warn against the increasing use of 'just in case' antibiotics

Antibiotic prophylaxis, the administration of antibiotics to prevent bacterial infections in individuals at risk, is a powerful medical tool. However, a new commentary warns that the growing tendency to prescribe antibiotics ...

Jun 24, 2026
Phys.org / What made prehistoric communities resilient? Ancient social networks may hold the answer

A new study led by Dr. Ariel Malinsky-Buller of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem challenges long-held assumptions about how prehistoric hunter-gatherers survived in the Southern Caucasus between 57,000 and 27,000 years ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / This tiny Australian spider uses a high‑powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants

There's more than one way a spider can spin its web. Some construct large vertical orb webs, while others build horizontal sheet webs or tangled cobwebs that ensnare crawling insects.

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Brown seaweed flour enhances nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies

Flour made from the brown seaweed Sargassum filipendula can increase the nutritional value and digestibility of gluten-free cookies. This conclusion is based on a study published in the journal Food Research International.

Jun 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Sound waves could power a new kind of chip inspired by the human brain

Neuromorphic computing is a computing approach that mimics how the human brain works. Our gray matter is a marvel of nature, capable of handling huge volumes of data with incredible energy efficiency. While modern AI hardware ...

Jun 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Erucamide molecule strengthens the eye's response to damage in retinal disease

Many conditions that cause vision loss share a common feature: the gradual breakdown of the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye. Although scientists know some of the structural changes that ensue as this ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Local species trends may flag global extinction risk, global study finds

New research from the University of St. Andrews has shown that higher extinction risk is associated with a higher frequency of decreasing local prevalence of species, in an analysis of one of the most comprehensive long-term ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Elephants move closer to humans when droughts are sustained

If drought in an area persists longer, elephants move closer to areas near human settlements. This is the finding of research by biologist Irene Bouwman of Radboud University. During short-term droughts, the animals remain ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Nanotube-based thermoelectrics open a new pathway to waste-heat energy conversion

Whenever someone asks ChatGPT a question, heat is generated somewhere in the server room—a data center. When an electric vehicle battery generates heat during operation, the heat must be managed continuously. Manufacturing ...

Jun 22, 2026