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Phys.org / Chandra uncovers 'hypersoft X-ray sources' that may solve two astrophysical puzzles

Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, scientists have discovered a new class of objects behaving unlike any they have seen before. Astronomers suggest these newly spotted objects in other galaxies may help solve not one, ...

Sep 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Nearly half of depression risk factors overlap with physical illnesses, especially gut disease

QIMR Berghofer researchers have identified a strong genetic link between gut-related health conditions and depression in a study offering new insights into why physical illnesses often accompany the mental health condition.

Sep 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / In a shift, OpenAI calls for US rules on powerful AI

OpenAI is calling for binding safety requirements on the most powerful artificial intelligence systems, a reversal for a company that has resisted calls for regulation.

Sep 11, 2026
Phys.org / Fossils from embryo to adult suggest how an enigmatic, bird-like troodontid dinosaur grew

Analysis of fossilized remains from dinosaurs known as troodontids reveals how one species' hip and leg bones may have developed over its lifespan, from embryo to adult—with potential implications for resolving longstanding ...

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / AI pinpoints when fish reach their thermal limit

Researchers have developed an AI-based system that automatically and objectively detects the moment when fish experience loss of equilibrium (LOE) due to temperature stress. The system combines DeepLabCut, a deep-learning ...

Sep 10, 2026
Phys.org / Extremely massive galaxy proto-supercluster smashes distance record

An international team of astronomers has discovered the most distant progenitor to a galaxy supercluster ever. The discovery supports existing theories of how galaxy clusters evolve and reveals how they are connected to the ...

Sep 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Promising broad-spectrum antiviral candidate against enteroviruses identified

Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have identified a promising antiviral compound that can inhibit a range of enteroviruses, including Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68), ...

Sep 11, 2026
Phys.org / Discontinuity and disorder: Explaining the luminosity bump in evolved stars

Toward the end of their lives, low-mass stars undergo an abrupt dip in brightness, also known as the luminosity bump. While the endpoint of this bump is well understood, its onset has remained elusive. Now, in a paper published ...

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S.

One-third of young scientists who had been planning careers in academic research changed their minds in the spring of 2025, according to a new survey. Fewer expected to remain in higher education or work in the U.S., or felt ...

Sep 7, 2026
Phys.org / Electrical fingerprint on tiny cell particles could offer new way to spot pancreatic cancer signals

An electrical fingerprint found on tiny particles in the blood may help detect signs of pancreatic cancer that are often overlooked, according to new research from Rice University. The researchers developed a device that ...

Sep 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rheumatoid arthritis: Timely diagnosis and early treatment initiation are key determinants of prognosis

Early, consistently managed treatment can have a decisive impact on the course of rheumatoid arthritis and prevent permanent joint damage. An international review led by Josef S. Smolen of the Medical University of Vienna ...

Sep 11, 2026
Phys.org / Fossil ribs reveal new secrets about ichthyosaur swimming technique

Ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans for 150 million years during the Mesozoic Era. Their fish-shaped bodies were built for high speeds. In that context, it is normally an advantage to be as light as possible.

Sep 9, 2026