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Medical Xpress / Cannabis and tobacco use linked to smaller brain volume

Cannabis and tobacco—whether used on their own or together—can affect the brain's structure. A recent study involving systematic review and meta-analysis of more than 103 studies found that both substances are linked to reduced ...

Mar 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / What exercises will keep my aging joints healthy?

Growing older has plenty of upsides—but achy joints is not one of them.

Apr 5, 2026
Phys.org / Silicon quantum computer performs logical operations for the first time

Silicon is ubiquitous in modern electronics, and now it is becoming increasingly useful in quantum computing. In particular, silicon's compatibility with existing chip technology and its long coherence times in silicon-based ...

Mar 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / How T cells amplify signals: New study reveals key molecular switch

Signaling is fundamental to how cells sense and respond to their environment—but in immune cells, those signals must be precisely amplified to mount an effective defense against invasive threats. New research by immunologists ...

Apr 1, 2026
Phys.org / Small quantum system outperforms large classical networks in real-world forecasting

Can a handful of atoms outperform a much larger digital neural network on a real-world task? The answer may be yes. In a study published in Physical Review Letters, a team led by Prof. Peng Xinhua and Assoc. Prof. Li Zhaokai ...

Apr 3, 2026
Phys.org / Study points to opportunity for governments to work with public on use of AI

A major new study suggests people's direct experience with artificial intelligence has little impact on their views about its role in government decision-making—while factual information about the technology can significantly ...

Apr 5, 2026
Phys.org / Bacterial enzyme uses a donut-shaped ring to shred tough collagen, study reveals

Collagen is an important protein that helps build the tissues of humans and animals. It is very strong because it is made of three protein strands twisted tightly together like a rope. Because of this sturdy structure, ordinary ...

Apr 3, 2026
Phys.org / Assembling more than 1,000 human genomes affordably: New method could power genetic screening's future

A research team led by Zhen-Xing Endowed Professor Jian Yang at the School of Life Sciences, Westlake University, has developed a pangenome-informed genome assembly (PIGA) method. By combining a cost-effective hybrid sequencing ...

Apr 3, 2026
Phys.org / Artemis astronauts to study the moon's surface using mainly their eyes

More than 50 years after humans first flew around the moon, Artemis astronauts will repeat the feat on Monday and use the most basic instrument to study it: their eyes.

Apr 5, 2026
Phys.org / AI writes a research paper that passes peer review

To date, the main role of AI in scientific research has been to assist with narrow tasks such as discovering chemical structures, analyzing data or predicting protein shapes. But now, the technology has broken new ground ...

Mar 30, 2026
Phys.org / Gaia analysis finds Messier 35 is larger and older than earlier estimates

Astronomers from Egypt and Turkey have conducted a comprehensive analysis of kinematic, structural, and astrophysical parameters of a nearby open cluster known as NGC 2168. Results of the new study, published March 23 on ...

Mar 31, 2026
Phys.org / New catalyst enables targeted antibiotic redesign to beat resistant bacteria

Antibiotics, our infantry against bacteria, are losing their ability to fight against bacterial infections due to the rise of superbugs—microbes that have developed resistance to medications that are designed to kill them. ...

Mar 31, 2026