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Phys.org / Human childbirth is not uniquely difficult among mammals

Human childbirth is commonly viewed as uniquely difficult and dangerous. The reason: The combination of bipedalism and large brains creates a tight fit between the baby and the birth canal. Research at the University of Vienna ...

May 12, 2026
Phys.org / More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs—according ...

May 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cannabis and tobacco co-use increases psychosis chances in high-risk cohorts, study shows

A new multisite study published in Nature Mental Health found that using cannabis and tobacco together increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders like schizophrenia among those considered high risk.

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / A hidden lubricant in creeping faults? Uncovering the mysteries of aseismic slip

Geological faults hold many secrets that may help us answer important questions about the nature of our planet and what really happens deep underground. One of the biggest mysteries lies within the Atotsugawa Fault System ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / Climate emulator recreates 2.6 million years of ice-age cycles on a laptop

Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed a new method which could help scientists perform large-scale climate simulations at a fraction of the cost and time needed compared to traditional climate models. The ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / New alien-life test could help Mars and Europa missions read organic molecules

For decades, the search for life beyond Earth has revolved around a key question: What molecules should scientists be looking for on other planets or moons? A new study, published in Nature Astronomy, suggests that the more ...

May 11, 2026
Phys.org / Cut marks on 1.6 million-year-old bones reveal early humans moved prized meat

There is an old adage that goes, "you are what you eat," meaning that the food you consume helps build your body and fuel your mind. The same is true now as it ever was. When it comes to early humans, studying what they ate ...

May 10, 2026
Phys.org / Resilient quantum sensor monitors Earth's magnetic field from space for 10 months

From navigation to solar weather forecasting, many different areas of research require space-based sensors to measure Earth's magnetic field as accurately as possible at any given moment. So far, however, existing sensors ...

May 11, 2026
Phys.org / A marine-inspired sunscreen ingredient made by E. coli

How do fish survive relentless sunlight in the open waters without getting burned? They make their own natural sunscreen—and now, humans could be one step closer to using it too.

May 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Direct CO₂-to-gasoline process reaches 50 kilograms per day in pilot plant

A Korean research team has successfully developed a technology that converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into liquid hydrocarbons such as gasoline and naphtha, achieving pilot-scale production of 50 kg per day.

May 12, 2026
Phys.org / SNOR protein provides 'all-clear' signal for dormant cells to resume normal operations

It's a tough world for microbes. When resources grow limited and environments worsen, microbes have figured out ways to hunker down and go dormant until conditions improve.

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / One in four 2026 World Cup games could face dangerous heat across North America: researchers

One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.

May 14, 2026