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Phys.org / A twitch in time? Quantum collapse models hint at tiny time fluctuations

Quantum mechanics is rich with paradoxes and contradictions. It describes a microscopic world in which particles exist in a superposition of states—being in multiple places and configurations all at once, defined mathematically ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Iron supplements restore muscle strength in mouse model of muscular dystrophy

Researchers at Kumamoto University have demonstrated that iron supplementation can significantly alleviate muscle pathology and functional decline in a mouse model of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD), a rare ...

Medical Xpress / Treating psoriasis without side effects: Light-activated molecules demonstrate potential

Researchers from the Institute for Advanced Chemistry of Catalonia (IQAC) of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) have developed a series of light-activatable drug candidates that could serve as a potential treatment ...

Medical Xpress / What do caregivers feel when witnessing terminal lucidity in children?

There are records of several unusual experiences reported by people in a terminal state, occurring in the final days, hours, or minutes of life. One such experience, known as terminal lucidity (TL), is characterized by an ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Tech Xplore / Soft robotic hand 'sees' around corners to achieve human-like touch

To reliably complete household chores, assemble products and tackle other manual tasks, robots should be able to adapt their manipulation strategies based on the objects they are working with, similarly to how humans leverage ...

Jan 17, 2026 in Robotics
Medical Xpress / Brain navigation study reveals function of an unconventional electrical-signaling mode in neurons

Navigating the world is no mean feat, especially when the world pushes back. For instance, airflow hitting a fly on its right side can, after a turn, become a headwind. To stay on course, the fly's brain must interpret sensations ...

Jan 21, 2026 in Neuroscience
Tech Xplore / 'Dissolution barocaloric' cooling opens new path to zero-carbon refrigeration

A research team led by Prof. Li Bing from the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, together with collaborators, has overcome a longstanding bottleneck in refrigeration technology. Their findings, ...

Jan 21, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Donated blood has a shelf life, and a new test tracks how it ages

A new, fast and easy test could revolutionize blood transfusions, giving blood centers and hospitals a reliable way to monitor the quality of red blood cells after they sit for weeks in storage.

Jan 21, 2026 in Biomedical technology
Phys.org / Positive interactions dominate among marine microbes, six-year study reveals

A six-year analysis of marine microbes in coastal California waters has overturned long-held assumptions about how the ocean's smallest organisms interact.

Jan 21, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Velocity gradients prove key to explaining large-scale magnetic field structure

All celestial bodies—planets, suns, even entire galaxies—produce magnetic fields, affecting such cosmic processes as the solar wind, high-energy particle transport, and galaxy formation. Small-scale magnetic fields are ...

Jan 21, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Trees, not grass and other greenery, associated with lower heart disease risk in cities

A multi-institutional study led by the University of California, Davis, finds that living in urban areas with a higher percentage of visible trees is associated with a 4% decrease in cardiovascular disease. By comparison, ...

Jan 21, 2026 in Health
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria may be linked to memory decline in mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease

A comprehensive new review is shedding light on the growing evidence that gut microbiome imbalances—known as dysbiosis—may play a key role in the development and progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's ...