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Medical Xpress / New immunotherapy strategy targets aggressive brain tumors and their immune cell accomplices

Researchers at McMaster University have developed a new cancer immunotherapy strategy that can simultaneously attack deadly brain tumors and the immune cells that help them grow.

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / Tiny ancient fish fossil with preserved brain offers clues to early fish evolution

Over 300 million years ago, a minnow-sized fish died and fell to the bottom of a prehistoric swamp near the village of Trawden, Lancashire, in northwest England. The remains of this tiny fish—known as Trawdenia planti—became ...

Jun 30, 2026
Tech Xplore / Moisture-driven tech can power green batteries—and destroy spy gear

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment—even in climates as dry as the desert. The ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / We can't air-condition our way out of a hotter future, says expert

As temperatures rise around the world, air conditioning is saving lives. But a growing reliance on it is also placing unprecedented pressure on electricity grids, increasing greenhouse gas emissions and making cities even ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / How winter conditions shape future jellyfish blooms

Marine scientists at the University of Chester have discovered that environmental conditions experienced by jellyfish before winter can have lasting effects on the size and intensity of jellyfish blooms many months later. ...

Jul 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / New biological clues behind coffee's benefit to liver health

In one of the most comprehensive studies of coffee and liver health to date, Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators linked higher coffee consumption with a lower risk of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver-related ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Super-deep diamond discovery may rewrite Earth's role in preserving the building blocks of life

Two diamonds formed 700 kilometers below the Earth's surface reveal a life-giving synchronicity between shifting continents and the cycling of phosphorus, a vital building block of DNA and cell membranes.

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Tooth fossil analysis suggests 'brawn before bite' in early Asian mammals

An analysis of fossil teeth from mammals that lived in China following the most recent major mass extinction suggests size came before both shape and function as diets diversified.

Jul 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cognitive flexibility problems may arise months before memory impairment in Alzheimer's

When most people think about Alzheimer's disease, memory loss is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Forgetting a loved one's name, missing appointments or repeatedly misplacing everyday items are often considered ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / One amino acid may signal the 'point of no return' in dying leaves

Before a leaf dies, plants recover nutrients that the rest of the plant can reuse for growth and survival. Researchers at Umeå Plant Science Center have now identified a metabolic "point of no return" linked to the amino ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / First ever dinosaur found in Antarctica described for science

The first dinosaur fossil found on the Antarctic continent has been described scientifically. The fossil, a vertebra, was found on a British Antarctic Survey (BAS) expedition in 1985 but has only recently been recognized ...

Jun 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / A portable ultrasound system could make reliable breast imaging more accessible

For people at high risk of developing breast cancer, yearly mammograms may not be enough to detect tumors early. To make earlier diagnosis easier, an MIT team has developed portable detectors based on ultrasound, which could ...

Jul 1, 2026