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Medical Xpress / Simple test could help track metabolic health in cancer and chronic disease

Researchers writing in Frontiers in Science propose using simple tests to track metabolic health in noncommunicable diseases, which cause three in four deaths worldwide.

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Why natural forests survive heat waves better than planted forests

When a record-breaking drought and heat wave swept across China's Yangtze River Basin in 2022, forests across the region faced an extreme test. The event provided a rare opportunity for researchers to test how different forests ...

Jul 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Peer-reviewed study confirms CVI range is a valid, reliable tool for assessing cortical visual impairment in children

Cerebral (or cortical) visual impairment (CVI) is a brain-based visual disorder that is the leading cause of pediatric visual impairment in developed countries. Unfortunately, because of low awareness, CVI is often misdiagnosed ...

Jul 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Pro soccer players show signs of shrinking brains

World Cup fever has America in its grip as the international soccer tournament grinds steadily toward the final. But a new study highlights a darker side to the sport: the toll soccer can take on the brains of professional ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Gap in AI regulation awareness among developers raises potential concerns for health care rollout

A new study by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found that many developers building medical AI tools lack familiarity with regulatory frameworks.

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Only 13% of biodiversity promises from 180 influential companies pass accountability test

New research by the University of Oxford and the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University has revealed that most biodiversity commitments made by large, influential companies are not precise enough to enable society ...

Jul 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Tiny chip that controls mid-infrared light could improve detection of gases and heat

Infrared cameras can be used to spot useful information that our eyes can't see, such as gases escaping from a pipeline, chemicals in the atmosphere or heat leaking from a building. But sensing infrared light in sophisticated ...

Jul 13, 2026
Phys.org / Trees for hotter cities: New approach can bolster community input in meeting targets

Efforts to plant more trees in cities could be boosted thanks to a new tool for planners and community groups, published by an international group of researchers. Residents, policymakers and tree officers in Cardiff, Milton ...

Jul 12, 2026
Tech Xplore / Turning fly ash waste into greener tire rubber

Tires are essential to modern transport, but their production and use raise environmental concerns. One important issue is zinc oxide, a common activator used in rubber vulcanization. Zinc oxide helps rubber form the crosslinked ...

Jul 13, 2026
Phys.org / Atomic‐scale tracing of lithium trapped in copper current collectors

Any loss of lithium reduces the capacity and service life of lithium batteries. Recent research suggested that lithium is lost to the current collector during charging. Researchers at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, working ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers develop a safer, more reliable material for growing small-scale models of the human gut

Scientists can use patient-derived tissue samples to grow miniature versions of human organs, allowing them to test new medications and disease treatments for personalized care.

Jul 13, 2026
Phys.org / New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from a single bone

A new study published in Scientific Reports describes the identification of a new species of long-necked dinosaur found in the Phu Kradung Formation in Thailand. The team calls the dinosaur Uragasaurus kalasinensis and says ...

Jul 10, 2026