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Phys.org / 'Quiet' pulsar suddenly reveals three glitches in 15 years of observations

Using more than 15 years of observations from the Parkes radio telescope, astronomers detected three rotational glitches in the pulsar PSR J1637−4642—a young neutron star that had shown no signs of glitches since its discovery. ...

Sep 6, 2026
Phys.org / Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds ...

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / These bacteria can change their diet to survive inside the body

The human body fights staph infections by starving it of essential nutrients. Staph, it turns out, is remarkably good at changing what's on the menu. Staphylococcus aureus—the infamous agent behind MRSA and most staph infections—needs ...

Sep 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / A stolen-phone safeguard could disrupt home alarms and block new flagship phones

When a phone is lost or stolen, reporting it to a cellular carrier is supposed to prevent unauthorized use. Michigan State University researchers have found that weaknesses in the reporting system itself could potentially ...

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / Supercomputer simulations reveal how the molecular motor kinesin steers itself along tracks

Kinesin is a molecular motor responsible for hauling essential cargoes within cells by walking step by step along filamentous tracks known as microtubules. To move efficiently and avoid falling off, the motor's two feet must ...

Sep 10, 2026
Phys.org / AI reveals new class of cellular 'off switch' linked to cancer pathways

Cornell researchers have used artificial intelligence to uncover a previously unknown way cells control how proteins move inside them, a process essential for growth, communication and movement that is often disrupted in ...

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / Terbium's elusive plus-4 form emerges under ordinary lab conditions, opening possibilities for rare-earth metals

Chemists in a new study led by the University of Iowa report they have isolated and described in detail an atypical state of the rare-earth metal terbium, an advance that could expand its use in quantum technologies, including ...

Sep 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo

Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.

Sep 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / A 60-year-old computing strategy gets an update for AI-era data centers

When a website loads quickly or an operating system runs smoothly, you can thank caching—a widely used computing process for fast data access that works by storing frequently used pieces of data in a computer's memory.

Sep 9, 2026
Phys.org / Prehistoric builders hauled 25-tonne stones at least 18 km to build iconic Devil's Arrows

New research has revealed that ancient builders deliberately transported enormous 25-tonne stones across at least 18 kilometers (11 miles) to build Britain's tallest surviving prehistoric stone row—the iconic Devil's Arrows.

Sep 8, 2026
Phys.org / Asian elephants can resist impulsive behavior, researchers find

Researchers at the CUNY Graduate Center and Hunter College have found that Asian elephants can suppress impulsive behaviors and adjust their actions when circumstances change—a cognitive ability that may help explain the ...

Sep 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tiny astrocyte sensors in the brain's fear center point to a potential target for anxiety and depression

A new study led by UCLA Health researchers has identified a specific type of brain cell and a tiny structure on its surface that changes when the body is under stress, which may help explain why stress can lead to anxiety ...

Sep 9, 2026