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Phys.org / Wine's leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics

Every year, millions of gallons of wine are pressed, leaving behind a mountain of pulpy residue—grape skins, seeds, stems and peels—that wineries struggle to dispose of. Now, researchers say this overlooked byproduct could ...

May 12, 2026
Phys.org / A 'super El Niño?' Why it's too early to forecast one with certainty, but not too soon to prepare

Talk of a "super El Niño" developing in 2026 is gaining momentum, with concerns rising that this climate pattern could bring extreme rainfall, heat, drought and destructive flooding around the world.

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / The stability paradox: How do organisms change shape over the course of evolution?

Researchers at the Technion have discovered how changes in genetic regulatory sequences can lead to alterations in the form and structure of animals—even when genetic regulatory systems are stable and resistant to change. ...

May 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Honeybees teach drones how to navigate

It sounds like science fiction, but also strangely familiar: drones buzzing around, inspecting tomatoes in greenhouses, delivering your package or inspecting an industrial site. With all the talk about drone-swarms, development ...

May 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Kids remember veggie scents from womb, study finds

Experiencing bitter or non-bitter flavors before birth can shape taste likes or dislikes after being born, according to new research led by the Durham University Department of Psychology. Researchers found that young children ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / The hidden cost of a failed property auction

New research from UNSW Business School finds that selling a home at auction carries more financial risk than most sellers realize. The auction is one of the most visible rituals in Australian property. Bidders gather onsite, ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / How ion channels inside cells manipulate the cytoskeleton

Microglia, the immune cells that protect the brain, are thought to maintain a healthy brain environment by removing unwanted substances through dynamic remodeling of the actin cytoskeleton, the cell's internal framework. ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / Soil also suffers from heat waves: Organic waste boosts its tolerance to 50°C

The successive heat waves that sweep across southern Spain in summer have harmful effects on the entire community that lives there, from humans to the microbes that inhabit the soil. Both share an impressive resilience that ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / Old bottles and battery acid can drive production of valuable industrial chemicals

Battery acid from old cars, with a little help from a catalyst, can give plastic waste a new purpose, using it to drive the production of useful chemicals, powered by sunlight alone. A recent study by researchers at the University ...

May 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers identify molecule linked to treatment-resistant inflammatory bowel disease

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified an immune-regulating molecule that may help explain why some patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, do not respond to commonly ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / Precision DNA editing targets root cause of severe childhood epilepsy in preclinical study

Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially deadly form of childhood epilepsy. After the edit, the mice have far fewer seizures and live much longer. As published ...

May 13, 2026
Phys.org / Why heavier rain can mean less usable water as global warming intensifies

A Dartmouth study shows that annual rainfall in much of the world has consolidated over the past four decades into heavier storms with longer dry periods in between.

May 13, 2026