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Phys.org / Frozen rat chromosome springs back to life inside a mouse embryo

Scientists in Japan have developed a rat-mouse hybrid embryo from a single frozen rat chromosome transplanted into a mouse egg cell. The achievement is proof that genetic material can sometimes remain functional after cryopreservation ...

Jun 8, 2026
Tech Xplore / Mathematical proof reveals why fixed AI guardrails can never block every jailbreak

Can we make artificial intelligence impervious to adversaries who want to twist the technology to nefarious ends? Though AI is among the newest of technologies, the answer to that question is nearly a century old.

Jun 10, 2026
Tech Xplore / Fuel costs alone won't spark Australia's EV transition

As Australian motorists continue to grapple with rising fuel prices and electric vehicle (EV) sales steadily increase across the country, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that petrol costs alone are ...

Jun 11, 2026
Phys.org / Seeds under pressure: New study reveals how climate change threatens Victoria's alpine plant populations

A new study led by researchers from Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria and Deakin University has uncovered that alpine species may be more vulnerable to climate change because their seeds rely on specific temperature cues and ...

Jun 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Inexpensive drug should be used in most major surgeries to prevent blood transfusion, clinical trial finds

A landmark clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that tranexamic acid reduced transfusions across major surgeries without increasing the risk of dangerous blood clots. The trial was coordinated ...

Jun 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Ultrasound turns anticancer molecule into deep-lung bacteria killer

An anticancer medication called TLD1433, a ruthenium(II) complex that has entered Phase II trials for conditions such as non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer, is now being repurposed to address one of the biggest public health ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / Dead organisms have a lasting ecological legacy, new research shows

Trees, grasses, corals, and oysters are foundational to the structure of an ecosystem while they are alive. But new research led by the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) at the University ...

Jun 10, 2026
Phys.org / Wary investors hit by a natural disaster seek premium on equity investment

Investor caution soon after experiencing a natural disaster increases the cost of capital for businesses hoping to grow, new academic research suggests.

Jun 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / When cannabis feels within reach, teens are far likelier to start using it

Led by Marie-Pierre Sylvestre, a professor at the School of Public Health at the Université de Montréal, the researchers drew on Quebec data from COMPASS, a pan-Canadian longitudinal study of the health behaviors of secondary ...

Jun 11, 2026
Phys.org / Acoustic environment may explain why some bird songs outlast others

From melodic morning choruses to territorial songs that echo through forests and grasslands, birds rely on vocalizations to communicate, attract mates and defend valuable habitat. For songbirds, these vocal displays are not ...

Jun 10, 2026
Phys.org / AI set to reshape Indigenous Ranger education

James Cook University senior leadership are ready to revolutionize the delivery of degree programs in remote communities, using AI to accelerate the integration of western and traditional knowledge systems. In their article ...

Jun 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / GLP-1s may alleviate depression through the microbiome, mouse study suggests

Some people taking GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and obesity experience mental health benefits—particularly a decrease in symptoms of depression. In a mouse model study published in Cell Host & Microbe, researchers report that ...

Jun 10, 2026