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Phys.org / Overlooked threat: Dams trigger temperature-driven disease in iconic salmonid fish

A new study published in Communications Biology reveals a critical, yet previously overlooked, environmental consequence of man-made dams constructed across rivers and streams. By investigating a key indicator species of ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / NASA telescopes spot surprisingly mature cluster in the early universe

Astronomers at The University of Manchester have played a leading role in the discovery of a new cosmic object that is much larger than anything astronomers have seen before in the distant universe. This new discovery captures ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Big data make hidden genetic drivers of type 2 diabetes visible

Numerous genetic studies have identified many risk variants for type 2 diabetes (T2D)—but which genes and proteins are actually involved in the disease mechanisms? An international team led by Helmholtz Munich has now used ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Rethinking ultrasound gel: A natural solid pad for clearer, more comfortable imaging

Ultrasonography is a noninvasive imaging technique used for real-time imaging. This versatile technique is used as a reliable diagnostic tool in various modalities. The conventional liquid gel used in ultrasonography is a ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Radiology & Imaging
Phys.org / Novel nanomaterial uses oxidative stress to kill cancer cells

Scientists at Oregon State University have developed a new nanomaterial that triggers a pair of chemical reactions inside cancer cells, killing the cells via oxidative stress while leaving healthy tissues alone. The study ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Telesurgery matches local robotic urological surgery in first randomized trial

Telesurgery (operating on a patient remotely using a surgical robot via a secure telecommunication link) appears to be as reliable as standard robotic surgery (when the surgeon and patient are in the same room) for two common ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Surgery
Medical Xpress / Sex differences in brain growth emerge in the womb, study finds

Cambridge researchers have revealed a detailed picture of how the human brain grows from mid-pregnancy through the first weeks after birth and identified that sex differences in brain growth are apparent from mid-pregnancy ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / CERN chief upbeat on funding for new particle collider

Mark Thomson, the new head of Europe's physics laboratory CERN, voiced confidence Tuesday about raising the billions of dollars needed to build by far the world's biggest particle accelerator.

Jan 28, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / AI can generate a feeling of intimacy that exceeds human connections

People can develop emotional closeness to artificial intelligence (AI)—under certain conditions, even more so than to other people. This is shown by a new study conducted by a research team led by Prof. Dr. Markus Heinrichs ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Consumer & Gadgets
Phys.org / Ochre used in ancient graves in Finland reflects identity of deceased

Roughly 5,500–6,000 years ago, the area including present-day Finland was inhabited by hunter-fisher-gatherers living in small village-like clusters. Traveling via waterways, these people established permanent fishing systems, ...

Jan 27, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / AI tool helps predict which patients need continued care after leaving the hospital

An artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study suggests ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Medical economics
Phys.org / Probing the jet base of M87's supermassive black hole

Some galaxies eject powerful streams of charged particles—jets—from their centers into space. The prominent jet of Messier 87 (M87) in the constellation Virgo is visible over distances of 3,000 light-years and can be ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Astronomy & Space