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Phys.org / 'Peculiar' crocodile ancestor started life on four legs before learning to walk on two

A "peculiar" ancient relative of the crocodile which experts believe began life on four legs before, in adulthood, it learned how to walk on just two has been revealed in a new study. Named Sonselasuchus cedrus, this archaic ...

Mar 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Multi-cytokine scaffold helps CAR-T cells fight cancer and HIV for longer

A research team led by Albert Einstein College of Medicine scientists has developed a new strategy to engineer immune cells that dramatically prolongs their effectiveness after being infused into patients to fight cancer ...

Mar 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Enhancing gut-brain communication reverses cognitive decline and improves memory formation in aging mice

Although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway, known as the vagus nerve, that sends signals in the opposite ...

Mar 11, 2026
Phys.org / A pathway to achieve high well-being and a safe climate without relying on GDP growth

Governments' attempts to achieve climate goals are falling short, in large part because wealthy economies are continuing to pursue economic growth. As these economies ramp up production and consumption, they make climate ...

Mar 13, 2026
Phys.org / Comprehensive digital materials ecosystem can perform 'sanity check' to guide design

There is a near-infinite number of material candidates out there—and simply not enough time to hunker down in the lab and test them all. Thankfully, researchers have a variety of tools (such as AI) at their disposal to ...

Mar 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI agents can autonomously coordinate propaganda campaigns without human direction

Imagine it is two weeks before a major election in a closely contested state. A controversial ballot measure is on the line. Suddenly, a wave of posts floods X, Reddit, and Facebook, all pushing the same narrative, all amplifying ...

Mar 12, 2026
Phys.org / Centuries of net-negative emissions are required to secure a safe climate future, two studies suggest

Two new studies conclude that stabilizing long-term climate risks will require sustained net-negative carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions for centuries. Approaching the problem from distinct perspectives—legal and technological ...

Mar 11, 2026
Phys.org / Microbial clues uncover how wild songbirds respond to stress

Every animal carries a microscopic community of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes that play a critical role in health. These gut microbes help regulate the immune system, support digestion, and even influence how animals ...

Mar 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Shortest paths research narrows a 25-year gap in graph algorithms

Most of you have used a navigation app like Google Maps for your travels at some point. These apps rely on algorithms that compute shortest paths through vast networks. Now imagine scaling that task to calculate distances ...

Mar 12, 2026
Phys.org / How an alga makes the most of dim light by rearranging ordinary chlorophyll

To survive in areas where it is difficult to photosynthesize, some organisms adopt unique strategies. Osaka Metropolitan University researchers have found that a freshwater alga captures far-red light as an additional energy ...

Mar 13, 2026
Phys.org / Regenerative grazing study reveals trade-offs for sheep farmers

A new Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) study has found that while regenerative agriculture practices can improve soil health and reduce emissions on sheep farms, farmers often face trade-offs between environmental ...

Mar 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Is 'period syncing' real? Two reproductive health experts explain the myth

Have you ever heard two or more women say they're on the same cycle?

Mar 15, 2026