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Phys.org / World-first ice archive to guard secrets of melting glaciers

Scientists on Wednesday sealed ancient chunks of glacial ice in a first-of-its-kind sanctuary in Antarctica in the hope of preserving these fast-disappearing records of Earth's past climate for centuries to come.

Jan 14, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / HIF1 protein identified as key trigger in common tendon diseases

Complaints such as pain in the Achilles tendon, tennis elbow, swimmer's shoulder and jumper's knee are familiar to many young sportspeople, as well as to older individuals. These conditions are all caused by overloading of ...

Phys.org / DNA from wolf pup's last meal reveals new facts about woolly rhino's extinction

The woolly rhino, Coelodonta antiquitatis, would have been an impressive sight to the ancient people who painted images of them on cave walls and carved figurines of them out of bone, antler, ivory and wood.

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Ruff days or cat-astrophies? How to help pets handle stressful situations

Just like with people, when pets experience chronic stress it can raise cortisol levels, heart rate, and blood pressure; weaken the immune system; and even cause fluctuations in weight—all of which increase a pet's risk ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / How exercise helps aging muscles repair themselves

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have uncovered how exercise helps aging muscles regain their ability to repair themselves, shedding light on why physical activity remains one of the most effective ways to preserve strength ...

Jan 13, 2026 in Gerontology & Geriatrics
Medical Xpress / How stress hormone receptors alter the brain and behavior: Zebrafish study provides insights

Stress, the body's natural response to different types of challenges and daily problems, is an inherently harmless state experienced by most people worldwide. While short-term stress is a common experience and can even be ...

Jan 11, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Faking a ketogenic diet may still get results—in fruit flies

Mimicking a ketogenic diet lengthens lifespan but reduces fertility in fruit flies, researchers at the University of Connecticut and Mount Holyoke College report in Developmental Biology. The study hints that there could ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Medical research
Phys.org / Hydrogel cilia set new standard in microrobotics

Cilia are micrometer-sized biological structures that occur frequently in nature. Their characteristic high-frequency, three-dimensional beating motions (5–40 Hz) play indispensable roles inside the body.

Jan 14, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / 2025 was third hottest year on record: climate monitors

The planet logged its third hottest year on record in 2025, extending a run of unprecedented heat, with no relief expected in 2026, global climate monitors said Wednesday.

Jan 14, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Crop droughts set to worsen—even as rainfall increases

Europe and western North America will experience more frequent and severe crop droughts as Earth warms, even in places where yearly rainfall increases.

Jan 14, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Researchers reveal interplay between chronic pancreatic inflammation and early cancer development

Pancreatic cancer is a rare disease; however, its initially inconspicuous symptoms and aggressive nature make it one of the deadliest forms of cancer.

Jan 15, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Trump administration restores nearly $2 billion in mental health grants

Federal funding for mental health and addiction treatment programs will continue after the Trump administration abruptly reversed a plan to end nearly $2 billion in grants across the country.

Jan 16, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry