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Phys.org / 20 billion galaxies: New survey of the sky will reveal the universe in unprecedented detail

When you look up at the night sky, it appears unchanging. But if you look deep enough you will find that the sky is in fact constantly shifting. Satellites, asteroids and interstellar objects pass by. Stars not only shine ...

Feb 26, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian moths

University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers identified 10 new species and seven new groups (genera) of Hawaiian leaf-roller moths. While new species are frequently discovered, the description of a new genus of insects is ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Faster cancer screening? New AI system offers a better way to detect abnormal cells

One way cancer specialists detect the disease is by examining cells and bodily fluids under a microscope, a time-consuming and labor-intensive process called cytology. It involves visually inspecting tens of thousands to ...

Feb 23, 2026 in Biomedical technology
Tech Xplore / AI analysis finds sunnier sites and compact layouts cut solar's land footprint

As solar energy is rapidly becoming the world's largest renewable power source, new research from McGill University offers a clearer picture of how much land that growth could require and how smarter choices could mitigate ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Tech Xplore / AI model edits can leak sensitive data via update 'fingerprints'

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are now widely used by millions of people worldwide, as tools to source information or tackle specific tasks more rapidly and efficiently. Today, some of the most used are large language ...

Feb 21, 2026 in Security
Medical Xpress / New targeted base-editing tool corrects genetic brain disorder in mice

Researchers have found that a new base-editing gene therapy can help treat a rare neurodevelopmental disorder called Snijders Blok–Campeau syndrome caused by mutations in the CHD3 gene. A specialized gene-editing tool, ...

Feb 23, 2026 in Genetics
Phys.org / Global greening: Study shows Earth's green wave is shifting northeast

A team of scientists led by the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research (UFZ), and Leipzig University has developed a new method to track Earth's greenness—a ...

Feb 23, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Which cell measurements matter most? AI tool helps researchers see the bigger picture

Studying gene expression in a cancer patient's cells can help clinical biologists understand the cancer's origin and predict the success of different treatments. But cells are complex and contain many layers, so how the biologist ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Soft-robotic glove uses 37 actuators to cut hand swelling by up to 25%

A new glove with more than three dozen actuators across all five fingers and the palm, developed by Cornell researchers, aims to reduce swelling for people suffering from edema. The glove, known as EdemaFlex, was proven safe ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Robotics
Medical Xpress / Vitamin B3 therapy offers hope for fatal childhood disease

Scientists at Gladstone Institutes have flipped the traditional approach to finding potential treatments for deadly diseases. Instead of starting with a disease and hunting for a cure, they began with vitamins and systematically ...

Phys.org / AI gets water right: How a hydration shield helps proteins keep their shape

A study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society reports that artificial intelligence can enhance protein stability in an unexpected way—by engineering the water around a protein, not just the protein itself. ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Long-term brain effects of COVID-19 vs. flu: Study reveals key differences

Even a mild case of COVID-19 or the flu can impact the body long after the fever and cough fade, according to new Tulane University research that may help explain why some people struggle to feel fully recovered weeks or ...

Feb 25, 2026 in Neuroscience