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Phys.org / Eagles known as hunting specialists reveal an unexpected taste for goat

Eagles are symbols of hunting prowess. Known as top predators wherever they live, they are often assumed to kill as their primary mode of obtaining food. However, a new study published in the Journal of Raptor Research reports ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / A Google-like search engine for single-cell RNA data could answer previously impossible questions

Imagine doctors could understand exactly which cells caused a patient's cancer or whether pathogens contributed to the disease. They could then use the information to tailor a treatment plan to the patient's specific cancer. ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New combination therapy shows promise in metastatic pancreatic cancer

Results from an early-stage clinical trial, published in Nature Communications, showed encouraging outcomes among patients with newly diagnosed cancer whose tumors had spread to distant organs. Most strikingly, one patient ...

14 hours ago
Phys.org / Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded

As rescue teams searched for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation.

Aug 28, 2026
Phys.org / The discovery of the Great Barrier Reef's whale maternity ward

It started with a simple message: "This is the year to do something small for something huge." Now, 17 years later, the Whitsundays region has some of the best protection in the world for migrating humpback whales.

9 hours ago
Phys.org / Tracks and tooth marks reveal bone-crushing dogs at Nebraska supervolcano ashfall site

Thirty-five years on—well, 12 million, technically—Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park continues to offer important glimpses of prehistoric life in Nebraska.

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Nano-antennas make living cells light up brighter and faster

Researchers at Delft University of Technology have demonstrated for the first time that nano-antennas can enhance the fluorescence of proteins in living human and other mammalian cells. Scientists already use smart fluorescent ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Can total joint replacement particles reach the brain?

Total joint replacement is a proven treatment to relieve chronic knee pain, but concerns have been raised that particles from the device may migrate to the brain and cause memory problems. New research from Rush University ...

17 hours ago
Phys.org / Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years

Temperatures have warmed dramatically across the equatorial Pacific Ocean in 2026, signaling the onset of a strong and potentially historic El Niño. These events can affect weather around the world, and the intensity of recent ...

9 hours ago
Medical Xpress / The hidden role of a cell-cycle regulator in senescent cells that don't divide

In a tale of identities as divergent as "The Prince and the Pauper," a well-known cancer-causing gene also influences cells in a zombie-like state meant to prevent cancer.

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / New RNA vaccine strategy aims to build broader immunity against mutating viruses

New research by Malaghan's Connor Laboratory, published in PNAS, shows how directing the immune system toward conserved areas of the COVID virus and its many variants using RNA technology could be a significant step toward ...

16 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Txn1 mutant rats: A valuable translational model of chronic kidney disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major health burden affecting approximately one in 10 adults globally. Even with improved treatments, many patients continue to experience worsening kidney function, resulting in the need ...

8 hours ago