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Phys.org / Why the phrase 'Super El Niño' makes Australian climate scientists roll their eyes

Frightening headlines predicting a Super El Niño or even a Godzilla El Niño amp up anxiety levels for farmers and residents of bushfire-prone regions.

12 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Mothers left in the dark over tube feeding decisions for children with Down syndrome, research reveals

A new study led by the University of Hertfordshire has highlighted the emotional toll faced by mothers of young children with Down syndrome who require tube feeding. The research, led by Dr. Laura K Hielscher, who completed ...

9 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Molecular maps reveal how allergic reactions work and a new way to block them

Allergy affects more than one billion people worldwide—and the number is rising. For many, it means mild symptoms such as itching and a runny nose. For others, it can develop into life-threatening reactions. Now, two new ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / The human body isn't a masterpiece of design. It's a patchwork of evolutionary compromise

The human body is often described as a marvel of "perfect design": elegant, efficient and finely tuned for its purpose. Yet, when we look closer, a rather different picture emerges.

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Irish bog plant revives ancient remedy as a new weapon vs superbugs

Long before we had modern antibiotics to rely on, people often turned to traditional medicines from plants to treat infections.

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Expanding the fight against heart disease: Q&A with specialist who welcomes shift to more aggressive recommendations

U.S. medical organizations are looking to reduce deaths caused by heart disease, the nation's No. 1 killer, with new guidelines that reframe prevention as a lifelong battle that begins with testing in childhood.

13 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Reshore semiconductor manufacturing to UK and US to meet sustainability goals, study says

Making semiconductors in the UK and the US would be the most sustainable way to manufacture the materials that power every electronic device on the planet, according to new research from the University of Sheffield.

15 hours ago
Phys.org / Artemis II lunar mission draws flood of conspiracy theories

From false claims that a historic lunar fly-by was staged in a movie studio to unfounded narratives that footage of the crew was AI-generated, the Artemis II mission has been clouded by a blizzard of misinformation.

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Antidepressant unable to prevent chemotherapy-associated nerve damage

A randomized trial conducted by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that duloxetine, a medication commonly used to treat chronic pain and psychiatric conditions, does not prevent nerve damage caused by ...

15 hours ago
Phys.org / Top takeaways from the Artemis II mission

NASA's Artemis II mission sent four astronauts—three Americans and one Canadian—on the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Researchers enhance original forestry decision-making software

Mississippi State researchers have developed an updated version of a widely used forestry decision-making tool, improving accessibility and usability while maintaining its analytical strength.

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Injectable peptides are the new anti‑aging trend. But what evidence do we have they're safe for humans?

Injectable peptides are the new anti-aging trend sweeping the beauty industry. These compounds are promoted on social media as tools for skin repair, collagen production and "cellular rejuvenation." They are widely available ...

18 hours ago