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Phys.org / Cities are getting hotter—and bigger. New research reveals the scale of the challenge

We tend to think of climate change impacts as dramatic and destructive. Storms and floods that bring down landslides and swamp streets, or raging wildfires that tear through forests and farmland.

16 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Table tennis robot defeats some of world's best players. Why this has major implications for robotics

A table tennis robot has outperformed elite players in recent evaluations. The robot, called Ace, marks a significant step toward artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can operate in fast, uncertain, real-world environments.

14 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Liquid biopsy predicts response to breast cancer immunotherapy

Immunotherapy has become a standard of care in treating high-risk, early-stage breast cancers, yet it has had limited success in shrinking tumors. New biomarkers that can improve outcomes for patients are urgently needed. ...

16 hours ago
Phys.org / Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather

Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest, chimpanzees stop to build a nest—most often in a tree—to sleep in. Using a selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe spaces ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Portable detector spots GPS spoofing in real time, even on move

In a world where cell phones and cars guide us everywhere, we've come to trust global positioning as much as we trust our own senses. What happens when that trust is broken?

16 hours ago
Phys.org / 'GangTok': Insights into the presence of gang culture on TikTok

In a new study, a University of Cincinnati sociologist and his research team are shedding light on how TikTok content produced by gang members could be used to better inform law enforcement and policymakers for more appropriate ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Screens can be part of a child's healthy bedtime routine, study shows

Most parents are aware of the current advice to switch off all screens at least an hour before bed. However, a recent study reveals this may not be necessary for every child. The study, from Deakin's Institute for Physical ...

15 hours ago
Medical Xpress / For older adults with mild cognitive impairment, exercise can be crucial to sleep quality

Staying active is known to improve sleep, but the research findings are mixed regarding the best workout. Some studies say light walking or stretching is best, others prefer moderate-intensity workouts like jogging—and some ...

17 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Rural youth show higher firearm exposure, suicide risk and mental health harms

Rural youth experience higher rates of firearm exposure, handgun-carrying and associated mental health risks, according to Rutgers researchers. Their study, published in Trauma, Violence, and Abuse, has examined recent literature ...

18 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Stopping and restarting certain GLP-1s to lose weight may make the drug less effective

Inconsistent use of some GLP-1 weight-loss medications, like Ozempic and Wegovy, may significantly lessen their effectiveness, according to a new preclinical study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Tokamak regime sustains stable fusion plasma for one minute while easing heat loads

For the first time, a research team has demonstrated, in a metal-wall environment, a plasma regime that simultaneously achieves partial divertor detachment, an edge-localized-mode (ELM)-free high-confinement mode (H-mode), ...

Apr 29, 2026