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Phys.org / Pacific islands alarmed by Trump-backed push for deep-sea mining

A Pacific island leader says there were "no consultations" before the U.S. announced swaths of nearby ocean could be auctioned for deep-sea mining exploration, telling AFP the industry faced strong opposition among his people.

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Two women with the same pregnancy complication may face very different risks of premature cardiovascular death

Previous research has shown that women who experience complications during pregnancy face roughly twice the risk of dying prematurely from cardiovascular disease.

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / The human side of robotic surgery: Tracking surgeons' stress in the operating room

Robot-assisted surgery (RAS) is one of the most advanced tools in modern medicine. These systems give surgeons extreme precision, allowing procedures to be performed through small incisions that minimize both pain and recovery ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted

A SpaceX rocket that launched a pair of lunar landers slammed into the moon as predicted on Wednesday after drifting off course for the past year, scientists reported.

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / How multinucleated cells help the brain reorganize after localized astrocyte loss

The human brain contains various types of cells that collectively support its functions. In addition to neurons, nerve cells that communicate via electrical and chemical signals, it also relies on star-shaped cells known ...

Aug 3, 2026
Phys.org / Improving oats for growers and consumers

Heart-healthy oats are finding their way into a wider variety of products and recipes as consumer demand grows. Although oats are grown on far fewer acres than other U.S. crops, farmers are able to keep up with demand through ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Female sex hormone found to block THIK-1 channel

THIK-1, a two-pore domain K+ (K2P) channel, plays important roles in microglia and macrophages. Although previous reports have indicated that steroids, including cholesterol, estradiol and progesterone, modulate several K+ ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Fewer heart attacks, more cancer cases, and better survival chances: The effectiveness of disease prevention

Medical progress is currently one of the strongest forces shaping populations and their health. For instance, an acute heart attack has evolved from being nearly always fatal in the past to having a much higher survival rate ...

Aug 6, 2026
Tech Xplore / Heat treatment improves strength-ductility balance of 3D-printed aluminum bronze for electronic components

Researchers from Skoltech—a VEB.RF group institution—and their colleagues from State Marine Technical University and others have found a way to improve the balance between the mechanical strength and ductility of 3D-printed ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Dry needling is different from acupuncture. So what's involved? And is it effective?

Physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths commonly use dry needling to treat neck, shoulder, back and other types of muscle pain.

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI uncovers overlooked lung airways to improve bronchoscopy maps

Lung cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers globally and is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Early detection can improve survival. However, collecting tissue samples from small tumors located ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cannabis-derived THC shows promise for treating PTSD-related nightmares

Drastic or even life-threatening events can have lingering effects, like an echo. This is referred to as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The brain is unable to process these overwhelming experiences and stores the ...

Aug 5, 2026