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Tech Xplore / Motion tracking system shows robots the path most traveled by, keeping them on task

There's a delicate art to teaching robots, even when you're preparing them for predictable environments like factories, where they'll repeat the same tasks a little differently depending on the obstacles they face. Whether ...

May 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Blocking two cancer pathways may curb medulloblastoma relapse, preclinical study suggests

For most children diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor, survival rates are encouraging. But for a subset, remission is not the end of the story. Roughly 30% of patients will see ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / California's salmon fishery reopens after a population crash and three‑year closure, but that doesn't mean all is well

Along the California coast, from Bodega Bay to Morro Bay, commercial fishing boats have started pulling in salmon for the first time in three years, and local salmon are once again appearing on restaurant menus and in seafood ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Understanding how heart attacks can dramatically reshape how the brain functions

A myocardial infarction (MI), or heart attack, doesn't just damage the cardiovascular system—it can dramatically reshape how the brain functions. A single cardiac event can trigger various neurological effects, from depression ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Molecule-in-a-crystal system could boost quantum computing via chemically engineered qubits

Within a crystal's atomic structure, tiny atomic-scale flaws will naturally occur where electrons can become trapped. These defects have emerged as one of the leading platforms for quantum information processing. Through ...

May 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Autism social differences emerge early but can change considerably by adulthood, research suggests

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in behavior, social interactions, communication, and sensory perceptions. Some autistic individuals find communicating and connecting ...

May 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / How moves to call abortion drugs 'controlled substances' can make childbirth more dangerous

The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025—despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care, overturning the constitutional right to abortion.

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / How dual-comb spectroscopy works and why it could reshape precision sensing

Spectroscopy has many applications, ranging from fundamental tests of quantum electrodynamics and investigations of molecular structure to environmental sensing, biomedical diagnostics and industrial monitoring. A highly ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers pinpoint protective role of a key protein in pancreatitis

A new study from researchers at the University of Chicago provides important insight into how the pancreas protects itself during inflammation, pointing to promising new directions for treating pancreatitis.

May 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Early, multidisciplinary care of persistent concussion symptoms accelerates children's recovery

Children recover significantly faster from concussion after receiving early, multidisciplinary care designed to treat persistent symptoms, according to a new study. The model will provide a blueprint for future child-specific ...

May 26, 2026
Dialog / New maternal RSV vaccine lowers infant hospitalization rates, but accessibility may be limited, study finds

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that can cause severe breathing complications in babies, especially those younger than 6 months old. While many adults recover quickly from RSV with mild symptoms ...

May 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI may speed up cultural adaptation of psychological treatment for migrants

In a new study from Karolinska Institutet, researchers investigated whether AI-generated versions of two common CBT techniques would be perceived as equally culturally relevant and acceptable as versions adapted by a human ...

May 26, 2026