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Phys.org / Conifers are making a comeback in Quebec's forests, study shows

An analysis of Quebec's forest inventory data developed by Concordia researchers reveals that the conifer population is on the rebound after decades of decline.

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Magnetic field during catalyst synthesis triples ammonia yield

Applying an external magnetic field during the synthesis of CoFe2O4 electrocatalysts triples the ammonia yield during electrocatalytic conversion. The magnetic field alters the surface states of the spinel oxide thin films, ...

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Alcohol linked to higher risk across multiple cancers, even below one drink daily

A new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington provides the most comprehensive and conservative analysis to date of alcohol's complex relationship with health, showing ...

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Wearable device can continuously monitor blood pressure without the pesky cuffs

Blood pressure is a key metric of cardiovascular health, but standard methods for measuring it rely on occasional readings using inflatable cuffs, usually in a clinical setting. Today's blood pressure monitors are bulky, ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Quantum light gives a 20-fold boost to ultrafast laser processes

Nonlinear interactions between light and matter are at the heart of some of the most powerful tools in modern optics, but pushing these processes to their limits has long been hampered by a fundamental constraint: the stronger ...

May 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI helps accelerate breast cancer diagnosis for high-risk women

Women with abnormal mammograms often have to wait for weeks to find out whether they have breast cancer. Now, researchers at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley have found a way to help reduce the wait and the worry by using ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / RNA 'cut-and-patch' tool repairs faulty messages without altering DNA

A research team from the School of Biomedical Sciences at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has achieved a significant advance in biotechnology that could revolutionize treatment strategies ...

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Analysis suggests that 90–120 weekly minutes of strength training may be optimal for lowering death risk

Clocking up 90 to 120 weekly minutes of strength (resistance) training may be the sweet spot for lowering the risk of death, suggests a 30-year study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Tiny nest box change could help rare pygmy-possums after bushfires

A 1-millimeter difference in the size of a nest box entrance could help rare little pygmy-possums recover after bushfire, according to new research by Adelaide University, Kangaroo Island Research Station, and Kangaroo Island ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Serious infection risks linked to targeted cancer therapies

A major real-world study by University of California, Irvine pharmacy researchers has found serious blood-related side effects associated with antibody-drug conjugates, an increasingly important class of targeted cancer therapies. ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Combination of five mRNAs mitigates heart failure after myocardial infarction, research reveals

A heart attack is far from an isolated, acute event. The consequences of an attack can cause serious and lasting damage, including heart failure. However, researchers and clinicians have been unable to determine a standardized ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Forest resident birds avoid intensive clearcuts, acoustic monitoring shows

New research reveals that resident forest birds avoid intensive clearcut areas, highlighting the need for more sustainable forestry practices.

Jun 2, 2026