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Phys.org / 'Plasticorals,' coral rubble fused with plastic, represent a new form of plastic pollution

During routine beach litter surveys on the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan, researchers came across small, brightly colored specks in the pale coral rubble. Back at the lab, spectroscopic and microscopic analyses revealed ...

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Coffee on the nanoscale: Graphene oxide membrane removes half the caffeine while retaining key compounds

The humble coffee filter has the relatively simple job of letting the coffee through and leaving the grounds behind. But researchers from the ARC Center of Excellence for Carbon Science and Innovation (COE-CSI) are exploring ...

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / To read 2,000-year-old burned scrolls, scientists burn their own

Douglas Seiler painstakingly sourced papyrus and reed pens from Egypt and traditional lampblack ink from Japan, then paid some high school students to inscribe the papyrus with lines from Star Wars and the Bible and a quote ...

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Biophysical model suggests how cells optimize information gathering without using too much energy

In both biological and engineered systems, cells and sensors must make sense of noisy, changing signals to function. However, collecting and using this information consumes valuable energy. A new study, published in Physical ...

Sep 15, 2026
Phys.org / In 2025, the ozone hole shrank to one of its smallest sizes in decades

The Antarctic ozone hole in 2025 was one of the smallest in decades—a testament to the continuing success of international action to protect Earth's ozone layer, which shields us from the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays, according ...

Sep 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why does your brain mix up memories? New study examines how memories are misplaced in your brain's filing cabinets

Old age and forgetfulness seem to go hand in hand. But my colleagues and I found that memories actually become less precise, not entirely forgotten. Our study, published in the journal Cerebral Cortex, shows how the brain ...

Sep 20, 2026
Phys.org / A famous galaxy's black hole has been hiding its most violent behavior

Astronomers have found that a nearby galaxy's black hole is blasting out a far more powerful and hidden gas outflow than previously realized. Studying NGC 1068, a well-known galaxy with an actively feeding black hole at its ...

Sep 15, 2026
Phys.org / Bolivia's tilcayo tiger cat becomes first new wildcat species in 100 years

Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher told AFP on Thursday.

Sep 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Personalized programs to prevent falls may make no difference

Personalized programs designed to reduce falls in older people may make no difference to how often people fall, according to the most comprehensive research review to date.

Sep 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / One-third of older adults with cognitive disorders are taking prescription drugs that could harm them

Adults 65 and older with cognitive disorders such as dementia are more likely to suffer negative effects from drugs that treat central nervous system conditions, including anxiety, sleep problems and psychosis. This means ...

Sep 20, 2026
Phys.org / Amino acids and a bone mineral may help control magnesium implant breakdown, three student papers suggest

Seeing a bachelor's thesis published in a scientific journal is relatively uncommon. For three theses linked to the same research group to result in scientific publications within just three months is downright rare. Yet ...

Sep 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Creatine may preserve muscle during weight loss while boosting strength

Creatine has become one of the most talked-about supplements for building muscle, boosting performance and supporting healthy aging. New research from Texas A&M University suggests its potential benefits may be especially ...

Sep 19, 2026