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Medical Xpress / FDA approves Tzield for children with new stage 3 type 1 diabetes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted accelerated approval to Sanofi's Tzield (teplizumab-mzwv) to delay the decline in endogenous insulin production in children aged 8 to 17 years recently diagnosed with stage ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Coastal and estuarine carbon removal technique may backfire when pushed too far

Scientists investigating a proposed way to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using seawater have found that adding too much alkalinity to neutralize acids can trigger chemical reactions that undermine the process.

Jun 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / FDA lets 20 ZYN nicotine pouches claim lower risk than cigarettes; critics warn of danger

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products as a lower-risk option than cigarettes, a decision that drew immediate criticism from anti-cancer advocates worried about ...

Jul 2, 2026
Tech Xplore / Physical pressure could make EV batteries last twice as long and reduce environmental impact

The key to making longer-lasting electric vehicle batteries may not be specialized materials or new chemistry, but simple physical pressure, according to new research.

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Crystal-design principle reveals how competing molecular forces control structure, color and phase transitions

Organic molecular crystals can respond to external stimuli such as heat, light, and mechanical force, making them attractive candidates for next-generation functional materials. However, predicting how multiple intermolecular ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / Metallic effect pigments significantly reduce flow-line visibility on glossy plastic surfaces

Metallic effects on plastic surfaces have become standard in many industries, from automotive interiors and exteriors to toys and household appliances. However, injection-molded parts with metallic effects suffer from a well-known ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Newly discovered corn trait may help improve crop drought tolerance

Researchers report some corn plants are genetically predisposed to develop longer, less constricted water-conducting tissues and deeper roots, which helps them deal with drought. That's the conclusion of a team led by Penn ...

Jun 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / New millisecond pulsar discovered with the Murchison Widefield Array

Using the Murchison Widefield Array (MWA), astronomers have discovered a new millisecond pulsar as part of the ongoing Southern-sky MWA Rapid Two-metre (SMART) survey. The discovery is reported in a research paper published ...

Jun 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Innovative soft robotic heart offers new way to study disease and test life-saving devices

Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed a fully synthetic soft robotic heart that reproduces the complex movements and internal structures of the human heart, opening the door to better treatments, safer medical devices ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / Gallium uses visible light to activate aryl iodides in rare bond-breaking reaction

Cross-coupling reactions have revolutionized the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals and polymers from simpler, commercially available products. An important first step in these reactions is oxidative addition, which is ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Hot spell roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

Millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Jul 2, 2026