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Phys.org / Laser 'origami' could help astronauts build structures on the moon

University of Florida researchers are exploring how lasers could help astronauts build structures on the moon using materials already available there, including lunar soil transformed into glass. The work, led by Victoria ...

Jun 4, 2026
Tech Xplore / New app lets anyone operate a robot from their phone

Someone with no computing experience may soon be able to remotely control a robot from anywhere on the planet using a smartphone, thanks to new technology developed by Georgia Tech. The new technology is also set to revolutionize ...

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Autism risk framework tracks genes, maternal factors and environment across 18,000 families

A new statistical framework developed by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Kaiser Permanente Northern California offers improved understanding ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / New gold-palladium catalysis mechanism could advance bio-based chemical manufacturing

The building‐block chemicals behind everyday products—like shampoo bottles, food containers, and kitchen spatulas—are largely derived from oil. Researchers are now working to replace those fossil‐fuel‐based inputs with materials ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Buoys track ocean waves across 14,000 km, from storms in Antarctica to ripples in Alaska

For the first time, mighty ocean waves generated in the Southern Ocean have been accurately measured all the way to the tiny ripples they form on the shores of Alaska. Professor Ian Young, from the University of Melbourne's ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Study shows indoor air contains greater diversity of airborne fungi than previously thought

Researchers from Imperial College London have conducted the U.K.'s largest-ever longitudinal study of indoor fungal air pollution, revealing that homes are active fungal ecosystems rather than passive recipients of outdoor ...

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / PET imaging links brain metabolism patterns to effectiveness of Alzheimer's disease treatment

A specific pattern of brain metabolism visualized with PET imaging can predict which patients are most likely to benefit from Alzheimer's disease therapy. In a retrospective study of patients who received Alzheimer's treatments, ...

Jun 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Stroke patients split into three sedentary profiles during inpatient rehab, study finds

Researchers at Kanazawa University and the Japanese Stroke & Physical Activity Multiple Center Research Team have identified distinct sedentary behavior patterns among patients with stroke undergoing inpatient rehabilitation.

Jun 6, 2026
Phys.org / Most people cooperate—and underestimate others' willingness to cooperate, global study reveals

The study "Homo cooperans: Understanding the nature of human cooperation" arrives at a clear result: 69% of study participants chose to cooperate. At the same time, the study published in the journal Science shows that people ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Moms' learned fear of snakes gets inherited by offspring in a critically endangered mouse, biologists discover

Conservationists often raise the young of endangered species in captivity before releasing them into suitable habitats as adults. The benefits are obvious: survival to adulthood is typically high, as captive animals are safe ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Overarming America: Game theory explores how fear and social pressure drive gun purchases

A Dartmouth College study is the first to map the interplay of personal choice and social networks that has led to the United States being one of the world's most heavily armed countries, with 120 firearms for every 100 people. ...

Jun 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Prenatal Zika exposure may trigger vision, hearing and social changes despite seemingly healthy births

Infants exposed to the Zika virus during pregnancy may face hidden developmental challenges, even if they appear healthy at birth. A recent study at the University of Wisconsin-Madison highlights the need for better developmental ...

Jun 4, 2026