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Medical Xpress / Good sleep starts in the gut
You might think good sleep happens in your brain, but restorative sleep actually begins much lower in the body: in the gut.
Phys.org / A blueprint for visiting an interstellar comet
Sometime in 2029, the European Space Agency is scheduled to launch its Comet Interceptor Mission. The Interceptor will wait for a long-period comet to arrive in the inner solar system then set off on a trajectory to rendezvous ...
Phys.org / Study reveals opportunity to improve blue carbon measurements in coastal wetlands
Coastal wetlands, like salt marshes, keep pace with sea-level rise by accumulating sediment and burying organic carbon in their soils, an important natural process that also helps sequester carbon. Accurately measuring this ...
Phys.org / Distance from natural habitat doesn't reduce pollination in tropical smallholder farms
Being close to a natural habitat such as a forest doesn't necessarily make farmland more attractive to pollinators, a new study shows.
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 receptor agonist use linked to chronic cough among adults with type 2 diabetes
For patients with type 2 diabetes, there is an association between glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) use and chronic cough, according to a study published online Nov. 26 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck ...
Phys.org / Animals maintain stability by monitoring their body position and correcting errors with every step
With every step we take, our brains are already thinking about the next one. If a bump in the terrain or a minor misstep has thrown us off balance, our stride may need to be altered to prevent a fall. Our two-legged posture ...
Phys.org / Jealousy fueled by social media can erode young couples' satisfaction with their relationships over time
Social media are a breeding ground for jealousy. It could be a new follower liking your partner's profile pic, an ambiguous comment under a post, a story shared with an overly friendly stranger, or a single emoji taken out ...
Medical Xpress / Update made to cervical cancer screening guideline
The American Cancer Society (ACS) released updated guidelines today for cervical cancer screening, reflecting advances in disease detection and accessibility in the United States. The updated guideline for women at average ...
Phys.org / Measuring Colorado's mountains one hike at a time
In the middle of a chilly October night in 2025, my two friends and I suited up at the Cottonwood Creek trailhead and started a trek into the Sangre de Cristo mountains of Colorado. It was a little below freezing as we got ...
Phys.org / More detail on what clothes feel like could make life easier for shoppers, and save retailers money
Clothing is one of the top categories in online sales worldwide, with expected revenues of more than US$920 billion (£702 billion) this year. And for clothing businesses, like many others, online retail opens the door to ...
Phys.org / Why art is a prime target for organized crime
In 2024, the global art market hit an estimated $57.5 billion (€49.5 billion) in sales, according to the Art Basel and UBS Art Market Report 2025, underscoring art's significance as an asset class. Art is traditionally ...
Phys.org / Limiting jury trials will harm minority ethnic victims and defendants, research shows
The right to trial by jury dates back to at least the 12th century. The government's proposals to limit it in England and Wales, many argue, run counter to the UK's core democratic principles. And as others have pointed out, ...
