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Phys.org / Plasma treatment keeps cut flowers fresher for two weeks without chemicals

From long‑distance transport to chemical preservatives, most cut flowers come with a hidden environmental cost—something a new Griffith University experiment aims to rethink.

May 16, 2026
Phys.org / A newly rediscovered moth species in Florida may already be at risk

To the untrained eye, the Florida scrub ecosystem isn't much to look at. Scattered in patches around coastal and inland Florida, the scrub landscape is dominated by shrubs and short oaks, all growing out of sandy soil.

May 18, 2026
Science X / With fewer than 50 adults remaining, Rice's whales carry a secret record that could rewrite what survival looks like

Baleen plates serve as whale diaries, preserving years of hormonal data. A new study in the journal PLOS One shows that, with so few Rice's whales left, the hormones locked in those plates offer clues about the species' stress ...

May 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Hippocampal ripples and replay reveal how brain recombines past knowledge for flexible planning

When facing new situations or problems, humans typically rely on knowledge they acquired in the past. Specifically, neuroscience studies suggest that the brain reorganizes past experiences and previously acquired knowledge, ...

May 15, 2026
Science X / Your brain has a shortcut for hard problems, and it starts by ignoring most of them

What's the best way to learn a puzzle or solve a problem? Consider a task where you must predict the weather from mysterious symbols. Should you try to interpret all the clues at once, or master them one by one? A new study ...

May 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study highlights opportunities to improve birth control education

A University of Mississippi study reveals that young women aged 16 to 24 across the nation do not necessarily have the needed knowledge when it comes to birth control.

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Avoidable inequalities remain in cardiovascular disease burden and care

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains one of Europe's biggest health challenges, according to new data from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Atlas of Cardiology, published in the European Heart Journal.

May 18, 2026
Tech Xplore / Ground oyster shells unlock ultra-light magnesium foam for vehicles and protective gear

For the first time, researchers at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon have produced a magnesium foam made entirely from natural marine raw materials. No toxic additives are required for its production. Ground oyster shell powder from ...

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / From PCOS to PMOS: What the name change to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome means for women's health

"Hopeful," "excited" and "helpful" for the future of women's health—these are just some of the words expressed by the team that worked together for more than a decade to change the name polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to ...

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / Big AI's control of narrative and regulation poses significant threat to rule of law

New research led by Trinity College Dublin's AI Accountability Lab pinpoints the growing threat posed by the influence AI companies have over the rule of law, and people's lives, as well as outlining how society can stem ...

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Low-frequency ultrasound can improve blood flow for cardiovascular and neurological disease treatment

For decades, ultrasound has been associated with diagnostics—a routine scan in a hospital room, a monitor displaying organs, tissues, or the first image of a baby. However, researchers are now looking at ultrasound from an ...

May 18, 2026
Tech Xplore / Urban drone grid could cut congestion and improve safety in Dubai skies

Drones are becoming increasingly common in densely populated urban centers, supporting applications ranging from parcel delivery to surveillance. However, their growing presence has introduced significant challenges related ...

May 18, 2026