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Phys.org / Molecular 'reshuffle' cracks an 80-year-old conundrum in controlling chirality

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have uncovered a long‑elusive molecular "reshuffle," a breakthrough that tackles one of chemistry's most persistent challenges and could transform the way medicines are manufactured.

Jan 6, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / The western US is in a snow drought. Here's how a storm made it worse

Much of the western U.S. has started in 2026 in the midst of a snow drought. That might sound surprising, given the record precipitation from atmospheric rivers hitting the region in recent weeks, but those storms were actually ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Why this little-known birth control option deserves more attention

Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been available in the United States for more than two decades, yet a new study has found only about a quarter of reproductive health experts prescribe it—and many are unaware ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Medications
Phys.org / Molecular switch reveals transition between single-celled and multicellular forms

Scientists at Nagoya University in Japan have identified the genes that allow an organism to switch between living as single cells and forming multicellular structures. This ability to alternate between life forms provides ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Fatal infection risk in newborns may increase when this bacterium and fungus mix

Researchers at the University of Maine have discovered that a common interaction between a bacterium and a fungus may significantly increase the risk of severe and potentially fatal infections in newborns, while also making ...

Phys.org / Which anthologized writers and books get checked out most frequently from Seattle Public Library?

Seattle Public Library (SPL) is the only U.S. library system that makes its anonymized, granular checkout data public. Want to find out how many times people borrowed the e-book version of Toni Morrison's "Beloved" in May ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / New census of sun's neighbors reveals best potential real estate for life

A new study led by a Georgia State University astronomy graduate student is a major step forward in the search for stars that could host Earth-like planets that may prove to be good havens for life to develop. Sebastián ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Algorithm matches drugs to glioblastoma's diverse cell types, offering hope for individualized therapies

Researchers have developed a new computational approach that uncovers possible drugs for specific cellular targets for treating glioblastoma, a lethal brain tumor. This approach enabled them to predict more effective treatment ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Easy-to-use tool can identify high- and low-risk metastatic prostate cancer patients earlier

A new study published in Nature Communications provides a framework for researching whether earlier, model-guided treatment intensification can meaningfully improve survival for patients with aggressive disease.

Jan 8, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Greenland is rich in natural resources. A geologist explains why

Greenland, the largest island on Earth, possesses some of the richest stores of natural resources anywhere in the world.

Jan 8, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Immune system plays a major role in brain damage after repeated concussions, study suggests

From football fields to military training grounds, head injuries are leaving lasting marks on the brain in ways we're only beginning to understand. Repeated concussions can increase the risk of mood issues, memory loss and ...

Jan 7, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Breastfeeding may lower moms' later life depression/anxiety risks for up to 10 years after pregnancy

Breastfeeding may lower mothers' later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the findings of a small observational study, published in the open access journal BMJ Open.

Jan 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry