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Phys.org / How much is a bat worth? Their deaths cost taxpayers and the wider economy

Most Americans tend to think about bats only around Halloween, but the U.S. economy benefits from these furry flying mammals every day.

May 14, 2026
Tech Xplore / Wall design centers experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals

According to many deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, clarity—not volume—is one of the most challenging parts of understanding speech in enclosed spaces. In many types of rooms, sound reflecting off multiple walls muddies ...

May 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Prenatal exposure to chemical mixtures may influence fetal growth through the placenta

Common environmental chemicals could affect birthweight and placental function, according to a study published in Environmental Science & Technology and led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal). Conducted ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / More selective breeding might help flat-faced dogs to breathe easier

Breeding programs could alter heritable dog characteristics to reduce the rates of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), a breathing disorder common in dogs such as Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and Pugs—according ...

May 13, 2026
Science X / Alarm bells fade: One pregnancy vaccine raised fears, but its earliest real-world test tells a different story

Questions about the safety of the RSVpreF vaccine, designed to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for both mothers and babies during pregnancy have fueled considerable debate. One of the key concerns ...

May 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / EU rules could make fossil-free aviation fuels unnecessarily expensive and energy-intensive, study indicates

The effects of the Iran war on the oil market have brought renewed attention to the EU's plans for domestic production of fossil-free aviation fuels. But EU rules for synthetic aviation fuels risk steering development toward ...

May 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Ultrasound has potential to alter how the brain responds to pain

Using ultrasound to stimulate a specific part of the brain could offer a noninvasive therapy that benefits those experiencing chronic pain, a new study has suggested.

May 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Diagnostic marker aids diagnosis for aggressive prostate cancer

The FOXA1 protein is a potentially highly sensitive diagnostic marker for small cell carcinoma of the prostate and possibly other aggressive prostate cancer subtypes that are difficult to diagnose due to a loss of traditional ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / Combinations of climate extremes may prompt carbon budget rethink

Combined extreme climate events are likely to become more common in the future if carbon emissions continue to rise, a paper in Nature suggests. The study finds that the frequency of compound events—such as concurrent hot–wet ...

May 14, 2026
Phys.org / How temperature changes light: New model could guide smarter LEDs, sensors and photonic devices

Technion researchers have developed, for the first time, a comprehensive physical model explaining how the properties of a radiating material, including absorption, emission, and quantum efficiency, affect the fundamental ...

May 12, 2026
Phys.org / Why marimbas cost so much and how hickory could change music classrooms

The pleasant, earthy sound of a marimba is a key component in the modern orchestra, but their high prices, ranging from $1,000 to over $25,000, sometimes make them cost-prohibitive for schools and students.

May 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tiny hands, big clues: How babies learn to help their caregivers

Does your infant put their arm through their sleeve when you get them dressed? As you sort laundry, does your toddler pick up the shorts you dropped? These are examples of how infants help by participating in shared activities. ...

May 13, 2026