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Medical Xpress / These blood markers can expose colorectal, lung and ovarian cancers before symptoms appear

Biomarkers in the blood could be used for the early detection of colorectal cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. A new study from Uppsala University shows that the performance of such biomarkers is comparable to or better ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / There's a range of magic angles to study superconductivity in a twisted 2D semiconductor

Last year, tungsten diselenide (WSe2) had its magic moment. Two independent research groups discovered "magic angles" at which two atom-thin layers of the unique semiconductor, when twisted relative to one another into what's ...

Apr 19, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient teeth reveal clues to the environment humans' early ancestors evolved in millions of years ago

Teeth are like tiny biological time capsules. They tell stories about ancient diets and environments long after their owners have died and landscapes have changed.

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Atlantic current system could be weakening faster than expected

The Atlantic current system, or more formally the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is more likely to weaken than previously thought. That's the conclusion of a new study published in the journal Science ...

Apr 16, 2026
Phys.org / Blue Origin reuses New Glenn booster for the first time in Florida launch

Blue Origin, the U.S. space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket, confirming its mastery of a technical feat that could boost its launch cadence ...

Apr 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / Extra antibiotic doesn't reduce infection risk during surgery to fix complex fractures, trial finds

Adding an extra antibiotic powder doesn't further reduce a person's risk of infection during surgery to repair complex bone fractures, a new study says. People had about the same rate of post-surgery infections whether doctors ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / We designed the turf for the World Cup. Here's how we created the same playing experience across three countries

With 104 matches in 16 stadiums across Canada, the United States and Mexico, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be soccer's biggest event ever.

Apr 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / First-line immunotherapy shows success treating advanced colorectal cancer

As colorectal cancer rates rise among young people, most patients with advanced disease still only have one treatment option: chemotherapy. That is rarely a cure, and often life-limiting with very toxic side effects.

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Ocean eddies move far less carbon than expected, study suggests

The biological carbon pump moves carbon from near the ocean's surface to deeper regions, maintaining the upper ocean's ability to absorb carbon from the atmosphere. One component of this system is driven by eddies, or relatively ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Unearthed mega-structure hints at communal rule in Romania 6,000 years ago

Archaeologists working at the ancient settlement of Stăuceni-"Holm" in northeastern Romania have uncovered a mega-structure measuring 350 square meters dating back about 6,000 years. This is one of the few examples of a massive ...

Apr 15, 2026
Phys.org / Most people do not realize when a personal message they receive was written by AI, study finds

Two new experiments show that most people do not even consider that a personal message could be AI-generated, even when they themselves use artificial intelligence to write.

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Golden eagles in England? Here's the ecological case for bringing them back

England's last recorded pair of golden eagles lived in the Lake District. After the female died in 2004, the male was left alone for 12 years before his death in 2016.

Apr 20, 2026