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Medical Xpress / Study suggests new antibody therapy for tick-borne disease

Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is a dangerous virus spread by ticks. It transmits Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), a serious disease that has been spreading into new regions worldwide. Capable of killing ...

Aug 22, 2026
Tech Xplore / Robots learn new skills from a single video—in just 29 seconds

To operate reliably in dynamic real-world settings, robots should be able to acquire new skills quickly without undergoing extensive additional training. Most existing robotic systems, however, primarily perform well on the ...

Aug 20, 2026
Phys.org / An echo of Einstein: An unexpected link between whale calls and special relativity

Standing on the sandy, windswept shores of Provincetown, Massachusetts, people may find themselves squinting at the horizon, waiting for a whale to make its grand entrance with a spectacular breach.

Aug 19, 2026
Phys.org / ALMA uncovers sulfur for the first time around a rare class of supergiant star

Astronomers have discovered a chemically rich collection of sulfur-bearing molecules surrounding the rare massive star HD 87643. The observations include the first detection of sulfur monoxide and sulfur dioxide around a ...

Aug 20, 2026
Phys.org / Why hundreds of scientists want more protection for Australia's oceans

Australia is one of the world's great ocean nations. It is home to more marine species than any other country, with ocean ecosystems spanning all five of the world's climate zones, from the coral-rich tropics to the icy shores ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / The dynamic duo: 'Weaving' hierarchical DNA materials with two classes of biomolecular nanomachines

Biomolecular nanomachines, such as enzymes and molecular motors, are the workhorses behind the synthesis and organization of complex materials in life. Powered by chemical energy, they build, transport and organize biomolecules, ...

Aug 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / How the Chagas disease parasite 'activates' its infectious form

The Chagas disease parasite (Trypanosoma cruzi) undergoes a major transformation throughout its life cycle to infect humans and other mammals. It alters the types and amounts of proteins in its body to adapt. The factors ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Major review finds clear link between vaping and respiratory problems in young people

A major review of the effects of vaping on children and young people has found clear links between vaping and respiratory health problems, as well as strong evidence that young people who vape are more likely to go on to ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / A little bit more than magic: The secret to quantum computing may lie in negativity

Quantum computers hold great promise for applications from drug discovery to cybersecurity. Yet figuring out what would give quantum computers their edge over everyday "classical" computers is a subtle problem. A new theoretical ...

Aug 19, 2026
Phys.org / Book Week is not just for big kids—how to engage babies and toddlers at story time

Book Week is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers to inspire a love of reading in babies and toddlers.

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Robot-assisted surgery shows clinical advantages over laparoscopic surgery for gastric cancer

Surgery remains the primary curative treatment for gastric cancer, with laparoscopic gastrectomy (LG) established as a standard minimally invasive approach. While LG offers faster recovery than open surgery, it remains technically ...

Aug 24, 2026
Tech Xplore / More phones may soon let us prove photos are real—but will it solve the AI fake image crisis?

"Pics or it didn't happen" was something people used to say online when they wanted to verify a claim. Technology has changed this.

Aug 24, 2026