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Medical Xpress / The left and right ventricles differ in their ability to withstand the effects of cardiac arrest, study finds

A study led by scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) provides new insights into ventricular fibrillation (VF), the most dangerous type of cardiac arrhythmia.

May 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / Physics-aware AI generates more realistic sounds by estimating mass and velocity from video

When people watch a scene in the film "Jurassic Park" where a giant dinosaur walks toward them, they naturally imagine a heavy, rumbling sound, as if the ground were shaking. This is because humans predict sound by considering ...

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / 'Patchwork families' existed more than 5,000 years ago, Neolithic DNA reveals

Children from previous relationships growing up as siblings in a new family, couples adopting or fostering children: So-called patchwork families are a widespread way of life today. It is considered modern, but is in fact ...

May 24, 2026
Phys.org / Genetically engineering cyanobacteria for the production of sulfated polysaccharide

Biomolecules are naturally occurring molecules that form the basis of living systems. They are widely used in the production of a diverse range of materials. One such widely used biomolecule is sulfated polysaccharide (SPS), ...

May 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / New study points to possible new treatment for rheumatoid arthritis

There is good news for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Research from Aarhus University and Aarhus University Hospital may have opened the door to an entirely new way of reducing inflammation in the joints. The study is ...

May 28, 2026
Phys.org / Taller structures produce more blaze-spreading embers, research suggests

Test burns involving wooden structures of varying heights suggest taller buildings tend to be more prolific producers of the wind-carried firebrands that are a leading cause of structure ignition in wildfires. The findings, ...

May 28, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists reveal how dividing cells precisely trigger spindle formation

During animal cell division, a highly synchronized and tightly regulated dance of chromosomes takes place, ensuring the chromosomes split correctly into the two cells. Spindle fibers—complex machinery responsible for choreographing ...

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / Fish have no necks, yet this ancient balancing trick keeps their heads startlingly steady in motion

Postural control is a fundamental behavior for most animals, and head stability in particular plays a crucial role in achieving stable sensory input, accurate spatial perception, and efficient motor output. Tetrapods, including ...

May 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Chiari malformation and syringomyelia treatment: Large-scale clinical trial provides long-sought answers

A nationwide study has shed new light on how to most effectively and safely treat Chiari malformation and syringomyelia, rare neurological diseases that impact both children and young adults.

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / Training, not silence: With support, teachers can address racism, xenophobia in any classroom

Teachers can address structural racism and xenophobia with students of any age and in any subject when schools provide training, materials, and professional support, say University of Michigan researchers.

May 28, 2026
Phys.org / Trophic rewilding by large herbivores supports insect diversity, scientists find

Insects are declining across Europe. Czech scientists have determined this decline can be mitigated by returning large ungulates—horses, aurochs cattle, and wisents—to landscapes. This has been shown by a recent study by ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI beats human forecasters in tournament predicting 30 tech ventures

For decades, the idea that artificial intelligence can beat humans at number-crunching tasks like high-frequency trading has been widely accepted. But strategic foresight—the ability to predict the success of high-stakes, ...

May 26, 2026