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Phys.org / AI updates can sometimes feel like breakups or losses, study finds

Artificial intelligence systems, particularly those powered by large language models and designed to communicate with users on a one-to-one basis, are increasingly used worldwide. Some of these systems, such as Replika, are ...

Sep 14, 2026
Phys.org / Temperature measurement error may cause climate-impact studies to understate impacts by 15% or more

When policymakers and city officials plan for climate change, they rely on economic studies showing how extreme heat affects violent crime, public health, energy grids and crop yields.

Sep 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / Recycled concrete aggregate may help treat acid mine drainage at a lower cost

A study led by Penn State researchers suggests that recycled concrete aggregate and an iron-rich byproduct of steel production could help treat acid mine drainage, the toxic runoff that pollutes thousands of miles of streams ...

Sep 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Standing heart rates reveal overlap between long COVID and POTS

Dizziness, fatigue, brain fog and a racing heart. They're commonly associated with long COVID, but new Adelaide University research suggests that for some people, these symptoms may also be indications of postural orthostatic ...

Sep 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / 'We're losing control': AI pioneer urges nuclear-style safeguards for autonomous agents

The Canadian computer scientist Yoshua Bengio, considered one of the founders of AI, told AFP that humanity is "losing control" of the technology and that the world needs guardrails similar to nuclear arms controls.

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Many dementia patients don't report their diagnosis, study finds

Most research on the diagnosis of dementia focuses on people who are never diagnosed. But in a new study, Yale researchers look at the other side: people who have been diagnosed but do not know it or do not acknowledge it.

Sep 17, 2026
Phys.org / Beach-burrowing beasties may shovel more sand than any other animal on Earth

At just an inch (2.5 centimeters) long, the sand hoppers skipping across California's Isla Vista Beach at dawn don't exactly look like a force of nature. But a new study reveals that these shrimp-like creatures might be doing ...

Sep 16, 2026
Phys.org / Climate change is making it easier for invasive species to succeed

In 2017, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico with maximum sustained winds of 250 kilometers per hour (155 mph). It devastated communities and infrastructure, was associated with nearly 3,000 deaths and caused tens ...

Sep 17, 2026
Phys.org / Opt-out AI training plan could weaken Australian copyright protections

The ground is shifting beneath the feet of Australian authors and other creatives. A leaked proposal seen by the ABC suggests the government might grant artificial intelligence (AI) companies access to the copyrighted works ...

Sep 17, 2026
Phys.org / Children from armed forces families have extra educational challenges

Service children are children of current or former armed forces personnel. Being a service child can be a source of pride, resilience and determination. Yet service life brings experiences and challenges their civilian peers ...

Sep 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Epstein-Barr virus activity may foreshadow multiple sclerosis attacks

A new study illuminates the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS), pointing to a causal role for reactivation of the virus in triggering MS attacks in people with certain genetic risk ...

Sep 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems

Deicing technologies often rely on heat to melt ice. But University of Texas at Dallas researchers have found that, under extreme cold, making ice even colder can weaken its grip on surfaces.

Sep 16, 2026