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Phys.org / 'City of seven ravines': Bronze age metropolis unearthed in the Eurasian steppe

An international team of archaeologists from UCL, Durham University, and Toraighyrov University (Kazakhstan) has uncovered the remains of a vast Bronze Age settlement, Semiyarka, in the Kazakh steppe—a discovery that is ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Bacteria 'pills' could detect gut diseases—without the endoscope

Colonoscopies may one day have some competition—researchers report in ACS Sensors that they've developed a sensor made of tiny microspheres packed with blood-sensing bacteria that detect markers of gastrointestinal disease. ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Gastroenterology
Phys.org / Few women named as authors on retracted medical studies, analysis shows

Women are underrepresented among authors of retracted publications, particularly in cases involving multiple retractions, according to a new study published in PLOS One by Paul Sebo of the University of Geneva, Switzerland.

Nov 19, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / A 'magic bullet' for polycystic kidney disease in the making

Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a debilitating hereditary condition in which fluid-filled sacs form and proliferate in the kidneys. Over time, the painful, growing cysts rob the organs of their function, often leading ...

Phys.org / Scientists use Icelandic mudrocks to prepare for Mars sample analysis

To say that a trip from Earth to Mars is merely a long one would be a massive understatement. On July 30, 2020, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) sent its Mars rover "Perseverance" atop an Atlas ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Q&A: How will recent economic disruptions impact the holiday shopping season?

November marks the start of the busiest time of year for retailers and shoppers alike. But how will recent developments like tariffs and the government shutdown impact the winter shopping season?

Nov 21, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Disrupting bacterial 'chatter' could tip the balance for better oral health

Like all living things, bacteria adapt to survive. Over time, bacteria have been developing resistance to common antibiotics and disinfectants, which poses a growing problem for health care and sanitation. However, many species ...

Nov 17, 2025 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / As 'California sober' catches on, study suggests cannabis use reduces short-term alcohol consumption

The "California sober" trend, which involves ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, is gaining momentum, spreading from Hollywood to health influencers to homes across America. Among the motivations for many adopters is to ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Dialog / Drop-to-deploy: How bistable mechanics unfold structures in under a second

Traditional deployable systems—relying on pneumatic pumps, electric motors, magnets, or manual assembly—often require bulky power systems or multiple steps. We began exploring whether a simpler, non-electronic alternative ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Engineering
Phys.org / Subtle 'twists' control light in perovskites for improved LEDs, solar cells and quantum technologies

Research has revealed how minute structural modifications in advanced perovskite materials critically influence their light-emission properties.

Nov 19, 2025 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Exercise-induced vesicles boost neuron growth when transplanted into sedentary mice

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign report that extracellular vesicles released into the bloodstream during aerobic exercise can, on their own, drive a robust increase in adult hippocampal neurogenesis ...

Nov 15, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Cells 'pull the emergency brake' when oxygen runs low, research reveals

When human cells lack oxygen, they must react. Without oxygen, the metabolism can hardly generate energy, and many vital processes begin to falter. A research team from Bielefeld University, together with international partners, ...

Nov 19, 2025 in Biology