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Phys.org / Intense sunlight reduces plant diversity and biomass across global grasslands, study finds

The sun is the basis for photosynthesis, but not all plants thrive in strong sunlight. Strong sunlight constrains plant diversity and plant biomass in the world's grasslands, a new study shows. Temperature, precipitation, ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Why I'm building an office out of straw

When we moved into our house, there was a shed in the garden. Its timbers were rotten, the floor had long since disappeared into the ground, there was no door, the window had fallen out and various creatures had moved in.

Feb 10, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / Alexandria on the Tigris: Exploring the forgotten and rediscovered metropolis

What was the political and economic importance of the ancient city Alexandria on the Tigris? How was the city laid out? And what does the material culture of the international trade hub look like? These are the questions ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / The brain on books: How reading reshapes language processing

Learning to read reshapes how the brain processes language. New research from Baycrest and the University of São Paulo shows that learning to read fundamentally changes how the brain responds to spoken language, even when ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Gut-brain discovery identifies harmful bacterial sugar as potential therapeutic target for ALS and dementia

A significant discovery by Case Western Reserve University researchers could change how doctors treat two of the most devastating neurodegenerative diseases. The team identified a link between gut bacteria and the deterioration ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Want healthier, lower-impact diets? Study says cut junk foods, not just meat

A recent study indicates that as much as one-fifth of the total food expenditure of Finns is spent on nutritionally unnecessary, or discretionary, foods. The category includes confectionery, sweet baked goods, desserts, savory ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / Aerobic exercise may provide best relief for depression and anxiety symptoms, umbrella review suggests

Aerobic exercise, such as running, swimming, and dancing, may be most effective for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety, finds an overarching (umbrella) review and data synthesis of the available evidence, published ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Tech Xplore / Sunlight and liquid metal produce clean hydrogen from seawater with new 'harvest' method

Researchers have created a process using liquid metals, powered by sunlight, that can produce clean hydrogen from both freshwater and seawater. The method allows researchers to "harvest" hydrogen molecules from water while ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / CEOs who have lived through natural disasters tend to prioritize safer workplaces, study finds

Experiencing a natural disaster in childhood can shape how business leaders approach workplace safety decades later, according to a new Concordia-led study. The study found that CEOs who have lived through events like major ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Why elite chess ratings get stuck: A new model treats draws as data

Here's a statistical challenge worthy of a grandmaster: How do you create an accurate ranking system when the best players usually don't win? This is the conundrum of elite chess. The stronger the players, the greater the ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Vaccines causing 'turbo cancer'? How fake science is spreading online

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, claims that vaccines can cause severe disease have been widespread on social media, with skeptics raising the alarm about what they call "turbo cancer."

Feb 10, 2026 in Vaccination
Medical Xpress / Why 'superbugs' thrive in hospitals

Police Scotland has launched an investigation into the deaths of six patients, including adults and children, believed to have contracted fatal infections at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Feb 10, 2026 in Health