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Tech Xplore / Weak AI regulation may be worse than none at all, researchers say

A new modeling study finds that weak AI regulation may be worse than no regulation at all when it comes to the safety of AI products and services.

Jul 20, 2026
Phys.org / In search of life beyond our solar system: Atmosphere detected on a habitable-zone rocky world

In a major milestone in the search for life on other planets, astronomers have detected, for the first time, an atmosphere surrounding an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of another star. The finding ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Family courts must do more to hear children's voices, study says

Children involved in private family law proceedings in England can experience serious harm to their mental and physical health because their voices are too often ignored or dismissed, according to new research led by the ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Is there really a global loneliness epidemic? Research reveals a more complex picture

Few human experiences are as universal—or as poorly understood—as loneliness. More than just feeling blue and the inspiration for countless songs, it's linked to poorer well-being, worse mental and physical health and a higher ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / How quantum circuits based on neutral atoms could find and fix errors

Quantum computers, devices that process information by leveraging the laws of quantum mechanics, have been found to outperform classical computers in some advanced tasks. Instead of storing information in the form of classical ...

Jul 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Could vitamin B3 prevent silent thief from stealing vision? New study finds protective effects against glaucoma

Often called the silent thief of sight, glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that gradually damage the optic nerve, often without warning signs. It is linked to increased pressure (ocular hypertension) inside the eye and, ...

Jul 15, 2026
Tech Xplore / Green hydrogen with PEC electrolyzers: New insights into transport processes

One method of storing solar energy is to use PEC electrolyzers to produce hydrogen. However, scaling up this technology remains challenging. Now, a team at the HZB Institute for Solar Fuels has used 2D fluorescence imaging ...

Jul 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / What the brain is doing when we're unaware of our actions

Hal Blumenfeld, MD, Ph.D., the Mark Loughridge and Michele Williams Professor of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine (YSM), got out of the pool one afternoon and couldn't find his watch. He was certain he'd left it at the ...

Jul 20, 2026
Tech Xplore / There are already 16,000 satellites in Earth's orbit: How will we manage the next 100,000?

Earth's orbit is getting crowded. About 16,000 satellites currently circle our planet, supporting everything from GPS navigation and weather forecasting to banking, emergency services and internet communications.

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Fragmented system hampering UK response to economic crime, researchers find

A new study from The University of Manchester has offered the most comprehensive look to date at how the U.K. coordinates its response to economic crime, identifying the structural challenges that make this difficult to do ...

Jul 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Optimized concrete slabs cut material use without weakening floors

Researchers at TU Wien are working with technology partners to develop a digital manufacturing process for topology-optimized reinforced concrete slabs that significantly reduce material use and carbon footprints.

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / Fatal car crashes in the US rise the day after a major mass shooting incident, finds new study

Mass shooting incidents and car crashes may seem like two unrelated incidents, but a recent study has uncovered that there might be an unexpected link. Every year, more than a hundred mass shootings take place across the ...

Jul 17, 2026