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Phys.org / How developing immune cells fine-tune their signals

Researchers at VIB, Ghent University, and VUB have uncovered how two proteins essential for immune cell development work together at the molecular level. The findings provide important insights into a critical mechanism that ...

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient anesthetic reveals Ming China's sophisticated medicine

Microscopic analysis of residues on surgical scissors and tweezers from a 1348–1411 CE tomb in Jiangyin, China, finds the first evidence for the controlled application of a highly toxic chemical as anesthetic, highlighting ...

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Inspired by armadillos, this soft robotic shell flips from flexible to fortress in an instant

Researchers have drawn inspiration from armadillos to create a protective structure that responds to external threats by curling into a protective ball to protect electronic devices or other payloads. The structure is designed ...

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / Surface design transforms thermal management and enables frictionless systems

A research team led by Professor Steven Wang, Associate Vice President (Resources Planning) and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and School of Energy and Environment, has designed a revolutionary ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Five things to know about heat waves in Europe

The scorching weather that has smashed temperature records across Europe this week shows the growing number and intensity of heat waves on the continent.

May 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / Can AI really be conscious? Researchers call for more rigorous scientific standards

As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly sophisticated, questions once confined to philosophy are rapidly entering mainstream scientific and public debate: Can AI possess consciousness? Could animals, organoids, ...

May 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Abandoned oil and gas wells could help cut emissions, study suggests

Repurposing old oil and gas wells for geothermal power could significantly reduce environmental harm and unlock cleaner energy from existing infrastructure, but new research shows the approach will need targeted support to ...

May 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI and simulations cut advanced brain MRI time by up to 90%

Two researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH), have developed a new strategy based on artificial ...

May 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Optical device uses humidity to unlock hidden information and offers new option for data storage

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an optical device that reveals hidden images and changes colors in response to different levels of humidity. The technology, published in Light: Science & ...

May 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / New genetic map of the human eye reveals clues to vision loss

An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works. The breakthrough could help explain why millions of ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Residents in the East Java province of Indonesia scattered flowers, paid their respects and prayed at the edge of a mud lake on Friday, the 20th anniversary of the eruption of the Lusi mud volcano that inundated villages ...

May 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / Phosphonate groups lift organic transistor performance by balancing ions and charge flow

By electrochemically introducing phosphonate ester groups into conductive polymer films, researchers at Science Tokyo have addressed a fundamental trade-off between electronic charge transport and ion transport, overcoming ...

May 29, 2026