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Phys.org / Fast-moving droplets synthesize key drug compounds at room temperature, no catalysts needed

Chemical reactions are the backbone to nearly all biological processes, including those used to make new medicines. However, these reactions can often take considerable time and require harsh conditions or materials—potentially ...

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / A common food compound may hold the key to shutting down leaky gut damage

When the intestinal lining breaks down, harmful gut bacterial antigens can slip into the bloodstream alongside nutrients. This breach in the gut's protective barrier, known as "leaky gut," is more than a digestive issue—it's ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Pulsar wind nebula inside supernova remnant explored with Chandra

Astronomers from the George Washington University (GWU) in Washington, DC, and elsewhere have employed NASA's Chandra X-ray spacecraft to observe a pulsar wind nebula inside a supernova remnant known as CTA 1. Results of ...

May 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / How acupuncture could help patients improve their motor function after a stroke

Paralysis on one side of the body is common after stroke. A new study in CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics demonstrates that acupuncture can significantly improve muscle function recovery in patients who have experienced a ...

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Two decades of data show that climate change is transforming Biscayne Bay to be warmer, saltier and more acidic

Climate change and sea level rise are altering the chemistry of Biscayne Bay in ways that could threaten South Florida's coastal ecosystems, water resources, fisheries, and recreation, according to a study led by scientists ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Eight metabolic niches reveal how ocean microbes recycle carbon worldwide

The ocean is full of invisible workers. Trillions of microbes quietly break down carbon-containing organic matter, which helps to regulate Earth's climate. But scientists have long struggled to understand how different microbes ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Low-cost method uncovers conical intersections that steer light-driven molecular reactions

Conical intersections are crucial molecular switching points in light-driven reactions, but accurately predicting them usually requires computations. A researcher from Shibaura Institute of Technology has developed a new ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Biomaterial made from jackfruit latex is a promising treatment for periodontitis

Researchers from the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences (FCMS) at the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) in Sorocaba, in the interior of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, have developed a biomaterial containing ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient oceans began suffocating millions of years before Triassic mass extinction, geologists discover

One of the most devastating extinctions in Earth's history is best known for what didn't die—dinosaurs. But the end-Triassic extinction 201 million years ago wiped out roughly 60% of Earth's species, and scientists are still ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Topological states emerge in quantum Hall-superconductor devices with multiple channels

Topological phases are unusual states of matter that give rise to properties protected by a material's overall structure (i.e., "topology"), as opposed to microscopic details. These phases are of great interest for the development ...

May 29, 2026
Phys.org / Sharks thrive in hotspots of prey, underlining need for holistic approach to conservation

Sharks need healthy habitats, and some have a strong preference for locations jam-packed with food, according to FIU research. A recent study of Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas, where shark fishing has been banned for ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Unprecedented view inside live stem cells reveals aging process and loss of regenerative capacity

Scientists have developed a powerful new technique that allows them to observe how individual cells manufacture proteins during aging, offering an unprecedented glimpse into the hidden molecular activity of stem cells in ...

May 28, 2026