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Phys.org / A novel role for Zer1 may help cells combat neurodegeneration and oxidative stress

A team of researchers from Academia Sinica and National Taiwan University has identified the Drosophila Cul2 substrate adaptor DmZer1 as a key regulator of protein quality control, acting at the intersection of two major ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / All the world's buildings available as 3D models for urban and climate research

With the GlobalBuildingAtlas, a research team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has created the first high-resolution 3D map of all buildings worldwide. The open data provides a crucial basis for climate research ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / New code helps scientists map dark matter halos

Dark matter and its impact on cosmology have puzzled physicists for nearly a century. At Perimeter Institute, two researchers are trying to better understand how one potential dark matter candidate, self-interacting dark ...

Dec 1, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Quantum sensor based on silicon carbide qubits operates at room temperature

Over the past decades, physicists and quantum engineers introduced a wide range of systems that perform desired functions leveraging quantum mechanical effects. These include so-called quantum sensors, devices that rely on ...

Nov 28, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Employee delight found to boost workplace motivation and team performance

Eight out of 10 people in Spain admit to being satisfied with their jobs, according to a survey by the 40dB Institute. But what would happen if these same workers were asked about their emotions and experiences? What if they ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Extensive hydrothermal vent field discovered off Milos reveals tectonic influence

A new study published in Scientific Reports reports the discovery of a remarkably extensive hydrothermal vent field on the shelf of Milos Island, Greece. The vents were identified during the METEOR expedition M192, where ...

Dec 1, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / How have our satisfaction (and our productivity) with teleworking evolved since the COVID shock?

The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the pace at which both employees and employers developed experience with telework. How has this changed employees' views on teleworking? Researchers at UGent@Work conducted a follow-up study ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Can AI make us more creative? Study reveals surprising benefits of human-AI collaboration

Artificial intelligence (AI) is often seen as a tool to automate tasks and replace humans, but new research from Swansea University challenges this view, showing that AI can also act as a creative, engaging and inspiring ...

Dec 1, 2025 in Consumer & Gadgets
Phys.org / Durable plastics made from essential oil compounds offer easy recycling

Cheap, strong, and versatile, plastic seemed like the perfect invention—until its staying power turned into a global headache. Now, Yokohama National University researchers have developed a plant-based alternative that ...

Dec 1, 2025 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Electrotherapy using injectable nanoparticles offers hope for glioblastoma treatment

Electrotherapy using injectable nanoparticles delivered directly into the tumor could pave the way for new treatment options for glioblastoma, according to a new study from Lund University in Sweden.

Dec 1, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Researchers uncover synchronous ecological collapse across Paleotethys Ocean during Permian–Triassic transition

A research team from the Nanjing Institute of Geology and Paleontology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (NIGPAS), in collaboration with international partners, has completed a high-resolution biomarker analysis of the Zal ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Sugar starts corroding your teeth within seconds. Here's how to protect your pearly whites from decay

Between Halloween candy, Thanksgiving pies and holiday cookies, the end of the year is often packed with opportunities to consume sugar. But what happens in your mouth during those first minutes and hours after eating those ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Health