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Phys.org / Integrated solar reactor paves way to make 'clean' chemicals, plastics and food using solar energy

A new study led by Dr. Lin Su of Queen Mary University of London, published today in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, describes a new integrated solar reactor in which engineered Escherichia coli (E. coli) are ...

May 19, 2026
Phys.org / Birds clap in the dark to flirt: Nightjars reveal a hidden language of sound

Some birds sing to attract a mate. Others dance or display colorful feathers. But in the moonlit forests and shrublands of northern Argentina, one bird courts romance by snapping its wrists together, producing a sharp clapping ...

May 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / Gut bacteria linked to immunotherapy success in melanoma patients

Researchers at The George Washington University, working with Weill Cornell Medicine, have identified specific gut bacteria linked to better responses to cancer immunotherapy in patients with advanced melanoma. The study ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Trump eases curbs on planet-warming gases used in refrigerants

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the easing of curbs on a group of powerful greenhouse gases that drive climate change and are commonly found in refrigerators and air conditioners.

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / How face-building genes get ready early: Genome folding may prime crucial DNA switches

Early in development, a group of migrating cells called cranial neural crest cells go on to form many different parts of the face, including the nose, jaw, ears, and throat. To build these structures correctly, genes must ...

May 20, 2026
Phys.org / Beyond 0 and 1: Ferrotoroidic material can store four magnetic states

Today's computers store information using only two values: 0 and 1. But as electronic devices become smaller and reach their limits, scientists are searching for new ways to pack more information into the same space. One ...

May 19, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI system spots fake reviews with 93% accuracy on Amazon, 91% on Yelp

Online shoppers could one day face fewer misleading fake reviews thanks to a newly tested AI-powered detection system developed by researchers at the University of East London.

May 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sudden cardiac arrest: Genetic cause more common in younger people than in older people

Younger people who experience sudden cardiac arrest are more likely to have a genetic cause than older people who experience it, according to the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. The study, published in JACC: Clinical ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Polarized elections do not erode support for the basic principles of democracy, study suggests

The health of liberal democracies has been the focus of interest for political science for some time, against a global backdrop marked by the rise of political polarization and tense incidents like those that took place in ...

May 21, 2026
Phys.org / Sea levels rising dramatically in some areas due to land subsidence

Densely populated coastal regions in many parts of the world are particularly vulnerable to flooding. The sinking of land masses exacerbates the impacts of rising sea levels in these areas, according to a study by researchers ...

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers identify new drug targets for hard-to-treat cancers

Despite impressive innovations in medicine, most advanced-stage cancers still carry a grim prognosis. Developing more effective treatments requires a deeper understanding of the cellular processes that drive the formation ...

May 20, 2026
Phys.org / Intrepid tails—fluke photos confirm humpback whales mount 14,000 km open ocean crossing to breeding grounds

An international team of scientists have documented, for the first time, humpback whales traveling between breeding grounds in eastern Australia and Brazil, crossing more than 14,000 kilometers of open ocean. The findings ...

May 19, 2026