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Phys.org / A goat's tooth may have solved a 100‑year debate about ancient Greek farming

The agricultural economy was the backbone of wealth in ancient Greece. Food brought people together, whether in smaller groups at a wine-drinking symposium or the entire community in a sacrificial feast of epic proportions. ...

Jun 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Newfound biomarkers may someday help clinicians better detect—and possibly cure—Lyme disease

Lyme disease can be easiest to treat in its earliest stages, but current tests often miss infections during that critical window and cannot tell whether bacteria are still present or were cleared years ago. New research led ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / How transformative competencies can be integrated into existing degree programs

Enabling people to reflect critically on societal changes and participate in meeting major challenges is the purpose of teaching transformative competencies. In a Perspective article published in the journal npj Climate Action, ...

Jul 3, 2026
Phys.org / Black locust deploys peptides to steer root bacteria into nitrogen fixation

Plants need nitrogen to grow. Many legumes meet this need through a symbiotic relationship: They harbor bacteria that fix atmospheric nitrogen and make it available to the plant. Until now, it was largely unclear how a perennial ...

Jun 30, 2026
Tech Xplore / Horror-movie cue inspires wearable that turns robot movements into warning music

In horror movies, music is a dead giveaway. Tension builds with each note, and you brace for the inevitable jump scare. The same sense of anticipation has taken a leading role in an unlikely venue: a Georgia Tech robotics ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / How cricket mothers control the developmental timing of their offspring

Diapause is a fascinating form of biological dormancy employed by a broad array of animals as a survival strategy to endure adverse environmental conditions. To overcome the problems associated with seasons that are unsuitable ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Polymer network reconfigures in sequence, helping elastomers stay tough under strain

Shock-absorbing sneaker soles are likely made of polyurethane, a highly elastic and tough polymer. The ability of these elastomers to absorb impact without breaking is extremely important for practical applications. While ...

Jul 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / CAR T cell therapy targets key mutation driving rare blood cancers

A new form of CAR T-cell therapy has been designed to find and destroy the cancer-driving stem cells responsible for a group of blood cancers known as myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), while leaving healthy blood cells ...

Jul 1, 2026
Phys.org / New findings on how malaria parasites invade human cells yield proof of concept for new antimalarial drug

For nearly half a century, scientists have known that malaria parasites force their way into human red blood cells through a ring-shaped structure called the moving junction. What no one could work out was what it actually ...

Jun 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Genetic differences affecting toddler activity levels are also associated with ADHD

A toddler's activity levels are influenced by genetic differences, with some of the same genetic markers also linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to new research from the University of Surrey. ...

Jul 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Patients in Hawai'i spent $230M+ on out-of-state cancer care in 2021–2023, study finds

A new study led by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center found that at least $230 million was spent on cancer care delivered outside Hawaiʻi between 2021 and 2023, highlighting the significant financial impact ...

Jul 3, 2026
Tech Xplore / India takes down battery apps after stalled e-rickshaw rides

Indian officials said Friday they had taken down two smartphone apps following reports that some e-rickshaws could be remotely shut down, exploiting a security gap in the budget vehicles.

Jul 3, 2026