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Medical Xpress / What people look at most reflects their brains' specialization

While people explore the environment around them, their eyes constantly move between different objects, faces and other specific segments of a visual scene. This dynamic process allows them to prioritize visual information ...

Jul 17, 2026
Phys.org / Are penalties in the US airline industry a deterrent or a 'price?'

Many people drive more carefully for a while after receiving a traffic fine. But do large corporations, such as airlines, also change their behavior when they face financial penalties? We examine this question by studying ...

Jul 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / How p53 mutations drive immunotherapy resistance—and a path to overcome it

Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy has transformed cancer treatment, but many tumors remain resistant. A new study from researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) identifies a previously ...

Jul 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Two cellular components unlock maturation in human leukemia cells, study finds

In leukemia's most aggressive forms, the blood cell factories in our bone marrow falter. Instead of dividing and multiplying at their usual prolific pace, generating hundreds of billions of new cells daily, some precursor ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Vapor-controlled supramolecules can switch color, glow and phase

Controlling interactions between molecules and their functions from the molecular level to the macroscopic scale is challenging in supramolecular and materials chemistry. To this end, a research team led by associate professor ...

Jul 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Open-source XR turns webtoons into 3D comics readers can explore in physical rooms

Webtoons are coming to life in the physical world, ushering in a new era in which comics are not merely viewed but experienced. A KAIST research team has developed the world's first next-generation extended reality (XR) comics ...

Jul 21, 2026
Phys.org / AI‑designed gene‑editing enzymes expand the CRISPR toolbox

Scientists have made many advances using traditional CRISPR technology, especially in medicine, but they are now seeking ways to create genuinely new gene-editing enzymes with properties that have not already evolved naturally. ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Q&A: What can AI realistically do for medical research right now?

A new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is emerging to help speed scientific discovery, especially in biomedical research. By analyzing massive datasets, these tools could flag genes that shed light on how disease ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Greece broils on year's warmest day as three-day heat wave peaks

Greece is expected to experience its hottest day of the year Wednesday, with temperatures reaching up to 43°C (109°F), according to meteorologists. Several regions have been placed on alert because of the risk of wildfires.

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Archaeological dig reveals full extent of Roman villa with intricate mosaic and bath house

Archaeologists have uncovered a rare and intricate polychrome mosaic within the remains of a Roman villa beneath Devon farmland. Made up of thousands of red, white and dark blue-gray cubes, the 12 m2 (129 square feet) mosaic ...

Jul 20, 2026
Tech Xplore / Machine learning accelerates search for longer-lasting materials for solar cells

Perovskite solar cells have gained considerable momentum in the search for cheaper, more efficient solar energy. However, the materials degrade over time, limiting their widespread commercial use. To overcome one of the biggest ...

Jul 22, 2026
Phys.org / Indigenous knowledge key to building healthier and more sustainable food systems

Traditional and Indigenous knowledge could play a vital role in addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss and poor health and nutrition, according to a new review ...

Jul 21, 2026