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Phys.org / Listening to political opponents who share common values can ease polarization

Listening to someone who disagrees with you on a controversial topic, but shares basic values, might not change your mind—but it could moderate an extreme position, reducing polarization, new Cornell economics research finds.

Jun 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tackling the root cause of construction's mental health

University of Warwick researchers have shaped a new Mental Health Joint Code of Practice, launched by the Construction Leadership Council, that presents solutions to poor mental health in construction, which is one of the ...

Jun 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / How do recovery community centers support people in recovery over time?

More than 1 in 10 adults in the United States believe they had a substance use problem at some point, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Among these adults, more than 7 in 10 considered ...

Jun 16, 2026
Phys.org / SpaceX shares skyrocket as money raised hits $85.7 billion

SpaceX shares shot 20% higher Monday as the company said it raised a record-breaking $85.7 billion.

Jun 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / Microwave-based method to upcycle old lithium-ion cathodes

Lithium-ion batteries power everything from phones and electric vehicles to grid-scale energy storage and earbuds, but their cathodes—the part of batteries denoted by a plus sign—are expensive to make and rely on minerals ...

Jun 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / The enemy within: How the immune system worsens brain injury outcomes

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)—even mild concussions—may trigger a chain reaction in the brain that disrupts neuronal communication, long-term memory and cognition, according to University of California, Riverside, research ...

Jun 15, 2026
Phys.org / Argentine mining threatens scarce water resources in the Andes

San Juan's once-sparkling rivers have shriveled due to drought, and residents in the rugged, western Argentine province fear that prospective mining projects in the Andes will make matters worse.

Jun 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI-assisted, real-time deep-brain stimulation therapy for walking impairments in Parkinson's disease

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used for more than three decades to treat motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Today, more than 200,000 patients worldwide have been implanted with these systems, which continuously ...

Jun 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why some immunotherapy fails: Tumor-triggered neutrophils can shut down cancer-killing T cells

Certain white blood cells in the immune system, known as neutrophils, can make cancer immunotherapy less effective, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the journal Immunity. The results show that ...

Jun 15, 2026
Phys.org / World Cup Fever Study now open to all major smartwatches

At the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Bielefeld University is looking for fans of all national teams. The Football Fever Study uses smartwatch data to record how match events affect fans' heart rates and stress levels. ...

Jun 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Seasonal flu patterns in temperate and tropical regions may both be driven by specific humidity

Every year, about a billion people worldwide contract influenza, leading to as many as 650,000 deaths. Outbreaks are often seasonal, and their pattern varies by climatic zone. In temperate regions, flu season is in the winter, ...

Jun 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / How do financial conflicts of interest influence medical prescribing practices?

Financial relationships between physicians and the pharmaceutical industry have long raised important questions about how these interactions may influence clinical decision-making, prescribing behavior and health care spending.

Jun 16, 2026