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Phys.org / Elevated E. coli, staph still detected in Potomac river 4 weeks after sewage spill

Nearly a month after a wastewater pipe broke and spewed hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River just north of Washington, D.C., the latest water testing results from the University of Maryland ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Humanoid robots that 'catch themselves' instead of falling: What a new walking algorithm changes

While the statement, "Humanoid robots are coming," might cause anxiety for some, for one Georgia Tech research team, working with humanlike robots couldn't be more exciting. The researchers have developed a new "thinking" ...

Feb 20, 2026 in Robotics
Phys.org / How shaming unethical brands makes companies improve their behavior

Recent investigations have uncovered forced labor in agricultural supply chains, illegal fishing feeding supermarket freezers, deforestation embedded in everyday food products, and unsafe conditions in factories producing ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Dramatic changes in upper atmosphere are responsible for recent droughts and bushfires: New research

Over the past decade, southern Australia has suffered numerous extreme weather and climate events, such as record-breaking heat waves, bushfires, two major droughts and even flash flooding.

Feb 22, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Double white dwarf system detected in a nearby stellar cluster

Using the Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have discovered a compact binary system consisting of two white dwarfs in the center of a nearby globular cluster designated NGC 6397. The finding was presented in a paper ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / How one genome creates two distinct fungal bodies

Creatures that can change from one form to another are a staple of science fiction: Think werewolves and Transformers. Nature, too, has its shapeshifters, such as dimorphic fungi. While scientists have known for some time ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / The five healthy diets that could add extra years to your life

The old saying "you are what you eat" suggests that our food choices determine our health and longevity. Now, a study published in the journal Science Advances has put some specifics on it by estimating how many extra years ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / National survey finds microplastic pollution around Britain's coastline could be double than previously recorded

Data collected during a rowing challenge around the seas of Great Britain has found significantly higher concentrations of microplastic pollution than previously recorded, a new report finds. The team, which included University ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Your gut microbes can be anti-aging—scientists are uncovering how to keep your microbiome youthful

People have long given up on the search for the Fountain of Youth, a mythical spring that could reverse aging. But for some scientists, the hunt has not ended—it's just moved to a different place. These modern-day Ponce ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Gastroenterology
Phys.org / New catalyst unlocks aluminum's ability to switch between oxidation states

Aluminum's journey has been remarkable, going from being more expensive than gold to one of the most widely used materials, from beverage cans to window frames and car parts. Scientists from the Southern University of Science ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / How massive lava fields formed in the Pacific Northwest

Volcanic eruptions are significant geologic hazards. Underwater volcanoes are challenging to study, yet they play an integral role in marine geology and may cause destructive tsunamis that can threaten coastal communities.

Feb 20, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / The algorithmic feed on X could be shifting political views toward conservatism

Turning on the "For You" algorithm on X (formerly Twitter) may shift users' political opinions toward more conservative views, suggests research involving nearly 5,000 X users. These effects are shown to persist even after ...

Feb 22, 2026 in Other Sciences