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Phys.org / How sea stars build materials that can see

When engineers think about protective materials, like those used in packaging and support, they usually think about strength, stiffness and durability. But what if those same materials could also sense their external environment?

Jul 8, 2026
Phys.org / Turning up the heat on cancer: Manganese ferrite nanoparticles outperform rivals

Scientists have long known that heat can be used to help fight cancer. But heating tumors and cancer cells is trickier than it sounds. Apply too much heat and patients could get hurt; apply too little or target the wrong ...

Jul 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Weight‑loss jabs may create a new kind of yo‑yo dieting

For many people living with obesity, newer weight-loss medicines such as Wegovy and Mounjaro have been transformative. These drugs are often grouped under the label GLP-1 medicines because they mimic hormones released after ...

Jul 10, 2026
Phys.org / Astronomers characterize 'improbable' system shaped by brown dwarf

In the course of studying planets beyond our solar system (6,316 confirmed exoplanets and counting), scientists have discovered some very interesting systems. Consider TOI-201, a compact system populated by three bodies, ...

Jul 6, 2026
Phys.org / International team says science alone won't save coral reefs

Coral reefs are disappearing at an unprecedented rate as climate change, marine heat waves, pollution and coastal development threaten one of Earth's richest ecosystems. While scientific research has greatly advanced understanding ...

Jul 8, 2026
Phys.org / Virtual tutoring: What started as a pandemic phenomenon has evolved from a temporary fix to an educational fixture

When Amanda Neitzel first evaluated a live virtual reading-tutoring program called AirReading two years ago, she found what most educators would have predicted: modest results. One semester of live video tutoring nudged struggling ...

Jul 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / A rare, Ebola-like virus is spreading. Are we prepared?

A growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo highlights the need for better planning against lesser-known but potentially deadly infectious diseases, according to a review article by ...

Jul 7, 2026
Phys.org / A last dance before death: Binary stars and the origins of interacting supernovae

When massive stars die, they unleash some of the most powerful explosions in the universe. Yet not all supernovae are created equal. Some continue to shine brightly for months or even years as their expanding debris crashes ...

Jul 6, 2026
Phys.org / Romantic relationships with AI evolve in a similar way to human ones

A new study shows that relationships with artificial intelligence (AI) systems can evolve from casual conversations to bonds characterized by emotional intimacy, emotional dependence or experiences similar to a romantic breakup. ...

Jul 8, 2026
Phys.org / Replacement 'climate-friendly' car refrigerant linked to rising forever chemical pollution in EU

A newer "climate-friendly" refrigerant used in car air conditioning systems may already be a significant, and possibly dominant, source of a "forever chemical" pollutant across Europe, according to a new University of Bristol-led ...

Jul 8, 2026
Phys.org / Day-night ocean warming helps explain why El Niño outpaces La Niña in models

Researchers have long known that there is an asymmetry in the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), the confluence of wind and water currents that creates warm El Niño events and cooler La Niña events. Large-scale climate ...

Jul 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / 'Parent' blood cells act as a buffer against the effects of aging

As people age, so do their stem cells. Scientists have known for years that the stem cells that go on to become blood cells show significant signs of aging that sometimes lead to leukemia, excessive blood clotting and other ...

Jul 8, 2026