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Phys.org / Reduce rust by dumping your wok twice, and other kitchen tips

When you reach the bottom of a container of milk or honey, you might be tempted to tip the container over to get that last pesky little bit out. After all, you only need another teaspoon for that recipe, and you're sure it's ...

Mar 3, 2026
Phys.org / Quantum dynamics show 'memory' depends on whether states or observables evolve

An international group of researchers have investigated the role of memory in quantum systems and dynamics. Their findings show that a quantum process can appear memoryless from one perspective while retaining memory from ...

Mar 2, 2026
Phys.org / Could Mars soil block Earth microbes? 'Water bears' offer a clue

Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into ...

Feb 27, 2026
Phys.org / Swipe right, but safer: New Safety Map aims to help people navigate risks on dating apps 

To address persistent concerns about harassment, boundary violation and user safety in digital dating spaces, a research team led by the University of Waterloo has launched an interactive Safety Map to coincide with International ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rapid RSV tests linked to less antibiotic prescribing in kids

RSV is a significant cause of viral lower respiratory tract infections (VLRTIs) in children, including 50% to 80% of children 5 years old and younger who are hospitalized with bronchiolitis and 40% of those over 12 months ...

Mar 5, 2026
Phys.org / Self-propelling microbes switch up swimming strategy to optimize light intake

Researchers in Hong Kong and the UK have revealed how one species of self-propelling microbes can actively change the path of their swimming motions, depending on how much light they receive. Reporting in Physical Review ...

Mar 2, 2026
Phys.org / Missing methane: Countries may be underestimating wastewater greenhouse gas emissions

The amount of greenhouse gases produced by the wastewater sector may be higher than reports suggest. According to a paper published in the journal Nature Climate Change, countries are missing out on reporting a significant ...

Feb 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Research reveals challenges of living with gestational diabetes

A study from the University of Limerick in Ireland has identified the hidden challenges of women living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The research led by academics in UL's Department of Psychology ...

Mar 5, 2026
Phys.org / Rydberg atoms detect clear signals from a handheld radio

For the first time, a team of US researchers has used sensors containing highly excited Rydberg atoms to detect signals from an ordinary handheld radio. Through a careful approach to demodulating the incoming signals, Noah ...

Feb 26, 2026
Phys.org / 70-year field study finds fertilizer imbalance can halve mycorrhizal fungi

Almost all plants live in close symbiosis with so-called mycorrhizal fungi—an important symbiosis for absorbing essential nutrients. In their new study, a team led by ecologist Christina Kaiser from the Center for Microbiology ...

Mar 3, 2026
Phys.org / Paternal mitochondria in plants can rescue defective maternal DNA, study reveals

In most plants and animals, including humans, mitochondria are inherited exclusively, or nearly exclusively, from the mother. By contrast, paternal transmission is observed only occasionally, and the mechanisms behind this ...

Mar 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Targeting the untargetable cancer—rezatapopt, an oral p53 reactivator

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center investigators and collaborators have tested rezatapopt, an oral p53 reactivator designed for tumors with TP53 Y220C, and observed antitumor activity across multiple solid tumor types ...

Mar 2, 2026