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Medical Xpress / Engineered stem cells reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes in mice

A group of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently developed a new stem cell therapy with a remarkable ability to reverse new-onset type 1 diabetes (T1D) in a mouse model of the disease. ...

Jun 7, 2026
Phys.org / Toward standardized microplastics monitoring in rivers

Microplastics (MPs), defined as plastic fragments smaller than 5 mm, have become so pervasive that they are detectable in nearly every environment studied—from remote ocean trenches to urban air, tap water, and human blood. ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / Machine learning uncovers 1,750 quakes tracing 250-kilometer edge of Alaska microplate

Thousands of small earthquakes, detected for the first time by a machine-learning process, reveal the distinct, razor-sharp edge of the Yakutat microplate as it subducts beneath the North American plate.

Jun 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / World Cup creates perfect conditions for infectious diseases to spread—here are the biggest threats

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / India gained 2.1 million hectares of dry woodland in a decade, major study finds

India gained around 2.1 million hectares of tropical dry woodland between 2014 and 2024—an area larger than Wales—according to a major new study involving researchers from The University of Manchester's Global Development ...

Jun 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Challenges of vitamin D management in inflammatory rheumatic diseases highlighted in review

A new review from the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Osteoimmunology Working Group, published in Osteoporosis International, provides a comprehensive evaluation of the role of vitamin D in inflammatory rheumatic ...

Jun 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Nanoparticles target psoriasis genes, aiming to treat 190 million people worldwide

A technological platform developed by Brazilian researchers could revolutionize the treatment of skin diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The group, affiliated with the NanoGeneSkin laboratory at the University of São ...

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / Green growth claims are overstated—our study shows three reasons why

A holy grail of environmental policy is an economy that delivers prosperity without requiring the ever-increasing consumption of raw materials.

Jun 8, 2026
Phys.org / Charred Bronze Age teeth unlock age at death despite cremation

Over 3,000 years ago, the people of Bronze Age Poland burned their dead and placed their ashes in urns, often destroying the intimate records of their lives preserved in their bones. Now, researchers have shown that some ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / How did a major mangrove restoration project in Senegal end up selling 'ghost carbon?'

Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide, reduce global warming, and regenerate biodiversity.

Jun 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Injectable hydrogel relieves osteoarthritis pain and repairs cartilage in preclinical tests

For millions of people living with osteoarthritis, daily life can involve a frustrating cycle of pain and stiffness. While current treatments like over-the-counter medications or steroid injections can temporarily dull the ...

Jun 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Resistance training appears to restore physical strength, immune health in frail or at-risk cancer survivors

Cancer survivors significantly improved their strength and immune health after completing a 10-week resistance training program as part of a pilot study led by Shernan Holtan, MD, Chief of Blood and Marrow Transplantation ...

Jun 8, 2026