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Phys.org / Heavy-element exotic dust may solve a neutron star merger mystery

When neutron stars merge, they create a powerful explosion called a kilonova that flings out neutron-rich material, some of which decays into heavy elements through a process called the r-process. Recent observations of kilonovae ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Marsupial newborns get early arms as embryos bypass usual limb-building sequence

Scientists have discovered that marsupial forelimbs (arms) develop much earlier before birth than previously thought, providing new insights into evolutionary innovation and biology.

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / With an eye toward exploration, researchers map moon's regolith thickness

New research by lunar scientists from Brown University provides critical new insights into the thickness of the moon's regolith, the layer of loose dust and rock that drapes the entire lunar surface.

Jul 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Brain-computer training sharpens detection of tiny movement errors in five days

The brain uses visual cues to coordinate muscle movement. When motor commands and sensory feedback are out of alignment, visuo-motor errors occur. Rapid perception of these errors allows for correction, which is important ...

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heat wave

At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heat wave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data are released, according to an AFP analysis.

Jul 17, 2026
Phys.org / Invasive aoudad pose deadly risk to native bighorn sheep

An invasive species found across West Texas may pose a greater threat to native bighorn sheep than previously understood.

Jul 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / Opposition to data centers grows in cramped urban Japan

The more Yoriko Kitagawa learns about a massive data center to be built near her home in Hino, on the outskirts of Tokyo, the more she worries.

Jul 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / Lower printing temperatures cut defects in aluminum 3D-printed parts, study finds

Scientists at The University of Manchester have uncovered how subtle changes in temperature during a promising metal 3D printing process can significantly affect the quality of aluminum components.

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Zirconium tweak unlocks stronger cast aluminum alloy with ductility boost

Researchers at the Department of Materials Engineering (MatE), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), and collaborators have developed a new lightweight cast aluminum alloy that is both exceptionally strong and remarkably ductile, ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Yes, breathing wildfire smoke can harm your health—here's what you can do to protect yourself

Wildfire smoke from fires burning in Canada and northern Minnesota has been pouring across the Great Lakes and northeastern U.S. states, turning skies an eerie shade of orange. In the West, smoke has also been spreading into ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Upending decades of debate, scientists discover most neurons are jacks-of-all-trades

What scientific findings proved so compelling that more than 11,000 preliminary copies were downloaded before they finally appeared in Nature?

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Blood-based test can predict risk of developing symptoms of Alzheimer's up to a decade early

A blood test for the biomarker phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) recently received federal clearance, but questions have emerged about the extent to which such tests can accurately predict whether a cognitively healthy individual ...

Jul 15, 2026