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Phys.org / Gravitational wave signal tests Einstein's theory of general relativity

For those who watch gravitational waves roll in from the universe, GW250114 is a big one. It's the clearest gravitational wave signal from a binary black hole merger to date, and it gives researchers an opportunity to test ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Physics
Medical Xpress / Aging research in the spotlight: A look back, the status quo and a vision for the future

Historically, aging played only a minor role in biological research for a long time and was considered a marginal topic. This picture has changed fundamentally since: Scientists around the world are trying to solve the "mystery ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / From injury to inspiration: Teen's Lego project brightens hospital recovery

When high school athlete Devin Brenner suffered a catastrophic knee injury during a long jump event, his competitive dreams were suddenly replaced by a grueling 10-month road to recovery. Now, the 18-year-old is using the ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Pediatrics
Medical Xpress / Personalized palliative care shows signs of improving quality of life for children with advanced cancer

How to reduce suffering in children with advanced cancer remains an ongoing but urgent question. A Mass General Brigham-led study has examined whether systematically surveying children with advanced cancer and their parents ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Methadone: Public transit is a barrier for accessing treatment

In a new study published in JAMA Network Open, Yale researchers examined the burdens for people who use public transit to access methadone treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD) at Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) in Connecticut. ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Medications
Medical Xpress / Special strength training with lighter weights effectively strengthens muscle health and metabolism in type 2 diabetes

Strength training strengthens muscles, improves blood glucose control, and is said to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, people with lower physical fitness, age-related muscle weakness, lower muscle mass, ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Diabetes
Phys.org / Dual-atom platinum–ruthenium catalyst achieves efficient low-temperature carbon monoxide oxidation

A research team from the Institute of Metal Research (IMR) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed an efficient, stable, atomic-scale catalyst for carbon monoxide (CO) oxidation. This advancement offers promising ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Lab study suggests longer waves fracture floating ice sheets at lower stress

When waves are moving across ice-covered seas, they can cause sheets of ice to bend and ultimately break. Understanding the processes underlying these wave-induced ice fractures and predicting when they will occur could help ...

Jan 30, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Octopus-inspired 'smart skin' uses 4D printing to morph on cue

Despite the prevalence of synthetic materials across different industries and scientific fields, most are developed to serve a limited set of functions. To address this inflexibility, researchers at Penn State, led by Hongtao ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Mediterranean diet associated with lower risk of all stroke types

Following a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of all types of stroke among women, according to a study published in Neurology Open Access. The study does not prove that the Mediterranean diet is the cause ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Cardiology
Phys.org / Probiotics for plants: Microorganisms boost growth and nitrogen uptake

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have identified a bacterial genus that promotes root growth and nitrogen uptake in plants. The findings open new possibilities for developing customized "plant probiotics" ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Schools are increasingly telling students they must put their phones away. Ohio's example shows mixed results

Cellphones are everywhere—including, until recently, in schools.

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences