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Phys.org / How the 2024 solar superstorm drained Earth's radiation belt

In May 2024, Earth experienced its most intense geomagnetic storm since the Halloween storms of 2003. This "superstorm" filled night skies in many parts of the world with colorful aurorae, and it disrupted some infrastructure, ...

Sep 14, 2026
Phys.org / Experts offer advice in an era shaped by artificial intelligence, social media, misinformation

Brian Druker, M.D., has pretty much done it all as a pioneer in precision medicine. He developed a drug that turned chronic myeloid leukemia from a death sentence into a manageable condition; his discovery spurred the development ...

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Baby orangutans in India expose 'frightening' scale of trafficking

Five baby orangutans abandoned in an Indian forest have exposed a "massive" exotic wildlife trade, with traffickers smuggling increasingly rare species into the country, experts say.

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Humans or AI? Who or what can scam you more effectively?

A text from your neighborhood gardening club friend Ben offering a deal on seeds might seem too specific to be a scam. But that kind of personalization is exactly what can make phishing messages convincing.

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Active black holes reveal star-forming rings and shock waves in nine nearby galaxies

A new study of nine nearby galaxies has shown that actively growing supermassive black holes may contribute to, rather than prevent, star formation in their host galaxies.

Sep 14, 2026
Phys.org / Developing new asymmetric catalytic reactions for the synthesis of complex molecules

Do Hyun Ryu's research team in the Department of Chemistry at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) has developed two new asymmetric catalytic methods for the precise synthesis of complex molecules using chiral organic catalysts.

Sep 17, 2026
Tech Xplore / Flexible flight corridors let drones navigate cluttered spaces faster and more safely

Researchers at Durham University have developed a new drone navigation system that enables autonomous aircraft to fly faster, more smoothly and more safely through crowded and obstacle-filled environments. This leads to new ...

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Neuron cell bodies switch gene programs to steer growing axons, study finds

A new discovery by neuroscientists at Brown University's Carney Institute for Brain Science challenges long-held beliefs in neurobiology about how neurons extend axons to reach their targets.

Sep 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / At‑home drug disposal products can play an important role in keeping rural Coloradans safe

Some Coloradans have a drug problem: old prescription medications clogging their medicine cabinets.

Sep 18, 2026
Phys.org / Weather forecasts are significantly less accurate in poorer countries, analysis finds

Weather forecasts inform countless everyday decisions—from farmers deciding when to sow crops and energy companies anticipating demand to public authorities preparing for heat waves. But how useful those forecasts are depends ...

Sep 15, 2026
Tech Xplore / Why colder temps can be better for aircraft deicing systems

Deicing technologies often rely on heat to melt ice. But University of Texas at Dallas researchers have found that, under extreme cold, making ice even colder can weaken its grip on surfaces.

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Patient-specific AI technique could make minimally invasive surgeries safer and more precise

Researchers have created a new technique that accurately and rapidly matches X-rays captured during surgery with a patient's preoperative 3D medical scan. This method could make it easier for clinicians to precisely guide ...

Sep 16, 2026