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Medical Xpress / Traffic accidents increase the day after a mass shooting, data reveal

Mass shootings cause distress nationwide. Examining national data and internet search trends, Harvard Medical School researchers found that the disruption also manifests on the road.

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Changing behavior to aid weight loss may be linked to reduced risks of obesity related cancers

A new systematic review and meta-analysis presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, July 15–17, is the first study to show that behavioral ...

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers upgrade allergy test to better detect the antibodies that trigger reactions

Allergies can be minor or life-threatening, and current diagnostic blood tests are not always adequate for determining which substances patients need to avoid to prevent a reaction.

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / Why natural forests survive heat waves better than planted forests

When a record-breaking drought and heat wave swept across China's Yangtze River Basin in 2022, forests across the region faced an extreme test. The event provided a rare opportunity for researchers to test how different forests ...

Jul 10, 2026
Phys.org / Data-driven tool can find mineral biosignatures on other worlds

A technique for judging whether a common mineral formed through biological activity could aid the search for ancient life on Earth and Mars. Apatite is a ubiquitous phosphate mineral found in terrestrial and extraterrestrial ...

Jul 14, 2026
Tech Xplore / Meta employees allege discriminatory AI-driven layoffs

Twenty-six Meta employees have filed a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of using artificial intelligence to select workers for mass layoffs, a claim strongly denied by the trillion-dollar company.

Jul 15, 2026
Tech Xplore / Dataset filtering provides only limited protection against CSAM generation in text-to-image models, study finds

Text-to-image models have made it significantly easier to generate synthetic images, including harmful and illegal content such as child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In public debates and policy discussions, a commonly proposed ...

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from a single bone

A new study published in Scientific Reports describes the identification of a new species of long-necked dinosaur found in the Phu Kradung Formation in Thailand. The team calls the dinosaur Uragasaurus kalasinensis and says ...

Jul 10, 2026
Phys.org / New mechanism shows how plants rapidly adapt to intense sunlight

Plants do not wait hours to respond to intense sunlight—they react within minutes. Researchers at Bielefeld University and the Australian National University have discovered a new signaling pathway that enables plants to ...

Jul 14, 2026
Tech Xplore / Researchers develop intelligent 3D twins of crime scenes

A crime scene is often accessible only for a short period of time. During that time, all relevant evidence must be documented quickly, and even small details can prove crucial. Researchers at the Technical University of Munich ...

Jul 15, 2026
Dialog / How the built environment can help protect mental health in a changing climate

When people think about climate change, they often picture melting glaciers, stronger storms, rising temperatures, or prolonged droughts. These visible consequences dominate headlines and shape public discussions. Yet another ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / Diacylglycerols for cleaner oil processing, functional foods and medical nutrition

Fats and oils are essential to life. They provide energy, support the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, contribute to the structure of cell membranes, and give foods their flavor, texture and mouthfeel. Yet the way fats ...

Jul 15, 2026