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Phys.org / NASA delays the first Artemis moonshot with astronauts because of extreme cold at the launch site

NASA has delayed astronauts' upcoming trip to the moon because of near-freezing temperatures expected at the launch site.

Jan 30, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Blood test measuring epigenetic instability aids in detecting early-stage cancers

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a novel liquid biopsy approach to identify early-stage cancers by measuring the random variation in DNA methylation patterns, rather than the absolute level ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Everyday movements are more beneficial for osteoarthritis patients than handgrip strength, say researchers

Daily physical activities play a far greater role in the well-being of patients with osteoarthritis than handgrip strength or isolated motor tasks, according to new research from the University of Sharjah. The study, published ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Arthritis & Rheumatism
Phys.org / The type of job you do could be affecting your ability to save money—and not just because of the salary

It's often said that millions of people in the UK don't save enough—with one in ten adults saving no money at all. That figure from a 2025 report from the Financial Conduct Authority regulator came with a warning that it's ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Nature as therapy: Research shows how the outdoors can help us to heal

Nature-based therapy may help people to find hope, meaning and a deeper sense of connection, according to new research from The University of Manchester.

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / AI enables a who's who of brown bears in Alaska

A team of scientists from EPFL and Alaska Pacific University has developed an AI program that can recognize individual bears in the wild, despite the substantial changes that occur in their appearance over the summer season. ...

Jan 29, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Multiple bacteria may be behind elk hoof disease

A debilitating hoof disease affecting elk herds across the Pacific Northwest appears to be driven not by a single pathogen but by multiple bacterial species working together, according to a study led by researchers in Washington ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Study finds visceral pain boosts empathy more than skin pain

Interoceptive, visceral pain from within the body is perceived more unpleasant than exteroceptive pain from outside the body. A new study shows that the type of pain also influences how we empathize with others.

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Fast-moving floodwater poses hidden danger for cities

New research, led by Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Lea Dasallas at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC), shows that even shallow floodwater can be powerful enough to knock people off their feet or sweep vehicles ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Companies need to balance domestic demand with global growth: A study of Japan's lithium-ion battery industry

New research has found that while a large home market base was beneficial in selling a product, it could become a trap if companies focus too much on the domestic market and fail to respond to global opportunities and technological ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Business
Medical Xpress / Does coffee raise your blood pressure? Here's how much it's OK to drink

Coffee first entered human lives and veins over 600 years ago.

Feb 2, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / A world-first mouse that makes gene activity visible

DNA can be thought of as a vast library that stores all genetic information. Cells do not use this information all at once. Instead, they copy only the necessary parts into RNA, which is then used to produce proteins—the ...

Jan 31, 2026 in Biology