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Phys.org / New research shows God-believing 'nones' align closely with religious Americans

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans now identify as religious "nones," and new research from University of Nebraska–Lincoln sociologist Philip Schwadel suggests that this fast-growing group is far more ideologically diverse than commonly ...

Feb 11, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / xAI sees key staff exits, Musk promises moon factories

Half of the original founding team at Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup xAI has now departed after two co-founders resigned in rapid succession this week, raising fresh questions about talent retention ahead of ...

Feb 11, 2026 in Business
Phys.org / Passing got faster and more accurate in top soccer leagues, study finds

The amount and accuracy of passing in the game of soccer—called football across much of the world—has climbed in recent years, according to new research. The average passing volume, pass accuracy, and the percentage of ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Neurodivergent youth in the U.S. are at increased risk for dating abuse, according to study

A study from Boston University has found that 74% of neurodivergent youth in the U.S. who have had a dating partner in the past year have experienced one or more forms of psychological, cyber, physical, or sexual dating abuse. ...

Medical Xpress / Discovery of unique brain tumor subtypes offers hope for targeted glioma therapies

Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms behind three unique subtypes of mismatch repair deficient high-grade gliomas. The findings provide a clearer understanding of how these tumors develop, explain why patients respond ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Medical Xpress / Genetic link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure uncovered

Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, according to new research from the University of Surrey, U.K., and the Université de Lille, France. In a large-scale study, scientists examined genetic data linked ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Cardiology
Phys.org / Breeding a better cucumber: New genetic map reveals 171,892 structural variants

Cucumber is an economically important crop worldwide, ranking as the third most-produced vegetable after tomatoes and onions. Yet breeding improved varieties—plants that are more resilient, produce better-shaped fruit, ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Ovarian cancer cells surprise scientists—the body's own defense may be the key to longer survival

A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others. Tumors positive for a molecule called MHC class II are linked to stronger immune responses ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Upcycling genes: 'SUPER' platform improves underperforming genetic parts

A research team has developed the "SUPER (Synthetic Upcycling Platform for Engineering Regulators)" platform, which dramatically enhances the performance and stability of gene regulatory devices. This research was recently ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Structural differences found in brains of people with panic disorder

Panic disorder (PD) is a mental health disorder characterized by recurring panic attacks, episodes of intense fear and anxiety accompanied by physical sensations and physiological responses such as a racing heart, shortness ...

Feb 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Not all gigs are equal: Informal self-employment linked to lower pay, poorer health and instability

Not all self-employment guarantees financial security, with informal arrangements posing the greatest risks to well-being for many workers. Using machine learning to classify self-employment, a new University of Michigan ...

Feb 11, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Study finds rediscovered music yields wildly different performances without shared traditions

Rediscovering long forgotten music does not mean recovering how it was meant to be performed, and that is a major challenge for the arts, finds a new study from the University of Surrey. An expert has found that rediscovered ...

Feb 11, 2026 in Other Sciences