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Phys.org / Why some primates have even tougher births than humans

Scientists have long thought humans have a uniquely difficult birth compared with other primates. And it's true that, from an evolutionary perspective, we face an obstetrical dilemma. As we evolved to walk on two feet, our ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Study finds choice of team car could decide the Tour de France

Elite athletes competing in the Tour de France could gain more than eight seconds in the individual time trial depending solely on the type of team car following them, a new study has revealed.

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Atoms tell different stories when light hits a molecule in trillionths of a second

Researchers have captured how a molecule redistributes energy after absorbing light, differentiating the roles of individual atoms in the process. They used X-ray flashes from the European XFEL to show that different atoms ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study identifies patients with obesity most likely to benefit from GLP-1-based treatment

Why do some people lose substantial weight with GLP-1-based medications while others see more modest results? A Mayo Clinic study offers a potential answer by identifying a distinct biological subtype of obesity that responds ...

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke

Scientists have, for the first time, mapped in exquisite three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior.

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 booster strategies provide lasting immunity

Smaller doses of COVID-19 booster vaccines can provide long-lasting immunity, helping reduce costs and improve access to vaccination, according to new research. The findings could also inform vaccine dosing and options during ...

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Public health leadership needs to build trustworthy AI in health, expert argues

From disease surveillance to clinical care, artificial intelligence is transforming health. As AI becomes more deeply embedded in decisions affecting population health, a new editorial argues that realizing AI's full potential ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Federal ginseng rules poorly predict plant health

A YSE-led study published in Environmental Research Letters found that current federal rules regulating American ginseng harvest—based on plant age and leaf count—poorly predict the biological traits that matter most for ...

Jul 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Going to the cinema, theater or a museum may slow down physiological aging

An analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological aging.

Jul 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study finds smokers are unlikely to smoke more when switching to low-nicotine cigarettes

People who switch to cigarettes with dramatically reduced nicotine levels are unlikely to smoke more cigarettes or inhale more smoke to compensate for the lower nicotine content, according to a new study led by researchers ...

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why some people are more prone to negative emotions than others

Why are some people particularly prone to anxiety, worry or stress, while others remain more composed? An international study led by the Central Institute of Mental Health (CIMH) shows that the amygdala—previously considered ...

Jul 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sports scientists identify a performance enhancing effect of tapentadol

A study by researchers at Kent has revealed that the narcotic analgesic tapentadol has performance-enhancing effects on cyclists, making this drug a candidate for addition to the World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) list of ...

Jul 16, 2026