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Phys.org / ATLAS observes new Bc meson excited state

Protons and neutrons—the building blocks of matter—belong to a huge class of particles called hadrons. Hadrons are composite particles made of quarks that are bound together by the strong force. They are classified into two ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Expanded susceptibility and transmission in circulating avian influenza viruses reshape wild bird mortality

Johanna Harvey, an assistant professor of wildlife disease ecology at the University of Rhode Island, has described bird flu in public presentations as a quiet virus with loud consequences. Now, she's published a new paper ...

May 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study links eight heart-healthy habits to lower diabetes risk in postmenopausal women

Type 2 diabetes is often associated with excessive sugar intake, but lifestyle factors including body weight, exercise, and smoking habits can also influence risk. A new study published in Diabetology has found that greater ...

May 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / New genetic map of the human eye reveals clues to vision loss

An international team led by University of Manchester scientists has created the most detailed picture yet of how genetic differences shape the way the human eye works. The breakthrough could help explain why millions of ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Smartphones may soon be able to track hidden objects using LiDAR

Modern smartphones are packed with incredible technology, from high-resolution cameras and advanced graphics chips to AI processors. In premium models, this hardware includes LiDAR (light detection and ranging), which helps ...

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / It looks like rice's own defense, but this fungal trick turns a lifesaving response into a crop-killing weapon

For about half the global population, rice is the staple food. Yet every year, a fungal disease—rice blast—destroys harvests that could feed 60 million people. Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists forecast milder Chesapeake Bay dead zone in 2026

Scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, FlowWest and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science recently announced that the Chesapeake Bay's annual "dead zone" is expected to be relatively mild ...

May 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI uncovers why squeezed tumors grow slower under physical pressure

Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about why physical forces slow cancer growth—and the answer could reshape how the disease is treated. A multidisciplinary team from University of Galway, CÚRAM, the Taighde ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Imaginary-time technique speeds X-ray scattering simulations by 50-fold for extreme matter

Researchers at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) have developed a new procedure, enabling them to speed up elaborate computer simulations that analyze matter under extreme conditions. In particular, this work ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Stretching and squeezing drive the timing of glacial meltwater release

As meltwater drains through and beneath a glacier, it can alter how the ice flows and whether it breaks apart. Meltwater can also cause feedback that leads to more ice loss. Understanding when and how glacial meltwater drains ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists have scrapped the worst‑case climate scenario—because action is making a difference

When major new climate change scenarios are released, there's always strong interest. These scenarios lay out what our future climate will look like, depending on how fast we act to cut emissions.

May 27, 2026
Phys.org / Protein shape mapping could detect diseases before symptoms appear

A University of Mississippi professor and his team have developed a technology that may one day lead to the early diagnosis of juvenile diabetes and CTE caused by traumatic brain injuries. The technology allows researchers ...

May 26, 2026