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Phys.org / World Cup data reveals initiative alone doesn't improve team performance

Team members' initiative can help teams succeed, but only when it is paired with strong coordination, according to new research from Washington State University.

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / New polymer design could make everyday plastics easier to break down without losing performance

An Ehime University research team directed by H. Shimomoto and E. Ihara has developed a new molecular design strategy that imparts degradability to carbon–carbon (C–C) backbone polymers. The study, published in Macromolecules, ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Non-Hermitian geometry reveals when quantum amplification depends only on start and end points

In quantum mechanics, the geometry of quantum states has emerged as a powerful framework for understanding phenomena ranging from electrical conductivity to superconductivity. One research direction aims to extend these geometric ...

Jun 27, 2026
Tech Xplore / Microsoft, AWS deploy engineer armies to help make AI profitable

AWS and Microsoft want to embed thousands of their own engineers at client companies to help them capitalize on artificial intelligence, which has yet to turn a profit in the business world.

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Image: Mediterranean Sea breaks June surface heat record

This image shows the sea surface temperature anomaly detected in the Mediterranean Sea on June 29, 2026, compared with the average for the period 1991–2020, with dark red indicating temperatures that exceed the average by ...

Jul 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Preserved testicular tissue produces early germ cells after childhood cancer treatment

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet have demonstrated that it is possible to create early germ cells from preserved testicular tissue of young boys facing cancer therapy. The study, published in the journal Human Reproduction ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Grasslands could lose four times more carbon uptake under future drought conditions

The effects of individual climate factors on ecosystems are usually considered in isolation. However, in reality, they occur simultaneously and influence each other. Increasing CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere contribute ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Mission documents ecosystem interactions of radioactive waste dumped in the Atlantic between 1950 and 1990

Between 1950 and 1990, more than 200,000 barrels filled with radioactive waste were dumped in the depths of the North-East Atlantic. Following an initial mission carried out between June 15 and July 11, 2025, to map the area ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / Awe and the 'overview effect' may shape how students learn geography

University of Phoenix College of General Studies announced the publication of a new article in The Geography Teacher, authored by Jacquelyn Kelly, Ph.D., associate dean, College of General Studies; Dianna Gielstra, Ph.D., ...

Jul 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / New T‑cell therapy targets three tumor proteins, shows early survival gains in aggressive pediatric brain cancers

Researchers report encouraging early results from a first-in-human clinical trial led by Children's National Hospital using a new T-cell immunotherapy for children and young adults with some of the deadliest brain tumors, ...

Jun 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations

Few substances are as deeply woven into everyday life as alcohol. It is a fixture at holiday celebrations, work-related social gatherings, sporting events, airports and brunch or dinner tables. A raised glass for a toast, ...

Jul 2, 2026
Phys.org / AI analysis of data from multiple sensors can improve earthquake detection

One seismometer is often not enough to reliably detect earthquakes or human activity such as underground nuclear tests. Rather, researchers combine readings from seismometers distributed across a small geographic area to ...

Jul 2, 2026