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Phys.org / Identifying where lithium ions reside in a new solid-state electrolyte that could lead to improved batteries

Recent research published in Science introduces a promising solid electrolyte material that could improve the performance of next-generation lithium batteries, particularly at lower temperatures. Illinois Institute of Technology ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Chemistry
Tech Xplore / Discrete spatial diffusion models data while obeying scientific principles

Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a new approach that addresses the limitations of generative AI models. Unlike generative diffusion models, the team's Discrete Spatial Diffusion approach honors ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Computer Sciences
Medical Xpress / Control valve discovered in gut's plumbing system may hold answers to constipation and diarrhea

Although constipation and diarrhea may seem like opposite problems, they both hinge on the same underlying issue: how much fluid moves into the gut. These common issues affect millions of people in the U.S. each year, yet ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Hormone estradiol shapes women's brain responses to threat after trauma, study finds

Women are more than twice as likely as men to develop stress-related conditions such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but the biological mechanisms underlying that risk have remained poorly understood. New research ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Study offers possible solution to a gravitational wave mystery

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder may have solved a pressing mystery about the universe's gravitational wave background.

Jan 8, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / A stress-related chemical could initiate symptoms of depression

Depression, one of the most prevalent mental health disorders worldwide, is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, impaired daily functioning and a loss of interest in daily activities, often along with altered ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / New method reveals how mutations drive transthyretin amyloidosis and guides precision drug design

An international research team reveals new molecular mechanisms associated with pathogenic mutations in the protein transthyretin that cause transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), a group of fatal progressive diseases. The results, ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / A tug-of-war explains a decades-old question about how bacteria swim

Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of biology's most intensively studied molecular machines.

Jan 9, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Origin cells for common malignant brain tumor in young adults uncovered

IDH-mutant glioma, caused by abnormalities in a specific gene (IDH), is the most common malignant brain tumor among young adults under the age of 50. It is a refractory brain cancer that is difficult to treat due to its high ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Psychological traits that may fuel conspiracy theorist mindset identified

Conspiracy theories are one of the banes of the modern world, exacerbated by the internet and social media. What was once relegated to the fringe has now been pushed into the mainstream, actively shaping public discourse ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / OLED lighting: Corrugated panel design extends longevity and efficiency

The organic light emitting diodes—known widely as OLEDs—that create vibrant smartphone displays could illuminate rooms, but current designs burn out too quickly at the high brightness needed for room lighting. A new approach ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / How does glass 'shake' and why does it start flowing when pushed hard enough?

Glassy materials are everywhere, with applications far exceeding windowpanes and drinking glasses. They range from bioactive glasses for bone repair and amorphous pharmaceuticals that boost drug solubility to ultra-pure silica ...

Jan 9, 2026 in Physics