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Phys.org / Older chemical libraries show promise for fighting resistant strains of COVID-19 virus

SARS‑CoV‑2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to mutate, with some newer strains becoming less responsive to current antiviral treatments like Paxlovid. Now, University of California San Diego scientists and an ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Chemistry
Tech Xplore / Paving the way for solar fuels from CO₂

Researchers at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), in collaboration with Stanford University, Antwerp University and Hasselt University, have achieved an advance in the development of sustainable materials for the production ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / 'Brainquake' phenomenon links psychotic states to chaotic information flow

Some psychiatric disorders, particularly schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BP), can prompt the emergence of so-called psychotic states, mental states characterized by distorted thinking patterns, altered perceptions and ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Healthy routines can stay on track —even during holiday chaos, say nutritionists

The holidays can bring travel, busy schedules and family events, and for many people, that means healthy habits slip. But experts say staying well during this time doesn't require perfection.

Dec 8, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Agent Orange exposure tied to earlier and more severe cases of myelodysplastic syndrome

A new national study shows for the first time that people exposed to Agent Orange face a higher risk of developing myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), tend to develop it earlier, and often have more aggressive disease that is ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Genetics
Medical Xpress / Study exposes hidden Alzheimer's 'hot spots' in rural Maryland

A new statewide spatial analysis of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) has uncovered significant disparities in Maryland's rural communities, offering a striking example of how health care accessibility is shaping ...

Tech Xplore / New ultra-thin nanomesh electrodes enable breathable 'electronic skin'

Researchers have successfully developed a high-resolution electronic skin (e-skin) device on a breathable (nanomesh) substrate using transfer technology employed in semiconductor manufacturing.

Phys.org / Uncovering harvest and nutrient strategies to boost bioenergy profits

To meet ambitious U.S. Department of Energy targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), production of purpose-grown energy crops must ramp up significantly. Although researchers have made substantial progress in understanding ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Warm oceans seem to be turning even 'weak' cyclones into deadly rainmakers

The final week of November was devastating for several South Asian countries. Communities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand were inundated as Cyclones Ditwah and Senyar unleashed days of relentless rain. Millions were ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / How the 'hypnagogic state' of drowsiness could enhance your creativity

The Beatles' song Yesterday was written in what psychologists refer to as the "hypnagogic state." This is the twilight zone between sleep and wakefulness, when we drowsily linger in a semi-conscious state, experiencing vivid ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Inside the gut: What our stool could tell us about our diet, gut microbes and health

Researchers from King's College London have found that molecules in stool samples can accurately reflect what people eat and how their gut microbiome responds, offering a potential new tool to study nutrition and its impact ...

Dec 8, 2025 in Gastroenterology
Medical Xpress / What's the difference between a tumor and cancer?

The terms tumor and cancer can refer to different types of lumps and bumps. But the terms are often confused and misused—by the general public and even health professionals.

Dec 8, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer