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Phys.org / Continuous video of black hole radio observations challenges shock wave theory

For years, scientists have relied primarily on radio imaging from techniques like very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) to study jets from the active galactic nuclei of supermassive black holes. This allows for the detection ...

Sep 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Japanese hinoki root essential oil may support better sleep at home

Sleep problems are common in middle age, particularly among women in their 40s and 50s. In a new study published Sept. 1, 2026, in the Journal of Wood Science, researchers explored whether essential oils derived from Hinoki ...

Sep 16, 2026
Phys.org / How individual cells 'surf' chemical waves to form a collective

Researchers have developed an innovative imaging technique to visualize the transition of single cells into multicellular organisms in new detail.

Sep 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Air pollutant exposure linked to heightened risk of death by suicide/suicidal thoughts

Exposure to air pollutants, especially small particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2), may heighten the risk of death by suicide and suicidal thoughts, suggests a pooled data analysis of the available ...

Sep 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Simple urine test could guide kidney-protective treatment choices in type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of chronic kidney disease, making prevention of kidney failure a key part of treatment. Newer diabetes medications, including GLP-1s and SGLT2 inhibitors, can reduce the risk of kidney disease, ...

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Global sexual and reproductive health and rights under threat, warn experts

As world leaders gather at the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA 81), experts in a special collection of articles published by The BMJ warn that the proposed merger of U.N. Women and the U.N. Population Fund ...

Sep 16, 2026
Phys.org / Avoiding a sticky situation: How cells stop messenger RNAs from clumping together

Messenger RNA, or mRNA, is best known for carrying genetic instructions from DNA to the cellular machinery that makes proteins. But all RNA molecules have another, less appreciated property: They are naturally sticky.

Sep 15, 2026
Tech Xplore / Compact AI training method reduces navigation conflicts in crowded environments

A research team led by Professor Daehee Park of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at DGIST, in collaboration with a research team from KAIST, has developed a learning technique that enables a single ...

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Learning reorganizes neural activity patterns to help distinguish important smells

Learning can change how the brain organizes sensory information, but researchers are still working out what those changes look like across large groups of neurons. One possibility is that the brain stores a familiar smell ...

Sep 15, 2026
Phys.org / Satellite data reveal ESG scores track public image more than actual forest loss

Environmental sustainability researchers at NUS found that widely used environmental, social and governance (ESG) ratings often fail to reflect companies' actual exposure to deforestation, highlighting the need to integrate ...

Sep 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Machine learning system can identify cancer cells based on how they scatter light

Cytological tests are a common method of screening for cancer cells in stained cell samples. Using a microscope, pathologists examine cells collected from bodily fluids, looking for telltale signs of malignancy, like enlarged ...

Sep 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Eye-blink rate offers a window into executive function and prefrontal development in early childhood

Executive function encompasses a suite of cognitive processes that enable individuals to regulate their behavior, thoughts and emotions. These skills are essential for tasks such as following instructions, controlling impulses ...

Sep 16, 2026