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Phys.org / Climate change can affect human diseases in widespread and varied ways

As the planet edges towards 1.5°C of global warming, a new study led by the Natural History Museum, London has revealed that scientists still have only a limited understanding of how climate change is reshaping the risk ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / New agentic AI platform accelerates advanced optics design

Stanford engineers debuted a new framework introducing computational tools and self-reflective AI assistants, potentially advancing fields like optical computing and astronomy.

Dec 15, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / To see or not to see—distinguishing 'absence' from 'ignorance' to improve seabird conservation

What you don't see is as important as what you do, when it comes to mapping Antarctic seabird breeding sites.

Dec 15, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Iron minerals' hidden chemistry explains how soils trap carbon

While scientists have long known that iron oxide minerals help lock away enormous amounts of carbon—sequestering it from the atmosphere—a new Northwestern University study now reveals exactly why these minerals are such ...

Dec 15, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Decoding long COVID: Investigators reveal why the body keeps fighting the war

A new study from investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) sheds light on why some people never fully recover from COVID-19.

Phys.org / The best dinosaur discoveries of 2025

In 2025, dinosaurs were everywhere. In May, the BBC revived their landmark series Walking With Dinosaurs, while July saw the release of Jurassic World Rebirth, the seventh film in the extinction-proof Jurassic Park franchise.

Dec 16, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Pregnant women with opioid use disorder get more health care, but few medications

Perinatal mothers enrolled in Michigan Medicaid between 2012 and 2021 who had opioid use disorder were more likely to have a premature birth and to use more health care services than mothers without OUD, according to a University ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Phys.org / Can AI read your travel vibes? This research says yes

Feeling run down and needing a place to recharge, but not sure where to go? Wanting a place that only serves local coffee where you can look at paintings from local artists? Interested in renting an e-scooter to explore the ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Your blood proteins could predict your risk of an early death

Imagine if a simple blood test could offer a glimpse into your future health. Not just whether you have heart disease or cancer today, but whether your overall risk of dying in the next five or ten years is higher or lower ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Health
Dialog / Typhoons vacuum microplastics from ocean and deposit them on land, study finds

Tropical storms such as typhoons, hurricanes, and cyclones are Earth's most powerful weather systems. Born over warm oceans, they travel thousands of kilometers to land, traversing waters now polluted with plastics, from ...

Dec 14, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / How cranberries can be a Christmas cracker for health this festive season

From festive sauces to brightly colored juices, cranberries have long been part of our diets. Beyond their tart flavor and seasonal appeal, these red berries are often described as a superfood with several potential health ...

Dec 16, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / What makes people welcome or reject refugees? What research in Germany reveals

Across the EU, immigration is one of the most divisive topics in politics today. Germany, a country once known for its "Willkommenskultur" (welcome culture), is a case in point.

Dec 16, 2025 in Other Sciences