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Phys.org / The fossil bird that choked to death on rocks, and no one knows why

A fossil only tells part of the story. When an animal's body is preserved as a fossil, there are often pieces missing, and even a perfectly preserved body doesn't tell the whole story of how that animal behaved, how it lived, ...

Dec 5, 2025 in Biology
Tech Xplore / These are the key AI players on the cover of Time's 'Architects of AI' magazine

Accompanying Time's annual person of the year selection Thursday is a magazine cover that resembles the "Lunch Atop a Skyscraper" photograph from the 1930s showing eight of the " Architects of AI " sitting on the beam.

Dec 11, 2025 in Business
Phys.org / Limitations of AI-based material prediction: Crystallographic disorder represents a stumbling block

Computer simulations and artificial intelligence often make significant errors when predicting the properties of new, high-performance materials, according to a new international study led by the University of Bayreuth. In ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Sexual minority individuals face higher cesarean risks

Individuals who identify as a sexual minority face higher risks of primary cesarean birth compared with their completely heterosexual peers, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. ...

Dec 11, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / Tea linked to stronger bones in older women, while coffee may pose risks

A new study from Flinders University offers insight into how two of the world's most popular beverages, coffee and tea, may influence bone health in older women.

Dec 11, 2025 in Gerontology & Geriatrics
Medical Xpress / Is narcissism a uniquely American trait? A new study suggests not

If you watch TV, read popular books or even study research articles, you may walk away believing narcissism is a uniquely United States-based characteristic, whether most common in American young adults, professionals in ...

Dec 11, 2025 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Molten metal nano-droplets reveal new hybrid state of matter where solids meet liquids

Researchers have discovered that not all atoms in a liquid are in motion and that some remain stationary regardless of the temperature, significantly impacting the solidification process, including the formation of an unusual ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / How biomedical innovation is healing animals to help people

It wasn't looking good for Major.

Dec 11, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Dietary restriction fuels T cells with ketones, boosting their cancer-fighting stamina

Reducing calorie intake helps cancer-fighting immune cells do their jobs more effectively, reports a study by Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators. The findings lay the groundwork for developing dietary strategies ...

Dec 9, 2025 in Immunology
Medical Xpress / Clean water boosts child health in Mozambique, study shows

In Mozambique, more than one in three children under five suffer from stunting (impaired physical growth) , a sign of chronic undernutrition. New research from the University of Notre Dame shows that improving access to safe ...

Dec 11, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Alkaline-loving microbes could help safeguard nuclear waste buried deep underground for thousands of years

Billions of alkaline-loving microbes could offer a new way to protect nuclear waste buried deep underground. This approach overcomes the limitations of current cement barriers, which can crack or break down over time.

Dec 5, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Radiofrequency upgrades ensure accelerator stability and reliability

Running a synchrotron light source is a massive team effort that brings hundreds of highly skilled and specialized professionals together. The radiofrequency (RF) group at the National Synchrotron Light Source II (NSLS-II), ...

Dec 11, 2025 in Physics