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Phys.org / Helpful microbes could battle pathogens in our hospitals and schools—with the help of AI to make it work

Helpful microbes that combat harmful pathogens could be the answer to rising antimicrobial resistance—particularly within built environments such as hospitals, homes and schools.

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: Why it's a problem

China has become one of Africa's largest development financiers. Since 2000, Chinese and other state-backed institutions have committed more than US$180 billion in loans to African countries. The money has been used to finance ...

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / New cancer drug shows promise in mesothelioma trial

Mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer, usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Inhaled asbestos fibers become lodged in the lungs, causing inflammation that can lead to tumor formation decades later. Worldwide, about ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / New mechanism shows how plants rapidly adapt to intense sunlight

Plants do not wait hours to respond to intense sunlight—they react within minutes. Researchers at Bielefeld University and the Australian National University have discovered a new signaling pathway that enables plants to ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / New Jurassic dinosaur species identified in Thailand from a single bone

A new study published in Scientific Reports describes the identification of a new species of long-necked dinosaur found in the Phu Kradung Formation in Thailand. The team calls the dinosaur Uragasaurus kalasinensis and says ...

Jul 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Bile acid buildup drives spread of breast cancer, discovery reveals

A buildup of bile acids caused by an unhealthy gut can drive breast cancer to other parts of the body, new University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center research reveals. The findings could open the door to new ways ...

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / Twisted ultrathin magnet retains magnetization after field changes, study finds

The properties of ultrathin magnets can be specifically altered by a slight twist between two atomic monolayers. This is the conclusion reached by an international research team led by TU Darmstadt in a study published in ...

Jul 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cannabis-derived treatment eases agitation in hospice-eligible dementia patients, trial finds

In a first-of-its-kind clinical trial, U.S. researchers found that people with agitation and dementia in late life who took a special medical formulation of two active ingredients found in marijuana—THC and CBD—had significantly ...

Jul 14, 2026
Tech Xplore / Paintable electrodes could power creative and colorful wearable sensors

Engineers at Penn State are blending art and science to create cute, paint-on tattoos that could help spot heart attacks early, power robotic prosthetics and read brain waves—all within a colorful, customizable system that ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Metabolites produced by gut bacteria may protect against fungal infection

A metabolic byproduct formed when gut bacteria break down dietary fiber appears to protect against dangerous fungal infections common in immunocompromised patients, a study led by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers ...

Jul 14, 2026
Phys.org / As snowpack shrinks, Sierra Nevada mountain ponds undergo dramatic change

On a summer afternoon in the Sierra Nevada, a mountain pond can look calm and still, reflecting granite peaks and alpine sky. But beneath the surface, these small, shallow waters are anything but stable. In fact, they are ...

Jul 15, 2026
Phys.org / New algorithm improves gene expression marker identification across diverse biological systems

Researchers have developed a new computational approach that enables more accurate selection of genes that characterize different cellular states from mRNA-seq data, offering a more interpretable way to analyze complex biological ...

Jul 15, 2026