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Medical Xpress / More can be done to reduce Legionnaires' disease risk in Australia, according to study

Flinders University researchers have identified opportunities to strengthen Legionella risk management across Australia by introducing uniform best practices across all states and territories.

Jun 25, 2026
Phys.org / Powerful seismic waves from Japan's 2011 earthquake struck Earth's core and bounced back up, moving the island eastward

In 2011, Japan reeled from the effects of a devastating magnitude 9.0 earthquake. But unnoticed in the chaos resulting from the quake, its major aftershocks and the tsunami it caused, something strange happened. About 16 ...

Jun 19, 2026
Phys.org / How fair climate action works: Findings from 88 countries with 5 billion people

A study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) now sheds light, for the first time, on the carbon intensity of household consumption across much of the world—and thus on the distributional impact of climate ...

Jun 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI-driven race strategy could give Formula One teams competitive advantage

Scientists believe AI could provide F1 strategists with additional information to inform their decision-making during races—where quick decision-making based on data can improve performance on track. Dr. Antonio Rago, a lecturer ...

Jun 25, 2026
Phys.org / Perfectly preserved pterosaur wing rewrites the fossil rulebook

An international study led by Curtin University has revealed new insights into how an ancient flying reptile was preserved in extraordinary detail for 113 million years, offering a rare glimpse into a vanished world.

Jun 18, 2026
Tech Xplore / 85% of kids are still using social media despite ban. But we need a new measure to judge its success

Six months on from Australia's under-16s social media ban taking effect, the early verdict from headlines and children themselves has been blunt: It isn't working.

Jun 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Three-armed Sashimi-Bot learns to slice and serve fish like a pro

If you ever need help in the kitchen cutting fish into appetizing bites, a new three-armed robot may be able to help. And that's no easy feat for robots. While they are generally good at picking up rigid objects, something ...

Jun 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / New COPD injection targets proteins in body to reduce inflammation

For the first time, patients have received a new injection for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), thanks to research by King's College London.

Jun 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Underwater robots that are always on call pave the way for pipeline and cable security

Growing economic activity in the ocean space is increasing the need for more regular monitoring and inspection of underwater infrastructure and its surroundings. Autonomous underwater vehicles capable of monitoring and inspecting ...

Jun 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Mediterranean-inspired diet with added methionine extends healthy lifespan in mice

A plant- and fish-based, low-protein diet paired with small amounts of an amino acid commonly found in eggs, meat and dairy increased healthy lifespan and decreased frailty and fat mass in mice, according to a new USC study ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / El Niño is underway, satellite observations show

El Niño, characterized by warmer-than-normal water temperatures in parts of the equatorial Pacific, made its return in June 2026. Observations of sea surface height from the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite that month ...

Jun 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Will GLP-1s lead to fewer prescriptions for older adults?

As people age, they often develop chronic conditions, many of which need to be managed with multiple prescription medications. While medications are important for disease management, polypharmacy poses an increased risk for ...

Jun 25, 2026