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Phys.org / First full zoysia grass genetic blueprint opens doors for drought-tolerant turf

A new genomic resource from the Texas A&M AgriLife Research plant genomics team is providing a powerful new foundation for faster, more precise turfgrass genetics and breeding. The team discovered a breakthrough genome that ...

Aug 7, 2026
Phys.org / The asteroid that may be three worlds

What shape is an asteroid? For (44) Nysa, the honest answer until now has been that nobody knew. It is one of the brightest and largest E-type asteroids in the main belt, a class with a surface rich in enstatite, and its ...

Aug 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Alzheimer's-linked tau disrupts mitochondria, reversing electron flow in nerve cells

A protein named tau, which has been strongly implicated in the world's No. 1 cause of dementia—Alzheimer's disease—and several other neurodegenerative disorders, may spur these diseases in a way that differs greatly from ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / Australia has pledged to restore nature. But could we ever bring back lost ecosystems?

Nature is not doing well in Australia. Many unique mammals, birds and insects are struggling. Entire ecosystems are collapsing.

Aug 9, 2026
Phys.org / New quantum microscopy trick quadruples microscope resolution

Three years after a team of Caltech scientists showed that pairs of entangled photons could double the resolution of a light microscope, the same lab has figured out a way to double down on that improvement. They have now ...

Aug 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Microplastics cross placenta-like barrier and disrupt key pregnancy hormones in new cell model study

Tiny, near-invisible fragments of plastic shed from the products we use every day through sunlight and mechanical wear have been quietly working their way deep into the human body. Microplastics have already been found in ...

Aug 4, 2026
Tech Xplore / RL-100 framework helps robots refine learned tasks amid real-world disruptions

Robots are gradually making their way into a variety of settings, ranging from households to public spaces, offices, factories and health care facilities. Despite their potential, however, many existing robots do not perform ...

Aug 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Dense breasts or breast cancer in the family? What screening changes mean for you

The way women are screened for breast cancer in Australia is changing. According to a newly released review, this means moving away from screening based largely on someone's age. Instead, screening would be tailored according ...

Aug 9, 2026
Phys.org / Hidden anatomy of clouds reveals how rain may begin without ice crystals

The initiation of rain in clouds without ice remains one of the largest unsolved mysteries in atmospheric science.

Aug 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Why laughter can trigger sudden muscle weakness in people with narcolepsy

Narcolepsy is a chronic neurological condition characterized by disruptions in the regulation of sleep-wake cycles. People with this condition often experience extreme sleepiness during the day and, in some cases, a sudden ...

Aug 5, 2026
Phys.org / Powerhouses for fake meat: Muscle protein can now be grown in chloroplasts of lettuce and tobacco plants

Livestock farming requires valuable land to grow fodder, uses vast amounts of freshwater and contributes to global warming through methane and nitrous oxide emissions. And, for many consumers it is important to prevent animal ...

Aug 6, 2026
Phys.org / Honduras review confirms 227 native mammal species after eight-year effort

An eight-year international research effort has produced the most comprehensive review of Honduras' mammals since 1998, verifying 227 native species across 146 genera and 42 families, along with three introduced rodent species. ...

Aug 7, 2026