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Phys.org / AI-informed AdaptiveFlow redefines large-scale cloud computing for drug discovery

Researchers today announced AdaptiveFlow, an AI-informed platform that can virtually screen billions of drug-like molecules with a 1,000-fold reduction in computational costs over existing methods. Developed and validated ...

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Research identifies lasting brain changes associated with adolescent binge alcohol exposure

New research from the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine provides insight into how binge alcohol exposure during adolescence may cause lasting changes in brain function that persist into adulthood, potentially ...

Sep 1, 2026
Phys.org / Zero‑alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people think about them?

Over the past decade, zero-alcohol drinks have gone from a relatively niche product to a staple in supermarket aisles, liquor stores and pubs.

Sep 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Decoding pet talk may help explain how pets affect our well-being

Every "good girl," every "who wants a treat," every one-sided debate with the cat—University of Arizona researchers have found a way to measure it all.

Sep 1, 2026
Phys.org / Prom season can increase body image anxiety for some teens—how parents can help

Prom is one of the most exciting events on the school calendar for many high school seniors.

Sep 4, 2026
Tech Xplore / Like a bird, this drone uses touch to grip branches and rest

Drones often hover in the air, noisy and whining. They can already be used for many tasks, but not when you need some quiet. Their batteries would also last longer if they could take a "rest" from time to time. But when a ...

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Managing chronic conditions together may be key to longer lifespan, canine study finds

As dogs age, many develop more than one chronic health condition. New research from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) shows those conditions can dramatically shorten a dog's lifespan, ...

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Extraordinary immune gene diversity in Atlantic herring exceeds that of other vertebrates, including humans

Atlantic herring travel in massive schools that can contain hundreds of millions—and sometimes even billions—of fish. While this abundance is characteristic of one of the most successful vertebrates on Earth, it also creates ...

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Los Angeles Basin map shows deep sediments that could amplify earthquake shaking

In computer simulations of the Big One—a large-magnitude earthquake that may occur along the San Andreas Fault in California—seismic waves ripple from the epicenter of a magnitude 7.8 earthquake near the Salton Sea into the ...

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Pre-surgery immunotherapy may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer

With a five-year survival rate of barely 5%, glioblastoma remains one of the deadliest brain cancers. First-line treatment consists of surgery to remove as much tumor tissue as possible.

Sep 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI models show promising results in ICU mortality predictions

Predicting mortality risk in intensive care unit (ICU) patients is a crucial part of medical treatment, and recent research has found artificial intelligence could help clinicians make more efficient and accurate decisions.

Sep 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / GLP-1 use among young children with obesity in US remains rare but is rising rapidly

Although the number of U.S. children under age 12 with obesity who are prescribed the weight-loss drugs Saxenda, Wegovy and Zepbound remains low, it was 310 times higher in June 2026 than in 2019, when the drugs were first ...

Sep 4, 2026