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Tech Xplore / EU forces Google to share search data and open Android to rival AI companies

The European Union issued two new rules for Google on Thursday to force it to share search data and open up its Android operating system to rival AI companies.

Jul 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI analysis links pavement conditions to crash risk

A University of Houston professor of civil and environmental engineering is using artificial intelligence to make roads safer by connecting information that is usually analyzed separately. Lu Gao used AI to analyze large-scale ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / To measure a black hole's ultimate spin, we have to go to space

Despite their depiction as massive monsters that simply suck in everything, including light, astronomers know black holes actually spin. And they spin really, really quickly. Determining just how quickly is key to understanding ...

Jul 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / What's driving the obesity pandemic?

New research presented at the International Congress on Obesity (ICO2026), hosted by the World Obesity Federation (WOF) in Mexico City, Mexico, (15–17 July) asks what is driving the obesity pandemic.

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / World's first superconducting quantum heat engine offers path to larger quantum computers

Recent improvements in our understanding of how the principles of thermodynamics apply in the quantum realm could give a boost to quantum technology, and a clearer picture of quantum thermodynamics could in turn enhance our ...

Jul 13, 2026
Phys.org / As super El Niño draws global attention, the Indian Ocean may hold the key to Mediterranean climate extremes

As scientists around the world closely monitor the possible development of a powerful "Super El Niño," a new study suggests that another tropical ocean deserves equal attention. Researchers have found that temperature changes ...

Jul 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Going to the cinema, theater or a museum may slow down physiological aging

An analysis published online in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests higher levels of cultural engagement are significantly associated with lower physiological aging.

Jul 14, 2026
Tech Xplore / Gen Z is pushing back against AI—a reminder to all of us that the future isn't written

Martin Scorsese recently announced that he will be joining generative artificial intelligence (AI) company Black Forest Labs. He said he would embrace AI for storyboarding—the practice of creating a visual outline in the ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / New research shows how to expand the pool of tomorrow's leaders

Americans are dissatisfied with the state of leadership in the United States across several sectors—business, education, government and health care—a Harris poll showed in 2025. The survey raised a foundational question about ...

Jul 16, 2026
Phys.org / Researcher studies how people shift attention during everyday and high-stakes tasks

Sustaining attention over long periods affects everything from routine tasks to high-stakes decisions. Whether it is an umpire making a split-second call or a driver glancing at a navigation system, even small lapses in focus ...

Jul 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Research confirms depression impacts all 5 senses

A new study examining the impact of depression on all five senses could significantly improve how the condition is diagnosed and treated, opening the door to more targeted solutions for patients. Led by the University of ...

Jul 16, 2026
Tech Xplore / Bacterial cellulose offers sustainable path for high-performance energy storage, highlights study

As energy storage technologies continue to evolve, applications—from portable electronics to wearable devices and electric vehicles—require systems that can charge rapidly, deliver bursts of power on demand and withstand ...

Jul 16, 2026