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Phys.org / How microorganisms on rock surfaces shape groundwater

Deep beneath the Earth's surface, in the pores and crevices of rock, live huge communities of microorganisms. They are invisible to the naked eye—yet they play a central role in the quality of our groundwater and in global ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Smart speaker may improve mental health and blood sugar levels for seniors with type 2 diabetes

A simple smart speaker may be the latest tool to help seniors with some of the mental and physical challenges of type 2 diabetes. A new study published in JAMA Network Open reports that using an Amazon Echo Dot helped reduce ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Diabetes
Phys.org / Iron catalyst drives asymmetric 1,6 addition of aliphatic Grignard reagents to α,β,γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds

Scientists at the Institute of Science Tokyo (Science Tokyo) have successfully realized the highly selective asymmetric 1,6 addition of aliphatic Grignard reagents to α,β,γ,δ-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. This new methodology ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Poverty intervention program in Bangladesh may reinforce gender gaps, study shows

In Bangladesh, programs targeting ultra-poor, rural households can help families escape extreme poverty. However, the programs may have the unintended consequence of reinforcing gender gaps, a new study from the University ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Berberine shows no advantage over placebo for reducing liver and belly fat

A multicenter research effort in China conducted clinical trial testing of oral berberine for six months in diabetes-free adults with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Visceral adipose ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Overweight & Obesity
Tech Xplore / Emoticons can confuse LLMs, causing 'silent failures' in coding responses

Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can process and generate texts in various languages, are now widely used by people worldwide. These models have proved to be effective in rapidly sourcing ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Computer Sciences
Phys.org / What a policy restricting mothers' overseas migration in Sri Lanka means for children's health and education

International labor migration plays a vital role in supporting families across low- and middle-income countries, often providing a critical source of income for families back home. However, when mothers migrate abroad for ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Late-January US snowstorm wasn't historically exceptional: NOAA

Despite its deadly impacts, the recent winter storm that battered much of the United States was not historically exceptional, official data showed Monday.

Feb 2, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Q&A: A more realistic way to study cocaine use could accelerate addiction research

You may be surprised to learn that, according to AddictionHelp.com, an estimated 12% of American adults (~41 million) have used powder cocaine in their lifetimes. Thankfully, not everyone who partakes develops an addiction, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / 'Ghost' providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients

Almost one-third of physicians who are enrolled in Medicaid don't actually care for a single patient covered by Medicaid insurance, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University.

Feb 2, 2026 in Medical economics
Medical Xpress / New metric can help physicians to monitor lung health

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma before symptoms start. ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Inflammatory disorders
Phys.org / New research finds interventions from child welfare services are linked to higher rates of criminalization

A new study, published in the journal Child Abuse & Neglect, showed that children who receive interventions from child welfare services are more likely to have experienced complex health issues, adversity, or maltreatment.

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences