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Phys.org / Partner's spending habits can impact relationship dynamics

There may be a connection between how much a couple spends and saves and how happy they are in their relationship, according to a new study from the University of Georgia. The researchers found spouses who see their partners ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / As AI-generated music advances, humans still lead in creativity, research finds

AI can write songs, but still has a way to go before matching the creativity of tunes made by people, according to Carnegie Mellon University research.

Feb 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Quantum-inspired wireless technology could tackle 6G's biggest challenges

Researchers at Monash University and the University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that promises to make 6G networks faster, more reliable and energy-efficient. As ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Telecom
Medical Xpress / How aging changes rats' social choices and what that may mean for healthy aging

The loss of social connectedness as people age increases the odds of cognitive-related disorders and can worsen health outcomes in older populations. But is there a direct relationship between social behavior and cognition? ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Your genes matter more for lifespan now than they did a century ago: Here's why

How much do your genes determine how long you'll live? It's a question that fascinates us, and one that's been debated for decades. For years, the answer seemed settled—genes account for about 20–25% of the variation ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Genetics
Tech Xplore / Geometry behind how AI agents learn revealed

A new study from the University at Albany shows that artificial intelligence systems may organize information in far more intricate ways than previously thought. The study, "Exploring the Stratified Space Structure of an ...

Jan 31, 2026 in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / 'Key informants' report that farmers accept mental health help but face barriers

Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help—but that isn't ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / The infant universe's 'primordial soup' was actually soupy, study finds

In its first moments, the infant universe was a trillion-degree-hot soup of quarks and gluons. These elementary particles zinged around at light speed, creating a "quark-gluon plasma" that lasted for only a few millionths ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Physics
Tech Xplore / Mechanical engineers' wood-based material could cut energy costs

University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators have developed and patented a wood-based material that can store and discharge heat to help make building temperatures more comfortable without using electricity. ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Drinking during pregnancy linked to maladaptive adult drinking patterns in offspring

Mary Schneider and Alexander Converse, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, led an interdisciplinary study to explore how prenatal alcohol and stress exposure affect rhesus monkey offspring in adulthood. Their findings ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Neuroscience
Medical Xpress / Your gut remembers every diet

The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits with juice cleanses, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / How early pregnancy impacts aging: Implications for breast-cancer risk

A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades later by preventing age-related changes in breast cells that are ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Oncology & Cancer