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Phys.org / Q&A: Expert discusses AI, automation drive autonomous science origin in scientific research

Rob Moore is a recognized leader in the development of autonomous science and self-driving laboratories at the Department of Energy's (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL). A Tennessee native who spent five years as ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / This nasal spray rewinds the aging brain, restoring memory and reversing inflammation in preclinical models

Picture this: your brain is a high-performance engine. Over decades, it doesn't just wear down, it also starts to run hot. Tiny "fires" of inflammation smolder deep within the brain's memory center, creating a persistent ...

Apr 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / A major pregnancy scare collapses: Tylenol shows no autism risk in more than 1.5 million children

Acetaminophen, which also goes by names like paracetamol or Tylenol, is a common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer. It is often prescribed during pregnancy to help with mild to moderate pain. Recently, there ...

Apr 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rotator cuff tears are a normal part of aging, but pain isn't inevitable

The first sign that retired accountant Kathey Parcels had torn her left rotator cuff was pain, sudden and acute pain.

Apr 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Protective 'switch' in most common blood cancer opens new doors for diagnosis and treatment

A new study published in The Journal of Immunology by researchers at the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute (IJC) has uncovered a crucial biological "off switch" in diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Parrots are not just mimicking words—they use proper names like humans to identify individuals

Like many animals, parrots make sounds that suggest they are talking with each other, maybe even calling out to a specific parrot. But do they truly have names in the same way people do? To find out, Lauryn Benedict, a biology ...

Apr 17, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study explores toxicity reduction in combination of trastuzumab deruxtecan and olaparib in HER2-expressing malignancies

A phase 1 study aiming to test tolerability of combination therapy with trastuzumab deruxtecan and olaparib in Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2 (HER2)-expressing malignancies—including ovarian and uterine cancers—found ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Well-placed poplar plantations can enhance forest connectivity for birds

A new study shows how fast-growing poplar plantations can improve functional connectivity for forest birds in fragmented agricultural landscapes, provided they are strategically located and species have moderate to high dispersal ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Blended satellite data reveal what drove methane's 2019–2024 rise worldwide

Because methane has around 80 times the warming potential of CO2 over a 20-year period, it has been a major focus for climate action groups. The Global Methane Pledge, launched at COP26 in November 2021, aims to cut human-caused ...

Apr 15, 2026
Phys.org / I've fired one of America's most powerful lasers—here's what a shot day looks like

If you walk across the open yard in front of the Physics, Math and Astronomy building at the University of Texas at Austin, you'll see a 17-story tower and a huge L-shaped building. What you won't see is what's underneath ...

Apr 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / These blood markers can expose colorectal, lung and ovarian cancers before symptoms appear

Biomarkers in the blood could be used for the early detection of colorectal cancer, lung cancer and ovarian cancer. A new study from Uppsala University shows that the performance of such biomarkers is comparable to or better ...

Apr 20, 2026
Phys.org / Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is grounded after launching satellite into the wrong orbit

Jeff Bezos' rocket company, Blue Origin, blamed a bad engine Monday for a failed weekend launch that left a satellite in the wrong orbit, dooming it.

Apr 20, 2026