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Medical Xpress / Machine learning reveals common genetic cause behind unexplained peripheral neuropathy

Researchers at WashU Medicine and collaborating institutions have developed a novel computational tool that can accurately identify a genetic problem in a gene called RFC1 that is linked to certain forms of peripheral neuropathy. ...

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / New-onset A-Fib may accelerate kidney function decline

New-onset atrial fibrillation (AF) may accelerate kidney function decline, according to a study published online May 14 in JAMA Network Open.

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / Gravitational wave detectors can now 'autotune' signals to harmonize the heavens

Gravitational wave researchers working on the world's most sensitive scientific instruments have found a way to tune their detectors using a process akin to the pitch-correction used in music production.

May 12, 2026
Tech Xplore / Seven smart rings promise to break sign language barriers by turning hand movements into instant text

Researchers in South Korea have developed a new sign language translation system based on users wearing seven rings equipped with sensors. According to a new study published in the journal Science Advances, the technology ...

May 12, 2026
Tech Xplore / Signal-folding design helps neuromorphic chip slash AI energy use

Artificial intelligence systems, such as large language models (LLMs) and convolutional neural networks (CNNs), can analyze large amounts of data and rapidly generate desired content or identify meaningful patterns. However, ...

May 13, 2026
Tech Xplore / 'Touch dreaming' helps humanoid robots handle five tricky tasks with 90.9% higher success

Humanoid robots, robotic systems with a body structure that resembles that of humans, could soon assist humans with various tasks in household environments, manufacturing sites, hospitals and other settings. While some humanoid ...

May 12, 2026
Phys.org / Antarctic DNA offers vital clues to pinpointing rising sea levels

Researchers say accurately predicting Antarctica's impact on global sea levels is an urgent priority that can be achieved by analyzing the DNA of tiny land animals, pinpointing the continent's icy past to paint a clearer ...

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / New study explores effect of violent crime on individuals' mental health

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, more than 1 million violent crimes are committed in the United States every year. While data on the attacks, the victims, and the larger community abounds, rarely have researchers ...

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / How school songs shape children's environmental awareness: Lessons from Japan

The natural environment provides human society with essential non-material values, such as cultural symbolism and local attachment, known as "cultural ecosystem services." But can these abstract cultural values actually influence ...

May 18, 2026
Science X / Our ancient continents were built from sun-baked ocean leftovers, proving Earth was recycling long before it was cool

New isotopic evidence is rewriting the story of Earth's first continents. Imagine the planet nearly 3.8 billion years ago: a water world ringed by volcanic islands. How did solid continents arise in such an alien world?

May 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Gap in treatment for adolescent cannabis users puts young adults at risk

Teens may turn to marijuana use for many reasons: curiosity, stress relief, peer pressure, help with mental health, or for the positive feelings of being "high." However, there is a difference between casual use and reliance ...

May 18, 2026
Phys.org / Why employees hide chronic pain to meet workplace norms

Workers in chronic pain often choose to conceal it and continue working as though nothing were wrong, according to new research led by the University of Delaware. Drawing on a survey of 66 workers living with chronic pain, ...

May 18, 2026