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Tech Xplore / Buzz of the Olympics: How drone cams deliver high-pace visuals and add a new dynamic for TV viewers

Standing on a tower overlooking the cliffs of the Cortina downhill course, there is someone who is just as involved in the biggest skiing races of the Winter Olympics as Mikaela Shiffrin and Breezy Johnson.

Feb 15, 2026 in Robotics
Phys.org / Nearly every state in the US has dyslexia laws, but our research shows limited change for struggling readers

Families with children who have dyslexia have long pushed lawmakers to respond to a pressing concern: Too many young students struggle for years to learn to read, before schools recognize the problem.

Feb 15, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Forget grand plans. These small tweaks can add meaning to your life

The start of the year often comes with attempts at big life changes that we're hoping will make us feel more grounded, fulfilled or in control. Maybe you've decided it's time to change careers, move overseas or run a marathon.

Feb 15, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / Recycling strategies of fungi can affect how forests store carbon

Some fungi are wasteful, while others recycle—and this can determine how much carbon is stored in a forest. Researchers at Lund University have now revealed how fungi manage their mycelium, the network that builds the structure ...

Feb 13, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Female scientists wait longer to have papers published in life and biomedical sciences

If you are a woman working in biomedical and life sciences, you may have longer to wait for your academic paper to appear in print than a comparable paper authored by a man. According to research published in the journal ...

Feb 10, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / AI threatens to eat business software—and it could change the way we work

In recent weeks, a range of large "software-as-a-service" companies, including Salesforce, ServiceNow and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble.

Feb 15, 2026 in Software
Tech Xplore / Lithium alternatives? Calcium-ion batteries show strong 1,000-cycle performance in new test

Researchers at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have achieved a breakthrough in calcium-ion battery (CIB) technology, which could transform energy storage solutions in everyday life. Utilizing quasi-solid-state ...

Feb 13, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / A microfluidic chip for one-step detection of PFAS and other pollutants

Environmental pollutant analysis typically requires complex sample pretreatment steps such as filtration, separation, and preconcentration. When solid materials such as sand, soil, or food residues are present in water samples, ...

Feb 13, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Japan's 'godless' lake warns of creeping climate change

The Japanese priest and his parishioners gathered before dawn, hoping that climate change had not robbed them of the chance to experience an increasingly rare communion with the sacred.

Feb 15, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Communal bathing was a public good. Then it got hijacked by wellness culture

Bathhouses are making a wave in Australia and overseas. And it's not an isolated trend; it reflects the broader advancement of the global wellness economy, which some reports suggest is outpacing even IT and sport in growth.

Feb 15, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Why are we so happy when our sports favorite wins, especially against the odds?

It's time for the Winter Olympics, and people across the globe will sit in front of their TVs with the hope that their country brings home lots of medals. But why does this make us happy? Why do we get so excited when the ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Lucid dreaming could be used for mental health therapy, new study says

Lucid dreaming (LD) is one of the most fascinating parts of human consciousness, where you realize you are actually dreaming while you're still asleep and, in some situations, can decide what happens next. There is a growing ...

Feb 9, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry