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Medical Xpress / Popular omega-3 supplements fail to improve depressive symptoms in young people

Fish oil pills rich in omega-3 fatty acids gained attention as a possible add-on treatment for depression, as a few studies on adults found noticeable improvements in symptoms when combined with antidepressants.

Jan 8, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Phys.org / The 6-7 craze offered a brief window into the hidden world of children

Many adults are breathing a sigh of relief as the 6-7 meme fades away as one of the biggest kid-led global fads of 2025.

Jan 12, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / River chemistry insights may boost coastal ocean modeling

Rivers deliver freshwater, nutrients, and carbon to Earth's oceans, influencing the chemistry of coastal seawater worldwide. Notably, a river's alkalinity and the levels of dissolved inorganic carbon it brings to the sea ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Jupiter's moon Europa lacks the undersea activity needed to support life, study suggests

The giant planet Jupiter has nearly 100 known moons, yet none have captured the interest and imagination of astronomers and space scientists quite like Europa, an ice-shrouded world that is thought to possess a vast ocean ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Why apartments are failing the heat stress test

If a heat wave hit Melbourne and the power blacked out, most apartment buildings would bake, with indoor temperatures exceeding international health standards, according to a new analysis that calls for Australia to adopt ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / Childhood exposure to air pollution linked to poorer cognitive performance in later life

People across the globe, especially in low-income countries, continue to use solid fuels like coal, wood and plant waste for cooking and heating. The resulting indoor air pollution exposes children to smoke and particles ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Florida bill would ban the capture of endangered marine wildlife for aquariums

Floridians were enraged last summer when a viral video showed men offshore Panama City capturing a giant manta ray, a federally threatened species, and hoisting the animal onto their boat.

Jan 12, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Inaugural report issued on state of US cardiovascular health

Through its commitment to a data-driven approach to improving cardiovascular health, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology published the first JACC Cardiovascular Statistics report. This comprehensive analysis ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / Clues from the past reveal the West Antarctic Ice Sheet's vulnerability to warming

The Thwaites and Pine Island glaciers, located in the Amundsen Sea sector of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), are among the fastest-melting glaciers on Earth. Together, they are losing ice more rapidly than any other ...

Jan 10, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Botanic gardens' vast knowledge remains untapped due to fragmented data systems, say researchers

An international group of researchers says that biodiversity conservation and scientific research are not benefiting from the vast knowledge about the world's plants held by botanic gardens, because of fragmented data systems ...

Jan 10, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / One image is all robots need to find their way

While the capabilities of robots have improved significantly over the past decades, they are not always able to reliably and safely move in unknown, dynamic and complex environments. To move in their surroundings, robots ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Robotics
Phys.org / Africa's climate finance rules are growing, but they're weakly enforced, new research suggests

Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heat waves damage crops, factories and infrastructure. At the same time, the global push to ...

Jan 12, 2026 in Earth