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Phys.org / Biochemists find solution that lets bacteriophages bypass bacterial immunity

Antimicrobial resistance—when bacteria and fungi defend themselves against the drugs designed to kill them—is an urgent threat to global public health, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. To combat ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Chromosome-level genome unlocks evolution of endangered fern Brainea insignis

Ferns, defined by large genomes, high chromosome counts, and pervasive aneuploidy as well as intraspecific polyploid complexity, diverge significantly from the classical genetic theories and analytical frameworks largely ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Guideline-based treatment is linked to better outcomes for kids with anxiety and depression

Twenty-two percent of U.S. doctors prescribing initial treatment for children with a new diagnosis of anxiety or depression during a recent six-year period chose medications that are not federally approved for use in children ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Pediatrics
Phys.org / How species competition shapes trait diversity worldwide

Every ecosystem is shaped by billions of invisible battles: organisms competing for light, nutrients, space, or mates. These competitive interactions determine which species survive, how they evolve, and how vibrant and resilient ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Pink noise reduces REM sleep and may harm sleep quality

Pink noise—often used to promote sleep—may reduce restorative REM sleep and interfere with sleep recovery. In contrast, earplugs were found to be significantly more effective in protecting sleep against traffic noise, ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Sleep disorders
Phys.org / Infrared-activated hydrogel uses lysozyme 'nets' to combat resistant bacteria

Each year, bacterial infections are responsible for roughly 7.7 million deaths worldwide, with this problem further exacerbated by rising antibiotic resistance. Not only are wound infections increasingly difficult to treat, ...

Feb 3, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Researchers urge focus on child obesity and gut health to reduce risk of diabetes

University of Toronto researchers are calling for more study of obesity, gut bacteria and metabolic conditions that arise in childhood and adolescence, with an eye to curbing the global rise of type 2 diabetes. The team says ...

Phys.org / Unexpected climate feedback links Antarctic ice sheet with reduced carbon uptake

A study in Nature Geoscience reveals that changes in the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) closely tracked marine algae growth in the Southern Ocean over previous glacial cycles, but not in the way scientists expected. The ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / 'Inoculation' helps people spot political deepfakes, study finds

Informing people about political deepfakes through text-based information and interactive games both improve people's ability to spot AI-generated video and audio that falsely depict politicians, according to a study my colleagues ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / A bold calculation: What would it cost to end extreme poverty worldwide?

Using detailed surveys and machine learning computation, new research co-authored at UC Berkeley's Center for Effective Global Action finds that eradicating extreme poverty would be surprisingly affordable.

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / New report unpacks the crises facing American journalism and offers solutions

Journalism in the United States is in crisis: Local newspapers are shuttering at an alarming rate, large cities that were once served by multiple daily local newspapers now barely sustain one or two major outlets, and the ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / How to ensure affordable, safe and culturally grounded housing for Indigenous older adults

A good home, or Minosin Kikiwa in Cree, is the foundation of dignity in later life, according to the Indigenous seniors who spoke to us. Yet "every year the rent goes sky-high and it's tough to be homeless," an anonymous ...

Feb 4, 2026 in Other Sciences