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Tech Xplore / Data centers told to pitch in as storms and cold weather boost power demand
As Winter Storm Fern swept across the United States in late January 2026, bringing ice, snow and freezing temperatures, it left more than a million people without power, mostly in the Southeast.
Phys.org / Warning of kidney cell damage from high exposure to nanoplastics
As concerns rise about the effects of tiny plastic particles on human health, Flinders University researchers have led new research on whether nanoplastics can accumulate or cause damage in kidneys—our body's major blood ...
Medical Xpress / Mutation map shows how key cancer gene drives tumor growth
Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth. The study focused on CTNNB1, a gene that produces the protein β-catenin, which helps regulate ...
Medical Xpress / Test strip with enhanced technology could make way for more accessible diagnosis
A research team led by La Trobe University has developed a single-use test strip that could ultimately change how diseases like cancer are diagnosed. The research used enzymes to boost an electrical signal to detect disease-indicative ...
Tech Xplore / OpenClaw's AI agent does everything, even social media
Meet OpenClaw: the AI assistant that promised to be your dream intern, terrified cybersecurity experts, and now thrives on chatbot-only social media—all in just a few weeks.
Medical Xpress / Financial incentives alone can't solve South Korea's OB/GYN shortage, reveals study
As South Korea's physician shortage has intensified, the government has leaned on targeted grants and financial incentives to preserve essential services, particularly obstetric care. Yet despite sustained investment, many ...
Medical Xpress / Procrastination in adulthood linked to brain development during adolescence
Procrastination, the tendency to unnecessarily delay or put off tasks even if this will have negative consequences, is a common behavior for many people. While occasionally delaying or putting off bothersome tasks is not ...
Phys.org / How AI and new sensing tools are reshaping collective animal behavior research
A perspective in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface argues that advances in AI, sensing technologies and modeling are transforming the study of collective animal behavior, with implications reaching far beyond biology, ...
Medical Xpress / Protein identified as cause of skin damage after radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is one of the main treatment forms for cancer. Among its most common side effects is skin damage, right up to chronic inflammation and fibroses. At present, such long-term damage can only be treated symptomatically ...
Medical Xpress / Confused by the new dietary guidelines? Focus on these simple, evidence-based shifts to lower your chronic disease risk
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans aim to translate the most up-to-date nutrition science into practical advice for the public as well as to guide federal policy for programs such as school lunches.
Phys.org / 'Sponge city' construction fuels major gains in urban biodiversity, study reveals
A research team led by Prof. Zhu Yongguan, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) at the CAS Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, has identified the mechanisms by which sponge city construction significantly ...
Phys.org / What potoroo poo tells us about climate change
If you've ever been for a walk in the forest or poked around your local park, you're probably familiar with seeing mushrooms popping up as the weather turns cooler. But you're not the only one.
