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Phys.org / Artists reconstruct extinct Sri Lankan megafauna

For animator and academic Dr. Jason Kennedy, palaeoart isn't just a hobby. Creating 3D images of prehistoric animals sits at the intersection of science and art, combining fossil analysis, comparisons with living species, ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Italy on red alert as France, Portugal beat hottest May day record

Italy issued a red alert warning for the capital Rome on Thursday and Portugal and France reported their hottest days in May as Europe struggled with a heat wave that has smashed records across the continent.

May 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Memory decline after menopause linked to loss of estrogen production in brain tissue

A largely overlooked space between cells in women's brains may hold the key to understanding memory loss tied to estrogen decline after menopause, reports a new preclinical Northwestern Medicine study.

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Teen sex survey highlights violence concerns

Australian teens are experiencing high rates of intimate partner violence, one in 10 are relying on the withdrawal method for contraception and many don't know how to access help for their sexual health, according to the ...

May 28, 2026
Phys.org / DNA reveals hidden UV defense network that dissipates energy in femtoseconds

New details of how DNA protects itself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation show a hidden network of ultrafast molecular reactions that help prevent damage before it can trigger mutations that might lead to cancer, according ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Heat stress linked to higher koala hospitalizations and deaths above 27 C

New research from the University of Sydney has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. Published in Biology Letters, the results highlight how even moderate temperature rises can increase ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Some experts now say psychopathy doesn't exist—here's why we may be looking at it all wrong

As an expert on personality disorders, people often ask me about psychopathy. It seems everybody has had an ex, a boss, a neighbor or a relative who they suspect has traits of it. People are curious about how to recognize ...

May 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI uncovers why squeezed tumors grow slower under physical pressure

Researchers have solved a long-standing mystery about why physical forces slow cancer growth—and the answer could reshape how the disease is treated. A multidisciplinary team from University of Galway, CÚRAM, the Taighde ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Stretching and squeezing drive the timing of glacial meltwater release

As meltwater drains through and beneath a glacier, it can alter how the ice flows and whether it breaks apart. Meltwater can also cause feedback that leads to more ice loss. Understanding when and how glacial meltwater drains ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Southeast Asia's changing landscape is fueling a deadly air crisis that costs billions

Changes in land-use across Southeast Asia over the past 15 years are worsening air quality and contributing to thousands of excess deaths each year, according to a study led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Ice may release more iron than climate models predict

Most people think of ice as frozen and lifeless, but research at Umeå University shows the opposite. A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences demonstrates that ice actively speeds up the ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Unearthing Namibia's forgotten genocide through forensic archaeology

The Namibian genocide was one of the first genocides of the 20th century. Between 1904 and 1908, tens of thousands of Ovaherero and Nama people were killed under German colonial rule.

May 28, 2026