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Phys.org / Intense heat waves directly threaten crops and native species. Here's what we can do

During Australia's unprecedented heat wave in late January, air temperatures reached 50°C in inland South Australia.

Feb 18, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Understanding the rising suicide risk among Black youth

Suicide rates among Black youth have risen sharply in recent years, surpassing those of other racial and ethnic groups. In 2023, it was the third leading cause of death for Black youth aged 10–24 years. However, research ...

Phys.org / Storms and shifting sands—assessing the ocean's impact on Start Bay coastline in UK

Experts have warned that extensive storm damage caused to one of South Devon's most iconic routes is likely to become more frequent as global sea levels rise and the impacts of extreme wave events increases. Members of the ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Self-driving cars are poorly prepared for high-risk road situations—here's how AI can improve them

Self-driving cars have made impressive progress. They can follow lanes, keep their distance, and navigate familiar routes with ease. However, despite years of development, they still struggle with one critical problem: the ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Automotive
Medical Xpress / Developmental 'switch' in brain may shape lifelong obesity risk

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered that a crucial developmental process in the brain's hypothalamus may influence how susceptible individuals are to obesity. Their preclinical findings, published ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / Study of 78,000 hip fracture patients links holiday rehab to better ADL

Hip fractures are common in the elderly, with many patients experiencing a decline in activities of daily living (ADL) post-surgery. Therefore, postoperative rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping patients recover ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Surgery
Phys.org / Global shark bites return to average in 2025, with a smaller proportion in the United States

According to the ISAF 2025 shark attack report, global unprovoked shark bites returned to near-average levels in 2025, following a sharp reduction the year prior. A total of 65 unprovoked shark bites occurred worldwide in ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / 3 things to know about cancer and your heart: Expert shares tips to reduce risk

As cancer therapies improve and increasingly achieve cures or recurring periods of remission, preventing and managing damage to organs from cancer treatment has become a top concern. That includes injury to the heart, says ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Cardiology
Medical Xpress / Binge-drinking isn't just a young person's issue; it's a serious later-life mortality risk

Binge-drinking among older adults is associated with a significantly increased risk of death, according to a study published in Alcohol. Researchers have analyzed data from a large national study of more than 129,000 Canadian ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Addiction
Phys.org / If alien signals have already reached Earth, why haven't we seen them?

For decades, scientists have searched the skies for signs of extraterrestrial technology. A study from EPFL asks a sharp question: if alien signals have already reached Earth without us noticing, what should we realistically ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Tech Xplore / Woven nickel-titanium structures unlock new flexibility in 3D-printed shape-memory materials

At first glance, few materials would seem to have less in common than metals and textiles. And yet, by manufacturing nickel-titanium alloys as a highly deformable, interwoven material, more similar to fabric than a typical ...

Feb 16, 2026 in Engineering
Tech Xplore / Fiber batteries promise 'smart clothing,' but two obstacles stand in the way

Fiber batteries are an emerging technology which could one day be used to create smart clothing with a wide array of functions, from charging electronic devices to acting as wearable controllers. However, a new study finds ...