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Phys.org / Things to know about the High Seas Treaty as it takes effect

The world's first legally binding agreement to protect marine life in international waters took effect Saturday, marking a historic moment for ocean conservation after nearly two decades of negotiations.

Jan 17, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Autonomous AI agents developed to detect early signs of cognitive decline

A team of Mass General Brigham researchers has developed one of the first fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) systems capable of screening for cognitive impairment using routine clinical documentation.

Medical Xpress / A sweat-based sensor may help improve sleep quality

University of Texas at Dallas researchers, in partnership with Texas-based biotech company EnLiSense, have demonstrated a pioneering wearable perspiration-based sensor that measures two key hormones that regulate the body's ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Sleep disorders
Phys.org / Frozen hydrogen cyanide 'cobwebs' offer clues to origin of life

A substance poisonous to humans—hydrogen cyanide—may have helped create the seeds of life on Earth. At cold temperatures, hydrogen cyanide forms crystals. And, according to computer models reported in ACS Central Science, ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Seniors with dementia being prescribed dangerous mind-altering drugs, study says

Many seniors with dementia are being put at risk by brain-altering medications linked to falls, confusion and hospitalization, a new study says.

Phys.org / Do even low-mass dwarf galaxies merge? New clues from the outer stars of a Milky Way satellite

Using the Subaru Telescope's wide-field camera, astronomers have discovered a previously unknown structure surrounding a tiny satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. The newly discovered structure exhibits features resembling ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Atomic-level surface control boosts brightness of eco-friendly nanosemiconductors by 18-fold

Light-emitting semiconductors are used throughout everyday life in TVs, smartphones, and lighting. However, many technical barriers remain in developing environmentally friendly semiconductor materials.

Jan 14, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Tiny RNA molecules in sperm can have big impact on health of babies

Mounting evidence from research on nematodes to mice indicate that a father's environment, such as what he eats or if he is exposed to stress or toxicants, can lead to metabolic and behavioral disorders in his offspring.

Jan 13, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Increased levels of Alzheimer's-linked protein found in some with long COVID

A study of 227 individuals who experienced neurocognitive difficulties post COVID-19 infection—such as headaches, vertigo, balance dysregulation, changes in taste/smell, and brain fog—displayed a significant increase ...

Phys.org / Hybrid polymer nanocarriers improve pulmonary mRNA vaccine delivery

An LMU research team led by Professor Olivia M. Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU, has developed a new delivery system for inhalable mRNA vaccines. Published in the journal Cell Biomaterials, the study presents a novel ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Type Ia supernova delayed-detonation model supported by SN 2024gy observations

A research team from the Yunnan Observatories of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), in collaboration with domestic and international partners, has carried out observational studies on SN 2024gy—a high-velocity Type ...

Jan 14, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Mobile app forecasts future vineyard climates to help winegrowers adapt to change

What will the climate of a given region be like in 20, 30 or 50 years? Climate analogs provide a robust methodological framework to address this question by identifying regions whose current climate matches the future climate ...

Jan 17, 2026 in Biology