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Phys.org / AI streamlines search for new ceramics that generate electricity

A tedious process of trial and error is normally required to discover ceramic materials that generate electricity under mechanical stress. Known as piezoelectric ceramics, these valuable next-generation materials can replace ...

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Growing bacteria line up single-file, then buckle in liquid crystals

When scientists study bacteria that are not in a Petri dish or a test tube but in environments that more closely mimic their actual microbial habitats, they often find delightfully unexpected behaviors. For Sujit Datta, a ...

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Pre-surgery immunotherapy may improve treatment for deadly brain cancer

With a five-year survival rate of barely 5%, glioblastoma remains one of the deadliest brain cancers. First-line treatment consists of surgery to remove as much tumor tissue as possible.

Sep 2, 2026
Phys.org / How damaged teeth can reinforce stigma and disadvantage

For women involved in street sex work who took part in our research, damaged or missing teeth were more than a health problem. They could become visible reminders of lives they were trying to change.

Sep 4, 2026
Phys.org / AI helps dentists practice the conversations that matter

A University of Rochester collaboration is using an AI-powered virtual patient to help dentists strengthen their communication, build trust and better respond to patients' fears and concerns. For many patients, sitting in ...

Sep 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Hidden immune cells in the lung could lead to better flu vaccines

Influenza continues to cause major illness each year in the United States, leading to more than 35,000 deaths annually. Children, older adults, pregnant individuals, people with weakened immune systems and those with chronic ...

Aug 31, 2026
Medical Xpress / Blocking a microRNA reverses deadly lung disease in multiple models

Researchers blocked a naturally occurring molecule to reverse pulmonary arterial hypertension in preclinical models, a finding that could point to a new treatment approach for people with a rare and often fatal lung disease.

Sep 2, 2026
Tech Xplore / Worn traffic signs fool AI vision systems, exposing autonomous-driving risks

In computer vision and robotics, ensuring that AI systems remain reliable under real-world conditions is a growing challenge. Deep neural network (DNN)-based vision systems are increasingly used in safety-critical applications ...

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Earlier volcano warnings could mean more false alarms—but they could also save lives

Whakaari/White Island's sudden eruption in December 2019, which killed 22 people and severely injured 25 others, was New Zealand's deadliest volcanic disaster in recent history.

Aug 31, 2026
Phys.org / Divergent molecular mechanisms for fungal plant biomass conversion

Fungi are major degraders of plant biomass, including leaves, stems and roots. Investigating the molecular mechanisms that control this process is essential for identifying ways to degrade and use lignocellulose, a recalcitrant ...

Sep 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Tumor biology could guide mantle cell lymphoma treatment from the time of diagnosis

Today, treatment decisions for patients with mantle cell lymphoma are heavily based on age alone, although the disease can range from slow-growing (indolent) to very aggressive. In a new journal article, Ingrid Glimelius ...

Sep 4, 2026
Phys.org / Smoky off-flavors in cocoa aren't caused solely by smoke

Fermented cocoa occasionally exhibits off-flavors that can compromise the quality of chocolate and other cocoa products. But what causes these undesirable flavors? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology ...

Aug 31, 2026