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Phys.org / A desperate race is on to resurrect newly-named 'zombie' tree

A recently identified tree species in Queensland has been given the name "zombie" by scientists who say ambitious assistance is needed to reverse its "living dead" status.

Jan 22, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / NASA's Artemis II mission to fly legacy keepsakes with astronaut crew

As America approaches its 250th anniversary of declaring independence, NASA's Artemis II mission will carry a host of mementos that reflect the nation's long tradition of exploration, innovation, and leadership in its official ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / The last spiny dormouse in Europe

Today, only one species of the spiny dormouse survives, in southern India. However, the oldest spiny dormouse in evolutionary history, a member of the rodent family, was found in sediment dating back 17.5 to 13.3 million ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Redefining the role of neutrophils to open new avenues for cancer and inflammation therapies

Researchers from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), the National Center for Cardiovascular Research (CNIC), and Yale University (U.S.) have published a comprehensive review article in the journal Cell that proposes ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Immunology
Phys.org / ALMA reveals teenage years of new worlds

Astronomers have, for the first time, captured a detailed snapshot of planetary systems in an era long shrouded in mystery. The ALMA survey to Resolve exoKuiper belt Substructures (ARKS), using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Q&A: What you need to know about new dietary guidelines

Earlier this month, the federal government issued new dietary guidelines that place an emphasis on protein, including red meat; recommend full-fat dairy, and offer less specific guidance on alcohol intake. The new guidelines ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Health
Tech Xplore / Lightweight sensor tech could eliminate need for toxic aircraft de-icing fluid

Ice detection technology developed by researchers at the University of Toronto could speed up the de-icing process for aircraft and other aerospace vehicles, helping to prevent costly flight delays.

Jan 20, 2026 in Hi Tech & Innovation
Phys.org / How China can meet its rapidly growing cooling demand without heating the planet

China's rising demand for cooling doesn't have to drive rising temperatures. A recent study shows how rapid shifts to cleaner refrigerants and high-efficiency technologies could cut cooling-related climate impacts to near ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / A two-week leap in breeding: Antarctic penguins' striking climate adaptation

A decade-long study led by Penguin Watch, at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, has uncovered a record shift in the breeding season of Antarctic penguins, likely in response to climate change.

Jan 20, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Get ready for smokier air: Record 2023 wildfire smoke marks long-term shift in North American air quality

A new analysis of air quality data from the past 70 years shows that Canada's record wildfire smoke in 2023 is part of a broader, continent-wide trend toward smokier skies across North America.

Jan 20, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Researchers seek worldwide solutions to conserve coral reefs

Coral reefs, the "rainforests of the sea," provide habitats for 25% of all marine life. Critical to global biodiversity, they are essential for food supply, culture and recreation and coastal protection from hurricanes for ...

Jan 22, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Hot spring bathing doesn't just keep snow monkeys warm—it can disrupt lice distribution and reshape gut bacteria

Japanese macaques, colloquially referred to as snow monkeys, famously soak in steaming hot springs during winter. It's easy to see that this helps them stay warm in cold temperatures, but a team of researchers at Kyoto University ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Biology