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Phys.org / Rearranged polymer chains create degradable materials with potential for stronger, tougher packaging
What if the key to making stronger, more sustainable plastics isn't changing their ingredients, but rearranging their molecules? Virginia Tech researchers have put that idea to the test, creating degradable polymers with ...
Phys.org / CEO politics may shape how companies compete
Decisions such as whether to cut prices, launch a product, open a new facility or make an acquisition are among those companies that consider in pursuit of a competitive edge. New research from Texas A&M University suggests ...
Phys.org / Rising sea levels could cost Australians at least $855 billion by 2100
Rising sea levels and storm surges could cost $855 billion in economic losses across Australia by the end of the century, according to new research, the first of its kind in Australia.
Medical Xpress / Spinal cord stimulation eases pain and improves sensation in people with diabetic nerve damage
A multicenter randomized clinical trial led by researchers from the Pain Outcomes Lab at Wake Forest University School of Medicine found that high-frequency spinal cord stimulation significantly reduced pain and improved ...
Phys.org / Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S.
One-third of young scientists who had been planning careers in academic research changed their minds in the spring of 2025, according to a new survey. Fewer expected to remain in higher education or work in the U.S., or felt ...
Phys.org / A crystalline sponge reveals structures of large 'beyond rule of 5' molecules
Drug discovery has traditionally followed the "rule of 5," which identifies chemical properties generally associated with good absorption of orally administered drugs, including a molecular weight below 500 daltons (Da). ...
Medical Xpress / Common genetic marker associated with faster Parkinson's disease progression
A new study by investigators from the Mass General Brigham Neuroscience Institute has identified common genetic variants in the MC1R gene as markers of faster motor decline in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). The findings, ...
Phys.org / Lakes aren't just storing water—they're changing the carbon cycle
Lakes may look like picturesque stopping points along a river or stream, but they can have a big influence on what happens to carbon as it moves through a landscape. New research suggests that the more lake-rich a network ...
Medical Xpress / Noise pollution may keep bodies on alert, disrupting sleep and heart health
Has your phone ever died very quickly, despite you barely using it? Sometimes, the explanation is simple: Dozens of apps running in the background constantly drain the battery. Something similar happens within our bodies, ...
Phys.org / Sparse-data method estimates sea surface temperatures 40% more accurately than conventional approach
Researchers have developed a method for extrapolating sea surface temperatures from sparse data that is significantly more accurate than other commonly used computational methods and slightly more accurate than the best-performing ...
Phys.org / Star-fingered toads use fingertip lobules to detect prey in murky water
Surinam toads (Pipa pipa) are strange, flat frogs with minuscule eyes that live in the murky waters of the Amazon basin and carry their eggs on their backs. The way they catch prey is even weirder. They lie in wait with outstretched ...
Phys.org / AI helps reveal the immersive sensory experiences of ancient Etruscan tombs
The Etruscan painted tombs in Tarquinia, Italy, date to the first millennium BCE and are known for their vivid scenes of music, feasting, processions and the afterlife. While these tombs have been extensively studied, archaeologists ...
