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Phys.org / Mitochondria migrate toward the cell membrane in response to high glucose levels, study shows

Unlike our organs, cell organelles such as mitochondria are not fixed in place, but when, where, how, and why organelles move remain unclear. Research published in the Biophysical Journal shows that when beta cells—the ...

Dec 18, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Analysis of Diplodocus dinosaur scales reveals possible speckled color patterning

Scientists have long been trying to reconstruct the appearance of dinosaurs. The tidbits they are able to piece together from fossils and other analysis are displayed in museums, educational materials, and media, lending ...

Dec 10, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Q&A: How changing your diet could help save the world

For many of us, the holiday season can mean delightful overeating, followed by recriminatory New Year's resolutions.

Dec 23, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Physicists make first observation of the pushing pressure of light

(Phys.org)—For more than 100 years, scientists have debated the question: when light travels through a medium such as oil or water, does it pull or push on the medium? While most experiments have found that light exerts ...

Jun 2, 2015 in Physics
Phys.org / 13 years of detailed US CO₂ emissions data released

New research from Northern Arizona University shows detailed CO2 emissions for the United States from 2010 to 2022.

Dec 17, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Southeast Asia's greenhouse gas emissions demand urgent regional action

A new regional assessment shows that Southeast Asia is a major net source of greenhouse gases, with land-use change and rising fossil fuel use overwhelming natural carbon sinks, reservoirs that store carbon-containing chemical ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Axolotls regenerate functional thymus after complete removal

The axolotl, a type of salamander that stays in the tadpole form throughout its life, is a master of regeneration. Axolotls have been observed to regrow several body parts, including limbs, eyes, and even parts of their brains.

Dec 8, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / What is quantum in quantum thermodynamics?

(Phys.org)—A lot of attention has been given to the differences between the quantum and classical worlds. For example, quantum entanglement, superposition, and teleportation are purely quantum phenomena with no classical ...

Oct 12, 2015 in Physics
Phys.org / 2026 will require brands to balance AI and authenticity

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) has just announced its annual Word of the Year, and for the first time, two words were selected: "authenticity" and "agentic AI."

Dec 23, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Medieval peasants probably enjoyed their holiday festivities more than you do

When people think of the European Middle Ages, it often brings to mind grinding poverty, superstition and darkness. But the reality of the 1,000-year period from 500 to 1500 was much more complex. This is especially true ...

Dec 22, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Magnetically controlled battery could store energy for power grids

(Phys.org)—Scientists have built a battery containing a magnetic fluid that can be moved in any direction by applying a magnetic field. The magnetically controlled battery concept could be especially useful for flow batteries, ...

Oct 19, 2015 in Nanotechnology
Medical Xpress / Monoclonal antibody shows promising results for rare liver disease

A multicenter study led by UC Davis Health has tested a new treatment designed to improve care for people with a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis. Researchers learned that an anti-inflammatory and ...

Dec 23, 2025 in Inflammatory disorders