All News

Phys.org / Cheaper green hydrogen? New catalyst design cuts energy losses in AEM electrolyzers

Producing clean hydrogen from water is often compared to storing renewable energy in chemical form, but improving the efficiency of that process remains a scientific challenge. Researchers at Tohoku University have now developed ...

Feb 19, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / A gel for wounds that won't heal: Oxygen-delivering technology can prevent amputations

As aging populations and rising diabetes rates drive an increase in chronic wounds, more patients face the risk of amputations. UC Riverside researchers have developed an oxygen-delivering gel capable of healing injuries ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Biomedical technology
Phys.org / Scientists unlock a massive new 'color palette' for biomedical research by synthesizing non-natural amino acids

Ozempic has been making headlines for its remarkable success in treating obesity and diabetes. Yet it is just one in a rapidly growing class of drugs called peptide therapeutics that sits between small molecules (like aspirin) ...

Feb 19, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Chemistry-powered 'breathing' membrane opens and closes tiny pores on its own

Ion channels are narrow passageways that play a pivotal role in many biological processes. To model how ions move through these tight spaces, pores need to be fabricated at very small length scales. The narrowest regions ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Is this glass square the long, long future of data storage?

Scientists at Microsoft Research in the United States have demonstrated a system called Silica for writing and reading information in ordinary pieces of glass which can store two million books' worth of data in a thin, palm-sized ...

Feb 19, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / What 'housane' rings are and why a light-powered route may matter for drugs

When developing new drugs, one thing is particularly important: finding and producing the right molecules that can be used as active ingredients. The key elements of some drugs, such as penicillin, are small, tri- or quadripartite ...

Feb 19, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Turtles' brains shed light on evolutionary developments dating back hundreds of millions of years

A new study from the School of Neurobiology, Biochemistry, and Biophysics reveals a surprising insight into the operation of the ancestral brain: the visual cortex of turtles is capable of detecting unexpected visual stimuli ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Weight-loss wonder pills prompt scrutiny of their key ingredient

Blockbuster weight-loss drugs are transforming the way we treat obesity. But while costly injectable versions remain out of reach for many, newly approved tablet forms are expected to significantly boost access and demand. ...

Feb 17, 2026 in Medications
Phys.org / NASA moon rocket hit by new problem, putting March launch with astronauts in jeopardy

NASA's new moon rocket suffered another setback Saturday, putting next month's planned launch with astronauts in jeopardy.

Feb 21, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Plant-based material offers sustainable method of recovering rare earth element

Despite rare earth elements' importance in manufacturing cell phones, magnets and a host of other consumer and commercial electronics, the lack of a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to obtaining these metals ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Invisible harms: Drug-related deaths spike after hurricanes and tropical storms

Tropical cyclones, including hurricanes and tropical storms, are linked to increased rates of drug-related deaths up to three months after the storm passes—particularly in higher-income, white communities and among younger ...

Feb 20, 2026 in Health
Phys.org / A clearer future: Researchers unveil transparent, plastic-free wood

Researchers at the University of Osaka have developed a highly transparent material made entirely from natural wood without adding plastic and uncovered why some wood becomes clearer than others. Their study reveals that ...

Feb 18, 2026 in Chemistry