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Phys.org / Green turtle nests may bury 'plastic rocks' and endanger the species

Even the most remote regions of the globe are not free from plastic pollution. In a study published in Marine Pollution Bulletin, researchers from São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil have detected plastic rocks ...

Feb 26, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Electrical control of magnetism in 2D materials promises to advance spintronics

Conventional electronics process information leveraging the electrical charge of electrons. Over the past few decades, some electronics engineers have been exploring the potential of a different type of device that instead ...

Feb 24, 2026 in Physics
Phys.org / Study challenges beliefs on 'libido gap' between men and women

Young adulthood—that pivotal period of time around the ages of 17 and 18—often brings a series of firsts: first time living away from home, first love, and, for many in the Western world, the decision to have sex for ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Biometric IDs are being rolled out in Africa. Study reveals the risks and pitfalls

Across Africa, governments are introducing digital systems that use individuals' unique physical measurements to identify them. These systems collect citizens' biometric and personal data and use it to give people access ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Security
Phys.org / Why a Swiss population cap baffles experts

That Switzerland is considering tightening its immigration policy was no surprise to demographic and economic experts. After all, that's the trend among European countries, both within and outside the European Union.

Mar 2, 2026 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Precision tumor imaging with a fluorescence probe and engineered enzymes—selective activation enables easy visibility

Cancer is a universal issue which affects many people around the world. Many will turn to surgery in the hope a surgeon will be able to completely remove a tumor, leaving healthy tissues unaffected. Various tools and techniques ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Asthma LABA medications do not increase severity of food allergy reactions during oral food challenges, study suggests

New research from National Jewish Health suggests that long-acting beta-agonists (LABAs), commonly used in combination asthma inhalers, are not associated with more severe reactions during oral food challenges in children ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Researchers create world's largest dog and cat tumor database

Researchers from the University of Liverpool's Veterinary Data Science Group and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria have created the world's largest open-source database of canine and feline tumors, containing more ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Romance and sexual intimacy don't diminish with age, study suggests

A study by the University of New Hampshire challenges common assumptions about aging and intimacy, revealing that many single adults aged 60 to 83 continue to prioritize sexual activity in their romantic relationships—underscoring ...

Feb 26, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Gag grouper are overfished in the Gulf: This new tool could help

Anglers along the Gulf Coast have long prized the hard-fighting, mild-tasting gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis), but some may have been surprised over the past few years by shortened seasons for this desirable reef fish. ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / AI tool predicts building emissions from simple text descriptions

Researchers at the University of Bath have developed the first artificial intelligence (AI) tool that predicts the carbon footprint of buildings from simple text descriptions, giving architects real-time feedback on sustainability ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Phys.org / Identifying potential drug candidates with deep learning virtual screening

The earliest stage of drug discovery is governed by a simple constraint: there are far more possible drug-like molecules than any pharmaceutical laboratory could ever test. A new deep learning system, reported in the International ...

Mar 2, 2026 in Chemistry