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Phys.org / Why some male anglerfish parasitically fuse with females

Reproduction is central to the survival of all living organisms. Over millions of years, animal species on Earth have evolved a remarkable variety of mating strategies, ranging from physical fights with competitors to mesmerizing ...

Aug 10, 2026
Phys.org / Rapid warming may tip Atlantic circulation at 2°C, while slower warming may avert collapse

For several years, climate scientists have shown that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could come to a halt if the world warms too much. New research from Utrecht University shows that this picture is ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Hurricane Lala pulls away from Hawaii's Big Island

Hurricane Lala was pulling away from Hawaii's Big Island early Sunday as heavy rain and strong winds struck the U.S. Pacific state and officials warned of potentially dangerous flooding.

Aug 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Arthritis origins may begin before birth

Researchers at the Kennedy Institute have discovered that some joints may be more susceptible to inflammatory arthritis before birth, offering new insight into why rheumatoid arthritis attacks particular joints while sparing ...

Aug 12, 2026
Phys.org / Late Paleozoic Ice Age warming event hints at potential climate 'tipping point'

Researchers say a spike in temperatures during an ice age 304 million years ago could inform what climate scientists are learning about rapidly changing conditions today.

Aug 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Hybrid energy system: One roof for electricity, heating and cooling

Photovoltaic panels generate electricity, solar thermal collectors provide heat, while cooling is usually supplied by air conditioning systems that themselves consume electricity. As a result, buildings require different ...

Aug 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sweat sensor enables continuous noninvasive measurement of cholesterol

If you see a doctor regularly, chances are you have had a lipid panel ordered and your blood drawn at a lab. The results told your physician your levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, factors that play a role in diagnosing ...

Aug 12, 2026
Phys.org / Want a happier marriage? Study suggests one simple habit

Research has long shown that exercise benefits both physical and mental health. Now, a new study from researchers at BYU suggests that it may also strengthen marriages, especially when couples exercise together.

Aug 11, 2026
Phys.org / Nature's original bioplastic may have fed animals for hundreds of millions of years

Long before humans discovered biodegradable plastics, microorganisms had already invented their own. Many bacteria and archaea produce natural bioplastics called polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), storing them inside their cells ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Constipation is common in astronauts—blood tests provide new answers

For astronauts in space, constipation is a well-known problem. But why this happens has long been unclear. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen in collaboration with NASA provides an idea of what happens in ...

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Sediments off Brazil's northeast coast reveal sudden changes in heat transport in the Atlantic

According to a new study led by researchers from Brazil and Germany, the main system that transports heat from one end of the Atlantic Ocean to the other may undergo sudden changes in intensity driven by climate change similar ...

Aug 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Genome analysis uncovers candidate genes for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women in Germany: Around 1 in 8 women will develop it during their lifetime. In around 5% to 10% of cases, the condition is caused by a hereditary predisposition. Thirteen ...

Aug 14, 2026