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Phys.org / Fast-food waste driven by wrong orders, Australian review finds

A review into food waste in Australia's quick service restaurants has found order mistakes are the biggest driver of food waste, and better staff training is a key part of the solution. The quick service restaurant sector ...

May 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Discovery shows how cancer takes hold as cells divide

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have revealed how mistakes in the final step of cell division can have dire consequences for developing brain cells. The findings offer important new insights into cancer ...

May 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Early CPAP struggles don't predict treatment failure, study finds

Many insurers stop covering continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) devices if patients don't use them regularly in the first 90 days. But new research presented at the ATS 2026 International ...

May 20, 2026
Phys.org / Neuron imaging captures unconventional receptor route that supports synaptic communication

All cells, whether big or small, short or long, rely on proteins to function properly. In most cells, transporting these proteins is relatively simple. Neurons in the brain, however, face a significant logistical challenge ...

May 15, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient burial practices emerge from Laos' mysterious Plain of Jars

Hundreds of stone jars, some weighing several tons, are scattered across the remote uplands of northern Laos. Despite being researched for nearly a century, their purpose remains uncertain. "Archaeologists generally agree ...

May 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Ozone pollution limits lung benefits of exercise in children, study finds

Vigorous physical activity promotes lung growth in children, but these benefits are reduced by ozone pollution, according to new research presented at the ATS 2026 International Conference. The findings suggest that the health ...

May 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / How early brain activity may shape speech-linked circuits before babies ever speak

Communication begins long before children learn to speak. Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) in Taiwan have now uncovered how early brain activity helps build developing communication circuits ...

May 19, 2026
Phys.org / San Francisco turns to AI to avoid collisions between ships and whales searching for food

Ferries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps. Until now, whales could easily go unnoticed by mariners, ...

May 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / Harnessing brain imaging to shift the mental health paradigm

Stanford Medicine professor Leanne Williams talks about her work leveraging a data-driven approach to enhance the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric conditions.

May 20, 2026
Phys.org / Why some water fleas suddenly grow helmets: Key receptors reveal how predator warnings trigger defense

Daphnia, commonly known as water fleas, are tiny crustaceans that live in freshwater ponds and lakes. When they sense predators in their surroundings, these small organisms can swiftly move away or adapt their body shape, ...

May 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / Oxygen levels may significantly alter stem cell behaviors for transplants and immunotherapy

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have found that human hematopoietic stem cells are highly sensitive to oxygen, which can dictate how the cells grow and function.

May 19, 2026
Phys.org / Careful crystallization unlocks well-ordered perovskite layers for transistors

Perovskites are a class of materials with a unique crystal structure that suits applications such as fabricating solar cells, light-emitting diodes and transistors. However, molecules in thin layers often cannot arrange themselves ...

May 18, 2026