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Phys.org / In Oregon, voters' passage of gun control measure led to more firearms in the state

Oregon voters' narrow 2022 approval of a referendum designed to limit gun purchases has instead resulted in thousands more firearms in the state than there otherwise would have been, a new analysis suggests.

Aug 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Jellyfish force shutdown of three reactors at French nuclear plant

A nuclear plant in northern France shut down three reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged pumps used to cool the units, energy group EDF said Tuesday.

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Different inflammatory processes tied to the same Alzheimer's disease-related brain shrinkage and memory loss

Alzheimer's disease may look similar from one person to another even when different biological processes are driving the damage, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine.

Aug 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Differences in immune cells predict skin cancer treatment outcomes

In a first-of-its-kind study by King's College London, researchers have linked changes in two major types of immune cells in blood to different survival outcomes for patients with melanoma. Melanoma, the fifth most common ...

Aug 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Social media and self-harm: Study finds need for more control over content and safe spaces for connection and support

There are increasing calls for tighter legislation and restrictions on social media use, particularly for children and young people. Evidence shows potential harms coexist on social media platforms alongside opportunities ...

Aug 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Human-aware robots adapt to partners, reducing back strain during team lifting

When people work in pairs or teams, they can often solve a wider range of problems, completing some tasks faster and more efficiently than they would alone. To assist users similarly to how other humans would, robots should ...

Aug 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Socioeconomic status shapes treatment timing and duration in arthritis patients

A study initiated by the European Spondyloarthritis Research Collaboration Network (EuroSpA) examined whether patients' countries of residence are associated with the severity of their psoriatic arthritis (PsA) or axial spondyloarthritis ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Maternal vaping linked to SUDI cases involving bed sharing

Maternal vaping is emerging as a potential risk factor for sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI), according to New Zealand researchers who say their findings highlight the need to reassess public health messaging around ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Chronic pain is missing from America's heat warnings

When a heat wave arrives, the public health advice follows a familiar script: Drink water, watch for heat stroke, check on people with heart or lung conditions. That list saves lives. But it leaves out something that shapes ...

Aug 11, 2026
Phys.org / How barramundi research gives breeders more control

Barramundi farmers will soon be able to improve stock genetics by placing more emphasis on the sex of their breeding fish. University of Queensland Ph.D. candidate Jessica Hintzsche has produced the most detailed genetic ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Genetic variants shed light on kidney transplant rejection

Immunosuppressive medications help prevent organ rejection following transplantation, yet some patients still experience rejection despite receiving adequate treatment. New research from Yale, published in the Journal of ...

Aug 11, 2026
Tech Xplore / Driver who broke the sound barrier attempts another land speed record in Utah

The first — and only — person to break the sound barrier in a car hits the track in Utah this week with new wheels and his eye on another record.

Aug 11, 2026