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Phys.org / Highly stable Cu₄₅ superatom could transform carbon recycling

After years of trying, scientists have finally created a stable superatom of copper, a long-sought-after chemical breakthrough that could revolutionize how we deal with carbon emissions.

Jan 27, 2026 in Chemistry
Medical Xpress / Study tracks 1,500 youths: One-third hit or kick a parent by 24

Physical aggression by young people toward their parents occurs quite frequently—yet the subject remains taboo. Victims often struggle with shame and avoid seeking help, hoping to shield their children from repercussions. ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Black women's health-care experiences remain marked by structural racism—here's how institutions should move forward

Racism has long disrupted relationships, deepened social divisions, and hindered collective action on global challenges. While modern societies strive to be just and advocate against social injustices, many still turn away ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Health
Medical Xpress / Smart speaker may improve mental health and blood sugar levels for seniors with type 2 diabetes

A simple smart speaker may be the latest tool to help seniors with some of the mental and physical challenges of type 2 diabetes. A new study published in JAMA Network Open reports that using an Amazon Echo Dot helped reduce ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Diabetes
Tech Xplore / The data center surge has a hidden source of carbon emissions

Data centers siphon huge amounts of energy to power artificial intelligence. But their environmental footprint starts to balloon even before the first server switches on due to the immense amount of carbon-intensive concrete ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / How open questions reveal the full extent of damage done by electroconvulsive therapy

An international study, the first of its kind to use an online survey to capture the long-term effects of Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) on patients, has revealed that while some patients experience improved mood, an overwhelming ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry
Medical Xpress / Viewing alcohol ads linked to increased alcohol craving and consumption

Watching ads that promote alcohol has been linked to increased craving for alcohol and increased alcohol consumption for certain people. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that people who ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Addiction
Medical Xpress / Berberine shows no advantage over placebo for reducing liver and belly fat

A multicenter research effort in China conducted clinical trial testing of oral berberine for six months in diabetes-free adults with obesity and metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease. Visceral adipose ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Overweight & Obesity
Medical Xpress / New study identifies key predictors of PFAS levels in US career firefighters

A new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has identified clear occupational factors and demographic indicators associated with elevated serum levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Health
Tech Xplore / Emoticons can confuse LLMs, causing 'silent failures' in coding responses

Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence (AI) systems that can process and generate texts in various languages, are now widely used by people worldwide. These models have proved to be effective in rapidly sourcing ...

Jan 28, 2026 in Computer Sciences
Tech Xplore / Chinese tech giants trade cash for AI buzz

Chinese tech giants are luring users with cash offers before their reported upcoming releases of competing AI models this month.

Feb 2, 2026 in Machine learning & AI
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Psychologist offers guidance on new screen time recommendations for children

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently released updated guidelines on digital ecosystems for children and adolescents, mostly shifting away from firm screen time limits to a more nuanced approach focused on the ...

Feb 2, 2026 in Psychology & Psychiatry