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Phys.org / New species of mountain horned dragon identified in Thailand's high-altitude forests

Scientists have described a new species of lizard from the high mountain forests of western Thailand and have given it a name straight out of an American fantasy drama television series: Acanthosaura syrax, named after Syrax, ...

Aug 10, 2026
Medical Xpress / Rb's unexpected activation of estrogen-responsive genes could explain breast cancer treatment resistance

Researchers at Peter Mac have discovered why breast cancer treatment stops working for some patients, uncovering the unexpected role of one of the body's most important cancer-fighting proteins. The study, published in Nature, ...

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / Teens are turning to AI chatbots for emotional support—here's how to keep kids safe

It's 2 a.m., and a teenage girl, worrying about an issue with a friend, lies awake. Rather than wake her parents, she picks up her phone, opens an AI app and types, "I'm so stressed out, I can't sleep."

Aug 13, 2026
Phys.org / How to test your lawn for grubs and what to do if you find them

What does it mean when brown patches show up in a perfectly healthy lawn? The truth is, it could be anything from drought to dog urine, fungal diseases, pests or too much fertilizer. But many homeowners automatically blame ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / How to prevent and recognize iron deficiency in toddlers

The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wondering whether their own child is getting enough iron. The good news is that life-threatening ...

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / Tourists rush to Mount Etna as Italian volcano erupts

Spectacular images of lava flowing down the slopes of erupting Mount Etna have drawn flocks of tourists to the Italian volcano—to the worry of local guides.

Aug 12, 2026
Phys.org / Rare Mars meteorite preserves 1.27-billion-year-old clues to planet's deep interior

Boston College scientists have determined that a newly discovered meteorite from Mars is 1.27 billion years old and derived from a previously unsampled, pristine source on the Red Planet. The study is published in the journal ...

Aug 9, 2026
Phys.org / Consistency-based rewards could build lasting cooperation better than punishing free-riders

A vaccine only protects a whole community if enough people get it, including those who would stay safe anyway once their neighbors are covered. The same tension runs through climate action and social movements: The shared ...

Aug 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Whole-brain activity may better predict variations in stimulation responses

Brain stimulation can produce very different effects at different moments, even when the stimulus is delivered exactly the same way. A new study published in Brain Stimulation shows that the brain's ongoing activity before ...

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / What it's like to discover an ancient Egyptian tomb, and the race against time to preserve it

Looking inside a newly discovered ancient tomb for the first time is both exciting and terrifying. I was fortunate to experience this recently as director of an international research team carrying out fieldwork in the Theban ...

Aug 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Report highlights substance use in young adults in US in 2025

Cannabis use remains high among young adults in the United States, according to a report issued by the University of Michigan.

Aug 14, 2026
Phys.org / DNA origami nanosyringe actively transports molecules into synthetic cells

Transporting molecules across biological membranes is essential for life. In nature, this can occur through passive transport, known as diffusion. "Biological systems often use mechanical motion to accomplish tasks that cannot ...

Aug 11, 2026