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Phys.org / Meteorite dust holds records of magnetism that may have helped form the sun

Around 4.6 billion years ago, the solar system was little more than a giant ball of gas and dust. Over the next few million years, this "solar nebula" underwent a huge transformation, flattening into a disk of matter that ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Supersized quantum sensors make faint photons easier to catch

Our everyday life is flooded with photons, the quantum building blocks of light. For cutting-edge technology, from quantum computing to deep-tissue imaging, detecting every single photon counts.

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Climate change leaves its mark on America's largest reservoir

From high in the hills around Las Vegas, tourist Choune Osterero gazes down at the line of chalky mineral deposits left on the rocks around Lake Mead as the level of America's largest reservoir has dropped over the last quarter-century ...

Aug 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Primate-specific DNA change reveals a new link to dementia-related neurodegeneration

Brain diseases, including dementia, have long been studied using experimental animals such as mice. However, differences between the human and animal genomes have raised concerns that some disease mechanisms may not be fully ...

Aug 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Considerable global disparities found in access to dermatological care

Global access to dermatological care varies significantly, with 42% of countries reporting inadequate or extremely poor access, according to a study published online Aug. 26 in JAMA Dermatology.

Aug 27, 2026
Phys.org / AI helps uncover oyster DNA changes linked to climate resilience

While a colleague traveled along the East Coast from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico collecting oysters, Northeastern University bioinformatics graduate student Megha Prasad worked away at her computer. She zeroed in on DNA, ...

Aug 27, 2026
Phys.org / Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act. After being shut out of this month's total solar eclipse, the Americas will have the best seats in the celestial house when Earth's shadow briefly envelops the moon. Almost ...

Aug 22, 2026
Phys.org / School phone bans are working in Toronto elementary schools—and failing in high schools

Concerns that phones and social media are harming student learning and youth mental health have pushed school systems across Canada and the United States to restrict student phone use.

Aug 27, 2026
Phys.org / AI can complement traditional weather models by offering guidance on tropical cyclones several days before they form

A new study examining tropical cyclone forecasts in the Atlantic Ocean suggests that artificial intelligence could provide valuable additional guidance for predicting when and where tropical disturbances may develop into ...

Aug 27, 2026
Phys.org / The hidden chemistry behind glow-in-the-dark art

Some of the world's brightest colors don't just reflect light; they create it. Scientists and museum conservators are now uncovering why these luminous pigments fade and how to preserve them for future generations. The findings ...

Aug 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Registry-based model predicts hip fracture risk better than current screening

A machine-learning tool built from Swedish national health registry data can predict hip fracture risk with high accuracy without an in-person assessment and identifies far more at-risk individuals than current clinical screening ...

Aug 27, 2026
Medical Xpress / Swimming in rivers and lakes linked to higher risk of stomach bugs and rashes

People swimming in rivers and lakes could be putting themselves at risk of nasty skin conditions and stomach bugs, according to a new study from the University of East Anglia. The researchers found that people who swam in ...

Aug 27, 2026