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Phys.org / NASA races to save Swift telescope from falling back to Earth with daring rescue mission

NASA is racing to save an aging telescope from falling back to Earth with a daring rescue mission.

Jun 28, 2026
Phys.org / Swiss glaciers have exhausted their snow reserves

From June 29 onward, Switzerland's glaciers will have exhausted their snow reserves. Every liter of meltwater now causes them to lose mass—this is Glacier Loss Day. Between the extreme years of 2003 and 2022 alone, 200 square ...

Jun 26, 2026
Phys.org / Should AI chatbots simulate care for students? Alberta teachers say no

Should schools allow AI systems that don't just answer students, but appear to care for them?

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Nanopore technology identifies proteins molecule by molecule

Proteins are responsible for most functions in the human body. However, their analysis, which is essential for understanding diseases, developing drugs and discovering new biomarkers, remains highly complex. Using a technology ...

Jun 29, 2026
Phys.org / East Coast broccoli lowers costs and risks from California drought

The burgeoning East Coast broccoli industry is helping lower costs slightly and reduce reliance on the drought-prone West. Those were findings from a new supply chain model study that showed expanding production outside California—the ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / 'Ragebait' culture on social media exposed in new study

A new study has revealed how social media creators are turning anger into entertainment, and what that means for public debate. Research by Dr. Nicholas John from the University of Manchester and Dr. CJ Reynolds from the ...

Jun 30, 2026
Tech Xplore / It only takes one fake web page to fool AI shopping bots, study finds

AI shopping assistants are popping up all over the internet, changing how we browse, compare and discover products. However, these helpful tools appear to have a serious security flaw. According to a paper published on the ...

Jun 25, 2026
Medical Xpress / Could one shot replace weekly GLP-1 drugs? DNA approach shows months-long effects in mice

Scientists at The Wistar Institute have shown that a single injection of a small, circular piece of genetic instruction can produce weight loss and blood glucose control in murine models that lasts up to 10 times as long ...

Jun 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Hematologic cancer survivors face higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease

Survivors of hematologic cancers are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study published online June 22 in BMC Cancer.

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / PFAS in most medicines can be replaced with alternatives

Certain medicines contain per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds, known as PFAS, which are causing increasing environmental harm because of their long-lasting effects. A study published in Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy ...

Jun 30, 2026
Phys.org / Study could unlock key to more reliable truffle cultivation

As one of the world's most revered gourmet foods, some truffles can sell for more than €1,000 per kilogram, making cultivation a lucrative business. However, the industry remains unpredictable, with some trees capable of ...

Jun 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Little hits in sports may be just as dangerous as concussions—and can lead to brain damage

The recent Four Corners episode exposed the devastating impacts of degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its link with contact sports, primarily Australian rules football.

Jun 30, 2026