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Phys.org / NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home to its launch site after historic voyage

The spacecraft that flew four astronauts around the moon is back where its record-breaking journey began.

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / Exploring representation through digital archaeology and game design

Recently, Michael Hall, a doctoral candidate in the Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Program, was invited to present his work exploring representation in gaming, "Dawnbreaker, the Curious Case of Decolonialism ...

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / Lack of education or employment in early adulthood has scarring effect into midlife, study shows

Being out of work and education between the ages of 16 and 24 has long-term consequences for people's employment, finances, physical and mental health in midlife, according to new UCL research. A new report by the UCL Centre ...

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / Antarctica's ice shelves are vulnerable to melting from below—knowing how far ocean heat reaches is crucial

A rare dataset collected by instruments at the point where Antarctica's largest ice shelf begins to float reveals ocean processes that drive melting at this critical part of the continent.

Apr 28, 2026
Medical Xpress / Placental contractions may occur in 6 of 10 healthy pregnancies, MRI scans reveal

The placenta contracts independently of the rest of the uterine wall, as seen in around 60% of 36 MRI-scanned healthy pregnancies, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS One by Louise Dewick of the University ...

Apr 29, 2026
Science X / Your dreams are doing far more than replaying your day, and this study shows why

Why do dreams sometimes feel vivid and immersive, while at other times they seem fragmented or difficult to interpret? A new study conducted by researchers at the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca provides new insights ...

Apr 28, 2026
Phys.org / Europe climate report signals rising extremes

Europe endured a historic heatwave across Nordic countries, shrinking glaciers and record sea temperatures in 2025 as the fast-warming continent faces more frequent climate extremes, a new report showed Wednesday.

Apr 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / An experimental cafe run by AI opens in Stockholm

The avocado toasts and baristas making foamy lattes make it look like any other café, except at this one, located in a Stockholm residential neighborhood, artificial intelligence (AI) is running the place.

Apr 29, 2026
Medical Xpress / Significant rise in valley fever cases in El Paso linked to extreme weather, dust, study finds

A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso has identified a significant rise in Valley fever cases in El Paso over the past decade and found strong connections between the disease and extreme weather, ...

Apr 29, 2026
Phys.org / AI can simulate the dead—but should it?

Artificial intelligence is moving into one of the most intimate areas of human life: grief. Tools that can simulate a deceased person's voice, writing style, or conversational patterns are no longer science fiction. They ...

Apr 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / Uber adds hotel booking in push to become 'everything app'

Uber on Wednesday unveiled a new feature allowing users to book a hotel room directly from its app, the latest step in its push to become a one-stop shop for everyday needs.

Apr 29, 2026
Tech Xplore / No batteries, just body heat: Demonstrating the potential of battery-free sensing

As devices for wireless sensing systems become smaller and more complex, finding suitable power sources for them is becoming increasingly difficult. However, advances in low-power sensing technology may allow such systems ...

Apr 27, 2026