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Phys.org / China launches Shenzhou-22 early for stranded space station crew

China conducted an urgent unmanned spacecraft launch on Tuesday, after damage to a previous mission's return capsule left the crew on its space station without a means of getting back to Earth.

Nov 25, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Medical Xpress / Fluoridated water linked to better adolescent school achievement

Children exposed to recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water show modest cognitive advantages in secondary school, with no clear evidence of harm to cognitive functioning around age 60, according to researchers at ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / From publications to policy: New global analysis reveals how academic research shapes sustainable development policy

A new report from Springer Nature, in partnership with Overton, offers the most comprehensive picture yet of how academic research is influencing real-world policy tied to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Nov 25, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Pill form of semaglutide fails to slow Alzheimer's in large trial

A pill version of semaglutide, the ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, did not slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, drugmaker Novo Nordisk announced on Nov. 24.

Nov 25, 2025 in Medical research
Medical Xpress / Liquid biopsy tool can guide early-stage gastric cancer treatment

Early-stage gastric cancer can be assessed more accurately using a new liquid biopsy tool that predicts lymph node metastasis, as reported by researchers from Science Tokyo. They developed a model that uses deoxyribonucleic ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Gastroenterology
Medical Xpress / New female crash dummy aims to make cars safer for women

For decades, car safety tests were built around the body of an average man from the 1970s. Now, federal officials are taking a step to better protect women behind the wheel.

Nov 25, 2025 in Health
Medical Xpress / How to enjoy holiday meals without feeling stuffed all day

Holiday meals have a way of sneaking up on party-goers. One bite of stuffing leads to a spoonful of potatoes… then suddenly the calories consumed have hit an all time high before the good stuff, like dessert, even starts.

Nov 25, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / In a new documentary, researchers investigate when Greenland was ice-free

Approximately 400,000 years ago, some areas of Greenland that are now covered by a thick layer of ice were exposed to fresh air and sunlight. Today, the Greenland Ice Sheet covers most of the land mass, but the southwestern ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / New scalable single-spin qubits could simplify future processors

Quantum computers, which operate leveraging effects rooted in quantum mechanics, have the potential of tackling some computational and optimization tasks that cannot be solved by classical computers. Instead of bits (i.e., ...

Nov 20, 2025 in Physics
Phys.org / Black Friday is stressful—that's on purpose: Q&A

With Black Friday approaching, the holiday shopping frenzy is in full swing. Retailers are pulling out all the stops to capitalize on the season of gift giving and consumer culture. But why is it that shoppers continue to ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Can teaching listening skills cultivate more ethical leaders who create value in business?

A simple shift in business education, training MBA students to listen effectively, can significantly boost their humility and ability to lead with integrity, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

Nov 25, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Pharmacy education needs planetary health focus to boost environmental action

New Monash University research has found that while pharmacy students understand pharmacists' role in planetary health, many struggle to apply these principles in practice or link issues like antimicrobial resistance (AMR) ...

Nov 25, 2025 in Other Sciences