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Medical Xpress / The ethical use of AI in medical practice

A new ethics paper from the American College of Physicians (ACP) says that while the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical practice can improve health care efficiency and quality, it must be grounded in clinical ...

Sep 1, 2026
Phys.org / Tides can be mapped much more locally using a new method based on satellite images

When high or low tide occurs, the water does not necessarily rise and fall uniformly along the entire coastline. In fact, the height of the tide in a bay can vary by up to one meter (3 feet) from one location to another just ...

Aug 30, 2026
Phys.org / Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal

Blinking keeps eyes moist, sweeps away bits of dirt and dust, and helps the brain rest when processing visual information. But in dogs, it may also serve another function as a subtle social signal. That was one of the conclusions ...

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / Satellite images show bedrock and glacier collapsed on Nepal-China border, then rivers flooded

As rescue teams searched for missing people following catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border, Earth scientists reviewed satellite imagery for clues to the cause and assessed the devastation.

Aug 28, 2026
Tech Xplore / US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: Lawsuit

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers.

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Three discoveries that transformed how we understand nutrition

When we think about nutrition, we almost always picture the same key players: the mouth, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas and perhaps the gut microbiota. However, the human body is not made up of isolated compartments.

Sep 1, 2026
Phys.org / The length of your online reviews may help scammers map your friends and target them

On the surface, posting online reviews looks like a win-win activity. It helps both businesses we like and people who might frequent them. But although posting reviews can benefit others, it can also put us all at risk, according ...

Aug 30, 2026
Phys.org / The physics of kiiking, Estonia's extreme sport of swinging

When an athlete swings upside down atop a 7-meter (23-foot) pendulum, it may seem like a feat of strength, courage or technique. A new study suggests it is something more fundamental: a striking demonstration of how intelligence ...

Aug 27, 2026
Phys.org / Hyperdoped silicon photodiode advances short-wave infrared detection at room temperature

Detecting short-wave infrared (SWIR) light, a region of the electromagnetic spectrum just beyond the light visible to the human eye, could be advantageous for many real-world applications. For instance, it could enable more ...

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / Researchers catch sharks off NY's Hamptons, attach trackers to toothy predators

Just off one of New York's famed Hamptons beaches, shark researcher Greg Metzger reels in one of the day's prize catches: a young but powerful sand tiger shark.

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / What PREVENT can tell you about heart disease risk

We often think about heart disease as something that suddenly happens, like a heart attack, requiring a trip to the emergency room. In reality, cardiovascular disease often develops silently over years or even decades before ...

Sep 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Children with speech sound disorders often face additional challenges

Speech sound disorders (SSD) in children are a common group of developmental difficulties that affect how speech sounds are planned and produced. In her thesis, "Oral Motor, Sensory and Developmental Indicators in Children ...

Sep 1, 2026