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Phys.org / Pacific cloud brightening could weaken El Nino, but models reveal risks for Europe and Asia

A brewing "super" El Nino cycle is poised to unleash heat waves, floods and drought worldwide, with the effects amplified by long-term human-caused climate change.

Aug 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / How singing in a choir hits the right note for people living with brain conditions

When people are first diagnosed with a brain condition, they may not consider joining a choir to improve their well-being and regain their voice.

Aug 5, 2026
Phys.org / Cells of the same age can follow sharply different biological aging paths

New research reveals that cells of the same chronological age can follow dramatically different biological aging paths, offering new insights into cancer, neurodegeneration and the fundamental biology of aging. Rather than ...

Aug 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists unmask immune cells that supercharge the fight against cancer

A little-known group of hard-to-find immune cells could help transform cancer treatment, scientists at the University of Manchester's Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute have found. Their discovery, accepted for publication ...

Aug 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists identify fructose as a surprise driver of cancer spread

A new study from The Wistar Institute has uncovered an unexpected link between fructose—a common dietary sugar—and the spread of an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. Published in Nature Aging, the study found that cancer ...

Jul 30, 2026
Medical Xpress / Even light activity may lower risk of stroke and death in people with atrial fibrillation

Being physically active was linked to a lower risk of stroke and death for adults with atrial fibrillation, or AFib, according to new, independent research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association.

Aug 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sleep replay of learned skills can occur independently of the hippocampus, mouse study finds

Sleep is a crucial physiological process that supports recovery, clears metabolic waste products from the brain, regulates metabolism and supports the functioning of the immune system. Sleep is also known to play a key role ...

Jul 30, 2026
Phys.org / Humpback whales match song themes to dive phases, tags reveal

For male humpback whales, singing is serious business. Their haunting, complex songs can last for hours and travel for miles underwater, playing a central role in reproduction during the winter breeding season. But despite ...

Aug 3, 2026
Tech Xplore / Adaptive decision support can fight overreliance on AI

From doctors diagnosing symptoms to judges intervening in court cases, humans make complex decisions every day. Increasingly, artificial intelligence tools are being used to help with those decisions.

Aug 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Orexin neurons may uncover the brain's secret to staying motivated

What enables us to sustain effort toward goals, even when the task becomes increasingly difficult? A recent study by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan revealed the underlying brain mechanism, showing that orexin neurons ...

Aug 3, 2026
Phys.org / Indoor moves prove easier than expected for most cats and owners

Moving a pet cat from an outdoor lifestyle to living indoors is easier than many owners expect, according to new research that could help improve feline welfare, protect wildlife and ease concerns about keeping cats contained.

Aug 4, 2026
Phys.org / Snakes aren't simple tubes. Their bodies have five regions—including a short neck

Snakes are seemingly simple in structure: a head attached to a long, unremarkable noodle. They do have some pretty cool features at the front end, with venomous fangs and the ability to stretch their mouths and swallow large ...

Aug 4, 2026