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Tech Xplore / Ink-based thermoelectric technology could be solution for replacing problematic refrigerants

Today's refrigerants, which are specialized working fluids used in air conditioners, refrigerators and heat pumps, come with a host of issues, including leakage, emissions concerns, flammability and limited reclamation of ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / 125-million-year-old fossil reveals 'pregnant' shellfish

An international team of scientists led by Dr. Graciela Delvene of the Geological and Mining Institute of Spain (CSIC) has uncovered the oldest known evidence of maternal care in shellfish, revealing that some freshwater ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / Four-decade mystery solved as PKCβ structure reveals new drug target

After nearly four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have revealed the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ), a key protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases. The findings, published in Nature ...

Jun 23, 2026
Tech Xplore / Food waste can become jet fuel through simpler refining and 50-50 blending

The aviation industry accounts for a large portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. Biobased, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can mitigate climate impacts, but transitioning to SAF faces critical supply chain constraints. ...

Jun 22, 2026
Phys.org / New AI tool identifies wild animals by their unique patterns in real time

Patterns reveal the individual: A novel AI algorithm equips researchers with a powerful new tool to accurately identify individual jaguars, zebras and giraffes in real time based on their unique coat patterns. Biologists ...

Jun 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / GenAI overcomes slide misalignment to produce virtual stains close to real slides

Histopathology is a cornerstone of clinical diagnosis, especially in cancer care. However, conventional chemical staining is often time-consuming and labor-intensive and may consume precious tissue samples.

Jun 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Struggle to pay attention? How to tweak your life to help you focus

Ding—that's an all-too-familiar sound, designed to instantly capture your attention. The average adult receives at least 46 push notifications a day from their smartphone—roughly one every 20 minutes during waking hours.

Jun 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Ultraefficient chip could help tiny robots traverse complex environments

A new chip developed by MIT researchers could help tiny, low-power UAVs avoid obstacles as they zip around tight corners inside an industrial HVAC system to check for gas leaks. The chip allows small autonomous robots and ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Controlling ice crystal growth using polymer nanoparticles

Ice formation can damage biological samples, tissues and materials during freezing and thawing. In nature, specialized molecules known as ice-binding proteins prevent ice crystals from growing too large, helping organisms ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Plant protein pair reveals new wood-formation mechanism

Researchers from the Biosciences Department at Durham University have discovered a previously unknown mechanism that helps plants control the formation of wood, a finding that could open new directions for research into plant ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / Contact lenses can repair themselves with just one hour of UV light exposure

Contact lenses are a great vision correction option for many, but if one of them gets damaged, there is little to do other than throw it away. A team reporting in ACS Applied Polymer Materials has a solution: special polymer ...

Jun 23, 2026
Phys.org / New research outlines human-centered AI framework for online student success

University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies scholars Pamayla E. Darbyshire, DHA, MSN/CNS, and Carl Beitsayadeh, MS, have published the article, "Enhancing Student Success through GAI and Predictive Analytics," in International ...

Jun 26, 2026