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Phys.org / Unexpected discovery yields new graphene oxide production method

Researchers in the Texas A&M University J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering have developed a new method for producing graphene oxide, a high-value carbon nanomaterial used in batteries, electronics and ...

Jul 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Mediterranean diet is associated with better psychological well-being, study suggests

Following a Mediterranean diet may provide additional benefits for mental health. A new study has now linked it to greater psychological well-being among people over 50. The research is the result of a collaboration between ...

Jul 6, 2026
Phys.org / Measuring iron in motion at Earth-core conditions

It was a journey to the center of the Earth, if only for the briefest of moments. But rather than tunneling thousands of miles from Earth's surface, researchers from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and several ...

Jul 7, 2026
Medical Xpress / Acupuncture to the ear may help to relieve migraines

Acupuncture to the ear may help lessen pain from migraines and their impact on daily life, according to new research presented today (Friday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2026.

Jul 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Disordered collagen may help explain hip fractures beyond bone density, X-rays reveal

Fractures of the femoral neck are not simply due to insufficient bone density. Also significant is their nanostructure—the orientation of the collagen fibers that make up bones, according to research conducted by scientists ...

Jul 9, 2026
Phys.org / New beetle genus named after One Piece's Monkey D. Luffy, encompassing two new species

A research team from the Natural History Museum of Denmark has published a compelling new study in insect taxonomy in the open-access journal ZooKeys, officially establishing a new genus of rove beetle: Luffy gen. nov. The ...

Jul 7, 2026
Tech Xplore / Lowering computational costs in decentralized finance systems using AI-assisted contract development

Researchers have developed a benchmarking framework to assess whether artificial intelligence (AI) can generate decentralized finance (DeFi) smart contracts that are efficient and cost-effective, lowering computational costs, ...

Jul 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Societies combine to issue recommendations on use of incretin drugs in obesity therapy

Obesity and dietitian societies have joined forces to issue a new consensus statement on recommendations surrounding the use of obesity drugs for weight loss treatment. The statement, which is published in The Lancet Diabetes ...

Jul 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Looks good, feels bad? New review explains why modern design can strain your brain

Modern, human-made environments that feature certain design elements can overload the brain, causing visual discomfort and stress, according to a new University of Stirling study. Visual discomfort refers to the unpleasant ...

Jul 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / Microsoft emissions surge 27% as AI buildout crimps climate goals

Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions jumped 27% in its latest fiscal year, the tech giant disclosed Thursday, adding to a wave of worsening environmental reports from an industry racing to build AI infrastructure.

Jul 9, 2026
Tech Xplore / Hydrogen: Clean fuel of the future—if we can find a cheap and clean way to ship it

Many experts refer to hydrogen as "the fuel of the future." It is expected to help decarbonize the global economy in two main ways: Burning it or feeding it into a fuel cell produces storable energy with no carbon emissions, ...

Jul 7, 2026
Phys.org / UK sets record for number of days over 34°C

The UK on Thursday experienced its eighth day in 2026 with the mercury climbing above 34°C (94°F), the Met Office said, breaking the previous record by one day.

Jul 9, 2026