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Phys.org / Electric current stabilizes spins at unstable points for new types of computing

A research team has discovered a new way to control tiny magnetic properties inside materials using electric current, which could possibly pave the way for new types of computing technologies. The work is based on spintronics, ...

Mar 23, 2026
Medical Xpress / Short-lived fish offer new insights into the aging immune system

Our immune system protects the body from infections and harmful changes throughout our lives. However, it loses its effectiveness with age, resulting in an increased risk of disease. But what happens when the immune system ...

Mar 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Weight-loss medications may affect some complications after panniculectomy

For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects on complication risks, suggests a study in the April issue ...

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Developing an antibiotic reservoir to prevent post-surgical infections

Nearly one in 10 people who are implanted with a surgical fix to their spine will develop a serious bacterial infection, despite prophylactic antibiotic treatment. In a recent study published in the journal PLOS One, researchers ...

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Scientists discover new genetic disease that causes premature aging and cognitive deficits

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute and an international team of collaborators have defined a new genetic disease marked by premature aging and deficits in brain function. The researchers have ...

Mar 24, 2026
Phys.org / An end to the battle between touchscreens and long fingernails is on the horizon

Anybody who has tried to use a smartphone or tablet with long nails knows that there's a learning curve. Rather than effortlessly tapping with a fingertip, you must awkwardly lay the pads of your fingers onto the screen. ...

Mar 23, 2026
Phys.org / Justice in achieving climate goals: Researchers highlight the need for fair country shares in CO₂ removal

As the war in the Middle East is currently reminding us once again, many countries around the world are heavily reliant on oil and gas. Lax climate policy and limited options for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere could cement ...

Mar 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Strengthening wood with needle and thread

Wood laminates are used in many different ways, for example, in the manufacture of skis and snowboards or in components for vehicle interiors. However, their weight advantages for lightweight construction also have disadvantages. ...

Mar 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI data centers need faster links: A mass-producible optical microchip could help

Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) present a novel component that enables very fast, economical, and reliable data transmission thanks to an advanced ...

Mar 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Long wait for child ADHD assessments leaves parents stressed and struggling

Families are feeling stressed, powerless and "forever in limbo" as they wait months, or sometimes years, for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments, according to a new study.

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Want to lose weight? Try eating the same meals on repeat, say researchers

Sticking to the same meals and eating a consistent number of calories each day may help people lose more weight, according to research published in the journal Health Psychology.

Mar 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Kratom calls skyrocket to nation's poison centers

Calls to poison centers about kratom, a drug widely available in vape shops and gas stations, increased more than 1,200% between 2015 and 2025, with a corresponding rise in hospitalizations, an alarming new UVA Health analysis ...

Mar 26, 2026