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Phys.org / Deforestation has turned Africa's forests from carbon sinks to carbon sources, new study finds

New research warns that Africa's forests, once vital allies in the fight against climate change, have turned from a carbon sink into a carbon source.

Nov 28, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Fossils reveal anacondas have been giants for over 12 million years

A University of Cambridge-led team has analyzed giant anaconda fossils from South America to deduce that these tropical snakes reached their maximum size 12.4 million years ago and have remained giants ever since.

Dec 1, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Vaccine prevented more than 200 hospital admissions of babies in Scotland, research finds

A vaccine against a widespread virus has prevented the admission to hospital of more than 200 babies in Scotland, according to new research.

Dec 3, 2025 in Pediatrics
Phys.org / Mad cow disease: A new culprit beyond prions

Recent research led by the University of Alberta challenges the belief that mad cow disease is caused only by misfolded proteins—a discovery that sheds new light on the devastating outbreak in the United Kingdom 40 years ...

Dec 1, 2025 in Biology
Medical Xpress / Thinking of Dry January? One month without alcohol linked to better sleep, mood and health, study finds

With the new year on the horizon and resolutions brewing, more people are saying cheers to a booze-free January, a choice that might come with some real health benefits and, ultimately, help some people cut back for good.

Dec 3, 2025 in Health
Phys.org / Why we remember the source of an opinion better than the source of a fact: New research

In public discourse, we spend a great deal of collective energy debating the accuracy of facts. We fact-check politicians, monitor social media for misinformation, and prioritize data-driven decision-making in our workplaces. ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Studies reevaluate reverse weathering process, shifting understanding of global climate

Two new publications remap the understanding of reverse weathering in the scientific community. The Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Senior Marine Scientist, Dr. Jeffrey Krause, played a key role in both projects, which include several ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Earth
Medical Xpress / Diabetes drugs may help older adults slow frailty

A new study shows that older adults with type 2 diabetes who start treatment with sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors—such as empagliflozin (Jardiance) and dapagliflozin (Farxiga)—or glucagon-like peptide-1 ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Diabetes
Phys.org / Federal funding cuts are only one problem facing America's colleges and universities

Higher education is under stress. The highest-profile threat has been the Trump administration's efforts to cut funding to several universities, including Harvard, Columbia and Northwestern.

Dec 3, 2025 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Overlooked hormone may be deadly driver of postmenopausal breast cancer in women with obesity

A new analysis of research into the most common type of breast cancer has zeroed in on an overlooked hormone that may be responsible for the increased risk of breast cancer death in postmenopausal women with obesity. It also ...

Dec 2, 2025 in Oncology & Cancer
Phys.org / Poor mental health linked to dark web use

The dark web—a hidden corner of the internet accessed through privacy-preserving tools like the Tor browser—operates beyond the reach of traditional search engines and public platforms. Unlike the surface web, its architecture ...

Dec 3, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Sun-watcher SOHO celebrates 30 years

On 2 December 1995, the ESA/NASA Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) blasted into space—on what was supposed to be a two-year mission.

Dec 2, 2025 in Astronomy & Space