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Phys.org / Predicting physics without parameter tuning: A faster computational approach

Numerical simulations in physics often require estimating a multitude of parameters, making the process computationally expensive and complex. Researchers at University of Tsukuba have introduced a new method called the multiparameter ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / 'Shoot for the moon?' Aim a bit lower, researchers say

How ambitious should you be? Folk wisdom offers conflicting advice: "Shoot for the moon," but also, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good." A new study by researchers at the University of Wyoming, Stanford University ...

May 29, 2026
Phys.org / The next-generation Very Large Array prototype gathers its first light

The Very Large Array, the iconic field of radio antennas featured in the film "Contact" (inspired by Carl Sagan's novel), has a long and distinguished history of service. But after more than 45 years of studying the radio ...

Jun 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Deep brain stimulation boosts myelination and shifts brain networks linked to depression

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered the first direct evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can remodel white matter pathways in the brain and alter communication across large-scale ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Antarctic 'sky rivers' deliver up to 90% of snowfall, 3D algorithm suggests

Atmospheric rivers act like "rivers in the sky," shuttling intense bands of warm, heavy moisture from lower to higher latitudes. When an atmospheric river encounters cold air or mountainous terrain, the moisture it carries ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Tools to fight hantavirus show promise despite limited funding. Now researchers hope to continue

When a rare but deadly rodent-borne virus struck passengers on a cruise ship and seemed to be spreading, there were no treatments for those who fell ill and no vaccines to protect others.

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Online type 2 diabetes support linked to better health outcomes in England

A free online NHS program is delivering meaningful health improvements for adults living with type 2 diabetes (T2D) across England, a new study by University of Manchester researchers has shown. The NHS program called "Healthy ...

Jun 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / At least two weather patterns increase headaches, study suggests

Two specific weather patterns have been identified as capable of increasing the risk of headaches, thanks to physicians at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, along with researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Embryonic tissues can behave like fluids or solids to reshape cell fate signals

Embryonic development is one of the most dynamic biological processes in nature. Cells and tissues organize and reorganize themselves following incredibly precise patterns, while remaining flexible and robust. Scientists ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / As dementia cases rise, researchers develop AI tool to improve diagnosis accuracy

Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are expected to more than double by 2060. As June marks Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, three University of Florida researchers are working to improve clinicians' ability to ...

Jun 4, 2026
Phys.org / Biodiversity offsetting shows promise in pollinator conservation

Newly created grassland habitats that compensate for nature lost to development can effectively support wild pollinators like bees and hoverflies, according to a first of its kind study in the Netherlands. The findings are ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction

University of Oregon neuroscientists have identified a group of brain cells that essentially act as a "disappointment meter," announcing when reality is falling short of expectations.

Jun 2, 2026