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Phys.org / Opera is not dying, but it needs a second act for the streaming era

Every few years, you'll hear a familiar refrain: "Opera is dying."

Jan 20, 2026 in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / Mechanically interlocked molecules enhance lithium-metal battery safety and performance

Researchers from the School of Engineering at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have pioneered a mechanical bond strategy to create quasi-solid-state electrolytes (QSSEs) for lithium-metal batteries ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / Study captures rare glimpse into urban hedgehog life—and reveals impact of feeding on garden visits

Researchers at Nottingham Trent University and Chester Zoo analyzed thousands of images from 415 gardens, alongside each garden's specific characteristics, to examine how often hedgehogs were detected and which features most ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Biology
Tech Xplore / Greener method recovers critical metals from spent batteries

Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to recover high-purity nickel, cobalt, manganese and lithium from spent lithium-ion batteries using a mild, sustainable solvent.

Jan 20, 2026 in Engineering
Phys.org / New nanocrystalline material significantly extends MEMS switch chip lifespan

Researchers from the Institute of Metal Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a new class of high-performance materials for micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switch chips, achieving an ultra-long ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Nanotechnology
Phys.org / Limiting urban sprawl requires establishing clear targets and limits to expansion, new study proposes

Cities need clear limits and targets on urban sprawl to understand whether planning tools like greenbelts and denser development are working, according to new Concordia research. Applying such metrics in urban planning as ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / Machine learning lends a helping 'hand' to prosthetics

Holding an egg requires a gentle touch. Squeeze too hard, and you'll make a mess. Opening a water bottle, on the other hand, needs a little more grip strength.

Jan 20, 2026 in Engineering
Medical Xpress / 'Revoice' device gives stroke patients their voice back

Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability to communicate naturally and fluently following a stroke, without the need for invasive brain ...

Jan 19, 2026 in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Antarctic submillimeter telescope enables more complete view of the carbon cycle in star-forming regions

Chinese researchers have braved the cold and harsh environment of Antarctica in order to get a unique view of star formation in the interstellar medium (ISM). The Chinese National Antarctica and Arctic Research Expedition ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / How to involve men and boys in tackling misogyny? Start by treating them not just as perpetrators

Almost half (45%) of teachers across primary and secondary schools in the UK describe misogynistic attitudes and behavior among boys as being a problem, according to a YouGov survey in 2025. Additionally, 54% of secondary ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Study links stroke-induced stress response to weakened immune system and higher infection risk

A new University of Manchester and Edinburgh study published in the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity has found that people who have had a stroke have fewer of a specific type of immune cell called B cells, which normally ...

Jan 20, 2026 in Cardiology
Phys.org / Temporal anti-parity–time symmetry offers new way to steer energy through systems

The movement of waves, patterns that carry sound, light or heat, through materials has been widely studied by physicists, as it has implications for the development of numerous modern technologies. In several materials, the ...

Jan 15, 2026 in Physics