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Medical Xpress / Q&A: Expert explains why tick bites are sending people to the ER in droves

Early-season tick bites have been driving more people to emergency rooms since 2017, and Virginia, along with several other northeastern states, is in the bull's-eye.

May 11, 2026
Phys.org / Self‑destructive behavior among Hermann's tortoises on a Macedonian island is leading to 'demographic suicide'

On the strictly protected island of Golem Grad in North Macedonia, the tortoises are destroying their own population. During prolonged courtship, aggressive males are exhausting the females and frequently pushing them off ...

May 10, 2026
Tech Xplore / Can ChatGPT be charged in a murder? Florida wants to find out

Before he opened fire on the Florida State University campus last year, killing two people and wounding six others, Phoenix Ikner had a conversation.

May 11, 2026
Medical Xpress / Key magic mushroom ingredient makes fish less aggressive and lazier

More than 200 mushrooms—primarily those belonging to a genus of gilled mushrooms called Psilocybe—contain the psychoactive compound psilocybin. In the brain of mammals, this chemical can bind to serotonin receptors and influence ...

May 7, 2026
Phys.org / Oceans near record heat again as El Niño conditions begin to build

The European Union's climate monitor said Friday that ocean temperatures are edging toward record highs as conditions shift toward a potentially powerful El Niño weather pattern.

May 8, 2026
Phys.org / Saturday Citations: Psychedelic therapeutics; interoception and well-being; a hidden linguistic bias

This week, researchers reported that the human brain is capable of sophisticated language processing while in an unconscious state during general anesthesia. An informatics and computing professor found that the Climate TRACE ...

May 9, 2026
Medical Xpress / Mouse tests show two antibiotics curb deadly S. maltophilia lung infections

Stenotrophomonas maltophilia (S. maltophilia) is a multidrug-resistant bacterium that can cause severe and life-threatening hemorrhagic pneumonia in individuals with weakened immune systems. Despite this, there are limited ...

May 11, 2026
Science X / Clean air, thinner clouds? A century-old pollution puzzle

Pre-industrial pollution from coal smoke and wood-burning in regions like the southeastern U.S. and UK may have made the air murkier than previously thought. This historical haze could significantly alter our understanding ...

May 6, 2026
Phys.org / This tiny grain-of-rice sensor gives robots a new sense and changes what delicate tools can detect

Researchers have developed a sensor about the size of a grain of rice that can measure forces and twisting motions in all directions using light instead of traditional electronics. The new sensor could help robotic tools ...

May 9, 2026
Phys.org / Scientists split gentoo penguins into four species, one totally new to science

The four-foot-tall Emperor penguin of Antarctica may be the most iconic member of this unique family of birds, but 17 other species of penguins populate the Southern Hemisphere, many of them confined to isolated islands that ...

May 8, 2026
Science X / Want better grades? Make a date with your calendar

It turns out that your planner isn't just for show. A huge analysis of thousands of students proves that meticulously scheduling your days can seriously boost your grades.

May 6, 2026
Medical Xpress / Depression may be overdiagnosed in patients with ovarian cancer

People with ovarian cancer could be being overdiagnosed with depression due to the physical symptoms they experience as part of the cancer, according to international researchers. In addition to causing mental symptoms such ...

May 11, 2026