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Phys.org / Claims of 'rediscovered' Michelangelos unsettle Renaissance experts

An independent researcher claimed on Wednesday that a marble bust of Christ in a Roman church is by Michelangelo, the latest purported attribution to the Renaissance genius who is one of the most imitated artists in the world.

Mar 4, 2026
Tech Xplore / Robots that refuse to fail: AI evolves 'legged metamachines' that reassemble and withstand injury

Northwestern University engineers have developed the first modular robots with athletic intelligence. They can be combined and recombined in the wild, recover from injury and keep moving no matter what's thrown at them.

Mar 7, 2026
Phys.org / Climate change pushes tropical insects to their heat limit

Up to half of the insects in the Amazon region could be exposed to life-threatening heat levels due to progressive, anthropogenic global warming. This is shown by a recent study by the universities of Würzburg and Bremen.

Mar 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers detect complex emotions by combining multiple optical signals

Researchers have developed a new way to recognize human emotions by combining fiber-based physiological signals with thermal images of the face. The portable emotional recognition system could eventually be used to support ...

Mar 6, 2026
Phys.org / Using individual atoms to achieve fossil-free chemistry

Every chemical reaction faces a barrier: For substances to react with one another, it is first necessary to supply energy. In many cases, this energy barrier is low—such as when striking a match. For many key reactions ...

Mar 4, 2026
Medical Xpress / Most Americans say they don't trust driverless cars—here's why

Many Americans remain uneasy about driverless cars. According to new research, their concerns go far beyond safety.

Mar 8, 2026
Phys.org / Reduce rust by dumping your wok twice, and other kitchen tips

When you reach the bottom of a container of milk or honey, you might be tempted to tip the container over to get that last pesky little bit out. After all, you only need another teaspoon for that recipe, and you're sure it's ...

Mar 3, 2026
Medical Xpress / Open-source, privacy-focused platform aims to help researchers examine how digital interactions influence health

Numerous sensors allow smartphones to silently witness everything we do, says Ian Kim, a postdoctoral fellow in psychology at Stanford University. They count each smartphone owner's steps, measure their sleep, record where ...

Mar 6, 2026
Dialog / Amazon fish contaminated with toxic metals threaten riverine communities' health

For riverside communities along the Amazon, fish is not a menu choice—it is a lifeline. Millions of people in the Brazilian Amazon depend on fish as their primary source of protein, consuming it daily in quantities far ...

Mar 5, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study finds earlier asthma biologics in children cut severe attacks most

Robust real-world data on the effectiveness of biologic therapies in children with severe asthma remain limited, particularly across different ages and early-life risk profiles. This evidence gap constrains precision in treatment ...

Mar 8, 2026
Medical Xpress / Eye tracking and brain signals reveal how some skills become second nature

Expertise isn't easy to pass down. Take riding a bike: A seasoned cyclist might talk a beginner through the basics of how to sit and when to push off. But other skills, like how hard to pedal to keep balanced, are more intuitive ...

Mar 4, 2026
Phys.org / Polymers that crawl like worms: How materials can develop direction without being told where to go

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered a surprising phenomenon: polymer chains with segments that simply fluctuate at different intensities can spontaneously develop directional, persistent motion when densely ...

Mar 5, 2026