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Phys.org / Hemp roots offer new opportunities for farmers and cancer research
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) redefined the value of roots in industrial hemp, providing new opportunities for industrial hemp growers and ...
Phys.org / Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper
After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit.
Phys.org / Replication efforts suggest 'smoking gun' evidence isn't enough to prove quantum computing claims
A group of scientists, including Sergey Frolov, professor of physics at the University of Pittsburgh, and co-authors from Minnesota and Grenoble have undertaken several replication studies centered around topological effects ...
Tech Xplore / Study shows potential for sustainable azelaic acid production from vegetable oils
Azelaic acid is a renewable monomer used in the production of lubricants, polymers, and skincare. While conventionally produced via the energy-intensive ozonolysis of oleic acid, recent advances enable its production from ...
Phys.org / 'Genius' chimpanzee Ai dies in Japan at 49
Ai, a "genius" chimpanzee who could recognize more than 100 Chinese characters and the English alphabet, has died aged 49, Japanese researchers said.
Medical Xpress / Most Alzheimer's cases linked to variants in a single gene
Potentially more than 90% of Alzheimer's disease cases would not occur without the contribution of a single gene (APOE), according to a new analysis led by UCL researchers.
Medical Xpress / Why deadly ovarian cancers hide from the immune system, and how to stop them
More than two-thirds of deaths from ovarian cancer are attributable to high-grade serous carcinoma. In one particularly aggressive form, only a small number of inactive immune cells can be found near the tumor. Such tumors ...
Medical Xpress / Eye gel injection restores vision in patients with rare low-pressure condition, finds study
A new study demonstrates the effectiveness of a widely-used eye injection to manage the previously untreatable rare condition, hypotony, in a project by clinical researchers at UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital.
Medical Xpress / Bright light suppresses eating and weight gain in mice
Past research has found that exposure to bright lights and high levels of noise can alter both physiological processes and human behavior. For instance, an elevated or limited exposure to bright lights and noise has been ...
Medical Xpress / New model improves prediction of prostate cancer death risk
A new long-term prediction tool estimates the risk of dying from prostate cancer, offering a more accurate way to interpret prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results compared to existing models. The tool, tested on over ...
Tech Xplore / Social media harms teens, watchdog warns, as France weighs ban
Social media harms the mental health of adolescents, particularly girls, France's health watchdog said Tuesday as the country debates banning children under 15 from accessing the immensely popular platforms.
Phys.org / Solving quantum computing's longstanding 'no cloning' problem with an encryption workaround
A team of researchers at the University of Waterloo have made a breakthrough in quantum computing that elegantly bypasses the fundamental "no cloning" problem. The research, "Encrypted Qubits can be Cloned," appears in Physical ...
