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Phys.org / Dual-layer filtration system blocks nanoplastics release from landfill leachate

UBC Okanagan researchers have created a new two-layer membrane filtration system that can significantly reduce the amount of micro and nanoplastics that leak from landfills into local water basins.

Jan 8, 2026 in Earth
Tech Xplore / New study urges stronger AI safeguards to protect worker safety and well-being

New research from Flinders University highlights the need for artificial intelligence (AI) systems to complement—not impede—worker safety and welfare in workplaces.

Jan 8, 2026 in Business
Tech Xplore / Patient privacy in the age of clinical AI: Scientists investigate memorization risk

What is patient privacy for? The Hippocratic Oath, thought to be one of the earliest and most widely known medical ethics texts in the world, reads: "Whatever I see or hear in the lives of my patients, whether in connection ...

Jan 6, 2026 in Security
Phys.org / Smart polymers harden on demand with light or gentle heat activation

Chemists at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a "smart" polymer that could make industrial curing, 3D printing and repairs simpler, safer and more energy-efficient with materials whose properties may be tuned ...

Jan 5, 2026 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Ganges Delta under a winter shroud of fog

Winter weather took hold across the Indo-Gangetic Plain in early January 2026, bringing dense fog and cold temperatures to much of the flat, fertile lands that span from Pakistan and northern India to Bangladesh.

Jan 9, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Europe's most active volcano is erupting, and tour guides are told to stay away

Guides who take tourists to enjoy the striking views of Sicily's Mount Etna are up in arms over tougher restrictions imposed by local authorities after a round of eruptions at the giant volcano in recent weeks.

Jan 8, 2026 in Earth
Phys.org / Are 'new towns' a solution to the housing crisis?

As housing prices continue to rise nationwide—not just in major metropolitan areas, but even in rural locations—there's pressure to create more housing. In Massachusetts, the 2024 Affordable Homes Act calls for 220,000 ...

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Study suggests taking photos at live events can come at a social cost

At the start of a concert, a voice may come over the speakers warning members of the audience not to take photos or videos of the performance.

Jan 8, 2026 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / A better way to detect off-target genome changes from base editors

Scientists and physicians can better assess precision genome editing technology using a new method made public today by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Significant amounts of time and resources spent improving CRISPR ...

Jan 3, 2026 in Biology
Phys.org / Heat-inducible promoters show varied expression patterns in sugarcane stems

Inducible promoters provide remarkable utility when sustained transgene expression compromises plant development or agronomic performance.

Jan 8, 2026 in Biology
Medical Xpress / FDA misses deadline to ban formaldehyde in hair straighteners

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has again missed a deadline to propose a ban on chemicals in hair-straightening products that may pose a serious cancer risk.

Jan 8, 2026 in Health
Tech Xplore / How chameleon materials adjust to climate extremes in real time

Every summer, our cities burn energy to keep us cool. The same happens in winter with the increasing demand for heating.

Jan 8, 2026 in Engineering