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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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
