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Medical Xpress / Deep brain stimulation boosts myelination and shifts brain networks linked to depression

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have uncovered the first direct evidence that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can remodel white matter pathways in the brain and alter communication across large-scale ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Antarctic 'sky rivers' deliver up to 90% of snowfall, 3D algorithm suggests

Atmospheric rivers act like "rivers in the sky," shuttling intense bands of warm, heavy moisture from lower to higher latitudes. When an atmospheric river encounters cold air or mountainous terrain, the moisture it carries ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Genetic trade-off between youth and longevity uncovered

A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing the risk of aging and cancer later in life. The findings provide rare experimental evidence for the theory that ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Basil and fennel compound may build up dangerous DNA damage in vulnerable people

Methyleugenol is a component of essential oils and is found in basil, tarragon, nutmeg, and fennel. When ingested through food, it can be converted in the liver into a reactive form that induces chemical alterations in DNA. ...

Jun 1, 2026
Tech Xplore / AI brings object-level vision prosthetics closer to reality

EPFL researchers are developing AI models that could one day enable vision prosthetics able to restore meaningful, object-level sight for the blind. The research, from the NeuroAI Lab of Martin Schrimpf, part of EPFL's Schools ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / How methane policy will make or break the climate crisis

There's no sign that methane emissions are declining globally.

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Embryonic tissues can behave like fluids or solids to reshape cell fate signals

Embryonic development is one of the most dynamic biological processes in nature. Cells and tissues organize and reorganize themselves following incredibly precise patterns, while remaining flexible and robust. Scientists ...

Jun 2, 2026
Medical Xpress / Brain cells fine-tuned to disappointment may inspire new therapies for depression and addiction

University of Oregon neuroscientists have identified a group of brain cells that essentially act as a "disappointment meter," announcing when reality is falling short of expectations.

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Tardigrades reveal extreme heat-blocking survival trick while in tun state

Tardigrades, also known as water bears or moss piglets, are tiny eight-legged animals that can survive in extreme environments, where humans and most other animals would die. This resistance to extreme conditions, including ...

May 29, 2026
Phys.org / Six roads to safety: A critical threshold for wildfire survival

If your community was threatened by a wildfire, would you be able to quickly evacuate? A new study from UC Santa Barbara reveals that the number of roads out of a community may be one of the strongest predictors of wildfire ...

Jun 2, 2026
Phys.org / Indonesia's air quality got worse after China banned plastic waste imports, research shows

When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, countries like the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and Japan didn't stop exporting plastic waste—they diverted their shipments to countries in Southeast Asia.

Jun 3, 2026
Phys.org / Hybrid work is not always the golden compromise employees expect—even as more companies implement it

A truce of sorts has quelled the return-to-office wars that have raged in the post-pandemic workplace.

Jun 3, 2026