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Medical Xpress / A better flu shot may be coming: How epitope targeting could widen protection

Doctors recommend getting your flu shot annually, since the specific influenza strain it targets varies from year to year. But what if the shot could be more effective while protecting against more strains? Researchers from ...

Apr 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / A powerful new cancer map tracks hundreds of mutations to one escape route and exposes a drug target

Diseases like cancer or neurodegeneration are known to arise from genetic misfires. But treating such complex conditions hasn't been simply a matter of identifying the malfunctioning genes involved. With hundreds of genetic ...

Apr 15, 2026
Medical Xpress / Weight loss leads to notable muscle loss, study finds

A new UNC School of Medicine study of incretin-based medications, including newer medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide that are widely prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, finds they are associated with ...

Apr 17, 2026
Phys.org / 'Cruelly hot': Japan devises new term for heat wave days

Blistering temperatures rising to 40°C and above will now be branded "cruelly hot" or "kokusho-bi" in Japan, the weather agency said Friday, as heat wave days become increasingly frequent in the region.

Apr 17, 2026
Phys.org / Ancient seabird guano reveals how climate change may shape future populations

By analyzing peat cores, researchers have shown how populations of nesting seabirds have fluctuated on a sub-Antarctic island over 8,000 years. They found that bird numbers rose and fell alongside shifts in climate, offering ...

Apr 15, 2026
Phys.org / Advanced mirror technology now powers a breakthrough X-ray telescope

Scientists in Japan have developed a high-resolution X-ray telescope sharp enough to distinguish an object just 3.5 mm wide from one kilometer away, by combining precision mirror-making technology with space astronomy. To ...

Apr 12, 2026
Medical Xpress / Fluoride and kids' IQ: What a decades-long analysis shows

Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that has been shown to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities. Many municipalities add fluoride to their drinking water—a process called community water fluoridation—as a public health ...

Apr 13, 2026
Medical Xpress / Maternal RSV vaccination cuts infant hospitalization risk by over 80%, major study finds

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus that can cause severe respiratory illness in infants and young children, including lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) such as bronchiolitis and pneumonia. It is ...

Apr 17, 2026
Phys.org / Unlocking unusual superconductivity in a lightweight element

Superconductors—materials that can conduct electricity without energy loss—are crucial for next-generation high-efficiency, ultrafast electronics. However, most superconductors share a critical limitation: they lose their ...

Apr 13, 2026
Phys.org / A 'blob' in a tank is helping scientists tease out the secrets of turbulence

In a tank on the bottom floor of a University of Chicago research laboratory, scientists summon "The Blob" into existence by firing water jets to create an artfully choreographed series of rings.

Apr 14, 2026
Medical Xpress / Emergency room survey uncovers measles vaccine gaps and hesitancy across the US

Measles remains one of the most contagious infectious diseases, spread through coughing and sneezing, with even small declines in vaccination coverage leading to outbreaks. As of 2026, California has reported its highest ...

Apr 18, 2026
Phys.org / Emerging in Alaska, dominant H5N1 strain spread continent-wide through migratory birds

An international group of scientists mapped the spread of the current dominant strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus through North American bird populations in 2024. Led by scientists from St. Jude Children's ...

Apr 15, 2026