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Medical Xpress / The potential problems of living longer: Q&A

Many scientists are trying to determine just how much medical intervention can lengthen the human lifespan. But Daniel Promislow, senior scientist and scientific advisor at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center ...

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Weight loss drugs risk widening health inequalities, warn researchers

Drugs such as semaglutide (Wegovy/Ozempic) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) are transforming obesity treatment, but without affordable, healthy food and appropriate support, they could widen health inequalities in the UK, according ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / How the EU's carbon price on imports strengthens climate policies globally

In early 2026, the EU extended its domestic carbon pricing to key products from beyond its borders. This is managed through the "Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism" (CBAM). Exporters of polluting goods to the EU must pay ...

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Polymer strategy boosts lithium battery safety and performance by making plasticizers compatible

The performance and safety profile of lithium batteries has improved immensely over the years, but new technologies are constantly demanding even better performance and increased safety demands due to higher energy densities. ...

May 26, 2026
Phys.org / Nearly 50 years of data reveal happiness gap for single parents

Single parents are less happy than parents with a partner, according to a comprehensive analysis of global studies spanning nearly 50 years of data. With the number of solo caregivers on the rise in many countries, scientists ...

May 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / PSMA PET reveals bone metastases missed by standard imaging

Compared to conventional imaging techniques, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging provides superior detection of bone metastases in prostate cancer patients, a critical indicator of a patient's long-term ...

Jun 1, 2026
Science X / DNA cracks the mystery of hugging skeletons: First same-sex grave of two women who were neither sisters nor cousins

Every inch dug deeper into the soil can reveal something that changes how we perceive ancient societies. A multiyear excavation near the 13th-century Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Opole, Poland, unearthed ...

May 26, 2026
Tech Xplore / Survey finds generational gap in attitudes to AI romance

Almost 50% of young adults in six major economies think AI romantic companionship will improve human happiness through emotional support in the next decade, the results of a large survey suggested Monday.

Jun 1, 2026
Phys.org / Mediating students' empathy development through play

Playing a card game can support empathy development in college classrooms, according to a new study led by researchers in Penn State University Libraries' Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT).

Jun 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Blood test with AI spots four dementia-related brain diseases with 92.3% accuracy

Many people living with dementia never receive an accurate diagnosis, in part because Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and related conditions are notoriously difficult to tell apart and often occur together. Now, ...

May 30, 2026
Phys.org / A trip to the United Arab Emirates' darkest spot reveals a rare view of the Milky Way

The gleaming skyscrapers and bright lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel there, a sign of the Arabian Peninsula nation's rapid, oil-fueled development over the last decades into a major hub for ...

May 30, 2026
Phys.org / Neanderthal ancestry may lower defenses against common DNA viruses in people today

Researchers have found surprising links that show that Neanderthal ancestry influences our immune system today in ways more nuanced than previously recognized. Their work is published in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution.

May 28, 2026