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Phys.org / Support groups for parents halved violence against children in wartime Ukraine, trial finds

Ukrainian parents who joined a support group program called "Hope Groups," designed for families living through the war, reported that violence against children was cut in half and that they had less than half the depression ...

Aug 26, 2026
Medical Xpress / Researchers uncover brain-network dynamics in schizophrenia

Researchers at Georgia State University have identified a previously unknown aspect of schizophrenia that offers a new way to understand how the disorder affects large-scale brain coordination. In a new study, published in ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / One step closer to the ideal glass—simulations reveal hidden order at absolute zero

In the physical sense, glass is not limited to familiar window glass; it forms whenever a liquid is cooled so quickly that it cannot crystallize. As a result, glass has an amorphous structure—that is, its "building blocks" ...

Aug 24, 2026
Phys.org / Natural gas drilling could raise salt levels, in turn boosting radium in water

Pennsylvania ranks second in U.S. natural gas production, accounting for about one-fifth of U.S. output in 2024, and has one of the most extensive histories of energy extraction in the country. A team of researchers from ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Cannabis addiction climbs fast while alcohol use disorder slowly declines across the USA

Alcohol is second on the list of the most addictive drugs in America. By altering the brain's chemistry and triggering the release of pleasure-inducing chemicals like dopamine, alcohol can create a strong desire to repeat ...

Aug 21, 2026
Medical Xpress / Sugar tax could improve oral health

Millions of cases of tooth decay could be prevented if Australia introduced a 20% tax on sugar, new Griffith University research has found.

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / New free-space optical link adds a wireless component to the nation's longest quantum network

There's a new lighthouse on Long Island. But instead of shining light to guide ships through waterways, this one transmits and receives particles of light that carry quantum information. Perched atop a seven-story building ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / Xylitol may increase the risk of cardiovascular events

A study to be presented at ESC Congress 2026 will show that high blood levels of the artificial sweetener xylitol were associated with an increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / Catalyzing the community: Chemists and Navajo leaders educate on clean water

Many Native American communities in rural areas rely on well water, but the quality and safety of that water can vary significantly. Researchers led by Jani C. Ingram measured levels of heavy metals in well water on tribal ...

Aug 26, 2026
Phys.org / AI decodes DNA initiator sequence found in about 60% of human genes

Precise activation of tens of thousands of genes is critical for healthy development and growth. Specialized segments of our DNA are responsible for carefully orchestrating genetic sequences that result in the production ...

Aug 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Bird bulking: Exercise in youth decreases energy used for moving as an adult

Physical activity in adulthood may depend on exercise during growth, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. The study, conducted in birds, is the first to directly demonstrate that experiences during development ...

Aug 24, 2026
Medical Xpress / AI-based diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes from a single facial video

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based analysis of facial videos can rapidly and accurately detect undiagnosed high blood pressure and diabetes, according to a study that will be presented at ESC Congress 2026.

Aug 26, 2026