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Phys.org / 'A study showed…' isn't enough—scientific knowledge builds incrementally as researchers revisit questions

Your goofy but lovable cousin just told you that you should stop eating eggs because he read somewhere that a study showed they are bad for you. How much should you trust your relative on such matters? More importantly, how ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Sentinel-1D goes live: A milestone for Europe's radar mission

The Copernicus Sentinel-1D satellite, launched last November, is now fully operational after successfully completing its critical in-orbit commissioning phase. With all four Sentinel-1 satellites having now been deployed, ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Faster and easier ways to diagnose Mpox: New approaches improve detection

Following the rise in Mpox cases, particularly in countries where the disease had not traditionally been observed, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern in June 2022 ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Experts offer perspective on link between pesticide exposure and early-onset colorectal cancer

Advanced technologies are helping researchers identify environmental contaminants that could potentially be contributing to the rising incidence of early-onset colorectal cancer. However, epigenetic studies on such associations ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / First psychiatric admission marks the beginning of a long-term illness for most patients

Only a very small number of people never return to psychiatric services after being admitted once. That is the conclusion of a new study from the University of Copenhagen, which followed 150 young people for 20 years after ...

21 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Automated camera solution can improve excavator tracking

Despite significant advances in vision-based equipment tracking, frequent occlusions caused by multiple interacting machines continue to degrade tracking accuracy on construction sites. While previous studies have explored ...

21 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Which pothole to fix? AI team helps company develop city system

Artificial intelligence (AI) experts from The University of Texas at Dallas have partnered with a Japanese company through its Irving, Texas-based subsidiary to help local governments prioritize road repairs. The system builds ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / CDK inhibitors show wider cancer potential as combinations and biomarkers advance

Worldwide, more than a million breast cancer patients have been treated with cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors, which slow or stop the uncontrolled multiplication of cancer cells. Researchers see untapped potential ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board's ousting resurrects an existential debate

"On behalf of President Donald J. Trump," read 22 emails sent from the White House Presidential Personnel Office on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, "I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Ticked off: How a bite can turn meat against you

Mammalian meat allergy (MMA) is one of the few known food allergies caused by an environmental trigger—a tick bite. In simple terms, MMA results in an allergic reaction to red meat, making it difficult or sometimes even impossible ...

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Warmer temps bring soaring tick populations—here's how to stay safe from Lyme disease

Spring's warmer weather lures people outdoors—and into possible contact with ticks that spread Lyme disease.

May 1, 2026
Medical Xpress / Study finds regional differences in sickle cell disease in New York state

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of people with SCD in the US live in New York State, with the majority residing in New York City.

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