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Phys.org / Ryugu asteroid samples contain all DNA and RNA building blocks, bolstering origin-of-life theories

All the essential ingredients to make the DNA and RNA underpinning life on Earth have been discovered in samples collected from the asteroid Ryugu, scientists said Monday.

Mar 16, 2026
Medical Xpress / UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 34: Official

The number of meningitis cases reported in a deadly outbreak linked to a nightclub in southeast England rose from 29 to 34, including 23 confirmed cases, UK health officials announced Saturday.

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Two buried Iron Age hoards reveal first evidence for four-wheeled wagons in Britain

In 2021, a man named Peter Heads made a fascinating discovery while using his metal detector in Melsonby, North Yorkshire in the UK. The find prompted him to contact Tom Moore at the Department of Archaeology at Durham University, ...

Mar 21, 2026
Phys.org / How young galaxies grew magnetic fields faster than expected

How fast can a galaxy build ordered magnetic fields spanning thousands of light-years? Existing theories say several billion years, but observations of galaxies in our universe imply shorter timescales. In a study published ...

Mar 18, 2026
Medical Xpress / Survey finds 2% of UK adults report drink spiking in past year

Since 2021, forensic science academics at Anglia Ruskin University have partnered with the UK's leading alcohol charity Drinkaware to track the prevalence of drink spiking through national surveys, undertaken by YouGov. The ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Ancient sling bullet delivers a 2,100-year-old taunt: 'Learn your lesson!'

For millennia, sling bullets served as a hand-thrown projectile that could be used to fend off enemies. At Hippos, 70 sling bullets made of lead have been recovered over the course of fieldwork and excavation. However, while ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / Superconducting altermagnets could carry spin without energy loss

Researchers have proposed that a newly identified class of magnetic materials could extend the zero-resistance currents of superconductors to electron spins. Publishing their calculations in Physical Review X, Kyle Monkman ...

Mar 21, 2026
Phys.org / The way you walk can reveal your true feelings

Whether you're striding with purpose, swaggering with confidence, or trudging slowly along the street, the way you walk can reveal how you're feeling, according to new research published in the journal Royal Society Open ...

Mar 18, 2026
Phys.org / What 'Project Hail Mary' gets right—and wrong—about astrophysics

"Project Hail Mary," the Ryan Gosling-led adaptation of the best-selling sci-fi novel from Andy Weir, is being praised for putting the science in science fiction. Although aliens, sun-draining microorganisms and galaxy-spanning ...

Mar 20, 2026
Phys.org / Chatting with people beats interactions with AI chatbots when it comes to reducing loneliness

More and more people are turning to AI chatbots as if they were close friends—venting about personal struggles, asking for advice, and even sharing their deepest secrets. These conversations can feel strikingly real, with ...

Mar 20, 2026
Medical Xpress / The epigenetics of trauma: 86 miRNAs linked to PTSD symptom severity and social adversity

Adverse childhood experiences and traumatic events experienced or witnessed at any point during one's lifetime can sometimes prompt the emergence of some mental health disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) ...

Mar 21, 2026
Tech Xplore / Highly performing AI agents can still fail to spot deception, study finds

Large language models (LLMs), artificial intelligence systems that can process and generate texts in different languages, are now used daily by many people worldwide. As these models can rapidly source information and create ...

Mar 21, 2026