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Phys.org / English history's biggest march is a myth—King Harold sailed to the Battle of Hastings
New research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) reveals that King Harold's legendary 200-mile march to the Battle of Hastings in 1066 never happened. Instead, the journey was made largely by sea. The findings overturn ...
Phys.org / Cells in the mosquito's gut drive its appetite, research shows
Researchers have known for decades that female mosquitoes—the ones responsible for the itchy and irritating bites that can also transmit disease—lose their desire to bite humans for several days after feeding, as they ...
Medical Xpress / Deep learning model predicts how individual cells influence disease outcomes
A computational method called scSurv, developed by researchers at Institute of Science Tokyo, links individual cells to patient outcomes using widely available bulk RNA sequencing data. The approach uses single-cell reference ...
Medical Xpress / Home-based chemotherapy: Pilot study demonstrates safety and feasibility
In a study published in NEJM Catalyst, Mayo Clinic researchers demonstrate that chemotherapy can be safely delivered in patients' homes. The study evaluated Mayo Clinic's Cancer CARE Beyond Walls (Connected Access and Remote ...
Medical Xpress / Genes tied to impulse control play a major role in addiction risk
Most of the genetic risk for developing a substance use disorder comes from genes that broadly affect how our brains process rewards, regulate impulses and weigh consequences—not from genes that specifically influence substance ...
Medical Xpress / I'm a kidney surgeon: Here's why I hope I never see you
As a urological surgeon, I meet many patients with chronic (long-term) kidney disease. Sometimes, I see patients that have progressed to the point where their kidneys do not work at all. This leads to the toxic build-up of ...
Phys.org / From free love to post-apocalyptic survival: A trend of redefining family has emerged
Chosen families are evolving but remain a cherished—and vital—lifeline for many. Mention "communal living" and the image that may spring to mind is the free-love, back-to-the-earth hippy communes of the 1960s, complete ...
Medical Xpress / Why endometriosis should be classified as a whole‑body inflammatory disorder
Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body—usually within the pelvis.
Medical Xpress / What is Flumist, the new flu vaccine for kids that's sprayed in their noses?
Many kids are scared of getting needles, and this can stop them getting vaccinations that protect that against the flu. Less than 1 in 4 Australian children were vaccinated against influenza in 2025.
Medical Xpress / Digital decision support tool proven to reduce risks in bowel surgery
Recent research provides robust evidence for the use of a digital visualization and decision support tool in colorectal (bowel) surgery. This is the first time that a digital decision support tool has been conclusively proven ...
Medical Xpress / AI-assisted tool linked to improved stroke care and outcomes
A clinical decision support tool that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze scans after a stroke alongside treatment recommendations is associated with better quality care and long-term outcomes for patients compared ...
Phys.org / Climate variability poses a threat to cold blooded animals, research indicates
A new Murdoch University study has found that cold-blooded animals (ectotherms) are unable to adjust physiologically to daily temperature fluctuations, a limitation that could leave them increasingly vulnerable as climate ...