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Phys.org / Entanglement injuries cause prolonged suffering for whales and dolphins—early intervention is crucial
When a humpback whale became entangled in a craypot line off Kaikōura last week, witnesses described it thrashing in distress for ten minutes before eventually freeing itself.
Medical Xpress / Inhaled fine particulate matter travels beyond the lungs to the brain, radiocarbon nanotracing reveals
Checking the fine particulate matter levels along with the weather every morning has become a daily routine. Research continues to show that fine particulate matter affects not only the respiratory system but also the brain ...
Phys.org / California's salmon fishery reopens after a population crash and three‑year closure, but that doesn't mean all is well
Along the California coast, from Bodega Bay to Morro Bay, commercial fishing boats have started pulling in salmon for the first time in three years, and local salmon are once again appearing on restaurant menus and in seafood ...
Tech Xplore / '5-in-1' seed-sized surgical robot switches tools in under one second
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a tiny seed-sized robot that can navigate across soft and uneven surfaces to perform five surgical functions wirelessly, paving the ...
Phys.org / Why we struggle to predict our future choices
You probably think you know yourself pretty well. So when you make a plan, you assume you have a reasonably accurate picture of what future you will do. New research suggests that assumption is wrong, and that the gap has ...
Phys.org / Just five posts may be enough to shape what people believe online, study finds
If people form opinions online before they fully evaluate whether information is true, then the fight against misinformation may begin far earlier than most platforms are designed to address.
Phys.org / Liquid gold: The potential and risks of turning human urine into sustainable fertilizer
A new research review led by Griffith University suggests using human urine as a fertilizer could significantly boost sustainable agriculture—but key health risks and knowledge gaps must be addressed before it could be widely ...
Phys.org / Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
The U.K. smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life. Several drownings ...
Medical Xpress / How moves to call abortion drugs 'controlled substances' can make childbirth more dangerous
The number of abortions in the U.S. rose by 21% between 2020 and 2025—despite the fact that 20 states have passed laws banning or severely restricting abortion care, overturning the constitutional right to abortion.
Medical Xpress / Blocking two cancer pathways may curb medulloblastoma relapse, preclinical study suggests
For most children diagnosed with medulloblastoma, the most common malignant pediatric brain tumor, survival rates are encouraging. But for a subset, remission is not the end of the story. Roughly 30% of patients will see ...
Phys.org / Black detainees twice as likely as white detainees to be strip‑searched in police custody: New study
The government has promised a new era of youth justice reform focused on protecting vulnerable children and reducing harm.
Phys.org / From compliance to inclusion: Valuing faculty with disabilities
New research out of the University of New Mexico's English department is shining a light on the experiences of faculty with disabilities. Marissa Greenberg, associate professor within the Department of English Language and ...