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Phys.org / Colorado prepares for screwworms, as the pest that was eradicated in 1966 returns to the US
New World screwworm, a concerning pest that mainly affects livestock and wildlife, was detected in South Texas in June 2026. It has since expanded northward in Texas, and there was one case in New Mexico as of July 23, 2026.
Phys.org / Researchers develop AI-driven method to improve forecasts weeks in advance
Haonan Chen, a CSU associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, and his team have published research that could improve the accuracy of precipitation forecasts up to two weeks in advance.
Phys.org / Mapping project helps protect coastal world heritage sites from climate threats
A major new digital mapping project could help safeguard some of the world's most important and well-known heritage sites from rising seas, flooding and coastal erosion. Researchers led by scientists from the University of ...
Medical Xpress / Recall-by-genotype study demonstrates scalable path toward precision psychiatry
Clinical biobanks that combine genomic data with electronic health records (EHRs) have become powerful resources for discovering genetic variants associated with disease. These biobanks may also be used to identify individuals ...
Phys.org / UK in pole position to lead key instrument in NASA's hunt for Earth-like worlds
UK astronomers are a step closer to playing a leading role in NASA's search for alien life in the coming decades as they continue developing one of the core instruments of the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO). The exciting ...
Phys.org / Wildfires: What can the UK and other nations learn from Australia's world‑leading fire response systems?
Wildfires are becoming a feature of the UK's hotter, drier climate. In July 2026, major fires swept through parts of the UK in a matter of days—notably setting Arthur's Seat, the extinct volcano in the center of Edinburgh, ...
Phys.org / Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Imagine you're driving down a winding road when you spot an injured possum. Your instincts might tell you to hit the brakes, check what's wrong and bundle it into your car. Research shows many of us want to help wild animals ...
Medical Xpress / Biomarker discovery could advance treatments for obesity-related health risks
Researchers have identified a biological marker that rises and falls as body fat changes, offering new insight into how weight gain and weight loss may influence metabolic health.
Phys.org / Can ocean chemistry be altered to absorb carbon? The pros and cons
As the planet warms, countries around the world are racing to meet their net-zero targets set out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.
Medical Xpress / Birth exposes babies to maternal gut bacteria that help build early microbiomes
The very first thing many babies encounter when they're born is their mother's poop. If they're born vaginally, head down, with the face against their mother's rectum, the pressure can expel fecal material just as they are ...
Medical Xpress / The low‑tech fix that will reduce brain injuries in sport
For parents around the world, weekend mornings often look the same: standing on the sidelines of a soccer field, basketball court or American football field. In Australia's southern states, it's often an Australian rules ...
Phys.org / Differences in human and great ape laughter reveal clues to the origin of speech
Humans are not the only animals that communicate. Birds sing to attract mates, dolphins use signature whistles that identify individuals, and many primates produce complex vocalizations that help them coordinate their social ...
