Science News Archive May 2026 - Page 31

A perspective paper looks at digital transportation’s basic theories

GPS data reveals why pedestrians in Phnom Penh rarely walk the shortest route

EASO issues new update of its ‘living’ guidance for appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in obesity management

No refrigeration needed for killer disease vaccine

Predicting typhoon intensity using ocean surface temperatures

From Chinese medicine to computing: Duke-NUS broadens access to medicine

Researchers at Saitama University develop microalgae that photosynthetically produce and secrete biofuel precursors

The shoal remembers: How signs of a collective memory shape a predator-prey arms race

Researchers found that bird predators adjust their attacks to avoid triggering strong collective waves from sulphur mollies, but also exploit weak points in the group's defense. The fish, in turn, seem to 'remember' previous predator attacks, leading to stronger responses when attacked again.

Gravitational wave detectors can now ‘auto-tune’ their signals

Researchers from the LIGO–Virgo–KAGRA Collaboration demonstrate how Astro Calibration technique improves signal processing by leveraging astrophysical models and comparison to predicted signals. This enhances detection of cosmic phenomena like black hole mergers, refining estimates of masses, spins, distance, and location.

Combined exercise and HIIT linked to significant falls in blood pressure over 24 H

Gut problems in people with a genetic disorder are not cause by structural problems with the gullet, as previously assumed

Cannabis and tobacco co-use increases psychosis chances in high-risk cohorts: Study

Heavy caring responsibilities may hasten cognitive decline

Autism spectrum disorder in a child may be linked to mother’s job

PSU-led team develops promising drug candidate for control, elimination of malaria

FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers develop AI tool to predict E. coli contamination in waterways

Harm from missing incidents among people with dementia

UN Virtual Worlds Day calls for AI and emerging tech to support better city and community life

Lifts capacity/safety signs for maximum number of people permitted based on weight often out of date

People who have lost weight using tirzepatide are seven times more likely to maintain their weight loss if they continue on the maximum dose compared to those who stop treatment

Study shows that most weight loss achieved using injectable obesity drugs can be maintained by switching to daily oral orforglipron (ATTAIN-MAINTAIN)

Immune protein a possible target to slow Parkinson’s progression

Mayo Clinic announces upcoming leadership transition, recognizes transformational leadership of Dr. Gianrico Farrugia

Design tweaks promote responsible AI use for environmental protection, research shows

Rural-urban divide: Neighborhood conditions shape teen smoking

First observation of the moment lithium batteries breakdown... Key clue to extending EV range​

Sleep habits may raise dementia risk — and researchers are closer to understanding how

Study shows use of obesity drugs alongside behavioral intervention is associated with reduced “food noise”

New reactor design produces renewable methane from carbon dioxide

Smarter sensors save time and energy

Scientists dispute hypothesis that climate change will unleash massive ag pest populations

Birds can suffer serious harm from heatwaves

Body weight affects your gut microbiota

The fog is alive!

AI’s eyes to help with component inspections

Depression dampens anticipation, not enjoyment

$9M USD for safer treatment of psychiatric and cognitive symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

Boise State University researchers develop breakthrough technology to detect ‘forever chemicals’ faster, cheaper, and on-site

NHS surgery backlogs can’t be fixed by hiring alone study warns

Toloo Taghian awarded $3.2M to develop gene therapy for a rare genetic disease

No more “burning and exploding batteries”? DGIST addresses low-temperature performance and fire risks

Successfully treated AML patients may hold the key to new CAR T cell therapy

UC San Diego researchers launch free ‘digital twin’ for end-to-end testing of applications over wireless networks

Human childbirth is not uniquely difficult among mammals

Harshly parented children show poorer development of stress regulation

New study eavesdrops on the secret lives of birds

Icing injuries may slow recovery and prolong pain, study finds

A new way to spot signs of dark matter

Pitt Team receives $9M grant for Parkinson’s research

UMass Chan scientist Marcus Ruscetti receives 2026 Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize

Consumers willing to pay more for lobster harvested with ropeless technology, UMaine study finds

USC researchers launch study of the most complex lab-grown kidney structures

Shining a light on historical featherwork art

New position statement highlights the growing role of genicular artery embolization for knee osteoarthritis

AI models comb patient data to predict cardiac-arrest risk

UC San Diego receives $5 million renewal for prestigious faculty recruitment and training program

Putting neural networks to work in nonlinear optics

Frequent exposure to media on real-world gun violence is linked to mental health risks

New genomic approaches uncover surprising cellular dynamics of the aging brain

Adams exploring psychosocial adaptation in survivors of violently acquired spinal cord injury