Science Feed Discoveries May 2026

Research Archive

May 2026

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Interdisciplinary

Scientists found the hidden switch fueling alzheimer’s brain inflammation

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Why cancer spreads more in middle age than in old age

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Chimpanzees and bonobos have human-like friend circles, study finds

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Physics

New solar desalination breakthrough makes fresh water without toxic brine

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Physics

Quantum metasurface breakthrough closes the terahertz gap

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Medicine

Targeted Drug Shows Promise for Rare Genetic Form of Lung Cancer

New England Journal of Medicine · 31 May 2026
Medicine

Targeted Drug Shows Promise for Rare Lung Cancer Subtype

New England Journal of Medicine · 31 May 2026
Medicine

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Medicine

Omega-3 fish oil shows promise against type 2 diabetes

ScienceDaily · 31 May 2026
Biology

New Protein Function Characterization for Human Paralog Discovery, Scraping the Bottom of the Genomics Barrel

bioRxiv (Preprint) · 31 May 2026
Physics

Scientists Control Electron Flow in Nitride Materials Using Chemical Switches

Nature · 31 May 2026
Chemistry

Nanoparticles and salts boost natural soap production in crude oil extraction

Nature · 31 May 2026
Physics

Quantum light supercharges ultrafast lasers by 20 times

Phys.org Physics · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Scientists Transform Common Phenols into Valuable Cyclopentenones Using Skeletal Editing

JACS · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Light-driven catalyst transforms mirror-image molecules into single form

JACS · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Iron Complex Switches Shape to Break Carbon-Hydrogen Bonds More Efficiently

JACS · 30 May 2026
Physics

New microscopy technique captures 3D images eight times faster with less light

Phys.org Physics · 30 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

New 3D silicon chip breakthrough could extend Moore’s Law for years

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Melatonin does more than help you sleep—it repairs DNA damage

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Interdisciplinary

Ancient DNA reveals how women helped transform prehistoric Europe

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Physics

Strange Matter Phase Could Revolutionize Quantum Technology

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Physics

Cutting Photons Reveals Bizarre Behavior That Defies Expectations

New Scientist Physics · 30 May 2026
Medicine

This tomato-soy juice reduced inflammation in just four weeks

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Physics

Quantum computers could run at room temperature using twisted light

ScienceDaily · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Plant-derived nanoparticles show promise for treating acne and skin infections

Nature · 30 May 2026
Physics

Deep Earth’s icy silica-rich slabs reach the core-mantle boundary

Nature · 30 May 2026
Physics

Quantum-Proof Digital Twins Predict and Block Cyber Threats Before Attacks

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Flower types shape honey’s flavor, aroma, and chemical properties

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

Lead-free perovskite solar cells offer stable and efficient energy alternative

Nature · 30 May 2026
Chemistry

New tandem solar cells exceed 20% efficiency on flexible surfaces

Nature · 30 May 2026