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Avoid Harry Potter Spoilers: Escaping Train Talk
UK Marks Decade of Mitochondrial Donation Legalization
Tempting Trekking Ads Lead Tourists to Everest Base Camp
Effects of Breakups on Mental Health: Suicidal Risks
"Us President Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency"
Pittsburgh Public Health Study: Flu Vaccine Cuts Infections
Agricultural Dust Linked to Gut Health Risks
Vaccination of Pregnant Women Reduces Newborn Hospital Admissions
Ulcerative Colitis: Global Misery Due to Large Intestine Disorder
Aarhus University Researchers Develop Breakthrough Tissue Analysis Method
Improved Cancer Treatment: Proton Beam Quality Enhances Radiotherapy
E-Cigarette Flavor Additives Linked to Adolescent Vaping
Researchers Call for Increased Awareness of Fragile X-Associated Conditions
Innovative Treatments Reduce Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells
Guidelines: Ask Diabetic Women About Child Plans
Study Reveals Higher Risk of Peripheral Neuropathy in Hispanics
Stanford Researchers Modify Gut Bacteria to Fight Kidney Stones
Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Variants on Global Health
Impact of Diabetes Mellitus on Cardiovascular System
Study Reveals 1/3 of US K-12 Schools Mandate Mental Health Screening
Rare Genetic Condition NF1: Impact on Children's Health
Interdisciplinary Team Scales Human Neuron Organoids
Air Pollution in Midlife Linked to Cognitive Decline
Psychological Richness: Key to Happiness and Meaning
Hormonal Imbalance in Canadian Women: Understanding PCOS
Guinea's MPOX Cases Surpass 200, Nearby Countries See Rise
Key Findings: Long Ambulance Wait, Costly Transport, Limited Insurance
Uncovering Illusory Health Beliefs: Impact on Daily Decisions
Understanding the Significance of Pain in Organisms
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Environmental Concerns: Pollution Threatens Rivers and Oceans
1 in 4 Employees Diagnosed with Mental Health Condition
Corporate Leaders and Billionaires: The Invisible Financial Crisis
Aotearoa New Zealand's Oldest Settlement Site at Risk
Archaeologist Studies Past Peoples, Geophysicists Explore Solar-Earth Interactions
Global Rocket Launches Threaten Ozone Layer Recovery
Understanding the Importance of Coral Reef Conservation
Scientists Reconstruct Ribcages, Discover Thompson Effect
"Exploring the Unique Wonders of the Dead Sea"
Yellowstone National Park: Earth's Seismic Hotspot
US Environmental Protection Agency to Cut 3,700 Jobs
Myanmar Earthquake: Southern Rupture at Supershear Velocity
Canada's Wildfires Consume 13.6 Million Acres
Ancient Viral DNA in Genome Regulates Gene Expression
Chinese Researchers Challenge Belief: Life Thrives Without Sun
Global Plastic Recycling Rate at Just 9%
Impact of Mass Digitization on Scholarly Research
Study in One Earth: Ecosystem Collapse Linked to Internal Complexity
Amount of Microplastic in Seafood: Analytical Procedures Vary
Universal Scaling Laws in Deep Neural Networks: Tokyo Study
Scientists Utilize Scanning Tunneling Microscopy for Atomic Scale Insights
Astronauts' Vision Changes in Space: Space-Associated Neuro-Ocular Syndrome
New Study Reveals Lithium in Mercury's Exosphere
Researchers Uncover Sperm Whale Tooth Study at Valencina
Study Shows 33% Drop in NYC Pedestrian Injuries
University of Minnesota Study Reveals Breakthrough in Computer Memory Technology
Silicon Photonic Chips: Integrated Lasers for Scalability
Novel Mechanism Unveiled for Filament Splitting in Astrophysics
Scientists Uncover Crystal Structure of TBAB Hydrate
Spanish Firefighters Tackle Forest Fire Near Madrid
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AI is now part of our world. University graduates should know how to use it responsibly
The Growing Influence of Artificial Intelligence
Hackers Adapting to Advanced Software for Cyberattacks
Conversations between LLMs could automate the creation of exploits, study shows
Singapore Battles Serious Cyberattack Linked to China
Microsoft Ensures China-Based Staff Avoid US Defense Support
Singapore facing 'serious' cyberattack, says minister
Microsoft halts China-based tech support for Pentagon systems
Nintendo's Booth Buzz: Switch 2 Titles Draw Crowds
Indie game studios battle for piece of Switch 2 success
New solar cell coating maintains high efficiency despite summer humidity
Advantages of Solution-Processed Solar Cells
Python Package PhaseFieldX Published in JOSS: Open-Source Framework for Phase-Field Simulations
PhaseFieldX: An open-source tool for simulating material fracture and fatigue
Global Nuclear Waste Disposal Challenges Resurface
Model predicts long-term effects of nuclear waste on underground disposal systems
Innovative Rubber Shock Absorbers Protect Railway Tracks
Railway tracks strengthened and waste reduced with recycled tire technology
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute Develop Scalable Method for Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries
Researchers unveil efficient, eco-friendly method for recycling lithium-ion batteries
Significant Efficiency Boost in Silicon Solar Cells
New perovskite-silicon solar cell pushes the limits of efficiency
US House Passes Three Landmark Cryptocurrency Bills
US House passes landmark crypto measures in win for Trump
Netflix Second-Quarter Results: Profit Surges 45%
Netflix profits surge off ads, higher subscription prices
OpenAI's advisory board calls for continued and strengthened nonprofit oversight
Openai Should Be Nonprofit for AI Development
Amazon's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Increase by 6%
Amazon's carbon emissions jump as AI push tests company's climate pledge
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Gum disease linked with higher risk of hypertension
People with gum disease (periodontitis) have a greater likelihood of high blood pressure (hypertension), according to a study published today in Cardiovascular Research, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).
Global liquidity shocks impact house prices
New research from Cass Business School has found that global liquidity shocks do impact house prices in both emerging and advanced economies but this can be mitigated by government policy.
Depression and binge-drinking more common among military partners
New research from King's College London suggests that depression and binge-drinking are more common among the female partners of UK military personnel than among comparable women outside the military community.
Numbers limit how accurately digital computers model chaos
The study, published today in Advanced Theory and Simulations, shows that digital computers cannot reliably reproduce the behaviour of 'chaotic systems' which are widespread. This fundamental limitation could have implications for high performance computation (HPC) and for applications of machine learning to HPC.
Industry has unduly influenced TV advertising regs on restricting unhealthy kids' foods
Industry has unduly influenced the regulations for TV advertising of unhealthy foods to children, likely weakening legislation in this area, argue doctors in an analysis, published in the online journal BMJ Open.
Boosting daily nut consumption linked to less weight gain and lower obesity risk
Increasing nut consumption by just half a serving (14 g or ½ oz) a day is linked to less weight gain and a lower risk of obesity, suggests a large, long term observational study, published in the online journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health.
Chromosomal changes implicated in disease linked to social and economic disadvantage
Chromosomal changes implicated in disease are linked to social and economic disadvantage, finds a study of 473 families, published online in the Journal of Medical Genetics.
Australia uses new technology to catch drivers on phones
An Australian state is attempting to persuade people to put down their smartphones while driving by rolling out cameras to prosecute distracted motorists.
Big Blue's Big Leap: Quantum center takes on 53 qubit system
IBM has a fleet of quantum computers. That much is fairly well known since IBM has been actively promoting quantum computing for several years. But IBM's quantum story will get all the more interesting next month, when a 53 qubit computer joins the line, making it the most powerful quantum computer available for use outside IBM.
Your dead palm is a woodpecker home—and that's good
At the very edges of urbanization, Northern Flicker woodpeckers live in dead palm trees raising their young. Their populations are on the decline throughout the state, especially South Florida. But Joshua Diamond was lucky enough to capture a few on film, along with other species of woodpeckers.
Australia uses new technology to catch drivers on phones
An Australian state is attempting to persuade the public to put down their smartphones while driving by rolling out cameras to prosecute distracted motorists.
Thomas Cook airline Condor says to keep flying
Condor, the German airline subsidiary of British travel giant Thomas Cook, said Monday it would continue flying even after its parent company declared bankruptcy.
Do the costs of cancer drugs receive enough attention?
A recent analysis from Canada found that information on health-related quality of life is often not collected for investigational cancer drugs or used to calculate the balance of costs and benefits of these drugs when they are submitted for reimbursement, according to findings published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.
Bee biodiversity barometer on Fiji
The biodiversity buzz is alive and well in Fiji, but climate change, noxious weeds and multiple human activities are making possible extinction a counter buzzword.
New national guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
A new Canadian guideline lays out the optimal strategies for providing injectable opioid agonist treatment with prescription heroin and hydromorphone for people with severe opioid use disorder. The clinical guideline was created for a wide range of health care providers to address an urgent need for evidence-based treatment of opioid use causing overdose and death, and is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Fat mass index, not BMI, associated with cardiovascular events in people with diabetes
In people with diabetes, fat mass index, not body mass index (BMI), is associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Opioid use disorder in pregnancy: Five things to know
Opioid use is increasing in pregnancy as well as the general population. A "Five things to know about ..." practice article on opioid disuse in pregnancy in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides information on how to manage this vulnerable population.
US pediatric heart transplant waitlist policy change falls short of intended benefits
In March 2016, the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network revised its criteria for prioritizing children awaiting heart transplantation in the U.S. with the intention of reducing the number of deaths on the waitlist, but a new study suggests unintended consequences.
Scientists identify hormone potentially linked to hypersexual disorder
A new study of men and women with hypersexual disorder has revealed a possible role of the hormone oxytocin, according to results published in the journal Epigenetics. The finding could potentially open the door to treating the disorder by engineering a way to suppress its activity.
How a South Indian script is changing the way science views parasite
Toxoplasma gondii is an insidious little parasite that infects one out of three people on the planet. A unique partnership between an engineer and a scientist produced data that challenged prevailing wisdom about this parasite's behavior and revealed potential targets for treatment.
Lingering Pacific heat wave threatens Hawaii coral
At the edge of an ancient lava flow where jagged black rocks meet the Pacific, small off-the-grid homes overlook the calm blue waters of Papa Bay on Hawaii's Big Island—no tourists or hotels in sight. Here, one of the islands' most abundant and vibrant coral reefs thrives just below the surface.
Second Ebola vaccine to be introduced in DRC in mid-October: WHO
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is to introduce a second vaccine next month to combat the Ebola virus, which has killed more than 2,100 people in the country, the World Health Organization said Monday.
Early Van Gogh works auctioned in Belgium
Two early works by Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh were auctioned in the Belgian city of Ghent on Sunday, fetching near estimate prices that the organiser said were bargains.
Judge to hear arguments in challenge to Georgia abortion law
A federal judge is set to hear arguments over whether Georgia's restrictive new abortion law should be allowed to take effect while a legal challenge is pending.
UK giant Thomas Cook folds, sparking huge tourist repatriation
British travel group Thomas Cook on Monday declared bankruptcy after failing to reach a last-ditch rescue deal, triggering the UK's biggest repatriation since World War II to bring back tens of thousands of stranded passengers.
'Moment of truth' at key UN climate summit
Some 60 world leaders convene on Monday for a UN summit on "climate emergency" aimed at reinvigorating the faltering Paris agreement, at a time when mankind is releasing more greenhouse gases into the atmosphere than at any time in history.
Tennessee abortion clinics hope to defeat waiting period
A federal judge will hear opening statements Monday in a lawsuit challenging Tennessee's 48-hour waiting period before abortions.
Indonesia blames 737 MAX design for Lion Air crash: report
Indonesian authorities have cited failures in the Boeing 737 MAX design and oversight as contributing to the 2018 Lion Air plane crash, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday.
Japan roboticists predict rise of the machines
Set in 2019, cult 80s movie "Blade Runner" envisaged a neon-stained landscape of bionic "replicants" genetically engineered to look just like humans.
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