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Sierra Leone Reports Surge in MPOX Infections

Mother Visits Cemetery, Praying by Daughter's Seashell Gravesite

Study Shows HOPE Technique Safe for Lung Preservation

Urgent Call for Improved Heart Devices at ISHLT Meeting

Breakthrough in Heart Donation Technique at ISHLT Conference

Australia's Organ Transport Challenge: Unused Donor Hearts

Unraveling the Mystery of Filoviruses

Uganda Declares End of Ebola Outbreak

Measles Outbreaks in 20 States: U.S. Cases Near 900

Emily Kramer-Golinkoff Struggles with Advanced Cystic Fibrosis

Medicare Cancer Drug Costs Slashed: Key Program Unveiled

Researchers Investigate ALS Impact on Blood Molecules

Opioid Crisis: 5-Fold Rise in Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal

Exploring Salutogenesis: Beyond Disease Drivers

Bruce Willis and Wendy Williams Diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia

Zombie Cells in Human Skin: Impact on Inflammation

Convenient and Tasty American Grocery Store Favorites

Study: High Medical Debt Linked to Skipped Mental Health Care

Survey: Majority of Women Expect Menopause in Their 40s

USPSTF Recommends Counseling for Women at Risk for Perinatal Depression

Novavax's Covid-19 Vaccine Nearing Full FDA Approval

Thyroid Cancer Patients Benefit from Radioiodine Treatment

First Comprehensive Study of DNA Methylation in Thyroid Cancer

Study Reveals Brain's Role in Spastic Paraplegia Type 15

Plasmodium Falciparum Infection Linked to Burkitt Lymphoma

Umbilical Cord as Crystal Ball: Predicting Child Health

Global Survey: Strong Interest in VR-Haptic Tech for Dental Training

Study Reveals Genes Linked to Lethal Stomach Cancers

Scientists Identify 5 Blood Proteins Predicting Liver Disease

Major Health System's Initiative Boosts Colorectal Cancer Screening

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Global Aridification Impact: Challenges for Agriculture

Austrian Lab Tests Honey DNA for Composition & Adulteration

Stanford Medicine Unveils Breakthrough Cancer Detection Test

Sophisticated Fraud in Sports: Rise of Equipment Tampering

Prehistoric Kangaroos Perish in Australian Climate Shift

Unique Energy-Level Degeneracies in Non-Hermitian Systems

UN Oceans Conference: Treaty Progress Amid Delay

Excited Commentator Narrates Spectators Watching Tiny Sperm Race

Modern Industrial Processes: Key Role of Chemistry in Fertilizer Production

Oregon Health Science University Discovers Lipid-Transfer Complex

Researchers Uncover Plant Stress Communication; NASA Budget Cuts Threaten Space Telescopes

Options for Replacing Lost Teeth: Dentures vs. Titanium Implants

New Fusion Technology Claims 100x Power Boost

Solar Flares Drive Energetic Electrons in Space

Understanding the Formation of Electrical Double Layers

International DNA Day Celebrates Hong Kong Orchid Tree Sequencing

Innovative Method: Bacteria Fibers Heal Bones

"Circinus West Molecular Cloud Revealed in Chile"

"Highly Stable Water Oxidation Catalyst for Green Hydrogen"

Reproducibility Crisis: Impact on Scientific Results

Novel Top Veto Tracker System for Taishan Antineutrino Observatory

Arctic Fjords' Carbon Sink Capacity Threatened

Stainless Steels: Key Material for Diverse Industries

Scientists Discover Curved Green Light Flashes in Canada

Pharmaceutical Drugs: Atom-Level Design Impact

New Discoveries in Formation of Distant Icy Objects

Challenges in Scaling Hydrogen Evolution for Clean Fuel

The Interplay of Science and Politics in Lawmaking

Global Health Emergency: Monkeypox Outbreak Spreads Rapidly

Chain Reaction Triggers Avalanche Disaster

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Auto Shanghai Show Highlights Cutting-Edge Technology

Innovative Microrobot Design Unveiled by Chinese Universities

Robotic Arms Weld Metal Parts onto Vehicle Beds in Automated Factory

Xi Jinping Urges China to Develop Core AI Technologies

Oregon Environmental Agency Mum on Cyberattack Data Theft

Trump Administration Rule Changes Benefit Tesla's Self-Driving Cars

California Regulators Propose Testing Self-Driving Trucks

Advancements in Eco-Friendly Solar Materials

Rising Environmental Costs of Textiles Amid Growing Demand

Complex Instruction Methods for CNC Manufacturing

Researchers at Postech Uncover Breakthrough in AI Advancement

Western U.S. States Study: Decarbonizing Grid for Clean Energy

AI Boosting Productivity: $15.7 Trillion Global Impact

Georgia Tech Tool Automates Malware Removal, Safeguarding Data

Advancements in Wearable Health Tech

Yahoo Inc. to Bid for Chrome Browser Amid Antitrust Case

New Study: Enhanced Prosthetic Limb Design with Dual Signals

MIT Researchers Revolutionize Software Optimization with Simple Diagrams

Artificial Intelligence's Fatal Flaw: Data Overload

Penn State Researchers Develop Solid-State Electrolytes

Study Reveals Game Developers' Strategy Amid Console Updates

AI Revolution in Marketing: Life-Size Holograms in Times Square

French Studio Sandfall Interactive Launches "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"

U.S. Preorders for the Nintendo Switch 2 Spark Chaos

European Automakers Launch Charm Offensives in Chinese Car Market

Energy Shortage Looms in Fourth-Largest Oil State

Scientists Learn from Challenges to Build Future Experimental Stations

Identifying Poorly Trained AI Models

U of A Engineering Researcher Utilizes Sunlight for Hydrogen Production

Is the World in an Artificial Intelligence Arms Race?

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Saturday, October 12, 2019

Southern California wildfires burning unchecked

Gusting winds fueling a fast-moving wildfire in southern California showed no signs of abating Saturday as a blaze that forced the evacuation of some 100,000 people kept burning out of control.

Emirati astronaut returns home to hero's welcome

An Emirati astronaut who became the first Arab to reach the International Space Station received a hero's welcome home on Saturday.

Seven stranded whales found dead in Indonesia

Seven pilot whales were found dead on an eastern Indonesian beach, an official said Saturday, after 17 were stranded in the remote area.

More evidence linking common bladder medication to a vision-threatening eye condition

A drug widely prescribed for a bladder condition for decades, now appears to be toxic to the retina, the light sensing tissue at the back of the eye that allows us to see. After an initial report last year that Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) may be associated with retinal damage, three ophthalmologists conducted a review of patients at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. They found that about one-quarter of patients with significant exposure to Elmiron showed definite signs of eye damage, and that this medication toxicity could masquerade as other known retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy. The research will be presented today at AAO 2019, the 123nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Another reason to get cataract surgery: It can make you 48% safer on the road

The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. People say they're stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in night vision. Some can even reduce their reliance on glasses. But can you quantify that improved quality of vision? To find out, researchers in Australia used a driving simulator to test patients' vision before and after cataract surgery. They found that near misses and crashes decreased by 48 percent after surgery. The researchers present their study today at AAO 2019, the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

More companies back away from Facebook's Libra coin

Facebook's digital currency alliance lost more companies on Friday amid heavy criticism from regulators around the world on the planned Libra global cryptocurrency.

Tens of thousands evacuated as California wildfires rage

Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California Friday and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames.

Are California blackouts the new normal for the state?

Millions of people lost electricity this week in California as the state's utility giant PG&E sought to prevent catastrophic wildfires, leading many to question whether such power shutoffs will become the new normal.

High-stakes conflict threatens DR Congo gorillas

Aged almost 17 years, Bonane is an eastern lowland gorilla, a survivor in a critically endangered species reduced to about 250 members in DR Congo's Kahuzi-Biega National Park.

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

California will ban smoking on state parks and beaches starting next year under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

US regulators block Telegram from raising funds through cryptocurrency

US securities regulators won an emergency court order Friday to block the messaging application Telegram Group from raising funds by selling unregistered cryptocurrency to investors.

Heavy rain, winds lash Tokyo as powerful typhoon approaches

A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades approached landfall, with streets and train stations deserted and shops shuttered.

Boeing splits CEO, chairman role amid MAX crisis

Boeing unveiled a shift to its leadership structure on Friday as it manages the 737 MAX crisis, announcing that Dennis Muilenburg will remain chief executive but step down as chairman.

GM workers struggle with daily expenses as long strike continues

Betty Johnson, who has worked on General Motors assembly lines in Michigan and Tennessee for more than 34 years, said she knew a strike by the United Auto Workers would mean personal sacrifice.

Antibody-based eye drops show promise for treating dry eye disease

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are the first to identify the presence of a specific type of antibody, called anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies, or ACPAs, in human tear fluid. They are also the first to demonstrate that patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms of the condition in response to a new eye drop treatment —- made from pooled human antibodies—that targets ACPAs.

NASA sees Atlantic subtropical storm Melissa form off New England coast

Satellite data has confirmed the formation of Subtropical Storm Melissa. NASA's Terra Satellite provided a visible image the former Nor'easter turned subtropical storm off the coast of New England.

Hydrologic simulation models that inform policy decisions are difficult to interpret

Hydrologic models that simulate and predict water flow are used to estimate how natural systems respond to different scenarios such as changes in climate, land use, and soil management. The output from these models can inform policy and regulatory decisions regarding water and land management practices.

Food-insecure Canadian households may have trouble affording prescription medication

Food insecurity is linked to higher disease rates but not much is known about the reasons for this. A new study of more than 10,000 Canadian households shows that this connection may be at least partially attributed to lack of access to prescription medication.

Researchers identify brain protein that promotes maintenance of chronic pain

A protein called RGS4 (Regulator of G protein signaling 4) plays a prominent role in the maintenance of long-term pain states and may serve as a promising new target for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in print October 16, in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Black holes stunt growth of dwarf galaxies

Astronomers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that powerful winds driven by supermassive black holes in the centers of dwarf galaxies have a significant impact on the evolution of these galaxies by suppressing star formation.

National focus on overdose prevention should include alcohol too, study suggests

For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly treat opioid overdoses. But a new study suggests a need for more focus on the risk of alcohol overdoses among people who use opioids of all kinds, as well as cocaine, marijuana and certain prescription drugs.

How preprocessing methods affect the conversion efficiency of biomass energy production

Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the amount of energy generated. But it is also important to consider how much energy goes into the process, a component that is often neglected, says Tony Grift, professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois.

Contextual engineering improves success of projects in non-industrial societies

Humanitarian engineering projects often focus on bringing western technologies to non-industrialized societies. But environmental and cultural factors in these locations may be very different from conditions in the West, and the projects may not meet client needs if engineers do not fully understand the context in which they are operating.