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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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Thursday, October 24, 2019

Heightened risk of adverse financial changes before Alzheimer's diagnosis

Prior to an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a person in the early stages of the disease faces a heightened risk of adverse financial outcomes—a likely consequence of compromised decision making when managing money, in addition to exploitation and fraud by others.

Study highlights power of family resilience to protect children from bullying

Studies show that children exposed to childhood trauma known as adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are at increased risk of being bullied or bullying others. New research being presented at the American American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition suggests that family resilience—the ability to work together to overcome problems, for example—reduces this risk.

Informal sharing of breast milk gains popularity among women, despite safety risks

Women who are unable to produce enough breast milk for their children are increasingly turning to "mother-to-mother" informal milk-sharing, a potentially unsafe practice that is discouraged by the pediatric medical community, according to new research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition.

Study shows trampoline injuries have increased over the past decade

Between 2008 and 2017, the incidence of trampoline-related fractures increased by an average of 3.85% in the U.S., and the driver behind those increases are trampoline injuries outside of the home at places of recreation or sport , according to new research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition.

Skiing, snowboarding injuries more serious—skull and face fractures—in younger children

Winter sports like skiing and snowboarding are a great way to keep kids active in the winter, but they are also linked to injuries and for younger children those injuries are more likely to involve fractures to the head or face, according to new research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition.

Injuries related to lawn mowers affect young children in rural areas most severely

Each year, more than 9,000 children in the United States are treated in emergency departments for lawn mower-related injuries. New research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) 2019 National Conference & Exhibition in New Orleans found that these injuries are more frequent and severe in rural areas, affecting younger children than in urban regions.

Children's race may play role in treatment for acute gastroenteritis in emergency departments

New research being presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics 2019 National Conference & Exhibition suggests that the treatment children receive in U.S. emergency departments for acute gastroenteritis with dehydration, a common childhood illness, may differ based on their race.

Years of education may impact drinking behavior and risk of alcohol dependence

Higher educational attainment—spending more years in education—may impact people's drinking behaviour and reduce their risk of alcohol dependence, according to a study published in Molecular Psychiatry.

Most prescribed blood pressure drugs may be less effective than others

A new multinational study shows that the most popular first-line treatment for hypertension is less effective and has more side effects than an alternative that's prescribed much less often.

Zuckerberg defends Facebook's currency plans before Congress

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg endured hours of prickly questioning from lawmakers Wednesday as he defended the company's new globally ambitious project to create a digital currency while also dealing with widening scrutiny from U.S. regulators.

RIT researchers win first place in eye-tracking challenge by Facebook Research

A team of Rochester Institute of Technology researchers took the top prize in an international competition held by Facebook Research to develop more effective eye-tracking solutions. The team, led by three Ph.D. students from the Chester F. Carlson Center for Imaging Science, won first place in the OpenEDS Challenge focused on semantic segmentation.

Food markets near Ethiopia's poor provide fewer choices at high price, impacting child health

The rural poor in Ethiopia tend to live near lower-quality markets that sell fewer food groups at high prices, adversely impacting the health of children in these communities, a new study from researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has found. The findings, drawn from data from rural Ethiopia, mark the first attempt to examine how rural markets vary in their diversity, competitiveness, frequency, and food affordability, and how these characteristics are associated with children's diets.

Gut instincts: Researchers discover first clues on how gut health influences brain health

New cellular and molecular processes underlying communication between gut microbes and brain cells have been described for the first time by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell's Ithaca campus.

Finally, the answer to a 'burning' 40-year-old question

We've known for decades that catalysts speed up the reaction that reduces harmful industrial emissions. And now, we know exactly how they do it.

Consensus report shows burnout prevalent in health care community

Clinician burnout is affecting between one-third and one-half of all of U.S. nurses and physicians, and 45 to 60% of medical students and residents, according to a National Academy of Medicine (NAM) report released today.

Fungi could reduce reliance on fertilizers

Introducing fungi to wheat boosted their uptake of key nutrients and could lead to new, 'climate smart' varieties of crops, according to a new study.

Chemicals in consumer products during early pregnancy related to lower IQ

Exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to lower IQ in children by age 7, according to a study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Karlstad University, Sweden, published in Environment International in October. This study is among the first to look at prenatal suspected endocrine-disrupting chemical mixtures in relation to neurodevelopment.

Magnets sustainably separate mixtures of rare earth metals

A new study describes a novel approach for purifying rare earth metals, crucial components of technology that require environmentally-damaging mining procedures. By relying on the metal's magnetic fields during the crystallization process, researchers were able to efficiently and selectively separate mixtures of rare earth metals.

Bio-inspired nano-catalyst guides chiral reactions

Many medicines are twisted molecules with two mirror image versions, but the body uses only one. Inspired by photosynthetic bacteria, a team at the University of Michigan built a catalyst that guides chemical reactions toward the right version of twisted molecules. It could lead to more efficient production of some medicines.

Ending HIV will require optimizing treatment and prevention tools, say NIH experts

Optimal implementation of existing HIV prevention and treatment tools and continued development of new interventions are essential to ending the HIV pandemic, National Institutes of Health experts write in a commentary Clinical Infectious Diseases.

Sentinel lymph node biopsy has no benefits for stage zero breast cancer

Older women with a very early, non-invasive breast cancer known as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) gain no long-term benefit from undergoing a sentinel lymph node biopsy to see if the cancer has spread, new research by the Yale School of Public Health has found.

Researchers find risk factors for unemployment with multiple sclerosis vary by age

A recent study by Kessler Foundation researchers explored numerous factors that contribute to the high unemployment rate among individuals of different ages with multiple sclerosis (MS). This is the first investigation to consider age within the context of disease- and person-specific factors affecting employment in MS. The article, "Unemployment in multiple sclerosis across the ages: How factors of unemployment differ among the decades of life," was epublished on September 14, 2019 by the Journal of Health Psychology.

A tale of two cities: Impact of reducing teens' access to flavored tobacco products

Restricting youth access to flavored tobacco products holds the promise of reducing their overall tobacco use, according to a new study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Newly discovered protein is the permit to the powerhouse of cells

Aging, and the mechanics behind it, remains one of the most closely guarded secrets of life.