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Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Higher Parkinson's Risk

Fda Approves Papzimeos for Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis

Study Reveals Gender Disparity in Health Quality

Health Experts Warn of Surge in Infections from Flesh-Eating Bacterium

Cold Plasma Shows Promise in Tumor Cell Treatment

Study: Inhaled Molgramostim Boosts Pulmonary Gas Transfer

York University Researchers Develop Machine Learning Tool for Safe Water in Refugee Camps

California Resident Diagnosed with Plague: State's First Case Since 2020

CDC Finalizes Termination of 600 Employees, Including Violence Prevention Staff

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizing Mental Health Care

Study Reveals Everolimus Boosts TNBC Treatment

Blowing Conch Shell for Sleep Apnea: Surprising Therapy

Hurricane Helene Causes IV Fluid Shortage

Breakthrough Treatment for Rare T-Cell Lymphoma

Texas A&M AgriLife Research Unveils Noninvasive Diet Monitoring Tech

Distinctive CT Imaging Pattern Predicts Life-Saving Interventions

The Benefits of Moderate Drinking

Liver Disease Treatment Breakthrough: 3D Models Show Drug's Impact

Addressing the Unmet Medical Needs in Schizophrenia

AI System Generates Simulated Cancer Genomes for Accurate Diagnosis

Unraveling HIV Comorbidities: CiiM Study Insights

New Study Reveals Key Memory Mechanism

Enhanced Cancer Cell Killing by NK Cells: Gene Targeting Study

Adult Brain Regeneration: Neurogenesis Offers Hope

Ambient Documentation Tech Reduces Physician Burnout

1 in 3 Australian Adults Suffer from Hypertension

CDC and AAP Diverge on Vaccine Recommendations

Age-Related Changes Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults

Study Reveals Breakthrough in Multiple Myeloma Classification

Women Free Divers Outperform Sea Mammals

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New Study Reveals Tissue Flows' Role in Organ Development

New AI Tool Identifies Tropical Easterly Waves

New Technology Detects Radiation Damage to DNA

Exploring Exoplanets for Dark Matter Clues

New AI Tool Identifies Tropical Easterly Waves

Global Forests Witnessing Shift to Younger Age Structure

The Joy of Grandparenting: A Hands-On Journey

USDA Researchers Open New Markets for Fruit Growers

Nasa's Artemis II Mission: Astronauts Circle Moon

Role of Polymers in Food Packaging: Focus on PET

Studying Genetic Code at Single Cell Level

Polaritons: Unique Energy Relay in Light-Matter Mix

Rediscovery of Endangered Pacific Pocket Mice in Southern California

Global Wildfire Trends: Decline in Burned Area, Surge in Exposure

Anticipating Pandemics: Monitoring H5N1 Transmission

Stanford Study Challenges View on Land Plants' Impact on Rivers

Ancient Humans Crossed Ice to Americas

Daytime Birds Singing Late in Light-Polluted Areas

Lysosomal Vacuolation Linked to Disease Stress

New Method Measures Partial Charges in Molecules

Marine Heat Wave in Lofoten Sparks Salmon Lice Surge

The Importance of Calcium for Strong Bones

"Upconversion Nanoparticles Power Molecular Motors Efficiently"

Durham Researchers Propose Black Holes' Dark Energy Role

Revolutionizing Holography: Compact Systems for Enhanced Data Encoding

U.S. Department of Defense Mini-Shuttle Launches to Orbit

Pinocchio's Lies: Researcher Debunks Facial Expressions

AI Potential: Hospitality Sector Lagging in Efficiency

Study Reveals Gender Differences in Workplace Harassment Responses

"Revolutionizing Fashion: Ultra-Fresh Approach Takes Over"

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Adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly

Researchers Uncover Fast Fan-Like Propellers of Water Striders

Self-morphing, wing-like feet enhance surface maneuverability of water striders and robots

Mitigating Biases in Machine Learning for Critical Decisions

Fairness tool catches AI bias early

Study reimagines parcel delivery with robots, EVs and lockers

Concordia-Led Team Revolutionizes Urban Package Delivery

Impact of Water Temperature on Ship Model Predictions

Water temperature in ship model towing tanks can skew real-world ship performance predictions

Bird-inspired drones could be key to navigating through dense cities and offshore wind farms

Innovative Drone Technology for Urban Deliveries

Study Reveals Primary Cause of Performance Decline in Water Electrolyzers

Dry cathode operation addresses platinum clumping to boost water electrolyzer longevity

Paper electrode-based soft robot achieves crawling motion

Unist Researchers Extend Lifespan of Iron-Chromium Batteries

Next-Gen Soft Robots: Versatile Crawling via Asymmetric Bending

Extending the lifespan of large-scale safe energy storage with iron-chromium flow batteries

Institute of Science Tokyo Enhances Hydrogen Production

Enhancing hydrogen production using modified ilmenite oxygen carriers

New Mathematical Approach to Protect Aircraft from Mobile Interference

Scientists use new mathematical approach to protect aircraft from 5G interference

Space-Based Solar Power Could Cut Europe's Land-Based Energy Need by 80%

Solar panels in space could cut Europe's renewable energy needs by 80%

German Company Repurposes Electric Vehicle Batteries for Energy Storage

German firm gives 'second life' to used EV batteries

Tennis Stars Shine at U.S. Open Under Eco-Friendly Lights

At the US Open, tennis stars shine under dark sky-friendly outdoor lights

Researchers Develop Model for Improved Liquid Hydrogen Storage Operations

Researchers find ways to improve liquid hydrogen tank efficiency

Innovative Cement Cuts AC Reliance

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Thursday, 27 June 2019

Twitter adds warnings to rule-breaking tweets from public figures

Twitter announced Thursday it would add warning labels to tweets from officials and politicians that violate its rules—a move potentially affecting the prodigious output of US President Donald Trump.

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Extreme exercise can strain the heart without causing permanent damage

Researchers have found no evidence of elevated cardiac risk in runners who completed a 24-hour ultramarathon (24UM), despite the transient elevation of blood biomarkers that measure cardiac health. According to the study in the journal Heliyon, published by Elsevier, trained runners were more likely than their novice counterparts to experience raised levels, reflecting the greater cardiac load and pituitary-adrenocortical response to extremely strenuous exercise.

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Apple recalls some MacBook Pro laptops due to fire hazard

Apple is recalling some MacBook Pro laptops due to a fire hazard.

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Facebook starting nominations 'soon' for content oversight panel

Facebook said Thursday it would soon open up nominations for a new 40-member oversight panel to make tough decisions on content moderation, saying it would be independent of governments and management of the social networking giant.

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New unprinting method can help recycle paper and curb environmental costs

Imagine if your printer had an "unprint" button that used pulses of light to remove toner—and thereby quintupled the lifespan of recycled paper.

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Mark Zuckerberg to regulators: We need your help to protect elections

As public trust in Facebook's ability to wield its power responsibly has fractured in the face of a series of privacy breaches and other scandals, the company has been facing fresh calls for regulation from numerous quarters of the federal government.

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Terra satellite eyes tropical storm Alvin

Visible imagery from NASA's Terra satellite showed Tropical Storm Alvin had organized and strengthened into a strong tropical storm, just over 500 miles from Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

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Is Facebook listening to me? Why those ads appear after you talk about things

My editor, Michelle, was at a birthday party for her son's friend recently, when the mom mentioned a company she liked called Joymode. Minutes later, an ad for Joymode appeared on Michelle's Facebook news feed.

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Drag-and-drop data analytics

In the Iron Man movies, Tony Stark uses a holographic computer to project 3-D data into thin air, manipulate them with his hands, and find fixes to his superhero troubles. In the same vein, researchers from MIT and Brown University have now developed a system for interactive data analytics that runs on touchscreens and lets everyone—not just genius, billionaire, playboy philanthropists—tackle real-world issues.

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The RoboBee flies solo—Cutting the power cord for the first untethered flight

The RoboBee—the insect-inspired microrobot developed by researchers at Harvard University—has become the lightest vehicle ever to achieve sustained flight without the assistance of a power cord. After decades of work, the researchers achieved untethered flight by making several important changes to the RoboBee, including the addition of a second pair of wings. That change, along with less visible changes to the actuators and transmission ratio, gave the RoboBee enough lift for the researchers to attach solar cells and an electronics panel.

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Facebook enlists plain English to clarify how it makes money

Facebook is updating its terms and services guidelines to clarify how it makes money from the personal information of its users. The changes reflect its ongoing attempts to satisfy regulators in the U.S. and Europe, which have urged the company to make sure users know what they are signing up for.

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One simple change cut unnecessary imaging for cancer patients in half

Simply introducing a default physician order—a "nudge"—into electronic health records (EHRs) cut the use of unnecessary daily imaging in half during palliative radiation therapy sessions for patients with advanced cancer, according to a Penn Medicine study published today in JAMA Oncology. While daily imaging is typically used in curative cancer treatment, national guidelines recommend providers transition to weekly imaging for palliative radiotherapy sessions. Daily imaging unnecessarily extends the duration of each radiation therapy session for palliative care patients who are often in pain or discomfort from the progression of cancer.

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3-D printed prosthetic hand can guess how people play 'rock, paper, scissors'

A new 3-D-printed prosthetic hand can learn the wearers' movement patterns to help amputee patients perform daily tasks, reports a study published this week in Science Robotics.

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Australian plant 'kangaroo paw' may hold clues to understanding biodiversity down under

A new study on kangaroo paws by The University of Western Australia and researchers at Kings Park and Botanic Gardens has challenged existing views that plants favour long distance rather than short distance pollination to reproduce.

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Early detection of schizophrenia

Detecting and treating schizophrenia early, perhaps even before symptoms arise, could lead to better therapeutic outcomes. Studies have demonstrated differences in social function and cognition among people who later develop symptoms of schizophrenia, but less is known about pre-morbid temperament and personality.

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Robot arm tastes with engineered bacteria

A robotic gripping arm that uses engineered bacteria to "taste" for a specific chemical has been developed by engineers at the University of California, Davis, and Carnegie Mellon University. The gripper is a proof-of-concept for biologically-based soft robotics.

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Is more weight protective? Weight gain and high BMI linked to lower risk of ALS

People who have a high body mass index (BMI) or who gain weight as they get older may have a lower risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, according to a large study published in the June 26, 2019, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

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Can Facebook improve your mental health?

Contrary to popular belief, using social media and the internet regularly could improve mental health among adults and help fend off serious psychological distress, such as depression and anxiety, finds a new Michigan State University study.

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Big birds: Giant, 1,000-pound birds once roamed around Europe

Talk about your big bird.

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Risk prediction model may help determine if a lung nodule will progress to cancer

A risk prediction model developed using clinical and radiological features could stratify individuals presenting with a lung nodule as having high or low risk for lung cancer.

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