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Study Reveals Impact of Metabolic Health on Aging Men's Reproductive Systems

Tirzepatide and Hormone Therapy Boost Weight Loss

Study Reveals Impact of Parent Well-Being on Child Health

Study Reveals Oxytocin's Role in Mood Disturbances

Tirzepatide Study: Reducing Breast Cancer Growth

41% of Australians Have Used Cannabis: Study

19% of Packaged Foods in US Contain Synthetic Food Dyes

Northern Arizona Resident Dies from Pneumonic Plague

Positive Outcomes in Brain Metastases: Targeted Radiation Study

Immune Response to Flu Virus: Antigen In, Antibody Out

Opioid Epidemic Linked to Rising Hepatitis C Cases

Contact Sports Linked to Brain Diseases

Navigating Social Interactions: The Challenge of Nonverbal Communication

Alzheimer's Research: Beyond A-beta and Tau Amyloids

Key Protein Uncovered for Brain Cell Connections

Study Links Neonatal Infections to Childhood Epilepsy

Study Reveals Link Between Limited Food Options and Health

UCLA Study: Small Group Coaching Cuts Physician Burnout

U.S. Health Secretary Cancels Government Health Panel Meeting

Insomnia Linked to Alcohol Risk in College Students

Moderna's Covid-19 Vaccine Approved for At-Risk Children

Global Deaths from Aids Hit 30-Year Low, U.S. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress

Nationwide Recall of Ritz Peanut Butter Crackers

Impact of Childhood Maltreatment on Survivors

Key Role of Echocardiography in Hong Kong Heart Health

Rugby Players Question Headgear Efficacy

Revolutionizing Brain-Computer Interfaces for Memory Disorders

New Physical Fitness Test Includes Shuttle Run

Heatstroke: Risks of Overexertion in High Temperatures

Challenges in Social Communication for Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Mystery Solved: Paranthropus Robustus - Ancient Human Relative

Unraveling the Enigma of Dark Matter

Companies Urged to Return Workers for Productivity Boost

Act Releases Draft Regulations for Dog Welfare: Dogs Need Three Hours Daily Human Contact

Balancing Timber Production and Ecosystem Health

Do Animals Communicate Like Humans?

States Increasing Ban on Smartphones in Schools

New Fish Named After Darth Vader, DART Mission Analysis

Molecular Glues: Key Targets in Pharmaceutical Research

Sand and Dust Storms Impact 330M People in 150+ Countries

Breakthrough Photonic-Crystal Laser: Room Temp Lasing

Unveiling the Importance of Human Genome's 3D Structure

New Microchip Reveals Antibody-Virus Interactions

French Researchers Extend Study to Fukushima: Animal Life in Radioactive Zones

Study Reveals Polar Vortex Impact on US Winter Cold

Household Items Emitting Formaldehyde: Risks to Health

Wildfires Prompt Evacuation at Grand Canyon

Arctic Sled Dogs: Evolution from Working Partners to Beloved Pets

Astronomers Spot Rare Object Beyond Solar System

Challenges in Food Safety: Pathogens and Realities

Europe Study: PE Packaging's Lower Global Warming Potential

Unveiling Centuries-Old Landscape Transformations

Promising Results: LA County's Homelessness Prevention Unit Success

Shark Migration Patterns Extended in Northeast Atlantic

Deciphering Evolutionary Arms Race in Human Cells

ESA Links with NASA's DSOC on Psyche Mission

Rising Wildfires: Georgia Tech's Solutions for Climate Impact

Study Reveals Disparity in Social Housing Access

Artificial Sweeteners Impact Environment in Wastewater

Academic Cheating Crisis: Students Misusing AI for Assignments

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Does AI actually boost productivity? The evidence is murky

Australia's Labor Productivity Growth Hits 60-Year Low

Limit Fridge Gazing Time to Boost Productivity

Beat the heat with these cooling gadgets and wearables

Air India Plane Crash: Fuel Control Switches Turned Off

What the 'black box' can tell us about plane crashes

XAI's Grok 4 Consults Elon Musk on Responses

Latest Grok chatbot turns to Musk for some answers

Car Manufacturers Enhance Safety Features with Advanced Driving Assistance Systems

Driving assistance systems could backfire: Some warning alerts can lead to more hazardous driving

Elon Musk's X platform investigated in France for alleged data tampering and fraud

French Prosecutors Investigate Data Tampering on Elon Musk's Platform

Key barriers hindering data-driven smart manufacturing adoption identified

From 0 to 100 in 12 minutes—roadmap for lithium–sulfur batteries

New method replaces nickel and cobalt in battery for cleaner, cheaper lithium-ion batteries

Evolving Strategies: The Power of Manufacturing Data Analytics

Future Mobility: Fast Charging Challenges in Lithium-Ion Batteries

McGill University Researchers Develop High-Performance Battery Materials

New Battery Technology Enables Partial Self-Recharging

Wireless induction concept demonstrates self-recharging mechanism in batteries

Tallest Steel-Framed Building Tests Earthquake Resilience

Engineers shake tallest steel-framed building ever tested on an earthquake simulator

Novel Communications System ZEN Enhances AI Training

Autonomous Shuttles Revolutionize Public Transport

Beating the AI bottleneck: Communications innovation could markedly improve AI training process

New Airport Security Screener: HEXWAVE Evaluation for PreCheck

Walk-through screening system enhances security at airports nationwide

High acceptance and potential of autonomous shuttles as an opportunity for local public transport

Researcher develops generative learning model to predict falls

Texas Tech Study: AI Model Detects Instability for Fall Prevention

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Friday, October 09, 2020

Argentina becomes first country to approve genetically modified wheat

Argentina has become the first country to approve the growth and consumption of genetically modified wheat, the country's agriculture ministry announced Thursday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-argentina-country-genetically-wheat.html

Mobile games thrive, even as pandemic keeps players home

Mobile games are thriving as players turn to them for fun and friendship during the pandemic, with increasing numbers of women joining the trend.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-mobile-games-pandemic-players-home.html

Locals flee as strengthening hurricane barrels toward southern US

The US national guard was mobilized and people on the Louisiana coast evacuated from their homes Friday as a strengthening hurricane bore down that officials say threatens a deadly storm surge and flash flooding.

Urine-based liquid biopsy test outperforms urine cytology in detecting bladder cancer

Analysis of DNA copy number variants (CNVs) in the cells exfoliated in urine showed better sensitivity and similar specificity in detecting urothelial carcinoma compared with urine cytology, according to results published in Clinical Cancer Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research.

During a highly partisan time in our nation, survey shows broad bipartisan support for a stronger focus on science

A recent survey commissioned by Research!America on behalf of a working group formed to assess America's commitment to science shows overwhelming support for science across political parties. A strong majority of Americans agree that "the COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires urgent refocusing of America's commitment to science."

Arctic odyssey ends, bringing home tales of alarming ice loss

The biggest Arctic expedition in history will return to the German port of Bremerhaven on Monday after a year-long mission, bringing home observations from scientists that sea ice is melting at a "dramatic rate" in the region.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-arctic-odyssey-home-tales-alarming.html

Airbnb requires hosts to commit to enhanced cleaning

Airbnb said Thursday it will require hosts to comply with enhanced cleaning procedures as part of its effort to reassure guests and local officials during the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-airbnb-requires-hosts-commit.html

UK early years sector needs new strategy to recruit and support male staff, says study

The UK's early years sector—staffed 96% by women and facing a longstanding recruitment crisis—needs a radical new strategy to gender-diversify its workforce, according to a new report, published today.

During a highly partisan time in our nation, survey shows broad bipartisan support for a stronger focus on science

A recent survey commissioned by Research!America on behalf of a working group formed to assess America's commitment to science shows overwhelming support for science across political parties. A strong majority of Americans agree that "the COVID-19 pandemic is a disruptive event and requires urgent refocusing of America's commitment to science."

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-highly-partisan-nation-survey-broad.html

UK early years sector needs new strategy to recruit and support male staff, says study

The UK's early years sector—staffed 96% by women and facing a longstanding recruitment crisis—needs a radical new strategy to gender-diversify its workforce, according to a new report, published today.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-uk-early-years-sector-strategy.html