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Study Finds Self-Sampling Kits Boost Cervical Cancer Screening

Experimental Device Boosts Fitness: Heart-Brain Nerve Stimulation Study

Preventing Liver Cancer: Key Factors Identified

Childhood Brain Tumor Survival Disparities in Europe

Study Links Social Determinants to Long COVID Risk

Fabricated Stone Countertops: A Popular Choice for Home Remodeling

How Older Americans Can Stay Sharp: Exercise, Brain Training, Healthy Eating

Study Suggests Coastal Living Promotes Longevity

Brazil's Covid-19 Vaccination Campaign Sees Brand Preference

Brain Health Relies on Blood Vessels and Immune Cells

Study Finds Adjunctive Corticosteroids Ineffective for Bacterial Keratitis

Struggle of High-Achievers: The Fear of Fraudulence

Wisconsin Pizza Shop's THC Oil Mishap Sickens Dozens

Tragic Death of South Carolina Boy from Brain-Eating Amoeba

U.S. Health Secretary Mulls Advisory Group Overhaul

Growing Popularity of Rugby Among Girls and Women

Australian Health Practitioners Urged to Prioritize Professional Interpreting Services

Study Shows Remote CBT for Chronic Pain Offers Modest Gains

Wise Counsel Reduces Opioid Use Post Orthopedic Surgery

Researchers in Psychology and Health: Evolving Communication Methods

Ultrasound Device Detects Meningitis in Newborns

Early Rising Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Detected for Improved Treatment

Impact of Expectations on Pain Perception: NIH Study

Health Care Workers in Sweden Face Higher Suicide Risk

Breakthrough Blood Test for Lyme Disease Unveiled at ADLM 2025

Should You Apply Makeup on Infants?

Antidepressants for Pregnant Women: FDA Panel Examines Issue

Key Role of Receptor in Strengthening Bone Cells

Global Health Concern: Chronic Liver Disease Affects 1.5 Billion

The Luxury of Sleeping In: Embracing Restful Mornings

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Hate Crimes Against Jews Surge by 82% in 2023

IRS Grants Religious Groups Political Endorsement Freedom

Reconstructed Bust of Ancient Woman Mos'anne: Uncannily Lifelike

French Student-Led Petition Against Deadly Chemical Gains Momentum

Debate Over Sub-Neptune Planet 124 Light Years Away

Mit Researchers Link Biodiversity Loss to Climate Change

At-Risk Species Thrive in Florida's Avon Park Bombing Range

Firefighters Battle Blazes in Turkey and Bulgaria

Russian Invasion of Ukraine Displaces 36,500 High School Graduates

Photonic Systems Outperforming Electronics with Laser Beam Scanning

"Coelacanth: Living Fossil Unveils Evolution Secrets"

Crystals and Glasses: Key Heat-Conduction Differences

Genetic Mapping Reveals New Glasswing Butterfly Species

Cosmic Rays Could Support Life Underground on Planets

Struggle of High-Achievers: The Fear of Fraudulence

Toronto Star Reveals Ministry's School Day Regulation Update

Tragic Deaths: Two Babies Found Dead in Separate Incidents

Leaders Less Likely to Empower Employees Raising Concerns

Scientists Uncover Chemical Interactions in Root Nodules

Dad Reads Epic Hobbit Adventure: Lonely Mountain Quest

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage Warns of Societal Collapse

Impact of School Shootings on Local Economies

Beach Relaxation: The Power of Ocean Meditation

Canada Braces for Intense Wildfire Season

Ecology of Upstate NY Stream Recovers Post Dam Removal

Hamas Terror Attack: Women and Children Freed in Ceasefire

Brad Pitt Stars in High-Octane F1 Film

Controversy Erupts Over Greenbelt Land Development

New Process Identifies Sucker Species in Idaho

Music Teacher Shortage Crisis in Australia

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EU accuses online giant Temu over sale of 'illegal' products

EU Accuses Temu of Breaking Digital Rules

Cyberattack on Aeroflot Sparks Mass Outage

Cyberattack on Russian airline Aeroflot causes the cancellation of more than 100 flights

Researchers test the trustworthiness of AI by teaching it to play sudoku

AI Tools: Large Language Models Crafting Texts Efficiently

A U.S. university is using AI to improve energy efficiency for campuses nationwide

University of Missouri Researchers Utilize AI to Revolutionize Campus Energy Management

How wind and solar power help keep America's farms alive

Curved neural networks enable AI memory recall through geometric design

Renewable Energy Landscape in Iowa and Kansas

"New Study Introduces Curved Neural Networks for Enhanced Memory Recall"

Ancient Earth Rocks Hold Vast Hydrogen Reservoir

There's enough natural hydrogen in the Earth's crust to help power the green energy transition

AI agents—here's what to know about what they can do and how they can go wrong

Advances in lithium-ion battery recycling enhance critical metal recovery and reduce carbon emissions

Next Phase of Generative AI: Agents with Greater Autonomy

New Study Reveals Atomic-Scale Barrier in LIB Recycling

AI can see clearly now, when it comes to energy storage

New System Evaluates Energy Storage Power Plants

3D printed food: Yuck or yes? Researchers ask South African consumers

3D Printed Food: Innovative Technology for Nutrient-Rich Meals

Netflix Utilizes AI for Building Collapse in "El Eternauta"

Netflix is now using generative AI—but it risks leaving viewers and creatives behind

Study Reveals Environmental Benefits of Cross-Laminated Timber

Breakthrough: Mini Spectrometer Measures Light Across Wavelengths

Building a high rise out of wood? Cross-laminated timber could make it possible

Tiny spectrometer measures light across broad spectrum and fits on a smartphone

Future of Digital Computing and Communications: Electronics and Photonics Revolution

Cost effective method developed for co-packing photonic and electronic chips

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Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Ice loss likely to continue in Antarctica

A new international study led by Monash University climate scientists has revealed that ice loss in Antarctica persisted for many centuries after it was initiated and is expected to continue.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-ice-loss-antarctica.html

Air pollution killed 500k newborns in 2019: global study

Air pollution killed 476,000 newborns in 2019, with the biggest hotspots in India and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new global study which said that nearly two-thirds of the deaths came from noxious fumes from cooking fuels.

DC debuts smartphone-based COVID-19 exposure alert system

The nation's capital has become one of the first jurisdictions in the country to employ a new COVID-19 notification system, a joint Google-Apple venture that delivers alerts to people's phones, notifying them that they may have been exposed to the coronavirus.

Safety considerations for visiting primary care doctors

The COVID-19 pandemic has left many people with chronic health conditions relying on telemedicine rather than seeing their doctor in person when necessary or putting off important visits entirely because they fear being infected.

Critically ill infants given blood transfusions before surgery have poorer outcomes

Critically ill newborns who receive blood transfusions prior to surgery had about a 50% increased rate of complications or death than those who did not receive transfusions, according to a new study published today in Pediatrics by Nemours Children's Health System researchers. The findings demonstrate the potential danger that blood transfusions may have on the surgical outcomes of neonatal patients.

Evidence review confirms CDC guidance about infectivity of novel coronavirus

A review of dozens of studies by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University and Oregon State University suggests that people may shed virus for prolonged periods, but those with mild or no symptoms may be infectious for no more than about 10 days. People who are severely ill from COVID-19 may be infectious for as long as 20 days.

Community noise may affect dementia risk

Results from a new study published in Alzheimer's & Dementia support emerging evidence suggesting that noise may influence individuals' risk of developing dementia later in life.

Study reveals disparities in access to high-quality surgical care

Among U.S. patients diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung, or colorectal cancer from 2004 to 2016, those who were uninsured or had Medicare or Medicaid were less likely than privately insured patients to receive surgical care at high-volume hospitals. The findings are published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Cholesterol medications linked to lower cancer-related deaths in women

Among women with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or melanoma, those who were taking cholesterol-lowering medications, were less likely to die from cancer, according to an analysis published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.

Researchers analyze studies of interventions to prevent violence against children

Numerous studies have examined interventions aimed at preventing violence against children. A recent analysis reveals various gaps not adequately addressed by these studies.

Quibi may have to shut down if buyer not found: report

Quibi, the short video streaming service launched with great fanfare in April, may have to shut down if a buyer isn't found, specialty news site The Information reported Tuesday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-quibi-buyer.html

An electric Hummer? Battery-powered trucks head to showrooms

Seven auto companies have plans to roll out new battery-powered pickup trucks over the next two years, aiming to cash in on a popular and lucrative market for expensive vehicles.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-electric-hummer-battery-powered-trucks-showrooms.html

Cathay Pacific to cut workforce by nearly a quarter

Cathay Pacific announced plans Wednesday to cut its workforce by nearly a quarter and close one of its short-haul airlines in an effort to survive the "devastating" impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-cathay-pacific-jobs-shutters-regional.html

Study: COVID speeds up human vs machine standoff over work

As automation and online work gain ground, organizers of the annual Davos forum are projecting employers will split work equally between machines and people by 2025, with the coronavirus pandemic accelerating changes in the labor market.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-covid-human-machine-standoff.html

Netflix reports a summer slump in subscriber growth

Netflix's subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer months after surging in the spring fueled by pandemic lockdowns that corralled millions of people in their homes.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-10-netflix-summer-slump-subscriber-growth.html

NASA probe OSIRIS-REx 'boops' asteroid Bennu in historic mission

After a four-year journey, NASA's robotic spacecraft OSIRIS-REx briefly touched down on asteroid Bennu's boulder-strewn surface on Tuesday to collect rock and dust samples in a precision operation 200 million miles (330 million kilometers) from Earth.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-nasa-probe-osiris-rex-boops-asteroid.html

Innovation spins spider web architecture into 3-D imaging technology

Purdue University innovators are taking cues from nature to develop 3-D photodetectors for biomedical imaging.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-spider-web-architecture-d-imaging.html

Do black lives matter protests impact fatal police interactions and crime?

A new analysis of nine years of nationwide data examines the impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement on fatal interactions with police, and on crime and arrests.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-black-protests-impact-fatal-police.html

The effects of wildfires and spruce beetle outbreaks on forest temperatures

Results from a study published in the Journal of Biogeography indicate that wildfires may play a role in accelerating climate-driven species changes in mountain forests by compounding regional warming trends.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-effects-wildfires-spruce-beetle-outbreaks.html

Does classroom indoor environmental quality affect teaching and learning?

What impact does a classroom's indoor environment have on teaching, learning, and students' academic achievement in colleges and universities? This is the question researchers set out to answer in their analysis of all relevant published studies.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-10-classroom-indoor-environmental-quality-affect.html

Quibi may have to shut down if buyer not found: report

Quibi, the short video streaming service launched with great fanfare in April, may have to shut down if a buyer isn't found, specialty news site The Information reported Tuesday.

An electric Hummer? Battery-powered trucks head to showrooms

Seven auto companies have plans to roll out new battery-powered pickup trucks over the next two years, aiming to cash in on a popular and lucrative market for expensive vehicles.

Cathay Pacific to cut workforce by nearly a quarter

Cathay Pacific announced plans Wednesday to cut its workforce by nearly a quarter and close one of its short-haul airlines in an effort to survive the "devastating" impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.

Netflix reports a summer slump in subscriber growth

Netflix's subscriber growth slowed dramatically during the summer months after surging in the spring fueled by pandemic lockdowns that corralled millions of people in their homes.