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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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Sunday, November 29, 2020

NYC to reopen schools, even as virus spread intensifies

New York City will reopen its school system to in-person learning, and increase the number of days a week many children attend class, even as the coronavirus pandemic intensifies in the city, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Sunday.

Q&A: What is palliative care and who needs it?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 65 year-old-mother was diagnosed recently with Parkinson's disease. A friend mentioned that we should see a palliative care doctor to develop a care plan. I don't think my mother is dying anytime soon. Can you explain palliative care and why we might need a consultation?

A short guide to quarantining after holiday travel

If you traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, it's time to go into quarantine.

Booze robbing many Americans of their sleep

(HealthDay)—Nearly 7 in 10 Americans have lost sleep because they drank alcohol too close to bedtime, including 1 in 5 who often have this problem, a new poll shows.

Bahamas is set to start offshore oil drilling just 150 miles off South Florida

Florida's waters may be protected from offshore drilling but the Bahamas plans to start looking for oil in less than a month at an exploratory well just 150 miles off the coast of the Sunshine State.

Bahamas is set to start offshore oil drilling just 150 miles off South Florida

Florida's waters may be protected from offshore drilling but the Bahamas plans to start looking for oil in less than a month at an exploratory well just 150 miles off the coast of the Sunshine State.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-bahamas-offshore-oil-drilling-miles.html

Average winter temperatures in Northeast have warmed by up to 4.8 degrees since 1970, new research shows

In the winter of 1969-70, Philadelphia had an average temperature of 30.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Last year, the average was 39.4.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-average-winter-temperatures-northeast-degrees.html

Sydney records hottest November night as heatwave sweeps city

Sydney recorded its hottest November night as Australia's largest city suffered through a weekend heatwave that saw daytime temperatures peak above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-sydney-hottest-november-night-heatwave.html

Mammoth move: loneliest elephant heads to Cambodia after Cher campaign

Following years of public outcry and campaigning by American pop star Cher, the "world's loneliest elephant" embarked Sunday on a mammoth move from Pakistan to retirement in a Cambodian sanctuary.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-11-mammoth-loneliest-elephant-cambodia-cher.html

Virus surge leads to curfew in San Francisco

A surge in coronavirus cases will put San Francisco under a curfew beginning on Monday and trigger other restrictions related to the virus, the city announced.

Average winter temperatures in Northeast have warmed by up to 4.8 degrees since 1970, new research shows

In the winter of 1969-70, Philadelphia had an average temperature of 30.3 degrees Fahrenheit. Last year, the average was 39.4.

Sydney records hottest November night as heatwave sweeps city

Sydney recorded its hottest November night as Australia's largest city suffered through a weekend heatwave that saw daytime temperatures peak above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit).

Mammoth move: loneliest elephant heads to Cambodia after Cher campaign

Following years of public outcry and campaigning by American pop star Cher, the "world's loneliest elephant" embarked Sunday on a mammoth move from Pakistan to retirement in a Cambodian sanctuary.

Teladoc eyes several new phases of growth for telemedicine

Fresh off a big acquisition and riding a wave of customer growth, Teladoc Health is ready to do more for patients.

Fauci warns Americans to brace for 'surge upon surge' of virus

Americans should brace for a "surge upon a surge" in the coronavirus as millions of travelers return home after the Thanksgiving holiday, US government scientist Anthony Fauci said Sunday.