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Virtual Reality Enhances Stroke Recovery Efforts
BMJ Uncovers Concerns in Ticagrelor Platelet Studies
Personalized Cancer Vaccines from Dying Cells
Altum Sequencing Develops Tool for Monitoring Treatment Response in Solid Tumors
Study Links Body Composition to Pelvic Floor Issues
International Team Identifies Therapeutic Target for Disease
Alcohol Exposure Alters Gene Activity in Early Embryos
Ether Revolutionizes Surgery: From Brutal to Pain-Free
Global Impact: Metabolic Dysfunction Linked to Liver Disease
Angolan Cancer Patient Recovers from First Robotic Surgery
UK's State-Run Health Service Rejects New Alzheimer's Treatments
Study: Mild COVID-19 Infection Not Linked to Long-Term Kidney Damage
Researchers Seek Mechanisms to Enhance Immunotherapy
Difficulty Remembering Faces: A Common Challenge
Study Reveals Facial Expressions Predict Task Success
Viral Respiratory Infections Increase Stroke Risk
Novel Gene Linked to Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Neurological Insights: Diverse Brain Profiles in Depression
Radioactive Iodine Treatment Post-Thyroid Cancer Surgery: New Trial Offers Hope
Unveiling the Impact of Biological Stochasticity on Aging
Iron Levels in Brain Linked to Cell Damage in Down Syndrome and Alzheimer's
Novel Therapy for Pediatric AML Identified
5.5 Million Americans Face High Dementia Care Costs
Risks of Period-Tracking Apps: Health Data Usage
Dislike the Gym? You're Not Alone
Hawaiʻi's Post-Disaster Health Study Reveals Ongoing Challenges
Debate Settled: Open vs Closed Technique for Canine Teeth
Seasonal Diseases Influence Adherence to Health Measures
New App Mydryeye: Optimum Blinking Routine for Dry Eye
Peter Mac Clinical Trial Shows Breakthrough for High-Risk Lymphoma
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Role of Placenta Hormones in Human Brain Evolution
Challenges of LGBTIQ+ Community in Shared Housing
Shark Skin Reveals Hormone Accumulation: New Non-invasive Method
Decade Later: Impact of Connecticut School Pesticide Ban
New Bioactive Discovery: Pandorabactins in Pathogenic Bacteria
Exploring Tidal Heating on Hycean Worlds
Ocean's Crucial Role in Carbon Storage: Monitoring Challenges
Limited Data: Few Chemicals Monitored in Surface Waters
Worm Species Maintain Gene Switching Patterns After Split
Impact of Plastic Bag Policies on Ocean Pollution
Millions Worldwide Unaccounted for in Census Data
New Light-Based Process Transforms Fossil Fuels Efficiently
Ocean Waters Changing Color Gradient: Pole Green, Equator Blue
Europe Faces Rising Threat of Extreme Heat: Max Planck Institute's Advanced Prediction Method
Algae Blooms: Risks to Humans, Marine Life, Seafood
Innovative Yogurt Production Method by DTU Research Team
SpaceX Starship Explosion in Texas: Elon Musk's Setback
Impact of Humans on Earth: The Anthropocene Era
Earth During Last Ice Age Contrasted with Modern World
Difficulty Remembering Faces: A Common Challenge
Summer Solstice Celebrations: Humans and Plants Mark June 21
"Professor Huang Xingjiu Develops Stable Ion Sensing Interface"
Aston University Unveils Breakthrough Optical Microresonators
Government Announces 2.3% Annual Rise in Police Spending
Impact of Covid-19 on Gendered Hate
Unraveling the Intricacies of Cellular pH Regulation
Balancing Wildlife Protection with Human Development
Canadian Government Urged to Address Refugee Family Separation
Mastering Strategic Reasoning in Poker
Australian Equestrian Body Suspends Prominent Member
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Challenges of Sustainable Energy Infrastructure
From responding to thinking ahead: Bringing energy and spatial planning together
New Living Material Extracts Carbon Dioxide
Photosynthetic living material uses bacteria to capture CO₂ in two different ways
Trump Extends TikTok Deadline for Non-Chinese Buyer
Trump extends deadline for TikTok sale by 90 days
London House Cats Maple and Juniper Roam Freely
One Tech Tip: No more lost cats and dogs. Use tech to track your pet
Researchers are teaching AI to see more like humans
Teaching AI to See Like People: Click Me Game Reveals Insights
University of Manchester Leads Equitable Energy Transition Plan
Proposed framework could ensure equitable access during global transition to clean energy
Algorithms for Interconnected Computers in Space
Coordinating computers in a relativistic universe: Expert ponders how algorithms might function across space
Hyper-realistic AI technology creates avatars from a single photo
Etri Unveils Hyper-Realistic AI Avatar Technology
Music Researcher at York Unveils AI-Enhanced Live Music Innovation
Jamming with AI: Jazz trio plays live with AI-generated sound
Wheat straw, a farming byproduct, could soon insulate your home
Energy-Efficient Thermal Insulation for Sustainable Buildings
New report on importance of measurement of engineering
Role of Measurement in Engineering: Report by IMechE & NPL
Study Shows Low-Carbon Pathway Enhances Wind and Solar Synergy
Low-carbon development enhances wind and solar synergy in China, study finds
Postech Researchers Develop AI for Understanding Emotions
In an era where empathy feels unfamiliar, AI now translates emotions
California Democrats Denounce Trump's $3.7B Clean Energy Cut
Roblox Dragon Riders Explore Virtual Waterfall
Train a virtual dragon? Film studios turn to Roblox and other games to reach young fans
California decarbonization projects are among two dozen eliminated by Trump's Department of Energy
Life Technology™ Technology News Subscribe Via Feedburner Subscribe Via Google Subscribe Via RSSFriday, December 04, 2020
Iron deficiency can be managed better
Australian and European researchers have released updated, evidence-based guidance for managing iron deficiency, a serious worldwide health problem.
Increased school choice linked to better mental health for students
Allowing families to choose schools that are more suited to their children may play a key role in improving student mental health, including reducing adolescent suicide rates, suggests new research published in the peer-reviewed journal School Effectiveness and School Improvement.
New review confirms disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black, Hispanic populations
Black and Hispanic populations are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, according to a systematic review published this week.
People with rare autoimmune diseases at increased risk of dying during COVID-19 pandemic
A new study, led by experts from the University of Nottingham, has shown that people with rare autoimmune rheumatic diseases are at a greater risk of dying at a younger age during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pediatric ER saw steep drop in asthma visits during spring COVID-19 lockdown
A new study published online in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society discusses a steep drop off from prior years in asthma-related emergency department (ED) visits at Boston Children's Hospital during the spring 2020 COVID-19 surge and lockdown.
China turns on nuclear-powered 'artificial sun'
China successfully powered up its "artificial sun" nuclear fusion reactor for the first time, state media reported Friday, marking a great advance in the country's nuclear power research capabilities.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-china-nuclear-powered-artificial-sun.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-china-nuclear-powered-artificial-sun.html
A plant immune receptor: It takes four to tango
A collaborative study on a plant intracellular immune receptor from researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) not only shows how an important resistance protein is activated during pathogen infection but also reveals some common operational principles with immunity proteins from humans.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-immune-receptor-tango.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-immune-receptor-tango.html
UK vows 68 percent emissions cut by end of decade
Britain will aim to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than two-thirds this decade, in what the government on Thursday said would be the fastest reduction of any major economy.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-uk-vows-percent-emissions-decade.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-uk-vows-percent-emissions-decade.html
Ecuador finds nest of huge, endangered sea turtle
Conservationists in Ecuador have found a nest of endangered leatherback sea turtles, a whopper of a species that can weigh up to a tonne and be three meters (10 feet) long.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-ecuador-huge-endangered-sea-turtle.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-ecuador-huge-endangered-sea-turtle.html
Pacific Islands Forum to hold virtual climate summit
Pacific island leaders will hold a virtual summit next week to demand urgent worldwide action on climate change ahead of UN-brokered talks on the issue.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-pacific-islands-forum-virtual-climate.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-pacific-islands-forum-virtual-climate.html
NASA buying Moon dust for $1
The US space agency NASA awarded contracts to four companies on Thursday to collect lunar samples for $1 to $15,000, rock-bottom prices that are intended to set a precedent for future exploitation of space resources by the private sector.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-nasa-moon.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-nasa-moon.html
Trash tracking satellites help Indonesia tackle marine waste
Every year, pounding rains wash away mountains of plastic waste from the streets of Jakarta, with some of it ending up as far away as Bali's beaches. So scientists are turning to satellites to trace the rubbish and figure out how to tackle the problem.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-trash-tracking-satellites-indonesia-tackle.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-trash-tracking-satellites-indonesia-tackle.html
California monolith pops up after finds in Utah, Romania
Days after the discovery and swift disappearance of two shining metal monoliths half a world apart, another towering structure has popped up and then quickly vanished, this time from the pinnacle of a trail in California.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-california-monolith-utah-romania.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-california-monolith-utah-romania.html
Amazon workers in bid to unionize at Alabama warehouse
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in Alabama are seeking to form a union, setting up a potential battle in the Deep South with a company that has opposed unionization efforts.
source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-amazon-workers-unionize-alabama-warehouse.html
source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-amazon-workers-unionize-alabama-warehouse.html
Tapping overlooked marketing data to drive business growth
Researchers from University of Houston, Columbia University, Emory University, and University of Connecticut published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that reviews factors that contribute to the disconnect between the data companies create and the productive use of that data.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-overlooked-business-growth.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-overlooked-business-growth.html
Chemists get peek at novel fluorescence in carbon nanotubes
That carbon nanotubes fluoresce is no longer a surprise. Finding a second level of fluorescence is surprising and potentially useful.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-chemists-peek-fluorescence-carbon-nanotubes.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-chemists-peek-fluorescence-carbon-nanotubes.html
Scientists took a rare chance to prove we can quantify biodiversity by 'testing the water'
Organisms excrete DNA in their surroundings through metabolic waste, sloughed skin cells or gametes, and this genetic material is referred to as environmental DNA (eDNA).
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-scientists-rare-chance-quantify-biodiversity.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-scientists-rare-chance-quantify-biodiversity.html
Advancing gene editing with new CRISPR/Cas9 variant
Using a new variant to repair DNA will improve both safety and effectiveness of the much-touted CRISPR-Cas9 tool in genetic research, Michigan Medicine researchers say.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-advancing-gene-crisprcas9-variant.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-advancing-gene-crisprcas9-variant.html
New DNA modification 'signature' discovered in zebrafish
Researchers at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have uncovered a new form of DNA modification in the genome of zebrafish, a vertebrate animal that shares an evolutionary ancestor with humans ~400 million years ago.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-dna-modification-signature-zebrafish.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-dna-modification-signature-zebrafish.html
Special delivery: Japan space probe to bring asteroid dust to Earth
Call it a special delivery: after six years in space, Japan's Hayabusa-2 probe is heading home, but only to drop off its rare asteroid samples before starting a new mission.
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-special-delivery-japan-space-probe.html
source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-special-delivery-japan-space-probe.html
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