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Study Links Trihalomethane Exposure to Chronic Kidney Disease

Shorter Messaging Boosts Clinical Trial Recruitment

AI Diagnostic System Estimates Bone Density from X-ray Images

Healthy Plant-Based Diet Reduces Inflammatory Bowel Disease Risk

Study Shows Early School Grades Impact Children's Mental Health

Teclistamab-CQYV: Accelerated Approval for Multiple Myeloma

Mental Health Hack for Teenagers: University Study Findings

Psychedelic Mushroom Compound Shows Antiaging Potential

Health System & Congregations Reduce Loneliness & ER Visits

Rare Hereditary Metabolic Disease Study Advances Knowledge

Novel LncRNA Network in Colorectal Cancer Progression

Balancing Excitatory and Inhibitory Signals in the Brain

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1: Global Impact and Oral Symptoms

Biomarkers Panel for Early Alzheimer's Detection

Fungal Molecule Reprograms Lung Immune Cells

Rapid At-Home Tests: COVID-19 vs. Spring Allergies

Texas Measles Outbreak Ends in Gaines County

Israeli Study Reveals Home's Vital Role in Health

Study on Vector-Borne Chagas Transmission in Florida

Navigating Head and Neck Cancer Conversations

Global Collaboration Key in Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

New Study: Multi-Contaminant Water Treatment Prevents 50K+ Cancer Cases

Study Links NRTIs to Higher Glaucoma Risk

Shoulder Instabilities: Challenges in Diagnosis

Longevity Linked to Cognitive Decline: Boost Memory with Brain Exercises

Importance of Implantable Bioelectronics in Neuroscience

Updated Guidelines for Managing WHO Grade 4 Glioma

Scientists Uncover Promising Drug Candidates for Tissue Stress Conditions

Boosting Skin-to-Skin Contact: Newborn Care Training Success

First Malaria Treatment for Newborns Approved by Swiss Health Regulators

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Renter Protection Policies Linked to Discrimination

Migrant Protests Flourish in Cities with Denied Rights

Newly Discovered Intestinal Cell in Burmese Pythons

International Researchers Discover Young Gas Giant Exoplanet

Deciphering Sun's Secrets: Space Solar Eclipses

Research Reveals Key Role of Groundwater in Lake Water Supply

U.K. Satellite Mission Enhances Space Weather Observation

Rare Meteorite Discovery in Africa Reveals Lunar Secrets

Astronomers Seek Secrets of Cosmic Dawn

Young, Female, Well-Educated in Rich EU City? High Life Satisfaction

South Korea Bucks Global Trend: Low-Income Households Thrive

Does Free Will Exist? Interdisciplinary Analysis by Eric Kerckhofs

Melting Glaciers Reshaping Landscapes: Satellite Data Insights

New Method Detects Radioactivity: Cryogenic Decay Energy Spectrometry

Researchers Explore Two-Dimensional Materials for Sustainable Energy

Ribosomes Unveil New Protein Backbone Skill

High Demand for Magnetic Materials in Energy Storage & Robotics

Photosystem II: Vital Role in Oxygen Production

False Claims Spread Amid Texas Flash Flood Tragedy

Climate Change Accelerates Heat Wave Lengthening

Study Shows Surge in Atmospheric Methane Not from Tropical Wetlands

Debunking Myths: Raccoons in Germany

New Method for Building Microscopic Robots

New Selective Biocatalyst Produces Useful Epoxides

UC San Diego Scholar Amy Eguchi on AI's Impact on Education

Impact of Heat Stress on Broiler Chicken Meat Quality

Scientists Discover Luminescent Complex in Organic Molecules

University of Adelaide's Optical Quantum Clocks Outperform GPS

Study Reveals Sex-Specific Genetic Loci in Cichlid Fish

Catching Invasive Nocturnal Fish: A Guide

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Eco-friendly method enhances perovskite solar cell quality using camphor-based additive

Camphor-Derived Substance Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells

Can ChatGPT actually 'see' red? New study results are nuanced

How ChatGPT Analyzes Text for User Responses

Novel system turns quantum bottlenecks into breakthroughs

Quantum Computers: Overcoming Single Program Limitation

Indie Rock Band Revealed as AI Music Project

'We're AI,' popular indie rock band admits

Researcher Maxim Van De Wynckel Defends Ph.D. on Indoor Positioning Systems

Interoperable indoor positioning systems can determine locations of people and objects within buildings

Scientists unlock key manufacturing challenge for next-generation optical chips

University of Strathclyde Unveils Breakthrough in Light-Control Tech

Wood-based material can improve safety and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

Wood-Based Solution Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

ANU Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Brine Resource Extraction

Thermodiffusion method offers greener extraction of valuable materials from brine deposits

Metal 3D Printing Boosts Strength with Cellular Structures

Study quantifies how cellular structures enhance strength in 3D-printed metals

Impact of Weather on CO2 Capture Efficiency in Germany

Direct air capture—A lever for climate action, but not cost-effective everywhere

"Governments Pass New Cybersecurity Laws Amid Record Investments"

Your data privacy is slipping away. Here's why, and what you can do about it

Test-time training could lead to LLMs that are better at complex reasoning

Challenges Faced by Large Language Models

AI personal assistants could buy your groceries and book your plane tickets

Tech Industry Introduces Digital Personal Shopping Assistants

What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips

Working Harmoniously with AI: A Key to Success

AI-Generated Video Revolutionizes Creative Industry

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

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Saturday, December 12, 2020

AstraZeneca buying drug developer Alexion for $39 billion

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says it is buying U.S. drug developer Alexion in a deal worth $39 billion.

Italy's staggering virus toll poses uncomfortable questions

Italy could soon reclaim a record that nobody wants—the most coronavirus deaths in Europe—after the health care system again failed to protect the elderly and the government delayed imposing new restrictions.

Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

The Mexican government's medical safety commission approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine Friday, making Mexico the fourth country to do so.

States get tracing apps to talk to each other as virus rises

As coronavirus exposure notification technology slowly rolls out across the country, every resident in 17 states and the District of Columbia will now be able to send and receive alerts beyond their home state if they've tested positive for the coronavirus or come into contact with someone who has.

Second young elephant dies from virus at New York zoo

A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus, zoo officials said Friday.

Minnesota grants will prioritize EV charging solar panels

The next group of electric vehicle charging station grants from Minnesota's Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement will prioritize projects that incorporate solar panels or other sources of local clean energy.

Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China

A drone has been converted into a flying flamethrower in central China in a fiery campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests.

Virgin Galactic makes first flight from New Mexico site

A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely when the spacecraft landed safely at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico after its rocket engine failed to ignite high above the Earth.

Icebreaker leaves Australia after 150 Antarctica trips

The giant orange icebreaker Aurora Australis left Australia for the final time on Saturday after more than 150 trips to Antarctica. Next stop: a shipyard in Dubai, where it will be refurbished and either leased or sold.

Oracle says it will move HQ from Silicon Valley to Texas

Tech giant Oracle Corp. said Friday it will move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, and let many employees choose their office locations and decide whether to work from home.

US says COVID-19 vaccine to start arriving in states Monday

The nation's first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday, after the government gave the final go-ahead to the shots needed to end an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

EU flexes muscle against big tech 'gatekeepers'

US tech giants such as Facebook and Google face unprecedented regulation in Europe, as the EU prepares to unveil landmark proposals that could change the face of life online.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-eu-flexes-muscle-big-tech.html

Chile awaits total eclipse of the sun as Covid restrictions rise

Chileans will turn their eyes to the sky on Monday to admire a total eclipse of the sun, but unlike last year's phenomenon their numbers will be severely reduced by coronavirus restrictions.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-chile-awaits-total-eclipse-sun.html

Canada aims to beat 2030 climate target, says Trudeau

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Friday an annual hike of his country's carbon tax by Can$15 (US$12) per tonne after 2022, and billions in new investments to try to beat its climate target.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-canada-aims-climate-trudeau.html

California to bring antitrust lawsuit against Google

California will join the US government and 11 other states in bringing lawsuits against Google for abusing its market dominance, the state's top prosecutor said Friday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-california-antitrust-lawsuit-google.html

Second young elephant dies from virus at New York zoo

A second young elephant has died at a central New York zoo despite frantic efforts by staff to combat a lethal virus, zoo officials said Friday.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-young-elephant-dies-virus-york.html

Minnesota grants will prioritize EV charging solar panels

The next group of electric vehicle charging station grants from Minnesota's Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement will prioritize projects that incorporate solar panels or other sources of local clean energy.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-minnesota-grants-prioritize-ev-solar.html

Flamethrower drone incinerates wasp nests in China

A drone has been converted into a flying flamethrower in central China in a fiery campaign to eradicate more than 100 wasp nests.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-flamethrower-drone-incinerates-wasp-china.html

Virgin Galactic makes first flight from New Mexico site

A Virgin Galactic test flight Saturday ended prematurely when the spacecraft landed safely at Spaceport America in southern New Mexico after its rocket engine failed to ignite high above the Earth.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-virgin-galactic-flight-mexico-site.html

Icebreaker leaves Australia after 150 Antarctica trips

The giant orange icebreaker Aurora Australis left Australia for the final time on Saturday after more than 150 trips to Antarctica. Next stop: a shipyard in Dubai, where it will be refurbished and either leased or sold.

source https://phys.org/news/2020-12-icebreaker-australia-antarctica.html

Oracle says it will move HQ from Silicon Valley to Texas

Tech giant Oracle Corp. said Friday it will move its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas, and let many employees choose their office locations and decide whether to work from home.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2020-12-oracle-hq-silicon-valley-texas.html