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Alcohol Use Disorder Deaths Rise: Access to FDA-Approved Medications Hindered

The Impact of Environment and Genes on Human Lifespan

Study Reveals Dry Air Risks for Human Airways

Breakthrough Discovery: Cells' Unique Cancer Avoidance Mechanism

Study Reveals Low Early Palliative Care Billing

Novel Approach to Mitigating Tissue Damage by Streptococcus Pyogenes

Study Reveals Geospatial Clusters in Pediatric Firearm Injuries

Global Burden of Diabetic Nephropathy on the Rise

Raw Cheese Linked to Long-Term Bird Flu Risk

Novel Mechanisms in Spinal Column Development

Rise in Injuries from Misuse of Nitrous Oxide

Groundbreaking Genetic Treatment Cures Sickle Cell Anemia

Scientists Study H5N1 Avian Influenza Threat

Impact of Early-Life Adversity on Children's Health

Specialized AI Model Enhances Detection of Gynecological Cancer

Uric Acid Treatment Enhances Stroke Recovery

Increased Colorectal Cancer Screenings in Rural Medicaid with Innovative Approach

Mitochondria Protein Chchd10: Key to Managing Obesity

Safety Concerns Rise for JAK Inhibitors

Revolutionizing Missing Teeth Treatment: Dental Implant Concerns

Hiv Treatment Challenges in Ugandan Adolescents

Study Reveals Gender Disparity in Chronic Pain

Medications for Chronic Inflammatory Diseases and Blood Clots

New Cancer Vaccine Test Shows Promise

Impact of Postpartum Depression on Parenting: Study Reveals Long-Term Effects

Brazil Estimates 10,000-12,000 New Glioblastoma Cases Yearly

Philadelphia's Third Leading Cause: Fatal Overdoses

Brain's Immune Cells: Aging Microglia and Inflammatory Changes

New Tool Developed for Optimizing Visual Brain Implant Placement

Glaucoma Care Disparities Among Americans

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Socialized to See World as Goodies and Baddies

Breakthrough Discovery: Transformative Era in Photonic Technology

Harnessing Plasmonic Hot Carriers for Energy Conversion

New Simulation Method for Super-Large Atomic Structures

Atomic Clocks to Nuclear: Next-Level Precision Timekeeping

Grass-Fed Cattle: Greener Pastures, Higher Emissions

Cell Competition: Vital Principle for Tissue Health

Rare Sighting: Bowhead Whales Surprise Researchers

E. Coli Bacteria for Biodegradable Plastics

Understanding Interactions in Ecosystems: Effects on Food Webs

Detecting Nerve Agents: Vital for Human Health

Artificial Intelligence: Society's Risk with Opaque Algorithms

Study Warns Decline in Carbon Dioxide Sequestration

Evolution of 8,800 Livestock Breeds: A Farming Milestone

Perceptions of Tap Water vs. Bottled: Costs & Concerns

Study Reveals Global Lake Color Shifts

Australian Researchers Unveil 15-Million-Year-Old Fossil Fish

New Species of Lizard Found on Scawfell Island

Earth's Glacial-Holocene Transition: Climate Shifts & Events

German Researchers Uncover Supercritical Water Structure

"Dazzle Camouflage vs. Horizon Effect: WWI Battleship Study"

Michigan State University Researchers Uncover Cellular Machinery Secrets

Enigmatic Landscape of Nullarbor Plain

Vera Rubin Observatory to Boost Outer Solar System Exploration

Nasa's Electrojet Zeeman Imaging Explorer Mission Launches

100 Million Metric Tons of HDPE: Energy Use and Plastic Waste

Nightlife Crisis: Clubsterben Threatens Live Music Venues

Beetlejuice Show Promises Lifetime Spectacle

Living Relatives of Dinosaurs: Flightless Birds vs. Predators

UK Government to Cut Sickness and Disability Support

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Cornell-Led Team Develops AI Ring for Real-Time ASL Tracking

Lithuanian Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Technology

Innovative Audio Tech: Creating Audible Enclaves

Audi to Cut 7,500 Jobs in Germany by 2029

Korean Researchers Develop Key Technology for Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries

Exploring the World of Robotic Exosuits

The Power of Software in Our Lives

Impact of Information Technology on Climate Change

Impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence on Industries

Investors' Subscriber Count Changes Impact Performance

Skeletal Muscle Fibers Coordinate for Efficient Movement

Global Electricity Demand Surges: Oceans as Clean Energy Source

Evenplay Introduces Patented Golf Simulator App for Skill Improvement

Pioneering Rigid Shipping Mast Propels Cargo Ship to Canada

Exploring Diverse Robotic Systems: Features and Performance

Carbon Capture and Storage Backers Align with Trump's Energy Agenda

"United States Establishes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve"

Baidu Unveils Free AI Chatbot Amid Fierce Competition

FBI and US Cybersecurity Agency Warn of Ransomware

Barcelona Downtown Commuters Ride Free on Driverless Bus

University of Liverpool Study Reveals Hot Water Bottle Flaws

YouTube Influencers Impact Gaming Industry: Study Reveals Surprising Truth

Agrivoltaic Systems: Bridging Energy and Agriculture

Researcher Develops System to Predict Wind Turbine Failures

Insight: Albert Park Circuit: F1 Drivers Master 14 Turns

Robot Bosses: Study Shows Lower Obedience and Efficiency

Korea Institute Develops Rare Earth-Free Magnets

Deciphering Ancient Languages: Linguistics Professor's Challenge

Advances in Materials Science for Bioelectronics

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Tuesday, December 15, 2020

COVID-19 cuts into college students' drinking

When college campuses closed in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the quantity of alcohol consumed by students decreased significantly if they went from living with peers to living with parents, according to a new report in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs.

Researchers discover surprising connection between prehistoric dinosaurs and mammals in their teeth

When most people think of ferocious, blade-like teeth on prehistoric creatures they picture Smilodon, better known as the saber-toothed tiger. But in the world of dinosaurs, theropods are well known for having blade-like teeth with serrated cutting edges used for biting and ripping their prey. And until recently, the complex arrangement of tissues that gave rise to these terrifying teeth was considered unique to these meat-eating dinosaurs.

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Researchers discover surprising connection between prehistoric dinosaurs and mammals in their teeth

When most people think of ferocious, blade-like teeth on prehistoric creatures they picture Smilodon, better known as the saber-toothed tiger. But in the world of dinosaurs, theropods are well known for having blade-like teeth with serrated cutting edges used for biting and ripping their prey. And until recently, the complex arrangement of tissues that gave rise to these terrifying teeth was considered unique to these meat-eating dinosaurs.

Much of the world may not have access to a COVID-19 vaccine until 2022

Nearly a quarter of the world's population may not have access to a COVID-19 vaccine until at least 2022, warns a study published by The BMJ today.

Salt-tolerant bacteria with an appetite for sludge make biodegradable plastics

The United States generates seven million tons of sewage sludge annually, enough to fill 2,500 Olympic-sized swimming pools. While a portion of this waste is repurposed for manure and other land applications, a substantial amount is still disposed of in landfills. In a new study, Texas A&M University researchers have uncovered an efficient way to use leftover sludge to make biodegradable plastics.

Research explores the relationship between nitrogen and carbon dioxide in greenhouse gas emissions

A University of Oklahoma-led interdisciplinary study on a decade-long experiment (1997-2009) at the University of Minnesota found that lower nitrogen levels in soil promoted release of carbon dioxide from soils under high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and could therefore contribute to furthering rising atmospheric greenhouse gases and climate change.

Researchers use origami to solve space travel challenge

WSU researchers have used the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to possibly solve a key challenge for outer space travel—how to store and move fuel to rocket engines.

Study finds more than half of respondents are unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine under emergency use authorization

The first COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use authorization. Yet a key question remains: Will U.S. adults be willing to get it?

Nanoengineered cement shows promise for sealing leaky gas wells

Leaking natural gas wells are considered a potential source of methane emissions, and a new nanomaterial cement mixture could provide an effective, affordable solution for sealing these wells, according to a team of Penn State scientists.

An unexpected role for the brain's immune cells

An important part of the brain's immune system, cells called microglia constantly extend and retract "branches" from their cell body to survey their environment. Think of an octopus, not moving its body, but reaching its tentacles in every direction. That's how microglia operate. In the span of an hour, each cell will have covered the entire three-dimensional space that surrounds it. And then, it will start all over again.

Emerging from the fog: Little understood post-stroke cognitive issues are verified

After Julia had a minor stroke, she was thankful for receiving rapid treatment and recovering well. But she did notice an unexpected aftereffect as she returned to normal activities. In meetings at work, she was unable to follow the back and forth among attendees. And when she was asked for her own opinions, she found she hadn't grasped well enough what had been discussed to participate. At home, if she was working on a task like cooking dinner, she realized she couldn't easily carry on a conversation with her husband.

Recovery of an endangered Caribbean coral from parrotfish predation

Parrotfishes are abundant herbivores that primarily graze upon algae, which may indirectly benefit corals by mitigating coral-algae competition. At a local scale, management efforts to increase populations of parrotfishes are believed to be critically important to maintaining resilient, coral-dominated reefs. Yet, some parrotfish species also occasionally graze coral—a behavior known as corallivory. Corallivory can cause the partial to total mortality of coral colonies and may have long-term impacts such as reduced coral growth and reproductive capacity and increased susceptibility to disease. While evidence suggests that parrotfishes likely have an overall net positive impact on coral communities, they may have detrimental impacts on heavily predated coral species, such as O. annularis.

Black children diagnosed with severe sepsis more likely to die than White or Hispanic children, hospital data suggests

Black children hospitalised in the U.S. due to severe sepsis have 20% greater odds of death than White or Hispanic children, according to research published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.

Researchers uncover blind spots at the intersection of AI and neuroscience

Is it possible to read a person's mind by analyzing the electric signals from the brain? The answer may be much more complex than most people think.

Structural racism severely impacts the health of foreign-born Blacks and Latinx

Structural racism can lead to discrimination in many aspects of life including criminal justice, employment, housing, health care, political power, and education. A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine examines the impact of structural racism on health and confirms that chronic exposure to stressors leads to a marked erosion of health that is particularly severe among foreign-born Blacks and Latinx. Investigators say largescale structural policies that address structural racism are needed.

West Nile virus infection risk is higher in less affluent neighborhoods in Baltimore, MD

In Baltimore, Maryland, people living in low-income urban neighborhoods are more at risk of contracting West Nile virus, a mosquito-borne disease, than people living in more affluent neighborhoods. So reports a new study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology.

Robotic exoskeleton training improves walking in adolescents with acquired brain injury

A team of New Jersey researchers has shown that gait training using robotic exoskeletons improved motor function in adolescents and young adults with acquired brain injury. The article, "Kinetic gait changes after robotic exoskeleton training in adolescents and young adults with acquired brain injury," was published October 28, 2020 in Applied Bionics and Biomechanics.

Vaccines must prevent infection, progression and transmission—in every country—to truly bring COVID-19 under control

An editorial co-authored by a member of the UK's influential SAGE committee that advises the UK Government on COVID-19, and published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) says that in order for the global COVID-19 vaccination program to be successful, the available vaccines must be able to do all three of: prevent infection becoming established in an individual, prevent disease progression and prevent onward transmission.

Scientists warn of likely massive oil spill endangering the Red Sea, region's health

A paper to be published in Frontiers in Marine Science on December 15 is calling for action to remove the oil from a decaying and inactive tanker in the Red Sea that holds approximately one million barrels of oil—four times the amount of oil contained in the Exxon Valdez, the tanker that had a disastrous environmental oil spill in 1989—before its current seepage turns into a massive oil spill into the sea. The paper, a policy brief, is authored by a team of international scientists led by Karine Kleinhaus, MD, MPH, an Associate Professor of the School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences (SoMAS) at Stony Brook University.