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Brain's Creation of Cognitive Maps: A Key to Decision-Making

Study Reveals Adrenal Crisis Management in Emergency

American Heart Association Backs Arkansas in Sugary Drink Battle

Advances in PET Tracers for Parkinson's Disease

Global Health Challenge: Developing Effective Dengue Vaccines

Alcohol-Related Diagnoses Linked to Child Maltreatment

Cholera Outbreaks Surge, Governments Seek Control

Higher Fatality Risk for Pedestrians and Cyclists Hit by SUVs

Study Links Fewer Nurses to Longer Hospital Stays

Higher Cigarette Tax Linked to Lower Child Mortality

Exercise Mitigates Cancer Treatment Side Effects

AI Model Classifies Pediatric Sarcomas from Digital Pathology Images

Liquid Biopsy Detects Early CRC Recurrence: VICTORI Study

Preventing Maternal Deaths: AI Screening for Heart Weakness

Keytruda Clears Minimal Residual Disease in Early-Stage Cancers

Skin-Based Test Detects Signature Features of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

Unraveling the Mystery of Knee Osteoarthritis

AI Algorithms Enhance Drug Discovery for EV71

Chinese Scientists Develop Next-Gen Influenza Vaccine Strategy

Lung Cancer Exploits Fetal Genes, Affects Female Outcomes

Study from York University: Reassuring News for Parents of Concussed Children

Study Reveals Emergence of Babesiosis in Mid-Atlantic

Dyslexia Diagnosis: New Online Screening Tool Validated

Study Shows CAD/CAM Techniques Enhance Jaw Reconstruction

Genetic Predisposition for Muscle Strength Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

New Method Predicts Early-Stage Kidney Damage from Cancer Treatments

Study Links Stress to Worsened COPD Symptoms

Higher Bile Duct Injury Risk in Robotic Cholecystectomy

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Fights Financial Toxicity

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Understanding How Viruses Hijack Host Cells

AI Tool CANYA Deciphers Protein Language, Aids Disease Research

Higher Fertility Rate Crucial for Human Survival

Study: Herbivorous Control of Weeds Triggers Plant Cooperation

Gold Nanoparticles: Versatile Medical Tools

Exploring Robots' Sensory Experience in Space

Challenges and Successes in Moon Landings: Lessons for Future Missions

"Coldest Exoplanet: WD 1856+534 b Orbiting White Dwarf"

1 in 5 U.S. Adults Face Transportation Hardship

Trump Administration Seeks School Discipline Policy Changes

Deportation Orders Spark Debate on Foreign Student Rights

Study Reveals Road Traffic Accidents Top Cause of Death in Young UK Pet Cats

Climate Change: The Speed of Today's Climate Shift

Understanding the Destructive Power of Downbursts

Navigating Polarization: Tense Family Dinners Spark Conflict

Rising Construction Costs Push Homeownership Out of Reach

Geologists Uncover Source of Massive Volcanic Eruption

Millions at Risk: Predicting Volcanic Eruptions

Understanding Human-Driven Climate Changes and Water Cycle Impacts

Arctic Plant Life Disrupted by Rapid Climate Change

Nanoparticles Boost Breast Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment

Wood: Vital Low-Carbon Hero in UK's Net Zero Strategy

Miniature Dachshund Survives Alone in Australian Wilds

Researchers Restore Peatlands at Oil & Gas Sites in Western Canada

U.K. Universities Find £3.77 Billion Border Security Contracts

Report Urges Companies to Address Loneliness Challenge

Novel Aerosol-Based Emulsion System for Nanostructure Self-Assembly

Karolinska Institutet Technique Enhances Protein and RNA Delivery

UK Scientists Report Alarming Decline in Bug Splats

Underwater Volcanoes' Climate Impact: New Findings

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Efficient Lithium Extraction Method Developed by Penn State

Aluminum Alloys: Overcoming Hydrogen Embrittlement

Masters of Coordinated Motion: Fish Schooling Secrets

Spain Debates Renewable Energy Role in Blackout

Transition to Electric Power: Nickel's Role in Climate Neutrality

AI-Powered Systems: Transformative Innovations or Flawed Magic?

Silicon Microchips: Key to Modern Tech

Modern Scientific Communication: Challenges in Digital Era

Cornell Tech Rates NYC Streets for Robot Friendliness

How Distractions Impact Social Media Usage

Australians Struggle with Severe Housing Crisis

Improving Efficiency: Copper Catalysts for CO2 Conversion

Scientists Race to Develop Sustainable Energy Sources

AI Researchers Introduce D1: Enhanced Language Model

Pandemic Sparks June Care: Connecting Families with Local Childcare

Microsoft Commits to Boosting Presence in Europe

Enhancing UAV Capabilities for Diverse Applications

Risks of AI Companions for Minors: US Tech Watchdog Study

Power Outage Raises Concerns in Spain and Portugal

Study Reveals 25% of Scooter Injury Patients Used Substances

Starbucks Unveils First 3D Printed Store in the U.S.

Toyota Partners with Waymo for Autonomous Driving

Canada's The Metals Company Seeks US Approval for Deep-Sea Mining

Rise of Undetectable Deepfakes: Threat to Democracy

Optireduce System Accelerates AI Training on Cloud Servers

Kennesaw State University Introduces Autonomous Robot for Inventory Tracking

Technological Innovations in Power Electronics for European Economic Development

Researchers Study Microstructures in Metals, Ceramics, and Rocks with X-Rays

Environmental Trade-Offs in Carbon Capture Materials

Handcrafted Passenger Aircraft Doors: Time-Intensive Assembly Process

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021

Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virus

Florida has experienced a relatively mild winter, which typically translates to more mosquitoes in the summer and more birds on which they can feast. If history repeats itself, it's likely there will be an uptick in West Nile virus cases this year, especially in the outer fringes of the suburbs where much of the nighttime illumination emanates from the skyglow of nearby cities.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-pollution-west-nile-virus.html

Light pollution drives increased risk of West Nile virus

Florida has experienced a relatively mild winter, which typically translates to more mosquitoes in the summer and more birds on which they can feast. If history repeats itself, it's likely there will be an uptick in West Nile virus cases this year, especially in the outer fringes of the suburbs where much of the nighttime illumination emanates from the skyglow of nearby cities.

Snappy evolution was behind the success of ancient crocodiles

New research led by the University of Bristol has revealed that crocodiles once flourished on land and in the oceans as a result of fast evolution.

Snappy evolution was behind the success of ancient crocodiles

New research led by the University of Bristol has revealed that crocodiles once flourished on land and in the oceans as a result of fast evolution.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-snappy-evolution-success-ancient-crocodiles.html

Individual SARS-CoV-2 neutralizing antibody immunity lasts from days to decades

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School, the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) Infectious Diseases Labs found that antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 wane at different rates, lasting for mere days in some individuals, while remaining present in others for decades. The study, published in The Lancet Microbe, shows that the severity of the infection could be a deciding factor in having longer-lasting antibodies. Individuals with low levels of neutralizing antibodies may still be protected from COVID-19 if they have a robust T-cell immunity.

Roche reports promising results from anti-COVID cocktail

Swiss pharma giant Roche announced Tuesday promising results from clinical trials of an anti-COVID cocktail developed with US biotech firm Regeneron.

Nintendo teams up with Pokemon Go creator for smartphone games

Japanese games giant Nintendo is teaming up with the US firm behind runaway hit Pokemon Go to develop augmented reality smartphone games, the two companies said Tuesday.

China's Baidu debuts in Hong Kong after $3.1 bn IPO

Chinese search engine Baidu debuted on Hong Kong's stock exchange Tuesday after raising $3.1 billion in its initial public offering, the latest mainland tech giant to flock to the financial hub.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-china-baidu-debuts-hong-kong.html

Nintendo teams up with Pokemon Go creator for smartphone games

Japanese games giant Nintendo is teaming up with the US firm behind runaway hit Pokemon Go to develop augmented reality smartphone games, the two companies said Tuesday.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-nintendo-teams-pokemon-creator-smartphone.html

'Catastrophic' Australia floods prompt helicopter rescues

Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by "catastrophic" floods along Australia's populous east coast Tuesday, with thousands of homes damaged.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-catastrophic-australia-prompt-helicopter.html

Facebook hit by French lawsuit over hate speech

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France, saying the website breaks its own terms by failing to protect users against hate speech.

source https://techxplore.com/news/2021-03-facebook-french-lawsuit-speech.html

US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events

The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-weather-extreme-events.html

A leader's gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking

When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

source https://phys.org/news/2021-03-leader-gender-role-local-sustainability.html

'Catastrophic' Australia floods prompt helicopter rescues

Military helicopters, jet skis and rubber boats were deployed to rescue people stranded by "catastrophic" floods along Australia's populous east coast Tuesday, with thousands of homes damaged.

AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated' data in US vaccine trials: regulator

AstraZeneca may have included out-of-date drug data in information provided during US trials for its COVID-19 vaccine, a regulator said late Monday, citing concerns from a monitoring board.

Facebook hit by French lawsuit over hate speech

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders announced Tuesday that it has filed a lawsuit against Facebook in France, saying the website breaks its own terms by failing to protect users against hate speech.

Germany extends virus lockdown till mid-April as cases rise

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

US weather model upgraded to better forecast extreme events

The National Weather Service has turbocharged its lagging forecast model to better predict extreme weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards and downpours, as well as day-to-day weather.

Partnership with churches increases COVID-19 vaccine delivery among Black population

Incorporating Black churches and clergy in COVID-19 vaccination education and distribution has been found to be an effective model in helping to increase vaccination delivery to historically at-risk populations in San Bernardino County, a study says.

Study outlines testing strategies for safer air travel during the pandemic

Almost 90 percent of infectious travelers could be detected with rapid SARS-CoV-2 tests at the airport, and most imported infections could be prevented with a combination of pre-travel testing and a five-day post-travel quarantine that would only lift with a negative test result, according to a computer simulation by UC San Francisco researchers.

A leader's gender plays a role in local government sustainability policymaking

When it comes to local government, does the gender of a mayor or county executive matter in sustainability policymaking? Yes, but only in certain ways, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York.

Food industry lobbying was intense on failed bill to limit marketing to Canadian children

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that food industry interactions with government heavily outnumbered non-industry interactions on Bill S-228, also known as the Child Health Protection Act, which died in the Senate of Canada in 2019.

PB Asset Managements Henry Drake Announced as Marketing Director

PB Asset Management announced today that Henry Drake has taken over duties as marketing director after the retirement of Dillan Morris at the start of the year. CEO and founder Peter Burton released the following statement, "First of we would like to thank the incredible service of Dillan, he has been a very important part of the PB family for the last 9 years helping to grow us into the global force we are today. [PR.com]

Green Bay Pet Food Manufacturer, Carnivore Meat Company, Ranks 155 on Inc Magazine's Fastest Growing Private Companies in Midwest Regionals

Inc. Magazine announced Carnivore Meat Company is ranked No. 155 on the 2021 Inc. 5000 Regionals Midwest list. [PR.com]

Sunil Ramlall Publishes Research Article on the Relevance of Competency-based Education

Sunil Ramlall is the author of an article on competency-based education. This article examines the practices around Competency-Based Education (CBE) in the U.S. by examining best practices and interviews with leaders at multiple academic institutions to understand strategies being used, identify strengths and opportunities of CBE initiatives. [PR.com]

Deborah R. Herder Honored as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R.

Deborah R. Herder of Sewell, New Jersey has been honored as a Woman of the Month for February 2021 by P.O.W.E.R. (Professional Organization of Women of Excellence Recognized) for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of beauty and cosmetics. Each month P.O.W.E.R. features women to represent their professions and industries due to their expertise and success in their chosen specialty. About Deborah [PR.com]

"Mode One" Author Sees Spike in Book Sales Due to YouTuber's Viral Video

Author Alan Roger Currie recently experienced a spike in his book sales due to a viral video on YouTube that has garnered close to one million views in the last 21 months. Currie, who is a professional dating coach for men, saw his 2006 eBook version of "Mode One: Let the Women Know What You're REALLY Thinking" rise to #3 on Amazon.com in the category of "Communication Skills" and he saw his audiobook version of the same [PR.com]