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Bill Bradley's Greatest Asset: His Eyes

Aspirin Guidelines: Age Limits for Cardiovascular Prevention

Unified Neuroscientific Model Explaining Near-Death Experiences

Blood Biomarkers Predict Dementia 10 Years Early

World Health Organization Confronts Funding Shortfall

7 Million Australians Born Overseas, 5.8M Speak Non-English at Home

Britain Urges TB Experts for New 5-Year Action Plan

Health Agencies Lay Off Thousands in Major Restructuring

Higher Depression Risk with Postpartum Hormonal Contraceptive Use

Study Reveals How Migraines Affect Brain Response

Genomic Testing Boosts Cancer Survival by 40%

Researchers Propose New Approach for Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis

Covid-19: Is the Virus Here to Stay?

Colorado's First Healing Center Licensed for Psychedelic Therapy

Measles Case in Colorado: Outbreak Potential

FDA Approves First Home Test for Chlamydia & Gonorrhea

High Percentage of Americans Unable to Afford Quality Health Care

Estela Jacinto Explores Human Cell Growth Pathway

Study Links Photosensitizing Drugs to Skin Cancer Risk

Liver Transplants Offer Hope to Colorectal Cancer Patients

Mother Faces Medical Emergency During Delivery

High-Fat Diet Linked to Breast Cancer Spread

"Weekend Warrior: Moderate Exercise for Health Benefits"

Healthcare Harm: 1 in 10 Britons Affected by NHS Issues

Study Reveals Link: Low LDL-C Levels Reduce Dementia Risk

Macular Layer Thickening Linked to Postoperative Delirium

Weight Training Study Reveals Brain Protection Benefit

Inexpensive Self-Management Interventions Reduce Blood Sugar

Benefits of Micro Workouts for Health and Society

Study Reveals Air Pollution Weakens Child Brain Connections

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Machine-Learning Algorithm Predicts Protein Behavior in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Study on Fossil Carnivoran Mammals in Himalayan Foothills

Mountain Snowpacks Build Up Water Reserves for Western Communities

New Warm Jupiter Exoplanet Discovered 1,000 Light Years Away

Study Reveals Rising Frequency of El Niño Events

How Reflecting on Fitness Posts Can Help Young Women

Exploring Anti-Feminist Themes in TikTok's Tradwife Community

Australia's Public Libraries Struggle with Print Disability Support

Stonefish Toxins: Potential Treatment for Global Worm Infections

Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing: Milestone on 101 Freeway

Child in 19th-Century France: Rickets and Scurvy Treatment

Cost Disparity in Multifamily Housing: California vs. Texas

Harvard Physicists Develop Photon Router for Quantum Networks

"North Atlantic Oscillation Origin and Evolution Simulation"

Beekeepers in US Report 55% Colony Loss

College Program Links Risky Drinking to Sexual Assault

Scientists Urged to Innovate Communication for Nature Protection

Ground-Dwelling Mammals Preceded Dinosaur Extinction

150 Million Metric Tons of Propylene: Key Chemical in Industry

Autistic Students Struggle at School: University Research

Biofilm from Agricultural Waste Extends Strawberry Shelf Life

South Africa Study: Seawater for Flushing - Capetonians' Willingness

How Plants Construct 3D Organs: Study Unveils Process

French Team Study: Tebuconazole Impact on Sparrow Reproduction

Tracking Northern Saw-Whet Owls in Western Montana

Bumblebees' Flower Constancy: Beyond Memory Constraints

Efficient Data Mining in Corporate Reports: New Machine Learning Methods

Breakthrough: University of Tsukuba Develops Golden-Lustered Polyaniline

North American Continent's Underside Dripping Away

Impact of Global Warming on East Antarctic Ice Sheet

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Brad Smith: Microsoft's President and Vice Chair - Unusual Futurist to Legal Luminary

Bay Area Tech Industry Faces Job Losses in Early 2025

Meta Platforms Inc. Enhances Smart Glasses with Hand-Gesture Controls

Chinese Scientists Develop High-Efficiency Redox Flow Battery

Impact of Radiation on Nuclear Reactor Materials

General Motors Tops US Vehicle Sales Amid Tariff Concerns

Nintendo Set to Unveil Successor to Popular Switch Console

Nintendo Set to Unveil New Version of Switch Console

Study Reveals AI Decision-Making Parallels Human Errors

Impact of Even Power Consumption on Norwegian Hydropower

Androids Get Relatable: Study Reveals "Thinking Face" Fix

Tesla Sales Decline in March Across European Markets

Maintaining Roads and Highways for U.S. Transportation Infrastructure

Unlocking Full Potential: Photovoltaic, Battery Storage, and EVs in Homes

Silicon Valley: Global Innovation Symbol Spurs Tech Hub Investments

Myanmar Earthquakes: Urgent Call for Preparedness

NYC Speed Cameras Cut Crashes: Study

UK Government Commits £20 Million for Commercial Drone Services

New Battery Manufacturing Process Boosts EV Performance

Ford Reports Slight Drop in Q1 US Sales

Spanish-Born Scientist Explores Ocean Life in California

Decoding Neural Networks: MIT Team Unveils Key Insights

Images Flood Social Media with Studio Ghibli Aesthetic

AI Giants Utilize Vast Datasets for Training

International Team Develops High-Energy Mechanical Metamaterials

Innovative Carbon Fiber Applications: Low-Cost Feedstock Development

Satya Nadella Transforms Microsoft's Tech Image

Perovskite Solar Cells: Lightweight, Flexible, Cost-Effective

Cornell Study Reveals Optimal Supersonic Bonding

Study Reveals High Failure Rate of Blockchain Initiatives

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Saturday, 7 September 2019

Hurricane Dorian death toll climbs to 43, expected to rise 'significantly'

The death toll from Hurricane Dorian's devastating rampage across the Bahamas rose to 43 Friday, a number authorities said is likely to climb "significantly," even as rescuers plucked desperate survivors from the debris.

Like meat, but not meat—the latest tech advances

Meaty mushrooms, printed 'steaks' and NASA discoveries—the latest array of meat alternatives has been showcased at the Good Food Conference in San Francisco.

US opens probe of 4 automakers over California emissions pact

The US Department of Justice is probing California's agreement with four automakers on fuel efficiency standards, automakers said Friday, while the Trump administration called on the state to spike the mileage plan.

Google bans ads for 'unproven' therapies, including stem cells

Google said Friday it was banning online ads for unproven medical treatments including most stem cell and gene therapy.

At least five dead in US from vaping-related lung disease

At least five people have died in the United States after vaping, officials said Friday, in an outbreak that has sickened hundreds with severe pulmonary disease and left several teens in induced comas.

Carnegie Mellon senses traffic using advanced vehicle-based sensor data

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering collaborated with Uber Advanced Technologies Group (Uber ATG) to better understand how advanced vehicle-based sensor data can inform high resolution traffic flow measurements.

GPM satellite finds heavy rainfall on northern side of typhoon Lingling

The Global Precipitation Measurement mission or GPM core satellite analyzed the rainfall rates happening within Typhoon Lingling and found the heaviest precipitation on its northern side.

NASA finds classic comma-shape in tropical storm Faxai

NASA's Aqua satellite passed over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and looked at comma-shaped Tropical Storm Faxai in infrared light.

NASA examines Dorian's rainfall, temperatures along Carolina coast

As Hurricane Dorian continued to lash the coast of the Carolinas NASA's IMERG assessed the rainfall the storm generated and NASA's Aqua satellite provided a look at the temperatures of the cloud tops to assess strength.

Climate change water variability hurts salamander populations

New research from the University of Montana suggests that streamflow variability brought on by climate change will negatively affect the survival of salamanders.

Player athleticism increases head impact exposure in youth football

Speed, agility and strength are definitely assets on the football field. But when it comes to hits to the head, those talents may actually increase exposure for the young athletes who account for about 70% of this country's football players.

Gender discrimination holding women back in veterinary practice

Women face discrimination and occupy fewer places in the higher reaches of the veterinary profession, even as they begin to outnumber men in the field.

Study locates brain areas for understanding metaphors in healthy and schizophrenic people

Scientists have used MRI scanners to discover the parts of the brain which understand metaphors, in both healthy volunteers and people with schizophrenia. They found that people with schizophrenia employ different brain circuits to overcome initial lack of understanding. The researchers hope this identification of brain reactions and affected areas may help people with schizophrenia to better comprehend metaphors in everyday speech. This work is presented at the ECNP congress in Copenhagen.

Heating pads may lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure when lying down

Applying a heating pad overnight may help people with supine hypertension, a condition that causes their blood pressure to increase when they lie down including during sleep, according to preliminary results presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions.

High blood pressure affects young, healthy medical students

Almost two-thirds of medical students had above-normal blood pressure and were more than twice as likely to experience clinically high blood pressure compared to the general public, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Hypertension 2019 Scientific Sessions.

NASA finds a weaker hurricane Juliette

Hurricane Juliette has been weakening and NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite provided a look at the strength of storms within.

Meat-free champions lick their lips as market booms

Beef-free burgers, egg-free omelettes and milk-free ice cream—meat and dairy alternatives have shot to the top of the menu, and producers are facing up to the challenges of going mainstream.

Apple: Security report on iPhone hack created 'false impression'

Apple hit back Friday at a Google research report suggesting iPhones may have been targeted by a long-running hacking operation, calling it inaccurate and misleading.

Voice-command ovens, robots for pets on show at Berlin's IFA tech fair

Europe's biggest tech fair, Berlin's IFA, is showcasing a flood of product launches until Wednesday. Here are five trends and gadgets making waves.

Flies overwhelm Pakistan's Karachi in monsoon 'hell'

Swarms of flies are descending on Pakistan's commercial capital in what residents say are record numbers this rainy season, adding to the misery of Karachi's monsoon "hell".

DoJ seeks Google records as US states launch antitrust probe of Big Tech

The US Department of Justice has asked Google to provide records on past investigations, as part of its extensive probe of tech giants over possible anti-competitive practices, the internet titan said Friday.

Boeing suspends testing of long-haul 777X aircraft

Boeing has suspended testing on its new long-haul 777X aircraft, the company said Friday, a setback that comes as it battles to rebound from the crisis surrounding the 737 MAX.

India loses contact with Moon lander

India's space programme suffered a huge setback Saturday after losing contact with an unmanned spacecraft moments before it was due to make a historic soft landing on the Moon.