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Baby's Gut Bacteria May Shield Against Childhood Viral Infections

Dapagliflozin Benefits Liver Disease in Clinical Trial

P2Y12 Inhibitor Lowers Cardiovascular Risks

Diphtheria Epidemic in Western Europe Linked to Migration

Antibiotic in Pregnancy Reduces Early Births

Rise in Preterm Births: 2014-2023 Report

Solar Eclipse Causes Permanent Retinal Damage

Study Links Higher Lead Levels to Poor Academic Performance

Impact of Post-Colon Cancer Diet on Survival

Study Reveals Psychological Impact of Nova Festival Terror Attack

Adolescent Mental Health: Understanding Self-Harm

Study Links Road Traffic Noise to Metabolic Disease Risk

Research Reveals Link Between Heart Attack and Fibrillation

Urban Design Impact on Physical Activity in Bilbao's Neighborhoods

University of Mississippi Research on Stuttering Treatment

Stanford Researchers Develop Advanced Blood Clot Removal Tech

Parental Education Linked to Offspring's Cognitive Health

Breakthrough FDA Approval: ENCELTO Device Halts MacTel Vision Loss

Study Reveals Link Between Bedtime Procrastination and Personality

Personalized Exercise Program Improves Health for Neuromuscular Patients

New Study Reveals Molecular Link to Seizure Development

Immunotherapy Duration Impact on Advanced Skin Cancer

Study Reveals Experiences of Australians Over 40 with Hearing Aids

2022 Global MPOX Outbreak: San Francisco Hit Hard

Medicare Patients with AF Live Longer After Surgical Ablation

Anxiety Sufferers Wait 12 Years Before Seeking Help

Alzheimer's Disease: Urgent Need for Improved Therapies

Study Reveals Neutrophils' Role in Breast Cancer Progression

Study Reveals High Visits to Crisis Pregnancy Centers

Study Finds TikTok IBD Videos Lack Medical Quality

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Female Earwigs Show Exaggerated Forceps Growth Similar to Males

Brazilian Startup Innovates Milk Protein Production

Exploring Glycosaminoglycan-Binding Proteins for Blood Clotting

New Prediction Method Tested with Satellite Remote Sensing in Andalusia

Unveiling the Wonders of the Cosmos

Irish Family Law Study Reveals Retraumatization Trend

Study Reveals Species Interactions Impact Brown Bear Distribution

Astrophysicist Discovers Galaxies' Star Formation Burst

New Coating for Underwater Drones and Solar Cells

New Tool PlantLncBoost Identifies Plant RNAs

Semi-Truck Crash Threatens Beekeeping Operation

Immune System vs. Cancer Cells: How They Interact

Rare Cosmic Event: Galaxy Clusters Collide Anew

Study Reveals Path to Net-Zero Emissions in Residential Heating

Study Reveals Underestimation of Violent Crime Trends

Boise State Researchers Develop Graphene Foam for Cartilage Formation

Dr. Mary Elizabeth Livingston: Pioneer in Marine Science

Unist Researchers Develop AI for High-Res CO2 Uptake Prediction

Chinese Rocket Startup Space Epoch Conducts Test Launch of Reusable Yanxingzhe-1 Booster

Europa's Diminishing Life Hosting Prospects

Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Fungus into US

Astronomers Find Extreme Nuclear Transients

Consumers Lose Trust in Complex Digital Services

Scientists Uncover Universal Principle in Quantum Fluids

Remarkable Discovery in Papua New Guinea Unveils Migration Clarity

Unsymmetrical Patterns in Nature: The Mystery Unveiled

Heat Waves Linked to Disease Spread: New Research Findings

Great Lakes Weather Patterns: University of Michigan Study Shows Shift

Fluorescence Lidar Reveals Atmospheric Particle Origins

Colorado State University Develops Plant Genetic Toggle Switch

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Laser-induced graphene enables greener, flexible hybrid circuit manufacturing

Team achieves 3D recognition of transparent objects in less than two seconds

AI Researchers at KAIST Develop Chain-of-Zoom Super-Resolution Framework

Boise State Researchers Innovate Flexible Hybrid Circuit Manufacturing

New Single-Shot Technology: Faster 3D Object Measurement

Chain-of-Zoom framework enables extreme super-resolution zoom without retraining

The Power of Encrypted Communications in Daily Life

Prepping for Q-Day: Physics-based encryption aims to secure data in the quantum computing era

What is vibe coding? A computer scientist explains what it means to have AI write computer code

Rise of Generative AI: Impact on Coding

Adaptive Technology: Gallium's Role in Variable-Stiffness Electronics

Electronic ink enables room-temperature printing of circuits capable of switching between rigid and soft modes

New model evaluates efficiency of pistachio and walnut shells as low-carbon fuels

University of Nottingham & CSIRO: Innovative Model Enhances Fuel Selection

Electric Car Sales Boost Germany's Auto Market, Tesla Lags

EVs boost German auto sales, Tesla falls again

Nintendo Releases Switch 2 for Midnight Launch Parties

Nintendo fans stoked for Switch 2 'mega launch'

Light-guided 3D printing method creates recyclable supports for complex designs

3D Printing Revolutionizes Dental Products

Energy Raft Foundation Enhances Indoor Climate in Taipei

Energy raft foundation in Taipei shows efficient heating and cooling with ideal pipe layout

Edith Cowan University Boosts Machines' Emotional Awareness

New system allows machines to better recognize human facial expressions

AI churns out funnier memes, but people still deliver the biggest laughs

Study Shows AI Can Create Funny Internet Memes

Rmit Engineers Transform Clay into High-Performance Cement

Low-grade clay yields low-carbon concrete with 15% higher compressive strength and 41% less porosity

Outdoor earthquake shake table contributes to greater structural safety

Earthquake Simulator Research Enhances Infrastructure Safety

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Monday, 9 September 2019

New flying reptile species was one of largest ever flying animals

A newly identified species of pterosaur is among the largest ever flying animals, according to a new study from Queen Mary University of London.

Experimental 'blood test' accurately screens for PTSD

An artificial intelligence tool—which analyzed 28 physical and molecular measures, all but one from blood samples—confirmed with 77 percent accuracy a diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in male combat veterans, according to a new study.

Dietary supplement may help with schizophrenia

A dietary supplement, sarcosine, may help with schizophrenia as part of a holistic approach complementing antipsychotic medication, according to a UCL researcher.

Crisis-hit Nissan CEO set to resign as board meets

The CEO of crisis-hit Japanese automaker Nissan plans to resign, reports said Monday, as the firm's board meets to discuss an audit launched after former chief Carlos Ghosn's arrest over financial misconduct.

Australia girds for worst as bushfire season comes early

Australia battled to contain around 160 bushfires in the east of the country Monday, an early start to a wildfire season that authorities warn could be the worst in decades.

Powerful typhoon Faxai in direct hit on Tokyo

A powerful typhoon with potentially record winds and rain battered the Tokyo region early Monday, sparking evacuation warnings to tens of thousands, widespread blackouts and transport disruption.

BA cancels almost all UK flights in landmark strike

British Airways on Monday cancelled almost all flights departing and arriving into the UK, as the airline's first-ever pilots' strike began, sparking travel chaos for tens of thousands of passengers.

Labour report alleges violations by China iPhone supplier

Apple and its supplier Foxconn admitted they have been using too many temporary workers to staff an iPhone factory in central China, as a labour rights group accused them Monday of a number of workers rights violations.

China's Geely takes stake in German 'flying taxi' firm Volocopter

German "flying taxi" developer Volocopter said Monday it had raised 50 million euros ($55.1 million) from investors including automaker Geely, risking a revived debate about Chinese investments in EU firms.

Philippines confirms African swine fever, culls 7,000 pigs

Lab tests have confirmed that African swine fever caused the deaths of pig herds in at least seven villages near Manila and a multiagency body will be set up to ensure the highly contagious disease does not spread further, Philippine officials said Monday.

9 Florida students hospitalized for eating 'THC-laced candy'

Authorities say nine students from a Florida charter school ate marijuana-infused candy and were hospitalized with stomach pains.

Scottish study shows that autoantibody test followed by CT imaging may reduce lung cancer mortality

A combination of the EarlyCDT-Lung Test followed by CT imaging in Scottish patients at risk for lung cancer resulted in a significant decrease in late stage diagnosis of lung cancer and may decrease lung cancer specific mortality, according to research presented at IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC). The research was presented by Prof. Frank Sullivan, from the University of St Andrews, St Andrews/United Kingdom.

Video assisted lung surgery reduces complications and hospital stays compared to open surgery

Video-assisted thoracic surgery is associated with lower in-hospital complications and shorter length of stay compared with open surgery among British patients who were diagnosed at an early stage of lung cancer, according to research presented today the IASLC 2019 World Conference on Lung Cancer, hosted by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.

High blood pressure among older pregnant women has increased by more than 75% since 1970

The rate of chronic hypertension among pregnant women age 35 and over in the United States has increased by more than 75% since 1970, with black women suffering from persistent high blood pressure at more than twice the rate of white women, according to a Rutgers study.

'Clamp' regulates message transfer between mammal neurons

A fundamental question in nerve biology brings to mind a race car at the starting line: The engine is revving, but the brake is on. The system is ready to go, but under tight control.

Many older hospitalized patients with cancer experience malnutrition

Results from a new study indicate that older hospitalized patients with cancer may have a high risk of being malnourished and experiencing symptoms such as no appetite and nausea, according to findings published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society.

Fatty foods necessary for vitamin E absorption, but not right away

A fresh look at how to best determine dietary guidelines for vitamin E has produced a surprising new finding: Though the vitamin is fat soluble, you don't have to consume fat along with it for the body to absorb it.

Tweets indicate nicotine dependence, withdrawal symptoms of JUUL users

As e-cigarette brand JUUL continues to climb in popularity among users of all ages, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers took a unique approach to analyzing its impact by using Twitter to investigate any mention of nicotine effects, symptoms of dependence and withdrawal in regards to JUUL use.

Native foods are key to preserving rodent gut bacteria in captivity

As Rodolfo Martinez-Mota well knows, from the cactus spines in his clothes and skin, white-throated woodrats love to eat prickly pear cactus (from the Opuntia genus). They like the cactus so much that their gut microorganism community, or microbiome, is specially equipped to break down toxins in the cactus.

Paid family leave improves vaccination rates in infants

Parents who take paid family leave after the birth of a newborn are more likely to have their child vaccinated on time compared to those who do not, according to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York. The effect is stronger on families living below the poverty line.   

Hospital infections declining in Canada

There is good news on the infection front: infections acquired by patients in Canadian hospitals are declining, with a 30% reduction between 2009 and 2017, according to new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). However, continued focus is necessary to identify and prevent emerging antimicrobial-resistant pathogens, and infections with medical devices, such as urinary or intravenous catheters.

New guideline on Parkinson's disease aimed at physicians and people with Parkinson's

A comprehensive new Canadian guideline provides practical guidance for physicians, allied health professionals, patients and families on managing Parkinson disease, based on the latest evidence. The guideline is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), accompanied by an easy-to-reference infographic and podcast.

And then there was light: looking for the first stars in the Universe

Astronomers are closing in on a signal that has been travelling across the Universe for 12 billion years, bringing them nearer to understanding the life and death of the very earliest stars.

Scientists find psychiatric drugs affect gut contents

Scientists have found that antidepressants and other psychiatric drugs can change the quantity and composition of gut bacteria in rats. These results raise questions about the specificity of psychoactive drug action, and if confirmed in humans whether psychiatrists might need to consider the effects on the body before prescribing. The research team is currently carrying out a large-scale human observational study which aims to answer the questions posed by these findings. This work is presented at the ECNP Conference in Copenhagen following part-publication in a peer-review journal.

Children of anxious mothers twice as likely to have hyperactivity in adolescence

A large study has shown that children of mothers who are anxious during pregnancy and in the first few years of the child's life have twice the risk of having hyperactivity symptoms at age 16. This work is being presented for the first time at the ECNP Congress in Copenhagen.

Malaria can and should be eradicated within a generation, declare global health experts

A future free of malaria, one of the world's oldest and deadliest diseases, can be achieved as early as 2050, according to a new report published today by The Lancet Commission on malaria eradication.