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Asthma in U.S. Children: Impact of Air Pollution

"Regular Emergence of New Variants of Virus SARS-CoV-2"

Low Lung Cancer Screening Rates in the U.S.

"Innovative Skin Temperature Monitoring Device Unveiled"

Study: FGFR2 Protein Linked to Pancreatic Cancer Development

Early-Life Stress Linked to Inherited Heart Issues

Blood Pressure Patterns in Early Pregnancy Predict Long-Term Hypertension Risk

Protein ADAMTS5 Linked to Ovarian Cancer Spread

New Study Reveals Brain's Reward and Risk Processing

Elite Athletes Express Concerns Over Sports Careers Post-Pregnancy

Study Reveals Factors Behind High Colorectal Cancer Mortality

Study Reveals Alarming Struggle of Dementia Patients

Smartwatches Enhance Alcohol Monitoring, NHS Costs Soar

Study Reveals Older Adults Experience Reduced Muscle Soreness

Yale Study Advances Tick-Borne Disease Solutions

New Brain Pathway Discovered for Female Binge Drinking

Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

Princeton Neuroscientists Identify Memory Hub for Food Aversions

Tiny Pacemaker Developed by Northwestern Engineers

Study Suggests AI-Enabled Medical Devices Revolutionize Healthcare

Navigating Cold and Flu Season: Battling Viruses Multiple Times

Cardiff Study: Good Mood Boosts mRNA Vaccine Efficacy

Health Conditions Inspire Movie Titles

Mayo Clinic Pioneers Liver Transplant for Colorectal Cancer

Study Reveals Surge in Last-Resort Antibiotic Prescriptions

Sheldon Ekirch Battles Small Fiber Neuropathy

Global Review: Food Insecurity's Impact on Health

Considerations for Embryo Selection in IVF: Health and Traits

AI Tool Detects Patient Deterioration Early, Cuts Death Risk

Bill Bradley's Greatest Asset: His Eyes

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Exploring Proton Transfer in Aqueous Systems

AI Model Predicts Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

Study by FAO: Livestock Productivity Boost Reduces Antibiotic Use

Alpine Plant Species in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Master Camouflage

Climate Change Threatens Californian Wild Salmon, Warns Researchers

Cell's Endoplasmic Reticulum: Protein Manufacturing Hub

Extreme Environment: Sagittarius C, Star-Forming Cloud

Galactic Stars: Unveiling the Rhythm of Evolution

Miso Fermented in Space Station Resembles Earth's Flavor

Researchers Uncover Ancient Genomes from Green Sahara

Study on Interaction Between Amoebas, Bacteria, and Plants

Earth's Early Geological History: New Discovery Challenges Beliefs

Galaxies Cease Star Formation Early Post Big Bang

Elon Musk's Backing of Trump in 2024 Election Affects Tesla's Consumer Support

Common Causes of Fatal Intestinal Diseases: Giardia Duodenalis and Cryptosporidium

Insights on Complex Frequency Excitations in Light Control

Study Shows Nonjudgmental Listening Enhances Conversations

Study Reveals Minimal Asian Representation in Textbooks

Study Reveals How Museum Butterfly Collections Track Disease

The Evolution of Casual Dining: From Coffee to Takeout

Fluctuating Rainfall Patterns Impact Pacific Coast Residents

Australia's Unique Wildlife at Risk: Urgent Conservation Needed

Asteroid 2024 YR4 Triggers Earth Impact Alert

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

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Coffee Company Optimizes Supply Chain for Efficiency

AI Threatens Anime Artists, Miyazaki Unmatched

Xiaomi Collaborates with Police on Autonomous Car Crash

Study Reveals Enhanced Majorana Stability in Quantum Systems

Meta's AI Research Head to Step Down Amid Intense Competition

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

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Saturday, 12 October 2019

Seven stranded whales found dead in Indonesia

Seven pilot whales were found dead on an eastern Indonesian beach, an official said Saturday, after 17 were stranded in the remote area.

Stadia's negative latency talk: Gamers say wait and see

Google Stadia is a game streaming platform with a launch date in November. So it's only human that Google is talking about how special Stadia is for gaming as the countdown begins.

More evidence linking common bladder medication to a vision-threatening eye condition

A drug widely prescribed for a bladder condition for decades, now appears to be toxic to the retina, the light sensing tissue at the back of the eye that allows us to see. After an initial report last year that Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) may be associated with retinal damage, three ophthalmologists conducted a review of patients at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. They found that about one-quarter of patients with significant exposure to Elmiron showed definite signs of eye damage, and that this medication toxicity could masquerade as other known retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy. The research will be presented today at AAO 2019, the 123nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Another reason to get cataract surgery: It can make you 48% safer on the road

The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. People say they're stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in night vision. Some can even reduce their reliance on glasses. But can you quantify that improved quality of vision? To find out, researchers in Australia used a driving simulator to test patients' vision before and after cataract surgery. They found that near misses and crashes decreased by 48 percent after surgery. The researchers present their study today at AAO 2019, the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

More companies back away from Facebook's Libra coin

Facebook's digital currency alliance lost more companies on Friday amid heavy criticism from regulators around the world on the planned Libra global cryptocurrency.

Tens of thousands evacuated as California wildfires rage

Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California Friday and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames.

Are California blackouts the new normal for the state?

Millions of people lost electricity this week in California as the state's utility giant PG&E sought to prevent catastrophic wildfires, leading many to question whether such power shutoffs will become the new normal.

High-stakes conflict threatens DR Congo gorillas

Aged almost 17 years, Bonane is an eastern lowland gorilla, a survivor in a critically endangered species reduced to about 250 members in DR Congo's Kahuzi-Biega National Park.

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

California will ban smoking on state parks and beaches starting next year under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

US regulators block Telegram from raising funds through cryptocurrency

US securities regulators won an emergency court order Friday to block the messaging application Telegram Group from raising funds by selling unregistered cryptocurrency to investors.

Heavy rain, winds lash Tokyo as powerful typhoon approaches

A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades approached landfall, with streets and train stations deserted and shops shuttered.

Boeing splits CEO, chairman role amid MAX crisis

Boeing unveiled a shift to its leadership structure on Friday as it manages the 737 MAX crisis, announcing that Dennis Muilenburg will remain chief executive but step down as chairman.

GM workers struggle with daily expenses as long strike continues

Betty Johnson, who has worked on General Motors assembly lines in Michigan and Tennessee for more than 34 years, said she knew a strike by the United Auto Workers would mean personal sacrifice.

Antibody-based eye drops show promise for treating dry eye disease

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are the first to identify the presence of a specific type of antibody, called anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies, or ACPAs, in human tear fluid. They are also the first to demonstrate that patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms of the condition in response to a new eye drop treatment —- made from pooled human antibodies—that targets ACPAs.

NASA sees Atlantic subtropical storm Melissa form off New England coast

Satellite data has confirmed the formation of Subtropical Storm Melissa. NASA's Terra Satellite provided a visible image the former Nor'easter turned subtropical storm off the coast of New England.

Hydrologic simulation models that inform policy decisions are difficult to interpret

Hydrologic models that simulate and predict water flow are used to estimate how natural systems respond to different scenarios such as changes in climate, land use, and soil management. The output from these models can inform policy and regulatory decisions regarding water and land management practices.

Food-insecure Canadian households may have trouble affording prescription medication

Food insecurity is linked to higher disease rates but not much is known about the reasons for this. A new study of more than 10,000 Canadian households shows that this connection may be at least partially attributed to lack of access to prescription medication.

Researchers identify brain protein that promotes maintenance of chronic pain

A protein called RGS4 (Regulator of G protein signaling 4) plays a prominent role in the maintenance of long-term pain states and may serve as a promising new target for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in print October 16, in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Black holes stunt growth of dwarf galaxies

Astronomers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that powerful winds driven by supermassive black holes in the centers of dwarf galaxies have a significant impact on the evolution of these galaxies by suppressing star formation.

National focus on overdose prevention should include alcohol too, study suggests

For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly treat opioid overdoses. But a new study suggests a need for more focus on the risk of alcohol overdoses among people who use opioids of all kinds, as well as cocaine, marijuana and certain prescription drugs.

How preprocessing methods affect the conversion efficiency of biomass energy production

Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the amount of energy generated. But it is also important to consider how much energy goes into the process, a component that is often neglected, says Tony Grift, professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois.

Contextual engineering improves success of projects in non-industrial societies

Humanitarian engineering projects often focus on bringing western technologies to non-industrialized societies. But environmental and cultural factors in these locations may be very different from conditions in the West, and the projects may not meet client needs if engineers do not fully understand the context in which they are operating.