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Ketamine's Off-Label Use for Chronic Pain: No Scientific Support
Covid Infection Accelerates Blood Vessel Aging in Women
Paralyzed Woman Regains Voice in Clinical Trial
Global Mental Health Crisis: Women Disproportionately Affected
"Brain-Eating Amoeba Found in Queensland Water Supplies"
Ordering Coffee: Requesting Extra Hot Brew
Majority of Americans Concerned: Moderate Alcohol Impact on Health
Study: Improved EoE Control Reduces Esophagus Stiffening
New Study Reveals Breakthrough in AML Chemoresistance
Highly Sensitive People at Risk: Mental Health Study
Metabolic Syndrome Severity Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease
Missed Opportunities for Genetic Testing in HGSC
Early Detection of Diabetes Risk Factors in Households
Study: Sleep Fragmentation Impacts Quality of Life in Children with Nocturnal Enuresis
Breakthrough Discovery: 8 New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia
Innovative Strategies to Slow Biological Aging: JAMA Review
Study Finds Missing RNA Boosts Pediatric Brain Tumor Immunotherapy
How Visual Information Travels Through Your Brain
Millions Worldwide Affected by Devastating Rheumatoid Arthritis
Stem Cells from Muscles Enhance Bone Healing
Mifepristone Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Care Pathways for Drug-Dependent Women: Anxiety and Referrals
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Suicide Trends in England
Aerospace Industry's Digital Twins Enhance Aircraft Safety
Probiotic Reduces Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Preterm Infants
Scientists Map Mutations Causing Muscular Dystrophy
Gut Neurons Shape Immune Response: Key Findings & Implications
Unlocking Valuable Health Data: Hospitals and Clinics Collecting Vital Information
Clinical Trial Shows Biochemical Correction for GM2 Gangliosidosis
Alzheimer's Early Sign: Smell Loss Linked to Brain's Immune Response
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Salt Ponds Revert, Sandy Beaches Restored, Alabama Land Rebuilt
Offshore Hurricane Erin Downgraded to Category 3 Storm
Global Treaty on Plastics Pollution Negotiations Stall
New Tanystropheid Taxa Discovered in Petrified Forest
Understanding Topological Quantum Systems: Connectivity Over Local Interactions
Global Infertility: Addressing Unmet Needs
Exploring New Horizons: Navigating Unseen Lands
Paris Agreement for Plastic Finalized This Week
New Findings: San Andreas Earthquake, Universe Shape, Food Thickeners
Exploring Skyrmionic Textures for Spintronics
"Hurricane Erin Strengthens, Heads Towards Caribbean"
SpaceX Starship Megarocket Set for Test Flight
Utah's Great Salt Lake: Human Activity Alters Biogeochemical State
Discovery of Active Flat Electronic Bands in Kagome Superconductor
Climate Stress: Linking Global Warming to Conflict
Researchers Uncover Virus Genetic Packing Mechanism
Scientists Uncover Crystal with Oxygen-Breathing Ability
Understanding Damped Harmonic Oscillators in Physics
Humans Adapt to Floods: Private Measures Reduce Losses
First Real-Time 3D Images of Human Embryo Implanting
Transition to Market-Oriented Farming in Trans-Himalayas
Ancient Humans in Kenya Used Oldowan Tools for Hunting
Improving Equitable Research Practices in Global Studies
"Deadly 7.7 Earthquake in Myanmar Triggers Supershear Rupture"
New Method Identifies Superconductors Preventing Energy Loss
New CRISPR Tech at UNSW Sydney: Safer Genetic Disease Treatment
Study Reveals Impact of Anonymous Authorship in Peer Review
New Discoveries Unveil Complex History of Gotska Sandön
Declining Trust in Public Institutions: Global Impact
Study Reveals Impact of Belief on Reducing Single-Use Plastics
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Humanoid Robots Shine at World Robot Games
Photos of Beijing's World Humanoid Robot Games show how a human touch is still needed
Self-propelled ice could be the green power of the future
Virginia Tech Scientists Unveil Self-Moving Ice Innovation
Allie, an AI chess bot, learns to play like humans from 91 million Lichess games
Student Discovers Chess Passion Post "The Queen's Gambit"
Australian Workers Embrace Gen AI Tools Without Boss Approval
Many Australians secretly use AI at work, a new report shows. Clearer rules could reduce 'shadow AI'
Caught in a social media echo chamber? AI can help you out
Beware: Clickbait Traps on Social Media
Sibling and friend game time key to keeping children safe in online video games, say researchers
Role of Older Siblings in Online Child Safety
Dry-Processed Electrodes: Eco-Friendly Battery Cell Innovation
A step toward circular batteries: Dry-processed cathodes can now be recycled without toxic solvents
Study Suggests Shifting Electricity Consumption for Lower Emissions
Study identifies best times to consume electricity and cut carbon emissions
Targeted doping strategy use copper ions to boost thermoelectric performance
Qut Researchers Enhance Germanium Telluride with Copper Ions
AI-driven method to reduce traffic delays and improve road safety
Boosting Lagging Productivity Growth with Artificial Intelligence
Does AI really boost productivity at work? Research shows gains don't come cheap or easy
Innovative Framework Estimates Traffic Queue Length Without Sensors
Climate Crisis Signals: Urgent Action Needed to Combat Disarray
Q&A: Expert discusses building a clean energy economy that benefits everyone
Enhancing Battery Life: Lithium Metal Batteries vs. Li-ion
Nanoengineered electrode material boosts cycling and efficiency in Li-metal batteries
Australian Researchers Discover Peer-to-Peer Solar Power Sharing
Sharing is power: Doing the neighborly thing when it comes to solar
YouTube turns to AI to spot children posing as adults
YouTube Utilizes AI to Detect Child Users Impersonating Adults
Life Technology™ Technology News Subscribe Via Feedburner Subscribe Via Google Subscribe Via RSSTuesday, 15 December 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.
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.
Too many donor kidneys are discarded in U.S. before transplantation
When kidneys are removed from deceased organ donors in the United States, they are often subjected to "procurement biopsies" and are discarded if certain abnormalities are seen in the kidney tissue—a practice that worsens the already-severe shortage of transplant-eligible kidneys in the country. However, a large portion of the discarded kidneys would function acceptably if transplanted, according to a new study from a team led by researchers in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the Paris Translational Research Center for Organ Transplantation.
Characterising Indonesia's bird-owners guides behaviour change amid Asian Songbird Crisis
A comprehensive new study into the key user groups in Indonesia's bird trade offers hope for protecting species through behavioural change. Novel research led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and Chester Zoo has identified three main groups within the Indonesian songbird owner community: 'hobbyist', 'contestant' and 'breeder'.
Scientists find that trees are out of equilibrium with climate, posing new challenges in a warming world
Forecasts predicting where plants and animals will inhabit over time rely primarily on information about their current climate associations, but that only plays a partial role.
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.
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