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Impact of Cannabis Laws on Traditional Prescriptions

Social Engagement Linked to Longer Life Span

Mediterranean Plant Shows Promise for Ulcerative Colitis

Pulmonary Embolism in Children: New Research Reveals Commonality

Children Enjoying Swim Lessons in Indoor Pool

Ultra-Rapid Genetic Brain Tumor Diagnosis: Transforming Care

1 Billion Adolescents Face Health Threats by 2030

Global Study Reveals Kids Swallowing Magnets: Alarming Trend

Study Links HSV-1 Infection to Alzheimer's

New Approach for Assessing Traumatic Brain Injury

Study Suggests Standardizing Vaping Device Branding

Study Links Adolescent BMI Changes to Air Pollution and Insulin Resistance

New Treatment Strategy for Fentanyl-Xylazine Overdoses

Arizona Health Sciences Researchers Find Way to Reduce Female Post-Operative Pain

US Regulators Halt Approval of Covid Boosters for Healthy Adults

Texas Measles Outbreak Sees Increment of Four Cases

Natural Substance PAF Stimulates Digestive Muscle Movements

Ferulic Acid in Rice and Coffee Prevents Coronary Artery Spasms

University of Turku Study: Personalized Cancer Treatment Insights

Study: Physical Activity Boosts Health in Older Adults

New AI App Helps Autistic Children Communicate

Researchers Develop AI Model for Objective Eczema Severity Assessment

Study Reveals Mental Health Crisis in Children with Long Covid

AI Tools Aid ER Physicians in Disease Prediction for Patients with Typical Symptoms

Study Reveals Brain Link for Object Information Storage

18,000 Tubs of Ice Cream Recalled for Plastic Contamination

Daily Struggle: Living with Persistent Depression

Florida Joins Ban on Fluoride in Water; FDA to Remove Supplements

Women with Sisters at Higher Risk of Postpartum Psychosis

Chemotherapy Impact on Gut Microbes: Potential Benefits

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AI Agents and LLMs: Transforming Global Conversations

Severe Drought Threatens Everglades Wildlife and Tourism

Insights on White-Tailed Deer Movement: Implications for North American Management

Doctors and Vets Develop Novel Elephant TB Treatment

Ancient Chinese Farmers' Soil and Water Management

Developing Nanomedicines for Safe Pregnancy Treatment

Study Reveals Self-Pollinating Plants' Evolutionary Risk

Key Challenges for Adolescents: Poor Mental Health, Rising Obesity, Violence, Climate Change

New Research Reveals Hidden Chemical Bonds in Proteins

Quantum Material Reveals World's Thinnest Semiconductor Junction

Toxic Algae in Florida Waters: A Threat to Health

Genetic Region Unveiled: Blackberries' Thorny Defense

Study Reveals Impact of Untreated Wastewater on Chicago River

Researchers at Baylor College Find Flavonoids Toxic to Bladder Cancer

Pathway to Sustainable Marine Ecosystems in China

Wolves in Netherlands: Feeding Habits Revealed

Cape Verde Archipelago: Rich Biodiversity in Atlantic

Study Reveals Climate Patterns Behind Global Wildfires

Study: Firms Stand Out on Social Media - Research Findings

Global Study Reveals Corporate Role in Extractive Conflicts

The Impact of Regional and Urban Economics on Development

New Copepod Species Discovered in Bermuda's Walsingham Cave

Young People from Minoritized Backgrounds Struggle to Discuss Race and Faith at School

Global Warming Impact on Biodiversity Forecasting

Global Economy Lessons: Supply Chain Disruptions Impact Consumers

Examining Politicians' AI Policies in Nordic Countries

Study Reveals Global Partnerships and AI Vital for Food Safety

Political Ideology Impact on Consumer Choices: Carbon Footprint Labels Study

Swri Sets Record Highs in Material Testing

Rare Discovery: Unique Tattoos on 800-Year-Old Andean Mummy

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Fortnite Returns to iPhone App Store After Legal Dispute

Fortnite video game returns to iPhone app store in U.S., ending exile imposed by Apple

World's lowest write power operation for high-speed SOT-MRAM cell achieved

Breakthrough: Tohoku University Sets Record for Low Write Power

Simple process extends lifetime of perovskite solar cells

New Study Reveals Breakthrough in Perovskite Solar Cell Degradation

Drone-based method detects major methane leaks—the good news is that many can be repaired quickly

How Wind Creates Low-Pressure Zones: Desert Sand Study

New metamaterial enables remote movement of objects underwater using sound

Harnessing Sound Waves for Underwater Object Manipulation

Learning at peak efficiency: Optimizing transport, trust and tutelage

The Power of Algorithms in the Information Age

Future Delivery Drones Assess Battery for Efficient Deployment

New method for energy-aware deployment planning of delivery drones

Great potential exists for solar cells on grain fields or pastures, finds study

Agrivoltaics Gaining Favor Over Traditional Solar Installations

Trump admin ends halt on New York offshore wind project

Trump Administration Reverses Halt on Equinor's NY Wind Project

Nanofiltration approach can solve a bottleneck for CO₂ capture and conversion

Efficient Carbon Dioxide Removal: A Climate Change Challenge

Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Clean Energy Generation

Reducing underwater noise when installing subsea structures

Chess Legend Magnus Carlsen Draws 143,000 Opponents

Chess great Carlsen held to draw by 143,000 players

Google Unleashes AI Wave for Search Engine Makeover

Google's search engine can go into full 'AI mode' as its makeover moves into its next phase

Meta Adapts Fact-Checking Approach Amid Criticisms

Meta's Community Notes program is promising, but needs to prioritize transparency

South Africans Face Haunting Memories of Rolling Blackouts

Satellite images reveal the dark side of household solar power: South Africa's green transition is only for a few

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Thursday, 28 January 2021

Alpine plants at risk of extinction following disappearing glaciers

Beyond the ski slopes, one of the most iconic symbols of the Alps are the alpine flowers. These plants are not only beautiful—they are also used in liqueurs and medicines, and they form the foundation of the local food chains. But a recent study in Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution shows that, although plant diversity may initially increase with glacier retreat, many of these species may soon become endangered.

Sickle cell target could treat COVID

Scientists have found a way to lower stroke risk in sickle cell patients that opens a gateway of potential treatments for inflammation and clotting stemming from conditions such as COVID-19. For the first time, they investigated the use of immune cell proteins as an anti-inflammatory treatment to reduce blood clotting in people with sickle cell disease.

Enhanced recovery efforts for cesarean delivery reduce need for opioids by 80%

In a retrospective analysis of cesarean deliveries from 2015 through 2020, a team of doctors from the Colorado Fetal Care Center at Children's Hospital Colorado (Children's Colorado) found that using a wound infusion pump in combination with enhanced recovery efforts such as removing urinary catheters earlier and walking around the same day of surgery can reduce opioid use by more than 80%. Also notable, the researchers found that a third of patients never took a single narcotic pain pill after the cesarean delivery.

They're just not that into you: Consumer-brand relationship insights

Researchers from Western University, Indiana University, and Washington State University published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that uses the idea of psychological distance as a way to leverage qualities of existing consumer-brand relationships.

Entrepreneurs benefit more from emotional intelligence than other competencies, such as IQ

Running a successful business has its challenges, but the COVID-19 pandemic has required many owners to pivot and look for new ways to operate profitably while keeping employees and consumers safe. Research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business found that emotional intelligence—the ability to understand, use and manage emotions to relieve stress—may be more vital to a business' survival than previously thought.

Technology bolsters use of chia seeds to help improve health, slow signs of aging

An improved extraction method involving chia seeds may provide new options for nutritional foods, medicine capsules and anti-aging products.

'Liquid' machine-learning system adapts to changing conditions

MIT researchers have developed a type of neural network that learns on the job, not just during its training phase. These flexible algorithms, dubbed "liquid" networks, change their underlying equations to continuously adapt to new data inputs. The advance could aid decision making based on data streams that change over time, including those involved in medical diagnosis and autonomous driving.

People with severe atopic eczema may have increased risk of death from several causes

A new study has shown that, while there is limited evidence for overall increased mortality in patients with atopic eczema, those with severe atopic eczema may have a greater risk of dying from several health issues compared with those without eczema, according to a new study in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.

First evidence that water can be created on the lunar surface by Earth's magnetosphere

Before the Apollo era, the moon was thought to be dry as a desert due to the extreme temperatures and harshness of the space environment. Many studies have since discovered lunar water: ice in shadowed polar craters, water bound in volcanic rocks, and unexpected rusty iron deposits in the lunar soil. Despite these findings, there is still no true confirmation of the extent or origin of lunar surface water.

Newly licensed autistic drivers crash less than other young drivers

A collaborative study from the Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and the Center for Autism Research (CAR) at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found that compared with their non-autistic peers, young autistic drivers have lower rates of moving violations and license suspensions, as well as similar to lower crash rates.

Generous parental leave leads to staff shortages, nursing home deaths

A new paper in the Review of Economic Studies, published by Oxford University Press, finds that a generous parental leave policy nurses enjoyed in Denmark caused nursing shortages, which resulted in a decline in the quality of hospital and nursing home care. The study estimates a large increase in nursing home mortality.

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids could prevent asthma

New research suggests that a higher dietary intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce the risk of developing subsequent asthma, but only in children carrying a common gene variant. The study, led by Queen Mary University of London, is in collaboration with the University of Bristol and University of Southampton, UK, and Karolinska Institutet, Sweden.

Antibiotic may improve outcomes for depression in people with low level inflammation

King's College London researchers have found evidence that minocycline, a widely used antibiotic with anti-inflammatory properties, gave greater improvement in depressive symptoms in patients with treatment resistant depression with low-grade peripheral inflammation.

Drug prices in the US are 2.56 times those in other nations

Prescription drug prices in the United States are significantly higher than in other nations, with prices in the U.S. averaging 2.56 times those seen in 32 other nations, according to a new RAND Corporation report.