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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

New Genetically Modified Immune Cell Targets Organ Rejection

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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

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Wednesday, 28 April 2021

Huawei first-quarter sales drop 16.5% as US sanctions bite

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said Wednesday that first-quarter revenue tumbled after harsh US sanctions ripped into its phone business.

Many children with cardiomyopathy have a genetic mutation but few are screened

A national, University at Buffalo-led study on genes in pediatric cardiomyopathy demonstrates strong evidence for routine genetic screening in children with the disease. The study, published April 28 in the Journal of the American Heart Association, revealed wide variation in screening, with some centers conducting routine genetic testing and others conducting none.

Indian Covid variant found in at least 17 countries: WHO

The World Health Organization said Tuesday that a variant of COVID-19 feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India has been found in over a dozen countries.

One dose of COVID vaccine cuts household spread by up to 50%: UK study

One dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines reduces the chances of someone infected with coronavirus from spreading it to other household members by up to 50 percent, according to a English study published Wednesday.

Journalists create their brands in growing 'direct' sales model

Anna Codrea-Rado built a name for herself as a freelance journalist, building an audience of 2,500 for her email newsletter, "Lance," aimed at helping other independent writers.

Turkish lake with likely clues to Mars gains unwanted fame

Boasting azure waters and white sands, a Turkish lake that NASA thinks hides secrets about Mars threatens to become too popular for its own good.

Sony reports record net profit but forecast cautious

Sony has ended the financial year with fanfare, announcing its biggest-ever net profit Wednesday thanks to unprecedented pandemic-driven demand as people around the world turned to gaming to liven up lockdowns.

India tops 200,000 dead as virus surge breaks health system

India crossed a grim milestone Wednesday of 200,000 people lost to the coronavirus as a devastating surge of new infections tears through dense cities and rural areas alike and overwhelms health care systems on the brink of collapse.

Mexico passes 345,000 dead, to start vaccinating ages 50-59

Mexico's pandemic death toll passed 345,000 Tuesday, though most states have not seen any rebound in coronavirus cases, officials said.

Outdoor mask guidance echoes what many Americans already do

In the small Nebraska town of Oxford, the school district dropped its mask mandate last month in what was a fairly straight-forward decision: Cases were down dramatically, and it didn't bother local officials that their move flouted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.

Native American lawmakers seek federal help on Montana bison

Native American lawmakers in Montana on Tuesday called on the Biden administration to help craft a plan to reintroduce wild bison to the landscape in and around Glacier National Park and the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge.

'Impossible to adapt': Surprisingly fast ice-melts in past raise fears about sea level rise

Studies of ancient beaches and fossilised coral reefs suggest sea levels have the potential to rise far more quickly than models currently predict, according to geologists who have been studying past periods of warming.

Can genetics predict bothersome hot flashes?

Hot flashes are a hallmark of the menopause transition. Yet, they don't strike with the same frequency or severity for all women. A new study suggests that some of the same genetic factors that affect a woman's reproductive life cycle may also help predict her likelihood of having bothersome hot flashes. Study results are published online today in Menopause.

Lack of educational opportunities influence drug use for rural youth

Having grown up poor in a rural village in Zimbabwe, Wilson Majee saw firsthand as a child the lack of educational opportunities that were easily accessible and how that impacted the youth in his village.

RNA scientists identify many genes involved in neuron development

Neurons result from a highly complex and unique series of cell divisions. For example, in fruit flies, the process starts with stem cells that divide into mother cells (progenitor cells), that then divide into precursor cells that eventually become neurons.

Researchers find how tiny plastics slip through the environment

Washington State University researchers have shown the fundamental mechanisms that allow tiny pieces of plastic bags and foam packaging at the nanoscale to move through the environment.

Nearly 25% of children and adolescents invountarily admitted to psychiatric hospitals

For the first time, researchers have systematically analysed social and clinical factors associated with psychiatric hospital admission of children and adolescents, finding nearly one-quarter (23.6%) were admitted involuntarily. The study was published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health journal.

The growing promise of community-based monitoring and citizen science

Over recent decades, community-based environmental monitoring (often called "citizen science") has exploded in popularity, aided both by smartphones and rapid gains in computing power that make the analysis of large data sets far easier.

Young people who experience bullying are more likely to fantasize about committing acts of violence: study

Experiencing bullying and forms of aggression in late adolescence and early adulthood is linked to a marked increase in the likelihood of having daydreams or fantasies about hurting or killing people, according to a new study.

New research plans confirmed on Bristol health study's 30th birthday

Thirty years after it first started, the Children of the 90s health study—one of the largest, most detailed longitudinal birth cohorts in the world—announced today that it will launch its biggest collection of health data yet on three generations of Bristol families in September.

Parents more lenient about alcohol with teens who experience puberty early

Parents of teens who went through puberty early may be more lenient when it comes to letting them consume alcohol, according to a new Penn State study. But the researchers said that even if adolescents appear more mature, drinking alcohol is still not safe for them.