Clashes of inference and perspective explain why children sometimes lose the plot in conversation

Children who suddenly appear to lose the thread of an otherwise obvious conversation often do so because they cannot combine two key communicative skills until surprisingly late in their development, researchers have found.

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Wildfires may have sparked ecosystem collapse during Earth's worst mass extinction

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) and the Swedish Museum of Natural History examined the end-Permian mass extinction (252 million years ago) that eliminated almost every species on Earth, with entire ecosystems collapsing. The researchers discovered a sharp spike in wildfire activity from this most devastating of mass extinctions. Promoted by rapid greenhouse gas emissions from volcanoes, extreme warming and drying led to wildfires across vast regions that were previously permanently wet. Instead of capturing carbon from the atmosphere, these wetlands became major sources of atmospheric carbon, enhancing the sharp warming trend. The research is published in PALAIOS today.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/wildfires-may-have-sparked-ecosystem-collapse-during-earths-worst-mass-extinction

New review of evidence highlights importance of adequate ventilation to prevent spread of COVID-19 in indoor settings

Some public venues may need better ventilation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 following growing evidence of the potential for 'long distance' airborne transmission of the disease, suggests research published by The BMJ today.

Samsung begins production of advanced 3nm chips

Samsung Electronics became the first chipmaker in the world to mass produce advanced 3-nanometer microchips, the company said Thursday, as it seeks to catch up with Taiwan's TSMC.

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The pair of Orcas deterring Great White Sharks—by ripping open their torsos for livers

A pair of Orca (Killer Whales) that have been terrorizing and killing Great White Sharks off the coast of South Africa since 2017 has managed to drive large numbers of the sharks from their natural aggregation site.

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American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist

Sleep duration is now considered an essential component for ideal heart and brain health. Life's Essential 8 cardiovascular health score replaces Life's Simple 7, according to a new Presidential Advisory, Life's Essential 8—Updating and Enhancing the American Heart Association's Construct on Cardiovascular Health, published today in Circulation journal.

US officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak

Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.

South Korea approves first homemade COVID-19 vaccine

Health officials in South Korea on Wednesday approved the country's first domestically developed COVID-19 vaccine for people 18 years or older, adding another public health tool in the fight against a prolonged pandemic.

China's Baidu races Waymo, GM to develop self-driving cars

With no one at the wheel, a self-driving taxi developed by tech giant Baidu Inc. is rolling down a Beijing street when its sensors spot the corner of a delivery cart jutting into its lane.

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These red flags can let you know when you're in an online echo chamber

Researchers at UC Santa Cruz have identified specific elements of tone and style in online speech that are linked to hyperpartisan echo chambers. The findings are now published in the journal Discourse & Society.

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Bacteria's shapeshifting behaviour clue to new treatments for urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections are both very common and potentially very dangerous. More than half of all Australian women will suffer from a UTI in their lifetime, and nearly one in three women will have an infection requiring treatment with antibiotics before the age of 24.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/bacterias-shapeshifting-behaviour-clue-to-new-treatments-for-urinary-tract-infections

EU countries prolong COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases

European Unions countries approved Tuesday extending the use of COVID-19 certificates by one year until the end of June 2023 as cases of the deadly virus start to grow again ahead of the summer holiday season.

Highly antibiotic-resistant strain of MRSA that arose in pigs can jump to humans

A new study has found that a highly antibiotic-resistant strain of the superbug MRSA—methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus—has emerged in livestock in the last 50 years, probably due to widespread antibiotic use in pig farming.

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How climate change is affecting extreme weather events around the world: new study

Attribution science has led to major advances in linking the impacts of extreme weather and human-induced climate change, but large gaps in the published research still conceal the full extent of climate change damage, warns a new study released today in the first issue of Environmental Research: Climate.

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Japan's Toshiba shareholders approve 13 nominations to board

Toshiba shareholders approved 13 nominated directors to its board Tuesday, as the Japanese technology giant struggles to restore its one-time glory and set a clear leadership direction.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/japans-toshiba-shareholders-approve-13-nominations-to-board

Predicting the future: A quick, easy scan can reveal late-life dementia risk

Late-life dementia is becoming increasingly common in people after 80 years of age.

Why captions are suddenly everywhere and how they got there

People with hearing loss have a new ally in their efforts to navigate the world: Captions that aren't limited to their television screens and streaming services.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/why-captions-are-suddenly-everywhere-and-how-they-got-there

USDA-ARS releases genome of the voracious desert locust

The first high-quality genome of the desert locust—those voracious feeders of plague and devastation infamy and the most destructive migratory insect in the world—has been produced by U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service scientists.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/usda-ars-releases-genome-of-the-voracious-desert-locust

Rich heritage buried under impoverished Gaza Strip

While workers labored on a large construction site in the Gaza Strip, a security guard noticed a strange piece of stone sticking out of the earth.

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WHO panel: Monkeypox not a global emergency 'at this stage'

The World Health Organization said the escalating monkeypox outbreak in more than 50 countries should be closely monitored but does not warrant being declared a global health emergency.

Despite strong summer start, Europe's aviation industry frets

Air traffic is booming this summer, but after European vacations are over will passenger demand hold up?

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European festivals should not be scrapped due to monkeypox: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that European summer festivals should not be cancelled due to the monkeypox outbreak but should instead manage the risk of amplifying the virus.

Shanghai reports zero COVID cases for first time in months

China reported zero new COVID-19 infections in Shanghai for the first time since March on Saturday, as the country's latest outbreak subsides after months of lockdowns and other restrictions.

Juul can keep selling e-cigarettes as court blocks FDA ban

Juul can continue to sell its electronic cigarettes, at least for now, after a federal appeals court on Friday temporarily blocked a government ban.

New study offers insight into past—and future—of west-side wildfires

When the 2020 Labor Day Fires torched more than 300,000 hectares over the span of two weeks in parts of western Oregon and Washington, they devastated communities and put the threat of west-side fires squarely into focus. A new study led by the USDA Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Research Station examines the context surrounding the fires and offers insight into the historical role of large, high-severity fires—and the future of wildfires—west of the Cascades.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/new-study-offers-insight-into-past-and-future-of-west-side-wildfires

Treponema denticola found to induce Alzheimer-like tau hyperphosphorylation in mice

A study investigating the role of Treponema denticola (T. denticola) in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis will be presented by Zhiqun Tang of the West China Hospital of Stomatology at Sichuan University, China at the 100th General Session and Exhibition of the IADR, to be held in conjunction with the 5th Meeting of the IADR Asia Pacific Region. The Interactive Talk presentation, "Treponema Denticola Induces Alzheimer-like Tau Hyperphosphorylation in Mice", will take place on Saturday, June 25th, 2022 during the "Biological Impact of Ageing" session.

Experts endorse Moderna COVID-19 shots for kids ages 6 to 17

An expert panel backed a second COVID-19 vaccine option for kids ages 6 to 17 Thursday.

Chinese electric car brand NIO says 2 killed in vehicle fall

Two people involved in testing for the electric car brand NIO died when one of its vehicles fell three stories from a Shanghai parking structure, the company said Friday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/chinese-electric-car-brand-nio-says-2-killed-in-vehicle-fall

Climate change negatively impacting bumblebees, study finds

Temperature changes have negatively impacted most species of bumblebees over the past 120 years, according to new research published this week in Biology Letters. The researchers note that changes in temperature had more of a negative impact than other factors—such as precipitation or floral resources.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/climate-change-negatively-impacting-bumblebees-study-finds

China's Xi calls for stronger fintech oversight, security

A high-level Chinese government meeting led by President Xi Jinping has called for stronger oversight and better security in financial tech, state media reported, with the sector hit hard by a regulatory crackdown.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/chinas-xi-calls-for-stronger-fintech-oversight-security

Loss of nature is pushing nations toward sovereign credit downgrades and 'bankruptcy'

The world's first biodiversity-adjusted sovereign credit ratings shows how ecological destruction affects public finances—driving downgrades, debt crises and soaring borrowing costs, according to a team of economists led by Cambridge University.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/loss-of-nature-is-pushing-nations-toward-sovereign-credit-downgrades-and-bankruptcy

Largest study reports long COVID symptoms in children up to age 14

The largest study to date of long COVID symptoms in children aged 0-14 years confirms that children who have received a COVID-19 diagnosis can experience symptoms of long COVID lasting at least two months. The study, published in The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health, used national level sampling of children in Denmark and matched COVID-19 positive cases with a control group of children with no prior history of a COVID-19 infection.

France monkeypox count rises to 277, one woman infected

France has detected 277 cases of monkeypox, health authorities said Tuesday, including the first case in the country of a woman contracting the virus.

Moderna to build UK centre for mRNA vaccines

Moderna and the UK government on Wednesday announced a deal for the US biotech firm to build a cutting-edge centre to develop and produce mRNA vaccines for respiratory diseases, including COVID.

Ford pledges to work with community near future factory

Ford Motor Co. officials on Tuesday pledged to be good neighbors to those in rural west Tennessee who live near the automaker's planned electric truck factory, a project expected to create thousands of jobs and change the face of the region.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/ford-pledges-to-work-with-community-near-future-factory

Action is needed to reduce e-cigarette use among adolescents to lower lifetime CVD risk

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among adolescents, and the latest available scientific evidence suggests the use of these products leads to adverse health effects that may accrue over time, leading to an increased risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease over the course of the life of people who use e-cigarettes, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal, Circulation: Research.

Nuclear industry hopes to expand output with new reactors

The U.S. nuclear industry is generating less electricity as reactors retire, but now plant operators are hoping to nearly double their output over the next three decades, according to the industry's trade association.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/nuclear-industry-hopes-to-expand-output-with-new-reactors

Iraq confirms 13 cholera cases, scores suspected

A cholera outbreak in Iraq has infected at least 13 people and scores more suspected cases have been sent for analysis, most from the northern Kurdistan region, health officials said Sunday.

Shaky oasis for some polar bears found, but not for species

With the polar bear species in a fight for survival because of disappearing Arctic sea ice, a new distinct group of Greenland bears seem to have stumbled on an icy oasis that might allow a small remote population to "hang on."

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/shaky-oasis-for-some-polar-bears-found-but-not-for-species

The battle to build a child-friendly metaverse

As a young woman straps on her vest and headset and becomes immersed in a virtual world, Mainak Chaudhuri talks excitedly about the potential of the technology.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/the-battle-to-build-a-child-friendly-metaverse

Store workers vote to form first US Apple union

A majority of employees at a US Apple store have voted to form the tech giant's first union, in the wake of similar unionization drives at Starbucks and Amazon locations.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/store-workers-vote-to-form-first-us-apple-union

CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5

U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers—the last group without the shots.

In a parched land, Iraqi gazelles dying of hunger

Gazelles at an Iraqi wildlife reserve are dropping dead from hunger, making them the latest victims in a country where climate change is compounding hardships after years of war.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/in-a-parched-land-iraqi-gazelles-dying-of-hunger

Europe braces for blistering June weekend heat

France, Spain and other western European nations braced on Saturday for a sweltering June weekend that is set to break records and sparked concern about forest fires and the effects of climate change.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/europe-braces-for-blistering-june-weekend-heat

No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport

There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old American cars so emblematic of the Cuban capital.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/no-petrol-no-cars-cubans-turn-to-electric-transport

Seaweed and 3D printers: Chile's innovative approach to feeding kids

Some dehydrated "cochayuyo" seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D printed food that nutritional experts in Chile hope will revolutionize the food market, particularly for children.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/seaweed-and-3d-printers-chiles-innovative-approach-to-feeding-kids

Verizon, AT&T delay some 5G service over airlines' concerns

Federal regulators say Verizon and AT&T will delay part of their 5G rollout near airports to give airlines more time to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals, but the airline industry is not happy about the deal.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/verizon-at-t-delay-some-5g-service-over-airlines-concerns

41 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India

Monsoon storms in Bangladesh and India have killed at least 41 people and unleashed devastating floods that left millions of others stranded, officials said Saturday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/41-dead-millions-stranded-as-floods-hit-bangladesh-india

White House: Florida doctors can order under-5 COVID shots

Florida doctors will be able to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government, the White House said Friday, after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not order and distribute the shots in the state.

Clues to bee health found in their gut microbiome

The local environment plays a pivotal role in the health and diversity of the gut microbiome of wild bees which could help detect invisible stressors and early indicators of potential threats, say York University scientists in a new study.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/clues-to-bee-health-found-in-their-gut-microbiome

Australia's new climate promise meets mining reality

Flood, fire and drought-battered Australia is trying to clean up its act on climate change, but dependence on fossil fuel riches could stymie the national makeover.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/australias-new-climate-promise-meets-mining-reality

'The suffering is enormous': WHO urges mental health action

The World Health Organization on Friday called on all nations to invest more in mental health, saying "the suffering is enormous" and has been made worse by the COVID pandemic.

Bird flu outbreak waning but threat of virus lingers

A bird flu outbreak in the U.S. that led to the deaths of more than 40 million chickens and turkeys and contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices appears to be waning, but experts caution the virus hasn't disappeared and worry another surge could take hold this fall.

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Can farms produce to the max and still reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Decarbonizing agriculture is critical for the U.S. to reach net zero emissions by 2050. A new data-driven approach looks at practices that are good for the earth and profitable for farmers.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/can-farms-produce-to-the-max-and-still-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions

Florida only state not preordering toddler COVID-19 vaccines

Florida is the only state that hasn't preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government, and Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he won't facilitate their distribution, though he said they'll be available to those who want them.

Study finds that accurate diagnostic mammography outcomes vary by racial and ethnic groups

A multi-institutional study led by UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers and colleagues has found that diagnostic mammography results varied across racial and ethnic groups, with the rate of diagnostic accuracy highest in non‐Hispanic white women and lowest in Hispanic women.

Dead star's cannibalism of its planetary system is most far-reaching ever witnessed

The violent death throes of a nearby star so thoroughly disrupted its planetary system that the dead star left behind—known as a white dwarf—is sucking in debris from both the system's inner and outer reaches, UCLA astronomers and colleagues report today.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/dead-stars-cannibalism-of-its-planetary-system-is-most-far-reaching-ever-witnessed

Wildfire smoke exposure negatively impacts dairy cow health

Increasing frequency and size of wildfires in the United States over the past several decades affect everything from human life and health to air quality, biodiversity, and land use. The US dairy industry is not exempt from these effects. The Western states, where wildfires are especially prevalent, are home to more than two million dairy cows that produce more than 25% of the nation's milk. A new report in the Journal of Dairy Science examines how dairy cattle in the Western United States may be affected by unique air pollutants from wildfire smoke.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/wildfire-smoke-exposure-negatively-impacts-dairy-cow-health

N. Korea reports another disease outbreak amid COVID-19 wave

North Korea on Thursday reported the eruption of another infectious disease in addition to its ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, saying leader Kim Jong Un has donated his private medicines to those stricken with the new disease.

More than a quarter of people with asthma are still over-using rescue inhalers

Overuse of these inhalers is linked to an increased risk of hospital admissions and severe asthma attacks. They also found that prescribing varies between GP practices, with some overprescribing rescue inhalers to 6% of their asthma patients and some to as many as 60%.

New system that defines Huntington's disease will 'revolutionize' drug trials

A novel staging framework that assesses the progression of Huntington's disease (HD), similar to the way cancer is staged 0 to 4, has been developed by UCL scientists as part of an international consortium; this 'significant' step paves the way for clinical trials of drugs in the earliest phase of disease.

Medicalizing menopause may be unhelpful for some women

Treating menopause as a hormone deficiency requiring treatment is inaccurate and fuels negative expectations which might be harmful to women, argue experts in The BMJ today.

Poor sleep among African Americans associated with diminished cognitive function

More fragmented sleep and longer periods of wakefulness after bedtime among a group of low-income African American adults were associated with lower cognitive function such as poor attention, according to a new study.

YouTube Shorts touts 1.5 bn users, taking on TikTok

YouTube on Wednesday said that more than 1.5 billion people monthly tune into its Shorts video service, which competes with global sensation TikTok.

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So long, Internet Explorer. The browser retires today

Internet Explorer is finally headed out to pasture.

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Veterinary: Urgent action needed on English Bulldog breeding

English Bulldogs must be bred with more moderate physical features, as a new study reports that the breed is significantly less healthy than other dog breeds. English Bulldogs are at increased risk of breathing, eye, and skin conditions due to their extreme physical features, including shortened muzzles, folded skin, and a squat body, reports the paper published in the journal Canine Medicine and Genetics. The authors advocate that the English Bulldog breed standards should be redefined towards more moderate characteristics, without which there may be a risk that the breeding of this type of dog is banned in the UK.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/veterinary-urgent-action-needed-on-english-bulldog-breeding

Cancer clinical trials bounce back after significant COVID-19 disruption: Data from two large US cancer centers

Data from two large cancer centers in the United States have shown that the COVID-19 pandemic caused substantial disruption to clinical trials for cancer treatment and care.

Nordic walking improves functional capacity in people with heart disease

Researchers identified a greater increase in functional capacity, the ability to perform activities of daily living, as a result of Nordic walking in patients with coronary heart disease compared to standard high-intensity interval training and moderate-to-vigorous intensity continuous training. The results of their randomized clinical trial are published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology.

Polluted air cuts global life expectancy by two years

Microscopic air pollution caused mostly by burning fossil fuels shortens lives worldwide by more than two years, researchers reported Tuesday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/polluted-air-cuts-global-life-expectancy-by-two-years

SpaceX closer to launching giant rocketship after FAA review

SpaceX cleared a key hurdle Monday for its plan to launch a gigantic, futuristic rocketship into orbit from Texas.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/spacex-closer-to-launching-giant-rocketship-after-faa-review

Current hepatitis B prevention and treatment strategies are inadequate to meet Ontario's targets

A new University of Waterloo study shows that current Hepatitis B vaccination, screening, and treatment strategies in Ontario will leave the province well short of its goal to reduce preventable infections that afflict 1,000 Ontarians annually.

Fluorescence microscopy shows how living cells form vesicles to transport cargo like growth factors

Cells have a clever way to transport cargos like growth factors across the cell membrane and into the cell. It is called clathrin-mediated endocytosis. Molecules of the protein clathrin gather on the inside of the cell membrane, and they deform the membrane to make what looks like a pit as seen from the outside.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/fluorescence-microscopy-shows-how-living-cells-form-vesicles-to-transport-cargo-like-growth-factors

Installation of deep-water pipeline gives immediate boost to sea-floor animals

An underwater survey west of Africa, off the Angolan coast, found that both the abundance and types of animals on the deep-sea floor increased significantly in response to the installation of a pipeline. Published in Frontiers in Marine Science, the study also revealed a large increase in the amount of litter on the seafloor, which was trapped against the pipeline.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/installation-of-deep-water-pipeline-gives-immediate-boost-to-sea-floor-animals

Age 40 is when busy Americans get the least sleep

A graph of how long Americans sleep forms a U-shaped pattern across our lives, with age 40 being the low point and hours of sleep starting to creep back up about age 50, Medical College of Georgia investigators report.

Low-tech—just what the doctor ordered

Medical equipment that can be manufactured at low cost, is simple to use and can be easily maintained will help extend surgery to the 5 billion people worldwide who currently cannot get access to it, say researchers.

Google pays $118 mn to settle gender discrimination suit

Google said on Sunday that it was "very pleased" to be settling, without admission of wrongdoing, a class-action lawsuit that argued it underpaid female employees and assigned them lower-ranking positions.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/google-pays-118-mn-to-settle-gender-discrimination-suit

NASA loses two hurricane monitoring satellites on launch

Two small NASA satellites that were meant to study hurricane development failed to enter orbit Sunday when their Astra rocket shut off before reaching the necessary altitude, the US space agency said.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/nasa-loses-two-hurricane-monitoring-satellites-on-launch

Gaia sees strange stars in most detailed Milky Way survey to date

Gaia is ESA's mission to create the most accurate and complete multi-dimensional map of the Milky Way. This allows astronomers to reconstruct our home galaxy's structure and past evolution over billions of years, and to better understand the lifecycle of stars and our place in the universe.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/gaia-sees-strange-stars-in-most-detailed-milky-way-survey-to-date

Boston transit agency to try urine sensors on elevators

Urine trouble no more, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority hopes, with a new program to tackle public urination in system elevators with technology.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/boston-transit-agency-to-try-urine-sensors-on-elevators

Asteroid samples contain 'clues to origin of life': Japan scientists

Asteroid dust collected by a Japanese space probe contains organic material that shows some of the building blocks of life on Earth may have been formed in space, scientists said Friday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/asteroid-samples-contain-clues-to-origin-of-life-japan-scientists

'Soul relief': Bees help mentally ill on Greek island

On a hillside overlooking the azure blue waters of Greece's Leros island harbor, a small group of workers in protective gear are busy smoking beehives.

Is AI the future of art?

To many they are art's next big thing—digital images of jellyfish pulsing and blurring in a dark pink sea, or dozens of butterflies fusing together into a single organism.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/is-ai-the-future-of-art

Canada to require a warning be printed on every cigarette

Canada is poised to become the first country in the world to require that a warning be printed on every cigarette.

Meta's Quest VR gear to let people 'hang out' in metaverse

Meta on Friday said that it is adding the ability to easily socialize in virtual reality with an update to its Quest 2 headsets in another step toward the metaverse.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/metas-quest-vr-gear-to-let-people-hang-out-in-metaverse

Tesla proposes a 3-for-1 stock split; Ellison to leave Board

Tesla proposed a three-for-one split of its stock on Friday, a move that will make a single share of the electric car maker more accessible to investors but not affect the company's overall market value.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/tesla-proposes-a-3-for-1-stock-split-ellison-to-leave-board

Brazil confirms its first monkeypox case

Brazil has confirmed its first case of monkeypox in a 41-year-old man who had traveled to Europe, the health ministry announced Thursday.

'We must change': Japan's morning-after pill debate

When Megumi Ota needed the morning-after pill in Japan, she couldn't get a prescription in time under a policy activists call an attempt to "control" women's reproductive rights.

Old tricks, new crises: how US misinformation spreads

With gun control under debate and monkeypox in the headlines, Americans are facing a barrage of new twists on years-old misinformation in their social media feeds.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/old-tricks-new-crises-how-us-misinformation-spreads

Bird flu arrives in Southwest after millions of birds die

Arizona officials have confirmed the first cases in the Southwest of a bird flu that has led to the deaths of 37 million birds from commercial farms in the central and eastern U.S.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/bird-flu-arrives-in-southwest-after-millions-of-birds-die

Turkish hilltop where civilisation began

On a sun-blasted hillside in southeast Turkey, the world's oldest known religious sanctuary is slowly giving up its secrets.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/turkish-hilltop-where-civilisation-began

Hormones contribute to sex disparities in bladder cancer, study shows

Male sex hormones interfere with the body's ability to fight bladder cancer, likely explaining why males experience higher cancer rates and more deadly disease, according to a new study co-led by a Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigator.

Testing verifies new 'Quality of Life' tool

Recognizing the urgent need for contemporary and comprehensive indicators of quality in aged care in Australia, a new type of 'Quality of Life' (QOL) assessment tool developed by Flinders University has been put to the test and passed with flying colors.

Unvaccinated children mount COVID-19 immune response, but vaccination may be key to strengthening immunity

Unvaccinated children mount a rapid immune response to SARS-CoV-2 which may contribute to less severe symptoms, but which may also limit the development of an immune "memory" response to ward off future infections, a study led by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) has found.

PG&E pledges net-zero emissions by 2040, will keep using gas

The nation's largest utility on Wednesday outlined a multi-decade plan that aims to more rapidly reduce to zero its net greenhouse gas emissions while still using natural gas to produce power.

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Slash airline emissions to meet Paris targets: report

The world needs "early, aggressive and sustained" government intervention to cut aviation emissions if Paris Agreement temperature goals are to be met, a think tank said Thursday.

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The largest ever series of phage therapy case studies shows a success rate of more than half

The number of reported cases using viruses to treat deadly Mycobacterium infections just went up by a factor of five.

How are environmental chemicals affecting vultures?

Vultures are long-lived birds, and because they are scavengers, they're vulnerable to chronic chemical exposure through the food chain. An article published in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry reviews the primary chemical hazards faced by Old World vulture populations, which are undergoing rapid declines in Africa. 

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Does media exposure influence an individual's risk of radicalization?

A recent analysis in Campbell Systematic Reviews examined the effects of media on two aspects of radicalization: the support of the use of radical violence in the name of a cause or ideology (called cognitive radicalization) and the actual involvement in such violence (called behavioral radicalization).

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/does-media-exposure-influence-an-individuals-risk-of-radicalization

App boosts preschoolers' motor skills

Preventing childhood obesity could soon take a major "hop" forward with an app that teaches kids to do just that, and to skip, run and throw a ball.

EXPLAINER: Is Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter falling apart?

Elon Musk on Monday threatened to walk away from his $44 billion bid to buy Twitter, the latest sign that his plan to overhaul the social media platform may really be starting to fray.

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Tips on dealing with seasonal allergies

Colorful flowers and delicate blossoms on trees are not the only sign that spring has truly arrived. For many, allergies are a sign the seasons have changed. Up to one in four Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis and its symptoms—runny nose, sneezing, itchy/watery eyes, and occasionally coughing. With climate change, the problem might be getting more intense: experts believe increased greenhouse atmospheric concentration and higher temperatures cause plants to have longer flowering seasons, which leads to more pollen in the air. Also, seasonal allergies tend to be aggravated by air pollutants like diesel exhaust particles.

Pregnant woman wins 22-day-long battle against COVID-19

Doctors in Croatia give details of a pregnant COVID-19 patient's 22-day-long battle for survival, in a case report being presented at Euroanaesthesia, the annual meeting of the European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care (ESAIC) in Milan, Italy (4-6 June).

Researchers: Breast cancer drug could help more patients

For the first time, a drug targeting a protein that drives breast cancer growth has been shown to work against tumors with very low levels of the protein.

Beijing to reopen schools and workplaces as COVID-19 curbs ease

Beijing will gradually lift COVID-19 restrictions this week, city officials said Sunday.

Could you spot and save a person drowning?

When you're at a beach or pool, would you be able to identify someone who's drowning and take action to save them?

WHO: 780 monkeypox outbreak cases

The World Health Organization said Sunday that 780 laboratory-confirmed monkeypox cases had been reported to it from 27 non-endemic countries, while maintaining that the global risk level was moderate.

EU electric car adventurers should plan carefully

With summer holidays looming, Europe's electric car owners may be wondering whether to risk taking their vehicles for long journeys. AFP investigates the pitfalls and joys of long-distance emissions-free motoring.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/eu-electric-car-adventurers-should-plan-carefully

Scientists produce chimp genetic map to combat trafficking

Scientists have produced the first genetic map of chimpanzees in the wild, offering a detailed reconstruction of the endangered species' past migrations, and a new tool to combat illegal trafficking.

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World's largest plant is a vast seagrass meadow in Australia

Scientists have discovered the world's largest plant off the Australia coast—a seagrass meadow that has grown by repeatedly cloning itself.

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Why US gun violence spikes in warm weather

From the Texas school massacre to a Tulsa hospital shooting and many less-reported incidents, a recent spate of gun violence across America bears out a trend police departments have long sworn by: murders go up in warmer weather.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/why-us-gun-violence-spikes-in-warm-weather

Research sheds light on why not all obese patients develop type 2 diabetes

Researchers at Oregon State University have invented a new analytical method that sheds light on an enduring mystery regarding type 2 diabetes: Why some obese patients develop the disease and others don't.

Dutch port's rooftop walk shows post-climate future

As one of the world's most densely populated countries grapples with climate change, the Dutch are taking to their rooftops.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/dutch-ports-rooftop-walk-shows-post-climate-future

Promising new materials mimic muscle structure and function

Inspired by the structure of muscles, an innovative new strategy for creating fiber actuators could lead to advances in robotics, prosthetics, and smart clothing, according to a Penn State led team of scientists who discovered the process.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/promising-new-materials-mimic-muscle-structure-and-function

Real-time, accurate virus detection method could help fight next pandemic

A method of highly accurate and sensitive virus identification using Raman spectroscopy, a portable virus capture device and machine learning could enable real-time virus detection and identification to help battle future pandemics, according to a team of researchers led by Penn State.

Searching for critical minerals in ancient ocean floors

Studying ancient ocean floors could help discover minerals needed to produce electric cars and solar panels.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/searching-for-critical-minerals-in-ancient-ocean-floors

Uncovering the inner workings of the molecular machinery that shapes chromosomes during cell division

Our cells perform a marvel of engineering when it comes to packing information into small spaces. Every time a cell divides, it bundles up an amazing 4 meters of DNA into 46 tiny packages, each of which is only several millionths of a meter in length. Researchers from EMBL Heidelberg and the Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg have now discovered how a family of DNA motor proteins succeeds in packaging loosely arranged strands of DNA into compact individual chromosomes during cell division.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/uncovering-the-inner-workings-of-the-molecular-machinery-that-shapes-chromosomes-during-cell-division

Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060

A world severely blighted by plastic pollution is on track to see the use of plastics nearly triple in less than four decades, according to findings released Friday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/global-plastic-waste-on-track-to-triple-by-2060

'Beam-steering' technology takes mobile communications beyond 5G

Birmingham scientists have revealed a new beam-steering antenna that increases the efficiency of data transmission for 'beyond 5G'—and opens up a range of frequencies for mobile communications that are inaccessible to currently used technologies.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/beam-steering-technology-takes-mobile-communications-beyond-5g

'Fruitcake' structure observed in organic polymers

Researchers have analyzed the properties of an organic polymer with potential applications in flexible electronics and uncovered variations in hardness at the nanoscale, the first time such a fine structure has been observed in this type of material.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/fruitcake-structure-observed-in-organic-polymers

Time crystals 'impossible' but obey quantum physics

Scientists have created the first "time-crystal" two-body system in an experiment that seems to bend the laws of physics.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/time-crystals-impossible-but-obey-quantum-physics

Italy's 'Motor Valley' proves fertile ground for supercars

If Tuscany has Chianti, the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna has "Motor Valley", an area that boasts one of the highest concentrations of luxury sports cars and motorbikes in the world.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/italys-motor-valley-proves-fertile-ground-for-supercars

10 dead, around 20 missing after Hurricane Agatha hits Mexico

The toll from Hurricane Agatha climbed to at least ten dead and around 20 missing in southern Mexico, where heavy rains triggered landslides and flooding, local officials said Tuesday.

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Microgravity analog culture profoundly affects microbial infection process in 3-D human tissue models, a new study finds

Infectious microbes have evolved sophisticated means to invade host cells, outwit the body's defenses and cause disease. While researchers have tried to puzzle out the complicated interactions between microorganisms and the host cells they infect, one facet of the disease process has often been overlooked—the physical forces that impact host-pathogen interactions and disease outcomes.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/microgravity-analog-culture-profoundly-affects-microbial-infection-process-in-3-d-human-tissue-models-a-new-study-finds

Texas law against blocking online posts on hold for now

The US Supreme Court on Tuesday put back on hold a controversial Texas law barring social media platforms from "censoring" posts based on viewpoints.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/texas-law-against-blocking-online-posts-on-hold-for-now

Costa Rica public health system targeted by ransomware

Another attempted hacking of a Costa Rican government agency's computer system led the country's public health agency to shut down its systems Tuesday to protect itself, complicating the medical care of thousands of people.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/costa-rica-public-health-system-targeted-by-ransomware

Food waste cement: A gingerbread house-style building option

Ever dreamed of having a gingerbread house like Hansel and Gretel?

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