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Concerns Rise Over Brain Health in Contact Sports

Deadly Heart Diseases Linked to Gene Mutations

Scientists Advance Treatment for Shiga Toxin E. coli

Psychiatrist Alastair Santhouse's Memoir: A Student's Soviet Encounter

Psoriatic Arthritis Diagnosis Delays Cause Health Damage

Heart Disease: Leading Cause of Death in Women

Growing Public Awareness: Alcohol Consumption Linked to Cancer

Revolutionizing Medicine: 3D Printing's Impact on Healthcare

Job Cuts at NIOSH Threaten Worker Safety

Study Reveals No Health Benefit in Limiting Fluid Intake

Push to Restore Higher-Fat Milk in School Meals

Study Reveals IL-7's Role in Boosting Immunity

Innovative Method by Tel Aviv University for Cell Behavior

Study Reveals Impact of Armed Conflict on Pediatric Cancer

Study: Pregnancy May Reduce Risk of Long COVID

New Research: Gastric Bypass Tops Obesity Surgery

Scientists Warn: Mpox Poses Global Health Threat

Youth Justice System Contact Linked to Higher Mortality

Protein Intake: Key for Fitness, Muscle Building & Weight Management

Preventing Exercise-Induced Headaches: Hydration Tips

The Power of Music on Memory and Brain Activation

Scientists Uncover Details on Deadly Heart Condition

Maternal Inflammation Linked to Infant Neurodevelopment

Researchers Discover Potential Way to Prevent THC-Related Birth Complications

Breakthrough Treatment Developed to Restore Lost Vision

Metal Particles from Joint Implants Reach Central Nervous System

Gastric Cancer: Global Impact and Detection Challenges

New Tool Predicts Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Response to CAR T Therapy

New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Developed in Spain

FDA Proposes Rule to Limit Nicotine in Tobacco Products

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Climate Change Impact on Global Economy Underestimated

Impact of Legalized Recreational Cannabis on Canadians

Umeå University Study: Omicron Variant's Stronger Lung Cell Binding

City's Accommodation for All: Understanding Inclusivity

Study Shows Trainee Teachers in England Excel in Early Reading Skills

Study Refines Best Practices for Growing Atlantic Sea Scallops

Tower Hamlets Resident Frustrated Over Lack of Composting

Lichen Species Survive Mars-Like Conditions

New Drug Blocks Staphylococcus Aureus Toxin

Discovery of World's Smallest Territorial Critters

Decline of American Kestrel: Northeast Survival Puzzle

Impact of PET Glitter Microplastics on Marine Biomineralization

Eromanga Welcomes Freshwater Ocean

"Duckweed: A Versatile Soil Enricher and Fuel Source"

Controlling Light Emission for Quantum Communication

Australia's Horse Racing Industry Under Scrutiny for Tranquilizer Use

Van Gogh's "Starry Night" Not a Masterpiece of Flow Physics

Vast Fungal Networks: Ecosystem Lifelines

Smaller, Smarter Stone Tools in Middle Paleolithic

Researchers Urge Increased Funding for Crop Disease Surveillance

Russian-Backed Propaganda Outlet Utilizes AI for Increased Production

Rutgers-Led Team Creates Exotic Quantum Structure

"Key Protein Plk1: Target for Cancer Therapies"

Study Reveals Deteriorating Incomes of Australian Visual Artists

Border Barriers Harming Wildlife, Risking Extinction

Understanding the Broad Scope of Election Interference

Research Focus: Replacing Animal Protein with Sustainable Alternatives

Study Reveals Key to Happiness Beyond Chasing Goals

University of Queensland Research Reveals Secrets to Business Resilience

Biodegradable Soil Sensors Enhance Crop Yields

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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

Innovative Carbon Fiber Applications: Low-Cost Feedstock Development

Satya Nadella Transforms Microsoft's Tech Image

Perovskite Solar Cells: Lightweight, Flexible, Cost-Effective

Cornell Study Reveals Optimal Supersonic Bonding

Study Reveals High Failure Rate of Blockchain Initiatives

"Seattle Kids Revolutionize Tech Industry 50 Years Ago"

Geothermal Potential in New Zealand's North Island

Top 5th Generation Fighter Jets Unveiled

Fears of AI Bubble Hit Nasdaq 100

New Sustainable Lithium Recovery Tech Developed by University Scientists

Cryptocurrency Backing by Trump & Milei Costs Billions

Chemists Discover Breakthrough in Battery Interface Analysis

Paris Prosecutors Seek Justice for French Consumers in Volkswagen Dieselgate Scandal

Openai Unveils Open Generative Ai Model Amid Rising Competition

FTC Warns 23andMe on Personal Data Protection

Openai Raises $40 Billion, Valued at $300 Billion

Carmakers Face Tough Decisions Amid US Tariffs

Efficient Spare Parts Delivery Model Cuts Costs by Half

Researchers Develop Novel Organic Solar Cells

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Friday, 31 May 2019

Shared control allows a robot to use two hands working together to complete tasks

A team of researchers from the University of Wisconsin and the Naval Research Laboratory has designed and built a robotic system that allows for bimanual robot manipulation through shared control. In their paper published in the journal Science Robotics, the group explains the ideas behind their work and how well they worked in practice.

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Only few hundred training samples bring human-sounding speech in Microsoft TTS feat

Microsoft Research Asia has been drawing applause for pulling off text to speech requiring little training—and showing "incredibly" realistic results.

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Video: What are the northern lights?

Every winter, thousands of tourists head north hoping to catch a glimpse of the luminous auroras dancing in the sky.

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Simplifying soft robots

A soft robot developed by researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) could pave the way to fully untethered robots for space exploration, search and rescue systems, biomimetics, medical surgery, rehabilitation and more.

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Hydrogen-power electric flying vehicle: Long road to liftoff

A transportation company is betting its sleek new hydrogen-powered electric flying vehicles will someday serve as taxis, cargo carriers and ambulances of the sky, but experts say they will have to clear a number of regulatory hurdles before being approved for takeoff years in the future.

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How much coffee is too much?

(HealthDay)—From cappuccinos to cold brew, coffee is a morning must for many Americans, but is it healthy and how much is too much?

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A new way to predict complications after larynx cancer surgery

A technique that illuminates blood flow during surgery predicted which head and neck cancer patients were likely to have issues with wound healing. It could enable surgeons to make adjustments during surgery or recovery to improve outcomes.

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Community impacts from extreme weather shape climate beliefs

Recent studies have suggested that people who experience the impacts of hurricanes, catastrophic flooding or other severe weather events are more likely to believe in, and be concerned about, climate change in the wake of the disaster.

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Understanding identity in online worlds

For Rosa Mikeal Martey, professor in Journalism and Media Communication, the relationship between identity in the offline world and identity construction in a virtual world has always been of research interest. For her dissertation, Martey studied gender identity and perception in online job applications. Her current research involves understanding how social norms develop in digital spaces. "I'm interested in the way people interact with, use, and respond to technology as they perform and craft those identities," she says. "Identity is a fluid category that emerges in different spaces and is influenced by the space itself."

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Is it fatigue or a stroke? Women shouldn't ignore these warning signs

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and women make up nearly 60% of all stroke deaths.

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Certain antidepressants could provide treatment for multiple infectious diseases

Some antidepressants could potentially be used to treat a wide range of diseases caused by bacteria living within cells, according to work by researchers in the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and collaborators at other institutions.

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Conservationists find protected areas worldwide are shrinking

A large international team of researchers reports that the amount of land designated as protected around the globe is shrinking. In their paper published in the journal Science, the researchers describe their study of protected lands over the past 200 years, and what they found. Lisa Naughton-Treves and Margaret Buck Holland with the University of Wisconsin and the University of Maryland, respectively, have published a Perspective piece on the work done by the team in the same journal issue. They also note that not all downgrades are a threat to biodiversity.

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New organic flow battery brings decomposing molecules back to life

After years of making progress on an organic aqueous flow battery, Harvard University researchers ran into a problem: the organic anthraquinone molecules that powered their ground-breaking battery were slowly decomposing over time, reducing the long-term usefulness of the battery.

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Why thousands are getting hit with unexpected medical bills

Hardly a week goes by without another story in the media covering a family somewhere in America dealing with an outrageous medical bill. Yet, in more and more cases, these families don't have junk insurance, or lack coverage altogether. Indeed, they have what Americans would consider decent coverage, either through their employer or an Affordable Care Act marketplace. They also followed, or so they thought, the rules of their insurance policy requiring them to seek care inside their provider network. Yet, they are slapped with surprise bills, and often threatened by bankruptcy.

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Defense against wireless attacks using a deep neural network and game theory

A growing number of devices are now connected to the internet and are capable of collecting, sending and receiving data. This interconnection between devices, referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT), poses serious security threats, as cyberattackers can now target computers and smartphones, but also a vast array of other devices, such as tablets, smart watches, smart home systems, transportation systems and so on.

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High costs associated with physician burnout in U.S.

(HealthDay)—High costs are associated with physician turnover and reduced clinical hours attributed to burnout, according to a study published online May 28 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Experiments and calculations allow examination of boron's complicated dance

Work opens a path to precise calculations of the structure of other nuclei.

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Q&A: Understanding Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Dear Mayo Clinic: What is Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and what causes it? Is treatment available? Can Duchenne muscular dystrophy be cured?

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Nailing digital fakes with AI-learned artifacts

We see the imaginative feats of photo fakery; now we have to figure out what to do about them. Being able to tell fake from real is the goal, but how to get there? Forensics is the key tool to hunt down fake photos and it does not appear to be an easy task in getting that tool to perform well.

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Scientists identify a novel strategy to fight viral infections and cancer in animal model

A potential therapeutic strategy to treat viral infection and boost immunity against cancer is reported in the May 30 online issue of the journal Cell.

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