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Tau Protein Linked to Brain Blood Vessel Damage

Brain Damage Linked to Increased Impulsivity and Social Influence

Children with Disabilities Linked to Higher Financial Hardships

Salt Tablet Boosts Women's Performance in Heat Exercise

Indiana's Health Data Network: A National Model

Measles Threat: Spark Ignites Wildfire

Study Reveals Autistic Pupils' Lower School Attendance

Menopause Transition: Overlooked Bladder Health Issues

Efficient Hospital Design for Patient Comfort

U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program: 21-Year Follow-Up Results

Study Reveals Impact of Expectations on Pain Perception

Rising Cancer Survival Rates Impact Mental Health

Global Crisis: Over 2.5 Billion Adults Overweight

Proteins in Human Cells Linked to Cancer and Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Risks of Overusing Nasal Decongestant Sprays

Understanding Digestive Disorders: Causes and Treatment

Revolutionizing Brain Cancer Detection with Liquid Biopsy

Push to Remove Artificial Colors from US Foods Gains Momentum

Japanese Researchers Develop Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Treatment Model

Rising Cases of Whooping Cough in 2025

"Discover the Power of Cortisol: Transform Your Body in 30 Days"

Rising Colon Cancer Threat Among Young Adults

Study Warns: Excessive Phone Use Linked to Neck Pain

Researchers Develop BetterBack Model for Back Pain

U.S. Health Department Halts Autism Registry Creation

Trump Administration Freezes $2 Billion Harvard Research Grants

Uncovering Key Player in Oral Submucous Fibrosis

University of Alberta Shapes Youth Mental Health Services

New Biomarker Predicts Multiple Sclerosis Progression

Australians Facing Cooling Challenges Amid Rising Electricity Costs

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Korea Institute Develops Rapid Bio-Sample Liquefaction

UK's Second Largest Police Force Mandates Body Cameras

Role of Diverse Tree Population in Urban Microclimate

Transition Back to In-Person Operations Spurs Hybrid Work

Piglet Milk Shortage: EU's Innovative Rearing Solution

Researchers Develop Precise Silk Needles for Plant Treatment

Workplace Standards for Safety and Quality: Acceptable Margins

How We Tune Into Languages and Accents from Birth

Optimizing Exam Preparation for Efficient Studying

Study at University of Massachusetts Amherst Challenges Polymer Wisdom, Advances Biochemistry Understanding

University Study: Public Firms Face Hidden Loan Costs

The Vital Role of Whistleblowers in Accountability

Trump Administration Unveils Anti-Climate Policies: Impact on Global Efforts

Summer Programming Challenges for Black Families in Canada

Optimizing Syngas Production with Dry Reforming

Sao Paulo's Famous "Garoa" Inspires Caetano Veloso

"Zoologist Reveals Naming of Frogs and Reptiles in South African Cultures"

Researchers Propose Ideal Plant Architecture for Sugarcane

New Natural Compounds Inhibit DNA Enzyme

Impact of Western Diets on South Africa's Food Systems

Meteorite Impact in Northwest Scotland: New Discovery in Geology

Animals at Zoos Benefit from Acupuncture Therapy

New Zealand Government's Detailed Carbon Capture Framework

16,000 Children in England Benefit from Alternative Provision

Scientists Investigate Fusobacteria's Role in Cancer Progression

Researchers Develop BiaPy: AI Platform for Biomedical Image Analysis

Global Economies, Societies, and Ecosystems Face Climate Breakdown

Florida Panther's 400-Mile Journey from Big Cypress to Okefenokee

The Evolution of Co-Working Spaces: A Powerful Shift

Milky Way Stars: Family Formation and Galactic Migration

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Global Phenomenon: Internet's Impact on Digital Participation

Understanding Hypergraphs: Modeling Complex Systems

Hiscox Survey: France Cyberattacks Surge, Costs Soar

Spain and Portugal Experience Massive Blackout

Iberian Peninsula Power Grid Collapse: Spain & Portugal Standstill

Meta Launches Standalone AI Assistant App to Rival ChatGPT

Korean Team Innovates Flexible Thermoelectric Material

3D Integration: Overcoming Heat Challenges in Microelectronics

Power Restored in Spain, Portugal, and Southern France

Oscars Embrace Artificial Intelligence in Film Selection

Using Chatgpt for Work Emails and Data Analysis

Manufacturers Warned: Embrace Digital Transformation or Face Failure

Argonne Employees' Use of Internal AI Chatbot

Unprecedented Blackout in Spain and Portugal

University of Surrey Engineers Advance Fusion Reactor Safety

Data Breach at Blue Cross and Blue Shield Exposes 9,300+ People

Global Energy Dilemma: Climate Change vs. Energy Shortfall

Solving 3x3 Rubik's Cube Made Simple by Shantanu Chakrabartty

Lights Flicker Back in Spain & Portugal After Massive Blackout

Openai Enhances Product Search with Chatgpt

Man Finds Love Through Livestreamed Video Chat

Challenges of Multipath Propagation in Wireless Communications

Growing Demand for Environmentally Friendly Solar Energy

Challenges of Combinatorial Optimization in Various Fields

Durham University Study: Urban Digitization Impact on Sustainability

Researchers Introduce AI Approach for Offline Reinforcement Learning

Luxury Brands Embrace NFTs for Seamless Marketing

The Power of Provenance in Collectibles

Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly, Durable Wood Alternative

Rising Global Sales: 20 Million Electric Vehicles Sold

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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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