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Lung Cancer Exploits Fetal Genes, Affects Female Outcomes

Study from York University: Reassuring News for Parents of Concussed Children

Study Reveals Emergence of Babesiosis in Mid-Atlantic

Dyslexia Diagnosis: New Online Screening Tool Validated

Study Shows CAD/CAM Techniques Enhance Jaw Reconstruction

Genetic Predisposition for Muscle Strength Linked to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

New Method Predicts Early-Stage Kidney Damage from Cancer Treatments

Study Links Stress to Worsened COPD Symptoms

Higher Bile Duct Injury Risk in Robotic Cholecystectomy

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Immediate Breast Reconstruction

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute Fights Financial Toxicity

Ph.D. Student to Defend Thesis on Neuromuscular Stimulation

Cross-Border ePrescription Boosts Medicine Access

Protein YAP Activation Varies in Cell Culture Models

Next-Generation Lightweight Exoskeleton for Children with Cerebral Palsy

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

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Challenges in Modern Education: Enhancing Student Autonomy

Exploring Unique Decay Processes in Exotic Nuclei

Magnetic Silk Microparticles for Targeted Medical Treatments

"Deep-Sea Polymetallic Nodules and Mineral-Rich Deposits"

Indoor Climbing Shoes Pose Health Risks

Insights on Gas Giant's Winds and Volcanic Activity

Academic Publishing Oversight Impacts Scientists with Disabilities

Dogs with Meningiomas Live Longer with Radiation Therapy

Impact of Tropical Cyclones on Schooling Opportunities

Chernobyl Farmland Safe for Cultivation: New Research

Esa Launches Biomass Satellite for Forest Insights

Smartphone App Underestimates Heat Risks

New Computational Method Reveals DNA Sequence Patterns

Enhancing Endangered Species Conservation Through Wildlife Management

Germany Considers Ocean Carbon Uptake for Greenhouse Neutrality

Metal Pollution History Unveiled in São Paulo Sediment

Study Questions Effectiveness of Augmentative Interspecies Communication Button

Best Way for Children to Learn Arithmetic: Memorization vs. Conceptual Study

New Study Challenges Identity of Tomb Remains

Journalism Engagement Training Redefines Political Coverage

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

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Optireduce System Accelerates AI Training on Cloud Servers

Kennesaw State University Introduces Autonomous Robot for Inventory Tracking

Technological Innovations in Power Electronics for European Economic Development

Researchers Study Microstructures in Metals, Ceramics, and Rocks with X-Rays

Environmental Trade-Offs in Carbon Capture Materials

Handcrafted Passenger Aircraft Doors: Time-Intensive Assembly Process

Innovative Solution for Sustainable Battery Technologies

Observing Elemental Changes in Lithium Button Cell Electrodes

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

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Sunday, 20 October 2019

Toad disguises itself as deadly viper to avoid attack

The first study of a toad mimicking a venomous snake reveals that it likely imitates one of Africa's largest vipers in both appearance and behavior, according to results published in the Journal of Natural History.

Facebook's Marcus says Libra won't be controlled by a single company

Facebook executive David Marcus on Sunday tried to calm the fears of officials threatening to block its proposed digital currency, saying Libra won't be controlled by a single company.

Researchers find second warship from WWII Battle of Midway

A crew of deep-sea explorers and historians looking for lost World War II warships have found a second Japanese aircraft carrier that went down in the historic Battle of Midway.

Neural-digital interface advances raise ethical and social issues

Human-machine interfaces raise important ethical and social issues. These technological innovations have the potential to restore, alter, or enhance cognitive or physical function in humans, but also may exacerbate existing social tensions around equality, identity, security, privacy, and access. A roundtable comprising researchers, ethicists, and an individual technology user will explore questions around the development, use, and governance of neural-digital interfaces at Neuroscience 2019, the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience.

Autism spectrum disorder risk linked to insufficient placental steroid

A study in experimental models suggests that allopregnanolone, one of many hormones produced by the placenta during pregnancy, is so essential to normal fetal brain development that when provision of that hormone decreases or stops abruptly—as occurs with premature birth—offspring are more likely to develop autism-like behaviors. A Children's National Hospital research team reports the findings Oct. 20, 2019, at the Neuroscience 2019 annual meeting.

Many women and health care providers assume CBD safe during pregnancy despite lack of research

While most women of childbearing age understand drinking alcohol while pregnant is harmful, they may be less skeptical about the safety of cannabidiol (CBD), even though there is no evidence to support that belief, suggests a study being presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting.

Preliminary medical marijuana research shows promise in lessening opioid use

Medical marijuana shows early promise to lessen opioid use and potential abuse, suggests a systematic review of published studies being presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting. However, much more rigorous scientific research must be done to determine if there truly are pain relief benefits to medical marijuana that can ease chronic pain and outweigh potential risks.

Opioids often prescribed after cesarean delivery even when not needed

Nearly 90% of women who did not use opioids in the hospital after cesarean delivery were nonetheless discharged with a prescription for opioids, according to a study presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting. A related study showed opioid prescribing upon discharge remained high, even after improvements were made to effectively manage pain after cesarean delivery with other medications during patients' hospital stays.

Laughing gas helpful for labor pain, but epidural still top choice

Women report being very satisfied with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to manage labor pain, experiencing no adverse side effects to the baby, although over half of the women ultimately opted for an epidural or other pain management technique, suggests a study being presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting.

One-third of children having tonsillectomies benefitted from opioid-free surgery and recovery

Nearly one-third of children who had surgery to remove their tonsils did not need opioids to get adequate pain relief during and after surgery, according to a study presented at the Anesthesiology 2019 annual meeting.

Deep learning enlightens scholars puzzling over ancient texts

Deep learning can help scholars restore ancient Greek texts. Specifically, researchers at University of Oxford (Thea Sommerschield and Professor Jonathan Prag) and DeepMind (Yannis Assael) built Pythia, training a neural network to guess missing words or characters from Greek inscriptions.

Scanning Earth is the mission because time is running out

As a response to the climate crisis, a project effort seeks to do a LiDAR scan of the Earth's surface—as time runs out. What, that urgent? Two professors at Colorado State University appear to think so. They are archaeologist Chris Fisher and geographer, Steve Leisz.

Boeing wants it to fly, but travelers fear the 737 MAX

On September 12, Boeing started putting out 30-second videos in which employees tout its planes' safety, hoping to reassure travelers about the 737 MAX that's been grounded worldwide since two crashes that killed 346 people.

China talks up tech prowess in face of US rivalry

China on Sunday said it aims to become a "great power" in the online world and took a swipe at Washington on trade, kicking off its annual conference promoting the Communist Party's controlled and censored version of the internet.

Longest non-stop passenger flight arrives in Sydney

The longest non-stop passenger flight touched down in Australia Sunday morning after more than 19 hours in the air, a milestone journey from New York that Qantas hopes to parlay into commercial success.

Niger floods force 23,000 from their homes

Floods in southeast Niger have forced 23,000 people to flee their homes since early October, officials said Saturday, threatening a new humanitarian crisis in a region already wracked by Boko Haram Islamist violence.

Artificial skin creates first ticklish devices

A new interface developed by researchers in Bristol and Paris takes touch technology to the next level, by providing an artificial skin-like membrane for augmenting interactive devices such as phones, wearables or computers.

New haptic arm places robotics within easy reach

Imagine being able to build and use a robotic device without the need for expensive, specialist kit or skills. That is the vision that researchers from the University of Bristol have turned into reality, creating a lightweight, affordable and simple solution for everyday users.