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Study Uncovers Health Care Disparities in IBD Care

Chinese Cancer Biologists Uncover Key Enzyme in Colorectal Tumor Formation

New Method Finds Personalized Cancer Treatments

Toxic Lead Stunts Growth of 12-Year-Old Bangladeshi

Study Reveals Hypertension Clues in Electronic Health Records

Tuberculosis Diagnoses Lower Than Expected During Pandemic

Enhanced Electronic Frailty Index Boosts Elderly Care

Study Reveals Gaps in Health Care Professionals' Awareness of Gender Diversity

Zero Coronary Artery Calcium Score: Age Impact on Cardiac Risk

Inga Rødahl Defends Thesis on Innate Lymphoid Cells

Global Challenge: Detecting Cardiac Arrhythmias in Spain

New Brain Scan Patterns Improve Depression Diagnosis

Study Reveals High Muscle Strength's Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Study Shows Increased Colonoscopy Rates with Patient Navigators

Study: Girls on Instagram & TikTok Report Negative Impact on Well-being

Buprenorphine Continuation in Opioid Use Disorder: Pain Evidence

New Study: Addressing Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis Challenges

University of Ottawa Study Reveals Lower Human Heat Limits

China's First Dpp-1 Inhibitor Study: Key Findings

Tirzepatide Boosts Kidney & Heart Health in Obesity & HFpEF

Study Reveals Suboptimal Guideline Adherence for Chlamydia & Gonorrhea

Covid-19, Influenza, Measles Outbreaks Hit U.S.

Updated Evaluation of Bone Turnover Markers in Osteoporosis

Emergency Department Nurses in States with Abortion Bans Seek Guidance

Unveiling Brain Regions for Learning: Synaptic Plasticity

New Approach for Treating Aggressive Brain Tumors

Alzheimer's Study Reveals Brain Blood Vessel Clue

FDA Recalls Ground Coffee in 15 States for Mislabeling

New Drug Lowers Little-Known Blood Risk

Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug Circulating in Malaysian Hospital

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Global Temperatures: 4°C Rise Predicted to Slash GDP

The Role of Eye Tracking in VR and AR Headsets

Nanoplastics: Unveiling the Unknown Toxicity

Research Team Develops Flexible Nanofiber Felt with Low Thermal Conductivity

Town and Blue Lagoon Spa Evacuated in Iceland Amid Volcano Threat

Hate Crime Reports Dip in U.S. Cities, Anti-Jewish and Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge

Cattle Herds Drown in Australian Outback Floods

Bitcoin Investor Takes SpaceX Flight Over North and South Poles

University of Washington Challenges Static View of East Asia's Paleolithic Period

Impact of Workaholics' Self-Images on Job Dedication

Challenges in Maintaining Finnish Lake Water Quality

Buzz Pollination: Bees Vibrating Flowers for Pollen

Quantum Breakthrough: Speeding Up Atom Superpositions

New Discovery: Proteins' Cellular Transformation Unveiled

Oldest Phosphatic Stromatoporoid Sponge Found in South China

Insight into Hafnium Oxide's Structural Phase Transition

Europe's Cern Lab Finds No Hurdles for World's Largest Collider

Yale-Led Study: Climate Change Threatens Butterflies

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Take Responsibility

Unprecedented Study Reveals Uranus' Atmospheric Secrets

Rare Primitive Meteorites Fall Near Aguas Zarcas, Costa Rica

Contaminated Air Exposure Linked to Disease Risks

Cutting-Edge AI 3D Food Printing with Infrared Cooking

Rice University Researchers Tackle PFAS Removal

U.S. Companies Developing Advanced Reactors for Energy Dominance

Tel Aviv University Researchers Unveil Cave-Painting Child Mystery

Study Reveals Impact of CEO Communication on Investor Trust

Carbon Emissions from Patient Travel: National Survey Insights

Water Management Practices Boost Groundwater Levels in Central Arizona

Understanding the Alt-Right: Beliefs and Identities

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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

Satellite Captures Mandalay After 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake

New Degradation Mechanism in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Ict's Role in Augmenting CO2 Emissions in the United States

Dynamic Light Control Enhances Autonomous Vehicles & Medical Tech

"Fraunhofer CyberGuard Project: Standardized Playbooks for Online Security"

Germany's Plastic Packaging Waste Transformed into 3D-Printed Products

World's Smallest Wireless Flying Robot Hits Targets

Researchers Develop Infomorphic Neurons for Accurate Learning

Renault and Nissan Revise Partnership for Financial Stability

Brain Implant Translates Paralyzed Woman's Thoughts to Speech

Challenges Faced by African Data Workers

"23andMe Files for Bankruptcy After Selling 12 Million DNA Kits"

Myanmar Earthquake Exposes Regional Building Code Gaps

AI Chatbots' Truthfulness Enhanced with Chain of Thought Windows

Apple Inc. Progresses on New Office Complex in Culver City

Hackers Breach Oracle Systems, Steal Patient Data

Nokia Settles Patent Dispute with Amazon

Trump Confident in TikTok Deal Before April 5 Deadline

France Fines Apple 150 Million Euros for Privacy Feature

Microsoft: Tech Titan Founded by Gates & Allen

Microsoft's Ubiquitous Desktop Software: Decades of Impact

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Thursday, 4 July 2019

Canon sees crowdfunding opportunity for little clippable camera

Canon has turned to crowdfunding for a camera. The camera, said the campaign page, is feature-packed: 13.0 Megapixel 1/3-inch CMOS sensor, full HD video shooting at 1080p up to 60fps, Bluetooth and wireless connectivity.

* This article was originally published here

Do passengers prefer autonomous vehicles driven like machines or like humans?

Passenger and pedestrian confidence and acceptance will be key to the future and development of autonomous vehicles so researchers at WMG at the University of Warwick have just conducted and reported an experiment to see which autonomous vehicles driving style engendered the highest levels of confidence among autonomous vehicles passengers—driving with full machine efficiency, or driving in a way that emulates average human driving. The surprising result was that neither was optimal but that a blend of both might be best.

* This article was originally published here

DNA testing can share all your family secrets. Are you ready for that?

DNA testing is all about unlocking secrets. But sometimes surrendering your saliva may also mean surrendering a bit of privacy—yours or someone else's.

* This article was originally published here

Identification technology swings to focus on heartbeat

A laser from a distance can identify people by their heartbeat. The Pentagon has the technology in a new device, which was developed for the Pentagon after US Special Forces requested it. The prototype can pick up on a unique cardiac signature from 200 meters (219 yards) away, even through clothes, said MIT Technology Review.

* This article was originally published here

A new, more user-friendly language for programming supercomputers

Decades ago, computers were costly, complex and rare.

* This article was originally published here

One in 10 UK hospital inpatients is alcohol dependent

A new review of evidence from the UK has found high levels of alcohol dependence among hospital inpatients. The researchers estimate one in five patients in the UK hospital system uses alcohol harmfully, and one in ten is alcohol dependent.

* This article was originally published here

Experiments show dramatic increase in solar cell output

In any conventional silicon-based solar cell, there is an absolute limit on overall efficiency, based partly on the fact that each photon of light can only knock loose a single electron, even if that photon carried twice the energy needed to do so. But now, researchers have demonstrated a method for getting high-energy photons striking silicon to kick out two electrons instead of one, opening the door for a new kind of solar cell with greater efficiency than was thought possible.

* This article was originally published here

Best way to fight climate change? Plant a trillion trees

The most effective way to fight global warming is to plant lots of trees, a study says. A trillion of them, maybe more.

* This article was originally published here

Ignoring cues for alcohol and fast food is hard—but is it out of our control?

A UNSW psychology experiment has shown why it can be so hard to direct our attention away from cues that might lead to behavior we'd like to avoid, like drinking alcohol and eating unhealthy food.

* This article was originally published here

Scientists invent fast method for 'directed evolution' of molecules

UNC School of Medicine scientists created a powerful new "directed evolution" technique for the rapid development of scientific tools and new treatments for many diseases.

* This article was originally published here

Further insight needed into potential development delays in preterm children

Executive functioning delays—such as difficulties with attention, concentration and self-control—which frequently occur in preterm children actually persist beyond early infancy, through to school-entry age, new research has found.

* This article was originally published here

Genes could play a role in tooth decay and gum disease

Tooth decay and gum disease impact on illness and healthcare spending, yet the role of genetics in dental problems is largely unknown. New research led by an international team, including researchers at the University of Bristol, suggests hereditary traits and factors such as obesity, education and personality could play a role in tooth decay and gum disease.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/genes-could-play-a-role-in-tooth-decay-and-gum-disease

Stromboli clears up ash after deadly volcano eruption

The village of Ginostra on Stromboli began sweeping away layers of ash on Thursday, the day after a dramatic volcanic eruption on the tiny Italian island killed a hiker.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/stromboli-clears-up-ash-after-deadly-volcano-eruption

Scientists combine light and matter to make particles with new behaviors

Every type of atom in the universe has a unique fingerprint: It only absorbs or emits light at the particular energies that match the allowed orbits of its electrons. That fingerprint enables scientists to identify an atom wherever it is found. A hydrogen atom in outer space absorbs light at the same energies as one on Earth.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/scientists-combine-light-and-matter-to-make-particles-with-new-behaviors

New Zealand slams Google over murder case gaffe

Google was accused of "giving the middle finger" by New Zealand's Justice Minister Thursday, after the US tech giant refused to tighten publication standards after breaching court suppression orders in a high-profile murder case.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/new-zealand-slams-google-over-murder-case-gaffe

Chinese official: Pig fever outbreak 'complicated and grim'

The death toll from a disease outbreak in China's pig herds that has pushed up global pork prices has risen to 1.2 million animals, but its spread has "significantly slowed," a deputy agriculture minister said Thursday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/chinese-official-pig-fever-outbreak-complicated-and-grim

French lawmakers approve 3% tax on online giants

France's lower house of parliament approved Thursday a small, pioneering tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook—and the French government hopes other countries will follow suit.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/french-lawmakers-approve-3-tax-on-online-giants

Hot weather in Greek capital shuts down Acropolis

Greece's most famous archaeological site, the Acropolis in Athens, has shut down to visitors for four hours because of hot weather in the capital.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/hot-weather-in-greek-capital-shuts-down-acropolis

Jakarta residents sue Indonesia government over air pollution

Residents of Indonesia's capital on Thursday filed a lawsuit against the government over the toxic levels of air pollution that regularly blanket the city.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/jakarta-residents-sue-indonesia-government-over-air-pollution

A tiny soft robot that mimics jellyfish

A team of researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems has developed a soft robot that effectively mimics a tiny jellyfish. In their paper published in the journal Nature Communications, the group describes the robot and its capabilities.

* This article was originally published here

New technique could brighten screens and make smartphone batteries last longer

Our future TV and smartphone screens could have double the energy efficiency, thanks to a technique invented by Imperial scientists.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/new-technique-could-brighten-screens-and-make-smartphone-batteries-last-longer

Sharing control with robots may make manufacturing safer, more efficient

Hulking robots common to assembly line manufacturing tend to be loners. They often cut, bend and weld metal inside cages and behind barriers meant to safely separate them from human workers.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/sharing-control-with-robots-may-make-manufacturing-safer-more-efficient

Researchers validate optimum composites structure created with additive manufacturing

Additive manufacturing built an early following with 3-D printers using polymers to create a solid object from a Computer-Aided Design model. The materials used were neat polymers—perfect for a rapid prototype, but not commonly used as structural materials.

* This article was originally published here

Simpler name for cancer genetic syndrome could save lives

As medical science links certain genetic mutations with a greater variety of cancers, the names for these risk syndromes are falling out of step.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/simpler-name-for-cancer-genetic-syndrome-could-save-lives

Creation of big data tool leads to new ideas on form and function of insect eggs

Sometimes disproving an old hypothesis is as important as proving a new one. In a new paper in Nature, Cassandra G. Extavour manages to do both, while helping create a tool that will enable similar big-data studies moving forward.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/creation-of-big-data-tool-leads-to-new-ideas-on-form-and-function-of-insect-eggs

Further insight needed into potential development delays in preterm children

Executive functioning delays—such as difficulties with attention, concentration and self-control—which frequently occur in preterm children actually persist beyond early infancy, through to school-entry age, new research has found.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/further-insight-needed-into-potential-development-delays-in-preterm-children

Researchers map crystals to advance treatments for stroke, diabetes, dementia

Medications attach to the proteins in our bodies the way spacecrafts dock into the International Space Station. Describing that process in detail can reveal a lot about how the medications work—and what form new medications should take.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/researchers-map-crystals-to-advance-treatments-for-stroke-diabetes-dementia

Incarceration and economic hardship strongly associated with drug-related deaths in the US

Growing rates of incarceration in the USA since the mid-1970s may be linked with a rise in drug-related mortality, and may exacerbate the harmful health effects of economic hardship, according to an observational study involving 2,640 US counties between 1983 and 2014, published in The Lancet Public Health journal.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/incarceration-and-economic-hardship-strongly-associated-with-drug-related-deaths-in-the-us

More money, skills and knowledge needed for social prescribing to serve as route into work

New funding, greater expertise and wider awareness in the system—and beyond—are needed to embed work outcomes into social prescribing practice.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/more-money-skills-and-knowledge-needed-for-social-prescribing-to-serve-as-route-into-work

Scientists discover autoimmune disease associated with testicular cancer

Using advanced technology, scientists at Chan Zuckerberg (CZ) Biohub, Mayo Clinic and University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), have discovered an autoimmune disease that appears to affect men with testicular cancer.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/scientists-discover-autoimmune-disease-associated-with-testicular-cancer

One in 10 UK hospital inpatients is alcohol dependent

A new review of evidence from the UK has found high levels of alcohol dependence among hospital inpatients. The researchers estimate one in five patients in the UK hospital system uses alcohol harmfully, and one in ten is alcohol dependent.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/one-in-10-uk-hospital-inpatients-is-alcohol-dependent

Facebook services back online after worldwide outage

Facebook said it was "back at 100 percent" Wednesday evening after an outage on all of its services affected users in various parts of the world.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/facebook-services-back-online-after-worldwide-outage

Tornado kills 6, injures nearly 200 in China

A tornado has left six people dead and nearly 200 injured after ripping through a northeastern Chinese city, local authorities said Thursday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/tornado-kills-6-injures-nearly-200-in-china