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Eureka Moment: Solving Problems with Sudden Insights

Study: Physical Condition Before Daratumumab Predicts Cancer Therapy Outcome

COPD: Slowing Progression Through Reduced Exposure

Impact of Close Family Member Loss on Caregivers

Study Links End of Drug Assistance Program to Higher Mortality

Study Reveals Loneliness Linked to Hearing Loss

Managing Stress and Anxiety: Impact on Physical Health

Artificial Intelligence Revolutionizes Drug Discovery

Food Insecurity in Childhood Linked to Poor Heart Health

Private Equity Acquisitions Boost Hospital Efficiency

Monash University's Low FODMAP Diet Benefits Endometriosis

New Helminth Treatment Formulation Developed by Researchers

High Doses of Radiation Trigger Metastatic Tumor Growth

Boost Cancer Treatment: Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Explained

Redefining Public Health Workforce Amid U.S. Challenges

Survey Reveals Disconnect in Obesity Perceptions

American Academy of Neurology Issues Evidence on New Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy

Study Reveals Prolonged Fatigue After Mini-Stroke

Study by York University Reveals Weight-Loss Disparities Among Ethnic Groups

Long-Term ADHD Medication Duration in Children

Increase in Fentanyl-Involved Overdose Visits: 2020-2023 Data

Early Cheek Skin Changes Predict Eczema Onset

Study Links Social Media Muscularity Content to Male Muscle Dysmorphia

Pediatric Retinoblastoma: Safe Aqueous Humor Biopsy Study

Boost Your Vitamin D Levels with Winter Sun

Study: Persistent Chemicals in Food Decline, Water Still a Concern

Study Links Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status to Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Researchers Uncover Cholesterol's Impact on Heart Mitochondria

New Discovery: Immune Cells in Bone Marrow Unveiled

Virtual Reality Flight Reduces Fear Responses

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Sun's Solar Flare Sparks Mars Auroras

NASA Engineers Revive Voyager 1 Thrusters

Global Economic Elite Study Reveals Cross-Country Differences

Advancements in Microfluidic Device for Cell Experiments

Ashwell-Morell Receptor: Decades of Mystery Unraveled

Understanding the Musculoskeletal System's Vital Functions

Shrub Fringes Boost Biodiversity: University of Würzburg Study

The Power of RNA in Life: Innovations and Insights

Landslide-Generated Tsunamis: Coastal Communities at Risk

NYU Scientists Utilize AI to Enhance Plant Nitrogen Efficiency

Future Quantum Technologies Rely on Robust Entanglement

Disordered Protein Segment Links Gene Reading and RNA Editing

Unveiling Collagen's Mystique: Study on Orientation Mechanism

First Linear Accelerator for Continuous Electron Stream

Physicists Discover Leaf Shape Impact on Falling Distance

Silent Earth Tremors: Insights on Major Quakes

Study Reveals How TV Shows Aid Understanding of Economic Concepts

New Electrochemical Sensor Detects Low Vitamin D Levels

Researchers Uncover Reason for Embryos Erasing Epigenetic Mark

Understanding Protons and Antiprotons in Particle Physics

Significant Impact of South Asian Summer Monsoon

Turning Carbon Dioxide into Green Energy

Venus Surface Features Suggest Ongoing Tectonics

Barbie Dolls' Iconic Posture Decline: Study Results

New Evidence Unveiled: Fossil Human Relatives in South Africa's Hand Use

Study Reveals Democratic Nations' Green Image May Be Deceptive

Transhumanists Aim to Enhance Human Performance

Study: Mass Shootings Cost U.S. Retailers $27 Billion

Role of Public Servants in Canadian Government

Insights on Planetary Structures from Gravity Data

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World Resources Institute Warns of Growing Scarcity in Fresh Water Supply

Scalable, low-maintenance design recycles heat for a steady supply of drinking water off-grid

Unveiling the Power of Associative Memory in Music

Energy and memory: A new neural network paradigm

Ransomware Attacks Drive Health Care Data Breaches

Ransomware drives US health data breaches

Octopus-Inspired Robot Masters Object Manipulation

AI Agents Develop Shared Social Conventions autonomously

Groups of AI agents spontaneously form their own social norms without human help, study suggests

Handy octopus robot can adapt to its surroundings

Ubisoft's 2024-25 Financial Year: Assassin's Creed Disappoints

'Assassin's Creed' no savior for struggling Ubisoft

Ford recalls nearly 274,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs due to risk of loss of brake function

Ford Recalls 274K Expedition, Navigator SUVs for Brake Issue

Dutch Scientists Unveil Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Boat

Dutch students launch hydrogen boat to 'inspire shipping industry'

Airbnb CEO Unveils Fresh Services for Holiday Homes

Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'

Cyberattack Targets Marks & Spencer in Sim-Swap Fraud

M&S cyberattacks used a little-known but dangerous technique—and anyone could be vulnerable

Tech Layoffs Surge in US: Meta, Microsoft, Amazon Cut Thousands

Q&A: Researcher discusses the 'cruel optimism' of tech industry layoffs

The Power of High-Performance Computing

Challenges to high-performance computing threaten US innovation

Can generative AI replace humans in qualitative research studies?

Researchers Explore Using Large Language Models in Studies

Interlocked electrodes push silicon battery lifespan beyond limits

South Korean Researchers Tackle Lithium-Ion Battery Limitation

An interactive AI tool reveals how companies respond to economic threats

Steering AI: New technique offers more control over large language models

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Wednesday, 25 September 2019

Shoe-mounted laser to 'unfreeze' people with Parkinson's scoops €1 million prize

A shoe-mounted laser beam that helps people with Parkinson's disease 'unfreeze' by shining a green line in front of their feet has been awarded the EU's €1 million Horizon Prize for Social Innovation.

California ballot proposal would tighten data privacy rules

A San Francisco developer who pressured California lawmakers into enacting the nation's most sweeping data privacy act is pushing a ballot measure to expand the law.

Race against time to finish Brazil's particle accelerator

Brazilian scientists are racing against time to finish building a particle accelerator the size of the Maracana football stadium before government funds run out or it is superseded by rival technology.

Germany's climate-stressed trees face 'catastrophe' as bugs attack

Germany's forests have long been treasured by its people, so the country has reacted with alarm and dismay as a beetle infestation has turned climate-stressed woodlands into brown ecological graveyards.

Swedish climate activist Thunberg wins 'Alternative Nobel'

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg is among four people named Wednesday as the winners of a Right Livelihood Award, also known as the "Alternative Nobel."

Beijing opens glitzy airport ahead of China's 70th anniversary

A futuristic new airport in Beijing, which is expected to become one of the busiest in the world, was opened by President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

Caribbean gets smart to cope with hurricanes

After monster Hurricane Irma annihilated the farm sector of Barbuda in 2017, growers got smart: among other changes, they moved their crops to higher ground.

Facebook exempts political speech from fact-checking

Facebook will not fact-check the statements politicians post to the site, the social network announced Tuesday ahead of the US 2020 elections, even as it works to discredit false information meant to manipulate public opinion.

Officials: 75,000 vaping cartridges seized in Anoka County

Law enforcement officials say they've seized 75,000 vaping cartridges in Anoka County.

'Blue finance' hopes to put oceans on a sustainable path

The world's oceans are set to become an increasingly vital resource for helping the planet cope with soaring population growth, but officials are only beginning to craft regulatory frameworks that would ensure "blue financing" goes where it's needed most.

Greta Thunberg's 'How dare you?' a major moment for climate movement

Her imperious "How dare you?" to world leaders at the UN cemented Swedish teen Greta Thunberg's role as her generation's leading spokeswoman on climate change, the culmination of a year of dogged relentlessness, say those who know her.

California ramps up efforts to combat invasive swamp rodents

One of the most recent threats to California's environment has webbed feet, white whiskers, shaggy fur and orange buck teeth that could be mistaken for carrots.

Vox Media and owner of 'New York' magazine to merge

Vox Media announced a merger agreement Tuesday with New York Media, home of the prestigious "New York" magazine and a series of other titles.

Tropical fish swim into Europe's waters as common species head north

Cod, sole and plaice might be regulars on European dinner tables but as climate change heats the oceans common species are heading to cooler northern waters—with profound potential consequences for fish stocks and consumers.

First systematic review and meta-analysis suggests AI may be as effective as health professionals at diagnosing disease

Artificial intelligence (AI) appears to detect diseases from medical imaging with similar levels of accuracy as health-care professionals, according to the first systematic review and meta-analysis, synthesising all the available evidence from the scientific literature published in The Lancet Digital Health journal.

Bats use private and social information as they hunt

In the arms race between predators and prey, each evolves more and more sophisticated ways of catching or escaping from the other. Rachel Page, staff scientist at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Ximena Bernal, associate professor at Purdue University, review in Functional Ecology how bats use both private and social information to attack their prey.

Sexual trauma common in postmenopausal women veterans

Thanks to increased media attention, sexual assaults occurring in the military are finally getting the attention they deserve. However, most reports involve reproductive-aged women Veterans from recent service eras. A new study confirms the problem has a long history with assaults linked to numerous mental and physical problems. Study results will be presented during The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting in Chicago, September 25 to 28, 2019.

Bird droppings defy expectations

For every question about bird poop, uric acid appears to be the answer.

Scientists identify benefits, challenges to using film in public health research

The research community is increasingly recognizing video as more than just a medium to disseminate scientific findings after a study's conclusion. A powerful tool, film can engage study participants and become an integral part of the scientific process, when deployed thoughtfully.

Studies link air pollution to mental health issues in children

Three new studies by scientists at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, in collaboration with researchers at the University of Cincinnati, highlight the relationship between air pollution and mental health in children.

Private boats in the Mediterranean have extremely high potential to spread alien species

This is the first study in the Mediterranean to combine boat and marina sampling data with crew surveys to better understand the role these boats play in spreading alien species. The researchers from the University of Pavia, Italy found that boats traveling to new marinas were likely to be transporting alien species in the biofouling: living growth on submerged areas of the vessel.