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Indiana Health Officials Confirm Measles Outbreak

Study Reveals Finger Tapping Boosts Understanding in Noisy Places

FDA Allows Remote Work Amid Layoffs Concerns

Europe Adapts Better to Low Temperatures: Study

Scientists Develop Digital Twin of Mouse Brain for Experiments

Targeted Suppression of Lysosome Function for Brain Cancer Therapy

Novel Link Found: Fetal Anemia and Iron Distribution

Study Reveals Common Titanium Micro-particles Impact Genes

Global Birthrate Decline: U.S. Couples Delay Parenthood

Study Reveals Small Drop in Male Drowning Deaths Due to Rip Currents

Trump Administration Dismisses U.S. Health Officials Managing HIV Care

Limited Critical Care in African Hospitals

Impact of Prolonged Sitting on Vascular Health

Trump Administration Removes 11 ADA Guidance Documents

Fewer U.S. Physicians Report Job Burnout Symptoms

Study Links Heavy Drinking to Brain Lesions

Study Reveals Smoking Impact on Disadvantaged Households

Rutgers Study: Firearm Violence Tied to Dental Health

Father's Alzheimer's Link to Tau Protein Spread

Assertiveness in Pharmacy: Key to Safe Drug Treatment

Coastal Communities' COVID-19 Recovery and Sustainable Development

Ancient Egyptian Wound Treatment: Modern Medical Remedy

First COVID-19 Vaccine Trial: 66 Million Americans Vaccinated

Impact of Daily Behaviors on Health: Primary Care Time Constraints

Parkinson's Disease: Impact Across Age Groups

Study Reveals Soluble Fiber Diet Protects Intestine

Fasting Linked to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

Study Links Neighborhood Opportunities to Asthma Flares

Unprecedented Battle Against Tuberculosis: A Lethal Airborne Threat

Study Reveals Onset and Growth of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

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Millions-Year-Old Bone Tool Production: Global Origins

New Light-Activated Catalyst for Alkyl Halides

Potential of Quantum Computers in Outperforming Classical Systems

Life-Size Puppets Trek 20,000km for Climate Change Migration

Papua New Guinea to Lift Ban on Forest Carbon Credits

Clarkson University Research Team Develops Method to Destroy PFAS

Study Reveals Risky School Run Driving Endangers Children

Rachel Carson's Silent Spring: Bald Eagle's Reproductive Threat.

Research Reveals Effective Bird Conservation Strategies

Ancient Stone Tools Found in South African Cave

Advanced Gene-Editing Delivery System Boosts Efficiency

Researchers Remove Atom and Electron from Gold Nanoparticle

Impact of Excessive Screen Time on Children

Wild Meat Trade: Risks to Billions from Emerging Diseases

David Zweig Reveals the Frustration of Idea Theft

Study Reveals Sublethal Insecticides Harm Pollinator Mating

Gourdie Lab Discovers Potential of Exosomes

Impact of Commodity Price Boom on Economy

Wave Attenuation in Bubble-Liquid Tubes: University Study

United Nations Report Proposes Bold Change Amid Global Crises

Study Reveals Microbial Response to Soil Carbon Variability

China's Zhurong Rover Enhances Mars Navigation

Oldest Human Settlement Debate: Uruk vs Jericho

Shrub Diversity Vital for Forest Ecosystems

New Fish Species Discovered in Gulf of Mexico

Unlocking the Potential of Sorghum for Global Agriculture

Astronomy's Evolution: From Electromagnetic Waves to Gravitational Waves

Researchers Map Gene Regulation in Chickens to Boost Disease Resistance

New Study Reveals Improved Eyedrop Formulation

Exploring Enceladus: Mission to Sample Saturn's Ocean World

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Semiconductor Chip Demand Fuels Electricity Surge

Samsung Factory Worker in Vietnam Unfazed by Trump's Tariffs

Data Centers' Electricity Consumption to Double by 2030

Tsmc Reports Strong Q1 Revenue Amid Global Uncertainty

Tuna Sashimi Quality Judged by Fattiness

International Travelers Warned: Prepare for Phone Scrutiny

Microsoft Slows Data Center Expansion Amid AI Demand Shift

Cross-Cultural Learning Boosts Human Success

Producing Green Hydrogen: The Need for Vast Renewable Energy

Section 230: Political Lightning Rod or Online Content Shield?

Light-Electricity Chips Boost Performance

EU Considers Streamlining AI and Data Rules for European Businesses

Rise in AI Use Boosts Fraud Risks

AI-Generated News Lacks Creative Flair: Study

New Technology Enhances Stability of Ultra-Thin Metal Anodes

Amazon Prepares Launch of Project Kuiper Satellites

Cornell-Led Group Produces Green Hydrogen from Seawater

Korea Institute's Breakthrough: World's Highest Efficiency Flexible Solar Cells

Insect-Scale Robots: Search for Survivors in Collapsed Buildings

Measuring Tape Inspires Robotic Gripper Concept

Improving Apps: Listening to Customers

Delta Air Lines Withdraws Full-Year Profit Forecast, Adjusts Capacity Amid Economic Concerns

Less-Expensive Thin-Film Solar Cells: Efficiency Challenges

Breaking Communication Barriers: Smart Tech for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

Breakthrough: 3D Graphics Manipulated in Mid-Air

Essential Energy and CSIRO Showcase V2G Technology

Electric Vehicle Transition Hinges on Clean Energy Grids

Cornell Researchers Create Innovative Smart Clothing

AI Chatbot Passes Turing Test Successfully

University of Oregon Chemists Develop Greener Iron Metal Production

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Wednesday, 2 October 2019

Twitch looks beyond gamers; tries to court artists, educators, musicians at weekend event

Patty arrived before the doors opened Sunday at the San Diego Convention Center for a chance to play Apex Legends, a battle royal style video game, against professional players in front of a live audience at TwitchCon.

Five things we learned from Elon Musk's rollout of the SpaceX Starship prototype

A prototype of SpaceX's Starship Mars spaceship could reach orbit in less than six months and fly humans next year, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said Saturday during an unveiling at the company's facility in south Texas.

Singapore's 'fake news' law takes effect as critics sound alarm

Singapore's new law to combat "fake news" came into effect Wednesday despite criticism from tech giants and activists, who labelled the tough rules a "chilling" attempt to stifle dissent.

Rare, endangered orchids slip across porous southern Chinese border

The insatiable demand for orchids could be driving wild orchids to extinction in southern China. 

Gabon juggles competing demands in fight to protect nature

The lush green canopy stretches over the Akanda National Park—one of the many forest jewels that Gabon is fighting to conserve.

Final puffs for France's last tobacco factory

Gerard Chanquoi looks sadly at the conveyor belts of France's sole remaining tobacco processing factory as they whirl for the last times ahead of its final closure, a victim of changed economic times and a different public health landscape.

PlayStation slashes price of cloud video game service

Sony Interactive Entertainment on Tuesday slashed the price of its PlayStation Now cloud video game service as it braced for Google to launch challenger Stadia in November.

Mexican lower house passes junk-food label law

Mexico's lower house unanimously passed a bill Tuesday to make manufacturers put warning labels on junk food, defying industry pressure in a bid to protect consumers' health in one of the world's most obese countries.

J&J agrees $20.4 mn payment in Ohio opioid case

US healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson on Tuesday announced it had reached a $20.4 million settlement to avoid a much-anticipated trial in Ohio for allegedly fueling the opioid addiction crisis.

South Korea confirms 2 more swine fever cases

South Korea on Wednesday confirmed two additional cases of African swine fever near its border with North Korea despite heightened efforts to contain the epidemic that has wiped out pig populations across Asia.

Pig farmers pessimistic as China tries to talk down swine fever

Sun Dawu sighs sadly when asked about the death of thousands of his pigs, killed by the African swine fever outbreak that has been decimating hog herds across China.

One third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids

A third of patients with severe asthma are taking harmful doses of oral steroids, according to a study of several thousand people in The Netherlands, presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today.

Treatment with long term, low dose antibiotic could help people born with chronic lung condition

Taking a low dose of the antibiotic azithromycin for six months reduces symptoms for patients with the chronic lung condition primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Tenfold increase in number of adolescents on HIV treatment in South Africa since 2010, but many still untreated

A new study of more than 700,000 one to 19-year olds being treated for HIV infection suggests a ten-fold increase in the number of adolescents aged 15 to 19 receiving HIV treatment in South Africa, according to results published in The Lancet HIV journal.

Cheap, quick test identifies pneumonia patients at risk of respiratory failure or sepsis

Spanish researchers in Valencia have identified specific fragments of genetic material that play a role in the development of respiratory failure and sepsis in pneumonia patients.

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome face higher risk of breathing difficulties

Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are more likely to develop poor respiratory health based on lung function tests, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Planes and vehicles main culprits masking iconic natural sounds in peaceful national parks

U.S. national parks are full of natural sounds. In Rocky Mountain National Park, visitors might hear the bugle of elks. At Yellowstone National Park, wolves howl in the distance. Iconic sounds like these are often associated with specific parks, creating unique soundscapes and enriching visitor experiences. When you add human-made noise to the mix, however, these sounds are at risk of being drowned out.

Catch-22—stricter border enforcement may increase agent corruption

When a customs officer in El Paso, Texas was arrested for conspiracy to smuggle marijuana into the U.S between 2003 and 2007, investigators found she had sought a job with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency mainly to enable the smuggling operation.

Limited seed availability, dry climate hamper post-wildfire forest recovery

A lack of tree seedling establishment following recent wildfires represents a crucial bottleneck limiting coniferous forest recovery in the western U.S., new University of Colorado Boulder-led research finds.

Genomic fluke close-up

Parasitic flukes have been a leading source of food-borne infections, sparking fear and wreaking havoc on human public health, and contributed to more than 3 billion in animal agricultural losses per year in the U.S. alone.

Manchester produces indie music fans just by being Manchester

Musical taste and fans' status within their subcultures are shaped by where they live as they engage in experiences specific to particular geographical areas.