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Alzheimer's Detection Blood Test and Medications Boost Patient Outcomes

Gop-Led Congress Approves $186 Billion Food Assistance Cuts

Ancient Bacteria Linked to Neurologic Disorders

Scientists Discover Precise Gut Communication System

Study Reveals AI Tools Match Expensive Systems in Medical Scan Reporting

Ai Tool Detects Parkinson's Signs: University of Rochester Study

Genetic Link to Bipolar Disorder Identified

Covid-19 Surge After July 4: Uncertainty Surrounds Paxlovid

Ketamine: Rapid Antidepressant Mechanisms Unveiled

FDA Panel Examines Antidepressant Use in Pregnancy

Unveiling the Impact of Menopause on Women's Health

Colorado Health Officials Declare End of Measles Outbreak

U.S. Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024

Impact of Traumatic Brain Injuries on Veterans

New Method Reveals Hazards of Dry Spills on Floors

Study Reveals Unhealthy Noise Levels in Portland

AGS Releases Alternative Treatments for Older Adults

Study Reveals Widespread Stigma Towards Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Study Reveals How Face Pareidolia Captivates Attention

Bone Fracture Protection Fades After Menopausal Hormone Therapy

UK High Street Self-Tests Require Better Regulation

Study: Walking 7,000 Steps Daily Equals 10,000 for Health

Dialysis Initiation Discrepancy in Pregnant Women with Kidney Disease

Ivermectin Reduces Malaria Transmission: New Hope Arises

Recall of 100,000 Rich's Ice Cream Bars for Listeria

Study: Monitoring Tissue Oxygen in Heart Surgery - No Risk Reduction

Promising Gene Therapy for Rett Syndrome

Allo-HCT Feasible for Older MDS Patients

George Francis Tidmarsh Named Director of Center for Drug Evaluation

Physician Exit Rates from Traditional Medicare on the Rise

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Astronomers Study 104 Quasars with MIGHTEE Survey

University of South Australia Ecologists Study Impact of Prescribed Burning on Native Animals

Quantum Batteries: Faster Charging, More Energy

Iconic Fish in British Columbia Faces Uncertain Future

Unsw Scientists Restore Lost Underwater Pastures, Save Seahorses

SpaceX Readies 19th Dragon Launch, Boeing Starliner in Repair Mode

Golden-Shouldered Parrot Faces Habitat Threat

Novel PET Hydrolase Enzyme Boosts PET Plastic Biodegradation

Decline in Upper Paraná River Fishing Yields

Indigenous Community Traces Found in North Brazilian Amazon

Philippines Halts Schools and Flights Due to Typhoon

Impact of Misfolded Proteins on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Iconic Palm Trees of Uruguay: A Symbolic Parallel

Divers Hunt Starfish with Wooden Spears in Cook Islands

Oldest Human Burial Site Discovered in Israel Cave

Rising Grocery Prices Spark Social Media Conversations

Snapping Shrimp Sounds: Coral Reef Resilience Indicator

Study Reveals Lasting Impact of State-Sponsored Witch Hunt in The Gambia

Italian Students' University Success Linked to Exam Timing

Plant-Based Eggs: Emerging Sustainable Protein Alternative

Plant Scientists Discover Potato Plant Defense Mechanism Against Sss

Novel Method Detects Ice Formation in Clouds

Canada's Vast Wetlands: Jewels of the Landscape

Usda Study: House Fly Microbes for Disease Monitoring

California Latinos Contribute Quarter of US Latino GDP

Unveiling Steel Hardening: Atomic-Scale Shifts Revealed

Soybeans Battle Heatwave: Green Leaves Defy Summer Sun

Colonial-Era Landscape Changes Lead to 80% Grassland Loss

Impact of Non-Wage Amenities on Labor Market

UK Public Prefers Supermarkets Over Online Shopping

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Security Vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Servers Compromises Numerous Companies

Tally of Microsoft victims surges to 400 as hackers exploit SharePoint flaw

Apple launches $20-a-month AppleCare One plan covering up to three devices

Apple Launches New Product-Insurance Plan for Three Devices

Engineers develop a satellite-based navigation system for divers

New memristor-based system could boost processing of radiofrequency signals

Advanced Technologies Enhancing Wireless Communication

Eco-Friendly Underwater Navigation for Divers

Tech companies want to move fast: Trump's 'AI Action Plan' aims to remove 'red tape'

Trump Administration Unveils Plan for AI Development

Meta launches new teen safety features, removes 635,000 accounts that sexualize children

Meta Introduces Safety Features for Teen Protection

Tesla profits drop as Musk warns of 'rough' patch before riches

Tesla's Quarterly Profits Decline, Musk Warns of Tough Times

SK hynix posts record profits on surging AI demand

SK Hynix Reports Record Quarterly Profits Amid AI Demand

Google-parent Alphabet earnings shine with help of AI

Alphabet Reports Strong Quarterly Profits

Modularity: Linking Children's Blocks to Quantum Computing

Researchers demonstrate modular approach for building scalable quantum computers

Infosys Boosts Annual Growth Forecast after Strong Q2

India's Infosys narrows revenue forecast as profits beat expectations

Trump Administration Reveals Tech Boost Strategy to Outpace China

Trump admin unveils AI strategy to maintain US dominance

Ukrainian Security Services Arrest Russian Cybercrime Admin

Ukrainian security services arrest suspected administrator of Russian-language cybercrime platform

Expert Tips for Easy Cross-Country Electric Vehicle Travel

Five expert tips to make cross-country EV driving easy

Closing Language Model Gap: GigaVerbo Boosts Portuguese Performance

New dataset and models boost Portuguese language AI performance to match English

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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.