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Junk Food Sponsorship in Top UK Sports Raises Health Concerns

Innovative Skin-Like Sensor Enhances Vital Sign Monitoring

New Open-Source Tools Enhance FLIM Accessibility

Study Reveals Verbal Reaction Time as Sleepiness Marker

Lemurs Shed Light on Inflammaging in Humans

Study: Postmenopausal Women Maintain Orgasm Frequency

Unveiling the Mystery of Neural Replay in Memory Formation

Benefits of Nature for Children's Health and Family Well-being

Air Pollution Linked to Meningioma Risk

Researchers Discover Tumor Aneuploidy as Key Immunotherapy Resistance Marker

Video Games May Aid Children with Obesity Exercise

The Emotional Weight of Pain: Turning Injuries into Suffering

Decades-long Genome Changes Lead to Cancer Formation

Key Protein from Epstein-Barr Virus Rewires DNA Structure

Breakthrough Compound Developed to Prevent Prematurity

Researchers Discover Key Enzyme Regulation Mechanism

Increase in Emergency Department Length of Stay for Older Adults

Cashew Allergen Linked to Child Anaphylaxis

University of Staffordshire Health Psychologists Support Menopausal Women

Gamma-Secretase Enzyme Selects Partners in Alzheimer's Study

Brazilian Researchers Find Malaria-Fighting Compounds

Antidepressant Withdrawal Effects Review Raises Concerns

Lead Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Memory Impairment

Study Links Loneliness to Depression & Poor Health

Challenges in Detecting Postoperative Complications in Kids

Study Reveals Somali Women's Views on FGM/C Tradition

Oxytocin Nasal Spray Benefits Mothers with Postpartum Depression

Peanut Introduction Reduces Childhood Allergy Risk

Study Shows Nutri Platform Benefits Type 2 Diabetes Care

Women Experience Intense Alcohol Effects: Study

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Antibiotic Residue in Wastewater Spurs Bacteria Resistance

Rare Rock Art Panel in Aswan, Egypt: Elite First Dynasty Figure

Ancient Riverbeds on Mars Hint at Watery Past

Psychology of Sports Fandom: Neurological and Religious Parallels

Lime Addition in Soils Reduces CO2 Emissions

Rising Fungal Resistance in Dutch Hospitals

Caligula's Surprising Botanical Expertise Unveiled

Male Guppies: Orange Hue Indicates Virility

Scientists Discover Diverse Bacterial Wall Strategies

Vera Rubin Observatory Reaches Milestone: LSST Survey Begins

Bayes Business School Analysis: Global Economy Turbulence

Novel Particle Acceleration Method Unlocks Cosmic Ray Behavior

Researchers Investigate Graphite to Diamond Transformation

Theropod Dinosaur Fossils Reveal Flight-Related Bone

Ke Chen's Commentary on Study in Geophysical Research Letters

Optimizing Bass Fishing Tournaments: Keeping Fish Healthy

International Astronomers Measure Mass of Ancient Star

Study Reveals Ineffectiveness of Short Disinformation Interventions

Strategic Agricultural De-Intensification in EU: Key Policy Brief

Challenges in Hydrocyanation: Regioselectivity Control

Study Reveals DNA Letter Sequence Impact on Transcription Accuracy

50 Drowning Fatalities Annually in Great Lakes

DNA Packaging in Cell Nucleus: Vital for Cell Viability

Maser Technology: Enhancing Magnetic Resonance Scanners

Aalto University Leads Peatland Restoration Study

Light-Based Neural Networks: Faster Computing, Lower Energy

Tick Season Warning: Early Start, Extended Risk

Bright and Dark Excitons in Solids: Quantum State Storage

Study Reveals Strategy to Boost Nanomedicine Safety

Study Finds Unique Fish Communities on Seafloor

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Ad Blockers Unintentionally Expose Users to Risky Content

Ad blockers may be showing users more problematic ads, study finds

Collaborative research pushes perovskite minimodule performance to new heights

First U.S. Perovskite Minimodule Hits 24.0% Efficiency

Enhanced Battery Electrodes Boost Energy Density

Why thick battery electrodes fail: Chemistry, not structure, holds the key

Precision Surgery: Navigating Lung Tumor Maze

Semiconducting polymers and collagen combine to create safe, green wearable tech

Formal guidelines can enable AI to precisely maneuver and position medical needles

Expanding Wearable Tech: Flexible, Safe, Eco-Friendly Materials

LinkedIn Suggestions for Connecting with Familiar Faces

How LinkedIn's algorithm can help us find new uses for existing medicines

High-temperature shape memory alloys could boost fighter jet efficiency and performance

High-Temperature Shape Memory Alloys in Aerospace Industry

Humanoid Surgical Robots: Solution for Doctor Burnout

Robot Performs Gallbladder Removal Surgery Independently

Humanoid robots in the operating room could address surgery delays and staff shortages

Autonomous gallbladder removal: Robot performs first realistic surgery without human help

US Senate Passes GENIUS Act Impacting Cryptocurrency

Genius Act: This new US cryptocurrency law could pave the way for the next global financial crisis

Nvidia Makes History with $4 Trillion Market Valuation

AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4 trillion valuation

Egypt needs more drinkable water. How windy coastal resorts could help

Egypt's Looming Water Crisis: Nile Strain and Population Surge

How M&S responds to its cyber-attack could have a serious impact on its future and its customers

Marks & Spencer Cyber-Attack: £300 Million Profit Hit

HUSH: Holistic panoramic 3D scene understanding using spherical harmonics

New AI Tech Extracts 3D Indoor Info from Single Photo

New design strategy boosts performance of all-solid-state ion-selective electrodes

Novel Material Design Strategy Enhances Ion-Selective Electrode Performance

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Wednesday, 7 October 2020

New study confirms advice given to the UK government about school closures

Several predictions made by experts ahead of the UK-wide lockdown in March are confirmed in a detailed re-analysis of the data published by The BMJ today.

Pregnancy complications linked to heightened risk of heart disease and stroke in later life

Pregnancy complications such as miscarriage, pre-eclampsia, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and pre-term birth are linked to a heightened risk of heart disease in later life, suggests an overarching (umbrella) analysis of data published by The BMJ today.

Exercise intensity not linked to mortality risk in older adults, finds trial

Exercise intensity appears to make no difference to risk of mortality among older adults, suggests a randomised controlled trial from Norway published by The BMJ today.

New York to impose new shutdowns in coronavirus hot spots

New York state will reinstate restrictions on businesses, houses of worship and schools in and near areas where coronavirus cases are spiking, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, saying the severity of shutdowns would vary by proximity to the hot spots.

'Smart' male chastity device vulnerable to locking by hackers: researchers

A security flaw in an internet-connected male chastity device could allow hackers to remotely lock it—leaving users trapped, researchers have warned.

Last month warmest September on record globally: EU

Earth's surface was warmer last month than during any September on record, with temperatures since January tracking those of the hottest ever calendar year in 2016, the European Union's Earth Observation Programme said Wednesday.

Boil-water notice lifted from Texas city where microbe found

A boil-water notice was lifted Tuesday from the drinking-water system of a Houston-area city where water tainted with a deadly, microscopic parasite was blamed for the death of a 6-year-old boy.

Five things to know about the Big Tech antitrust report

After years of calling Big Tech too big, Democratic lawmakers are calling for Congress to rein in Facebook, Google, Amazon and Apple by breaking them up, limiting future mergers and blocking self-dealing that could hurt competitors.

Government probes Microsoft's effort to boost diversity

Microsoft says the U.S. Labor Department is scrutinizing its efforts to boost Black employment and leadership at the tech company.

Panel to announce 2020 Nobel Prize for chemistry

The 2020 Nobel Prize for chemistry is being announced Wednesday, an award that has frequently honored work which led to practical applications in wide use today—such as last year's win for the brains behind the lithium-ion battery.

US agency wants 2 months safety data before approving COVID-19 vaccine

The US Food and Drug Administration made public its guidance for issuing emergency approval for a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, making it clear it wants to see follow-up two months after trial volunteers have their second dose.

Hurricane Delta bears down on Mexico's Caribbean coast

Hurricane Delta churned towards Mexico's Caribbean coast on Wednesday as thousands of tourists hunkered down in emergency shelters in a string of major beach resorts.

California's August Complex largest fire in state's history

NOAA/NASA's Suomi NPP satellite captured another startling image of the August Complex of fires that has grown to over 1,000,000 acres burned (1,006,140 acres total) and because of that grim milestone the complex has been dubbed a "gigafire." The August Complex is only 58% contained. Inciweb reports that: "In the northeast zone, active behavior continues. Structures in Hidden Valley, Trinity Pines/Post Mountain, Wildwood and Platina are threatened by fire spread. Short range spotting and fire spread toward Hidden Valley has increased potential for impact to structures."

Women's expected longevity linked to age at birth of last child

No one knows for sure how long they will live. A new study, however, suggests that leukocyte telomere length may offer some key insights into a woman's longevity and further demonstrates how maternal age at birth of last child affects telomere length and long-term health. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Catheter ablation linked to reduced risk of dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation

People with atrial fibrillation have a reduced risk of dementia if they undergo a procedure called catheter ablation to restore the normal rhythm of their heart, according to a new study published today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal.

Study finds 'missing link' in the evolutionary history of carbon-fixing protein rubisco

A team of scientists has discovered an ancient form of rubisco, the most abundant enzyme on Earth and critical to life as we know it.

New study rebuts 75-year-old belief in reptile evolution

Challenging a 75-year-old notion about how and when reptiles evolved during the past 300 million-plus years involves a lot of camerawork, loads of CT scanning, and, most of all, thousands of miles of travel. Just check the stamps in Tiago R. Simões ' passport.

Factors that increase or decrease suicidal behavior risk in adolescents

An analysis of relevant studies published to date has identified certain risk factors associated with suicidal behavior in adolescents. The analysis also revealed certain protective factors that may reduce the likelihood of suicidal behavior.

Prevalence of suicide-related behaviors among physicians

An analysis of published studies has found a relatively high prevalence of suicidal behaviors among physicians. The findings are published in Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior.

Protective factors against suicidal behaviors among black college students

Having a strong ethnic identity was linked with a lower risk of suicidal behaviors among Black college students in a recent study published in the Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development.

Risk of human-to-wildlife transmission of the COVID-19 virus

There's considerable risk that humans transmit SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to wildlife, according to a perspective article published in Mammal Review.

This 'squidbot' jets around and takes pics of coral and fish

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have built a squid-like robot that can swim untethered, propelling itself by generating jets of water. The robot carries its own power source inside its body. It can also carry a sensor, such as a camera, for underwater exploration.

Applying artificial intelligence to science education

A new review published in the Journal of Research in Science Teaching highlights the potential of machine learning—a subset of artificial intelligence—in science education. Although the authors initiated their review before the COVID-19 outbreak, the pandemic highlights the need to examine cutting-edge digital technologies as we re-think the future of teaching and learning.