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Young Adults in US Overconsume Strong Cannabis

Study: Heavy Drinking Linked to Higher Pregnancy Risk

Obesity Linked to Higher Cancer Risk

Roadway Fatalities: Drivers Not Solely Responsible

Study Reveals Skin HPV Link to cSCC

Team Proposes Updates to National Guidelines for Occupational Impairment

Trump Administration Promotes Health Data Upload Initiative

Study Shows Nirsevimab Effective Against RSV in Infants

Study Links Fragmented Sleep to Brain Vessel Damage

California Sees Decrease in Cold Deaths Amid Rising Temperatures

Study Reveals Gender Disparity in MS Drug Treatment

Shot Available for Peanut, Bee, Pollen, Cockroach Allergies

New Technologies for Early Detection of Skin Cancer

Infants Exposed to GABA Anesthetics Show Brain Maturation

Celiac Disease Drug Speeds COVID Recovery

Mutant DJ-1 Gene Role in Hereditary Parkinson's

Researchers Explore Metformin's Mechanism for Type 2 Diabetes

Devastating Impact: Black Death in England

New Male Contraceptive Drug Shows Promise in Human Trials

Feet: Microbial Hotspots Packed with Sweat Glands

Zinc Leaching in Pre-Filled Syringes Detected

Managing Neurogenic Bladder: Impact of Spinal Cord Damage

High Number of Unused Covid Vaccine Doses in Norway

Spike in Nitrous Oxide Deaths in US: Study Findings

Brazilian Researchers Identify Genes Predicting Melanoma Immunotherapy Response

240,000 West Virginia Students to See Change in Cafeteria

Study Reveals Lynch Syndrome Risk for Second Colorectal Cancer

Novel Eye-Tracking Metrics Identify Concussion-Related Vision Disorders

Understanding Major Depressive Disorder: Impact on Daily Life

Impact of State of Alarm on Memory: Haezi Group Study

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Breakthrough: University Scientists Synthesize Bumblebee Protector

Betel Nut Chewing: Ancient Practice Boosts Alertness

Archaeologists Uncover Ancient Siberian Tattoo Secrets

"Revealed: Universe's Hidden Composition Stuns Experts"

Moonquake Ground Acceleration Shifts Lunar Landscapes at Apollo 17 Site

Injured Sea Turtle Returned to Ocean After Boat Strike

Shift Towards Clean-Label Cosmetics: Lavandula Angustifolia Hydrosol Solution

Polish Government's Border Emergency: Impact on Elections

Gulf of Maine Fisheries Thrive Amid Stable Seawater pH

Heat Wave in Southeastern Turkey Sparks Pleas for State Aid

Clothing as Self-Powered Health Sensor

Study on Mental Health of Latina College Students After IPV

New Tool Enhances Small Business Transaction Security

Researchers Uncover Reasons for Bat and Bird Coexistence

Tesla's Bitter Dispute with Swedish Labor Union

Indonesian Domestic Travelers Prioritize Safety Over Service

Florida Panthers Making Comeback with Genetic Rescue

Scientists Develop Open-Source Tool for Quantum Light Simulation

Earth's Climate Systems Vulnerable: Magnets Unveil Surprising Insights

Earthquake Near Kamchatka Peninsula Triggers Tsunami Waves

Trump Withdraws U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement: Global Concerns

Global Study: Cumulative Heat Impact on Young Students

Bilateral Symmetry in Animals: Rare Exceptions Revealed

Study Reveals Instagram Images Influence Public Opinion

Humans Inhaling High Levels of Lung-Penetrating Microplastics

Nisar Satellite Launches Advanced Radar System

Challenges of Water Supply in Space Camping

Earth's Protective Magnetic Field Shields Life from Cosmic Radiation

Astronomy Challenges and Benefits of Larger Distances

Powerful Earthquake Off Russia's Far East Coast Triggers Tsunami Waves

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Tech Industry CEO Blames AI for 2025 Mass Layoffs

Is AI causing tech worker layoffs? That's what CEOs suggest, but the reality is complicated

Tata Motors Acquires Iveco Group for $4.4 Billion

Tata Motors to buy Italy's Iveco for $4.4 bn

Physicist patents quantum computing enhancement method

Quantum Computers: Revolutionizing Data-Intensive Applications

Study Reveals Solar Power's Climate Impact Across U.S.

Study finds a 15% solar power boost could cut US CO₂ emissions by millions of metric tons annually

Viral Roblox Game About Gardening Surprises Summer

Millions are flocking to grow virtual gardens in viral Roblox game created by teenager

Japanese technology giant Panasonic announces a new chief as its profits barely hold up

Panasonic Names New CEO, Sees 1.2% Profit Increase

The Power of Guilt: A Societal Advantage

AI can evolve to feel guilt—but only in certain social environments

Too many em dashes? Weird words like 'delves?' Spotting text written by ChatGPT is still more art than science

Rise of Chatbots: Writing Code, Summarizing Text, and More

Carbon fiber boosts dry-processed battery performance

Breakthrough in Dry Process for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Hiding secret codes in light can protect against fake videos

New Tool for Fact-Checkers in Misinformation Battle

Enduring Ancient Roman Concrete: A 2000-Year Legacy

Is ancient Roman concrete more sustainable than modern concrete?

Wafer-scale 2D InSe semiconductors achieve record performance for next-generation electronics

As AI booms, data centers threaten energy grid and water supplies, expert says

Researchers Develop Wafer-Scale InSe Semiconductors

Massive Data Centers Drive AI Infrastructure Expansion

Harnessing Earth's Deep Heat: Overcoming Geothermal Pumping Challenges

Deep geothermal energy: How gas bubbles can unlock Earth's hidden energy

What does 'drier' really mean in 'green' homes?

New Study Challenges Home Dampness Assumptions

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Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Puzzled otters learn from each other

Asian short-clawed otters learn from each other when solving puzzles to get food, a new study shows.

New fossil seal species rewrites history

The discovery, published today in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B, radically changes scientists' understanding of how seal species evolved around the world.

How hybrid electric and fuel aircraft could green air travel

With air traffic set to increase 5% every year until 2030, scientists are looking at how to make aeroplanes more sustainable. But with current batteries making electric aircraft far too heavy, hybrid fuel and electric models could point the way forward for greener air travel—and could become airborne within 15 years.

Catching the number 1: Aberdeen trials hydrogen buses

The Scottish city of Aberdeen enjoyed a boom after the discovery of oil in the North Sea in the 1960s, propelling it to a central role in the industry.

Big Tech welcomes Biden presidency, but battles loom

Silicon Valley is welcoming the election of Joe Biden as US president even as it girds for a series of battles over tech policy in Washington.

New Xbox hits stores, launching holiday season console war

Microsoft's new Xbox console hit stores worldwide Tuesday, kicking off a holiday season battle with Sony's latest PlayStation model, as the coronavirus pandemic creates unprecedented gaming demand around the world.

McDonald's launching meatless 'McPlant' burger

Fast food giant McDonald's on Monday announced it was launching a new plant-based burger named the "McPlant" to cater to the growing number of people who do not eat meat.

Older adults at greater risk of cardiovascular events, benefit as much from cholesterol-lowering medications

Two studies published today in The Lancet provide fresh evidence on the issue of whether LDL cholesterol-lowering therapies, including statins, can reduce the rate of major cardiovascular events in older people.

Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

Do masks with antiviral coating offer more protection?

As virus spikes, Europe runs low on ICU beds, hospital staff

In Italy lines of ambulances park outside hospitals awaiting beds, and in France the government coronavirus tracking app prominently displays the intensive care capacity taken up by COVID-19 patients: 92.5% and rising. In the ICU in Barcelona, there is no end in sight for the doctors and nurses who endured this once already.

China gears up for world's largest online shopping festival

Chinese consumers are expected to spend tens of billions on everything from fresh food to luxury goods during this year's Singles' Day online shopping festival, as the country recovers from the pandemic.

California seeing biggest jump in virus cases in months

California's coronavirus cases are at their highest levels in months, a disquieting reality Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday was "obviously sobering" and that led San Francisco Bay Area health officials to urge people who travel outside the region to quarantine for two weeks upon return.

Electrifying growth of renewables despite pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic may have dealt a blow to energy demand but growth of renewables in the electric power sector has continued at a record pace, an IEA report said Tuesday.

Key events in development of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Key events in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine by partners Pfizer Inc. and Germany's BioNTech:

EU agrees on tighter rules for surveillance tech exports

The European Union on Monday agreed to tighten up rules for the sale and export of cybersurveillance technology.

US allows 1st emergency use of a COVID-19 antibody drug

U.S. health officials have allowed emergency use of the first antibody drug to help the immune system fight COVID-19, an experimental approach against the virus that has killed more than 238,000 Americans.

Brazil halts trials of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine

Brazil's health regulator said it had suspended clinical trials of a Chinese-developed COVID-19 vaccine after an "adverse incident" involving a volunteer recipient, a blow for one of the most advanced vaccine candidates.

Large, delayed outbreaks of endemic diseases possible following COVID-19 controls

Measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as mask wearing and social distancing are a key tool in combatting the impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. These actions also have greatly reduced incidence of many other diseases, including influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Researchers isolate and decode brain signal patterns for specific behaviors

At any given moment in time, our brain is involved in various activities. For example, when typing on a keyboard, our brain not only dictates our finger movements but also how thirsty we feel at that time. As a result, brain signals contain dynamic neural patterns that reflect a combination of these activities simultaneously. A standing challenge has been isolating those patterns in brain signals that relate to a specific behavior, such as finger movements. Further, developing brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) that help people with neurological and mental disorders requires the translation of brain signals into a specific behavior, a problem called decoding. This decoding also depends on our ability to isolate neural patterns related to specific behaviors. These neural patterns can be masked by patterns related to other activities and can be missed by standard algorithms.

Efforts needed to better integrate family caregivers into health care teams

Integrating family caregivers into a patient's health care team can help improve care quality and the quality of life for both patients and their families, yet family caregivers face significant barriers coordinating their efforts with the formal health care team, according to a new RAND Corporation study.