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International Doctors Delayed, U.S. Hospitals Face Staff Shortage

Late-Night Dairy's Dream Impact: Scientific Backing

Understanding the Impact of Gut Bacteria on Health

Study Reveals Infants' Gut Bacteria Impact Disease Risk

Leipzig University Study: Reliable Brain Cell Communication

Government Webpages on Gender and Sexual Orientation Vanish Post-Trump Inauguration

Pregnant Women's Comprehensive Health Monitoring

Breast Cancer Relapse Risk: Dormant Tumor Cells Persist

Pioneer Fellow Develops Hydrogel for Chronic Wound Healing

Man in His 50s Dies from Lyssavirus in New South Wales

Structured Exercise Program Lowers Death Risk

Covid-19 Impact: Women's Health Hit Harder Than Men's

Planned C-Section Linked to Higher Leukemia Risk

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher COVID-19 Risk

Physician Associates: Safe and Effective Care Under Supervision

Large Oncosomes in Blood: Key for Cancer Diagnosis

Measles Outbreak Hits Kentucky: 1,267 Cases Nationwide

Fireworks Safety: Experts Warn of Fourth of July Risks

National Health Spending Growth Outpaces GDP from 2024-2033

Variability in Commercial Pricing for General Surgery Services

Chinese Medicine Ingredient Boosts Autoimmune Treatment

Community-Based Pneumococcal Vaccination Program in Sera Town

Surgeons' Precise Techniques for Nerve Protection

Study Shows Introducing Peanut Butter and Eggs at Six Months Reduces Allergy Risk

Study Reveals Rising Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Study Reveals 15% Doxycycline Use in Dutch LGBTQ+ Community

First-Ever Map Reveals Chikungunya Virus T Cell Triggers

Nad+ Deficiency Accelerates Aging

Study: Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Vary by Sex and Education

Predicting Friend's Response to Hurtful Comment

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Sydney Researchers Harness Lightning for Ammonia Production

Trekking Through Bornean Rainforest: Searching for Jungle Frogs

Genetic Technique Reveals Insights on Mitochondria

Record Low Temperatures Hit Argentina, Chile, Uruguay

Firefighters Gain Control Over Major Wildfire in Izmir

Switzerland's Glaciers Witness Early Melting: Glacier Loss Day

Wildfire on Crete Forces Evacuation, New Blaze Near Athens

Scientists Collaborate to Restore Miami Reef

Astronomers Unveil Nearby Spiral Galaxy in Brilliant Colors

Study Reveals Tharsis Fish Choking on Belemnites

Water Scarcity Challenge in Country Townships

Astronomers Discover Quasi-Periodic Oscillations in XTE J0111.2−7317

NASA's New Horizons Achieves Deep Space Stellar Navigation

Study Explores Earth4All Scenarios for Human Well-Being

Early Humans' High-Calorie Diet: Balancing Protein, Carbs, and Fat

Alarming 92% Coral Mortality at Lizard Island Reef

Tin Catalysts: Unlocking Potential for Reactions

300,000-Year-Old Wooden Tools Unearthed in Gantangqing

Challenges in Understanding Life Science Statistics

Demise of Hong Kong's League of Social Democrats

NASA Captures Stunning Multicolored Stars in Unexplored Cluster

European Village Biodiversity: A Neglected Study Area

Beluga Whale Kimalu Recovers from Historic Surgery

Eyewitness Misidentifications: The Power of Memory Testing

Breakthrough Nanomaterial Enhances Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Urgent Call: Aflatoxin Control in Pakistan's Feed Supply

New Eco-Friendly Plastic for Wearable Electronics

Kepler Data Unveils Two Planets in Unique Orbit

Eth Zurich and Ansto Collaboration Reveals SiC Device Breakthrough

Family Structure Evolution: Global Kinship Shifts Analyzed

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Pilot program integrates AI-generated notes with human community notes on X platform

"X Introduces Community Notes to Combat Misinformation"

Scientists Pursue New Semiconductor Materials for Enhanced Solar Cell Efficiency

Robotic probe quickly measures semiconductor properties to accelerate solar panel development

Open-source engine enables high-performance data processing for Internet of Things devices

Playing games with robots makes people see them as more humanlike

Interacting with Robots Shapes Human Perception

Berlin Institute Releases NebulaStream: Next-Gen IoT Processing

3D-printed magnetoelastic smart pen may help diagnose Parkinson's

Thousands Overlooked: Parkinson's Disease Progression Unnoticed

Spoken Language Models: Next-Gen Tech Learning Human Speech

Researcher develops 'SpeechSSM,' opening up possibilities for a 24-hour AI voice assistant

Luna v1.0 & FlexQAOA bring constraint-aware quantum optimization to real-world problems

Aqarios Unveils Luna V1.0: Quantum Optimization Milestone

AI designs new underwater gliders with shapes inspired by marine animals

Efficient Aquatic Navigation: Secrets of Fish and Seals

Researchers develop a quality design method for real-time videos from uncrewed aerial vehicles

University of Tsukuba Unveils SPADE Method for UAV Video Quality

Hydrogen Infrastructure Rollout in EU Reveals Regulatory Gaps

Study finds EU hydrogen station rollout may cause millions in annual losses

Congress Passes Bill Ending Federal Tax Incentives for Electric Vehicles

What to know about buying electric vehicles after the federal tax incentives end

Interdisciplinary Team Studies Cooling Methods on Satellite

Space-based experiments show wax-filled heat sinks keep electronics cooler for longer

Nostalgic Paint-By-Number Sets: Colorful Creations

NASA advances pressure-sensitive paint research capability

Architects Enhancing Society Through New Building Approach

Importance of Clean Water for Health and Industry

ReSURF: Stretchable, self-healing water quality sensor enables ultrafast surveillance

New book explores 'socially sustainable' architecture

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Sunday, 28 July 2019

Robotic surgical tool, not medical evidence, drives free hernia screenings

Some hospitals are trying a curious new tactic to attract patients: free hernia screenings.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/robotic-surgical-tool-not-medical-evidence-drives-free-hernia-screenings

In science, questions matter a lot. Men are more likely than women to ask them

When Beryl Cummings asked her first-ever question in the auditorium at a genetics conference, she chose a topic she knew a lot about, formulated her question as meticulously as she could, and addressed her query to a female presenter.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/in-science-questions-matter-a-lot-men-are-more-likely-than-women-to-ask-them

Are fighter pilots at greater risk for prostate cancer? The Air Force is now asking

The Air Force has begun to look at whether there's increased risk for prostate cancer among its fighter pilots. A new investigation by McClatchy shows just how serious the problem may be.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/are-fighter-pilots-at-greater-risk-for-prostate-cancer-the-air-force-is-now-asking

Despite vaccine, Ebola is spreading

When Ebola broke out in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a year ago, the global stockpile of a long-anticipated vaccine was 300,000 doses.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/despite-vaccine-ebola-is-spreading

WHO hails new DRC aid in fight against Ebola

The head of the WHO on Saturday said a shortage in funding to halt the spread of the deadly Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo was finally being filled.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/who-hails-new-drc-aid-in-fight-against-ebola

Greece: Magnitude 4.2 aftershock strikes close to Athens

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake has struck not far from Athens and seismologists say it was an aftershock from a stronger quake more than a week ago.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/greece-magnitude-4-2-aftershock-strikes-close-to-athens

Tensions surge over Serbia's small hydropower plants

Deep in the isolated forests of eastern Serbia a digger gouges a channel through the trees for a pipeline to siphon river water, as the coal-reliant country's efforts to clean up its energy habit triggers a hydro "gold rush".

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/tensions-surge-over-serbias-small-hydropower-plants

Poland needs to save water for (non-)rainy day

With his two fishing rods planted firmly on the bank of the Vistula river, 85-year-old Tadeusz Norberciak peers at rocks exposed on the dry riverbed, a telling sign of Poland's looming water crisis.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/poland-needs-to-save-water-for-non-rainy-day

Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north

Nordic countries are experiencing searing temperatures as Europe's record-breaking heatwave moves north, with Norway on Saturday equalling its 1970 record, and many areas recording "tropical nights".

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/nordic-countries-sizzle-as-european-heatwave-moves-north

Vietnam seizes 125 kilos of rhino horn hidden in plaster

Fifty-five pieces of rhino horn were found encased in plaster at an airport in the Vietnamese capital, authorities said Sunday, as the country tries to crack down on sophisticated wildlife smuggling routes.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/vietnam-seizes-125-kilos-of-rhino-horn-hidden-in-plaster

AP Explains: How big a threat is an electromagnetic attack?

When much of Venezuela was plunged into darkness after a massive blackout this week, President Nicolás Maduro blamed the power outage on an "electromagnetic attack" carried out by the U.S.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/ap-explains-how-big-a-threat-is-an-electromagnetic-attack