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Russia 'expected' to launch rescue ship to ISS on Feb 24: official

2023-02-18T09:14:00.003-08:00

Russia's space agency said Saturday it was planning to send a rescue ship on February 24 to bring home three astronauts whose return vehicle was damaged by a tiny meteoroid.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/russia-expected-to-launch-rescue-ship-to-iss-on-feb-24-official

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Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu

2023-02-18T09:14:00.001-08:00

A recent bird flu outbreak at a mink farm has reignited worries about the virus spreading more broadly to people.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/why-sick-minks-are-reigniting-worries-about-bird-flu

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'Lego-like' universal connector makes assembling stretchable devices a snap

2023-02-15T08:27:00.009-08:00

An international team led by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a universal connector to assemble stretchable devices simply and quickly, in a "Lego-like" manner.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/lego-like-universal-connector-makes-assembling-stretchable-devices-a-snap

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Analysis seeks online advertising protocols for data transparency, consumer privacy and brand safety

2023-02-15T08:27:00.007-08:00

Several Internet business experts see a technology that has made cryptocurrencies possible as a panacea to today's online advertising accountability woes that stem from ad-tech giants hoarding the ad engagement data in their walled gardens.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/analysis-seeks-online-advertising-protocols-for-data-transparency-consumer-privacy-and-brand-safety

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Expert promotes balance of moderation and engagement in technology ethics

2023-02-15T08:27:00.005-08:00

While social media companies court criticism with who they choose to ban, tech ethics experts say the more important function these companies control happens behind the scenes in what they recommend.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/expert-promotes-balance-of-moderation-and-engagement-in-technology-ethics

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Deep-learning tool boosts X-ray imaging resolution and hydrogen fuel cell performance

2023-02-15T08:27:00.003-08:00

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have developed an algorithm that produces high-resolution modeled images from lower-resolution micro X-ray computerized tomography (CT).

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/deep-learning-tool-boosts-x-ray-imaging-resolution-and-hydrogen-fuel-cell-performance

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Canada's first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building is on track to propel Ontario's energy transition

2023-02-15T08:27:00.001-08:00

Office buildings are typically not energy efficient, and globally they contribute to nearly a third of greenhouse gas emissions from construction to end of life. A new study out of the University of Waterloo analyzes data-driven improvements in Canada's first zero-carbon, net-positive energy building showing how they play a vital role in that building generating more energy than it consumes.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/canadas-first-zero-carbon-net-positive-energy-building-is-on-track-to-propel-ontarios-energy-transition

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Researchers use radiomics to predict heart attacks

2023-02-14T08:44:00.007-08:00

Researchers are using an approach called radiomics to predict future cardiac events like heart attacks, according to a study published in Radiology. Radiomics allows researchers to extract quantitative, or measurable, data from CT images that can reveal disease characteristics not visible in the images alone.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/researchers-use-radiomics-to-predict-heart-attacks

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Thrombectomy comparable to medical management for strokes, finds study

2023-02-14T08:44:00.005-08:00

A surgical procedure called thrombectomy is a safe and feasible treatment option for a rare type of stroke, according to a study published in Radiology.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/thrombectomy-comparable-to-medical-management-for-strokes-finds-study

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Epidemiologist answers questions about the bivalent booster

2023-02-14T08:44:00.003-08:00

When vaccines for COVID-19 rolled out in late 2020, people of all ages rushed to get in line. We flaunted our vaccination cards on social media and helped find appointments for friends and family.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/epidemiologist-answers-questions-about-the-bivalent-booster

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Mysterious brain activity in mice watching a movie could help tackle Alzheimer's, improve AI

2023-02-14T08:44:00.001-08:00

Even the legendary filmmaker Orson Welles couldn't have imagined such a plot twist.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/mysterious-brain-activity-in-mice-watching-a-movie-could-help-tackle-alzheimers-improve-ai

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Amazon's Zoox robotaxis take to California roads

2023-02-14T01:07:00.005-08:00

The Amazon subsidiary Zoox on Monday said its self-driving vehicles with no manual controls took to California public roads over the weekend, calling it a major breakthrough for the robotaxi industry.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/amazons-zoox-robotaxis-take-to-california-roads

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Ford to build new US electric battery plant with Chinese partner

2023-02-14T01:07:00.003-08:00

US auto manufacturer Ford announced Monday that it will build a new $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan, diversifying its battery offerings with technology from a Chinese company as it boosts electric vehicle production.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/ford-to-build-new-us-electric-battery-plant-with-chinese-partner

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Reports: T-Mobile users experience service outages across US

2023-02-14T01:07:00.001-08:00

Customers of wireless provider T-Mobile US Inc. reported widespread service outages in the U.S. late Monday, according to websites tracking service interruptions.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/reports-t-mobile-users-experience-service-outages-across-us

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$13,000 fine for breaking virus rules in England

2020-09-20T04:04:00.005-07:00

People in England who refuse to self-isolate to stop the spread of coronavirus could face fines of up to £10,000 ($13,000, 11,000 euros) under tough new regulations announced Saturday to tackle a surge in cases.

Q&A: What does banning TikTok and WeChat mean for users?

2020-09-20T04:04:00.003-07:00

The U.S. government is cracking down on the Chinese apps TikTok and WeChat, starting by barring them from app stores on Sunday.

Robert W. Gore, the inventor of Gore-Tex fabric, dead at 83

2020-09-20T04:04:00.001-07:00

Robert W. Gore, whose invention of what created the breathable-yet-waterproof fabric known as Gore-Tex revolutionized outdoor wear and helped spawn uses in numerous other fields, has died. He was 83.

Storms Alpha and Beta named for Greek alphabet, second time ever

2020-09-19T03:04:00.015-07:00

Meteorologists were forced to break out the Greek alphabet Friday to name Atlantic storms for only the second time ever after the 2020 hurricane season blew through their usual list, ending on Tropical Storm Wilfred.

Polio vaccine in the crossfire of misinformation

2020-09-19T03:04:00.013-07:00

As scientists around the world rush to find a vaccine to stem the spread of COVID-19, another deadly disease, polio, has become the latest target of misinformation campaigns online.

US TikTok users prepare for a possible exit from platform

2020-09-19T03:04:00.011-07:00

American TikTok users reacted with a collective shrug Friday to the US move to ban new downloads of the video-sharing app—but many are already planning an exit to other platforms should the clampdown lead to an outright ban.

'Power of positive': Michigan conjoined twins separated

2020-09-19T03:04:00.009-07:00

Doctors at the University of Michigan have separated 1-year-old conjoined twin sisters.

In California, Wi-fi minivans help disadvantaged students

2020-09-19T03:04:00.007-07:00

A minivan with a Wi-fi router attached to the dashboard and a satellite antenna on the roof is helping 200 disadvantaged students in Santa Ana, close to Los Angeles, cope with the rigors of distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic.

WeChat, TikTok ban is test for open internet, free expression

2020-09-19T03:04:00.005-07:00

The US ban on Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok sets up a pivotal legal challenge on digital free expression with important ramifications for the global internet ecosystem.

Evidence-based vocational rehab practices raise employment rates after spinal cord injury

2020-09-19T03:04:00.003-07:00

Researchers at Kessler Foundation authored a new article, "Employment after spinal cord injury," published by Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports on May 24, 2020. Authored by John O'Neill, Ph.D., and Trevor Dyson-Hudson, MD, the article highlights evidence-based practices in vocational rehabilitation.

Pointed tips on aluminum 'octopods' increase catalytic reactivity

2020-09-19T03:04:00.001-07:00

Points matter when designing nanoparticles that drive important chemical reactions using the power of light.