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Why sick minks are reigniting worries about bird flu

2023-02-18T09:13:00.001-08:00

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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Researchers identify compounds that could lead to an on-demand, short-term contraceptive for men

2023-02-14T09:40:00.001-08:00

In a mouse study, researchers have identified a potential non-hormonal contraceptive that men could take shortly before sexual activity and have fertility restored the next day.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-medical-news/researchers-identify-compounds-that-could-lead-to-an-on-demand-short-term-contraceptive-for-men

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Acceleration of global sea level rise imminent past 1.8°C planetary warming, says study

2023-02-14T09:26:00.003-08:00

A study published in Nature Communications by an international team of scientists shows that an irreversible loss of the West Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets, and a corresponding rapid acceleration of sea level rise, may be imminent if global temperature change cannot be stabilized below 1.8°C, relative to the preindustrial levels.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/acceleration-of-global-sea-level-rise-imminent-past-1-8-c-planetary-warming-says-study

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Hen harrier disagreement could unlock other conservation conflicts

2023-02-14T09:26:00.001-08:00

The long-running disagreement over Britain's hen harriers could offer lessons for other conservation conflicts, new research shows.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/hen-harrier-disagreement-could-unlock-other-conservation-conflicts

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New Earth-sized exoplanet detected in the solar neighborhood

2023-02-12T09:03:00.001-08:00

Using NASA's Kepler spacecraft and Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have discovered a new Earth-sized exoplanet located about 70 light years away from the sun. The newfound exoworld, designated K2-415b, is at least three times more massive than the Earth. The finding was reported in a paper published February 1 on the arXiv pre-print server.

https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/new-earth-sized-exoplanet-detected-in-the-solar-neighborhood

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Study shows California counties overseen by a coroner who is also sheriff underreport officer-involved deaths

2023-02-10T08:39:00.001-08:00

High-profile incidents of deaths by police officers, such as in the cases of George Floyd in Minneapolis and, more recently, Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, have been lightning rods for social movements demanding systemic change in American policing, with calls for greater accountability and transparency, and equal protection for all.
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Much of U.S. Southwest left parched after monsoon season

2020-10-02T02:34:00.041-07:00

Cities across the U.S. Southwest recorded their driest monsoon season on record this year, some with only a trace or no rain.

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires

2020-10-02T02:34:00.039-07:00

California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 30 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.

Amazon: Nearly 20,000 workers tested positive for COVID-19

2020-10-02T02:34:00.037-07:00

Amazon said Thursday that nearly 20,000 of its front-line U.S. workers have tested positive or been presumed positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

'I selfie, therefore I am': Instagram 10 years on

2020-10-02T02:34:00.035-07:00

#Foodporn, #nofilter and #TBT: Little known to the general public a decade ago, Instagram has weaved its way into the daily lives of a billion people, changing the way we eat, travel and consume.

Hacked hospital chain says all 250 US facilities affected

2020-10-02T02:34:00.033-07:00

The hospital chain Universal Health Services said Thursday that computer services at all 250 of its U.S. facilities were hobbled in last weekend's malware attack and efforts to restore hospital networks were continuing.

President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19

2020-10-02T02:34:00.031-07:00

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, he said Friday. The positive test comes a month until the election and after the president has spent the year largely downplaying the threat of the virus.

Why do people respond differently to the same drug?

2020-10-02T02:34:00.029-07:00

Scientists at Scripps Research have comprehensively mapped how a key class of proteins within cells regulates signals coming in from cell surface receptors.

Laundry lint can cause significant tissue damage within marine mussels

2020-10-02T02:34:00.027-07:00

Microscopic fibers created during the laundry cycle can cause damage to the gills, liver and DNA of marine species, according to new research.

Researchers discover a rare genetic form of dementia

2020-10-02T02:34:00.025-07:00

A new, rare genetic form of dementia has been discovered by a team of Penn Medicine researchers. This discovery also sheds light on a new pathway that leads to protein build up in the brain—which causes this newly discovered disease, as well as related neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's Disease—that could be targeted for new therapies. The study was published today in Science.

15-year trend persists in disparate insulin pump use in children

2020-10-02T02:34:00.023-07:00

Insulin pumps are widely used in the management of type 1 diabetes (T1D) and reviews have shown insulin pump therapy to be associated with improved glycemic control, fewer severe hypoglycemia events, and improved quality of life. Yet, non-Hispanic white children (NHW) are more than twice as likely as non-Hispanic Black children (NHB) to use this technology.

Bright light bars big-eyed birds from human-altered landscapes

2020-10-02T02:34:00.021-07:00

New research shows the glaring light in human-altered landscapes, such as livestock pastures and crop fields, can act as a barrier to big-eyed birds, potentially contributing to their decline.

Researchers unveil sensor that rapidly detects COVID-19 infection

2020-10-02T02:34:00.019-07:00

One feature of the COVID-19 virus that makes it so difficult to contain is that it can be easily spread to others by a person who has yet to show any signs of infection. The carrier of the virus might feel perfectly well and go about their daily business—taking the virus with them to work, to the home of a family member, or to public gatherings.

Researchers test brain stimulation in zero gravity

2020-10-02T02:34:00.017-07:00

"It's exciting. I love this stuff!" said Bashar Badran, Ph.D. "This is so fun."

Research may curb economic losses to power plants after earthquakes

2020-10-02T02:34:00.015-07:00

Sitting atop power transformers are wavy shaped bushing systems that play a critical role in supplying communities with electricity. However, these objects are also susceptible to breaking during earthquakes. Once damaged, bushings can cause widespread outages and burden the state with expensive repairs.

Vaccine opposition online uniting around 'civil liberties' argument

2020-10-02T02:34:00.013-07:00

Anti-vaccination discourse on Facebook increased in volume over the last decade, coalescing around the argument that refusing to vaccinate is a civil right, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Public Health. This finding could have serious public health implications as vaccine opponents who unite around a single argument could quickly mobilize into a political movement able to lobby state lawmakers for vaccine exemptions, the researchers say.

Are organ transplant recipients at greater risk of death from COVID-19?

2020-10-02T02:34:00.011-07:00

A new study, published in Transplantation, finds that risk of death from COVID-19 in organ transplant recipients may be based upon how the patient was treated.

Tool helps clear biases from computer vision

2020-10-02T02:34:00.009-07:00

Researchers at Princeton University have developed a tool that flags potential biases in sets of images used to train artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The work is part of a larger effort to remedy and prevent the biases that have crept into AI systems that influence everything from credit services to courtroom sentencing programs.

Influence of bots on spreading vaccine information not as big as you think

2020-10-02T02:34:00.007-07:00

The influence of bots on vaccine-related discussions on social media is a lot smaller than we think, with only a minor fraction of information from bots reaching active social media users.

Enhancing blood sugar control boosts brain health for people with type 2 diabetes

2020-10-02T02:34:00.005-07:00

Controlling blood sugar levels improved the ability to clearly think, learn and remember among people with type 2 diabetes who were overweight, a new study shows. But losing weight, especially for people who were obese, and increasing physical activity produced mixed results.