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Americans Drinking Less Coffee, Soda, Tea but More Caffeine

"Exploring UK's Chemical Defense Research Center"

Development of Brain Circuits After Birth: Biological Processes and Experiences

Post-Workout Fatigue: Legs Like Jelly, Lungs Burning

Measles Outbreak in Rural West Texas: 90 Cases, 16 Hospitalized

Personalized mRNA Vaccine Enhances Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Study: SGLT-2is and GLP-1 RAs Lower COPD Risk

Study Links Higher Calcium Intake to Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

NBA Rising Star Benched for 2024–2025 Season

Best Drink Choices for Kids and Teens: Cow's Milk, Water, Veggie Juice

Majority with Substance Use Disorder Never Seek Treatment

Navigating Pessimism During COVID-19: Fear and Anxiety

Texas Ranks High in Diabetes Rates

Study Links Excessive Screen Time to Future Psychological Distress

Engineered Cells Boost Islet Transplant Survival

Study Shows TRAIL and Focused Ultrasound Reduce Prostate Tumor Size

New Method for Deep Brain Stimulation Developed

Challenges in Roller Skiing Speed Variation

Global Study Identifies Novel Gene for Rare Disease

Diet Rich in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Psoriasis Severity

Novel PET Technique Reveals Spinal Cord Injury Insights

Preeclampsia Study Reveals Blood Sample Patterns

Scientists Investigate HIV Stigma Persistence

Impact of Common Language on Cardiovascular Health

Study Links Central Nervous System Stimulants to Opioid Escalation

Zika Virus in Pregnancy: Neurological Risks Unveiled

Study by American Cancer Society: Aggressive Care in Advanced Cancer

New Tool Identifies Older Adults at Risk of Health Emergencies

"Dietary Programs Overlook Risks of Ultra-Processed Foods"

Improving Poverty Metrics in Tuberculosis Research

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Lead-208 Nucleus Not Spherical: Research Findings

Impact of Domestic Grazers on Ecosystems: Study in Himalayas

Marine Scientists Urge Strategic Management for South Australia's Ecosystems

Light-Triggered Process Breaks Polymers: ETH Zurich Study

Location of Thutmose II's Lost Tomb Confirmed in Luxor

Study Reveals Liquid-Liquid Critical Point in Water

European Skin, Eye, and Hair Evolution Over 45,000 Years

Elon Musk Urges Deorbiting Space Hammer

Parasitic Fly in Hawaii Eavesdrops on Pacific Field Crickets

Study Reveals Extreme Rainfall Surge in Arabia

Ingenious Fusion: Two Heads, Two Instruments, One Feat

Cornell Researchers Estimate North Atlantic Right Whale Population

Physicist Links Timelike and Spacelike Factors

Glass Fertilizer Beads: Sustainable Solution for Agriculture

"Experts: Earth's Defense Against City-Threatening Asteroid"

Exploring Flexible Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers

Groucho Marx's Insight on Community Membership

Virginia's Oyster Reef Restoration Yields Results in Rappahannock

Central Macedonia: Key Food Producer Faces Waste Issue

Revolutionizing Land Monitoring with CLAP Platform

Intensifying Research on Thunderstorm Weather in Beijing

Improving Tower-Based SIF Retrieval for Enhanced Photosynthesis Tracking

Global Climate Crisis: Drought Impact on 55 Million

Rare Blue Whale Births Puzzle Scientists

Researchers Show Light Self-Imaging in Cylindrical Systems

South Korean Consumers Spend More as Air Pollution Rises

Study Shows Streamlined Workflow Detects Listeria in Food

AI Detects Animal Emotions with 89.49% Accuracy

Researchers Explore Drug Delivery via Gas Bubbles

NUS Researchers Pioneer Fluorinated Oxetanes Transformation

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London Model Alexsandrah Gondora Utilizes AI Replica for Efficiency

Hong Kong and Singapore Lead Asian Crypto Hub Race

Toyota Plans Robotics and AI Testing in Woven City

Cryptocurrency Exchange Hit by $1.5 Billion Hack

Unlocking Geothermal Energy Potential: Key Factors for Success

Improving Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells

Study Reveals Limits of AI Reasoning

Automated Web Application Scanner Utilizing Large Language Models

Robots Engineered as Smart Materials Mimic Living Systems

Apple Limits Encryption for UK iPhone Users

Chinese Tech Firms Confident Amid DeepSeek Scrutiny

The Impact of Photovoltaic Panel Design on Solar Adoption

Hydrogen: Reality Check on Green Wonder Fuel

Rise of Deepfake: Global Legal Scrutiny

Roboticists Develop Nature-Inspired Systems

Smartwatch Sale: 20% Off Coupon at Nearby Store

Challenges in Commercializing Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells

"Derecho Strikes Houston: Tall Buildings Damaged"

AI's Limitations in Transforming Organizational Processes

AI Plans Trip Itinerary, Books Flights, Arranges Transport

Small Cylindrical Parts: Deep Drawing Process Risks

New Technique Enhances Food-Delivery Efficiency

China Deploys Advanced Helicopter-Borne Detection System

Harnessing Untapped Potential in Homes and Vehicles to Strengthen Local Power Grids

Indian Institute of Technology Advances Bifacial Solar Cells

Efficient Heat Management for Electronics: Challenges and Solutions

New Technique Reduces Imperfections in 3D Printing

"U.S. Navy Employs Laser Tech for High-Speed Defense"

Dynamic Facial Projection Mapping: AR's Impact on Entertainment

UK's Ambitious Plan: Transitioning to Electric Transport

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Monday, 29 July 2019

Globally, more than 11 million years of healthy life lost due to childhood cancer in 2017

While the number of new cancer cases in children and adolescents (aged 0-19 years) is relatively low at around 416,500 globally in 2017, treatment-related ill-health and disability and fatal cancer are estimated to cause around 11.5 million years of healthy life lost globally every year, according to the first Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) to assess childhood and adolescent cancer burden in 195 countries in 2017, published in The Lancet Oncology journal.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/globally-more-than-11-million-years-of-healthy-life-lost-due-to-childhood-cancer-in-2017

Study shows power of refocusing student stress in middle school transition

A new study by education researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that proactively addressing students' anxieties with clear and cost-effective messaging early in the school year can lead to a lasting record of higher grades, better attendance, and fewer behavioral problems for sixth graders embarking on their stressful first year of middle school.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/study-shows-power-of-refocusing-student-stress-in-middle-school-transition

'Tickle' therapy could help slow ageing

'Tickling' the ear with a small electrical current appears to rebalance the autonomic nervous system for over-55s, potentially slowing down one of the effects of ageing, according to new research.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/tickle-therapy-could-help-slow-ageing

To get customers to buy more in the future, help them buy a gift

Researchers from the University of Paderborn and University of Rostock, both in Germany, published a new paper in the Journal of Marketing that examines how the purchase of a gift may promote future brand loyalty with the gifted brand.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/to-get-customers-to-buy-more-in-the-future-help-them-buy-a-gift

Birthweight, height together provide insight into future heart health

It's the proportionately of a newborn—a measure that includes both birthweight and length—that may best tell doctors whether a child is born with an increased risk for heart problems later in life, investigators report.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/birthweight-height-together-provide-insight-into-future-heart-health

NASA tracks wildfires from above to aid firefighters below

Every evening from late spring to early fall, two planes lift off from airports in the western United States and fly through the sunset, each headed for an active wildfire, and then another, and another. From 10,000 feet above ground, the pilots can spot the glow of a fire, and occasionally the smoke enters the cabin, burning the eyes and throat.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/nasa-tracks-wildfires-from-above-to-aid-firefighters-below

Individuals with obesity get more satisfaction from their food

The propensity to overeat may, in part, be a function of the satisfaction derived from eating. A new study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, published by Elsevier, found no significant difference in taste perceptions between participants of normal weight and those who were overweight. However, participants with obesity had initial taste perceptions that were greater than participants who were not obese, which declined at a more gradual rate than participants who were not obese. This quantification of satisfaction from food may help explain why some people eat more than others.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/individuals-with-obesity-get-more-satisfaction-from-their-food

Support needed for foster carers of LGBTQ young people

More support is needed for fosters carers looking after LGBTQ young people, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/support-needed-for-foster-carers-of-lgbtq-young-people

Cardiac device complications vary widely among hospitals

The chances of patients experiencing complications after having a cardiac device implanted vary according to where they have the procedure.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/cardiac-device-complications-vary-widely-among-hospitals

'Digital twins'—An aid to tailor medication to individual patients

Advanced computer models of diseases can be used to improve diagnosis and treatment. The goal is to develop the models to "digital twins" of individual patients. Those twins may help to computationally identify and try the best medication, before actually treating a patient. The models are the result of an international study, published in the open access journal Genome Medicine.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/digital-twins-an-aid-to-tailor-medication-to-individual-patients

Scientists reproduce the dynamics behind astrophysical shocks

High-energy shock waves driven by solar flares and coronal mass ejections of plasma from the sun erupt throughout the solar system, unleashing magnetic space storms that can damage satellites, disrupt cell phone service and blackout power grids on Earth. Also driving high-energy waves is the solar wind—plasma that constantly flows from the sun and buffets the Earth's protective magnetic field.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/scientists-reproduce-the-dynamics-behind-astrophysical-shocks

After years of decline, some European seagrass meadows show signs of recovery

European research has found that a third of European seagrass was lost to disease, declining water quality and coastal development, chiefly during the 1970s and 1980s. However, since the late 20th century that decline has been gradually slowing and in some places seagrass meadows are recovering as a result of EU measures to improve water quality. The findings, made by European scientists including Marieke van Katwijk at Radboud University, have been published in Nature Communications.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/after-years-of-decline-some-european-seagrass-meadows-show-signs-of-recovery

Scientists look to synthetic biology and 3-D printing for life support in space

As NASA gears up to send humans back to the moon or even to Mars, they'll need to figure out how to keep these humans healthy and safe, far away from the resource-abundant Earth.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/scientists-look-to-synthetic-biology-and-3-d-printing-for-life-support-in-space

Single-electrode material streamlines functions into a tiny chip

The ability to combine many functions into a single microchip is a significant advance in the quest to perfect the tiny, self-powered sensors that will expand the Internet of things. KAUST researchers have managed to combine sensing, energy-harvesting, current-rectifying and energy-storage functions into a single microchip.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/single-electrode-material-streamlines-functions-into-a-tiny-chip

Adjusting pH levels in drinking water may be key to combating the obesity crisis

Obesity and health problems caused by high sugar content in drinks can be tackled by increasing the pH level and reducing the quantity of total dissolved solids (TDS) in water, according to research from the University of Sheffield, Innovate UK, De Montfort University and WET Global Ltd.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/adjusting-ph-levels-in-drinking-water-may-be-key-to-combating-the-obesity-crisis

Digitizing and replicating the world of materials

Is it possible to digitally replicate the way light shines off silk, the kaleidoscope of colors on butterfly wings, or the structure of fabrics, plastics, and stones? A team of researchers at EPFL's Realistic Graphics Lab, headed by Wenzel Jakob, is developing computer models to do just that. Their process begins by meticulously digitizing any material they can lay their hands on, using a sophisticated machine called a gonio-photometer.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/digitizing-and-replicating-the-world-of-materials

Next satellite in the European Data Relay System is fueled

The second satellite to join the constellation that forms the European Data Relay System (EDRS) has finished fueling and is days away from launch.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/next-satellite-in-the-european-data-relay-system-is-fueled

Research team develops technology for creating flexible sensors on topographic surfaces

At the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Dr. Hyunjung Yi of the Post-Silicon Semiconductor Institute and her research team have developed a transfer-printing technology that uses hydrogel and nano ink to create high-performance sensors on flexible substrates of diverse shapes and structures.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/research-team-develops-technology-for-creating-flexible-sensors-on-topographic-surfaces

Could viruses affect climate? New study probes effects on global nutrient cycle

Nowadays we're getting more used to the idea that entire ecosystems of tiny bacteria are living on our skin, in the soil of our gardens and within the oceans where we catch dinner.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/could-viruses-affect-climate-new-study-probes-effects-on-global-nutrient-cycle

Scientists film rotating carbonyl sulphide molecules

Scientists have used precisely tuned pulses of laser light to film the ultrafast rotation of a molecule. The resulting "molecular movie" tracks one and a half revolutions of carbonyl sulphide (OCS)—a rod-shaped molecule consisting of one oxygen, one carbon and one sulphur atom—taking place within 125 trillionths of a second, at a high temporal and spatial resolution. The team headed by DESY's Jochen Küpper from the Center for Free-Electron Laser Science (CFEL) and Arnaud Rouzée from the Max Born Institute in Berlin are presenting their findings in the journal Nature Communications. CFEL is a cooperation of DESY, the Max Planck Society and Universität Hamburg.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/scientists-film-rotating-carbonyl-sulphide-molecules

NASA's Mars 2020 rover does biceps curls

The robotic arm on NASA's Mars 2020 rover does not have deltoids, triceps or biceps, but it can still curl heavy weights with the best. In this time-lapse video, taken July 19, 2019, in the clean room of the Spacecraft Assembly Facility at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, the rover's 7-foot-long (2.1-meter-long) arm handily maneuvers 88 pounds' (40 kilograms') worth of sensor-laden turret as it moves from a deployed to a stowed configuration.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/nasas-mars-2020-rover-does-biceps-curls

Global scheme to cut price of expensive hepatitis drugs boosts treatment rate

An initiative to improve access to high-cost hepatitis C treatments in poorer countries has resulted in more people being treated for the disease.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/global-scheme-to-cut-price-of-expensive-hepatitis-drugs-boosts-treatment-rate

Prosthetics for retinal stimulation

In a study recently published in Advanced Biomedical Engineering, researchers at Okayama University report a thin photoelectric film which can stimulate degenerated retinal tissues of the eye.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/prosthetics-for-retinal-stimulation

Radio galaxy 3C 236 investigated with LOFAR

Using the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR) astronomers took a closer look at the giant radio galaxy 3C 236. The observations, detailed in a paper published July 22 on the arXiv pre-print repository, shed more light on the morphology and structure of 3C 236, which could be helpful in advancing our knowledge about radio galaxies in general.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/radio-galaxy-3c-236-investigated-with-lofar

Discovery could lead to new treatments for Parkinson's, other brain diseases

A small protein previously associated with cell dysfunction and death in fact serves a critical function in repairing breaks in DNA, according to new research led by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/discovery-could-lead-to-new-treatments-for-parkinsons-other-brain-diseases

It pays to explore in times of uncertainty

When making choices, people tend either to go with what they know or try something new. We experience this trade-off every day, whether choosing a route to work or buying breakfast cereal. But does one strategy have an advantage over another? Researchers decided to examine this question by looking at fishing boat captains, who face this choice again and again when deciding where to fish.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/it-pays-to-explore-in-times-of-uncertainty

Every transistor has a unique quantum fingerprint—but can it be used as a form of ID?

We might imagine that electric current flows as a smooth, even stream of electrons through our electronics devices, but at the quantum scale the flow of electric current might be more accurately pictured as a bubbling brook containing many tiny ripples. These ripples can be caused by single-electron effects, which arise due to the repulsion among electrons confined in very small spaces, such as trap sites in transistors. Single-electron effects can lead to tiny changes in the current-voltage characteristics of these devices.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/every-transistor-has-a-unique-quantum-fingerprint-but-can-it-be-used-as-a-form-of-id

High levels of estrogen in the womb linked to autism

Scientist have identified a link between exposure to high levels of oestrogen sex hormones in the womb and the likelihood of developing autism. The findings are published today in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/high-levels-of-estrogen-in-the-womb-linked-to-autism

Researchers develop novel imaging approach with potential to identify patients with CAD

Coronary artery disease (CAD) - caused by plaque buildup in the artery walls that constricts the flow of blood to the heart—is the most common form of heart disease and the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Non-invasive imaging such as cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging is often used to diagnose coronary heart disease. However, current techniques are cumbersome, costly and expose patients to adverse health risks.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/researchers-develop-novel-imaging-approach-with-potential-to-identify-patients-with-cad

Earth's 2019 resources 'budget' spent by July 29: report

Mankind will have used up its allowance of natural resources such as water, soil and clean air for all of 2019 by Monday, a report said.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/earths-2019-resources-budget-spent-by-july-29-report

28 days later, French deep-sea divers back from the depths

After 28 days below the sea at a crushing depth of 120 metres, a team of four researchers emerged into the sunshine at the French Mediterranean port of Marseille on Sunday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/28-days-later-french-deep-sea-divers-back-from-the-depths

Msholo the African elephant leaves San Diego for Atlanta

An African elephant that spent a decade at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has moved across the country to a new home at Zoo Atlanta.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/msholo-the-african-elephant-leaves-san-diego-for-atlanta

Most deaths related to noncardiac surgery occur after surgery and after discharge from hospital

It's not the operating room that is risky for patients undergoing noncardiac surgery; it's the recovery period. According to a large international study, only 0.7% of deaths in these patients occurred in the operating room, whereas 29% of deaths occurred after discharge from hospital. The study, which included patients at 28 centres in 14 countries, was published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/most-deaths-related-to-noncardiac-surgery-occur-after-surgery-and-after-discharge-from-hospital

Beds are leading cause of non-fatal head injuries in infants

A vast report, looking at the products and activities associated with non-fatal traumatic brain injuries for youngsters aged up to 19, in 66 US hospitals' emergency departments, has revealed that floors, beds and American football are posing some of the greatest risks.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-news-blog/beds-are-leading-cause-of-non-fatal-head-injuries-in-infants