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Mental Health Hack for Teenagers: University Study Findings

Psychedelic Mushroom Compound Shows Antiaging Potential

Health System & Congregations Reduce Loneliness & ER Visits

Rare Hereditary Metabolic Disease Study Advances Knowledge

Novel LncRNA Network in Colorectal Cancer Progression

Balancing Excitatory and Inhibitory Signals in the Brain

Herpes Simplex Virus Type 1: Global Impact and Oral Symptoms

Biomarkers Panel for Early Alzheimer's Detection

Fungal Molecule Reprograms Lung Immune Cells

Rapid At-Home Tests: COVID-19 vs. Spring Allergies

Texas Measles Outbreak Ends in Gaines County

Israeli Study Reveals Home's Vital Role in Health

Study on Vector-Borne Chagas Transmission in Florida

Navigating Head and Neck Cancer Conversations

Global Collaboration Key in Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

New Study: Multi-Contaminant Water Treatment Prevents 50K+ Cancer Cases

Study Links NRTIs to Higher Glaucoma Risk

Shoulder Instabilities: Challenges in Diagnosis

Longevity Linked to Cognitive Decline: Boost Memory with Brain Exercises

Importance of Implantable Bioelectronics in Neuroscience

Updated Guidelines for Managing WHO Grade 4 Glioma

Scientists Uncover Promising Drug Candidates for Tissue Stress Conditions

Boosting Skin-to-Skin Contact: Newborn Care Training Success

First Malaria Treatment for Newborns Approved by Swiss Health Regulators

Norwegian Policy Strains Family Caregivers

Human Stem Cells Prompted to Turn into Bone Cells by Squeezing

Study Reveals 1 in 10 Workers in Their 30s Use Drugs at Work

Prototype Imaging System Enhances Gastrointestinal Cancer Detection

Breakthrough Discovery: Adult Stem Cells Found in Non-Human Primate

New AI Diagnostic Approach for Neurodivergent Disorders

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Deciphering Sun's Secrets: Space Solar Eclipses

Research Reveals Key Role of Groundwater in Lake Water Supply

U.K. Satellite Mission Enhances Space Weather Observation

Rare Meteorite Discovery in Africa Reveals Lunar Secrets

Astronomers Seek Secrets of Cosmic Dawn

Young, Female, Well-Educated in Rich EU City? High Life Satisfaction

South Korea Bucks Global Trend: Low-Income Households Thrive

Does Free Will Exist? Interdisciplinary Analysis by Eric Kerckhofs

Melting Glaciers Reshaping Landscapes: Satellite Data Insights

New Method Detects Radioactivity: Cryogenic Decay Energy Spectrometry

Researchers Explore Two-Dimensional Materials for Sustainable Energy

Ribosomes Unveil New Protein Backbone Skill

High Demand for Magnetic Materials in Energy Storage & Robotics

Photosystem II: Vital Role in Oxygen Production

False Claims Spread Amid Texas Flash Flood Tragedy

Climate Change Accelerates Heat Wave Lengthening

Study Shows Surge in Atmospheric Methane Not from Tropical Wetlands

Debunking Myths: Raccoons in Germany

New Method for Building Microscopic Robots

New Selective Biocatalyst Produces Useful Epoxides

UC San Diego Scholar Amy Eguchi on AI's Impact on Education

Impact of Heat Stress on Broiler Chicken Meat Quality

Scientists Discover Luminescent Complex in Organic Molecules

University of Adelaide's Optical Quantum Clocks Outperform GPS

Study Reveals Sex-Specific Genetic Loci in Cichlid Fish

Catching Invasive Nocturnal Fish: A Guide

Study Reveals Restoring Seabird Populations Benefits Coral Reefs

Spanish Firefighters Fight Massive Forest Fire

Wildfire Forces Marseille Airport Closure

Peter Jackson's Rare Moa Bones Collection Sparks Biotech Partnership

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Eco-friendly method enhances perovskite solar cell quality using camphor-based additive

Camphor-Derived Substance Boosts Perovskite Solar Cells

Can ChatGPT actually 'see' red? New study results are nuanced

How ChatGPT Analyzes Text for User Responses

Novel system turns quantum bottlenecks into breakthroughs

Quantum Computers: Overcoming Single Program Limitation

Indie Rock Band Revealed as AI Music Project

'We're AI,' popular indie rock band admits

Researcher Maxim Van De Wynckel Defends Ph.D. on Indoor Positioning Systems

Interoperable indoor positioning systems can determine locations of people and objects within buildings

Scientists unlock key manufacturing challenge for next-generation optical chips

University of Strathclyde Unveils Breakthrough in Light-Control Tech

Wood-based material can improve safety and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries

Wood-Based Solution Enhances Lithium-Ion Battery Safety

ANU Scientists Develop Eco-Friendly Brine Resource Extraction

Thermodiffusion method offers greener extraction of valuable materials from brine deposits

Metal 3D Printing Boosts Strength with Cellular Structures

Study quantifies how cellular structures enhance strength in 3D-printed metals

Impact of Weather on CO2 Capture Efficiency in Germany

Direct air capture—A lever for climate action, but not cost-effective everywhere

"Governments Pass New Cybersecurity Laws Amid Record Investments"

Your data privacy is slipping away. Here's why, and what you can do about it

Test-time training could lead to LLMs that are better at complex reasoning

Challenges Faced by Large Language Models

AI personal assistants could buy your groceries and book your plane tickets

Tech Industry Introduces Digital Personal Shopping Assistants

What makes a good AI prompt? Here are 4 expert tips

Working Harmoniously with AI: A Key to Success

AI-Generated Video Revolutionizes Creative Industry

AI video becomes more convincing, rattling creative industry

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019

How do ketogenic diets affect skin inflammation?

Not all fats are equal in how they affect our skin, according to a new study in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology. The investigators found that different ketogenic diets impacted skin inflammation differently in psoriasiform-like skin inflammation in mice. Ketogenic diets heavy in medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) such as coconut, especially in combination with omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil and plant sources like nuts and seeds, exacerbated psoriasis.

Risk of brain damage and death in premature babies may reduce if born in specialist units

Extremely premature babies born in English hospitals with specialist neonatal intensive care units may have a reduced risk of brain damage and death, compared to premature babies born in hospitals without such specialist units.

Warning about making health decisions based on 'over the counter' genetic tests

Genetic tests sold online and in shops should not be used to inform health decisions without further scrutiny, say experts in The BMJ today.

For most healthy people, benefits of statins 'may be marginal at best'

The benefits of statins for people without heart disease (known as primary prevention) is small and uncertain and there are potential harms, say researchers in The BMJ today.

Weight gain in early adult life linked to increased risk of premature death

Gaining weight from your mid-20s into middle age is associated with an increased risk of premature death, finds a study of US adults published by The BMJ today.

High levels of chronic stress linked to high blood pressure in African-Americans

African Americans reporting high levels of chronic stress tended to develop high blood pressure, or hypertension, more often than those who reported low stress levels, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the open access journal of the American Heart Association.

Lawmakers: Tech giants have given some of documents sought

Lawmakers investigating the market dominance of Big Tech say they've received part of the information they requested from Google, Facebook, Amazon and Apple, and expect to get the rest soon.

Toxic PCBs linger in schools; EPA, lawmakers fail to act

At first, teachers at Sky Valley Education Center simply evacuated students and used fans to clear the air when the fluorescent lights caught fire or smoked with noxious fumes. When black oil dripped onto desks and floors, they caught leaks with a bucket and duct-taped oil-stained carpets.

Intel to pay $5M to settle pay discrimination allegations

The Labor Department says it has reached a $5 million settlement with chip maker Intel Corp. over allegations of pay discrimination against its female, African American and Hispanic employees.

Twitter says world leaders 'not above' its rules

Twitter said Tuesday world leaders are "not above" the rules of the online platform and could see their messages removed or demoted for egregious conduct violating its terms of service.

Scientists shed light on how brains turn pain up or down

Pain perception is essential for survival, but how much something hurts can sometimes be amplified or suppressed: for example, soldiers who sustain an injury in battle often recall not feeling anything at the time.

Fido's raw meat pet food may be loaded with harmful bacteria: study

Increasingly popular raw meat meals for dogs and cats may be full of multi-drug resistant bacteria, posing a serious risk to animals and humans, scientists reported Wednesday.

Google touts privacy options, but still depends on your data

Google's latest phone and smart-home devices came packaged with a not-so-subtle message: Google cares about your privacy. Does it?

NASA unveils flexible, one-size-fits-all space suits

Bye bye to bunny hops: when US astronauts next touch down on the Moon, expect them to walk almost as they do on Earth, thanks to a new generation of spacesuits offering key advantages over those of the Apollo-era.

Hormone therapy associated with improved cognition

Estrogen has a significant role in overall brain health and cognitive function. That's why so many studies focused on the prevention of cognitive decline consider the effect of reduced estrogen levels during the menopause transition. A new study suggests a cognitive benefit from a longer reproductive window complemented with hormone therapy. Study results are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS).

Osteoarthritis can increase your risk for social isolation

When older adults become lonely—a condition health professionals call "social isolation"—their health and well-being can suffer. In fact, there may be a link between being socially isolated and osteoarthritis (arthritis) which causes joint pain and can limit your ability to get around.

Study finds relationship between racial discipline disparities and academic achievement gaps in US

An increase in either the discipline gap or the academic achievement gap between black and white students in the United States predicts a jump in the other, according to a new study published today in AERA Open, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Educational Research Association. This is the first published peer-reviewed nationwide study of this topic.

New report says accelerating global agricultural productivity growth is critical

The 2019 Global Agricultural Productivity Report, "Productivity Growth for Sustainable Diets, and More," released today by Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, shows agricultural productivity growth—increasing output of crops and livestock with existing or fewer inputs—is growing globally at an average annual rate of 1.63 percent.  

Harnessing plasmonics for precision agriculture worldwide

Maiken Mikkelsen wants to change the world by developing a small, inexpensive hyperspectral camera to enable worldwide precision farming practices that would significantly reduce water, energy, fertilizer and pesticide use while simultaneously increasing yields. While that goal sounds like a tall task for a simple camera, it's one that has now been greenlighted by a 2019 Moore Inventor Fellowship.

NASA's Aqua satellite reveals flooding in Japan from Typhoon Hagibis

Typhoon Hagibis made landfall in Japan over the weekend of October 12 and 13, bringing damaging winds, rough surf and flooding rains. NASA's Aqua satellite provided a visible image of the flooding caused by the torrential rainfall.

First smart speaker system that uses white noise to monitor infants' breathing

Gone are the days when people use smart speakers—like Amazon Echo or Google Home—only as kitchen timers or dinner party music players. These devices have started helping people track their own health, and can even monitor for cardiac arrest.

Physical activity in lessons improves students' attainment

Students who take part in physical exercises like star jumps or running on the spot during school lessons do better in tests than peers who stick to sedentary learning, according to a UCL-led study.

Plotting air raids on Britain: Map shows devastating impact of WWII Luftwaffe strikes

A researcher from the University of York has developed an interactive map detailing every air raid across the UK during the Second World War.

Syphilis infection rates in dialysis patients exceed general population

Syphilis rates, like other sexually transmitted disease rates in the United States, are soaring, and the first known study to examine syphilis rates in patients with kidney failure found an incidence greater than three times that of the general population.

Clinical research improves health of UK economy and NHS

The value of clinical research to the NHS, the UK economy and jobs market has been evaluated in a new report, which provides an assessment of the economic impact of the National Institute for Health Research Clinical Research Network's (NIHR CRN) activities to support clinical research in England.

Report: Progress in global cancer fight is not only possible, but achievable

The Cancer Atlas, 3rd edition, a comprehensive global overview of cancer around the globe, concludes that progress in the fight against cancer is not only possible, but achievable. The report was produced by the American Cancer Society (ACS), the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), and International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It was released at the World Cancer Leaders' Summit in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.

Artificial intelligence and farmer knowledge boost smallholder maize yields

Farmers in Colombia's maize-growing region of Córdoba had seen it all: too much rain one year, a searing drought the next. Yields were down and their livelihoods hung in the balance.

Sweetened drinks represented 62% of children's drink sales in 2018

Fruit drinks and flavored waters that contain added sugars and/or low-calorie (diet) sweeteners dominated sales of drinks intended for children in 2018, making up 62 percent of the $2.2 billion in total children's drink sales, according to Children's Drink FACTS 2019, a new report from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.