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Gene Therapy Prevents Newborn Death in MSUD Study

French Study: COVID-19 Survivors Face Long-Term Risks

Study Reveals High Mortality Rate Among Critically Ill Patients

Protein Study Reveals Insights on Energy Crisis in Cells

Red Blood Cells: Vital Carriers of Oxygen

Harnessing Immune System for Disease Treatment

Air Pollution Linked to 7 Million Premature Deaths

Discovery of Mechanism Behind HIV Life Cycle Step

Lee Miller Meets Woman Losing Voice: A Powerful Lesson

Understanding Renal Cell Carcinoma Diagnosis: Expert Advice

Mental Health Challenges After Traumatic Brain Injury

Adapting Sensory Neurons Influence Pain Sensation

Medicaid Extension Reduces Postpartum Uninsurance

Study Suggests Physical Activity Reduces Dementia Risk

The Impact of Rare Diseases: Genetic Testing for Prevention

Brazilian Researchers Develop Rapid Dengue and Zika Test

Gata6 Protein Inhibition Reduces Colon Tumor Growth

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness for 2024/2025 Season

Berlin University Hospital Slashes Anesthesia CO2 Emissions

Unique Study by Digestive System Specialists Improves Crohn's Disease Treatment

Concerns Rise Over PFAS Contamination in Food & Water

Measles Outbreak Surges in Texas: 124 Cases Reported

AI Coach Helps Smokers Quit: Innovative Study by Nele Albers

Researchers Uncover Brain Lesions in MS Model

Patients Prefer Non-Invasive Neuromodulation for Neurological Disorders

Understanding the Dangers of Bacteremia and Sepsis

Innovative Treatment Strategy Kills AML Cells

Impact of HPV Vaccine on Preventing Precancerous Lesions

Measles Concern Grows as Cases Rise in Rural West Texas

Cholera Outbreak Claims 70 Lives in Southern Sudan

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"Narwhal: The Enigmatic Tusk of Arctic Waters"

"Giant Pandas: Unique Digestive Adaptations for Bamboo Diet"

Study Reveals Cost of Employee Burnout in US

Benefits of Workplace Presence: Stronger Collaboration & Mentorship

Platform Repurposed for Water Contamination Detection

"Million Trees Planted in Freetown for Climate Action"

Nanozymes: Versatile Biomedical Tools, Unsuitable for Agriculture

Alaska Fairbanks Scientist Joins U.S. Effort to Detect Space Debris

Chlamydia Trachomatis Survival Strategy Revealed

Iconic Old-Growth Forest at Emerald Bay State Park

New Study Reveals Flaws in Classical Models of Collective Behavior

Scientists Discover Ancient Genome-Editing Systems

Study Reveals Ocean Thermal Recovery Post-Cyclone

Breaking the Resolution Barrier in Light Microscopy

Quantum Mechanics Unveiling Molecular Collision Dynamics

Xolography Technique Adapts for 3D Printing Living Cells

Advancing Year-Round Crop Production with Automated Monitoring

"Metacognitive AI Agent MAI Supports Student Problem-Solving"

Study Reveals Birds' Lungs Contaminated by Airborne Microplastics

Revolutionizing Hydrological Studies with High-Res Soil Moisture Data

Rocket Lab and MIT Partner for First Private Venus Mission

Farmers in U.S. Corn Belt Face Economic Loss from Overapplication of Genetically Engineered Corn

Earth's Next Ice Age Predicted in 10,000 Years

High Nitrogen Levels Increase Plant Disease Susceptibility

Researchers Achieve High-Speed Laser Writing on Glass

Copper Oxide Nanoparticles for Safer Medical Implants

Prof. Li Nuo's Team Develops Method for Geochemical Element Simulation

Climate Change Threatens Pine Trees in Dry Areas

Study Reveals Effective Sustainability Communication for Guests

New Weapon Uncovered in Fungal Attack on Food Crops

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Researchers Seek More Powerful Batteries Amid Rising Demand

Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries: Fire Hazard in Daily Tech

Fluidic Elastomer Actuators: Lightweight Robotics Innovation

New Technique Enhances Seawater-to-Water Electrodes

Recovering Cellulose Fibers from Old Clothes for Packaging

Canada Aims for Net Zero by 2050

Humanoid Robots Demonstrate Aggressive Behavior at Lantern Festival

Researchers Argue AI Reflects Societal Bias

Optimizing Train Systems for Maximum Revenue

Hemp Fiber Insulation: Potential Industry Boost

"Goodreads: Pioneering Digital Reading Community"

UK Urged to Embrace Heat Pumps & Electric Vehicles

Energy-From-Waste Plants Emit More Carbon Than Coal

Tohoku University Unveils Superelastic Titanium-Aluminum Alloy

Quantum Technology: Transforming How We Navigate

Chinese AI Company DeepSeek Unveils Powerful AI Models

The Impact of Corrosion on Structures

Australians Manipulated Online: Data Theft & Unintended Purchases

Government Plans for Solar Farm Expansion Without Farmland Sacrifice

Amazon Web Services Unveils Ocelot Quantum Computing Chip

Audi Factory in Brussels Halts Electric Drive Production

Perovskite Solar Cells Boosted by Alumina Nanoparticles

Solar Power Usage on the Rise in the United States

Advanced Humanoid Robots Set to Enter Home Environments

Amazon Unveils New Alexa with Generative-AI Personality

Slack Faces Outage, Users Struggle

How to Stop Unwanted Phone Calls

Nvidia Reports Record Revenue in Fiscal Year

FBI Accuses North Korean Hackers of $1.5B Crypto Theft

Animals' Natural Adaptation vs. Robot's Path Challenges

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Saturday, 12 October 2019

Southern California wildfires burning unchecked

Gusting winds fueling a fast-moving wildfire in southern California showed no signs of abating Saturday as a blaze that forced the evacuation of some 100,000 people kept burning out of control.

Emirati astronaut returns home to hero's welcome

An Emirati astronaut who became the first Arab to reach the International Space Station received a hero's welcome home on Saturday.

Seven stranded whales found dead in Indonesia

Seven pilot whales were found dead on an eastern Indonesian beach, an official said Saturday, after 17 were stranded in the remote area.

More evidence linking common bladder medication to a vision-threatening eye condition

A drug widely prescribed for a bladder condition for decades, now appears to be toxic to the retina, the light sensing tissue at the back of the eye that allows us to see. After an initial report last year that Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) may be associated with retinal damage, three ophthalmologists conducted a review of patients at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. They found that about one-quarter of patients with significant exposure to Elmiron showed definite signs of eye damage, and that this medication toxicity could masquerade as other known retinal conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration or pattern dystrophy. The research will be presented today at AAO 2019, the 123nd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Another reason to get cataract surgery: It can make you 48% safer on the road

The ability of cataract surgery to restore sight is well known. People say they're stunned by the vibrancy of color after surgery and the improvement in night vision. Some can even reduce their reliance on glasses. But can you quantify that improved quality of vision? To find out, researchers in Australia used a driving simulator to test patients' vision before and after cataract surgery. They found that near misses and crashes decreased by 48 percent after surgery. The researchers present their study today at AAO 2019, the 123rd Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

More companies back away from Facebook's Libra coin

Facebook's digital currency alliance lost more companies on Friday amid heavy criticism from regulators around the world on the planned Libra global cryptocurrency.

Tens of thousands evacuated as California wildfires rage

Wind-driven wildfires forced the evacuation of about 100,000 people in southern California Friday and destroyed dozens of structures and homes as authorities warned it could take days to extinguish the flames.

Are California blackouts the new normal for the state?

Millions of people lost electricity this week in California as the state's utility giant PG&E sought to prevent catastrophic wildfires, leading many to question whether such power shutoffs will become the new normal.

High-stakes conflict threatens DR Congo gorillas

Aged almost 17 years, Bonane is an eastern lowland gorilla, a survivor in a critically endangered species reduced to about 250 members in DR Congo's Kahuzi-Biega National Park.

California to ban smoking on state parks, beaches

California will ban smoking on state parks and beaches starting next year under legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

US regulators block Telegram from raising funds through cryptocurrency

US securities regulators won an emergency court order Friday to block the messaging application Telegram Group from raising funds by selling unregistered cryptocurrency to investors.

Heavy rain, winds lash Tokyo as powerful typhoon approaches

A heavy downpour and strong winds pounded Tokyo and surrounding areas on Saturday as a powerful typhoon forecast as the worst in six decades approached landfall, with streets and train stations deserted and shops shuttered.

Boeing splits CEO, chairman role amid MAX crisis

Boeing unveiled a shift to its leadership structure on Friday as it manages the 737 MAX crisis, announcing that Dennis Muilenburg will remain chief executive but step down as chairman.

GM workers struggle with daily expenses as long strike continues

Betty Johnson, who has worked on General Motors assembly lines in Michigan and Tennessee for more than 34 years, said she knew a strike by the United Auto Workers would mean personal sacrifice.

Antibody-based eye drops show promise for treating dry eye disease

Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are the first to identify the presence of a specific type of antibody, called anti-citrullinated protein autoantibodies, or ACPAs, in human tear fluid. They are also the first to demonstrate that patients with dry eye disease experienced reduced signs and symptoms of the condition in response to a new eye drop treatment —- made from pooled human antibodies—that targets ACPAs.

NASA sees Atlantic subtropical storm Melissa form off New England coast

Satellite data has confirmed the formation of Subtropical Storm Melissa. NASA's Terra Satellite provided a visible image the former Nor'easter turned subtropical storm off the coast of New England.

Hydrologic simulation models that inform policy decisions are difficult to interpret

Hydrologic models that simulate and predict water flow are used to estimate how natural systems respond to different scenarios such as changes in climate, land use, and soil management. The output from these models can inform policy and regulatory decisions regarding water and land management practices.

Food-insecure Canadian households may have trouble affording prescription medication

Food insecurity is linked to higher disease rates but not much is known about the reasons for this. A new study of more than 10,000 Canadian households shows that this connection may be at least partially attributed to lack of access to prescription medication.

Researchers identify brain protein that promotes maintenance of chronic pain

A protein called RGS4 (Regulator of G protein signaling 4) plays a prominent role in the maintenance of long-term pain states and may serve as a promising new target for the treatment of chronic pain conditions, according to research conducted at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in print October 16, in The Journal of Neuroscience.

Black holes stunt growth of dwarf galaxies

Astronomers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that powerful winds driven by supermassive black holes in the centers of dwarf galaxies have a significant impact on the evolution of these galaxies by suppressing star formation.

National focus on overdose prevention should include alcohol too, study suggests

For several years, the national spotlight has shone on the need to prevent and rapidly treat opioid overdoses. But a new study suggests a need for more focus on the risk of alcohol overdoses among people who use opioids of all kinds, as well as cocaine, marijuana and certain prescription drugs.

How preprocessing methods affect the conversion efficiency of biomass energy production

Research on energy production from biomass usually focuses on the amount of energy generated. But it is also important to consider how much energy goes into the process, a component that is often neglected, says Tony Grift, professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering in the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences and the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois.

Contextual engineering improves success of projects in non-industrial societies

Humanitarian engineering projects often focus on bringing western technologies to non-industrialized societies. But environmental and cultural factors in these locations may be very different from conditions in the West, and the projects may not meet client needs if engineers do not fully understand the context in which they are operating.