Wed.Jul 10, 2024

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A new twist on artificial 'muscles' for safer, softer robots

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Engineers have developed a new soft, flexible device that makes robots move by expanding and contracting -- just like a human muscle. To demonstrate their new device, called an actuator, the researchers used it to create a cylindrical, worm-like soft robot and an artificial bicep. In experiments, the cylindrical soft robot navigated the tight, hairpin curves of a narrow pipe-like environment, and the bicep was able to lift a 500-gram weight 5,000 times in a row without failing.

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AI Leads to Major Breakthroughs in Legal Software

Smart Data Collective

AI technology has had a huge impact on the legal profession and led to the inception of disruptive new software.

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Creativity starts in the cradle, new research shows

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New research indicates that babies can begin grasping complex language and ideas.

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The Emerging Threat of Dengue, Other Tropical Diseases

Research America

Three experts from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) recently joined Research!America for an alliance discussion on the rising threat of dengue fever and other tropical diseases, both globally and here in the U.S. Dr. David Fitter, Director, Division of Global Migration Health, Dr.

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A breakthrough on the edge: One step closer to topological quantum computing

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Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough in quantum materials, potentially setting the stage for advancements in topological superconductivity and robust quantum computing.

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Capturing the Patient Voice in Discharge and Rehabilitation Could Improve Outcomes and Reduce Costs 

Phreesia

The moment a patient is discharged from a care setting, like a hospital or rehabilitation facility, is one of the most critical in their care journey. They may be leaving with prescriptions for new medications that cause severe side effects. They may face mobility challenges, like learning to walk again after a hip fracture or spinal surgery. If they’re recovering from a stroke, they may need time to adapt to their new cognitive reality.

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Yes, Black Folks Play Pickleball! Here’s Why It’s a Great Workout

Black Health Matters

As Americans, we’re always searching for the next big thing. Recently, pickleball has begun to gain popularity. Star athletes like Kevin Durant and Draymond Green have already invested in the sport, as have celebrities like Michael B. Jordan and Drake. Although many people are aware of the popularity surrounding pickleball, one question remains: What exactly is it?

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A new species of extinct crocodile relative rewrites life on the Triassic coastline

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The surprising discovery of a new species of extinct crocodile relative from the Triassic Favret Formation of Nevada, USA, rewrites the story of life along the coasts during the first act of the Age of Dinosaurs. The new species Benggwigwishingasuchus eremicarminis reveals that while giant ichthyosaurs ruled the oceans, the ancient crocodile kin known as pseudosuchian archosaurs ruled the shores across the Middle Triassic globe between 247.2 and 237 million years ago.

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Some Tampons Brands (Even Organic Ones) Contain Arsenic & Lead

Black Health Matters

When we used to refer to the “period tax,” we were talking about the money we had to pay for menstrual products. Now, it is taking on new meaning. Newsweek reported that more than 16 toxic metals, like arsenic and lead, have been found in some tampon brands. Jenni A. Shearston, an epidemiologist at the University of California, Berkeley, led the study.

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Prime editing efficiently corrects cystic fibrosis mutation in human lung cells

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Cystic fibrosis is one of the most common genetic disorders, causing thick mucus build-up in the lungs and other parts of the body, breathing problems, and infection. Now, researchers have developed a gene-editing approach that efficiently corrects the most common mutation that causes cystic fibrosis, found in 85 percent of patients. With further development, it could pave the way for treatments that are administered only once and have fewer side effects.

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COVID-19 is rising locally: A Q&A with Dr. Chow on practical steps

Public Health Insider

You’ve probably heard that more folks are sick with COVID. Our communicable disease expert, Dr. Eric Chow, explains what we’re seeing in King County, why he’s concerned about increases in long COVID, and what “up-to-date” on vaccination means. The post COVID-19 is rising locally: A Q&A with Dr. Chow on practical steps appeared first on PUBLIC HEALTH INSIDER.

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Combination treatment can increase human insulin-producing cells in vivo

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In preclinical studies, a team of researchers report new findings on a therapeutic combination that regenerated human insulin-producing beta cells, providing a possible new treatment for diabetes.

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The Gulf Stream is wind-powered and could weaken from climate change

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New evidence of changes to the Gulf Stream during the last ice age could indicate additional sensitivity to future climatic changes, finds a new study.

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Lion with nine lives breaks record with longest swim in predator-infested waters

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A record-breaking swim by two lion brothers across a predator-infested African river has been documented in a new study. The researchers say the 1km swim is another example of iconic wildlife species having to make tough decisions to find homes and mates in a human-dominated world.

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Strong evidence for intermediate-mass black hole in Omega Centauri

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Most known black holes are either extremely massive, like the supermassive black holes that lie at the cores of large galaxies, or relatively lightweight, with a mass of under 100 times that of the Sun. Intermediate-mass black holes (IMBHs) are scarce, however, and are considered rare 'missing links' in black hole evolution.

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Big gain in battle against harmful bacteria

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An unexpected find has enabled important progress to be made in the battle against harmful bacteria.

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Research reveals the most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in a century

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The most complete dinosaur discovered in the UK in the last 100 years, with a pubic hip bone the size of a 'dinner plate', has been described in a new article.

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The molecule that could alleviate stroke-related brain injury

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New research identifies novel path to protecting the brain from stroke-induced damage.

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The origins of dark comets

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Up to 60% of near-Earth objects could be dark comets, mysterious asteroids that orbit the sun in our solar system that likely contain or previously contained ice and could have been one route for delivering water to Earth, according to a new study.

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The plague may have caused the downfall of the Stone Age farmers

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Ancient DNA from bones and teeth hints at a role of the plague in Stone Age population collapse. Contrary to previous beliefs, the plague may have diminished Europe's populations long before the major plague outbreaks of the Middle Ages, new research shows.

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Molecular atlas of blood vessel pathways in the human brain, across early brain development, adulthood and disease

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Researchers have built the first-ever molecular atlas of the human brain vasculature at single-cell resolution, spanning from early development to adulthood and through disease stages such as brain tumors and brain vascular malformations.

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Mars likely had cold and icy past, new study finds

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The question of whether Mars ever supported life has captivated the imagination of scientists and the public for decades. Central to the discovery is gaining insight into the past climate of Earth's neighbor: was the planet warm and wet, with seas and rivers much like those found on our own planet? Or was it frigid and icy, and therefore potentially less prone to supporting life as we know it?

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