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Vast bubble of galaxies discovered, given Hawaiian name

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

The immense bubble is 820 million light years from Earth and believed to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe.

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Running with Purpose: Meet the Inspiring Runners of Team FPHNYC

Fund for Public Health NYC

On November 5 th , 2023, just 2 months away, a group of dedicated individuals is lacing up their running shoes and joining team FPHNYC to make a difference that goes far beyond the finish line. Their motivation isn’t solely driven by personal records – it’s fueled by a commitment to raising funds and awareness for causes that align with FPHNYC’s mission to improve the health of all New Yorkers.

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Fossil spines reveal deep sea's past

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Right at the bottom of the deep sea, the first very simple forms of life on earth probably emerged a long time ago. Today, the deep sea is known for its bizarre fauna. Intensive research is being conducted into how the number of species living on the sea floor have changed in the meantime. Some theories say that the ecosystems of the deep sea have emerged again and again after multiple mass extinctions and oceanic upheavals.

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How Do Infectious Diseases Spread?

Gideon

Over half the world’s population is at risk of getting sick from infectious diseases. Infectious diseases significantly challenge global healthcare, leading to devastating outbreaks and pandemics. With globalization and climate change, a cough or sneeze could trigger widespread infection across the world. This article delves into the types of infectious diseases, how they spread, and how prevention strategies can help curb transmission.

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Human shoulders and elbows first evolved as brakes for climbing apes

Science Daily: Pharmacology News

Researchers report that the flexible shoulders and elbows that allow us to throw a football or reach a high shelf may have evolved as a natural braking system that let our primate ancestors get out of trees without dying. The researchers used sports-analysis software to compare the climbing movements of chimpanzees and small monkeys called mangabeys.

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To amplify, falsify or verify? AI and published science

Frontiers

In August this year, Marie Soulière, senior publishing manager at Frontiers , featured in closing keynote discussion at the annual FORCE11 Scholarly Communication Institute. She was joined by leading voices from the Allen Institute for AI , the University of Washington , the São Paulo Research Foundation and the University of Manchester. Here are some of her personal reflections.