Newest Science News Blog 20180910

Evolutionary origins of animal biodiversity
A new study by an international team of researchers, led by scientists from the University of Bristol, has revealed the origins and evolution of animal body plans.
US firefighters battle suicidal thoughts after the blaze
Matt Shobert opens his eyes and wishes he was dead, a recurrent thought that started four years ago when the former firefighter first contemplated taking his own life.
New Flu Vaccine Recommendations From AAP
All children aged 6 months and older should receive an injectable influenza vaccine as soon as the vaccines become available, by the end of October, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says in a new policy statement.
Study finds you act most like 'you' in a time crunch
Under time pressure, selfish people act even more selfishly
AI beats doctors at predicting heart disease deaths
A model developed using artificial intelligence (AI) is better at predicting risk of death in patients with heart disease than models designed by medical experts, a new study from the Francis Crick Institute shows.
Ohio State scientists identify hormone link between diabetes and hypertension
Increased levels of aldosterone can play a significant role in the development of diabetes
Going up! Japan to test mini 'space elevator'
The space-elevator test equipment will be launched on a Japanese H-2B rocket next week
Weapons Against Superbugs Might Lurk in Your Stomach
A new weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance could be hiding in your stomach.
What Do You Owe Patients When You Move On?
Severing the Relationship the Right Way
Researchers find unexpected planetary dependence in 1-10 percent of melanoma diagnoses
Correlation and possible cause and effect between otherwise invisible dark matter particles and melanoma
Russian space chief vows to find "full name" of technician who caused ISS leak
"We want to find out the full name of who is at fault-and we will."
Popular painkiller linked to cardiac risk
Over-the-counter pharma product associated with 50% hike in heart risk compared to non-users.
Excessive airway nerves tied to more severe asthma symptoms, study finds
OHSU researchers now see 'both the forest and the trees' with 3D imaging method
The alchemy of healing: Researchers turn open wounds into skin
Salk scientists develop new technique to heal large ulcers by reprogramming wound cells into skin cells
Test All Pregnant Women for Syphilis Early, USPSTF Says
All pregnant women should undergo early screening for syphilis, according to an updated recommendation statement from the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
A new theory for phantom limb pain points the way to more effective treatment
New theory for the origin of 'phantom limb pain', hypothesis builds upon work on a revolutionary treatment
How olive oil and sleep could stave off heart attacks and strokes: New study examines plasma protein's role
Apolipoprotein A-IV linked with thrombosis in new study
Why Probiotics May Not Always Help, And Could Actually Do Harm
Study suggests that some people may not benefit as much as others from these so-called good bacteria
Single-dose drug can shorten flu symptoms by about a day, studies suggest
No significant side effects noted in pair of clinical trials in U.S., Japan
Could AI robots develop prejudice on their own?
Computer science and psychology experts suggest discrimination is also a non-human phenomenon that could make autonomous machines susceptible
Mysterious 'lunar swirls' point to moon's volcanic, magnetic past
Unique patterns, visible from backyard telescopes, may be produced by strongly magnetized lava
Jet-air dryers should not be used in hospital toilets
Jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets spread more germs than disposable paper towels and should not be used, say researchers.
Ancient farmers spared us from glaciers but profoundly changed Earth's climate
Ancient farmers may unknowingly have been fundamentally altering the climate of the Earth
No 'changing room moment' for men as they age
Men don't face the same 'changing room moment' as do women when they look in the mirror and realise that an item is 'too young'
Exercise's Benefits to Dementia Can Be Made Chemically
Boosting both neurogenesis and a brain-derived growth factor can mimic the cognitive benefits of exercise in a mouse mode of Alzheimer's disease.
How to warn of a pulsating artery that could burst any time
A genomic test predicts whether a crucial artery has become enlarged and weakened.
Large wind and solar farms in the Sahara would increase heat, rain, vegetation
Wind and solar farms are known to have local effects on heat, humidity and other factors that may be beneficial-or detrimental-to the regions in which they are situated.
Humans Are Destroying Animals' Ancestral Knowledge
Bighorn sheep and moose learn to migrate from one another. When they die, that generational know-how is not easily replaced.
New research suggest Pluto should be reclassified as a planet
The reason Pluto lost its planet status is not valid, according to new research from the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Evolution of psychiatric disorders and human personality traits
Evolution of a gene related to human-unique characteristics such as highly social behavior, languages and complex culture
How a Cream for Genital Warts Might Also Help with Flu Pandemics
Researchers testing whether a cream commonly used to treat genital warts could also help boost the protection of flu vaccines
Cuba's "Sonic Attack" on the U.S. Embassy Could Have Been Merely Sounds Emitted by a Listening Device
A Penn bioengineer disputes a recent New York Times report suggesting microwaves accounted for what occurred at the U.S. embassy in Havana
Vaccines Against H.I.V., Malaria and Tuberculosis Unlikely, Study Says
Unless the $3 billion spent annually on research triples, the world may not be able to invent vaccines or rapid cures for many ills of the poor.
Fewer Deaths After Sepsis Protocol Mandate
Deaths from sepsis declined after state mandate requiring hospitals to follow sepsis care bundles and report on patient outcomes
The synthetic biology revolution is now - here's what that means
We live in an era where biotechnology, information technology, manufacturing and automation all come together to form a capability called synthetic biology.
Japan culls livestock after hog cholera outbreak
Japan is suffering its first outbreak of pig cholera in more than 25 years, authorities said Sunday after culling more than 600 animals and suspending pork exports.
"Lighthouse Detector" can distinguish between many sources of radiation
The detector can be used to keep workers safe from contaminated areas.

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