Using the term ‘artificial intelligence’ in product descriptions reduces purchase intentions
Companies may unintentionally hurt their sales by including the words ‘artificial intelligence’ when describing their…
Category: Health
‘Holiday’ or ‘Vacation’: Similar language leads to more cooperation
‘Holiday’ or ‘vacation’, ‘to start’ or ‘to begin’, ‘my friend’s cat’ or ‘the cat of…
How obstetric interventions affect the birthing experience
The Childbirth Experience Questionnaire (CEQ2) was used to investigate how medical interventions influence the individual…
The corona is weirdly hot: Parker Solar Probe rules out one explanation
By diving into the sun’s corona, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has ruled out S-shaped bends…
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How researchers turn bacteria into cellulose-producing mini-factories
Researchers have modified certain bacteria with UV light so that they produce more cellulose. The…
Is that glass bottle of OJ better for the planet than a plastic container?
Which packaging type for a 12-ounce, single-serve container of orange juice would you choose as…
Substance use stayed at high levels in 2023, while vaping increased and smoking fell
Rates of mental illness and substance use remained largely stable in 2023, according to federal…
CDC will offer seasonal flu shots to farmworkers to lower bird flu risk
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday that it is funding a $5…
STAT+: Picking apart health care lobbying, from Grindr to Lipton Tea
You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and…
There’s more data for trans people with HIV than any other disease — but it’s still flawed
Transgender people are at higher-than-average risk of contracting HIV. And yet, when epidemiologist Diana Tordoff…
MicroRNA study sets stage for crop improvements
MicroRNAs can make plants more capable of withstanding drought, salinity, pathogens and more. However, in…
Study reveals link between transthyretin levels and heart disease risk
Researchers reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk. Read Original Article:…
NASA data shows July 22, 2024 was Earth’s hottest day on record
July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record, according to a NASA analysis of…
Winter breeding offers lifeline for monarch butterflies in Northern California
Monarch butterflies in Northern California are adapting to a changing climate by embracing an unexpected…
Everyday activities aren’t enough to protect against stroke
Research shows that the physical activities we do as we go about our lives, at…
A blue miracle: How sapphires formed in volcanoes
Sapphires are among the most precious gems, yet they consist solely of chemically ‘contaminated’ aluminum…
Preclinical study explores approved drug for ovarian cancer
An iron-binding drug that is already approved for treatment of other diseases could provide a…
How an emerging disease in dogs is shedding light on cystic fibrosis
A canine gallbladder disease that involves the accumulation of abnormal mucus similar to that seen…
Fetal brain impacted when mom fights severe flu: New mouse study explains how
New research using live mouse-adapted influenza virus improves upon previous mouse experiments to explain how…
Shape-shifting ‘transformer bots’ inspired by origami
Inspired by the paper-folding art of origami, engineers have discovered a way to make a…
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New drug candidate blocks resistance to cancer therapies
A team of researchers has designed a molecule that impairs signaling mediated by two key…
From genes to jeans: New genetic insights may lead to drought resilient cotton
Cotton is woven into the very fabric of our lives, from soft T-shirts to comfortable…
Study finds gaps in mental health care for people with chronic pain
A new study found that adults with chronic pain are more likely to experience symptoms…
Robotics: Self-powered ‘bugs’ can skim across water to detect environmental data
Researchers have developed a self-powered ‘bug’ that can skim across the water, and they hope…
Local food production saves costs and carbon
Emphasizing local food production over imported substitutes can lead to significant cost and carbon savings,…
Bold moves needed for California agriculture to adapt to climate change
California needs urgent and bold measures to adapt its $59 billion agriculture sector to climate…
To get drivers to put down their phones, make it a game
A large trial of strategies to reduce distracted driving showed that those that were ‘gamified’…
Researchers trap atoms, forcing them to serve as photonic transistors
Researchers have developed a means to realize cold-atom integrated nanophotonic circuits. Read Original Article: Researchers…
Analogies for modeling belief dynamics
Researchers who study belief dynamics often use analogies to understand and model the complex cognitive-social…
Scientists untangle interactions between the Earth’s early life forms and the environment over 500 million years
The atmosphere, the ocean and life on Earth interacted over the past 500-plus million years…
Healthy diet with less sugar is linked to younger biological age
Researchers have found a link between following a diet that is rich in vitamins and…
Healthcare in Sudan ‘hanging by a thread,’ warns UN health agency
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday strongly denounced the increasing attacks on healthcare…
Researchers use non-invasive technique to record involuntary nervous system
A research team has shown that a wearable, non-invasive device can measure activity in human…
Researchers decipher new molecular mechanisms related to biological tissue regeneration
A study opens new perspectives to better understand how the molecular mechanisms involved in regenerative…
Hair follicle models from the 3D printer
Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between…
New clues point towards how exercise reduces symptoms of depression
The processes in the brain and body through which physical exercise reduces depressive symptoms have…
Countries need to co-operate on migration as climate crisis worsens
Humanity must rethink migration as the climate crisis drives rapid global changes, researchers say. Read…
Faster, cleaner way to extract lithium from battery waste
Researchers uncover a rapid, efficient and environmentally friendly method for selective lithium recovery using microwave…
Losing a loved one may speed up aging
Losing someone close, like a family member, can make you age faster. The study found…
Every minute counts: Rapid and accurate prediction model for cardiac arrest treatment
Scientists have developed the R-EDByUS score, a new model predicting neurological outcomes in out-of-hospital cardiac…
Optical fibers fit for the age of quantum computing
A new generation of specialty optical fibers has been developed by physicists to cope with…
Study tracks exposure to air pollution through the day
For people moving through the Bronx at different times, exposure to particulate matter 2.5 microns…
Morning Rounds: Would a bird flu vaccine for cows work?
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New cardiovascular risk model could greatly decrease use of statins and increase heart attacks, study warns
If up to half of Americans no longer qualify for a statin or a blood…
STAT+: In a big step for liquid biopsy, FDA approves a blood test for colorectal cancer
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a blood test intended to detect colon…
Could cow vaccines help halt the spread of bird flu in U.S. herds? Experts are divided
With the number of U.S. dairy herds infected with H5N1 bird flu rising almost daily,…
Bird flu snapshot: Upstart manufacturers in low- and middle-income countries to start early vaccine work
Bird flu snapshot: This is the latest installment in a series of regular updates on…
When allocating scarce resources with AI, randomization can improve fairness
Researchers argue that, in some situations where machine-learning models are used to allocate scarce resources…
New additive process can make better — and greener — high-value chemicals
Researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that could lead to better — and greener —…
‘Dancing molecules’ heal cartilage damage
New therapy uses synthetic nanofibers to mimic the natural signaling of a protein that is…