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weight loss - reducing inflammatuion may be the key | TheHealthSite.com

Weight loss - Your weight gain may be due to inflammation. But you can still lose weight by following our easy and safe tips.

14 Feb 08:58 Thehealthsite 4766622850826691529.html
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever

  Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.

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‘Record catch’ from Angus river turns out to be salmon who escaped from Norway

Marine experts have poured cold water on the prospect of a record catch from an Angus river after the monster proved to be a rogue salmon farm escapee.

14 Feb 08:05 The Courier 4275302766817924775.html
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study

Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.

14 Feb 08:00 The Irish News 993066805933402.html
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes

The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.

14 Feb 08:42 ITWeb 642894138703312043.html
Zero, one, two, Freddy's coming for you

This post continues the series of articles, which can well be called «horrors for developers». This time it will also touch upon a typical pattern of typos r...

14 Feb 08:30 Habr 2793430254927169875.html
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures

A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.

14 Feb 08:24 The Courier 4275302767498621626.html
Stephanie Simpson: body of British hiker found in New Zealand

Essex woman, 32, had been missing for a week in Mount Aspiring national park

14 Feb 08:26 the Guardian 1491978794813070100.html
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn

Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...

14 Feb 08:06 phys.org 3476726123073444043.html
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas

Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...

14 Feb 08:06 phys.org 3476726124006103930.html
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species

Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures

14 Feb 08:00 The Irish Times 8204772967495266173.html
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas

Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...

14 Feb 08:12 phys.org 3476726124071676681.html
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'

The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton

14 Feb 08:28 mirror 675785260757940451.html
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study

Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.

14 Feb 08:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773380053318.html
Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery

Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...

14 Feb 08:09 phys.org 3476726123406986205.html
Compass Group (LON:CPG) Price Target Raised to GBX 1,800

Compass Group (LON:CPG) had its price objective lifted by Goldman Sachs Group from GBX 1,700 ($22.36) to GBX 1,800 ($23.68) in a research report released on Monday, Stock Target Advisor reports. They currently have a sell rating on the stock. A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on CPG. UBS Group reaffirmed […]

14 Feb 08:52 Markets Daily 6922190228449152504.html
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C

Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.

14 Feb 08:19 phys.org 3476726123805123022.html
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently

In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...

14 Feb 08:15 phys.org 3476726125004454323.html
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study

Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.

14 Feb 08:02 Shropshire Star 3480199991298472262.html
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones

UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.

14 Feb 13:36 Mail Online 124328110813200511.html
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system

NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...

14 Feb 13:56 phys.org 3476726123687792036.html
Smelling your romantic partner’s T-shirt improves sleep efficiency

Forget counting sheep. If you really want a good night's sleep, all you may need is your romantic partner's favorite T-shirt wrapped around your pillow.

14 Feb 13:13 News-Medical.net 4522523030874374217.html
Wishaw couple find true love and new jobs thanks to employment programme

Gemma and Ross Johnstone are set to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as Mr and Mrs after meeting at a night out to celebrate the success of Project Search Lanarkshire.

14 Feb 13:09 dailyrecord 552235480228028704.html
Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells

The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast ...

14 Feb 13:50 phys.org 3476726124522165915.html
CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting

Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.

14 Feb 13:22 News-Medical.net 4522523031193551652.html
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains

Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.

14 Feb 13:06 News-Medical.net 4522523030275749237.html
Comment: Apple is wrong in the staff bag search case, and should fix it today

We learned yesterday that the California Supreme Court ruled against Apple in a bag search case: deciding whether or not the company has to pay ...

14 Feb 13:32 9to5Mac 8219339161480656641.html
Stephanie Simpson: New Zealand police find body of missing woman

Stephanie Simpson is thought to have died in a "tragic accident" while hiking in a national park.

14 Feb 13:56 BBC News 3883826127130791966.html
Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr

The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...

14 Feb 13:58 phys.org 3476726124882459889.html
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages

NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.

14 Feb 13:51 phys.org 3476726122915380903.html
The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape

Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.

14 Feb 13:33 Mail Online 124328110586300803.html
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells

Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.

14 Feb 13:59 News-Medical.net 4522523030407973449.html
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe

AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.

14 Feb 13:55 NST Online 3702929170166057453.html
Coronavirus in B.C. Interior

UPDATE 2 p.m. A fifth case of the novel coronavirus has been presumptively confirmed in British Columbia, bringing the total number of cases in Canada to eight.

14 Feb 13:59 Castanet 616068602456412966.html
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission

Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.

14 Feb 13:28 News-Medical.net 4522523031895259870.html
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time

For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi

14 Feb 13:08 IFLScience 242791749605691459.html
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion

Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.

14 Feb 13:57 phys.org 3476726124613861646.html
Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed 'Inspector Clouseau' is spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a rare sighting of the rosy giant

The two-tonne marine beast lives around Lady Elliot Island and a series of stunning photographs were taken by a bemused Finnish photographer called Kristian Laine.

14 Feb 13:26 Mail Online 124328112595270826.html
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims

25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.

14 Feb 13:02 Deccan Herald 2027555796795629652.html
Skyrmions like it hot: Spin structures are controllable even at high temperatures

A joint research project of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that previously demonstrated the use of new spin structures for future magnetic ...

14 Feb 13:50 phys.org 3476726125012800203.html
How social media makes breakups that much worse

Imagine flipping through your Facebook News Feed on Valentine's Day and spotting a notification that your ex is now "in a relationship."

14 Feb 13:58 Tech Xplore 4945708899360199786.html
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow

Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...

14 Feb 13:59 phys.org 3476726123157236608.html
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'

The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis

14 Feb 13:49 Wales Online 7686550517579933119.html
Light touch on the skin loses its pleasure in people with migraine

A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, builds on the sensorial characteristics of migraine patients.

14 Feb 12:57 News-Medical.net 4522523030685839621.html
Bridges: Alex Wilson's research brings everyone into the circle

Wilson has used her work to develop a literature base around Two Spirit identities, in order to both affect change in education and policy.

14 Feb 12:32 Saskatoon StarPhoenix 8202104419199221733.html
Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer

A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.

14 Feb 12:31 News-Medical.net 4522523029955101586.html
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles

The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...

14 Feb 12:22 science.slashdot.org 3975130317302315834.html
Coronavirus May Live up to 9 Days on Surfaces, New Study Finds

It turns out the coronavirus can be spread by touching infected surfaces now. A new study has found that the virus can live for up to nine days on surfaces, exacerbating the issue.

14 Feb 12:50 Interesting Engineering 7328942541575691844.html
Rocket Report: Demo-2 launch this spring, concerns about Firefly’s backer

"You've got to make sure you've done everything you need to do."

14 Feb 12:00 Ars Technica 5028555108061914336.html
sweet potatoes - add this food to your daily diet | TheHealthSite.com

The humble sweet potatoes come packed with a variety of nutrients that offer an instant health boost. Know why you must add this to your regular diet.

14 Feb 12:30 Thehealthsite 4766622849997958980.html
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus

Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.

14 Feb 12:20 SCOOP 5315658998979531497.html
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study

Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.

14 Feb 12:20 The Indian Express 2885715103732220283.html
Palaeolithic rock art 'sanctuary' containing more than 100 fragile carvings of animals and abstract shapes revealed in a Spanish cave

Researchers identified the carvings in a hard to reach cave called Cova de la Font Major, near the village of L'Espluga de Francolí.

14 Feb 12:06 Mail Online 124328111994256843.html
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space

The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.

14 Feb 12:46 Mail Online 124328111636875914.html
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans

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14 Feb 12:30 Extremetech 653399568468814895.html
Paris-based Inato raises €12.9 million Series A to grow its clinical research platform

French startup Inato, a platform that helps biopharmaceutical companies increase their pool of patients in clinical trials, recently announced it has raised €12.9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Obvious Ventures and Cathay Innovation, with participation from previous investors Serena and Fly Ventures.

14 Feb 12:40 EU-Startups 1488873443699524061.html
Bex Taylor-Klaus Hopes Their Nonbinary 'Deputy' Character Will Save Lives

The nonbinary star discusses their character's gender identity and the importance of exposing broadcast audiences to complicated discussions.

14 Feb 12:45 The Hollywood Reporter 121801343312225977.html
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications

A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.

14 Feb 12:25 News-Medical.net 4522523029962648616.html
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach

(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.

14 Feb 12:39 Reuters 8334514179817620433.html
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts

Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.

14 Feb 10:20 Engadget 96641515754283440.html
Toppled but Not Gone: U.N.C. Grapples Anew With the Fate of Silent Sam

A judge this week scrapped a deal to give the Confederate statue, which was torn down by protesters in August 2018, to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

14 Feb 10:00 NY Times 1961078289504440795.html
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’

New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.

14 Feb 10:04 Jersey Evening Post 6141642773445860837.html
Here's why Harry and Meghan made a secret stop at Stanford University in California

Harry and Meghan are gearing up to launch their new charitable entity.

14 Feb 10:10 Channel24 2038030839606992712.html
World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows

Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.

14 Feb 10:00 Mail Online 124328111054622690.html
3 Online Search Tips For Students

Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university....

14 Feb 10:30 Lifehacker Australia 3742423169312840961.html
Here Lies the Skull of Pliny the Elder, Maybe

The Roman admiral and scholar died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Might this really be his cranium?

14 Feb 10:00 NY Times 1961078288708711581.html
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds

The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US

14 Feb 10:56 Business-Standard 1502508924750608908.html
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species

Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.

14 Feb 10:48 Deccan Herald 2027555797584096677.html
A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'

Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.

14 Feb 10:11 Mail Online 124328111933744823.html
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan

With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.

14 Feb 10:10 The Japan Times 6673764366601278263.html
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'

Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.

14 Feb 10:22 Metro 970161748473745822.html
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground

Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?

14 Feb 10:58 Metro 970161747329949202.html
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years

Unless global warming declines, extinction is in store for as many as one-third of Earth's species of plants and animals worldwide.

14 Feb 14:04 Futurity 5051862824227988717.html
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain

Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.

14 Feb 14:41 News-Medical.net 4522523030591531964.html
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...

14 Feb 14:29 phys.org 3476726123147813591.html
Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell

A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.

14 Feb 14:40 phys.org 3476726123366680903.html
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems

Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...

14 Feb 14:30 phys.org 3476726124268420003.html
Espresso May Be Better Ground Coarser

A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.

14 Feb 14:00 Scientific American 532798823793461637.html
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk

If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.

14 Feb 14:03 UPI 8257973864591917625.html
Espresso May Be Better when Ground Coarser

A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.

14 Feb 14:00 Scientific American 532798823767640098.html
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health

Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health

14 Feb 14:41 Open Access Government 7441385494927357527.html
Kombucha's Benefits & Other Details That You Probably Didn't Know About

Kombucha benefits are numerous on the health front. Take a look at why you must include this magical drink in your daily diet for leading a healthy life-

14 Feb 14:42 Republic World 1282918856315381989.html
The Trump Administration Versus Children

A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies

14 Feb 14:00 Scientific American Blog Network 5160668528790173350.html
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.

14 Feb 14:53 UPI 8257973864114119701.html
Income Tax Department busts ₹2000 crore black money racket in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Searches conducted by the department earlier this month covered more than 40 premises.Chandrababu Naidu’s associate was covered in the search operation

14 Feb 14:27 Livemint 6614605818755015110.html
Coronavirus inflicts growing toll on China’s health workers

A new coronavirus has taken a growing toll of Chinese health workers on the front line of the fight to stop it, a top official said on Friday

14 Feb 14:10 Vanguard News 4125100340134817059.html
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks

The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.

14 Feb 14:42 RTE.ie 7595237277742575348.html
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees

The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...

14 Feb 14:11 The Nation Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers 2658445900820442711.html
How we're preparing for our fiery future

New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.

14 Feb 14:38 phys.org 3476726124240422953.html
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere

Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...

14 Feb 14:19 phys.org 3476726123528150684.html
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy

In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...

14 Feb 14:43 Tech Xplore 4945708898325826058.html
Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections

A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.

14 Feb 11:46 News-Medical.net 4522523030680195554.html
Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger

Bees pollinate many human foodstuffs. But intensive farming practices may kill them off if we don’t demand change, says Alison Benjamin, editor of Guardian Society

14 Feb 11:35 the Guardian 1491978794554591317.html
This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat

Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect

14 Feb 11:57 The ICIR 2244788521239307448.html
New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes

Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.

14 Feb 11:38 News-Medical.net 4522523031834455091.html
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation

The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.

14 Feb 11:54 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300694764915.html
Love as healing power

Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love

14 Feb 11:00 Open Access Government 7441385494316275549.html
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans

There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.

14 Feb 11:20 News-Medical.net 4522523031595380859.html
SocGen invests in life assurance startup that offers cheaper premiums for fitness band wearers

Societe Generale has invested EUR1.1 million in a Czech online life assurance startup that offers discounts on premiums in return for a healthy lifestyle.

14 Feb 11:41 Finextra 6000504750546373616.html
The Trump Administration vs. Children

A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies

14 Feb 15:45 Scientific American Blog Network 5160668527876144782.html
Do Different Kinds Of Alcohol Make You Different Kinds Of Drunk?

When your friend gets tipsy and starts rambling about how tequila turns her into a savage party monster, and then your other friend vehemently calls bullshit, calmly put your hands up and say this: "Friends. Please. I got this." And then explain to them what I'm about to explain to you....

14 Feb 15:30 Lifehacker Australia 3742423169474219991.html
Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll

New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.

14 Feb 15:01 Fox News 7362823819504885469.html
Work restarts on Smethwick super-hospital after two-year delay

Work has restarted on the newly named Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.

14 Feb 15:52 Express & Star 7324224459268918646.html
Space Force is looking for ideas 'in good taste' on what it should call its members

Following its official creation this past December, the Space Force is looking for ideas on what the members of the newest branch of the U.S. military should be called.

14 Feb 15:20 Fox News 7362823819932354107.html
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues

Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...

14 Feb 15:30 phys.org 3476726123449175814.html
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep

"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.

14 Feb 15:35 UPI 8257973865676452633.html
Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die

More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.

14 Feb 15:13 India Today 4286117812388174431.html
GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19

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14 Feb 17:56 ghananewsagency.org 5074937610731135489.html
Iron Age temple discovered at Tel Motza near Jerusalem calls into question the Biblical claim that Solomon's Temple was the only temple in the ancient Kingdom of Judah

According to the Bible, the Jewish people were prohibited from worshipping outside of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem - and the other 'high places' of worship were destroyed.

14 Feb 17:40 Mail Online 124328111627176705.html
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s

A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.

14 Feb 17:37 News-Medical.net 4522523030400746275.html
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase

Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...

14 Feb 17:21 phys.org 3476726124273262311.html
No relief from increasing pollution

The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing

14 Feb 17:58 Deccan Herald 2027555795926519186.html
Christina Koch Is Reunited With Her Dog After 328 Days In Space And We're Crying

It's hard to imagine life as an astronaut. Making daily scientific breakthroughs while you orbit the globe, witnessing Earth from the best seat in the hous

14 Feb 17:28 IFLScience 242791750042437804.html
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist

Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.

14 Feb 17:00 Vox 6416095789422150113.html
Snapchat will soon offer mental health support when searching sensitive topics

In the coming months, Snapchat will roll out a new "Help For You" feature that will provide resources to users when they search sensitive terms involving subjects like anxiety, depression, bullying, and more.

14 Feb 17:50 Android Central 29040142218938826.html
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear

The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.

14 Feb 17:31 dailyrecord 552235479796480218.html
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients

An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.

14 Feb 17:17 India Today 4286117813262787826.html
Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?

India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)

14 Feb 17:46 Deccan Herald 2027555796738713320.html
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps

How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec

14 Feb 17:33 IFLScience 242791748457199729.html
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist

Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.

14 Feb 17:00 Vox 6416095788915083594.html
Google Earth Adds 1,000 New Aerial Photographs Of Our Planet And It Turns Out We're Beautiful

Google Earth has just given you a free pass to explore 1,000 locations on Earth from the comfort of your desk. Taking the Google Earth View collection up t

14 Feb 17:44 IFLScience 242791749226491146.html
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning

Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...

14 Feb 17:24 phys.org 3476726123593178517.html
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust

While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…

14 Feb 17:59 Boing Boing 4601305169483982068.html
Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life

New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials

14 Feb 17:24 Newshub 2131266985899282321.html
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery

A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.

14 Feb 16:14 NY Times 1961078288067459857.html
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food

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14 Feb 16:38 The Observer 7850745371545494837.html
Longstanding flaw in sensor readings could lead to heating and cooling design errors

Standard comfort measurements used to design buildings' heating and cooling systems share a common flaw, according to new research. The researchers said the findings could mean that designers have relied ...

14 Feb 16:19 Tech Xplore 4945708899586970193.html
Weight loss is the best medicine for Perth nurse

'Miss Slinky' embraces new lifestyle

14 Feb 16:41 dailyrecord 552235478990067036.html
Interview: 'MST3K' mastermind Joel Hodgson brings farewell trek to OKC area with 'Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour'

"We worked really to hard to realize the show for a theatrical experience, and that's really what you get. You really are getting to see us in action making a new 'Mystery Science Theater,' and I think people find that fascinating," Hodgson said.

14 Feb 16:34 THE OKLAHOMAN 7193318762493461369.html
Feast Your Eyes On These Incredible New Images Of A Dimming Betelgeuse

Astronomers have employed the visual acuity of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to capture these incredible images of the cha

14 Feb 16:16 IFLScience 242791749306368058.html
New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System

On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe

14 Feb 16:01 IFLScience 242791750153611805.html
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000

Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to

14 Feb 16:47 IFLScience 242791749018287126.html
Tiny, erratic protein motor movements revealed

The smallest proteins travel in our cells, completing deeply important tasks to keep our molecular mechanisms moving. They are responsible for transporting cargo, duplicating cells and more. Now, a research ...

14 Feb 16:16 phys.org 3476726123035869476.html
No handshakes: Viral outbreak spooks Asian places of worship

MANILA, Philippines — In a popular Catholic church in the Philippines, nearly half of the pews were empty for Sunday Mass. The few hundred worshippers who showed up were asked to refrain from shaking others’ hands or holding them during prayers to prevent the spread of the virus that started in China. In Hong Kong, …

14 Feb 16:15 City NEWS 1130 5858657121295350189.html
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models

As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...

14 Feb 16:57 Punch Newspapers 3524240996004866401.html
Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed

Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered ...

14 Feb 16:16 phys.org 3476726124413174568.html
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped

For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.

14 Feb 09:02 Bdnews24 8119004130262474719.html
Pokemon Go Field Research quests: February missions and rewards list

If you want to be the very best, you’ll need to stay on top of the Pokemon Go Research Quests – constantly changing missions and activities that players can pick up and complete for bonuses and rewards. Here’s all the current missions for February 2020. Pokemon Go’s research quests are split into two categories: Field […]

14 Feb 09:35 VG247 6010161593996879511.html
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials

An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd

14 Feb 09:48 The Japan Times 6673764368028743443.html
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows

Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.

14 Feb 09:24 UNIAN 6863008972519370235.html
Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090

The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases

14 Feb 09:15 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363522500210.html
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation

WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...

14 Feb 09:00 Malaymail 302165934415737294.html
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing

Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings

14 Feb 09:23 Physics World 8721234136139912222.html