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Look out, invasive species: The robots are coming

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Artificial intelligence, Behavioral Science, Engineering, Fish, Neural Interfaces, Robotics, Robotics Research, Vehicles, Wild Animals

Researchers published the first experiments to gauge whether biomimetic robotic fish can induce fear-related changes in mosquitofish, aiming to discover whether the highly invasive species might be controlled without toxicants or trapping methods harmful to wildlife. Their findings indicate that even brief exposure to a robotic replica of the mosquitofish's primary predator can provoke meaningful avoidance behaviors and physiological changes associated with the loss of energy reserves, potentially translating into lower rates of reproduction.

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How happy couples argue: Focus on solvable issues first

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Child Development, Consumer Behavior, Gender Difference, Parenting, Psychology, Relationships, Social Psychology, Stress

In marriage, conflict is inevitable. Even the happiest couples argue. And research shows they tend to argue about the same topics as unhappy couples: children, money, in-laws, intimacy. So, what distinguishes happy couples? According to a new study, it is the way happy couples argue that may make a difference.

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Pearls: New light on enhancing lightweight armor for soldiers

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Biology, Biotechnology, Biotechnology and Bioengineering, Engineering and Construction, Genetically Modified, Materials Science, Nanotechnology, Weapons Technology

By mimicking the outer coating of pearls (nacre, or as it's more commonly known, mother of pearl), researchers have created a lightweight plastic that is 14 times stronger and eight times lighter (less dense) than steel and ideal for absorbing the impact of bullets and other projectiles.

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Deaths halved among infarct patients attending Heart School

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Birth Defects, Cholesterol, Diseases and Conditions, Heart Disease, Patient Education and Counseling, Stroke Prevention, Today's Healthcare, Vioxx

Patients who attend 'Heart School', as almost every patient in Sweden is invited to do after a first heart attack, live longer than non-participating patients.

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Starting HIV treatment in ERs may be key to ending HIV spread worldwide

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Chronic Illness, Diseases and Conditions, HIV and AIDS, Infectious Diseases, Patient Education and Counseling, Sexual Health, STD, Today's Healthcare

Researchers say they have evidence that hospital emergency departments (EDs) worldwide may be key strategic settings for curbing the spread of HIV infections in hard-to-reach populations if the EDs jump-start treatment and case management as well as diagnosis of the disease.

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Measuring ethanol's deadly twin

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Alternative Fuels, Detectors, Energy and Resources, Fuel Cells, Health Policy, Medical Devices, Medical Imaging, Zika

Researchers have developed an inexpensive, handheld measuring device that can distinguish between methanol and potable alcohol. It offers a simple, quick method of detecting adulterated or contaminated alcoholic beverages and is able to diagnose methanol poisoning in exhaled breath.

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New microscopes unravel the mysteries of brain organization

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Brain Injury, Brain-Computer Interfaces, Medical Technology, neuroscience, Optics, Physics, Psychology, Quantum Physics

The secret of capturing exquisite brain images with a new generation of custom-built microscopes has been revealed. The new microscopes, known as mesoSPIMs, can image the minute detail of brain tissue down to individual neurons that are five times thinner than a human hair, and can uncover the 3D anatomy of entire small organs, faster than ever before.

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Climate signature identified in rivers globally

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Climate, Desert, Environmental Issues, Floods, Geography, Global Warming, Water, Weather

For decades geoscientists have been trying to detect the influence of climate on the formation of rivers, but up to now there has been no systematic evidence. A new study discovers a clear climatic signature on rivers globally that challenges existing theories.

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Brain activity intensity drives need for sleep

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Brain Tumor, Insomnia, Insomnia Research, Intelligence, Nervous System, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Sleep Disorder Research, Sleep Disorders

The intensity of brain activity during the day, notwithstanding how long we've been awake, appears to increase our need for sleep, according to a new study in zebrafish.

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Vitamin E found to prevent muscle damage after heart attack

September 16, 2019 0 Comments Cholesterol, Dietary Supplements and Minerals, Heart Disease, Vioxx, Vitamin, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E

Early studies have found Vitamin E could be used to save the muscle from dying during a heart attack.