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Novel Hawaiian communities operate similarly to native ecosystems
Credit: Jeferson Vizentin-Bugoni On the Hawaiian island of Oahu, it is possible to stand in a lush tropical forest that...
Artificial intelligence approach optimizes embryo selection for IVF
This pioneering work aims to automate and standardize a process that is currently very subjective A new artificial intelligence approach...
Improving 3D-printed prosthetics and integrating electronic sensors
Credit: Virginia Tech With the growth of 3D printing, it's entirely possible to 3D print your own prosthetic from models...
SwRI engineers develop novel techniques to trick object detection systems
Project to test and improve deep-learning algorithms for enhanced securityCredit: Southwest Research Institute SAN ANTONIO -- April 4, 2019 --...
Tweeting while viewing doesn’t diminish TV advertising’s reach and often leads to shopping
Credit: Indiana University BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- People watching "social shows" like "Dancing with the Stars" or "The Bachelor" on television...
See and be seen
Microscopic swimmers with visual perception of group members form stable swarmsCredit: Noemi Furlani Birds, fish and bacteria often gather into...
Robots to autocomplete Soldier tasks, new study suggests
Credit: US Army graphic Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time...
Bacterial nanowire mystery solved
Credit: Yale University Deep in the ocean or underground, where there is no oxygen, Geobacter bacteria "breathe" by projecting tiny...
Harnessing the power of solar to enhance the electric grid
ASU to develop grid management tools to enhance power system reliability and resiliency Arizona State University researchers are set to...
Ready, steady, go: 2 new studies reveal the steps in plant immune receptor activation
Credit: Jijie Chai Although separated by more than one billion years of evolution, plants and animals have hit upon similar...
Understanding microbial communities in fractured shales goal of NSF-sponsored project
Taking a deep dive into metabolic pathways introduced undergroundCredit: Mike Wilkins/Colorado State University Many invisible microbes like bacteria, fungi and...
Poverty leaves a mark on our genes
Study's findings challenge understandings of genes as fixed features of our biology EVANSTON, Ill. --- A new Northwestern University study...
Using a promiscuous inhibitor to uncover cancer drug targets
Scientists at Harvard Medical School and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a method that exploits the multitargeted nature of...
Severe psychological distress and daily cannabis use: Implications for mental health?
April 4, 2019 -- Daily cannabis use increased significantly from 2008 to 2016 among those with and without past-month serious...
Standardizing last names and addresses leads to better patient record matching
Credit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - Standardizing last names and address information can improve the linking of patient health records by...
Visualization strategies may backfire on consumers pursuing health goals
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Using visualization as motivation is a common technique for achieving goals, but consumers who are pursuing health...
New PET imaging biomarker could better predict progression of Alzheimer’s disease
Credit: Credit: Focke C, Blume T, Zott B, Shi Y, et al. Researchers have discovered a way to better predict...
DOD funds evaluation of behavioral intervention for autism spectrum disorder
The Department of Defense is providing $7 million to better understand how much and which components of Applied Behavior Analysis...
Should I cut down on carbs? Find out at EuroHeartCare 2019
2 to 4 May in Milan, Italy: Should I cut down on carbs? Find out at EuroHeartCare 2019. It's just...
The decline of state-level IVC filter utilization
Medicare and private insurance analysis After a period of prior growth, national inferior vena cava (IVC) filter utilization in the...
