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Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Details of Hurricane Ian’s Aftermath Captured with New Remote Sensing Method
Florida Atlantic University

Using aerial imagery data and LiDAR, a study remotely identified the hardest-hit areas of Southwest Florida’s Estero Island in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Researchers estimated the extent of structural damage and compared pre- and post-storm beach structural changes.

Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
The Real Facts about Regener-Eyes®: A Commitment to Safety and Compliance
Regener-Eyes

Regener-Eyes® LLC, a leading name in the ophthalmic industry, is registered, regulated, inspected and in full compliance with all FDA regulations. Regener-Eyes® is dedicated to safety, quality, and compliance.

   
Newswise: Satellite maps boost mangrove conservation in china
Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
Satellite maps boost mangrove conservation in china
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a recent study, researchers utilized time-series imagery from Sentinel-2 satellites to map the distribution of the mangrove species Kandelia obovata across China. This study represents a significant advancement in mangrove management and conservation, aligning with sustainable development goals.

Newswise: #SexEdforAll Month (May) Shines Spotlight 
on Importance of Youth Sex Education
Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:05 AM EDT
#SexEdforAll Month (May) Shines Spotlight on Importance of Youth Sex Education
Candor Health Education

Recent data shows that kids are interested in and participating in sexual behavior. According to the CDC’s 2023 “Youth Risk Behavior Survey,” 30% of high school students reported being sexually active.

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Released: 29-Apr-2024 8:00 AM EDT
AI Algorithms Can Determine How Well Newborns Nurse, Study Shows
University of California San Diego

A modified pacifier and AI algorithms to analyze the data it produces could determine if newborns are learning the proper mechanics of nursing, a recent study shows. Specifically, the researchers from the University of California San Diego measured if babies are generating enough suckling strength to breastfeed and whether they are suckling in a regular pattern based on eight independent parameters.

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24-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Orion’s Erupting Star System Reveals Its Secrets
National Radio Astronomy Observatory

An unusual group of stars in the Orion constellation have revealed their secrets. FU Orionis, a double star system, first caught astronomers’ attention in 1936 when the central star suddenly became 1,000 times brighter than usual.

Released: 29-Apr-2024 7:30 AM EDT
Stem cells improve memory, reduce inflammation in Alzheimer’s mouse brains
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

By transplanting human neural stem cells, researchers improved memory and reduced neuroinflammation in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggesting another avenue for potential treatment, a study shows. Researchers say the improvements reported after stem cell transplantation must be further studied in mice before advancing to larger animals and, eventually, humans. 

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Released: 29-Apr-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Researchers develop a new way to instruct dance in Virtual Reality
Aalto University

Virtual reality dance made easier with crowd wave technique. Open source code can be downloaded for Quest 2 and 3

   
Newswise: Webb Captures Top of Iconic Horsehead Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
Released: 29-Apr-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Webb Captures Top of Iconic Horsehead Nebula in Unprecedented Detail
Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI)

The Horsehead Nebula is prancing across the cosmic stage in new infrared views from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope. Extreme close-ups of the horse’s “mane” from Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) and Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) showcase a dynamic region that transitions from a mostly neutral, warm area of gas and dust within the nebula (represented in blue) to surrounding hot, ionized gas (red).

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Study Reveals Hiring Bias Against Former Business Owners
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Nearly 50% of new businesses fail within the first five years. Many former entrepreneurs apply for 9-to-5 jobs to get back on their feet, but new research reveals an unexpected obstacle: hiring discrimination.

   
Newswise: T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
26-Apr-2024 7:05 AM EDT
T. rex not as smart as previously claimed, scientists find
University of Bristol

Dinosaurs were as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as monkeys, as former research suggests.

Newswise: Probing the effects of interplanetary space on asteroid Ryugu
25-Apr-2024 8:05 PM EDT
Probing the effects of interplanetary space on asteroid Ryugu
Hokkaido University

Samples reveal evidence of changes experienced by the surface of asteroid Ryugu, some probably due to micrometeoroid bombardment.

Newswise: After 25 Years, Researchers Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Neurological Disease
25-Apr-2024 5:00 AM EDT
After 25 Years, Researchers Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Neurological Disease
University of Utah Health

Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 is a devastating progressive movement disorder. A multinational study has now conclusively identified the genetic difference that causes the disease, bringing answers to families and opening the door to future treatments.

Newswise: Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
Released: 28-Apr-2024 11:05 PM EDT
Cardio-fitness cuts death and disease by nearly 20%
University of South Australia

Running, cycling, or swimming – if you regularly exercise, you’re well on track for a long and healthy life, as groundbreaking new research from the University of South Australia finds that an increased cardio fitness level will reduce your risk of death from any cause by 11-17%.

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Released: 28-Apr-2024 7:05 PM EDT
Welcome to a world where we can cure blindness, chronic pain and neurological diseases with 3D printed surgical implants
University of South Australia

Clever bio-inks that sit inside the human body and restore damaged neurons could cure a whole swathe of diseases in the next 20 years: conditions that have baffled scientists and clinicians for centuries.

Newswise: Scientists suggested a new method for diagnosising of heart diseases
Released: 27-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Scientists suggested a new method for diagnosising of heart diseases
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University proved that Raman spectroscopy, a method by which diffusion property of substances is analyzed, can be used in diagnosing of coronary vascular diseases.

Newswise: Scientists have mathematically simulated an epileptic seizure for the first time
Released: 27-Apr-2024 3:05 AM EDT
Scientists have mathematically simulated an epileptic seizure for the first time
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Scientists at Immanuel Kant BFU have developed a mathematical model that describes human brain condition in epilepsy. The system reproduced changes in brain activity during a seizure, as well as taking into account multiple interactions among neurons and other brain cells.

   
Newswise: Three Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Released: 26-Apr-2024 10:00 PM EDT
Three Johns Hopkins Medicine Researchers Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Johns Hopkins Medicine

Three researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have been elected to the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) class of 2023 fellows.

26-Apr-2024 3:00 PM EDT
Glaucoma Research Foundation establishes Strategic Advisory Council
Glaucoma Research Foundation

The prestigious group brings together key industry leaders and members of the corporate community dedicated to glaucoma patient care.

Released: 26-Apr-2024 6:05 PM EDT
1 in 5 milk samples from grocery stores test positive for bird flu. Why the FDA says it’s still safe to drink
UC Davis Health

The FDA announced 1 in 5 grocery store milk samples tested positive for bird flu. UC Davis experts explain the limits of the test and how to protect yourself from avian influenza.

Newswise: ‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert
Released: 26-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
‘Fallout’ success: video game nostalgia spans multiple media, explains expert
Virginia Tech

Mention the name “Fallout” to a dedicated gamer, and you might well see their eyes light up with nostalgia. Amazon Prime’s new “Fallout” TV show racked up high scores with critics and audiences alike. Virginia Tech media expert James Ivory answered questions about the appeal of “Fallout” and what its success could mean for the future of entertainment media.

Newswise: Scientists are shaking up lithium extraction with a different kind of chemistry
Released: 26-Apr-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Scientists are shaking up lithium extraction with a different kind of chemistry
Ames National Laboratory

Scientists at the Critical Materials Innovation (CMI) Hub, led by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Ames National Laboratory, have developed a new process, mechanochemical extraction of lithium at low temperatures, or MELLT, to increase and diversify the supply of lithium in the United States.

Newswise: ORNL's Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
Released: 26-Apr-2024 4:05 PM EDT
ORNL's Curran named Fellow of SAE, ASME
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Scott Curran, group leader for Fuel Science and Engine Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of SAE International and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME.

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Newswise: Computer Scientists Unveil Novel Attacks on Cybersecurity
Released: 26-Apr-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Computer Scientists Unveil Novel Attacks on Cybersecurity
University of California San Diego

Researchers have found two novel types of attacks that target the conditional branch predictor found in high-end Intel processors, which could be exploited to compromise billions of processors currently in use.  The multi-university and industry research team led by computer scientists at University of California San Diego will present their work at the 2024 ACM ASPLOS Conference that begins tomorrow.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Corewell Health Names New President for Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan
Corewell Health

Corewell Health will welcome Lamont Yoder, RN, as the new president of Corewell Health - Southeast Michigan, effective May 6.

Newswise: Hackensack University Medical Center Kidney Transplant Leaders Participate in National and Regional Events to Increase Access to Organ Transplantation
Released: 26-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Hackensack University Medical Center Kidney Transplant Leaders Participate in National and Regional Events to Increase Access to Organ Transplantation
Hackensack Meridian Health

Transplant experts and leaders will collaborate with national colleagues to increase the number of transplants performed in the U.S. and raise awareness during local Donate Life event

Released: 26-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Corewell Health Uses Virtual and Augmented Reality in Neurosurgery
Corewell Health

Corewell Health™ in Southeast Michigan is using virtual and augmented reality technology to enable patients to “tour” their own brains and assist physicians with planning and surgery.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 1:05 PM EDT
Patient Experience Week: How Cedars-Sinai Strives for Excellence
Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is marking Patient Experience Week 2024 with activities to honor team members and the impact they make in the lives of patients every day.

Newswise: New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
New circuit boards can be repeatedly recycled
University of Washington

A team led by researchers at the University of Washington developed a new PCB that performs on par with traditional materials and can be recycled repeatedly with negligible material loss. Researchers used a solvent that transforms a type of vitrimer — a cutting-edge class of polymer — into a jelly-like substance without damage, allowing solid components to be plucked out for reuse or recycling.

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Roivios Secures FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for JuxtaFlow® RAD, Showcases Pioneering Data at Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting
Roivios, ltd

NASSAU, Bahamas, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Roivios, a pioneering clinical-stage medical device company dedicated to transforming kidney health, is thrilled to announce it has been awarded the prestigious Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its cutting-edge JuxtaFlow® Renal Assist Device (RAD). This landmark recognition, fueled by the encouraging outcomes of the BIPASS-AKI feasibility study, coincides with the unveiling of pioneering research at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) Annual Meeting. It marks a significant leap forward in safeguarding kidney function for patients undergoing cardiac surgeries, addressing a key challenge in cardiothoracic surgery and critical care.

   
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Imaging technique shows new details of peptide structures
Washington University in St. Louis

In a paper published in ACS Nano, researchers at Washington University in St. Louis outline how they used a chemical probe to light up interlocking peptides. Their technique will help scientists differentiate synthetic peptides from toxic types found in Alzheimer’s disease.

Newswise: DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Visits Jefferson Lab
Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
DOE Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Visits Jefferson Lab
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

On April 1Jefferson National Accelerator Facility welcomed Under Secretary for Science and Innovation Geraldine (Geri) Richmond for a tour of the lab and briefing on its research mission, innovation and STEM programs.

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Achieves Highest Accreditation Status from AOA Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine (BCOM) attained the highest level of accreditation from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA).

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Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Tembo Health Announces Partnership with Springwell Senior Living to Provide Telemedicine Support for Residents
LifeBridge Health

Tembo Health, a senior-focused telemedicine provider, has announced a partnership with Springwell Senior Living, a 250-resident senior living facility in northwest Baltimore offering independent living, assisted living and memory care services.

Released: 26-Apr-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Texas Biomed Researching Vaccines and Treatments for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Researchers at Texas Biomedical Research Institute (Texas Biomed) are studying potential vaccines, antivirals and antibodies against highly pathogenic avian influenza, including H5N1 strains that closely mirror the one recently detected in cows, chickens and one person in Texas.


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