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• Sleep Experts Warn: Exposure to Night Light Increases Death Risk by 34%

  03-11-2024 23:35 via scitechdaily.com
  Exposure to bright nights and dim days disrupts circadian rhythms, heightening mortality risk, while consistent daylight exposure supports health and longevity. A study analyzing over 13 million hours of data from light sensors worn by 89,000 participants found that increased exposure to bright nights and dim days is linked to a higher risk of mortality. [...]
  
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• Nevada lithium mine will crush rare plant habitat US said is critical to its survival, lawsuit says

  03-11-2024 23:30
  
  Conservationists and a Native American advocacy group are suing to block a Nevada lithium mine they say will drive an endangered wildflower to extinction, disrupt groundwater flows and threaten cultural resources
  
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• Ad showing women hiding their vote from their husbands sparks conservative anger

  03-11-2024 23:28 via nbcnews.com
  
  A political video reminded women that they can vote for Vice President Kamala Harris without telling their husbands, enraging prominent conservatives and reigniting a fiery discourse that highlights the central role of gender in this year’s election.
  
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• PS5 Pro Can Upscale Old PS4 Games - Dark Horizons

  03-11-2024 22:57 via news.google.com
  PS5 Pro Can Upscale Old PS4 Games  Dark HorizonsLast-minute PS5 Pro leaks indicate system will pack 16.7 TFLOPS GPU with 16GB dedicated GDDR6 VRAM — plus 2GB DDR5 system RAM  Tom's HardwareFree PlayStation 5 Pro console available now, but you've 1 week to claim  GAMINGbiblePS5 Pro Specs Leak Unveils 2 Extra GB of DDR5 RAM  WccftechSony quietly removes 8K from PS5 Pro – here’s why  GeekSided
  
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• Scientists Discover Bizarre New Frog Species That’s Smaller Than a Centimeter

  03-11-2024 22:26 via scitechdaily.com
  Brachycephalus dacnis is the seventh species of flea toad to be identified and is slightly larger than only one closely related species found in southern Bahia, Brazil. The study, published by a team from the State University of Campinas, led the research. Some species in the genus Brachycephalus, known as flea toads, reach less than [...]
  
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• Follow Your Nose to the Next Museum Exhibit

  03-11-2024 22:11 via nytimes.com
  
  Museums are adding scents as another tool for communicating information about science and other subjects in their exhibits.
  
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• 'The fear is gone': Democrats think they can make inroads in rural Pennsylvania

  03-11-2024 21:51 via nbcnews.com
  
  Democrats think they have a path to the White House that runs through cutting Trump's margins in rural counties in Pennsylvania.
  
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• Revving Up Renewables: U.S. Plans Massive Expansion in Offshore Wind Energy Amid Storm Risks

  03-11-2024 21:12 via scitechdaily.com
  New wind turbine designs need to tackle challenges on a smaller scale. The U.S. is accelerating its plans to expand offshore wind energy, aiming to install 30 gigawatts of new capacity by 2030 and reaching a total of 110 gigawatts by 2050. However, to achieve this, turbines must be engineered to endure the impacts of [...]
  
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• Harvard Study Uncovers Mammal Evolution’s Bumpy Road to Upright Posture

  03-11-2024 20:03 via scitechdaily.com
  A recent study by Harvard reveals that the evolutionary transition to an upright posture in mammals was complex and occurred later than assumed, based on advanced biomechanical modeling and fossil analysis. Mammals, including humans, stand out with their uniquely upright posture, a key trait that has driven their remarkable evolutionary success. However, the earliest known [...]
  
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• Trump doesn't rule out banning vaccines if he wins

  03-11-2024 19:24 via nbcnews.com
  
  In an interview with NBC News, Trump said that a push by RFK Jr. to remove fluoride in water "sounds OK to me" and he wouldn't rule out banning vaccines.
  
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• NASA’s Cutting-Edge Space Experiments Launching on 31st SpaceX Resupply Mission

  03-11-2024 18:54 via scitechdaily.com
  Projects include the NASA JPL-managed quantum communication experiment known as SEAQUE. NASA is set to launch a series of new science experiments to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard its SpaceX 31st commercial resupply mission. These six experiments are designed to support cutting-edge research by NASA scientists and teams. The SpaceX Dragon spacecraft, carried by [...]
  
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• Obesity Breakthrough: Promising New Treatment Found To Curb Fat Formation

  03-11-2024 17:45 via scitechdaily.com
  Electro-acupuncture may help manage obesity by reducing osteoprotegerin, a protein tied to fat cell growth. This TCM approach showed positive effects on metabolism and body composition in clinical trials. A research team from Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) and Hong Kong University (HKU) has discovered evidence suggesting that electro-acupuncture, a form of traditional Chinese [...]
  
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• SpaceX Dragon moved to new parking spot on space station - VideoFromSpace

  03-11-2024 17:39 via news.google.com
  SpaceX Dragon moved to new parking spot on space station  VideoFromSpaceNASA’s SpaceX Crew-9 Dragon Spacecraft Port Relocation  plus.nasa.govNASA astronauts to redock SpaceX Dragon at International Space Station: How to watch  USA TODAYSpaceX Crew-9 astronauts, including Boeing Starliner crew, fly Dragon spacecraft to new ISS parking spot (video)  Space.comFootage Of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Arriving At Space station  Yahoo! Voices
  
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• Silent Signals: The Breakthrough Technology Powering Faster Space Data

  03-11-2024 16:24 via scitechdaily.com
  In space exploration, long-distance optical links now enable the transmission of images, videos, and data from space probes to Earth using light. However, for these signals to travel the entire distance undisturbed, hypersensitive receivers and noise-free amplifiers are essential. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have now developed a system featuring a silent [...]
  
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• Record-Breaking Dry Spell: How October’s Flash Drought Shocked the Nation

  03-11-2024 15:31 via scitechdaily.com
  October 2024 brought record-setting drought to the U.S., with dry conditions covering more than half the country. A strong high-pressure system kept temperatures warm and rainfall scarce, driving rapid flash droughts in multiple states. Scientists note this trend has been accelerated by climate change, making drought monitoring more challenging. Record Drought Conditions in October 2024 [...]
  
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• MacBook Pro Likely to Get OLED Display and Thinner Design in 2026 - MacRumors

  03-11-2024 14:45 via news.google.com
  MacBook Pro Likely to Get OLED Display and Thinner Design in 2026  MacRumorsApple reportedly releasing ‘total redesign’ for MacBook Pro in 2026  9to5MacMacBook Pro M5 next year might be disappointing as rumor suggests the real fireworks are coming with MacBook Pro M6 with OLED in 2026  TechRadarApple's MacBook Pro could get a complete redesign for its 20th anniversary, here’s what to expect  The Times of IndiaMacBook Pro line could get a
  
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• Exercise at Any Intensity Linked to 30% Lower Risk of Death in Dementia Patients

  03-11-2024 14:38 via scitechdaily.com
  New research suggests that regular physical activity after a dementia diagnosis may reduce death risk by up to 30%, regardless of intensity. Engaging in physical activity, even at minimal levels, can lower the risk of death in individuals with dementia by as much as 30%. A new study underscores the value of encouraging exercise in [...]
  
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• Slitterhead creator says action horror will be "fresh and original" and "a bit rough around the edges" - Eurogamer

  03-11-2024 13:52 via news.google.com
  Slitterhead creator says action horror will be "fresh and original" and "a bit rough around the edges"  EurogamerSlitterhead Review  IGNSlitterhead transforms players into pawns in a parasitic proxy war  PolygonReview: Slitterhead (PS5) - Inventive Horror Is Essential for Japan Studio Fans  Push SquareReview: Slitterhead is confidently weird, but greatly flawed  Video Games Chronicle
  
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• Quantum Breakthrough Could Propel Superconductors to the Next Level

  03-11-2024 13:45 via scitechdaily.com
  Researchers uncover novel magnetic and electronic properties in thin films of kagome magnets. Physicists at Rice University and their collaborators have made a discovery that sheds new light on magnetism and electronic interactions in advanced materials, with the potential to transform technologies like quantum computing and high-temperature superconductors. Led by Zheng Ren and Ming Yi, [...]
  
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• UCLA Chemists Shatter 100-Year-Old Chemistry Rule – Textbooks Need a Rewrite

  03-11-2024 12:36 via scitechdaily.com
  UCLA chemists have overturned a century-old rule in organic chemistry that limited molecular design by proving that anti-Bredt olefins can be synthesized and stabilized. This finding opens new paths in drug discovery and innovation. According to Bredt’s rule, double bonds cannot exist at certain positions on organic molecules if the molecule’s geometry deviates too far [...]
  
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• 'Doomsday' Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering - Phys.org

  03-11-2024 12:00 via news.google.com
  'Doomsday' Antarctic glacier melting faster than expected, fueling calls for geoengineering  Phys.orgWill glacial engineering save the 'Doomsday Glacier'?  Ynetnews‘Doomsday’ Glacier May Cause ‘Catastrophic’ Issues For New York  Hudson Valley PostScientists Raise Concerns as Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday’ Glacier Is Melting at an Alarming Rate and Could Collapse Soon  Knewz
  
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• New Subtype of Lung Cancer Discovered in Young, Non-Smoking Patients

  03-11-2024 11:21 via scitechdaily.com
  MSK identified a new subtype of small cell lung cancer in young non-smokers, challenging existing treatment paradigms with its unique genetic makeup. A team of doctors and researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) have identified a new, rare type of small cell lung cancer that primarily affects younger individuals who have never smoked. [...]
  
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• Tensor G5 Shown In A Recent Benchmark Leak Was An Unreleased Version Of The Tensor G4 With A Different PowerVR GPU & CPU Configuration That Google Was Testing - Wccftech

  03-11-2024 09:37 via news.google.com
  Tensor G5 Shown In A Recent Benchmark Leak Was An Unreleased Version Of The Tensor G4 With A Different PowerVR GPU & CPU Configuration That Google Was Testing  WccftechTensor G5 With A New ‘1 + 5 + 2’ CPU Cluster Has Been Spotted In A Benchmark Leak, With History Repeating Itself As Far As Disappointing Results Go  WccftechMysterious Google chipset shows up on GeekBench - GSMArena.com news  GSMArena.comHoping a new GPU means the Pixel 10 will be a ga
  
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• Meet the “Bone Crusher”: New Fossil Finds Rewrite the Evolutionary History of Australia’s Iconic Tasmanian Tiger

  03-11-2024 09:18 via scitechdaily.com
  New fossil discoveries reveal three Thylacine species from 23 million years ago, highlighting rapid evolutionary diversification and expanding knowledge of ancient ecosystems. The last of the Tasmanian tigers, also known as the Thylacine, died in the Beaumaris Zoo in Hobart eighty-eight years ago. Now, a team of researchers from UNSW Sydney has added three of [...]
  
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• New Study: Common Hospital Infection Could Trigger Alzheimer’s

  03-11-2024 09:12 via scitechdaily.com
  Florida State researchers discovered that gut bacteria, like Klebsiella pneumoniae, may reach the brain and exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease symptoms. The study emphasizes the risks of hospital-acquired infections and gut microbiome disruptions for cognitive health. Researchers at Florida State University’s Gut Biome Lab have conducted a groundbreaking study uncovering a possible connection between gut bacterial infections [...]
  
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• Precision Mapping of Millions of Galaxies To Unveil Secrets of Dark Matter and Cosmic Expansion

  03-11-2024 08:03 via scitechdaily.com
  The Physics of the Accelerating Universe Survey has unveiled a groundbreaking catalog detailing distances to millions of galaxies with unparalleled precision. A groundbreaking catalog, detailing millions of distant galaxies and providing distance measurements with unprecedented precision over a field of view and depth never before explored, has been released. This catalog is the work of [...]
  
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• 4 Key Facts: How the Montreal Protocol Saved Earth’s Ozone Layer—and Millions of Lives

  03-11-2024 07:12 via scitechdaily.com
  Adopted 35 years ago, the Montreal Protocol remains a groundbreaking environmental agreement, credited with saving millions from skin cancer and playing a major role in protecting Earth’s climate. Officially titled the “Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer,” this crucial U.N. treaty bans the release of harmful chemicals like chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), which damage [...]
  
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• Light Takes Over: Breakthrough Optical Array Revolutionizes Computing

  03-11-2024 06:21 via scitechdaily.com
  Optical computing aims to replace electricity with light to achieve faster, energy-saving computing. Researchers have now developed an optical programmable logic array (PLA) that overcomes key hurdles, running advanced logic operations like Conway’s Game of Life. This breakthrough showcases optical computing’s future potential. For years, researchers have explored ways to use light for computing, seeking [...]
  
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• Harris makes a surprise appearance on 'Saturday Night Live'

  03-11-2024 05:01 via nbcnews.com
  
  Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance on “Saturday Night Live,” the last episode of the show before the election.
  
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• How much protein you need depends on your exercise routine - Fortune

  03-11-2024 02:17 via news.google.com
  How much protein you need depends on your exercise routine  FortuneStop obsessing over protein. You’re likely getting more than enough, but missing out on this vital nutrient, experts say  FortuneEasy '4/5' Rule to Hit Protein Target Without Tracking, Lose Weight  Business InsiderProtein Made Simple: A Visual Guide for Vegans, Omnivores and Meat-Eaters  CNET
  
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• Avian Influenza confirmed in Jackson County - KDRV

  03-11-2024 01:33 via news.google.com
  Avian Influenza confirmed in Jackson County  KDRVBird Flu Is One Step Closer to Mixing with Seasonal Flu Virus and Becoming a Pandemic  Scientific AmericanBird Flu in Pigs Is One Step Closer to Endangering Humans  Bloomberg3 people with H5N1 bird flu spent time in Oregon, but officials say there’s no public health risk  OregonLiveUS detects H5N1 bird flu in a pig for the first time  Reuters
  
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