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Phys.org / A quantum heat engine that simultaneously provides work and refrigeration

The laws of thermodynamics state that heat naturally flows from hotter systems or regions to colder systems or regions until a state of thermal equilibrium is reached. This simple principle underpins the operation of numerous ...

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Medical Xpress / AI analyzes surgical technique to improve prostate cancer care

The movements of a surgeon in a procedure—called "surgical gestures"—can be used to predict patient recovery, according to Cedars-Sinai investigators. Their findings, published in npj Digital Medicine, suggest this technology ...

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Medical Xpress / Premature babies who do not catch up well on growth may suffer brain abnormalities

Nutrition and growth during the first years of life are critical to the development of children born prematurely. A new study from the University of Granada analyzes the long-term consequences of extrauterine growth restriction ...

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Phys.org / Angola's oldest burials, including its only known ancient cremation, uncovered at a 15th-century site doomed by a dam

As the construction of a hydroelectric dam loomed, archaeologists raced to uncover Angola's earliest dated burials and its only known cremation at a 15th-century settlement before it vanished beneath the water.

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Medical Xpress / Leadership helps reduce stress in operating rooms

The success of an operation depends on more than expertise and technical skills. A study by Leiden researchers shows that surgeons' leadership skills under pressure play a crucial role. "The ability to perform under pressure ...

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Medical Xpress / Early respiratory infections may explain half of younger siblings' earnings gap

Younger siblings are often portrayed as reckless, scatterbrained and less put-together than their older siblings. Social science researchers have underpinned these portrayals with data, showing that younger siblings obtain, ...

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Phys.org / As wildfires grip France and Spain, what are the risks from the smoke?

What dangers does smoke from wildfires pose? Who is most at risk? Here are some answers to health questions often asked, especially now with fires in France and Spain.

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Medical Xpress / Could sparkling water be a better choice for your teeth?

Findings from a new study comparing the effects of different beverages on mouth acidity suggest that unsweetened sparkling water may be better for your teeth than sugar-sweetened soda.

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Medical Xpress / Time-restricted eating may help retain cognitive function in older adults

Results from a small clinical trial suggest it may be possible to reduce the risk of dementia by eating during fewer hours of the day. The pilot study, which involved a weight-loss program for older women with overweight ...

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Phys.org / Scotland declares 'major' wildfire in Cairngorms national park

Scottish firefighters fought a wildfire Saturday that was burning through Cairngorms National Park in the north, with authorities advising residents to evacuate.

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Phys.org / Thousands crowd shelters as wildfires force exodus in France, Spain

Thousands crowded into emergency shelters in France and Spain on Sunday after wildfires drove more than 300,000 people to flee their homes and vacation accommodations.

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Phys.org / DNA vacuum captures animal traces from air to map Danish wildlife

Researchers have developed a DNA vacuum that can suck genetic traces from animals out of the air and reveal which animals live in an area. In two new studies, the researchers collected air samples in three natural areas in ...

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