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Phys.org / NASA's SkyFall Mars helicopters will feature a revolutionary antenna design

From 2021 to 2024, NASA's Ingenuity helicopter became the first vehicle of its kind to explore the Martian atmosphere and surface. With that proof of concept complete, NASA is preparing to send a trio of helicopters to search ...

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Phys.org / From the coasts to the plains, bird flu could threaten not just birds—but their homes

Yesterday, I woke to a cold, damp Canberra morning—and silence. The trees around my home were empty of feathered silhouettes. Even the usual bright-eyed, warble-voiced magpies were absent.

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Medical Xpress / Health visitor support helps postnatal mothers stay smoke-free

Women who receive health visitor support alongside smoking relapse-prevention advice are more likely to remain smoke-free after childbirth, according to University of East Anglia (UEA) research.

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Medical Xpress / Blood test may help guide treatment for metastatic melanoma

A blood test that measures how quickly tumor cells divide could in the future help doctors assess prognosis and select treatment strategies for patients with melanoma that has spread to other parts of the body. This is shown ...

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Tech Xplore / AI can help make complex IPO filings easier to analyze

For investors trying to make sense of a company going public, one of the most important documents is often the most difficult to understand. Initial public offering (IPO) filings are dense disclosures submitted to the U.S. ...

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Medical Xpress / Research points to new therapies to lessen the severity of delusions for patients with schizophrenia

New research has found that reductions in the severity of delusions in patients with schizophrenia-spectrum disorders recovering from an acute psychotic episode were significantly associated with reductions in volatility ...

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Phys.org / Oral exams are making a comeback to stop AI cheating. But they have their own problems

Universities are increasingly turning to oral exams to stop students from using artificial intelligence (AI) to cheat.

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Medical Xpress / Heart stress based on NT-proBNP changes may improve CVD risk stratification

For community-dwelling older adults, longitudinal changes in N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) concentrations (heart stress [HS]) may improve risk stratification for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality, ...

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Medical Xpress / New study identifies who is most likely to use whole systems traditional Chinese Medicine during IVF

A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health and the UH Fertility Center identified factors associated with using Whole Systems Traditional Chinese Medicine (WS-TCM) during in vitro fertilization (IVF). WS-TCM ...

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Medical Xpress / Maternal RSV vaccine reduces infant RSV-associated hospitalizations by 80% through six months of life

Australia's RSV Maternal and Infant Protection Program is delivering strong protection for babies, with new research from The Kids Research Institute Australia showing RSV vaccination given during pregnancy reduces the risk ...

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Phys.org / Mars attacks: How much dust from the red planet is safe to breathe?

NASA has released a report recommending an initial health standard for the Martian dust that astronauts could inhale during future missions. Although sending people to Mars is still years away, NASA needs to establish safety ...

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Medical Xpress / Long-term risk for incident psoriasis elevated with irritable bowel syndrome

Patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) have an increased risk of incident psoriasis, according to a study published online Aug. 7 in the Journal of Global Health.

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