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Tech Xplore / UK watchdog targets Google's 'strategic' role in search ads and a competitive market
Britain's antitrust watchdog on Friday labeled Google a "strategic" player in the online search advertising market, paving the way for regulators to force the company to change its business practices to ensure more competition ...

Phys.org / New report urges critical action to address growing biosecurity risks
In a new report, scholars from the Hoover Institution propose measures to secure biology now and in perpetuity.

Medical Xpress / Evidence grows that gut microbes shape mental health, opening doors for new therapies
Nearly one in seven people live with a mental health disorder, making it one of the world's most pressing health challenges. Yet despite available treatments, most people still lack access to effective care.

Phys.org / Properly managed urban rainwater could also be used for cleaning or irrigation purposes
EHU researchers have explored how a sustainable urban drainage system built in Legazpi has affected various rainwater parameters, and have concluded that a permeable pavement has improved the quality of runoff water and has ...

Tech Xplore / AI tools can help hackers plant hidden flaws in computer chips, study finds
Widely available artificial intelligence systems can be used to deliberately insert hard-to-detect security vulnerabilities into the code that defines computer chips, according to new research from the NYU Tandon School of ...

Tech Xplore / High-performance supercapacitor made from upcycled water bottles
Lots of single-use water bottles made from poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) end up in landfills, but there's a growing interest in upcycling them instead. Researchers in Energy & Fuels report on new heat-based fabrication ...

Medical Xpress / Housing type linked to cardiovascular death risk in older adults
A 6-year cohort study conducted by researchers from Japan, comprising nearly 39,000 older adults found that people living in rental flats and owner-occupied detached houses face higher risks of cardiovascular death compared ...

Medical Xpress / Tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing for children with cleft palate: Study
For children with cleft palate, tympanostomy tube placement improves hearing outcomes, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Ear, Nose & Throat Journal.

Tech Xplore / Austria finds Microsoft 'illegally' tracked students: Privacy campaign group
Austria's data protection authority has determined that Microsoft "illegally" tracked students using its education software and must grant them access to their data, a privacy campaign group said Friday.

Phys.org / Dogs can be hooked on toys in ways that resemble human addiction
Some dogs show behaviors towards their toys that resemble behavioral addictions in humans, such as gambling and internet gaming, according to a study of 105 dogs published in Scientific Reports.

Phys.org / These songbirds learn more from siblings than from parents
Siblings are special. Whether a sibling serves as protector or tormentor, friend or foe, the relationship between siblings is like no other. They witness each other's childhoods—sharing parents, history, secrets and advice.

Tech Xplore / Software tool shows clear advantage in water purity prediction
A powerful new software tool that can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could reduce the challenge of maintaining the purity of tap water.