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Medical Xpress / FDA lets 20 ZYN nicotine pouches claim lower risk than cigarettes; critics warn of danger

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized marketing of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products as a lower-risk option than cigarettes, a decision that drew immediate criticism from anti-cancer advocates worried about ...

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Phys.org / El Niño is shaping up for a hot summer—could recycled water be part of the solution?

With El Niño officially declared for summer 2026, Dr. Laura Fernandez and researchers at Macquarie University are testing the use of recycled water to irrigate trees, helping cool Western Sydney.

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Medical Xpress / Most breast imaging facilities in both high- and low-deprivation areas offer digital breast tomosynthesis

New research has found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) availability at breast imaging facilities is similar across low- and high-deprivation areas, but facilities in low-deprivation areas are significantly more likely ...

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Phys.org / These glaciers are becoming critical climate havens as America's iconic mountain glaciers and their water diminish

If you have ever hiked in the high peaks of Colorado, the Wasatch Range in Utah or the Tetons in Wyoming, you've almost certainly seen a rock glacier, perhaps without even knowing it.

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Phys.org / Gallium uses visible light to activate aryl iodides in rare bond-breaking reaction

Cross-coupling reactions have revolutionized the synthesis of complex pharmaceuticals and polymers from simpler, commercially available products. An important first step in these reactions is oxidative addition, which is ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Metallic effect pigments significantly reduce flow-line visibility on glossy plastic surfaces

Metallic effects on plastic surfaces have become standard in many industries, from automotive interiors and exteriors to toys and household appliances. However, injection-molded parts with metallic effects suffer from a well-known ...

19 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Polymer cold spray can restore up to 80% of strength in damaged composite materials

Rowan University researchers have demonstrated a new method for repairing damage in advanced composite materials, offering a faster, more effective alternative to conventional repair techniques used in industries such as ...

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Tech Xplore / Germany's Infineon opens major chip plant as EU seeks tech autonomy

German semiconductor giant Infineon opened a five-billion-euro ($5.7 billion) microchip plant Thursday as Europe seeks to bolster its high-tech autonomy.

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Medical Xpress / 7 things to know about Medicare's new GLP-1 coverage

For decades, it's been against the law for Medicare to pay for weight-loss medication. But that changed on July 1, with the launch of a new program called Bridge. It gives some people over 65, or who have Medicare for other ...

18 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Microsoft, AWS deploy engineer armies to help make AI profitable

AWS and Microsoft want to embed thousands of their own engineers at client companies to help them capitalize on artificial intelligence, which has yet to turn a profit in the business world.

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Tech Xplore / Tesla global auto sales jump 25% in 2nd quarter, beating expectations

Tesla reported a jump in second-quarter auto sales Thursday, as Elon Musk's electric vehicle company easily topped expectations in a period of lofty gasoline prices due to the U.S.-Iran war.

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Medical Xpress / Congenital heart defects in mothers associated with developmental problems in children

The children of mothers born with heart defects face a higher risk of being developmentally vulnerable, meaning they face challenges related to physical health, emotional maturity and communication, according to a new study ...

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