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Phys.org / Shark bites linked to rainfall, runoff and shifting coastal ecosystems
When I see a great white shark, I am in awe of the enigmatic, powerful apex predator. My life has been dedicated to trying to know everything about sharks and immersing myself in their world. Most people when they see "shark ...
Phys.org / Earliest hand-held wooden tools found in Greece date back 430,000 years
An international team has discovered the earliest known hand-held wooden tools used by humans. A study jointly led by Professor Katerina Harvati from the Senckenberg Centre for Human Evolution and Palaeoenvironment at the ...
Medical Xpress / How digital health tools strengthen care when patients are the core focus
From patient portals and text messages to wearable devices and artificial intelligence, digital health technologies are becoming a significant part of medical care. But technology alone isn't enough to improve health outcomes. ...
Medical Xpress / Some people gain confidence from thinking things through, others lose it
Have you ever made a decision, only to find yourself second-guessing it moments later? Maybe you spoke up in a meeting and immediately wondered if you said the wrong thing, or left a social gathering feeling confident, only ...
Tech Xplore / Nvidia boss insists 'huge' investment in OpenAI on track
Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang has insisted the US tech giant will make a "huge" investment in OpenAI and dismissed as "nonsense" reports that he is unhappy with the generative AI star.
Medical Xpress / Stroke prevention and treatment during and after pregnancy are key to women's health
Stroke during pregnancy or shortly after delivery is rare, yet it can be life-threatening. Increased awareness and coordinated care of women during pregnancy for stroke risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and recovery are ...
Tech Xplore / A chatbot entirely powered by humans, not artificial intelligence? This Chilean community shows why
About 50 residents of a community outside Chile's capital spent Saturday trying their best to power an entirely human-operated chatbot that could answer questions and make silly pictures on command, in a message to highlight ...
Medical Xpress / Americans still expect families to shoulder most elder care, research finds
Americans believe that the family as a whole—especially a spouse or partner—is responsible for caring for an older adult. Biological and stepchildren have the next highest levels of obligation, according to a new University ...
Medical Xpress / New dashboard helps predict and plan for disease outbreaks
When infectious diseases surge, response often comes down to timing: whether communities can position the right people and supplies before case counts spike. A new tool developed by UC San Diego with UNICEF and New Light ...
Medical Xpress / Aortic hemiarch reconstruction safely matches complex aortic arch reconstruction for acute dissection in older adults
Ascending aortic hemiarch reconstruction offers the same long-term benefits to patients over age 65 with acute type A aortic dissection (ATAAD) as more complex extended arch reconstruction procedures, according to a study ...
Phys.org / Snowstorm disrupts travel in southern US as blast of icy weather widens
Travel misery was set to continue Sunday as a powerful snowstorm blasted southern US states, bringing subzero temperatures to regions not accustomed to the deadly winter conditions.
Medical Xpress / Why be concerned about radon?
Radon is an odorless, invisible radioactive gas. It's naturally released from rocks, soil and water—and it can get trapped inside homes, offices or schools. There's no known safe level of radon. There are no symptoms associated ...
