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Phys.org / SpaceX seeks FCC nod to build data center constellation in space
SpaceX is requesting permission to launch as many as 1 million satellites into the Earth's orbit in order to pull off Elon Musk's latest grand vision of putting data centers in space to do complex computing for artificial ...
Tech Xplore / Companies need to balance domestic demand with global growth: A study of Japan's lithium-ion battery industry
New research has found that while a large home market base was beneficial in selling a product, it could become a trap if companies focus too much on the domestic market and fail to respond to global opportunities and technological ...
Medical Xpress / Playing outside in winter: Tips from a pediatrician to keep kids warm, safe
Heading outside for some wintertime fun like sledding, throwing snowballs or ice skating can be a sure-fire cure for cabin fever. It's also a great way for kids to get the 60 minutes of daily exercise they need. Just be sure ...
Medical Xpress / Infectious mononucleosis: What it is, symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more
Infectious mononucleosis, often called "mono," is a viral illness best known for causing extreme fatigue, sore throat and swollen glands.
Medical Xpress / Your gut remembers every diet
The summer holidays are often a time of excess. Rich food, larger portions and more frequent social eating are part of the season. Once it's over, many people feel the urge to compensate. Brief flits with juice cleanses, ...
Medical Xpress / How early pregnancy impacts aging: Implications for breast-cancer risk
A new study by cell biologists at the University of California, Santa Cruz, suggests that an early first pregnancy may protect against breast cancer decades later by preventing age-related changes in breast cells that are ...
Medical Xpress / Randomized trial finds drug therapy reduces hot flashes during prostate cancer treatment
A national clinical trial led by the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has found that oxybutynin, a drug often used to treat overactive bladder symptoms, reduces hot flashes compared to the placebo in men receiving ...
Phys.org / Fast-moving floodwater poses hidden danger for cities
New research, led by Postdoctoral Fellow Dr. Lea Dasallas at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC), shows that even shallow floodwater can be powerful enough to knock people off their feet or sweep vehicles ...
Medical Xpress / Drinking behavior in early adulthood predicts likelihood of alcohol use disorder symptoms at age 35
A person's drinking patterns at age 18 predict the trajectory of their drinking behavior into adulthood, and that trajectory may predict the likelihood of having symptoms of alcohol dependence at age 35, according to a study ...
Medical Xpress / Inadequate nutrition and lower education linked to worse outcomes for children exposed to alcohol in utero
A new study addresses the puzzle of why heavy drinking throughout pregnancy leads to widely varying outcomes for children. Even in the context of heavy and consistent prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE), children may be severely ...
Medical Xpress / Viewing alcohol ads linked to increased alcohol craving and consumption
Watching ads that promote alcohol has been linked to increased craving for alcohol and increased alcohol consumption for certain people. A study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research found that people who ...
Phys.org / Iguanas fall from trees in Florida as icy weather bites southern US
Iguanas stunned by cold temperatures dropped from trees in usually balmy Florida on Sunday as icy conditions blasted southern U.S. states, dumping nearly a half-meter of snow in some areas and whipping up high winds that ...
