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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 ...

6 hours ago in Astronomy & Space
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 ...

3 hours ago in Business
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 ...

6 hours ago in Health
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, ...

3 hours ago in Overweight & Obesity
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 ...

3 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
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 ...

7 hours ago in Oncology & Cancer
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 ...

3 hours ago in Earth
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 ...

3 hours ago in Addiction
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 ...

3 hours ago in Addiction
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 ...

3 hours ago in Addiction
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 ...

9 hours ago in Earth