Newly published research by Grainger Engineers in Mechanical Science and Engineering describes an unprecedented computational model that captures the intricate muscular architecture of an octopus arm.

Looking for medical experts to comment on the findings of the following embargoed study: Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Older People with Obesity

Supporting a loved one as they near the end of their life can be confronting. Palliative care is there to help but such services are not equally accessible to all Australians, particularly those in rural areas.

The use of biologic and targeted therapies for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) surpassed more typical therapies in recent years, according to Rutgers Health researchers.

After major refurbishments, the old Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the state-of-the-art Wits Anglo American Digital Dome.

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) announced that they have developed an advanced disease diagnosis and treatment system based on nanomaterials.

Over 60 percent of Illinois parents had never asked another parent about an unlocked firearm in their home before allowing their child to visit for a playdate, according to a survey from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago published in Pediatrics. Many parents reported they had not asked about firearms because it never occurred to them to do so, which highlights a critical need to raise awareness of this important safety concern.

A research team has identified 2,586 orphan genes (OGs) in Rosa chinensis, offering new insights into the role of these unique genes in flower development, stress response, and environmental adaptation.

A research team has conducted a comprehensive study on the effects of various sterilization methods on the quality of Aronia melanocarpa juice (AMJ).

People with conditions or habits such as high blood pressure, an irregular heartbeat called atrial fibrillation, or smoking, not only have a higher risk of stroke, they may also have more severe strokes than people without these risk factors, according to a study published in the November 13, 2024, online issue of Neurology(r), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

"Tell me the numbers, I'll take care of the politics." Shashi Nambisan, director of the Transportation Research Center (TRC) at UNLV, recalled a pivotal discussion in the early 1990s with then-County Commissioner Bruce L. Woodbury about the transportation needs of a region on the precipice of substantial growth.

The appointment is historic for ASA; Washington is the first person of color, and the first Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) alum named ASA executive director.

Barbara Brizuela, who has been named dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, is a big believer in interdisciplinary research. "Knowledge-seeking has no disciplinary boundaries," says Brizuela. "We're going to need broad and connected perspectives to be able to solve the world's biggest problems." The dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) and professor of education served as the school's dean ad interim since July. Her appointment to lead the School of Arts and Sciences builds on a long and distinguished career as a teacher, mentor, researcher, and administrator.

Digital Science's flagship product Dimensions has launched a beta of a new AI-based Natural Language to Query search technology.

Global public debt may soon collectively catch up to the worldwide gross domestic product (GDP), likely matching it by 2030. New research from a Notre Dame economist suggests that this could happen even sooner, thanks to countries' hidden debts. This misreported debt can lead to higher interest rates for borrowers and lower recovery rates for lenders, suggesting indirect adverse effects on global financial stability and consumer welfare.

University of Florida cybersecurity professor Kevin Butler developed the framework, which spells out guidance for countries to prevent fraud and abuse on mobile cash apps.

What will my grocery bill be this holiday season?

Employees who struggle with stress will often get help from stress management resources provided by their employers. But a new study from the University of Iowa finds managers are less apt to provide those resources when stress causes an employee to disengage from work and their performance suffers.

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Memorial events are taking place across the country to honor the victims of the Itaewon crowd crush on Tuesday, the second anniversary of the tragedy.  Earlier in the day, a memorial event at the National Assembly brought together survivors, members of the bereaved families, the National Assembly ...

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Medical students will be allowed to take a leave of absence as long as the request is for personal reasons.   The education ministry revealed the decision on Tuesday after holding a closed-door meeting with the presidents of 40 universities that have medical schools.   Previously, medical students were ...

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More than 50 percent of South Koreans in their 30s were unmarried as of last year’s census. According to the census results released by Statistics Korea on Wednesday, as of November 1, 2023, the proportion of unmarried people among all people in their 30s stood at 51-point-three percent. Of the ...

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The nation has confirmed its first case of highly pathogenic avian influenza so far this fall season at a poultry farm in Gangwon Province.  Quarantine authorities said Wednesday that the birds at the farm in Donghae had the highly pathogenic H5N1 strain of the virus. The farm, which raises some 700 ...

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Ahead of the College Scholastic Ability Test(CSAT), several companies have been caught illegally distributing medications to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD) and posting misleading advertisements for the pills.  According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety on Monday, an intensive ...

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A new online labor union welcomes all members, regardless of occupation or industry, including job seekers who are not currently employed. The civic group Workplace Gapjil 119 announced the union’s launch Monday, saying it is based on an internet community and anyone can participate. The group said ...

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Two people are dead and 12 others are missing after a fishing boat sank in waters off Jeju Island on Friday morning.  The Jeju branch of the Korea Coast Guard said it received a distress call around 4:46 a.m. on Friday, indicating that a 129-ton vessel Geumseong was sinking 24 kilometers northwest of ...

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The number of patients with the bacterial disease scrub typhus has increased eightfold over the past three weeks, prompting health authorities to urge caution. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency(KDCA) on Friday, the number of scrub typhus patients jumped from 58 between October 13 ...

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Rescue workers are continuing the search for 12 missing crew members of a fishing boat that sank in waters off Jeju Island early on Friday.  The Jeju branch of the Coast Guard said it is mobilizing all available resources for the search, as the first 24 hours are considered crucial with water ...

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Minister of Oceans and Fisheries Kang Do-hyung has held an emergency meeting to check up the search of 12 missing crew members of a fishing boat that sank in waters off Jeju Island on Friday morning.  Officials from the interior, defense ministries, the Korea Coast Guard and governments of Busan and Jeju ...

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Search for 12 missing crew members of a fishing boat that sank in waters off Jeju Island continued for the second straight day on Saturday. According to the Jeju branch of the Korea Coast Guard, a remotely operated vehicle(ROV) is set to be submerged once in the morning and again in the afternoon for ...

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Testimonies from surviving crew members who were aboard the fishing boat that sank in waters off Jeju Island on Friday suggest that the excessive amount of fish caught may have caused the ship to go down. According to the Jeju branch of the Korea Coast Guard on Saturday, all of the rescued crew members ...

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