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Photos of the week

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Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:38:52 -0400

Our top photos from the past week.

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Travel misery as Lufthansa pilots strike again

By feeds.reuters.com
Published On :: Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:35:00 -0500

German flagship carrier Lufthansa cancels nearly half of scheduled services as pilots continue two-day strike, their ninth walkout this year

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Connectivity for pilots, passengers on display at Paris Airshow

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Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 13:55:00 -0400

Ground-breaking aviation technology is on display at this week's Paris Airshow. Jim Drury went to take a look.

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Robots run the show at Japanese hotel

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Published On :: Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:15:00 -0400

Robots welcome guests at the check-in counter, carry baggage and operate a locker room at a Japanese amusement park hotel. Sharon Reich reports

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On the hunt for Asian "murder hornets" in Washington

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:54:19 -0400

The sting of the Asian giant hornet can kill and that's not just an expression of speech. Since their discovery in 2019 in the US, traps have been set to see if Asian giant "murder hornets" have settled in the state. Libby Hogan has more.

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Dingoes are both pest and icon. Now there's a new reason to love them

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Dingoes have been persecuted in Australia for centuries for killing livestock, but protecting them could benefit the environment and aid recovery from the devastating fires

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BCG vaccine being trialled as potential protection against covid-19

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:00:54 +0000

A long-standing hypothesis suggests the BCG vaccine also serves to generally enhance the immune system, meaning it could protect against covid-19, and trials are under way to find out

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We know the best spots to look for alien life – can we get to them?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Extraterrestrial oceans are an obvious place to search for alien life, but getting there and having a look won't be easy, says NASA's Kevin Hand in his book Alien Oceans

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Robots with 3D-printed muscles are powered by the spines of rats

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:00:54 +0000

Robots made of 3D-printed muscle and rat spines could help us understand conditions like motor neurone disease and the technique may eventually be used to build prosthetic devices

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Rotten fish smell could detect awareness in people with brain injuries

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:09 +0000

It can be difficult for doctors to assess the level of consciousness in people who have had serious brain injuries, but observing their reaction to strong odours may help

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Robot with pincers can detect and remove weeds without harming crops

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 17:07:03 +0000

A robot that uses artificial intelligence to find and remove weeds could eventually be used as an alternative to chemical insecticides

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Most people’s mental health conditions morph into others over time

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:36:00 +0000

As many as 86 per cent of people meet the criteria for a psychiatric diagnosis by middle age – and in many cases, a different diagnosis at some other time

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How the turtle got its shell: Amazing fossils are solving the mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

For years, the oldest turtle fossils we could find had fully formed shells. Now, more primitive fossils are revealing the strange tale of how turtle shells evolved

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Weird radio signals spotted in our galaxy could solve a space mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:18:31 +0000

Weird blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts have been baffling astronomers since they were discovered, but after finding one in our galaxy we may finally know what creates them

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Notes from an Apocalypse review: A lively romp through the end of days

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Mark O'Connell's book Notes from an Apocalypse is an exploration of doomsday preparation from Mars colonists to fallout shelter estate agents

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Network Effect review: A glorious thought-provoking Murderbot tale

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Martha Wells's action-packed novel Network Effect puts you inside the head of a Murderbot. It raises fascinating questions you will think about for a long time, says Sally Adee

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

To figure out what makes some people more vulnerable to severe cases of covid-19, we need to rethink what we know about infection

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Brain cells reach out to each other through miniature cages

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:17:06 +0000

Mouse neurons trapped inside cages grow long appendages to connect to each other. Trapping the cells allows us to precisely control their growth

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Climate change has already made parts of the world too hot for humans

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:00:52 +0000

Global warming has already made parts of the world – including cities in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates – hotter than the human body can withstand

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Fine dining in glass booths

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:26:18 -0400

A Dutch restaurant has come up with an idea on how to offer classy outdoor dining in the age of social distancing: small glass cabins built for two or three people, creating intimate cocoons on a public patio. Emma Jehle has more.

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Free milk and potatoes in the U.S. to avoid waste

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:01:19 -0400

In Washington State and Boston, two initiatives are helping prevent potatoes from being thrown out and milk from being poured down the drain. Gavino Garay has more.

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Georgia father, son arrested in shooting of unarmed black man

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:56:19 -0400

A white former police officer and his son were arrested in Georgia on Thursday and charged with murder in the death of an unarmed black man, an incident that has sparked furor in the community and among civil rights activists across the United States. Gloria Tso reports.

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Protesters decry late arrests in GA jogger death

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:56:19 -0400

Hundreds of protesters gathered in front of a Georgia courthouse on Friday to decry the killing of an unarmed black man in February and the delay in charging two white men in a shooting captured on video that was released earlier this week. This report produced by Jillian Kitchener.

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Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Middle Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/22/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Health Tip: Understanding Tooth Plaque

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 8 Jan 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Health Tip: Understanding Tooth Plaque
Category: Health News
Created: 1/8/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 1/8/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ER

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Too Many Antibiotics, Opioids Given to Dental Patients in the ER
Category: Health News
Created: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM

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After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study
Category: Health News
Created: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Remote spring: the rise of RDP bruteforce attacks

By securelist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:00:56 +0000

With the spread of COVID-19, organizations worldwide have introduced remote working, which is having a direct impact on cybersecurity and the threat landscape.

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liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: liothyronine sodium, Cytomel, Triostat
Category: Medications
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/31/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Hypothyroidism

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Sep 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Hypothyroidism
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 9/18/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive Thyroid

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Common Treatment May Not Help Seniors With Underactive Thyroid
Category: Health News
Created: 5/4/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 5/5/2020 12:00:00 AM

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