Amerikanske forskere har udnyttet en egenskab ved en bestemt type af kemiske strukturer til at hive vand ud af luft. Apparatet har potentiale til at afhjælpe problemer med vandmangel.
New research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain, (Sept. 16-20) shows that specialist analysis of the lens in the eye can predict patients with type 2 diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) (also known as prediabetes, a condition that often leads to full blown of type 2 diabetes).
A new study presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (Sept. 16-20, 2019) shows that men and women experience different comorbidities (other diseases at the same time) as having diabetes or prediabetes, as well as an unexpectedly high rate of prediabetes among children aged 6-10 years.
While overall, the numbers (prevalence) of people with type 2 diabetes continue to grow at an alarming rate, new research presented at this year's annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Barcelona, Spain (Sept. 16-20, 2019) shows that recent studies suggest the rate at which new cases develop (incidence) may be falling.
Obesity is linked to a nearly 6-fold increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), with high genetic risk and unfavorable lifestyle also increasing risk but to a much lesser extent. These are the conclusions of new research presented at this year's Annual Meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes in Barcelona, Spain (Sept. 16-20, 2019).
Scientists obtained a total of 733 pathogen isolates from 171 individual wild Bottlenose dolphins in Florida and found that the overall prevalence of resistance to at least one antibiotic for the 733 isolates was 88.2%. Resistance was highest to erythromycin, followed by ampicillin. It is likely that these isolates from dolphins originated from a source where antibiotics are regularly used, potent
McDonald's has agreed to acquire Apprente, whose speech recognition technology can supposedly understand complex orders. McDonald's has acquired two other tech companies this year: one that updates drive-thru menus, and another that uses mobile apps to boost customer engagement. The company hasn't said whether the new A.I. is likely to replace human workers. None "Hey there. Welcome to McDonald's
The United Auto Workers union called a nationwide strike against General Motors Sunday, with some 46,000 members set to walk off the job beginning at midnight amid an impasse in contract talks.
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges in the world today since many common bacterial infections are developing resistance to the drugs once used to treat them, and new antibiotics aren't being developed fast enough to combat the problem.
Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health challenges in the world today since many common bacterial infections are developing resistance to the drugs once used to treat them, and new antibiotics aren't being developed fast enough to combat the problem.
Sparks fly when Jennifer Horn wields a hammer. (Courtesy of Jennifer Horn/) While Jennifer Horn was studying to become a farrier—the technical term for someone who trims and shoes horse's hooves—instructors warned her that her career might be short-lived. Nearly 30 years later, she's still going strong, thanks to her accidental acquisition of self-taught artistic blacksmithing. The cautionary wor
Scientists obtained a total of 733 pathogen isolates from 171 individual wild Bottlenose dolphins in Florida and found that the overall prevalence of resistance to at least one antibiotic for the 733 isolates was 88.2%. Resistance was highest to erythromycin, followed by ampicillin. It is likely that these isolates from dolphins originated from a source where antibiotics are regularly used, potent
An intolerance to manufactured scents can lead to migraines, respiratory issues and long-term sick leave. So should they be banned in public spaces? If you flew abroad this summer, you probably passed through an airport's duty-free perfume section. Perhaps you paused to spritz yourself with an expensive scent you had no intention of buying, before making the obligatory trip to WH Smith for overpr
As a GP, I know opioids have their place. But we shouldn't be complacent about a US-style crisis happening in Britain Growing concern about the prescription of drugs that cause dependence has been backed up by a recent report from Public Health England (PHE). The agency discovered that in 2017-18, 13% of adults in England received at least one prescription for opioids such as morphine or oxycodon
The narrative that often accompanies most stories about artificial intelligence these days is how machines will disrupt any number of industries, from healthcare to transportation . It makes sense. After all, technology already drives many of the innovations in these sectors of the economy. But sneakers and the red carpet? The definitively low-tech fashion industry would seem to be one of the las
Facebook is about to undergo further scrutiny of its Libra cryptocurrency, and it may have to answer some difficult questions. Officials speaking to the Financial Times said that Libra …
Major CBS News poll released as part of Covering Climate Now, a collaboration of more than 250 news outlets around the world to strengthen coverage of the climate story Plus climate cartoons: an illustrated guide to the new climate poll Two-thirds of Americans believe climate change is either a crisis or a serious problem, with a majority wanting immediate action to address global heating and its
I used to think of layering as a timeless concept. The idea of wearing many light articles of clothing rather than a few heavy ones was everywhere: my brother's Boys' Life magazines, advertisements from my local outdoors store, my summer camp's suggested packing list. But, like any way of dressing, layering had to be invented. In his 2005 memoir , Yvon Chouinard, the founder of Patagonia, claimed
The heavy hallucinogen ibogaine is illegal in the US, but some addicts are flocking to Mexican clinics for it, hoping to be cured. A physician investigates.
MIT's Media Lab, Harvard, Stanford, hospitals—they all take money from donors. Whether it's to truly help the world, or merely burnish a reputation, the money nevertheless bends the arc of the innovation universe.
Det er bydende nødvendigt med topkvalificerede læger i topledelsen, og væk skal delt ledelse af afdelingerne. Samtidig skal der gives praktisk administrativt ansvar til yngre læger allerede under deres uddannelse til speciallæge.
It's always been intuitive to think of Lana Del Rey as a "character": some fiction combining Jessica Rabbit and Joan Didion, drawn up around 2010 by the real human Lizzy Grant. And it's always been wrong, supposedly. "Never had a persona," Del Rey tweeted earlier this month. "Never needed one. Never will." That statement came amid Del Rey's diss of an essay by the NPR music critic Ann Powers. In
Haywood "Red Dog" Fennell was finishing up work for the day, headed back to his cell at Pennsylvania's largest-capacity prison, when a friend called him over, eager to share the news that had lit up the men's tiny TV screens and sent shouts and whistles echoing down the long, cavernous cell block. It was June 25, 2012, and the U.S. Supreme Court had just ruled that mandatory life sentences withou
Hong Kong's pro-democracy protest movement, the David to China's Goliath, is calling out to the land of the free for help—and help may be on the way. The question is whether it will be substantial enough and fast enough, and have the support of the president of the United States. For months now, a small but zealous contingent of American flag-waving protesters has been a fixture of the huge demon
Working around the clock, thousands of firefighters are struggling to contain smog-belching blazes raging across rainforests and farmland in Indonesia, one of the frontlines against fires blamed for aggravating global warming.
The reality is, even though we are already on the edge of this happening, a lot of us alive today will die only hours, days, weeks before we achieve this ( 92% of all deaths caused by diseases which is about 40 million people / year) submitted by /u/x84733 [link] [comments]
Among the freedoms afforded to Hong Kong citizens after Britain gave up control in 1997 were freedom of speech and of the press. The result was a vibrant publishing industry that has produced a dizzying array of books, journals, newspapers, and magazines addressing every aspect of mainland China's history, politics, and society. Indeed, without the publishers of Hong Kong, the world would know a
The number of manned fire lookouts in the U.S. is dwindling, as technology is increasingly used to spot and monitor wildfires. But can technology replace a human watch? (Image credit: Nathan Rott/NPR)
The Supreme Court has been battered in the past three years—by the Merrick Garland blockade, Mitch McConnell's electoral weaponization of the nomination system, and the Brett Kavanaugh debacle; by President Donald Trump's pointed attacks on "so-called judges," on the chief justice of the Supreme Court, and on what he calls, in scare quotes , the "independent judiciary." It would be odd if that pr
Indonesia has sealed off 30 companies amid a row with Malaysia over forest fires that are spreading a thick, noxious haze around Southeast Asia, officials said Saturday.
Tropical Storm Humberto lashed the Bahamas with rain and wind on Saturday, possibly slowing down relief efforts in the wake of the devastation wrought less than two weeks ago by Hurricane Dorian.
PLUS. Grundfos-direktører overværede en åben prøve på en fløjtekvartet af Mozart og blev både overrasket og inspireret af musikernes professionalisme og gode samarbejdsevner.
As authorities work to understand the spate of vaping-related lung illnesses, a small-town drug bust offers a closer look at the vast black market for vaping supplies.
Depression, schizophrenia and some other mental health conditions have a variety of symptoms but they all seem to be connected by similar differences in the brain
Tusentals broar som byggdes under 60- och 70-talet riskerar att rasa ifall en kritisk punkt ger vika. Men vilka konstruktioner är farligast? I klippet ovan kan du se tre orsaker till att broar har rasat världen över – vilket har lett till stor förödelse och att många människor mist livet.
This post from four+ years ago had some great answers. I, like that OP, have recently been very interested in AI. 4 years is a very long time in this field [So long that Ray Kurtzweil's AI Ramona is now just a 404, rest in peace]. I know some very advanced commercial AIs exist, but for general conversation, who is most interesting to talk to these days? submitted by /u/RSmeep13 [link] [comments]
Trouble in smartphone security land: There is a platform-agnostic intruderit can tally up victims regardless of the hardware or software the victims rely on. Simjacker is the name of the exploit. …
Discord's Nitro subscription service stepped into Steam territory last year when it gave subscribers access to a curated library of games. It only ever offered a fraction of the …
Our blue-marble planet, imaged by the DSCOVR spacecraft. Life maintains a stubborn balance here–but for how long? (Credit: NOAA/EPIC) James Lovelock has a lot to celebrate. The renowned British futurist and environmentalist just enjoyed a 100th birthday party with his wife and friends. Over his long career he has seen his once-controversial Gaia hypothesis steadily gain significant acceptance amo
The main concept of the baseball cap has existed since the 1860's, but the modern version that everyone knows came about in the 1940's. Almost 80 years later, and baseball caps are still widely worn by most everyone. Does anyone think that they will endure into the future, or do you think they'll eventually become outdated and no longer used? submitted by /u/Toxinz1181 [link] [comments]
The risks from ionizing radiation are vastly overstated, according to a growing number of critics who cite serious flaws in the science that has dominated exposure guidelines for decades. Other scientists argue that the current approach — known as the linear no-threshold, or LNT — is the best we've got.
Some big questions, such as how matter makes mind and what quantum mechanics means, may not have a single, definitive answer — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
In a surprising move, drug distributors and pharmacy chains on the eve of a landmark federal trial argued that the judge already believed that defendants should pay.
The comet C/2019 Q4 (Borisov) was spotted by an amateur astronomer. The object is moving so fast, it likely originated outside our solar system. The comet should be observable for another year. None A comet that may coming from outside our solar system has been discovered. If confirmed, this would be second interstellar object ever identified, with the first one being 'Oumuamua, found in 2017. Th
People spinning in their graves is actually quite common, according to gruesome new scientific research. As bodies decompose, they tend to slowly-but-surely writhe around for a year or longer, according to Agence France-Presse . This disturbing factoid comes courtesy of scientists at the Australian Facility for Taphonomic Experimental Research — a "body farm" where human corpses are made availabl
I thought dementia was all about losing myself, but I have found sides to me I never knew I had It was at work where I noticed my first symptoms. I was a non-clinical team leader training matrons and sisters in the art of electronic rostering. My girls called me a workaholic. My brilliant memory, the thing I relied on most, started letting me down badly. Simple words failed me in meetings, the na
Aww, what a good helper—already found you a box. (Erda Estremera via Unsplash/) Moving day approaches. You've got to start packing. But odds are, you don't have enough boxes, storage containers, and assorted bags lying around to transport everything you own. Sure, you could buy a bunch , but that costs money. There are plenty of ways to get your boxes for nothin' and pack up for free . You can fi
BIOTECH Meet the 'Artificial Embryos' Being Called Uncanny and Spectacular Antonio Regalado | MIT Technology Review " …scientists believe that it might not be long before they can synthesize embryos in the lab that are almost indistinguishable from naturally created ones. Already, research on artificial mouse embryos has progressed to the point where scientists are transferring them to female sur
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