'Whales ho!' Sailors, conservationists help keep whales safe
Competitive sailors have teamed up with conservationists on new guidelines aimed at keeping sailboats and whales from colliding during races.
Ecology
Jul 9, 2017
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News tagged with distress
Social networking sites could be used to monitor and respond to global disease outbreaks
That social networking sites are a pervasive force won't come as a surprise to the billions of users worldwide. But how effective are they when it comes to informing the public health response to disease outbreaks? To answer ...
Internet
Apr 7, 2017
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Galileo's search and rescue service in the spotlight
Europe's Galileo satnav network does more than let us find our way – it is also helping to save lives. Today sees a spotlight cast on Galileo's Search and Rescue service, which pinpoints people in distress on land or sea.
Space Exploration
Apr 7, 2017
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Breathtaking gene discovery in Dalmatian dogs
University of Helsinki researchers have uncovered a novel gene associated with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in dogs. The new research on this fatal disease may also help us understand the mechanisms of respiratory ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 14, 2017
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Cabbies' health the focus of smartphone app trial
Stressed at work? Tired of sitting down? You could go for a run or a long walk, or maybe just lie in a park. But it's not so easy if you are a taxi driver and any time out means missing the chance of a fare. Taxi drivers ...
Software
Feb 8, 2017
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Inflammatory responses in flies give insights into human diseases
Francis Crick Institute scientists have discovered that fruit flies and humans have much in common when it comes to inflammatory responses to stress or injury. Their research gives insights into human diseases and possible ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 12, 2017
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Psychological benefit from reframing work distress as passion for the project
Imagine you're about to give a high-profile presentation at work. You've been working on it for weeks. Your boss and the company's CEO are sitting right across from you. Crucial funding for the company – and your possible ...
Social Sciences
Dec 13, 2016
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Labrador study offers vets clues on why dogs' tails lose their wag
A painful condition that affects dogs' tails may be more common than previously thought, a study suggests.
Plants & Animals
Aug 1, 2016
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The rise of intimate partner violence during the Great Recession
Financial strain has long been one of the leading causes of family discord, but a recent study suggests that simply living through major economic recessions increases a mother's chance of suffering from domestic violence.
Social Sciences
Jun 6, 2016
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California mental health stigma-reduction campaign creates economic benefits
California's investment in a social marketing campaign to reduce stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness may provide the state with positive economic benefits by increasing employment and worker productivity, ...
Social Sciences
Apr 14, 2016
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