'Alexa, my head hurts': UK health service signs up Amazon
"Alexa, what are the symptoms of flu?"
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 10, 2019
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From stalling to falling: Life expectancy decline hits UK economy and workforce
Life expectancy for people aged over 50 has started to fall, according to new research from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) and the International Longevity Center (ILC).
Economics & Business
Dec 22, 2023
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Just add salt: Researcher discovers a safe, simple way to make disinfectants work better
A chemical engineer at the University of Alberta has developed a disinfectant that is more effective than purely alcohol-based products, just by adding salt.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 23, 2023
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Wildfire smoke may carry 'mind-bending' amounts of fungi and bacteria, scientists say
When wildfires roar through a forest and bulldozers dig into the earth to stop advancing flames, they may be churning more into the air than just clouds of dust and smoke, scientists say.
Environment
Feb 2, 2021
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Innovative portable sensors for hydrogen peroxide detection
In a study published in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) have unveiled a breakthrough in the detection of hydrogen peroxide H2O2, a vital biomarker in ...
Polymers
Feb 1, 2024
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Soy peptide lunasin has anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory properties
Two new University of Illinois studies report that lunasin, a soy peptide often discarded in the waste streams of soy-processing plants, may have important health benefits that include fighting leukemia and blocking the inflammation ...
Biochemistry
Dec 2, 2009
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Heavy toll as Australian farmers struggle through drought
On the road to Walgett a sign welcomes visitors: "Farming is not a way of life, it keeps everyone alive." But with drought taking a heavy toll on the region, farming has become a battle for survival.
Environment
Mar 2, 2015
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Researchers propose climate-smart desert food production model for land and human health
As the National Weather Service warns that a heat wave spreading across the southwestern United States is of a "magnitude rare, dangerous and deadly," a team of scientists, led by the University of Arizona, has generated ...
Environment
Aug 12, 2020
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Research identifies specific bacteria linked to indoor water-damage and mold
Bacterial contamination in water-damaged buildings has been identified as a potential cause of health problems, including infection and respiratory conditions like asthma. Which specific bacteria contribute to these problems, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 19, 2012
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Home sensors enable seniors to live independently
People are living longer and they desire to live as independently as possible in their senior years. But, independent lifestyles come with risks, such as debilitating falls and deteriorating health resulting from inadequate ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 8, 2013
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