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Technology
Head injuries can alter hundreds of genes and lead to serious brain diseases, UCLA biologists report
Head injuries can harm hundreds of genes in the brain in a way that increases people’s risk for a wide range of neurological and psychiatric disorders, UCLA life scientists report. (more…)
Ultrashort light pulses for fast ‘lightwave’ computers
ANN ARBOR — Extremely short, configurable “femtosecond” pulses of light demonstrated by an international team could lead to future computers that run up to 100,000 times faster than today’s electronics. (more…)
Creme aus Elefantenhaut
Gehäutete Elefanten in Myanmar: WWF warnt vor neuer Bedrohung für graue Riesen
Berlin/Naypyidaw: Die Funde könnten grausiger kaum sein: In den Wäldern Myanmars werden derzeit vermehrt riesige blutige Fleischberge gefunden – die Überreste gehäuteter Elefanten. Nach Angaben des WWF ist diese neue Art der Wilderei in dem ostasiatischen Land auf dem Vormarsch. (more…)
New research proposes tying vehicle fuel standards to gas prices
Harris scholar says indexed approach offers greater benefits than current system
Volatile gasoline prices have caused regulators and carmakers alike to question the cost and effectiveness of fuel economy standards in the United States, with some arguing they are too stringent and others saying they should be even stricter. (more…)
Materials breakthrough
New approach to improving materials for interfacing neural tissue with electronic biomedical devices reported
Modern electronic biomedical devices are enabling a wide range of sophisticated health interventions, from seizure detection and Parkinson’s disease therapy to functional artificial limbs, cochlear implants and smart contact lenses. (more…)
How To Handle Social Events This Summer And Stay Sober
Summer is a great time to relax, have some fun, and spend time with loved ones, but for individuals in recovery, it can also be a very trying time. Navigating social situations while trying to stay sober and healthy can be difficult, to say the least, and it’s hard to know the best ways to get around them and hang on to the promises you’ve made to yourself. (more…)