TB: No Longer the Forgotten Pandemic?
22 March 2024
by Peter Sands, Executive Director
For far too long, TB has been “the forgotten…
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Heatwaves now last much longer than they did in the 1980s
People cool off during a heatwave in AmsterdamKoen van Weel/AFP via Getty Images
An analysis of all the heatwaves that occurred around the world between 1979 and 2020 has found that they are now persisting for 12…
Flies fed restricted diet in early adulthood found to live longer
A model of lifespan extension by early Met restriction. Methionine restriction in young flies can induce MsrA and decrease MetSO level, leading to lifespan…
Couples with similar drinking habits may live longer
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The couple that drinks together might live longer together, too, says a University of Michigan researcher.…
Longer Nano has successfully reached $500,000 in funding
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Longer Nano has successfully reached…
From Taylor Sheesh to The Smyths: why tribute acts can no longer be considered just cheap copies
The tribute music scene has evolved time and again since it first emerged more than 60 years ago.
Beginning with Elvis impersonators, tribute acts garnered somewhat of a “grubby” reputation through the 1970s and ’80s. They became…
Renck: In Year Two, CU Buffs no longer need just Coach Prime, they need an Elite Coach
When Coach Prime talks, it’s part Tony Robbins, part sermon.
Last year, he asked if we believed. In the hype? Yes. In the team? Nope.
In a span of nine months, Deion Sanders brought in 87 new players, changed the culture and made Boulder…
Plateau in Core Temperature during Shorter but Not Longer Work/Rest Cycles in Heat
1. IntroductionWorkers exposed to high ambient temperatures during prolonged heavy-intensity work are predisposed to increases in core temperature (Tc) . Excessive hyperthermia (Tc ≥ 38 °C) reduces worker productivity while increasing…
What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?
Orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth’s surface, the astronauts on the International Space Station live a pretty normal social life, if not for one thing: they happily wear their unwashed clothes for days and weeks at a time. They…
Gumroad no longer allows most NSFW art, leaving its adult creators panicked | TechCrunch
Gumroad, an e-commerce company for creators, updated its rules to more strictly limit NSFW content, citing restrictions from payment processors like Stripe and PayPal.
For creators who sell adult art, like explicit comic books or…
Whales That Go Through Menopause Live Longer and May Help Care for Grandchildren
Beluga whales are one of five species of whale that undergo menopause. The new study finds that females in these five species live decades longer than females…
Mobile phone users who talk longer do not have a higher risk of brain tumors, international study…
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A large international research study, COSMOS, initiated by Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm and…
Money and ageing: South African study shows cash grants help people live longer and have better…
Nearly half of South Africa’s 60 million people receive social grants, ranging from child support to pensions. The grants are designed to provide financial assistance to people living in poverty.
The largest components of the South…
Nigeria’s popular wara cheese has a short shelf life: we’ve found a way to keep it fresh for longer
Cheese is a highly nutritious food produced in hundreds of varieties around the world. It’s all made by fermenting milk but the results range widely in flavour, texture and end uses.
The global market value of cheese was about…
Orcas demonstrate they no longer need to hunt in packs to take down the great white shark
Orca (killer whale) predation timeline. Credit: Christiaan Stopforth, Drone Fanatics SA
An orca (killer whale) has been observed, for the…
No Longer Just an Experiment: 30 Years of the IGS | Earthdata
The International GNSS Service (IGS) collects, archives, and distributes Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data from a cooperatively operated global network of ground tracking stations. IGS stations provide continuous tracking…
Battery breakthrough lets electric cars run longer in extreme cold
During cold weather, electric car batteries take longer to chargeJochen Tack/Alamy
A boost in battery chemistry could enable electric vehicles to run longer and charge faster, even in extremely cold temperatures.…
Power outages leave poor communities in the dark longer: Evidence from 15M outages raises questions…
Electricity is essential to just about everyone – rich and poor, old and young. Yet, when severe storms strike, socioeconomically disadvantaged communities often wait longest to recover.That isn’t just a perception.We analyzed data from…
Coachella Valley no longer under flood watch; road closure updates
The Coachella Valley is no longer under a flood watch as of Wednesday morning, but there's a slight chance for showers later in the evening.According to Brian Adams of the National Weather Service in San Diego, one-tenth to a…
How menopause can make menstrual cycles longer and more unpredictable
The menstrual cycle typically changes at different agesCHROMORANGE / Alamy
The menstrual cycle changes with age, but the menopause and the time leading up to it can particularly throw its patterns out of sync.…
Ocean sponges suggest Earth has warmed longer, more than thought; some scientists dubious
This undated image provided by Amos Winter shows a sponge from the Caribbean. This sponge, a simple animal that filters water, and a handful of other centuries-old…
Novel snake-like robot 3D prints its own body to grow longer
FiloBot mimics and represents skototropisms, involving growth directed toward shaded areas beneath leaves. Credit: Science Robotics (2024). DOI:…
Meal sharing for a longer life? Insects may hold the secret
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Insect species which are closely related and eat a similar balance of nutrients in their diet live longer…
While the suits are no longer super, swimming attire still has a big impact at the pool
Ryan Murphy of the U.S. prepares to compete during the men's 200m backstroke final at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Friday, July 28, 2023.…
Lithium-ion batteries are no longer the gold standard in battery tech, researchers say
Each wedge consists of different constructions of electrode-electrolyte interfaces to contribute to a practical design overhaul of lithium metal electrodes. Credit:…
Straws no longer given out at local restaurants
Some local restaurants will no longer give out straws. According to the Ocean Conservancy, if 25 thousand people skip the straw every time they visit a restaurant, it will keep 5 million straws out of oceans and NewsChannel 5, Local News…
Weekly Address: Climate Change Can No Longer Be Ignored
In this week's address, the President spoke about his commitment to combatting the threat of climate change and to keeping ourselves and future generations safe. April 18, 2015.