Genetic discovery in songbird provides new insights
April 26, 2021
New research reveals a genetic quirk in a small species of songbird in addition to its ability to carry a tune. It turns out the zebra finch is a surprisingly
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April 26, 2021
Better hearing with optical cochlear implants
April 26, 2021
Cochlear implants enable people with profound hearing impairment to gain a great deal in terms of quality of life, including understanding spoken words and developing normal speech. However, background noises
DOJ to investigate Louisville police practices after officer shot and killed Breonna Taylor
April 26, 2021
Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday announced a Justice Department investigation into the practices of the Louisville Police Department.
Justice Dept. to Investigate Louisville Police, Garland Says
April 26, 2021
The Louisville police came under fire after officers raided the home of a Black medical worker named Breonna Taylor last March and shot her to death.
Salt sensitivity may increase risk of high blood pressure
April 26, 2021
People who are salt-sensitive may have an increased risk of developing high blood pressure, according to a study that points to the need for better genetic testing for sodium sensitivity.
Turkey to enter full lockdown April 29 to May 17
April 26, 2021
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a full lockdown from April 29 to May 17 to fight a surging third wave of coronavirus infections.
Spike in severe pediatric type 2 diabetes complication during COVID-19 pandemic
April 26, 2021
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children generally appear to be less severely impacted by COVID-19 than adults. But a new study from Children’s Hospital Los
Using your security camera’s local storage? Here’s how much space you’ll need
April 26, 2021
Your security camera footage will require different amounts of space depending on its compression algorithm, frame rate, resolution, and more.
Germany to open up virus vaccinations to all adults in June
April 26, 2021
Chancellor Angela Merkel said Monday that Germany will open up COVID-19 vaccinations to all adults in June, based on projections that the country will receive 80 million doses from manufacturers
Cell study suggests pesticide exposure may increase COVID-19 susceptibility
April 26, 2021
A new study performed in human lung airway cells is one of the first to show a potential link between exposure to organophosphate pesticides and increased susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.