Technology advances by leaps, bounds—and stagnates in a stubborn flat line. Technology has showcased machines that can learn how to make a sophisticated pizza, identify individuals by heartbeat and bring self-driving cars to move, stop and park. We are still, however, sentenced to charging pads and holding patterns on walls to juice our devices.
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Tuesday 2 July 2019
White house immigration proposal may harm health of 1.9 million kids
(HealthDay)—Almost 2 million children could lose out on vital public health care and food assistance due to a proposed Trump administration rule change related to U.S. immigration, a new study argues.
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Study: Brain injury common in domestic violence
Domestic violence survivors commonly suffer repeated blows to the head and strangulation, trauma that has lasting effects that should be widely recognized by advocates, health care providers, law enforcement and others who are in a position to help, according to the authors of a new study.
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Unraveling the brain's reward circuits
To some, a chocolate cake may spark a shot of pleasure typically associated with illicit drugs. A new study by Penn biologists offers some insights into that link, revealing new information about how the brain responds to rewards such as food and drugs.
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A bite acquisition framework for robot-assisted feeding systems
According to a survey released by the U.S. Census Bureau, around 12.3 million Americans require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) or instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), one of which is feeding. Robots could be of great help to people affected by severe disabilities, allowing them to eat meals and complete other daily tasks without reliance on constant assistance from other human beings.
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Austrian parliament approves total glyphosate ban
Austrian lawmakers on Tuesday approved a total ban on glyphosate, putting the country on track to becoming the first EU member to forbid all use of the controversial herbicide.
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Cholesterol that is too low may boost risk for hemorrhagic stroke
Current guidelines recommend lowering cholesterol for heart disease risk reduction. New findings indicate that if cholesterol dips too low, it may boost the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, according to researchers.
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Atlanta OKs ban on smoking inside bars, restaurant, airport
Atlanta's city council has approved a far-reaching ban on smoking and vaping in restaurants and bars—and potentially one of the world's busiest airports.
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