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Precision medicine for sepsis in children within reach

Sepsis — the leading cause of mortality in children around the world — can present with a wide range of

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Virtual reality as a reliable shooting performance-tracking tool

Virtual reality technology can do more than teach weaponry skills in law enforcement and military personnel, a new study suggests:

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Haiku may shine a light on humans’ relationship with insects

Haiku poems have reflected humans’ experiences in nature for hundreds of years, including observations of bugs and other wildlife. Recently,

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New biomarker database designed to improve astronaut health may also be useful to earthlings

As space travel becomes more frequent, a new biomarker tool was developed by an international team of researchers to help

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Specialist and migratory birds at greater risk under climate change

Following decades of decline, even fewer birds will darken North American skies by the end of the century, according to

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Scientists engineer yellow-seeded camelina with high oil output

Efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emissions from transportation fuels are increasing demand for oil produced by nonfood crops. These plants

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Do traumatic life experiences impact perception of distressing imagery?

The human visual system is a dominant part of the brain’s processes and navigation of the world. To better understand

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From seashells to cement, nature inspires tougher building material

Inspired by the material that makes up oyster and abalone shells, engineers at Princeton have created a new cement composite

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Female AI ‘teammate’ generates more participation from women

An artificial intelligence-powered virtual teammate with a female voice boosts participation and productivity among women on teams dominated by men,

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Painful truth about knee osteoarthritis: Why inactivity may be more complex than we think

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and joint stiffness. And while physical activity is known to ease