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Some see Antarctica as ‘last chance’ vacation spot; for others, it’s a backdrop

April 13, 2022 by Tony Grantly

Journal Reference: Daniela Cajiao, Yu-Fai Leung, Lincoln R. Larson, Pablo Tejedo, Javier Benayas. Tourists’ motivations, learning, and trip satisfaction facilitate pro-environmental outcomes of the Antarctic tourist experience. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 2022; 37: 100454 DOI: 10.1016/j.jort.2021.100454 The finding raises questions about the effectiveness of the conservation appeals and educational efforts for this emerging … Read more

Self-monitoring blood oxygen at home can help COVID patients spot early warning indicators, study finds

March 24, 2022 by Tony Grantly

Journal Reference: Ahmed Alboksmaty, Thomas Beaney, Sarah Elkin, Jonathan M Clarke, Ara Darzi, Paul Aylin, Ana-Luísa Neves. Effectiveness and safety of pulse oximetry in remote patient monitoring of patients with COVID-19: a systematic review. The Lancet Digital Health, 2022; 4 (4): e279 DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(21)00276-4 Pulse oximeters are widely available, low-cost devices that shine light through … Read more

Amid war and illness, World Happiness Report shows bright spot

March 20, 2022 by Tony Grantly

As the world battles the ills of disease and war, it is especially important to remember the universal desire for happiness and the capacity of individuals to rally to each other’s support in times of great need, say the authors of the report. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the World Happiness Report, which … Read more

Antonio Conte: Tottenham boss explains why he thinks Spurs ‘improvement’ can clinch top four spot | Football News – News 24 | News in France and abroad

March 18, 2022 by Paula Hooper

“It makes a difference to your mood,” Antonio Conte smiles, referring to the warm spring weather in north London. The sun is shining and there is a positive feeling around Tottenham’s training ground days after their midweek win at Brighton. The result bolstered Tottenham’s first four chances but also continued their bizarre streak of alternating … Read more

New dental tool prototype can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

March 9, 2022 by Tony Grantly

Journal Reference: Manuja Sharma, Lauren K. Lee, Matthew D. Carson, David S. Park, Se W. An, Micah G. Bovenkamp, Jess J. Cayetano, Ian A Berude, Zheng Xu, Alireza Sadr, Shwetak N. Patel, Eric J. Seibel. O-pH: Optical pH Monitor to Measure Oral Biofilm Acidity and Assist in Enamel Health Monitoring. IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, … Read more

I Was Bullied By My Neighbor In A Parking Spot So I Initiated A Murder By Crows Who ‘Drived Him Crazy’ In Revenge – Up News Info

March 2, 2022 by Paula Hooper

A REDDIT user got a “little revenge” on his neighbor for a parking problem by unleashing an army of crows on him. The story was posted by user Tempthethrowaway on the thread titled PettyRevenge and received over a thousand upvotes. Reddit User Says They Got Revenge On Neighbors After Befriending Crow MurderCredit: Getty – Contributor … Read more

Data available for training AI to spot skin cancer are insufficient and lacking in pictures of darker skin

February 13, 2022 by Tony Grantly

Data available for training AI to spot skin cancer are insufficient and lacking in pictures of darker skin – NovLink Home Mash R Data available for training AI to spot skin cancer are insufficient and lacking in pictures of darker skin We wish to give thanks to the writer of this post for this awesome … Read more

How the brain’s blue spot helps us focus our attention

January 11, 2022 by Tony Grantly

Journal Reference: Martin J. Dahl, Mara Mather, Markus Werkle-Bergner. Noradrenergic modulation of rhythmic neural activity shapes selective attention. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 2022; 26 (1): 38 DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2021.10.009 Our attention fluctuates. Sometimes, we are distracted and things slip by our awareness, while at other times we can easily focus on what is important. Imagine you … Read more