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Economists looked at test scores and school attendance for Chicago-area kids before and after a bug infestation wiped out the city's ash trees. Education outcomes for low-income students went down, highlighting how the impacts of ecosystem degradation are disproportionately felt by disadvantaged communities.

A new study offers hope for people who are blind or have low vision (pBLV) through an innovative navigation system that was tested using virtual reality. The system, which combines vibrational and sound feedback, aims to help users navigate complex real-world environments more safely and effectively.

A new study shows how one kind of bacteria, Vibrio cholerae, triggers painful intestinal contractions by activating the immune system. The research also finds a more general explanation for how the gut rids itself of unwanted intruders, which could also help scientists better understand chronic conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.

A team of researchers has created an innovative drug delivery system with outstanding potential to improve drug development.

A future where lightweight car parts can be made with a 3D printer is here, thanks to multi-material additive manufacturing research.

A new material for high density data storage can be erased and recycled in a more efficient and sustainable way, providing a potential alternative to hard disk drives, solid-state drives and flash memory in future. The low-cost polymer stores data as 'dents', making a miniscule code in patterns, with the indents just nanometers in size -- promising to store more data than typical hard disk drives.

Another advance has been made by experts in nano-scale chemistry to propel further development of sustainable and efficient generation of hydrogen from water using solar power. Experts have now identified a novel solar cell process to potentially use in future technologies for photocatalytic water splitting in green hydrogen production.

Hiking by yourself deep in a forest and similar episodes of intense solitude are not as likely to restore energy and enhance social connectedness as less complete forms of solitude, such as reading in a cafe or listening to Spotify while commuting.

(241218) -- ANKARA, Dec. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a joint press conference in Ankara, Türkiye on Dec. 17, 2024.

GENEVA, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- Real Madrid Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr succeeded Lionel Messi to win The Best FIFA Men's Player 2024 award, while Spain midfielder Aitana Bonmati won The Best Women's Player for the second consecutive year on Tuesday.

Struggling to find the ideal Christmas gift for the Gen Z crowd? Look no further! From cutting-edge tech gadgets to sustainable fashion, we've compiled a list of gifts that reflect Gen Z's values, interests, and preferences.

Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cogni tion, but little is known about its specific impact on the brain. To discover how brain cells respond to microgravity, scientists sent tiny clumps of stem-cell derived brain cells called 'organoids' to the International Space Station.

The package includes emergency aid to help states recover from natural disasters.

The one-year marking of Rose’s death is among so many since the beginning of Operation Swords of Iron.

Researchers say they have demonstrated a potential method to extract artificial intelligence (AI) models by capturing electromagnetic signals from computers, claiming accuracy rates above 99%. The discovery could pose challenges for commercial AI development, where companies like OpenAI, Anthropic and Google have invested heavily in proprietary models. However, experts say that the real-world implications and […]

Sensex, Nifty updates on December 18, 2024: Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty stayed on the back foot for the third straight session on Wednesday as investors offloaded utility, capital goods and metal stocks amid foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 502.25 points or 0.62 per cent to settle at 80,182.20, taking its downtrend to the third day. During the day, it tanked 634.38 points or 0.78 per cent to 80,050.07. The NSE Nifty declined 137.15 points or 0.56 per... Читать дальше...

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices LIVE: Sensex slipped 88.98 points or 0.11 per cent to 80,595.47 as at 9.18 am, and Nifty 50 was down 21.90 points or 0.09 per cent to trade at 24,314.10. Gift Nifty had indicated a weak opening for domestic markets on Wednesday. Analysts expect the market to remain volatile ahead of the Fed policy outcome that will be out post market hours. Another big selling spree of over ₹6,400 crore by foreign portfolio investors on Tuesday rekindled fears among market participants, who believed selling by them was over. Читать дальше...

"This was an intentional act," one official said.

As the team deals with the loss of its owner, the players and coaches of the Otters have continued to bond together to process the loss.

Uber Technologies and CEO Dara Khosrowshahi each contributed $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund. Several companies, including Meta Platforms, are making similar donations. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman also plans a personal $1 million contribution. These donations follow Trump's November election victory.

Piramal Enterprises announced that the administrative committee of its board of directors will meet on December 20 to consider public issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs).

Tech consultant Nima Momeni has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the 2023 stabbing of Cash App founder Bob Lee. CBS News Bay Area reporter Lauren Toms has more details.

Introduced with the Pixel 8a in May, Audio Emoji continues to see updates, like seasonal animations, with Google now testing a more prominent access point in the Phone app.