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Three dead from Hantavirus, UTHealth Houston expert says it's "not yet a threat to the U. S."
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (149+ words) | Newswise'Newswise Three dead from Hantavirus, UTHealth Houston expert says it's "not yet a threat to the U. S." Three people are dead and at least three others are sick after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship sailing in the…...
U. S. Climate Sees Declines in Both Hot and Cold Extreme Temperatures Since 1899
2+ week, 43+ min ago (371+ words) Drawing on 1, 211 of the best weather stations in the lower 48 states, many of which required extensive reconstruction from nearby correlated stations, the study evaluates when and where the nation's hottest and coldest days occurred, how often daily records were set…...
U. S. Climate Sees Declines in Both Hot and Cold Extreme Temperatures Since 1899 | Newswise
1+ week, 6+ day ago (371+ words) Drawing on 1, 211 of the best weather stations in the lower 48 states, many of which required extensive reconstruction from nearby correlated stations, the study evaluates when and where the nation's hottest and coldest days occurred, how often daily records were set…...
Female Song in Gal'pagos Warblers Challenges Assumptions About Birdsong
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (35+ words) Testing common explanations for bird song Singing together: communication within the pair Journal Link: Animal Behaviour Caption: Fig. 1: Female Gal'pagos warbler. Caption: Fig. 2: Female Gal'pagos warbler feeding nestlings. Animal Behaviour University of Vienna...
Michigan Firearm Safety Laws Turn 2: New Program Offers Guidance, Support on How/When to Use Them | Newswise
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (349+ words) Newswise " Two years since Michigan's firearm safety laws took effect, the University of Michigan is rolling out a program that translates the legislation to real-life situations. Because the laws don't come with practical instructions, U-M's Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention…...
The Vast Majority of US Rivers Lack Any Protections From Human Activities, New Research Finds | Newswise
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (609+ words) The Skagit River, pictured above, runs through northwestern Washington. Nearly 160 miles of the Skagit and its tributaries are protected by the National Wild and Scenic Rivers designation to preserve its scenic value and enhance recreational opportunities. Newswise " The U. S. boasts more…...
EMS Protocols for Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Care
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (399+ words) This position statement investigates EMS care for sexual assault survivors, emphasizing trauma-informed approaches, interdisciplinary collaboration, and specialized protocols to enhance patient-centered management and improve forensic and medical outcomes. EMS Protocols for Trauma-Informed Sexual Assault Care Newswise " This position statement aimed…...
National Academy of Inventors to induct Jay Guo | Newswise
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) Newswise " L. Jay Guo, the Emmett Leith Collegiate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been elected to the National Academy of Inventors for playing a crucial role in enabling the next generation of flexible electronics and technologies that harness…...
Engineers Work to Recruit Students, Narrow U. S. Talent Gap in Semiconductor Workforce | Newswise
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (845+ words) Iowa State's Santosh Pandey, shown outside a laboratory at the university's Microelectronics Research Center, is leading an effort to recruit and train students for work in the U. S. semiconductor chip industry. Newswise " AMES, Iowa " Iowa State University researchers are taking action…...
Smarter Fuel Pipelines, Safer Communities | Newswise
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (927+ words) An earlier project by Wenlong Zhang, an associate professor in the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks at Arizona State University, demonstrates how a soft, pipe-inspection robot powered by pneumatic actuators can move through tight spaces containing obstacles. This principle…...