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Alaska at Risk of a Massive Earthquake and Tsunami Similar to Devastating 2011 Japan Event
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In 2011, a megathrust earthquake off the coast of Jap
Climate change before your eyes: Seas rise and trees die
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Efforts are underway to determine how quickly the creation of 'ghost forests' is increasing around the world
New algorithm finds the optimal bond breaking point for single molecules
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Recent developments in atomic-force microscopy have enabled researchers to apply mechanical forces to individual molecules to induce chemical reactions. A research team has now developed a first-of-its-kind algorithm that determines the minimal force it takes to reach the optimal bond breaking point (BBP) at the molecular level to mechanically induce a chemical reaction.
Steroid treatment for type of kidney disease associated with increased risk for serious infections
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Among patients with IgA nephropathy and excess protein in their urine, treatment with pills of the steroid methylprednisolone was associated with an unexpectedly large increase in the risk of serious adverse events, primarily infections, according to a study. IgA nephropathy is a kidney disease that occurs when the antibody immunoglobulin A (IgA) lodges in the kidneys.
Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion 'have worse outcomes'
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Hospital patients with dementia and other causes of confusion have longer stays and worse treatment outcomes than people without the condition, new research has found.
Genome sequencing shows spiders, scorpions share ancestor
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Researchers have discovered a whole genome duplication during the evolution of spiders and scorpions.
Wildfires continue to beleaguer Western Canada
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Like tourist season, wildfire season is also in full swing in British Columbia. Whereas tourists are welcomed to the Canadian province, wildfires are not. In British Columbia alone there are close to 500 wildfires active to date.
Revealed: the mother (and father) of all flowers
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The first flower to appear along the path of plant evolution, during the time of the dinosaurs, was a hermaphrodite with petal-like organs arranged in c