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Cancer cells can put the body's immune cells into sleep mode. Immunotherapy can reverse this, but it doesn't work for all patients and all cancer types. Researchers have now developed machine learning models that can predict if someone is likely to respond positively to immunotherapy. In clinical settings, this could pave the way for personalized immunotherapy approaches for patients, as well as guidance on how to best combine immunotherapy with other treatments. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630135027.htm

New research shows that there may be more antimicrobial-resistant salmonella in our food animals than scientists previously thought. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630135024.htm

When it comes to understanding and predicting trends in energy use, the internet is a tough nut to crack. So say energy researchers in two recent articles that discuss the pitfalls that plague estimates of the internet's energy and carbon impacts. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630125436.htm

Bioplastics -- biodegradable plastics made from biological substances rather than petroleum -- can be created in a more economical and environmentally friendly way from the byproducts of corn stubble, grasses and mesquite agricultural production, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630125426.htm

Using an experimental model to simulate the blood-brain barrier, scientists reported in unprecedented detail how antioxidants protect the brain from inflammation caused by such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630125421.htm

Predicting the potential effects of coral loss on fish communities globally is a fundamental task, especially considering that reef fishes provide protein to millions of people. A new study predicts how fish diversity will respond to declines in coral diversity and shows that future coral loss might cause a more than 40% reduction in reef fish diversity globally. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115429.htm

Researchers at NIST have upgraded their laser frequency-comb instrument to simultaneously measure three airborne greenhouse gases -- nitrous oxide, carbon dioxide and water vapor -- plus the major air pollutants ozone and carbon monoxide. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115424.htm

Former US defence secretary Donald Rumsfeld, one of the main architects of the Iraq war, dies at 88

Ruthless, resilient and divisive - he served as Secretary of Defense twice in a career spanning decades.

Some people with COVID-19 are having symptoms for more than 4 weeks after infection. In some cases, they start to feel better and then have a setback. Here's what we know.

Some worry the huge investment in science will also help Chinese scientists who collaborate in the United States. Others say global problems won't get solved without such partnerships.

A new study shows that a breathing exercise known as Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training can reduce blood pressure in weeks, with benefits on par with daily exercise or medication. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630135033.htm

Researchers found that employed individuals, on average, are 35.3% more likely to be infected with the flu virus. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115419.htm

Researchers have developed a machine learning model using a physics-based simulator and real-world meteorological data to better predict offshore wind power. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115413.htm

By using a fluid mixing process instead of expensive, high-temperature fabrication methods, researchers may have demonstrated a pathway to producing flexible, printed solar cells on a cost effective, industrial scale. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115408.htm

A new mathematical model has been developed to uncover land clearing when satellite imagery is obstructed by clouds. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115405.htm

A large cohort study drawn from the national IVF registry of France, which included almost 70,000 pregnancies delivered after 22 weeks gestation between 2013 and 2018, has found a higher risk of pre-eclampsia and hypertension in pregnancies derived from frozen-thawed embryos. This risk was found significantly greater in those treatments in which the uterus was prepared for implantation with hormone replacement therapies. The results confirm with real-life data what has been observed in sub-groups of patients in other studies. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630115355.htm

Participants in a large-scale study who more commonly consumed a Southern-style diet - high in added fats, fried foods, processed meats and sugary drinks - had a higher risk of sudden cardiac death than people who had lower adherence to a Southern-style diet. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630091407.htm

Wine grapes are particularly finicky when it comes to their environment. For instance, heatwaves and droughts lead to earlier berry ripening and lackluster wine. And these types of episodes are expected to intensify as Earth's climate changes. Now, researchers have tweaked growing conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to slow down their ripening, which increased the levels of compounds associated with wine's characteristic floral and fruity notes. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630091404.htm

A promising approach captures atmospheric carbon dioxide and then through CO2 electrolysis converts it into value-added chemicals and intermediates, like ethanol. Reducing the energy consumption of this high-power process has been underexplored. Researchers report a new opportunity to use magnetism to reduce the energy required for CO2 electrolysis by up to 60% in a flow electrolyzer. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630091356.htm

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, attacks nerve cells known as motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, gradually leading to paralysis. The loss of function of an important gene, C9orf72, may affect communication between motor neurons and muscles in people with this disease. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210630091350.htm

Male jackdaws don't stick around to console their mate after a traumatic experience, new research shows. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629191743.htm

Samsung is preparing to launch a Galaxy F22 smartphone that is rumored to also arrive under the name Galaxy A22 in non 5G markets (because we already have Galaxy A22 5G for countries with the next-gen network). The phone has appeared on the Google Play Console, confirming its key specs - Mediatek Helio G80 chipset and 4GB RAM. The latter could, of course, relate to just one of the phone's versions and other trims may be available. Samsung Galaxy F22 on Google Play Console The new affordable smartphone will come with Android 11 out of the box, and looking at the single image, it... http://dlvr.it/S2nq2G

Xiaomi announced its latest premium notebook offering, the Mi Notebook X Pro in China and it packs some impressive specs. In addition to the latest generation hardware from Intel and Nvidia, the device also flaunts a 15.6-inch 3.5K (3456 x 2160px) OLED display with going up to 600 nits peak brightness, offers Gorilla Glass protection and full DCI-P3 color gamut coverage. The display is surrounded by thin 4.03mm thin bezels and Xiaomi says it achieves 91% screen-to-body ratio. On the inside you get 11th Generation Intel Core i7 or Core i5 CPUs. Configurations go up to Core i7-11370H,... http://dlvr.it/S2nq1P

The Sony Xperia 1 III looks pretty old-school on the outside, but the inside is layer upon layer of modern components. What if one of them breaks? It will need to be replaced and the video below shows the disassembly process step by step. Sony didn’t do anything too crazy, everything is held down by Philips screws and a moderate amount of glue. However, there are multiple layers tied together with flex cables, which need to be taken apart. The good news is that if you need to replace the display, you only need to take apart the bottom assembly to reach the screen’s flex cable, you don’t... http://dlvr.it/S2nq09

Just ahead of Independence Day, a nationwide chlorine shortage is putting a damper on summer plans for backyard pool owners and community aquatic centers across the country.

LG’s Mini LED use an array of thousands of tiny LEDs as a backlight. | Image: LG LG’s new range of Mini LED TVs, which it’s branding “QNED,” are releasing worldwide starting next month, the company has announced . The lineup consists of three sets, the 8K QNED99 and QNED95, and the 4K QNED90, ranging in size from 65- to 86-inches. LG says the TVs will launch first in North America, with additional regions following “in the weeks ahead.” Mini LED is a relatively new kind of display technology which uses an array of thousands of tiny LEDs as a screen’s backlight. Because there are so many (up to 30,000 in the case of the 86-inch QNED99), they can create a sharper contrast between light and dark areas of an image. LG says the technology, which has previously been used on some TVs from TCL as well as Apple’s latest... Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

Millionaire Joe Berardo is accused of accumulating nearly €1bn in debts to three banks.

Investigators looked at federal data for deaths from COVID-19 in May 2021 and figured out how many were among unvaccinated Americans.

Tigrayan fighters continue their advance after wresting the regional capital from government forces.

Scientists piece together clues from "patient zero", who likely caught the plague from a rodent.

But they must be travelling with a fully vaccinated parent or guardian, say tourism authorities.

Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol.

Combining structural biology and computation, researchers have identified how multiple mutations on the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein independently create variants that are more transmissible and potentially resistant to antibodies. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629144317.htm

Researchers are taking a close look at rare cases of inflammation of the heart muscle, or myocarditis, in young men who developed symptoms shortly after receiving the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer messenger RNA (mRNA) COVID-19 vaccines. Several recent studies suggest that health care professionals should watch for hypersensitivity myocarditis as a rare adverse reaction to being vaccinated for COVID-19. However, researchers stress that this awareness should not diminish overall confidence in vaccination during the current pandemic. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629144315.htm

New research suggests that a coronavirus infection alters the biomechanical properties of red and white blood cells, in some cases for months -- a possible explanation for long COVID. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629144312.htm

A new, two-dimensional material has been synthesized to act as a catalyst for reducing CO2, into CO, with potential applications in environmental remediation. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629134301.htm

Many drivers use tollways to get from point A to point B because they are a faster and more convenient option. The fees associated with these roadways are higher during peak traffic hours of the day, such as during the commute to and from work. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629134256.htm

A reverse approach to making halichondrin B is the shortest route to what it referred to as a rather complex and important molecule and the parent compound of eribulin, the latter being used to treat breast cancer and liposarcoma. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629133942.htm

Body movement can be identified through clothing by passing a low voltage through a seam sewn from conductive yarn. Seam-based fitness trackers hold promise for tracking subtle movements (yoga, Pilates, rehabilitation, etc) -- something today's fitness watches struggle with. Stretching conductive seams reduces voltage, and the increase in resistance broadly indicates the level of stretch. Changes in voltage are recorded using a microcontroller. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120838.htm

Preschool children are sensitive to the gap between how much they know and how much there is to learn, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120827.htm

A new class of illusion, developed by a visual artist and a psychology researcher, underscores the highly constructive nature of visual perception. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120825.htm

Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120822.htm

Australian theoretical physics study just out has identified a 'smoking gun' in long search for the topological magnetic monopole referred to as the Berry curvature. This breakthrough in search for topological effects in non-equilibrium systems opens paths towards low-energy topological electronics viable for large-scale, room-temperature operation. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120812.htm

Researchers have revealed that praying mantis (mantids) infected with parasitic hairworms are attracted to horizontally polarized light that is strongly reflected off the surface of water, which causes them to enter the water. These results demonstrate that parasites can manipulate the host's specific light perception system to their advantage, causing the host to behave in an abnormal manner. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120804.htm

Researchers took a close look at bobtail and bottletail squids to establish their evolutionary relationships and the timing of the divergence of different species. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120753.htm

Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients' concentration abilities, but also that the attention improvement was closely linked to an enhanced response from the brain -- the P3 wave -- which is known to reflect integration of information in the brain. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120746.htm

Researchers have identified a human peptide found in the brain that blocks the alpha-synuclein aggregates involved in Parkinson's disease and prevents their neurotoxicity. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120715.htm

A recent Geekbench listing revealed that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will be the first handset from the company running the Snapdragon 778G SoC and now a new leak gives some details about the camera setup. According to GalaxyClub's insider info, the Galaxy M52 5G will feature a quad-camera setup headlined by a 64MP main sensor. A 12MP ultrawide unit and 5MP dedicated macro shooter are also on the menu, meaning the fourth camera will likely be a mere depth sensor. And if this sounds familiar, it's because it is. The Galaxy A52 features the same exact camera setup on the... http://dlvr.it/S2jtpW

Samsung is working on a 200MP sensor and there is high probability that Xiaomi will be the first to use it. Little was known about either, but now leakster Digital Chat Station offers more details about the sensor and the phone itself. The sensor will have a resolution of 192MP and will support 16-in-1 pixel binning, which works out to exactly 12MP output resolution. With cropping instead of binning, this sensor should support native 4x zoom. And with many intermediate steps, it should offer high quality digital zoom from 1x to 4x. All that will require a lot of number-crunching power,... http://dlvr.it/S2jtnW

Apple has been bringing iPhones with ultrawide-angle cameras since 2019, and all of them had fixed focus. This will finally change with the iPhone 13 Pro series, which will have an improved ultrawide shooter with autofocus, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims. In his investor memo, Kuo revealed only the mightier iPhones will have the new camera in 2021, while the non-Pro models will need to wait until 2022 when all four models will get the updated ultrawide camera. Autofocus is better because the lens can be adjusted, resulting in crisper images in all scenarios. In fixed focus, the object... http://dlvr.it/S2jtm6

Who can get access to the health information you share in apps or online? Learn how to protect the privacy of your digital health data.

The researchers found the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines provide robust protection for at least 12 weeks after a second dose and could provide low-level protection for at least a year.

Nikon is going all-in on the retro aesthetic with its latest Z-series mirrorless camera. The company says the new Z FC, officially styled “Z fc,” is designed specifically to evoke its FM2 film SLR from the ‘80s, with dedicated dials for settings like shutter speed, exposure compensation, and ISO. The approach is similar to the Nikon DF , a retro-style full-frame DSLR that Nikon released in 2013. But the DF was much larger than the film cameras it was inspired by. The Z FC has a 20.9-megapixel APS-C sensor (and of course no SLR mirror and prism), which means the resulting camera is far more compact and looks a lot closer to something like an FM2. Beyond the exterior, the Z FC is a modern camera with broadly similar specs to... Continue reading… * This article was originally published here

Subsurface carbon sequestration -- storing carbon in rocks deep underground -- offers a partial solution for removing carbon from the atmosphere. Used alongside emissions reductions, geologic carbon sequestration could help mitigate anthropogenic climate change. But like other underground operations, it comes with risks -- including earthquakes. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170531.htm

Anxiety is considered a natural response to stress. However, a state of heightened anxiety, called anxiety disorder, prevents thousands of people from living their best lives. While several underlying mechanisms have been therapeutically targeted, much remains to be discovered about this disorder. In an effort to get closer to unraveling the mechanisms that govern this condition, researchers have identified a drug that reduces glutamate-induced neurotransmission, involved in anxiety-like behavior. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170528.htm

New research shows that despite cultural and political pushback, the evidence remains clear: Face masks made a difference in Kansas. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170504.htm

The judge said lawsuits filed by the FTC and a group of states were vague or occurred too long ago.

A new analysis by WebMD and Medscape shows that many health care workers in hospitals around the US remain unvaccinated against COVID, putting themselves, their patients, and their community at risk

Based on federal data, WebMD and Medscape made a map of the percentage of healthcare workers at hospitals around the U.S. who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID. Seems simple enough. It isn’t.

Scientists isolated a molecule, extracted from the leaves of the European chestnut tree, with the power to neutralize dangerous, drug-resistant staph bacteria. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170526.htm

Using Kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting, a mechanical engineer has developed a camera with a curvy, adaptable imaging sensor that could improve image quality in endoscopes, night-vision goggles, artificial compound eyes and fish-eye cameras. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170523.htm

Mountaintop glacier ice in the tropics of all four hemispheres covers significantly less area -- in one case as much as 93% less -- than it did just 50 years ago, a new study has found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170518.htm

In a new study, researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device to inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterium that causes the infection. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170509.htm

Almost all of the nitrogen that fertilizes life in the open ocean of the Gulf of Mexico is carried into the Gulf from shallower coastal areas, researchers found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170507.htm

Researchers have developed a single metasurface that can effectively tune the different properties of laser light, including wavelength, without the need of additional optical components. The metasurface can split light into multiple beams and control their shape and intensity in an independent, precise and power-efficient way. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170502.htm

GluN3A-deficient mice display all aspects of Alzheimer's neurodegeneration. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170459.htm

An exoplanet-hunting satellite has unexpectedly detected a third planet passing in front of its star while it was exploring two previously known planets around the same star. This transit, according to researchers, will reveal exciting details about a strange planet without a known equivalent. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628152923.htm

Biologists have shown that 'supervisor' and 'motivator' proteins are required to enable a third factor to perform its function in photosynthesis. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628152906.htm

Evaristo Marinho is sentenced to more than 22 years jail for the murder of Bruno Candé.

The order in favour of Gavin Grimm is seen as a significant win for LGBT student rights.

The man is heard complaining about a dust storm and swearing in the online clip.

Researchers are reporting early success with a temporary heart pacemaker that simply dissolves when it's no longer needed.

A new article shines light on the effect human-made infrastructure and natural topography has on coastal wetlands after major storm events. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628152909.htm

Scientists have found that a marine invasive species - a sea squirt that lives on rocky shores - could spread along 3,500 kilometers of South American coastline if climate change or human activities alter sea conditions. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628144827.htm

Qualcomm introduced the new Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset earlier today, and many smartphone manufacturers have already pledged allegiance to the new platform. One of the makers that will introduce a smartphone with the SD888+ is Honor, marking a huge step in its development as an independent brand. Ms. Fang Fei, President of Product Line at Honor, said that the new chipset will appear in the upcoming Magic3 series. The platform’s industry-leading performance and gains in AI will allow Honor to create “a mobile experience that will fulfill the needs of even the most demanding users”, Fei... http://dlvr.it/S2f0Sp

MWC 2021 is underway, and the first major announcement comes from Qualcomm. The San Diego chip company announced the Snapdragon 888 Plus chipset with a 3GHz prime CPU core and improved AI Engine, which now performs 20% better. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus specs: CPU: Qualcomm Kryo 680, up to 3 GHz, 64-bit. GPU: Adreno-660. AI Engine: Hexagon 780, 32 TOPS. Modem: Snapdragon X60 5G Modem-RF, 7.5 Gbps DL, 3 Gbps UL, global 5G multi-SIM. Wi-Fi: FastConnect 6900, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 802.11/a/b/g/n. Camera: Spectra 580 ISP, Triple camera up to 28 MP, Dual camera up to 64... http://dlvr.it/S2f0Sd

Following the launch of the Yoga Pad Pro 13” in China, Lenovo has announced that the unique tablet will become available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa in June for €800 and in the US in July for $680. Note the slight name change to Yoga Tab 13. Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 (left) and Yoga Tab 13 (right) • Yoga Tab 11 hanging out If that 13” tablet is too large (or too pricey) for you, there’s also the Lenovo Yoga Tab 11, which will start at $320/€350. It will be available in EMEA in June and in the US in August. You lose the microHDMI in port and the Snapdragon 870 chipset, but the... http://dlvr.it/S2f0Py

Meal and snack patterns may increase or lower your risk for developing heart disease and dying from it, according to a new study.

COVID-19 prompted many Americans to start taking steps to eliminate alcohol entirely. If you’re among this group, science is definitely on your side

Any combination of Pfizer or AstraZeneca for first and second doses works, a study suggests.

State media air unprecedented footage of one citizen expressing concern for the leader's weight loss.

A man in south-western France discovers €85,000 (£73,000) in cash inside an elephant-shaped trinket.

After a 20-day manhunt, Lázaro Barbosa, who is suspected of killing a family of four, is shot dead.

Three Sri Lanka players are sent home from their tour of England for breaching bio-secure protocols.

Fragmented politics and voter apathy: France's regional elections are troubling for party leaders.

They were fined for breaking rules banning those in greater Sydney from travelling outside the city.

The EU-wide travel pass, known as a digital Covid certificate, allows tourists into member states.

Queen Latifah won a lifetime achievement award at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) ceremony in LA.

The original soundtrack new retail business reviews are included in the topic #品牌42#新consuming60 Author: Xiangma, Special Commentator of New Retail Business Review "Every small category will give birth to a great company." Good text 4,318 words | 7 minutes to read The title picture comes from the movie "Play Back To School 2" The changes of young people have attracted the attention of more brand businesses. At the Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum 2021, "Pig Raising King" Liu Yonghao said bluntly: "Consumers have changed. Post-90s and post-00s have gradually become the main consumers. Their consumption scenarios and consumption channels are completely different from the past." On the same occasion, Wang Ning, the founder of Bubble Mart, expressed this change more concretely.  He believes that "the difference between contemporary consumers is that they have become a small tribe, each tribe has its own'social currency'". Some tribe