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To guard against harmful waterborne pathogens, many consumers, including managers of health-care facilities, install antimicrobial silver-containing showerheads. But in ACS ES&T Water, researchers now report that these fixtures are no 鈥渟ilver bullet.鈥�

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This paper presents the post-disaster investigations, highlighting wind-induced damage to various structures. Tornadoes caused EF 1鈥�3 level damage, downbursts caused EF 1鈥�2 damage. Damage levels for various structures were established based on observed characteristics.

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A recent study reveals that socioeconomic status significantly influences the life expectancy of cancer patients in New South Wales, Australia. The research highlights a clear disparity, with individuals from disadvantaged areas experiencing a substantial reduction in life expectancy after a cancer diagnosis compared to those from more affluent backgrounds. This finding underscores the urgent need to address socioeconomic inequities in cancer care to ensure more equitable survival outcomes for all patientsno matter of patient鈥檚 socioeconomic level or where they live.

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Researchers have conducted a systematic review of conductive hydrogels, examining their electrical and mechanical properties in relation to different types of conductive fillers. They also highlighted recent advancements in applications such as wearable sensors and electrical stimulation, while outlining future directions and strategies for hydrogel-based electronics in health monitoring and therapeutic applications.

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To identify and follow blood vessel-related changes in the brain that contribute to cognitive impairment and dementia, researchers and clinicians typically rely on MRI to evaluate 鈥渄ownstream鈥� biological markers 鈥� those at the end of a cascade of events. But a multicenter study led by UCLA researchers could lead to a cost-effective blood test to identify changes occurring near the top of the chain, potentially identifying at-risk patients at an earlier stage.

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A new study by researchers at Bar-Ilan University, Ariel University and Levinsky College of Education has revealed encouraging findings about cognitive growth and development in adults with non-specific intellectual disability (NSID), especially those with Down syndrome (DS), and challenges previous assumptions about cognitive potential of individuals with Down syndrome.

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Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed a novel aerogel designed to enhance the efficiency of atmospheric water harvesting. This development offers a practical solution to the pressing issue of freshwater scarcity, particularly in arid regions. The advanced aerogel is capable of absorbing moisture from the air up to about 5.5 times its weight, maintaining its performance across a wide range of humidity levels, and effective even in conditions as low as 20 per cent relative humidity, making it suitable for diverse environments. Demonstrating the aerogel鈥檚 applicability, the research team has integrated it into a solar-driven, autonomous atmospheric water generator that efficiently collects and releases freshwater without requiring external energy sources.

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A recent study introduced a novel in-plane inverse crack-tip element that aims to transform structural health monitoring (SHM) in structures with preexisting cracks.

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As urbanization accelerates and environmental dynamics shift, the need for accurate and timely terrestrial monitoring has never been more urgent. A review has introduced a novel approach to remote sensing time series analysis, integrating multi-source data to enable near real-time monitoring.