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Relaxor ferroelectrics have greatly enhanced electrical and mechanical properties that originate in the materials’ domain structure. Knowing how quickly these materials’ properties can change is critical to understanding them. However, scientists have not been able to measure how fast these materials can respond. This study measured this reaction speed using ultrafast electron diffraction at the atomic level to obtain snapshots of the evolving domain structure.

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In a new study published October 25th in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Yale School of Medicine researchers set out to test whether rapidly delivered, personalized care recommendations from a dedicated "kidney action team" could improve outcomes for hospitalized patients with acute kidney injury (AKI).

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The results of numerous high-impact phase 3 clinical trials that could affect kidney-related medical care will be presented in-person at ASN Kidney Week 2024 October 23–27.

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In a memo from the White House yesterday, the Biden administration is urging government agencies, namely the Pentagon and other intelligence agencies, to adopt artificial intelligence. ...

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A new study found that higher levels of stereotypical male gender expression were associated with a decrease in reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors.

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For nearly six months, during the year 1181, people looked up to the skies to find a new star glittering in the constellation Cassiopeia. Chinese and Japanese astronomers recorded the rare event, an explosion of a star, or supernova. Now, astronomers have mapped the location and speed of those unusual filaments in three dimensions for the first time.

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In a new study, UCLA Health researchers have found that people who experienced discrimination had pro-inflammatory bacteria and gene activity in their gut microbiome that was different from those who did not experience discrimination.

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Young adults think electronic interventions might help to reduce the negative consequences of alcohol use if tailored to their personal needs and goals. In a qualitative study, young adults reported that such real-time interventions should be customizable, easy to use, and provide digestible amounts of non-judgmental information.

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Corporate efforts to use artificial intelligence in a more socially responsible way have a surprising benefit – they can often improve product quality, according to a national survey of company officials.