Health & Medicine
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ComputingTeen-created software IDs skin conditions, risky drivers and more
Researchers at the 2023 Regeneron ISEF unveiled computer programs to diagnose skin conditions, warn of dangerous driving and translate sign language.
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BrainNeuroscientists use brain scans to decode people’s thoughts
The research may lead to new devices for people who can’t communicate easily. It also raises privacy concerns.
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BrainScientists Say: Addiction
Recovering from addiction is hard but possible. Encouragement of loved ones can improve a person’s chances of overcoming this disease.
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EnvironmentOlder diesel school buses linked to more student absences
Schools that replaced or upgraded old diesel school buses increased student attendance rates, new research shows.
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PsychologyProcrastination may hurt your health — but you can change that
Scientists have linked procrastination to mental and physical health problems. But don’t be too hard on yourself — there are steps you can take.
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Health & MedicineHumans might be able to hibernate during space travel
Scientists are studying how animals hibernate and developing new technologies to help humans sleep through space travel.
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PlanetsResearch on exoplanets took top award at 2023 Regeneron ISEF
Six young researchers took home the top awards, each valued at a minimum of $50,000. Hundreds more shared nearly $9 million in prizes at international event.
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Health & MedicineNew patch might replace some finger-prick testing of blood sugar
A finalist at Regeneron ISEF created a wearable patch that turns yellow when someone’s blood-sugar level gets high enough to need an insulin shot.
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Health & MedicineHand dryers can infect clean hands with bathroom germs
Hot-air hand dryers are a haven for microbes. A finalist at Regeneron ISEF found that these machines spray germs all over freshly washed hands.
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MicrobesScientists Say: Virus
A virus must take over a living cell's machinery to make more viruses.
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Health & MedicineFentanyl deaths have spiked among U.S. kids and teens. Here’s what to know
A pediatrician discusses how teens can protect themselves and their friends from this extremely deadly drug.
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HumansHow fingerprints form is no longer a mystery
A mathematical theory proposed in the 1950s helps explain how fingerprint patterns such as arches, loops and whorls arise.