Random Science News Thread

[samrw3]

This is interesting they developed an automated CPR device

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=CH ... &FORM=VIRE

Could be a huge life saver and very practical for EMR teams that now can concentrate on other life saving ventures

[Cord Hurn]

This is interesting they developed an automated CPR device

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=CH ... &FORM=VIRE

Could be a huge life saver and very practical for EMR teams that now can concentrate on other life saving ventures

Sounds VERY useful and encouraging! Science is awesome!

[samrw3]

Ok very few things get me upset but seriously?

https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/12/health/d ... index.html

I understand that they have to plan for unprepared viruses/diseases/etc. But don't call it a disease until it is one ok?? Sheesh.

If you want to have a plan or protocol call it plan X or protocol X - fine by me but please with a fake disease name.

Ergghhh - ok rant over.

[Skyweir]

Do you object to the X

It seems to be a solid plan that may enable faster response rates and save more lives.

And tbh shouldnt this be a standing plan, the modus operandi anyway and not really news

But meh .. at least they have a plan now

[samrw3]

I object to calling it a disease any letter before it is a disease. What they are talking about is a plan or proposal or protocol not an actual disease. Therefore they shouldn't call it a disease. I know I became irritated over a relatively small thing. However, an organization like WHO has some degree of weight and it smacks me as slightly irresponsible to call something a disease and trigger peoples emotions.

And like you said this should be their standard operations anyways to prepare for unknowns so why call it a disease? Just a tad sensationalism for me and it irked me.

[wayfriend]

I should think that, when evaluating the plan for combating a new disease, the more you imagine the disease to be real the better.

[samrw3]

I should think that, when evaluating the plan for combating a new disease, the more you imagine the disease to be real the better.

I agree with that- I guess my sticking point is they are spreading a news story about disease X. When you spread story to the public about a disease the automatic gut reaction is that it is an existing disease, or about to be imminent disease. Not some unknown disease that may or may not happen. For their own internal purpose if they want to create a disease named disease x that is fine. In fact I can think of ways that can be very helpful. But once you disseminate a disease x to the public as if it is existing disease - hmmm not sure it just smacked me as sensationalism.

Something along the lines of hey lets create a story about disease x - will get the news places to run it we will get some reading clicks. Yeah for them it worked. But that type of thing can get people anxious in the near term - sensationalism. I think when you are talking about diseases have some truth in advertising. "The WHO is implementing Plan X to combat Unknown diseases" would still be interesting without causing a spike in a belief of that an actual disease exists.

Hmmm I guess I was over reacting but it was just my first knee jerk reaction when I first read about Disease X then read the detail to find out it was in essence just a plan against a possible Disease X.

Oh well they got me which was probably their intent,

[Cord Hurn]

I should think that, when evaluating the plan for combating a new disease, the more you imagine the disease to be real the better.

I agree with that- I guess my sticking point is they are spreading a news story about disease X. When you spread story to the public about a disease the automatic gut reaction is that it is an existing disease, or about to be imminent disease. Not some unknown disease that may or may not happen. For their own internal purpose if they want to create a disease named disease x that is fine. In fact I can think of ways that can be very helpful. But once you disseminate a disease x to the public as if it is existing disease - hmmm not sure it just smacked me as sensationalism.

Something along the lines of hey lets create a story about disease x - will get the news places to run it we will get some reading clicks. Yeah for them it worked. But that type of thing can get people anxious in the near term - sensationalism. I think when you are talking about diseases have some truth in advertising. "The WHO is implementing Plan X to combat Unknown diseases" would still be interesting without causing a spike in a belief of that an actual disease exists.

Hmmm I guess I was over reacting but it was just my first knee jerk reaction when I first read about Disease X then read the detail to find out it was in essence just a plan against a possible Disease X.

Oh well they got me which was probably their intent,

The headline could have been worded more accurately (and thus responsibly), but as you say, samrw3, it did it purpose in getting your attention. The contingent plans mentioned in the article sound wise, as far as I can tell.

[samrw3]

Interesting article about how astronauts time spent in space changed his DNA.

www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/astro ... ocid=ientp

[Cord Hurn]

Interesting article about how astronauts time spent in space changed his DNA.

www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/astro ... ocid=ientp

From the link provided by Sam:

Mason's work shows that one of the most important changes to Scott's cells was hypoxia, or a deficient amount of tissue oxygenation, probably due to a lack of oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide. Possible damage to mitochondria, the "power plants of cells," also occurred in Scott's cells, as indicated by mitochondrial stress and increased levels of mitochondria in the blood.

Mason's team also saw changes in the length of Scott's telomeres, caps at the end of chromosomes that are considered a marker of biological aging. First, there was a significant increase in average length while he was in space, and then there was a decrease in length within about 48 hours of his landing on Earth that stabilized to nearly preflight levels. Scientists believe that these telomere changes, along with the DNA damage and DNA repair measured in Scott's cells, were caused by both radiation and calorie restrictions.

Additionally, the team found changes in Scott's collagen, blood clotting and bone formation due, most likely, to fluid shifts and zero gravity. The researchers discovered hyperactive immune activity as well, thought to be the result of his radically different environment: space.

Interesting. I might have guessed that, if anything, the human immune system would decrease rather than increase its activity in space.

[Skyweir]

Clearly his body was under the stress of being in see gravity environment and the realities of living on the space station.. funnily I thought his aging slowed .. or rather the cells that indicate aging while in space but reverted to original condition .. or sped up aging more quickly again.

It was actually a fascinating study .. measuring changes in Masons extra terrestrial existence and comparisons those changes against yes prior results but also against his identical twin who remained here.

Of course not a doctor .. cue Scrubs credits .. not a scientist.. but still from a lay persons perspective .. quite interesting indeed.

[samrw3]

Interesting article about how some doctors and scientists are debating about a possible organ in a human

www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/newfou ... ocid=ientp

This especially caught my eye:
The new study suggests that interstitium spaces may play a role in helping cancer cells spread around the body, becoming metastatic, Theise said.

"It's been known that when cancer invades this layer, either in the skin or in the viscera, that's when it first becomes able to spread outside the organ of where it arose," he said.

When cancer cells break away from a tumor, they can travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or the lymph system, according to the American Cancer Society. Since interstitium spaces might act as conduits, "this raises the possibility that direct sampling of the interstitial fluid could be a diagnostic tool," the researchers wrote.

Well lets hope this a is a promising new pathway to cures or diagnostics for cancer.

[Skyweir]

Thats fascinating Samy

[Cord Hurn]

Interesting article about how some doctors and scientists are debating about a possible organ in a human

www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/newfou ... ocid=ientp

This especially caught my eye:
The new study suggests that interstitium spaces may play a role in helping cancer cells spread around the body, becoming metastatic, Theise said.

"It's been known that when cancer invades this layer, either in the skin or in the viscera, that's when it first becomes able to spread outside the organ of where it arose," he said.

When cancer cells break away from a tumor, they can travel to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or the lymph system, according to the American Cancer Society. Since interstitium spaces might act as conduits, "this raises the possibility that direct sampling of the interstitial fluid could be a diagnostic tool," the researchers wrote.

Well lets hope this a is a promising new pathway to cures or diagnostics for cancer.

Sounds like they may be on to something! Let's hope...

[samrw3]

Interesting video-article about rain cloud generating machine.

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=RA ... &FORM=VIRE

[Skyweir]

https://www.sciencealert.com/birds-see- ... toreceptor

Birds can see earths magnetic fields and scientists now know how

[Hashi Lebwohl]

I volunteer to have cryptochromes put into my retina. In fact, I volunteer to have them everywhere so I can *feel* magnetic fields, as well. Because reasons.

[Vraith]

so I can *feel* magnetic fields, as well. Because reasons.

Because:
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Under my feet
I feel the sky TUmbling down
I feel my ....


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[Skyweir]

I volunteer to have cryptochromes put into my retina. In fact, I volunteer to have them everywhere so I can *feel* magnetic fields, as well. Because reasons.

[Skyweir]

so I can *feel* magnetic fields, as well. Because reasons.

Because:
[[[[SING}}}}
I feell the Earth Move
Under my feet
I feel the sky TUmbling down
I feel my ....


[[[[and now...punching myself in the head, and breaking the fingers on my right hant with my left hand and vice versa and disabling my speech to text mic to stop the onslaught of dozens or more totally Adult Only bad jokes from being posted here.....


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FUCK! OUCH...


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Careful V .. dial down the self flagellation a tad .. ouchy

Now I love a challenge.. but call me square .. I cant think of even one Adult Only joke ... lol from that .... and I did try lol but perhaps me no savvy