A new statistical model suggests that a student infected with COVID-19 returning home from university for Christmas would, on average, infect just less than one other household member. The model predicts an estimated 9,400 new secondary household cases across the UK if just 1% of students are infected.
Researchers found that clairaudient mediums are more prone to absorption and unusual auditory experiences early in life, which may explain why they adopt spiritualist beliefs. The study suggests that unique predispositions play a role in spirit communication, rather than social pressure or belief.
Developed by KAUST researchers, the system relies on users' facial expressions to accomplish tasks such as moving around outdoors and using elevators. The technology has shown promising results with three able-bodied users mastering it in under 15 minutes.
A new study found that naltrexone use decreases the risk of hospitalization due to alcohol use disorder, while benzodiazepine use is associated with increased mortality and hospitalization. Only about a fourth of persons diagnosed with AUD used any medications, highlighting under-utilization of treatment options.
A Baylor University study finds that variation in consumption of market-acquired foods is reliably related to indigenous Amazonian children's body fat, while energy expenditure remains relatively stable. The study suggests that change in diet may be the dominant factor driving childhood obesity globally.