For many Christian families who desire children, in-vitro fertilization has long held an uneasy position. To maximize the chances of a viable pregnancy, IVF usually involves creating more embryos than a given couple is likely to use. But for couples who consider each embryo a human life, destroying the extras—or donating them for research, or […]
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, sold more vehicles than Honda and Nissan for the first time in the second quarter. BYD is now the world’s seventh-largest automaker. With low-cost EVs hitting key global markets, BYD is quickly catching up to Ford. Affordable EVs driving demand According to MarkLines (via Nikkei), BYD’s new vehicle sales climbed […]
Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence (AI) with an advanced 3D body-volume scanner – originally developed for the clothing industry – to help doctors predict metabolic syndrome risk and severity. The combination of tools offers doctors a more precise alternative to other measures of disease risk like body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip […]
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new launches from Heybike and Jackrabbit, a new pair of e-motorcycles from Can-Am, a discussion of e-bike charging costs, Clip’s e-bike kit, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every […]
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Bryan Mound storage facility located in Brazoria County, Texas, is one of four sites that make up the country’s oil reserve. Str New | Reuters U.S. crude oil futures rose more than 2% on Friday as the Federal Reserve indicated interest rate cuts are coming, but prices fell for the […]
Scientists are teaming up with astronauts to help prevent space-related eye health problems including the need for new glasses and vision loss. Many astronauts experience vision problems during spaceflight that can leave them with a wide range of symptoms once they return to Earth. Physicians at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University have […]
As if there weren’t already enough cargo electric bikes on the market to keep your head spinning faster than a set of 20″ wheels, budget-brand Heybike has just launched its own long-tailed entry. Meet the Heybike Hauler. Aptly named, the Heybike Hauler is designed to haul around with you a claimed 440 lb (200 kg) […]
As the 2024 U.S. elections reach their home stretch, crypto companies are opening their wallets to try and influence the results. Nearly half of all the corporate money flowing into the election has come from the crypto industry, according to a report this week from the nonprofit watchdog group Public Citizen. The sum, approximately $119 […]
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital has been singled out as one of just nine providers producing results “much better than expected” in a major new national report published today. The Adult Inpatient Survey is produced annually by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), who monitor, regulate and inspect health and social care services in […]
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust has rolled out the paediatric vitals electronic system at Princess Royal Hospital’s paediatric unit and emergency department as well as the emergency department at Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, as part of efforts to improve the tracking of deterioration in children. The digital system allows staff to record observations on iPads […]
