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Study finds bonobos may be better representation of the last common ancestor with humans than common chimpanzees

When bridges collapse: Researchers study whether we're underestimating risk

SpaceX to launch classified US govt payload Sunday

Team eradicates hepatitis C in 10 patients following lifesaving transplants from infected donors

Elon Musk teases future plans at TED talk

Google software engineer describes nighttime photography using phones

Astronomy & Space news

	SpaceX to launch classified US govt payload Sunday SpaceX on Sunday is scheduled to make its first military launch, with a classified payload for the National Reconnaissance Office, which makes and operates spy satellites for the United States.
	NASA selects ASU's 'ShadowCam' to fly on Korea Pathfinder lunar orbiter NASA has selected an instrument developed by Mark Robinson of ASU's School of Earth and Space Exploration (SESE) and Malin Space Science Systems (MSSS) to map the terrain and search for evidence of frost or ice deposits in the Moon's permanently shadowed regions (PSRs).
	SpaceX postpones classified US military launch SpaceX on Sunday postponed for 24 hours the launch of a secretive US government payload, known only as NROL-76, due to a "sensor issue" with the rocket, a spokesman said.

Technology news

	When bridges collapse: Researchers study whether we're underestimating risk The United States is considering a $1 trillion budget proposal to update infrastructure, including its crumbling bridges. An obstacle to spending the money wisely is that the current means of assessing bridges may underestimate their vulnerability, according to a new study published in the Journal of Infrastructure Systems.
	Elon Musk teases future plans at TED talk Elon Musk paused while chatting about his series of potentially world-changing endeavors to say he isn't in it to provide salvation.
	Google software engineer describes nighttime photography using phones (Tech Xplore)—Taking decent nighttime shots from your phone was the topic of an interesting blog posted earlier this month. An impressive account of low light photography with a cellphone was supported with interesting pictures, with the Google researcher resolved to push the limits.
	US NSA spy agency halts controversial email sweep The National Security Agency announced Friday it would end its controversial practice of sweeping up any email or text message an American exchanges with someone overseas that makes reference to a real target of NSA surveillance.
Hacker threatens to release stolen copies of Netflix series A hacker claims to have stolen the upcoming season of Netflix's hit series "Orange Is The New Black," and is asking for an unspecified ransom to not release the entire fifth season online.
	Hacker claims release of stolen copies of Netflix series (Update) A hacker claims to have followed through on a threat to release several episodes from the upcoming season of Netflix's hit series "Orange Is The New Black."
	Ukraine clings to nuclear power despite Chernobyl trauma Ukraine is still suffering from the trauma of the world's worst civil nuclear accident at Chernobyl but has nonetheless turned the hazardous fuel into the backbone of its energy portfolio.
Technology-loving Dubai unveils its own typographic font Apparently not content with having the world's tallest building, an indoor ski slope and countless other baubles, Dubai now boasts one more: its own typographic font.
	Bike-sharing launched in congested Beirut Lebanon launched a bike-sharing programme in its capital Beirut on Sunday, hoping to cut down on the congested city's notorious traffic and pollution.
Gadgets: Gifts for your No. 1 grad It's the time of year to reward graduates, many of whom will hit the real world. Here are some tech gift suggestions of useful gadgets for everyday life and even to have a good night's sleep.
	Turkey blocks access to Wikipedia over 'terror' claims Turkey on Saturday blocked all access inside the country to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia reportedly for articles claiming links between Ankara and terror groups, the latest restriction on a popular website to hit Turkish users.

Medicine & Health news

	Team eradicates hepatitis C in 10 patients following lifesaving transplants from infected donors Ten patients at Penn Medicine have been cured of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) following lifesaving kidney transplants from deceased donors who were infected with the disease. The findings point to new strategies for increasing the supply of organs for the nation's more than 97,000 patients who are awaiting kidney transplants - often for as many as five or more years.
Study examines state of social, personality psychology research Is the quality and overall state of social and personality research "rotten to the core," as has been debated by psychologists in recent years?
Rising costs and potential savings for generic, topical steroids Although topical steroids are among the most commonly prescribed medications by dermatologists, there are limited data on spending and use for this class of drugs. In a new study led by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital, researchers have found that although most topical steroids prescribed to patients were generic, there was a sharp increase in Medicare Part D and out-of-pocket spending for elderly patients taking these drugs. The team found that potential savings could result from substituting cheaper, topical steroids from the same potency class of drugs. These findings build on recent literature that suggests pharmaceutical-led increases in costs of generic medications are leading to high increases in costs for systems and patients.
Overdose prevention and naloxone rescue among family members of people who use opioids Family members are often the ones who administer naloxone during an opioid overdose and should be considered as part of the larger response to help curb fatal overdoses. These findings, published online in Drug and Alcohol Review, demonstrate the important role that educating family members about overdoses and how to obtain and administer naloxone could play an important role in helping decrease the number of fatal opioid overdoses.
	Seizure control eases life for young adults with epilepsy (HealthDay)—Young adults with uncomplicated epilepsy who remain seizure-free do as well as siblings without the disorder in education, employment, driving and independent living, a new study says.
	AMA urges doctors to talk about safe opioid storage, disposal (HealthDay)—Physicians should take three essential steps to reduce the amount of unwanted, unused, and expired medications in an effort to avoid non-medical uses of the drugs, according to a new recommendation from the American Medical Association (AMA) Task Force to Reduce Opioid Abuse.
Teens take dental care into their own hands, with questionable results In this age of do-it-yourself everything, orthodontists say teeth straightening is one task you should leave to the professionals.
	Intervention reduced suicide attempts among at-risk emergency department patients In a clinical trial involving nearly 1,400 suicidal patients in the emergency departments of eight hospitals, a team led by Brown University and Butler Hospital psychologist Ivan Miller found that a multifaceted intervention lowered the relative risk of new suicide attempts by 20 percent.
Ivabradine may not benefit certain heart failure patients Researchers have completed a randomized clinical trial in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), which currently has no effective treatment for reducing morbidity and mortality.
Non-O blood groups associated with higher risk of heart attack Having a non-O blood group is associated with a higher risk of heart attack, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2017 and the 4th World Congress on Acute Heart Failure.
Unemployment associated with 50 percent higher risk of death in heart failure patients Unemployment is associated with a 50% higher risk of death in patients with heart failure, according to research presented today at Heart Failure 2017 and the 4th World Congress on Acute Heart Failure. The observational study in more than 20 000 heart failure patients found that not being employed was linked with a greater likelihood of death than history of diabetes or stroke.
For plastic surgeons, learning 'danger zones' can increase safety when using facial fillers Dermal fillers have become a popular alternative to surgery for patients who want a younger facial appearance. Learning about some key "danger zones" can help plastic surgeons to enhance the safety and effectiveness of facial filler procedures, according to an expert update in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
Italian woman returns mixed-race baby to surrogate After faking a pregnancy to fool her family, an Italian woman discovered a baby she bought from a young Romanian was of mixed race and gave it back three days later, Italian media said Saturday.
Method helps determine heart failure patients' risks A new analysis describes different classifications of patients who are hospitalized with acute heart failure based on various characteristics, which may help guide early decisions regarding triage and treatment.
Utah launches campaign to fight opioid abuse, overdoses Utah pharmacists will start putting red stickers on bottles of opioids that warn patients about the risk of overdose and addiction as part of a new awareness campaign to combat painkiller abuses and deaths.

Biology news

Study finds bonobos may be better representation of the last common ancestor with humans than common chimpanzees A new study examining the muscular system of bonobos provides firsthand evidence that the rare great ape species may be more closely linked, anatomically, to human ancestors than common chimpanzees. Previous research suggested this theory at the molecular level, but this is the first study to compare in detail the anatomy of the three species.

Biologist: Orca attacks on gray whales up in California bay Killer whales are on an unprecedented killing spree in California's Monterey Bay, attacking and feeding on gray whale calves, a marine biologist said.

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