In ‘The Perfect Predator,’ viruses vanquish a deadly superbug

In ‘The Perfect Predator,’ an epidemiologist recounts the battle to save her husband from an antibiotic-resistant infection.

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Sure, Captain Marvel is tough -- but look out for Li'l Tomboy

(Ohio State University) Not all strong females challenging gender roles in the comics were superheroes like Captain Marvel or Wonder Woman. Some were just regular girls with a bit of attitude and names like Little Iodine, Little Lulu and, yes, Nancy. And at least one -- Li'l Tomboy -- pushed the boundary of what girls could do in comics even further, according to the new book 'Funny Girls: Guffaws, Guts and Gender in Classic American Comics.'

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A new quantum engine packs more power than its standard counterparts

A new type of tiny machine harnesses quantum physics to produce more power than a normal engine, under certain conditions.

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UTSA researcher studies bias in prosecutor filing trends

(University of Texas at San Antonio) UTSA Criminal Justice professors Richard Hartley and Rob Tillyer have studied the factors affecting whether prosecutors decline to charge someone arrested for a federal crime. Their research is aimed at understanding prosecutorial discretion and its influence as gate keeper of the federal criminal justice system. The research revealed disparities related to charging decisions, charge reductions, guilty pleas, pleas rewards, trial penalties, selection processes in screening, and prosecutor variation in plea bargaining. They also examined charge changes and prosecutors' decisions to decline to pursue a case.

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Uncovering the secrets of ancient rock art using 'X-ray vision'

(American Chemical Society) Prehistoric rock paintings are a source of fascination. Aside from their beauty, there's deep meaning in these strokes, which depict ancient rituals and important symbols. Scientists now describe use of 'X-ray vision' to gain brand-new insights about the layers of paint in rock art in Texas without needless damage. The researchers will present their results today at the American Chemical Society Spring 2019 National Meeting & Exposition.

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Growth in telehealth from 2016 to 2017 outpaces other venues of care

(FAIR Health) From 2016 to 2017, private insurance claim lines for services rendered via telehealth as a percentage of all medical claim lines grew 53 percent nationally, more than any other venue of care studied for that variable in the second annual edition of FH Healthcare Indicators®.

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Just an hour of weekly walking staves off disability

(Northwestern University) Just one hour a week of brisk walking -- as if you are late to an appointment or trying to make a train -- staves off disability in older adults with arthritis pain, or aching or stiffness in a knee, hip, ankle or foot, reports a new Northwestern Medicine study.

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