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Spotlight Stories Headlines

- Competitive gaming group tightens grip on anti-doping measures
- China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival
- Study uncovers invisible mobile app ads gumming up the works

Earth news

	Deep-sea mining looms on horizon as UN body issues contracts The deep oceans span more than half the globe and their frigid depths have long been known to contain vast, untapped deposits of prized minerals. These treasures of the abyss, however, have always been out of reach to miners.
	Key facts about Nepal's quake and the risk of sequels Three months after a massive earthquake struck Nepal, killing more than 8,800 people and destroying nearly 600,000 homes, aftershocks continue to jolt the Himalayan nation.
	Egypt completes first trial run of 'new Suez canal' Egypt on Saturday completed the first trial run of its "new Suez canal", officials said, ahead of the formal inauguration of the shipping route next month.
	Every rain cloud has a silver lining for parched UAE The United Arab Emirates, one of the world's most arid countries, is striving to capture every drop of rain it can wring from the clouds that pass over the desert nation.
Grenada reports decreased activity at underwater volcano An underwater volcano north of Grenada is showing a decline in seismic activity, authorities on the eastern Caribbean island said Saturday.
Strong quake hits off Indonesia, but no tsunami warning A strong earthquake hit off of Indonesia's main island of Java on Sunday afternoon, causing residents to pour into the streets, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Astronomy & Space news

China launches two satellites as it builds GPS rival China launched two new satellites into space Saturday, state media reported, as it builds a homegrown satellite navigation system to rival the US's Global Positioning System.

Technology news

	Study uncovers invisible mobile app ads gumming up the works Sobering news for ad industry players on Friday: "Invisible ads could be defrauding advertisers out of nearly $1B a year," said the Silicon Valley Business Journal. They along with numerous other sites were referring to a new study that revealed invisible ads on some mobile apps.
San Francisco's Chinatown tries to cope with citywide boom For a century and a half, San Francisco's Chinatown, the nation's oldest, has sheltered waves of immigrants seeking a new life.
	VidCon a chance for fans to see online video stars in person A swarm of spontaneous selfie sessions has commenced in the lobby of the Anaheim Convention Center as hundreds of fans have gathered for impromptu interaction with folks they watch online. There are no personal bodyguards or VIP areas. It's simply a sea of human energy.
	Microsoft aims to reboot connections with Windows 10 Microsoft is aiming to build lasting relationships with Windows 10, the operating system to be launched on Wednesday and seen as critical to reviving the fortunes of the once-dominant tech giant.
	Mafia and multinationals milk Italy's green energy boom Thousands of solar panels glint in the sun, but the prized farmland beneath lies barren. While the Italian island of Sardinia revels in a renewable energy boom, the long arm of organised crime risks sullying its clean power ambitions.
Seattle police ask for phone diet during Saturday parade Seattle's annual Torchlight Parade is this Saturday, and Seattle police have an unusual message for people planning to go watch the parade.
Square exploring stock market debut: reports Payments company Square has informed US regulators privately that it is exploring going public with a stock market debut, according to reports Friday.

Biology news

	Backyards prove surprising havens for native birds Many of us lavish attention on our front yards, spending precious weekend hours planting, mowing, and manicuring the plants around our homes to look nice for neighbors and strangers passing by. But from the point of view of our feathered friends, our shaggy backyards are far more attractive.
	Rarely-seen whale washes up on Massachusetts beach Biologists with the New England Aquarium are investigating what may have caused a rarely-seen deep water whale to wash up on a Massachusetts beach.
Endangered butterfly recovering in some, not all, of range More than 20 years of habitat restoration and breeding programs have helped the endangered Karner blue butterfly make a comeback in the pine barrens of upstate New York where it was discovered by Russian author Vladimir Nabokov decades ago.
	Powerful typhoon kills 11,000 farmed tuna in Japan: reports A powerful typhoon which lashed Japan last week has killed more than 11,000 farmed bluefin tuna, costing over $10 million in damage, local media said Saturday.

Medicine & Health news

Does concussion impact men and women differently? New research suggests concussion may not significantly impair symptoms or cognitive skills for one gender over another, however, women may still experience greater symptoms and poorer cognitive performance at preseason testing. The study released today will be presented at the Sports Concussion Conference in Denver, July 24 to 26, hosted by the American Academy of Neurology, the world's leading authority on diagnosing and managing sports concussion. The conference will feature the latest scientific advances in diagnosing and treating sports concussion from leading experts in the field.
US regulators give limited approval to cholesterol drug US regulators on Friday approved a new cholesterol drug called Praluent, made by Sanofi and Regeneron, for people with certain genetic risk factors for heart disease.
Study suggests clear connection between wireless devices and cancer A metabolic imbalance caused by radiation from your wireless devices could be the link to a number of health risks, such as various neurodegenerative diseases and cancer, a recent study suggests.
Understanding why some latina women discontinue participation in cancer prevention outreach It has long been known that rates of breast and cervical cancer screening among Latinas are low compared to rates for U.S. women overall. A study led by researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) found that age and fear of cancer diagnosis are among the reasons why Latina women do not continue participation following breast and cervical cancer education programs. The research was published in the Journal of Health Communication: International Perspectives.
	New skin cancer drug approved by FDA (HealthDay)—A new drug to treat the most common form of skin cancer has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
	Climate change may be pushing 'Brain-eating' amoeba to northern lakes (HealthDay)—A deadly "brain-eating" amoeba that lives in freshwater sources may be surviving in more northern areas of the United States thanks to climate change, health experts suggest.
Odomzo approved for recurring basal cell carcinoma (HealthDay)—Odomzo (sonidegib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat basal cell carcinoma skin cancer that has returned despite surgery or radiation.
Technivie approved for hepatitis C (HealthDay)—Technivie (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in tandem with ribavirin, to treat hepatitis C genotype 4 infection among people without poor liver function (cirrhosis) and without scarring.
	Human breast milk effective for atopic dermatitis in infants (HealthDay)—Topical application of human breast milk (HBM) is effective for infants with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis, according to a study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Dermatology.
	Expansion of high-deductible plans to impact physician care (HealthDay)—As a result of the increasing popularity of high-deductible health care plans, patients now have more financial responsibility for medical services, which is impacting physician practices, according to an article published in Medical Economics.
	Mouse model of head transplantation is promising (HealthDay)—The mouse model of allo-head and body reconstruction (AHBR) is feasible for avoiding brain ischemia during transplantation, according to a study published in the August issue of CNS Neuroscience & Therapeutics.
	Cannabis alleviates peripheral neuropathic pain in diabetes (HealthDay)—A small trial shows a dose-dependent reduction in peripheral neuropathic pain in patients with diabetes, according to a study published in the July issue of The Journal of Pain.
	'Driving straight' may be suitable road test in dementia (HealthDay)—Drivers with dementia who have more difficulties driving straight and making left and right turns are more likely to fail road testing, according to a study published in the July issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
	No need for more propofol for MRI sedation in ADHD (HealthDay)—Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) undergoing sedation for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) do not have a higher dose requirement for propofol, according to a study published online July 22 in Pediatric Anesthesia.
	FDA approves technivie for hepatitis C (HealthDay)—Technivie (ombitasvir, paritaprevir and ritonavir) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, in tandem with ribavirin, to treat hepatitis C genotype 4 infection among people without cirrhosis and without scarring.
	FDA approves odomzo for recurring basal cell carcinoma (HealthDay)—Odomzo (sonidegib) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat patients with locally advanced basal cell carcinoma that has returned despite surgery or radiation, or who are not candidates for additional surgery or radiation.
Sierra Leone president unveils post-Ebola 'battle plan' Sierra Leone's President Ernest Bai Koroma has unveiled a post-Ebola "battle plan" to help the west African country turn the page on the devastating epidemic.
Beverage group sues city over soda warnings, advertising ban The American Beverage Association has sued the city of San Francisco, claiming new legislation requiring health warning labels on sugary beverages and prohibiting advertisements of them on city property violates the First Amendment.
ACS NSQIP data is more accurate than administrative data for surgical patients outcomes As patient-safety and quality improvement efforts continue to gain momentum throughout health care, the need for accurate sources of information is crucial, yet the question remains: Is one resource better than another? According to two new studies presented today by researchers at the 2015 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) National Conference in Chicago, ACS NSQIP provides more accurate data than administrative data for driving surgical quality improvement in hospitals.
Surgical teams reduce urinary tract infection rate by focusing on catheter use in the OR Surgical teams at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, are decreasing the rate of urinary tract infection (UTI) in their institution by paying scrupulous attention to the use of catheters before and immediately after operations. Their efforts are believed to be among the first reported in the country to target UTI prevention in the operating room (OR) by decreasing catheter utilization, according to a study presented today at the 2015 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) Conference.
Texas Children's Hospital cuts waitlist times for pediatric heart transplant patients Long waitlist times often lead to a higher risk of death for children awaiting heart transplantation. However, the team at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, cut wait times by revising their waitlist protocols for donor heart size and patient severity status. Results from this intervention were presented today at the 2015 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP) Conference in Chicago.
New scoring system may help identify surgical patients at risk for pulmonary complications Physicians at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, Penn., have developed an analytical tool to identify surgical patients at risk for costly respiratory complications. This tool may help hospitals avoid those complications and their related costs as Medicare and commercial payers exert increasing pressure on them by eliminating payment for patient complications that occur after operations and may extend hospital stays.
	Planned Parenthood official says no profit from fetal organs The president of Planned Parenthood said her organization's clinics never adjust the abortion procedure to better preserve fetal organs for medical research and that the organization's charges cover only the cost of transmission to researchers.
State health insurance markets struggle with cost challenges State-run health insurance markets that offer coverage under President Barack Obama's health law are struggling with high costs and disappointing enrollment. These challenges could lead more of them to turn over operations to the federal government or join forces with other states.

Other Sciences news

Competitive gaming group tightens grip on anti-doping measures 'Hey, not fair." We are accustomed to headlines year after year of athletes called out after rumors, revelations and exposes of their taking performance-enhancing drugs to gain an unfair edge on their competition. Swimming, baseball, football, running, cycling—but playing electronic sports? Doping has even become an issue there. This time around it isn't to build physical powers but to prop up mental abilities.

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