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Cornwall, Bristol Channel and Wales at sunset from from Space - NASA February 2000. Lovely glint of light on the sea. Found

Cornwall, Bristol Channel and Wales at sunset from from Space - NASA February 2000. Lovely glint of light on the sea. Found this on the NASA search page.
Source: nasa.gov

The NHS Confederation has asked people if they want cake and seem encouraged that the answer is yes. In the confederation's

The NHS Confederation has asked people if they want cake and seem encouraged that the answer is yes. In the confederation's parallel universe people can (1) have their cake and eat it, (2) it will be better cake than before, (3) they won't need to wait for it, and (4) it will be free! They are shrewd...
Source: nhsconfed.org

Lava Field Image, Iceland - National Geographic Photo of the Day: Rivers flow in the fractures of a lava field in southern

Lava Field Image, Iceland - National Geographic Photo of the Day: Rivers flow in the fractures of a lava field in southern Iceland in this National Geographic Photo of the Day.
Source: nationalgeographic.com

NASA Earth Observatory : : Modern international shipping meets the ancient world in the famous canal.

NASA Earth Observatory : : Modern international shipping meets the ancient world in the famous canal.
Source: nasa.gov

Panretinal Photocoagulation vs Intravitreous Ranibizumab for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial:

Panretinal Photocoagulation vs Intravitreous Ranibizumab for Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy: A Randomized Clinical Trial: This randomized trial reports that in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy, ranibizumab treatment resulted in visual acuity that was noninferior to panretinal photocoagulation...
Source: jamanetwork.com

Prone (face-down) position for mechanical ventilation of adults with acute respiratory failure | Cochrane

Prone (face-down) position for mechanical ventilation of adults with acute respiratory failure | Cochrane
Source: cochrane.org

Ad Networks Using Inaudible Sound To Link Phones, Tablets and Other Devices - Slashdot

Ad Networks Using Inaudible Sound To Link Phones, Tablets and Other Devices - Slashdot
Source: slashdot.org

Hospices 'must take more inclusive approach to ageing Muslims': Report says rising numbers of elderly Muslims mean hospices

Hospices 'must take more inclusive approach to ageing Muslims': Report says rising numbers of elderly Muslims mean hospices must overcome barriers that have traditionally seen such patients shun their services
Source: theguardian.com

Molybdenum Dilsufide Outperforms Graphene in Water Desalination: MoS2 would filter 70 percent more water than graphene,

Molybdenum Dilsufide Outperforms Graphene in Water Desalination: MoS2 would filter 70 percent more water than graphene, because of its peculiar chemistry
Source: ieee.org

APOD: 2015 November 12 - Kenya Morning Moon, Planets and Taurid

APOD: 2015 November 12 - Kenya Morning Moon, Planets and Taurid
Source: nasa.gov

IDF calls to action on diabetes | International Diabetes Federation

IDF calls to action on diabetes | International Diabetes Federation
Source: idf.org

The Lancet: UN report shows that despite substantial progress, the world fell short of the maternal mortality target in

The Lancet: UN report shows that despite substantial progress, the world fell short of the maternal mortality target in the Millennium Development Goals: New research published today in The Lancet shows that, despite reducing maternal mortality by an impressive 44 percent between 1990 and 2015, the world...
Source: eurekalert.org

The official statistics watchdog just tore a piece out of David Cameron: Britain's official statistics watchdog has castigated

The official statistics watchdog just tore a piece out of David Cameron: Britain's official statistics watchdog has castigated the Government over David Cameron’s citation of questionable figures purporting to show how many European Union migrants claim benefits in the UK.
Source: independent.co.uk

Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data: Researchers believe that call data records from millions of people can help provide

Pinpointing poverty with cellphone data: Researchers believe that call data records from millions of people can help provide an unparalleled look at communities lacking access to food, health care and other human necessities. This could help provide aid organizations and government a quick and cost-efficient...
Source: eurekalert.org

Goldman Sachs Scandal Begs The Question: How Do You Prevent Cheating in e-Learning? - e-Learning Feeds: Earlier in October

Goldman Sachs Scandal Begs The Question: How Do You Prevent Cheating in e-Learning? - e-Learning Feeds: Earlier in October it was announced 20 entry-level analysts were being fired at Goldman Sachs. These fresh college graduates were given the axe for cheatin
Source: elearningfeeds.com

How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia: In Ethiopia where almost nine in every 10 women give birth at

How mobile phones are making childbirth safer in Ethiopia: In Ethiopia where almost nine in every 10 women give birth at home after pregnancies with little or no medical support, a mobile phone app is coming to the rescue with lifesaving guidelines when things go wrong.
Source: medicalxpress.com

People affected by leprosy in India face stigma reinforced by cruel colonial law | Amrit Dhillon: A draft bill aims to repeal

People affected by leprosy in India face stigma reinforced by cruel colonial law | Amrit Dhillon: A draft bill aims to repeal laws that enshrine prejudice and discrimination against people with leprosy, including one that makes the disease grounds for divorce
Source: theguardian.com

Heart valve patients may benefit from managing own blood thinners: Allowing select patients to self-manage blood thinners

Heart valve patients may benefit from managing own blood thinners: Allowing select patients to self-manage blood thinners following heart valve surgery may lead to a lower risk of major complications, according to an article posted online by the Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
Source: medicalxpress.com

APOD: 2015 November 7 - Earth and Milky Way from Space

APOD: 2015 November 7 - Earth and Milky Way from Space
Source: nasa.gov

Central Obesity Tied to Increased CV Mortality Risk in Normal-Weight Adults: By Jenni Whalen Edited by Jaye Elizabeth

Central Obesity Tied to Increased CV Mortality Risk in Normal-Weight Adults: By Jenni Whalen Edited by Jaye Elizabeth Hefner, MD Patients who have normal body mass index but central obesity are at high risk for cardiovascular mortality, according to an Annals of Internal Medicine study. Using National...
Source: jwatch.org