110 articles from FRIDAY 12.11.2021

AI helps record data on species to monitor biodiversity over time

If a tree falls in the forest, and only artificial intelligence is listening, is a data point recorded? Such questions have become pertinent to a collaborative research project by scientists from the University of Chicago, Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Reflected Starlight Bathes Forming Star in New Hubble Image

Portal origin URL: Reflected Starlight Bathes Forming Star in New Hubble ImagePortal origin nid: 475134Published: Friday, November 12, 2021 - 09:00Featured (stick to top of list): noPortal text teaser: This Hubble image captures a portion of the reflection nebula IC 2631 that contains a protostar, the hot, dense core of a forming star that is accumulating gas and...

Obesity raises the risk of gum disease by inflating growth of bone-destroying cells

Chronic inflammation caused by obesity may trigger the development of cells that break down bone tissue, including the bone that holds teeth in place, according to new research that sought to improve understanding of the connection between obesity and gum disease. The study, completed in an animal model and published in October in the Journal of Dental Research, found that excessive inflammation...

Warning of ‘wild west’ in depression treatment as UK clinics offer ketamine

Exclusive: Up to six private clinics are offering drug, with health experts fearing a two-tier system of treatmentA growing number of private clinics are offering ketamine for depression, according to experts who warn of a potential “wild west” of providers with no national register of patients’ treatment being integrated into overall NHS care.At least six private providers in the UK offer...

The Shrink Next Door review – Paul Rudd traps Will Ferrell in a cult of two

Ferrell is a neurotic patient and Rudd a dangerously narcissistic therapist, in this plodding drama about a real-life scam which is saved by the sheer unbelievability of its source material‘I’m not going to let anyone use you … I’m going to help you and everything’s going to be all right.” There are three types of people in this world. Those who, upon hearing such a pronouncement,...