All news on the topic: University of California

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Ingenious NASA ballot box allows astronauts to cast their vote from space
Orbiting 400km above the Earth's surface won't stop intrepid astronauts from voting as NASA figure out a way those in the International Space Station can still cast their ballots
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Ex-Kansas City Chiefs coach that made Mahomes 'a better player' lands new job
Eric Bieniemy has left the Washington Commanders after just one season as their offensive coordinator and will now become UCLA's associate head coach and offensive coordinator
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Early warning sign of dementia in your vision which comes before memory loss
The very first signs of dementia could be flagged up by ophthalmologists, if they know what to look for, according to new findings by health researchers
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Early Alzheimer's sign can be found in your eyes, warns expert
A neurologist has said that a potential early symptom of dementia can be found in people's vision. And this early warning sign often appears before sufferers experience the memory loss most closely associated with Alzheimer's disease
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Mike Macdonald 'considering hiring NFL's first British coach' at Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are in talks to hire Dallas Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde as their defensive coordinator - who could become the first British coordinator in NFL history
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Scientists discover why memories of Taylor Swift Eras concerts are so vivid
UCLA researchers have made a discovery by using music to manipulate the emotions of volunteers
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Women with common hormone disorder more likely to have memory problems
Those with PCOS are known to suffer symptoms such as excess hair growth, acne, infertility and poor metabolic health - but a new study has suggested the condition also affects memory and brain ageing
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First Europeans 'lived alongside Neanderthals 45,000 years ago', say scientists
The arrival of Homo sapiens in cold northern latitudes was found to have taken place several thousand years before Neanderthals disappeared in south west Europe
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'Pineapple Express' storm slams into the US with millions under flood threat
Californians have enjoyed a relatively dry start to 2024 compared to their fellow Americans. But this week, they are set to be drenched with two crashing “Pineapple Express” storms from the pacific
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Ancient lake could be key to proving Mars had alien life, claim scientists
A recent study of a lake bed in the Jezero crater, on Mars, by NASA's Perseverance, has found that it at one point may been filled with water, with sediments inside possibly providing evidence of earlier life forms
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Five specific personality traits that can determine your risk of dementia
People can work out their chances of getting dementia by looking at how they fit into five personality traits, scientists have found, according to a new study
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Olympic swimmer dies after collapsing on beach 'following buddy down steps'
Boycotting the 1980 Moscow Olympics Richard Thornton tragically never had the chance to compete in the games but dedicated his life to training up the next generation of swimmers
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'Morning people' might be genetically related to Neanderthals, study suggests
Modern humans who find it easy to wake up early are more likely to carry Neanderthal genetic variants according to new scientific research
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Inside life in hottest place on Earth where average temperature is 45C
In the summer months, Death Valley endures an average daily high of around 45C and night-time offers little relief, dipping only slightly into the low 30s
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Pensioners can reduce risk of dementia by remaining 'positive', study shows
Researchers found that people with 'positive' personality traits performed better in thinking tests but were no less likely to show signs of brain damage during autopsy
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Women living 6 years longer than men in US - highest point in nearly 30 years
A new study has revealed the gender life expectancy gap in the US is at its highest points in decades - with the causes of death also seeing very interesting changes
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Just one glass of red wine can cause splitting headache in less than 30 minutes
The University of California found that a naturally occurring compound could be responsible for the pain that can also accompany migraines, flushes and nausea after just a small glass of red
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Mum whose son’s face was torn apart by pit bulls shares warning to other parents
WARNING GRAPHIC IMAGE: Hunter Kilbourn had his face torn apart by two pit bulls when he was only 10-years-old in San Francisco, California, but he is now thinking of getting a dog of his own
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Procrastinating book club finally finishes off novel after 28 long years
The Marshall McLuhan ‘Finnegans Wake’ Reading Club in Los Angeles completed James Joyce's novel 'Finnegan's Wake', after 28 years, reading a page a week and discussing it for two hours
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Scientists discover sixth basic taste your tongue can actually sense
A new study published in Nature Communications this month suggests the tongue responds to ammonium chloride through the same protein receptor that signals a sour taste
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LeBron James with heartfelt message to Bronny after cardiac arrest
Bronny James has been recovering from a cardiac arrest after enrolling at USC this summer, and his father has spoken out about his progress ahead of the new season
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NASA captures black hole tearing up star and spitting it out across space
First spotted back in late 2014, ASASSN-14li was the closest tidal disruption event to Earth discovered in a decade at the time, at just 290 million light-years away
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Arizona Cardinals throw quarterback competition wide open with unexpected trade
The Arizona Cardinals haven't named their starting quarterback for the 2023 season with Kyler Murray still on the road to recovery - but it hasn't stopped Jonathan Gannon from adding Josh Dobbs to his roster
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Common gut problems could be key early warning sign for crippling deadly disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing, and other gastrointestinal issues may be early warning signs for the disease, according to a new study, supporting the theory it originates in the gastrointestinal tract
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Doctors pinpoint specific reason for epidemic of colon cancer in young people
Rates of colorectal cancer in young people under 50 have been rapidly increasing with researchers believing lifestyle factors, such as diet, could be playing a major role in the spike of cancer cases
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