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Jul302018 by adminNo Comments

Dolphins used in minesweeping operations during RIMPAC exercise

July 30 (UPI) -- Bottlenose dolphins in the U.S. Navy's Marine Mammal Systems Program recently participated in mine clearance training during the Rim of the Pacific exercise. The dolphins, known as Mark 7 Marine Mammal Systems, are part of the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal program based out of Naval Base Loma, Calif. Technicians directed the dolphins to detect and mark simulated mines as part of RIMPAC SOCAL, according to the Navy. The dolphins were transported in padded mats by small boat and were slid into the water. When deployed near a mine, they would typically discover it within 30 seconds, Navy officials said. After signaling to their handler that they found a mine, and then being sent back down to confirm, they are given a marker to place near the mine. After divers confirm the dolphin'...

Jul62018 by adminNo Comments

Where investors should hide out during a trade war

Finance

Those seeking protection against an intensifying trade war between the United States and its economic allies should buy shares of domestic, consumer-facing companies, according to investors. Utilities — classic defensive plays with domestic-only markets — could also benefit if this is a prolonged conflict, some said. Others are sticking with the hot small cap trade in the face of this escalating conflict. With both Beijing and Washington slapping each other with $ 34 billion in new tariffs Friday, some market strategists voiced concern a ...

Jun122018 by adminNo Comments

Machine learning can predict low blood pressure during surgery

Health

June 11 (UPI) -- A new algorithm can predict potentially dangerous low blood pressure during surgery. Researchers have developed machine learning than can identify hypotension as much as 15 minutes before it occurs, and are correct about 84 percent of the time. The findings were published Monday in the journal Anesthesiology. "Physicians haven't had a way to predict hypotension during surgery, so they have to be reactive, and treat it immediately without any prior warning," Dr. Maxime Cannesson, a professor of anesthesiology at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, said in a press release. "Being able to predict hypotension would allow physicians to be proactive instead of reactive." Canesson said the tool can save lives -- even with a warning only 10 to 15 minutes ahead of time. "By findi...

Jun42018 by adminNo Comments

Doctors: Liverpool's Karius sustained concussion during Champions League final

Sports

June 4 (UPI) -- Doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed Monday that Liverpool goalie Loris Karius sustained a concussion during the Champions League final against Real Madrid. Madrid beat Liverpool 3-1 in the finale on May 26 at NSC Olimpiyskiy in Kiev, Ukraine. Karius held Madrid scoreless in the first half, before allowing a goal to Karim Benzema in the 51st minute after a horrible error. Sadio Mane scored for Liverpool four minutes later, but Karius allowed two scores to Gareth Bale down the stretch. Dr. Ross Zafonte and Leonor Herget, PT, DPT, released a statement on the goalkeeper. "We have received numerous calls today regarding the health status of Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius," the statement said. "With Mr. Karius's permission, we are providing information about ...

May132018 by adminNo Comments

Stage invader grabs mic during UK Eurovision performance

Entertainment

The UK's Eurovision contender SuRie was interrupted by a stage invader during her performance at the grand final in Lisbon. The man, dressed in a black and red bandana, reportedly shouted about "Nazis of the UK media" as the singer performed her track Storm.The intruder was dragged off stage by security after shouting "we demand freedom" and the singer clapped along until she was given a new microphone.It came before the winner of this year's song contest was announced as Netta Barzilai for Israel with her song Toy. 0:10 ...