Weighing in at more than four times the sun’s bulk yet emitting no detectable light, an invisible object is almost certainly a black hole, researchers reported Wednesday in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Most strikingly, it sits just 1,000 light years from our solar system, closer than any other known black hole.

Confined at home and with gyms closed, an increasing number of Americans are hopping on their bikes. To encourage those walking or rolling about their neighborhoods to maintain a buffer of space between themselves and other people, cities have increasingly taken the bold action of closing streets to through traffic, in what’s called “slow street” measures. Not only could these changes allow for socially-distanced exercise amid the pandemic, some of these closures may stick around into the future as officials try to curb America’s dependence on automobiles.

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Pamela H. Smith finds scientific inspiration in manuscripts and other artifacts. “So much exploration, experimentation, and innovation happens in craft."

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High-quality tool kits come in a variety of sizes and styles for your home repair needs. Just a hammer and a flathead screwdriver won't cut it.

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The Congolese critter is legendary for its purported ability to withstand an adult man standing on its back, allegedly scurrying away unbothered once it’s released.

Expanding coronavirus testing is one of the most important tasks public health officials are tackling right now. But questions over accuracy of the two main types of tests have rightly caused concern.

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Sunlight travels nearly 94 million miles to reach Earth. Trap some in a box and use it to make s'mores.

Here's the latest news on how the pandemic is affecting the US and the world at large.

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Projections from a new report suggest that if the US fails to take bold action to reduce the mental health toll of COVID-19, an additional 75,000 people could die by suicide, drugs, or alcohol abuse.
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The Aspire MAX 7–11F mechanical thrombectomy system includes large-lumen, flexible, kink-resistant catheters with dilators powered by the Aspire aspirator and/or an electromechanical pump.
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A Danish study of more than 200,000 patients has concluded that individuals with affective disorders who use benzodiazepines and other anxiolytics are not at increased risk of developing dementia.
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Based on its first randomized comparison to standard ICDs, the subcutaneous-lead ICD 'should be considered in all patients who need an ICD who do not have a pacing indication,' researchers said.
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Moderate, daily coffee consumption does not trigger incident heart arrhythmias, according to an analysis of prospectively collected data from nearly 300,000 residents of the United Kingdom.
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With children presenting at intensive care units across France with a Kawasaki-like syndrome following COVID-19 infection, Medscape's France Edition talks to an expert about this rare complication.
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An usually high number of children have presented at ICUs across France with a Kawasaki-like syndrome that appears to be a late manifestation of COVID-19 infection, say experts.
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Patients with B-precursor acute lymphoblastic lymphoma may not benefit from adding rituximab to standard induction chemotherapy, suggests UK trial data that also identified novel genetic risk factors.
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The impressive clinical response to ibrutinib seen in mantle cell lymphoma clinical trials can be achieved in the National Health Service, say UK clinicians, although progression rates remain high.
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In a new study, Italian researchers analyzed how hundreds of people with multiple sclerosis fared following infection with the novel coronavirus.
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Investigators will use the money to pinpoint the optimal amount of exercise needed after joint injury to reduce inflammation, speed healing, and minimize osteoarthritis.
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Although rare, health authorities advise any children presenting with Kawasaki-like symptoms be taken immediately to a specialist in pediatric infectious disease, rheumatology, or critical care.
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A team of Johns Hopkins researchers is investigating a potential secondary, long-term impact of COVID-19 exposure -- greater susceptibility to psychosis.
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Some companies are selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose, or cure coronavirus.
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Many ICUs are very busy dealing with the pandemic these days, and a recent survey shows that clinicians in the ICU are feeling the stress.
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First-generation headsets helped magnify objects for people with impaired vision, but they also prompted motion sickness. A redesign is aimed at fixing this, but problems persist as patients adjust.
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Removed from patient care in March, students at many medical colleges will begin seeing patients again in the next few months.
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THEY didn’t exactly steal a firetruck, but Cleveland fans have made good use of it as part of their celebrations of the Cavaliers’ first NBA title.

EDDIE McGuire has told fellow club chairmen there is more work to be done in the precinct surrounding the club’s opulent Melbourne Park home base before he hands over the presidency.

JASON Day recorded yet another top-10 finish at a major but was left to rue what might have been after his unlikely final round US Open charge was snuffed out in a sand trap.

THERE'S so much wrong about the Eddie McGuire-James-Brayshaw-Danny Frawley pack mentality attack of Caroline Wilson. As was the AFL's insipid response on Monday.

JOHN Tomic rejects claims his son Bernard is Australian tennis’ “Four Million Dollar Man.”

NATHAN Peats finally looks like he settling, and Ryan James is proving the doubters wrong. Here’s what else we took from the Titans’ victory.

IN their bid to become the first touring team in 45 years to win a series 3-0 against the Wallabies, England have called upon Australian league legend Andrew Johns.