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অন্যদের তুলনায় নিরামিষাশীদের মাথায় টাক পড়ে দ্রুত, দাবি গবেষণায়

টাক হওয়ার জন্য দায়ী হতে পারে আপনার খাদ্যভ্যাস। একাধিক গবেষণায় দেখা গিয়েছেন, যারা নিরামিষাশী, তাদের মাথায় টাক পড়ে অনেক দ্রুত। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2CaGyvc

Andrew Brunson: Hopes rising as US pastor due to court

Andrew Brunson could soon be free, according to US media, after more than two years' detention. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pPO1Z9

Washington state abolishes death penalty

The north-western US state becomes the 20th to ban capital punishment following a court decision, from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yxlWd4

New model mimics human tumors for accurate testing of cancer drugs

Researchers have genetically engineered a new laboratory model that enables accurate testing of anti-cancer drugs by mimicking the complexity of human cancers. Using this advanced model, researchers will be able to discover the safest and most effective ways to use promising drugs called MCL-1 inhibitors in the clinic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yxftPk

Nice people finish last when it comes to money

Nice people may be at greater risk of bankruptcy and other financial hardships compared with their less agreeable peers, not because they are more cooperative, but because they don't value money as much. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OhMolP

Effective ketamine doses for treatment-resistant depression

A study identifies two subanesthetic dosage levels of the anesthetic drug ketamine that appear to provide significant symptom relief to patients with treatment-resistant depression. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pOcNc9

A novel biosensor to advance diverse high-level production of microbial cell factories

A research group presented a novel biosensor which can produce diverse, high-level microbial cell factories. The biosensor monitors the concentration of products and even intermediates when new strains are being developed. This strategy provides a new platform for manufacturing diverse natural products from renewable resources. The team succeeded in creating four natural products of high-level pharmaceutical importance with this strategy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ITUpYk

PIEZO2, a molecular target for treating clinical pain

The researchers think topical application of PIEZO2 blockers could be beneficial for patients suffering from neuropathic pain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pPgdeY

Opening communication lines between propulsion and airflow poses new questions

On the runway to more fuel-efficient aircraft, one alternative propulsion scheme being explored is an array of electrically powered ducted fans. The fans are distributed across the wing span or integrated into the wing. Researchers have gained new understanding in how the fans and especially their precise placement on the aircraft can affect the cross-conversation between propulsion and the airflow around the wing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CDT1su

Gene variants raise risk of migraines in African-American children

Researchers have discovered common gene variants associated with migraines in African-American children. The research adds to knowledge of genetic influences on childhood migraine and may lead to future precision medicine treatments for African-American children with these intense headaches. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2A5KCeB

Low copper levels linked to fatter fat cells

In studies of mouse cells, researchers have found that low levels of cellular copper appear to make fat cells fatter by altering how cells process their main metabolic fuels, such as fat and sugar. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QKMz5H

Lung cancer deaths are 28 percent lower in California

Early adoption of tobacco control efforts in California lead to fewer people ever smoking, reduced the amount used by those who do smoke and helped smokers quit at a younger age -- when their risk of developing lung cancer is lowest. As a result, lung cancer deaths are 28 percent lower in California compared to the rest of the country and the gap is widening each year by almost a percentage point. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QJZJjp

Estée Lauder seeks to oust skincare brand Deciem's founder

The legal move comes after Brandon Truaxe announced online he would close the company's storefronts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pMImmG

Fyre Festival: Founder Billy McFarland jailed for six years

Founder Billy McFarland admitted fraud after the disastrous event left fans stranded on an island. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RGUjqN

Matthew Shepard to be interred 20 years after brutal murder

The killing of Matthew Shepard, who was beaten and left tied to a fence, led to changes in US law. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NCaySI

Fruit fly protein could be new tool in tackling disease-carrying mosquitoes

An insulin-binding protein in fruit flies could provide new opportunities for tackling disease-carrying mosquitoes, such as malaria and yellow fever. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IRFKfU

Hurricane Michael leaves 'unimaginable destruction'

Recovery workers fan out across the Florida coastline assessing the damage from Hurricane Michael. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RJqZ2L

Aerial footage shows Hurricane Michael destruction

In Mexico Beach, Florida, helicopter cameras capture a trail of devastation left after Hurricane Michael swept through. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EcUOpK

Nerve stimulation in mice suggests new way to reduce delirium after surgery

For adults over age 65, surgical complications can dampen not only their physical health but also their mental sharpness, with more than half of high-risk cases declining into delirium. New research shows a current treatment for seizures can also reverse brain inflammation, such as inflammation after surgery, and the subsequent confusion or cognitive decline that results. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OofU9p

Kanye lavishes praise on Trump

Superman, hydrogen planes and an Oval Office hug - all the best bit from that Kanye-Trump encounter. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CbLtw4

Getting to the root of lavender's secrets

A team of researchers has identified the complete genetic makeup of the lavender plant, Lavandula angustifolia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pQ1Erg

Thalamus wakes the brain during development

A new study suggests the thalamus controls the development of state dependency and continuity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ps0YUc

Widowed bride's final photos with her groom

Jessica and Kendall were due to marry but when he was killed, she didn't cancel their plans. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CaZGcD

Johnnie Basketball Ranked No. 25 in Preseason Poll

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – The Saint John's University basketball team was ranked No. 25 in the D3hoops.com Preseason Top 25 poll released Wednesday, Oct. 11. - D3hoops.com Release from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2EcqlbG

Scientists accidentally reprogram mature mouse GABA neurons into dopaminergic-like neurons

Attempting to make dopamine-producing neurons out of glial cells in mouse brains, a group of researchers instead converted mature inhibitory neurons into dopaminergic cells. Their findings reveal that -- contrary to previous belief -- it is possible to reprogram one mature neuron type into another without first reverting it to a stem-cell-like state. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2IPwclL

Changes in polar jet circulation bring more dust from Sahara Desert to the Arctic

Poleward transport of warm, moist, and dust-laden air masses from the Sahara Desert results in ice melting in southeast Greenland, scientists have found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pPHYE2

Kanye: 'Trump hat made me feel like Superman'

The rapper also banged his fist on the Oval Office's desk and discussed his bipolar diagnosis. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2ydbdp1

US Stock Markets Regain Footing After Plunge

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U.S. stocks indexes headed moderately lower again, after a global sell-off overnight triggered by a plunge in U.S. stocks Wednesday. The decline was led by a selloff among the biggest tech stocks. (Image credit: Richard Drew/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2OisA1v

Judge dismisses one of the charges against Weinstein

Prosecutors say actress Lucia Evans gave a witness a different version of the alleged sex assault. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2IQ5B83

Innovative sensing technique could improve greenhouse gas analysis

An international team of researchers has used an unconventional imaging technique known as ghost imaging to make spectroscopic measurements of a gas molecule. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2C9U8ij

Clues from a Somalian cavefish about modern mammals' dark past

After millions of years living in darkness, a species of blind cavefish has lost an ancient system of DNA repair. That DNA repair system, found in organisms including bacteria, fungi, plants, and most other animals, harnesses energy from visible light to repair DNA damage induced by ultraviolet (UV) light. The findings are intriguing in part because only placental mammals were previously known to lack this system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NyCMOp

Novel topological insulator

For the first time, physicists have built a unique topological insulator in which optical and electronic excitations hybridize and flow together. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pt5Jgh

Light switch: Scientists develop method to control nanoscale manipulation in high-powered microscopes

Researchers from Japan have taken a step toward faster and more advanced electronics by developing a way to better measure and manipulate conductive materials through scanning tunneling microscopy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2y9gxJZ

Business tycoon Frank Stronach suing family over fortune

The Austrian-Canadian founder of Magna International named his daughter and others in the suit. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yeuEO9

Lassa fever vaccine shows promise and reveals new test for immunity

A new Lassa fever and rabies vaccine shows lasting immunity and suggests a new way to test for protection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDMMJg

New techniques can detect lyme disease weeks before current tests

Researchers have developed techniques to detect Lyme disease bacteria weeks sooner than current tests, allowing patients to start treatment earlier. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EgE4hE

Functional salivary gland organoid created

Scientists have, for the first time, succeeded in growing three-dimensional salivary gland tissue that, when implanted into mice, produced saliva like normal glands. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDMIJw

Breast cancer: Omega-3-rich diet may stop tumors from spreading

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids may halt the growth of cancer cells by strengthening the immune system and curbing inflammation. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2RH2a7G

The culprit of superconductivity in cuprates

Researchers have uncovered an underlying mechanism related to the materials dependence in copper-based high-temperature superconductors. The research may open a new avenue for designing materials with high-temperature superconductivity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RBLu1z

Molecular link between body weight, early puberty identified

Becoming overweight at a young age can trigger a molecular chain reaction that leads some girls to experience puberty early, according to new research. Scientists have discovered an enzyme in the brain that behaves differently in fat and thin rats, and leads overweight female rats to have early-onset puberty. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NCpRe2

Payton Summons: Brain dead girl denied further life support

The ventilator for Payton Summons, 9, is to be turned off after a judge refused an extension. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2IOQNqq

Beadnose wins Alaska's Fat Bear Week contest for putting on most weight

A brown bear called Beadnose piles on the pounds to win the annual Alaska Fat Bear title. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EgclNR

Astronauts escape malfunctioning Soyuz rocket

US astronaut Nick Hague and Russian Cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin landed safely, say space officials. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yfGuaE

F-35 jets: US military grounds entire fleet

The F-35 is the largest and most expensive weapons programme of its type in the world. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OmapZ1

Makerspaces give students chance to "shine"

A rural Montana school district has installed high-tech makerspaces in two elementary schools, the middle school and the high - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QIWpFd

Teaching students to switch between formal, informal writing

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Principal uses livestream to engage parents

Disappointed by low attendance at PTA meetings, New Jersey middle-school principal Michael Gaskell started using technology t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QHvsBI

Opinion: Include bus drivers to support students

School bus drivers can be an important part of a district's multitiered system of support to improve student academic achieve - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2A5cwHK

Report: More teachers turn to online resources

Since the introduction of Common Core State Standards, math and English-language arts teachers have increased their use of st - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QOkCKD

Schools can help with SEL skills, report says

Educators should take steps to foster a school culture that supports teen development, according to a consensus report from t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2A5JRCv

Can SEL improve outcomes in Chicago?

Students should have at least a 60% understanding of social and emotional learning concepts to promote personal growth, said  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QLyVj3

How to support students who switch schools

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Experts speak out against online preschools

Some early-childhood education experts are calling for online preschool programs to be eliminated, saying they actually may h - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QOkw5J

Do you agree or disagree that students need an exam to measure reading, writing and numeracy skills for workforce readiness?

Agree 26.50% Strongly agree 25.75% Disagree 19.50% Strongly disagree 18.50% Neutral 9.75% - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2A5JIir

To what extent do you agree or disagree that noneducators should be allowed to be appointed as school superintendents?

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Research starts to link anxiety, learning

Some research suggests that chronic anxiety could be categorized as a learning disorder, Daniel Barron, a resident psychiatri - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2A5JCHB

How Prodigy Helped More Texas Students Succeed

Like educators in schools across the United States, math teachers in the Texas school system are under pressure to help stude - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QLyCop

Social-emotional learning starts with adults

It's no secret that teaching is a high-stress profession.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2A5Jms7

To succeed, planning alone is insufficient. One must improvise as well.

Isaac Asimov, writer and professor from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2QOk9In

Trump says Chinese 'lived too well for too long'

The US president says his tariffs have had "a big impact" on the Chinese economy. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RInVEo

Melania Trump: 'I'm the most bullied person on the world'

In a wide-ranging television interview, the first lady she also says she does not trust some people in the West Wing. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CEeDVC

Mini-Me actor Verne Troyer's death is ruled a suicide

The Los Angeles coroner said the Austin Powers star died from the effects of alcohol. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OlBRWM

US weapons systems can be 'easily hacked'

A government report has found mission critical cyber-flaws in the US's cutting-edge weapon systems. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OhObYa

Your US mid-term elections daily digest

With 26 days to go, healthcare is at the forefront of many minds. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2A4LOz1

Researchers develop 3D printed objects that can track and store how they are used

Engineers have developed 3D printed devices that can track and store their own use -- without using batteries or electronics. Instead, this system uses a method called backscatter, through which a device can share information by reflecting signals that have been transmitted to it with an antenna. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QJYPUl

Hurricane Michael: Record-breaking 'hell' storm mauls US

Michael's rapid intensification was turbo-charged by unusually warm waters in the Gulf of Mexico. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NBgLhE

Man charged over US mid-term elections 'bomb plot'

The suspect wanted to detonate a 200lb (91kg) explosive device in Washington DC, US prosecutors say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EoLOyf