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Steve Penny had been indicted for evidence tampering in the Larry Nassar sexual abuse investigation. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EqGUkg

আধুনিক চিকিৎসা বিজ্ঞান অনুযায়ী, প্রায় ২০০ রোগের প্রাথমিক লক্ষণ প্রকাশ পায় মুখগহ্বরের ঘা-এর মাধ্যমে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2CQW68q

মুখের ত্বকের অতিরিক্ত লোম আমাদের সৌন্দর্যে অন্তরায় হয়ে দাঁড়ায়। বিশেষ করে মহিলাদের ক্ষেত্রে তো অবশ্যই এটি একটি সমস্যা। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2RXLh96

নবমীর সকাল থেকেই মণ্ডপে মণ্ডপে মানুষের ঢল। সাতসকালেই যত বেশি সম্ভব মণ্ডপে ঢুঁ মেরে নিতে চাইছেন সকলেই। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Ew2Ydj

এদিন ঘিয়ে শাড়ির সঙ্গে এম্ব্রয়েডরি করা সিল্কের ব্লাউজ পরেছিলেন সুস্মিতা। উঁচু করে খোঁপা করেই নাচতে নেমে পড়েন তিনি। হাতে অবশ্যই ছিল ধুনুচি।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2J6szIo

মঙ্গলবার এই প্রিয়া রামানির বিরুদ্ধেই মানহানির অভিযোগ দায়ের করেছিলেন এমজে আকবর। মামলা লড়ার জন্য নিয়োগ করেছিলেন ৯৭ জন আইনজীবীকে।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2pUOE3L

পুজোর আনন্দকে তারিয়ে উপভোগ করতে তাই সময় যত গড়াচ্ছে, অষ্টমীর ভিড় তত বাড়ছে।   from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2P6rbuB

জানা গিয়েছে, ২ ডিসেম্বর নিকের সঙ্গে বিবাহবন্ধনে আবদ্ধ হতে চলেছে প্রিয়াঙ্কা। জোধপুরের বিলাসবহুল উমেইদ ভবনে হবে বিবাহঅনুষ্ঠান। ৩০ নভেম্বর থেকে শুরু হবে বিয়ের উত্সব। তিন দিন ধরে চলবে তা।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2P7nFQE

এবছর কামারপুকুর মঠ ও মিশনে কুমারী হয়েছিল আদ্রিজা ঘোষাল। আদ্রিজার বয়স ৫ বছর। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Afcb5r

শোনা যাচ্ছে মেহুল চোকসি অ্যান্টিগার চলে গিয়েছেন। পাশাপাশি নীরব মোদী রয়েছেন ব্রিটেনে from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2pWCLdu

সব অভিযোগই অস্বীকার করেছিলেন তিনি। আকবর পাল্টা অভিযোগ করেন, লোকসভা নির্বাচনের আগে ষড়যন্ত্র করে তাঁকে ফাঁসানো হচ্ছে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2OyLfqg

হাটখোলা দত্তবাড়ির পুজো শুরু করেছিলেন জগরাম দত্ত। তাঁর হাত ধরেই ১৭৯৪ সাল থেকে শুরু হয় পুজো। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2yIvWk0

অষ্টমীর সকালে মুম্বইয়ের উত্তর শহরতলির খারে একটি দুর্গা মণ্ডপে যান অমিতাভ ও জয়া। সেখানে মাটিতে বসে পুজো দেখেন তাঁরা। অমিতাভ জয়ার উপস্থিতি ঘিরে মণ্ডপে ছিল কড়া নিরাপত্তা।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2PA32ty

ফোরামের ওই তালিকায় শীর্ষে থাকা ৫ দেশের মধ্যে মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের পরই রয়েছে সিঙ্গাপুর, জার্মানি, স্যুইতজারল্যান্ড ও জাপান from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2AeOF8M

সবরকাঁথা জেলায় এক শিশুর ধর্ষণের ঘটনাকে কেন্দ্র করে রাজ্যে বিহারের মানুষজনদের ওপরে হামলা শুরু হয় from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Aek9vE

ঘটনাস্থলে রয়েছেন ঢাকা রেঞ্জের ডিআইজি আবদুল্লা আল মামুন-সহ উচ্চপদস্থ কর্তারা। যোগ দিয়েছে বম স্কোয়াডের আধিকারিক এবং দমকলের কর্মীরা from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2PDN6q6

এই নিজে আর্জেন্তিনার বিরুদ্ধে গত ৫টি ম্যাচে ৩টিতে জয় পেল ব্রাজিল। ১টি ম্যাচ জিতেছে আর্জেন্তিনা। একটি ড্র। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2yIRUDo

পঞ্জাবে মোট ৯০০০ কাশ্মীরি ছাত্র পড়াশুনা করেন। পঞ্জাব পুলিসের দাবি, জলন্ধরে বেশ কিছু কাশ্মীরি ছাত্রের বিরুদ্ধে দেশ বিরোধী কাজে যুক্ত থাকার অভিযোগ মিলেছে। এর পরই শংসাপত্র পেশের বিধি চালু করেছে পঞ্জাব সরকার।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2ylfVRI

রীতি মেনে সন্ধিপুজোতে ১০৮টি প্রদীপ জ্বালিয়ে দুর্গা আরতি করা হয়। পুজোয় লাগে ১০৮টা পদ্ম। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2PKYWi0

মহাষ্টমীর সকাল থেকেই মল্লিক বাড়ির পুজোতে হাত লাগিয়েছেন কোয়েল। সকালের কল্যাণী পুজো থেকেই তিনি ছিলেন। পুষ্পাঞ্জলির পর কুমারী পুজোতেও ছিলেন কোয়েল। তাঁর সঙ্গে ছিলেন স্বামী নিসপাল সিং রানেও।  from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2QUQXzd

ফতেহ কদল এলাকায় কট্টর জঙ্গিদের গা ঢাকা দেওয়ার খবর জানায় গোয়েন্দা। জঙ্গি গোষ্ঠী লস্কর-ই-তইবার এক বড় মাথাও রয়েছে বলে খবর আসে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2pXT2yM

কংগ্রেস-এ যোগ দিলেন হাসিন জাহাঁ। সেটাও মুম্বইতে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Esh5jy

Allowing sunlight in through windows can kill bacteria that live in dust. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RZL70G

Comprehensive genetic testing of tumors and non-cancerous tissue from pediatric cancer patients is a feasible and clinically useful approach that can guide patient care, according to new findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ErcX3e

Ancient populations in the Andes of Peru adapted to their high-altitude environment and the introduction of agriculture in ways distinct from other global populations that faced similar circumstances. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OxhDtd

Cardboard baby boxes are being promoted for infant sleep as a safe alternative to more traditional cots, bassinets, or Moses baskets, without any evidence in place, warn experts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RUsxqW

By combining data on individuals' lifetime sun exposure and their genetics, researchers can generate improved predictions of their risk of skin cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EsNx5t

Cannabis-users celebrated across Canada on the first day of marijuana legalisation in the country. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2J7idbe

An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame and destroy tissues, leading to the type of bone loss associated with a severe form of gum disease, according to a new study in mice and humans. The findings could have implications for new treatment approaches for the condition. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EqVb00

Scientists have revealed the intricate process that bone cells use to repair themselves after mechanical injury. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Co834p

The US Treasury held back from blaming Beijing for holding down the value of China's currency. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CQZlgi

The FBI and Wisconsin police are looking for 13-year-old Jayme Closs, whose parents were shot dead. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yph9v8

In a lawsuit, eBay says the retail giant used its internal message system to recruit sellers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CpBW4j

Scientists have now identified a key mechanism, which they call the 'ice-ocean governor,' that controls how fast the Beaufort Gyre spins and how much fresh water it stores. Researchers report that the Arctic's ice cover essentially sets a speed limit on the gyre's spin. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Evb8Tc

The first detailed analysis of air pollution trends in China reveals a 20 per cent drop in concentrations of particulate pollution over the last three years (2015-2017). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RWStlJ

We live in an age of long-range information. Research is turning towards the use of lasers which have several advantages. However, this new technology faces a major problem: clouds. Due to their density, clouds stop the laser beams and scramble the transfer of information. Researchers have now devised an ultra-hot laser that creates a temporary hole in the cloud, which lets the laser beam containing the information pass through. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EqXG2B

A new collaborative study has investigated Arctic shrub-snow interactions to obtain a better understanding of the far north's tundra and vast permafrost system. Incorporating extensive in situ observations, scientists tested their theories with a novel 3D computer model and confirmed that shrubs can lead to significant degradation of the permafrost layer that has remained frozen for tens of thousands of years. These interactions are driving increases in discharges of fresh water into rivers, lakes and oceans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Aft5AZ

In the largest genetic sequencing study of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to date, researchers have identified 102 genes associated with ASD, and report significant progress toward teasing apart the genes associated with ASD from those associated with intellectual disability and developmental delay, conditions between which there is often overlap. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PFq2Y7

A simple test taken within a week of a stroke may help predict how well people will have recovered up to three years later. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ouby0t

In a recent study, researchers wanted to know how replacing coal-fired powerplants in China and India with clean, renewable energy could benefit human health and save lives in the future. The researchers found that eliminating harmful emissions from powerplants could save an estimated annual 15 million years of life in China and 11 million years of life in India. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J2qQnn

A drug first identified 150 years ago and used as a smooth-muscle relaxant might make tumors more sensitive to radiation therapy. Researchers found that the drug papaverine inhibits the respiration of mitochondria, the oxygen-consuming and energy-making components of cells, and sensitizes model tumors to radiation. They found that the drug does not affect the radiation sensitivity of well-oxygenated normal tissues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyBYyn

A new study finds that over the past four decades, tornado frequency has increased over a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast and decreased in portions of the central and southern Great Plains, a region traditionally associated with Tornado Alley. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EvioON

Turkish officials say it shows the Saudi journalist was killed inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CS9BVJ

In one of the unhealthiest states, the US healthcare crisis is affecting thousands of lives every day. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PcJM8B

Here are the game notes for No. 5 Saint John's football's home game vs. St. Olaf this Saturday, Oct. 20, in Collegeville. - Game Notes from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2RQbyWR

The White House says the 144 year old arrangement gives Chinese firms an 'unfair' advantage. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pWe6pp

Researchers have proposed a conceptual framework for examining the relationship between exercise and adaptive neuroplasticity in the population with multiple sclerosis (MS). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5gxEx

Scientists who performed the largest-ever genetic study of a puzzling type of adult-onset diabetes have uncovered new connections to the two major types of diabetes, offering intriguing insights into more accurate diagnosis and better treatment. Latent automimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) is a relatively common disorder that shares features of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PM8rgU

Researchers have conducted the first complete assessment of the Pando aspen clone and the results show continuing deterioration of this 'forest of one tree.' While a portion of the famed grove is recovery nicely as a result of previous restoration, the majority of Pando (Latin for 'I Spread') is diminishing by attrition. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J3QAQf

In an extensive and rigorous study of animal life on the Central Arctic Ocean floor, researchers have shown that water depth and food availability influence the species composition, density, and biomass of benthic communities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PERjKa

Researchers found that people who underwent a virtual reality experience, called 'Becoming Homeless,' were more empathetic toward the homeless and more likely to sign a petition in support of affordable housing than other study participants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P49Dz7

Like people, blue crabs aren't all the same sizes and shapes. Now scientists have discovered substantial differences in the body structures of larval crab siblings and among larvae from different mothers. And that can mean the difference between an early death and survival into adulthood for this important commercial and recreational species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQKfr1

Puppeteer Caroll Spinney is flying the nest after a 50-year long career as Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2J3ECpI

A new study demonstrates that stem cell proliferation is directly controlled by the autonomic nervous system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yHYha1

New research reveals an unexpected benefit of large-scale offshore wind farms: the ability to lessen precipitation from hurricanes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CRXzvx

Data on the molecular makeup and drug sensitivity of hundreds of patient samples could accelerate progress against the aggressive blood cancer acute myeloid leukemia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yLgsf1

Near-atomic resolution model of viral protein complex brings clearer understanding of the viral mechanics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ynk5IF

A study of dandelion seeds in motion has revealed a form of flight not seen before, and explains why the plant is among nature's best fliers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CoTGNt

A new study suggests that many theorized heavy particles, if they exist at all, do not have the properties needed to explain the predominance of matter over antimatter in the universe. If confirmed, the findings would force significant revisions to several prominent theories posed as alternatives to the Standard Model of particle physics, which was developed in the early 1970s. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CPLAhY

The architecture of each person's brain is unique, and differences may influence how quickly people can complete various cognitive tasks. But how neuroanatomy impacts performance is largely an open question. To learn more, scientists are developing a new tool -- computational models of the brain -- to simulate how the structure of the brain may impact brain activity and, ultimately, human behavior. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CP6qOo

Human and avian youngsters learn behaviors by imitating adults. But learners are selective in who they copy, and scientists don't understand how they choose the right teacher. Young male zebra finches must learn to copy the song of an adult male to mate, but juveniles won't imitate songs played through a loudspeaker or sung by other species of birds. New findings show how the juvenile birds identify the right teacher. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CmbN6G

New research finds that more bacterioplankton utilize vitamin B1 or B1 precursors from their environment than synthesize their own. The researchers also found that B1 availability can directly limit bacterioplankton growth, which could have larger impacts on aquatic microbial food webs, as well as energy and nutrient exchange. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EthpyG

Parents often go to great lengths to ensure that their children attend top schools, surrounded by high-achieving peers who often come from advantaged backgrounds. But data collected from individuals over a span of 50 years suggests that these aspects of selective schools aren't uniformly beneficial to students' educational and professional outcomes in the following decades. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2COvdC5

The link between alcohol and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is unclear. While smoking is the biggest cause and risk factor for COPD, alcohol may also play a role. Whether a person with COPD can drink alcohol safely may depend on factors such as the severity of symptoms. Learn more here. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2PEQH7o via

A new study shows that infants that are breastfed for at least six months have less antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their gut compared with babies breastfed for a shorter time. On the other hand, antibiotic use by mothers increases the number of antibiotic-resistant bacteria in infants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QUUttq

The number of deaths blamed on Hurricane Michael continues to increase, with others still missing. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2J2geVv

Researchers have developed a new device that can be used to visualize how sound-induced vibrations travel through the ear. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PIiJit

The minority leaders of a number of key House committees argue that the White House shouldn't lump together dissimilar foreign threats to U.S. elections, citing a Homeland Security briefing. (Image credit: Carolyn Kaster/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2J0LPH3

There just aren't enough kidney transplants available for the millions of people with renal failure. Aside from a transplant, the only alternative for patients is to undergo regular dialysis sessions to clear harmful cellular waste from their bodies. Now, scientists report a new urea sorbent that could accelerate progress toward the development of a lightweight, wearable artificial kidney with the potential to make dialysis more convenient, comfortable and effective. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PLPgDW

What happens to those who behave unselfishly and make sacrifices for the sake of others? According to an interdisciplinary study, unselfish people tend both to have more children and to receive higher salaries, in comparison to more selfish people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pZw6zq

A group of investigators is proposing that targeting immune checkpoints -- molecules that regulate the activity of the immune system -- in immune cells called microglia could reduce the inflammatory aspects of important neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and ALS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQLnw4

Astrophysicist now have a way of finally telling whether newly forming planets are migrating within the disc of dust and gas that typically surrounds stars or whether they are simply staying put in the same orbit around the star. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RVuVOb

The inside story of how America’s enemies launched a cyber war against us — and how we’ve learned to fight back. (Image credit: Lisa Forster/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2J4yqOi

The science is there. But some people aren't. (Image credit: Aishath Adam/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2OxVriH

Astronomers have discovered a titanic structure in the early universe, just two billion years after the Big Bang. This galaxy proto-supercluster, nicknamed Hyperion, is the largest and most massive structure yet found at such a remote time and distance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CnhtgA

Electric vehicles and most electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptop computers, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Until now, manufacturers have had to design their devices around the size and shape of commercially available batteries. But researchers have developed a new method to 3D print lithium-ion batteries in virtually any shape. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pVZ1nN

Moss, one of the world's oldest plants, is surprisingly in tune with the atmosphere around it. Now scientists report that they have found a simple and inexpensive way to detect air pollutants, specifically sulfur dioxide, in real time based on subtle changes in moss leaves. The discovery could rapidly alert authorities to potentially dangerous alterations in air quality using a sustainable, natural plant sensor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NMjNjt

In the Mediterranean region, there are numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites in low-lying coastal areas. In the course of the 21st century, these sites will increasingly be at risk by storm surges and increasing coastal erosion due to sea-level rise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pVYZwb

With scarce nutrients and weak gravity, growing potatoes on the Moon or on other planets seems unimaginable. But the plant hormone strigolactone could make it possible, plant biologists have shown. The hormone supports the symbiosis between fungi and plant roots, thus encouraging plants' growth -- even under the challenging conditions found in space. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NMqe61

Countries around the world can retain distinct cultures despite migration, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pVVBBt

Researchers have sped up the movement of electrons in organic semiconductor films by two to three orders of magnitude. The speedier electronics could lead to improved solar power and transistor use across the world, according to the scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pZ4yds

Passengers on board were handed wet towels as the smoke-filled aircraft was forced to turn around. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2J0B6fL

Children and teens with one or more developmental disabilities were two times more likely to be chronically absent, compared  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2P5ZF0n

Indianapolis students are preparing for future careers through the school district's academy program, which includes a health - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PzdQbc

While some school principals report that their jobs can feel overwhelming, experts say there are some strategies to help scho - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2P6sTMx

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School districts are experimenting with various ways to provide broadband access for students who lack service at home, a pro - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2P6sPwh

A 50-cent tax on tobacco products in California once generated about $550 million in the state -- which helped fund some educ - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PAI2ml

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There were 13 million jobs available to high-school graduates in 2016 -- a decrease from the 15 million jobs available in 19 - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PEo22g

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The universe's deep past is beyond the reach of even the mighty Hubble Space Telescope. But a new review explains how creation of the first stars and galaxies is nevertheless being mapped in detail, with the aid of computer simulations and theoretical models -- and how a new generation of supercomputers and software is being built that will fill in the gaps. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RXb7ds

Researchers synthesized a fluorinated electron-acceptor for use in organic semiconductors. The high electronegativity of the fluorine substituents enhanced the electron-accepting properties of the widely used electron-acceptor. The power conversion efficiency of a thin film solar cell based on the fluorinated product was shown to be significantly higher than that of a cell containing an unmodified analogue. The synthesized material could be applied in thin film organic solar cell devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EsfZUW

One question that scientists and fitness experts alike would love to answer is whether exercise or nutrition has a bigger positive impact on bone strength. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yIyqyE

Ground penetrating radar measures the amount of moisture in soil quickly and easily. Researchers' calculations from the data informs agricultural water use and climate models. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2pWuINZ

Studies of human populations and animal models suggest that a father's experiences such as diet or environmental stress can influence the health and development of his descendants. How these effects are transmitted across generations, however, remains mysterious. A new study in the roundworm C. elegans documents the transmission via sperm of epigenetic marks that are both necessary and sufficient to guide proper development of germ cells in the offspring. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CMrqW9

By studying a chemical produced predominately in the liver, hypertension researchers have found a novel approach to lower blood pressure, even without reducing sodium intake or increasing exercise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ClAJv8

Participation in organized sport during childhood and adolescence is associated with bone mass at 20 years of age. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ClSni9

Researchers have found that the swell of infestations of winter ticks -- which attach themselves to moose during the fall and feed throughout the winter -- is the primary cause of an unprecedented 70 percent death rate of calves over a three-year period. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NLSg1A

A student handed the sugar cookies to unaware students at her California high school. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P9b3Zc

Roseanne Barr calls the reason behind her non-appearance in spin-off show The Conners "morbid". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NJVcf5

With 20 days to go, we look at a bitter debate and what one tiny donation means. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yoaLnU