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Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions, according to a new study. The finding could help doctors better prevent long-term mortality associated with obstructive sleep apnea. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P9Cq5r

In this first study to examine social media editor roles at medical journals, researchers found that while medical journals are using social media more to extend the reach of new research, the responsibilities and measures of success for these roles aren't well defined or supported. More support is needed to get the information to the public more efficiently. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQ9CKM

New research suggests that higher-level brain functions have a major role in losing weight. In a study among 24 participants at a weight-loss clinic, those who achieved greatest success in terms of weight loss demonstrated more activity in the brain regions of the lateral prefrontal cortex associated with self-control. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CVN1eM

Researchers in Singapore can now explain what gives the mantis shrimp, a marine crustacean that hunts by battering its prey with its club-like appendages, the most powerful punch in the animal kingdom. They show that a saddle-shaped structure in the mantis shrimp's limbs, which acts like a spring to store and then release energy, is composed of two layers made of different materials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oyfeyz

Researchers have published a comprehensive guide towards a quantum internet. It describes six phases, starting with simple networks of qubits that could already enable secure quantum communications -- a phase that could be reality in the near future. The development ends with networks of fully quantum-connected quantum computers. In each phase, new applications become available such as extremely accurate clock synchronization or integrating different telescopes on Earth in one virtual 'supertelescope.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NRfnI7

The amount of time a mouse spends running on the wheel provides an accurate and objective measure of the discomfort induced by research procedures, according to a new study. The finding may improve care and reduce suffering for animal subjects, a key goal of statutory guidelines governing animal welfare in biomedical research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUzns3

In Central America, Chagas disease, or American trypanosomiasis, is spread by the 'kissing bug' Triatoma dimidiata. By collecting DNA from the guts of these bugs, researchers reporting in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases have described patterns in the behavior of the bugs, the strain of parasite, and the communities of microbes that interact with the parasite. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Cuj2JI

Researchers have developed a new method -- 'Pixel Approximate Entropy' -- that measures the complexity of a data visualization and can be used to develop easier to read visualizations. 'In fast-paced settings, it is important to know if the visualization is going to be so complex that the signals may be obscured. The ability to quantify complexity is the first step towards automatically doing something about this.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J8Okae

Scientists have shed light on the evolutionary history of a soil-borne bacteria that is so dangerous to grazing animals it is kept behind lock-and-key to prevent its spread. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OyACUm

Researchers have found that corals living in more productive waters take advantage of the increased food availability. The findings reevaluate scientific understanding of how corals survive and could aid predictions on coral recovery in the face of climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J9s3cy

Neuroscientists are tracking eye movements to understand how practicing tough reasoning tests like the LSAT makes students smarter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ajx3IH

Scientists have designed a vacuum gauge, based on ultracold trapped atoms, is small enough to deploy in commonly used vacuum chambers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pg2ZGs

New researchers set out to determine whether pythons could have adapted to an extreme Florida freeze event in 2010. They generated data for dozens of samples before and after the freeze event. By scanning regions of the Burmese python genome, they identified parts of the genome that changed significantly between the two time periods, providing clear evidence of evolution occurring over a very short time scale in this population. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PHwgXh

A new molecular engineering technique has the potential to double the number of light-sensitive proteins available for studying brain circuits. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CtTDzS

Scientists have cracked a tough nut in multiple sclerosis: where are all the genes? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CV9Gro

Viral vectors used to deliver gene therapies undergo spontaneous changes during manufacturing which affects their structure and function. As gene therapy approaches become more common for treating disease, managing consistency of the molecular makeup of the virus particles that deliver genes is a key concern in manufacturing on a larger scale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CvK9Es

Researchers have shown that astrocytes -- long-overlooked supportive cells in the brain -- help to enable the brain's plasticity, a new role for astrocytes that was not previously known. The findings could point to ways to restore connections that have been lost due to aging or trauma. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUmApx

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi died after fight in consulate, initial results of probe suggest - Saudi state TV from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NRALg6

The US urges Mexico to stop the caravan of thousands of Central American migrants heading for the US. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2ODpIMT

Men on social media open up about how toxic masculinity negatively affects them. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NPIrje

Micro-cameras installed in public bathrooms for surreptitious filming are an everyday concern for women. Police say the number of "illegal filming" crimes sharply increased between 2011 and 2017. (Image credit: Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2RZlq0q

Researchers experienced human raters with digital images of rhesus macaques of different ages and asked them to identify related individuals. They found that although infant rhesus macaque faces are individually distinguishable, only just before they reach puberty can offspring be matched correctly to the faces of their parents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQKYte

The intelligence agencies said the threat of foreign interference persists; DOJ unsealed a criminal case against a Russian accused of being the top accountant for Moscow's disinformation effort. (Image credit: Alexander Nemenov/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2PayxNP

The St Petersburg woman is the first to be charged with interfering in the US mid-terms elections. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2q3OLdb

No. 5 Saint John's (6-0, 5-0 MIAC) hosts St. Olaf (5-1, 3-1 MIAC) for a 1 p.m. game Saturday, Oct. 20, at Clemens Stadium in Collegeville. - Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM, St. Cloud; KOWZ-1170 AM and FM 106.3, Owatonna; WDGY-740 AM, 92.1 FM, 103.7 FM and 107.1 HDZ, Twin Cities) | Live Stats/Live Video | Game Notes | Online Tickets | St. Olaf Football from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2PcMmeG

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. - Concordia College in Moorhead became the latest team in the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference to honor the passing of retired Saint John's University football coach John Gagliardi. from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2S0Bi2N

The FBI believes the girl, who has been missing since Monday, witnessed the murder and is endangered. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yNWosi

Having muscle tightness and pain is a common but bothersome problem for people who exercise or those with underlying conditions. Learn about a variety of natural muscle relaxers in this article. from Body Aches News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2J8Rw5U

Like fingerprints, no 3D printer is exactly the same. That's the takeaway from a new study that describes what's believed to be the first accurate method for tracing a 3D-printed object to the machine it came from. The advancement could help law enforcement and intelligence agencies track the origin of 3D-printed guns, counterfeit products and other goods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8w06D

A team of researchers has developed three-dimensional (3D) human tissue culture models for the central nervous system that mimic structural and functional features of the brain and demonstrate neural activity sustained over a period of many months. With the ability to populate a 3D matrix of silk protein and collagen with cells from patients with Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions, the tissue models allow for the exploration of cell interactions, disease and response to treatment from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J6Allr

How to create nanocages, i.e., robust and stable objects with regular voids and tunable properties? Short segments of DNA molecules are perfect candidates for the controllable design of novel complex structures. Physicists investigated methodologies to synthesize DNA-based dendrimers in the lab and to predict their behavior using detailed computer simulations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OzOw8r

A new study could help us understand how our planet was formed. Scientists report that their research shows that Earth's inner core is solid -- a finding made possible by a new method for detecting shear waves, or 'J waves' in the inner core. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2J92RTt

Personal electronic devices are a growing source of the world's electronic waste. Many of these products use nanomaterials, but little is known about how nanoparticles interact with the environment. Now chemists have discovered that when certain coated nanoparticles interact with living organisms it results in new properties that cause the nanoparticles to become sticky. Nanoparticles with 5-nanometer diameters form long kelp-like structures that are microns in size. The impact on cells is not known. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pf790W

Researchers have discovered a potentially new approach to deliver therapeutics more effectively to the brain. The research could have implications for the treatment of a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, and brain cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PJgonk

Scientists have developed a method to measure magnetic properties of superconducting and magnetic materials that exhibit unusual quantum behavior at very low temperatures in high magnetic fields. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2q0CaHP

The embryonic stem cells that form facial features, called neural crest cells, use an unexpected mechanism of moving from the back of the head to the front to populate the face, finds a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2q2LNpw

Saint John's soccer travels to face Hamline for a 3:30 p.m. game this Saturday, Oct. 20, in St. Paul. – Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2PI8Q4h

A city in Georgia launches a fundraising campaign to restore the monument damaged by Hurricane Michael. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NUMlra

Researchers have developed a new method to convert inexpensive polycrystalline metal foils to single crystals with superior properties. It is expected that these materials will find many uses in science and technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NQcMhs

The Arizona man fell down an abandoned mineshaft and went for two days without food or water. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P8xv4J

Schools should ensure equal access for English-language learners to science, technology, engineering and math instruction, ac - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NK0qYh

Lawmakers and education officials in Maine are rolling back an ambitious program to move its educational system from grades t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2q8zrMN

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Massachusetts is using several state-funded programs to make sure that every preschool and early-childhood educator earns a b - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2q2cM4q

Educators can make their student assessments more rigorous by first evaluating the rigor of current assessments and then adju - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NNVp0J

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Before introducing a one-to-one device program in the classroom, school districts should carefully consider the budget they h - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NOXLg0

Despite a Missouri state law mandating that the government reimburse up to 75% of school transportation costs, the state legi - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2q0fF5P

Four states -- Georgia, Kansas, South Carolina and Hawaii -- have indicated their interest in being part of an innovative ass - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NMSJ3n

To bridge the gap between the "digital participation divide," schools need to use a systems-level approach to teach educators - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2q2JWRC

In the same way we measure progress in academics, we should not be afraid to assess children' social and emotional skills, sa - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2NPhYlV

Jessica Sprick and Randy Sprick share details about the shocking prevalence of chronic absence in U.S.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2q0Gkzq

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For the first time in years, Delta County in western Colorado is experiencing population growth, one indicator that rural Americans are increasingly feeling optimistic about their economic future. (Image credit: Meredith Rizzo/NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2EB23bl

Why we're seeing the return of the veteran-politician this year, in our latest mid-terms round-up. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2q0GpmV

"He's my guy," says the US president as he jokes about Greg Gianforte's assault on a reporter last year. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2NOStRn

The NFL refuses to comment on reports that US singer Rihanna declined an invitation to headline the Super Bowl half-time show in support of Colin Kaepernick. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yn76Xy

Turkish officials believe the Saudi journalist's body may have been disposed of outside Istanbul. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RXRgup

Elation is mixed with disappointment, as retailers quickly sell out and turn away customers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2S1PPvg

Inmates pretending to be underage girls demanded cash from US troops, army investigators say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2R2frH3

Prosecutors have reportedly requested documents from secret church archives and confidential files. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2pXeuE6

Oregon zoo posted images taken during routine health checks. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2S2BvCL

Families from Mexico Beach are returning to homes destroyed by Hurricane Michael - or nothing at all. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QX7Rx6

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's head hockey coach Doug Schueller announced his captains for the 2018-19 season on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Junior defenseman Cole Souto (Yorba Linda, Calif.) will serve as the team captain, while senior forwards Joe Chitwood (Carmel, Ind.), Matt Colford (Champlin, Minn.) and Evan Okeley (Carmel, Ind.) will serve as his assistants. from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2CSR8rI

Quantum computers promise to revolutionize the future of computing. Scientists have now demonstrated for the first time that quantum computers do indeed offer advantages over conventional computers. They developed a quantum circuit that can solve a problem that is unsolvable using any equivalent classical circuit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QXttte