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The billionaire financier was targeted in a US mail-bombing campaign. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OX37Ln

Two outback radio telescopes synchronized to observe the same point of sky have discovered more about one of the Universe's most mysterious events. The telescopes were searching the sky for fast radio bursts, which are exceptionally bright flashes of energy coming from deep space. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PqX4yg

Georgia’s battle for the governor’s mansion reflects changing US demographics - and the women behind it. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yEAQ2i

Two vastly different NASA spacecraft are about to run out of fuel. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2CODPbe

NASA's new eight-episode series 'On a Mission' follows the InSight spacecraft on its journey to Mars and details the extraordinary challenges of landing on the Red Planet. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2qiE4DN

The supersonic parachute that will handle the heaviest payload yet to the Red Planet - Mars 2020 rover - passes its final sounding rocket test with flying colors. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2CQ7C3l

Every Halloween, JPLers take a brief break from building robots that explore the solar system and carve pumpkins that explore the outer reaches of creativity. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2qgdoU7

A briefing on NASA's upcoming InSight Mars landing will air on Wed. Oct. 31 at 1:30 p.m. EDT (10:30 a.m. PDT) on NASA TV, the agency's website and NASA InSight Facebook page. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2CPe4rd

The lander's unique science can teach us how planets are born. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2qgqnW7

The Cat's Paw Nebula, imaged here by NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope, is named for the large bubbles that create the impression of a feline footprint. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2COOp1H

The JunoCam imager aboard NASA's Juno mission has resolved smaller distances between crests of atmospheric waves at Jupiter than ever seen before. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2qhx7Tu

The ocean floor as we know it is dissolving rapidly as a result of human activity. The seabed plays a crucial role in controlling the degree of ocean acidification by neutralizing the acidity of the water. But due to human activities, the level of CO2 in the water is so high, and the water so acidic, that the calcite on the ocean floor is simply being dissolved. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AzCyDj

New research has revealed that some soil bacteria are primed ready to consume the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide when they experience life without oxygen in the environment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ETgkjP

New research finds that robotic arm rehabilitation in chronic stroke patients with aphasia, the loss of ability to understand or express speech, may promote speech and language function recovery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yErL9F

As Halloween revelers prepare to feast on chocolate, a new study from an international team of researchers is pushing back the origins of the delicious sweet treat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PvDfFZ

With a growing world population and climate challenges that are causing agricultural areas to shrink, many are wondering where sustainable food will come from in the future. A professor of gastrophysics and a chef offer a suggestion in a new research article: The cephalopod population (including squid, octopus and cuttlefish) in the oceans is growing and growing -- let's get better at cooking them so that many more people will want to eat them! from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CMI0nU

A new study suggests that early hominin dispersals beyond Africa did not involve adaptations to environmental extremes, such as to arid and harsh deserts. The discovery of stone tools and cut-marks on fossil animal remains at the site of Ti's al Ghadah provides evidence for hominins in Saudi Arabia at least 100,000 years earlier than previously known. Stable isotope analysis indicates a dominance of grassland vegetation at the site, similar to other early hominin environments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQ5995

The president has called the migrant caravan approaching the US an "invasion". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Sv8jEl

For decades researchers have known that a bacterial disease in elk, bison and cattle in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem causes periodic abortions in these animals and chronic illness in humans drinking infected cow's milk. The disease, called brucellosis, poses a financial concern for dairy producers and cattle ranchers, but its effects on the wild elk population have generally been considered minor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AymaTA

As the Arctic warms, it's predicted to get wetter. But why? A new study looks to history for answers, examining what happened in the region during a period of warming some 8,000 years ago. The research finds evidence that in this ancient time, western Greenland became more humid, a trend often linked to increased precipitation. The study further shows that two different climactic processes may have contributed to this elevated humidity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXhu2d

Blue asteroids are rare, and blue comets are almost unheard of. An international team investigated (3200) Phaethon, a bizarre asteroid that sometimes behaves like a comet, and found it even more enigmatic than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PpUqsF

Researchers have developed a more effective technique in the search for clues about dark matter in the universe. They can now analyze much larger amounts of the data generated at CERN. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ps49hP

Researchers have cracked the chemical mechanism that will enable development of a new and more efficient photo-chemical process to produce hydrogen fuel from water, according to a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RluSKs

Researchers increased the production of lentiviral vectors by host cells by co-expressing the proteins SPSB1 or Tax. Mechanistically, this was shown to have a range of effects, including increased activity of the HIV-1 and cytomegalovirus promoters, the latter being used for many lentiviral constructs. This approach enables greater ability to generate sufficiently large quantities of viruses for use as vectors for transferring genes into a variety of cells, which has to date been expensive and laborious. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pvy9JR

Up to 13 percent of US beekeepers are in danger of losing their colonies due to pesticides sprayed to contain the Zika virus, new research suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RluR9m

Data collected by volunteers to assess the country's changing bumblebee populations have been analyzed in a new way for the first time -- and show mixed results about their decline, with cause for concern for two species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PryBJ7

Researchers have uncovered new insights into how the normal controls on cell growth are lost in cancer cells, leading to rapid tumor expansion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RluQ5i

Jermaine Allan Mann was allegedly abducted by his father as a toddler and was found living in the US. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Jo4vAI

Astronomers have witnessed, in the finest detail ever, the slow death of a neighboring dwarf galaxy, which is gradually losing its power to form stars. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CLCpxY

The White House says it is "outrageous" to suggest Mr Trump was responsible for a synagogue attack. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2COZe3V

Rabbi Doris Dyen recounts the horror of arriving at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, just moments after the shooting started. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SsIzbV

A smartphone with a pioneering 3D display fails to convince technology experts of its merits. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P10s3l

The blinking lights and exciting jingles in casinos may encourage risky decision-making and potentially promote problem gambling behavior, suggests new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OYOvv9

An emotional Sarah Sanders says the president will visit Pittsburgh, scene of the synagogue shooting. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PruHQt

Apu has become controversial recently, with some people arguing that he is an Indian stereotype. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EQsA4v

The long-delayed London Fields makes a woeful $160,000 (£125,000) in its first weekend in US cinemas. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CPwHLQ

The dual US-Saudi citizen was seized by Kurdish forces in Syria in 2017 and then transferred to Iraq. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yNl5Gn

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. - Saint John's University stayed at No. 4 in the latest D3football.com poll released Sunday, Oct. 28 and stayed at No. 5 in the American Football Coaches' Association (AFCA) poll posted Monday, Oct. 29. - D3football.com Poll | AFCA Poll from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2OTbQOG

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – Saint John's University junior cornerback Chris Harris (Lake Elsinore, Calif./Elsinore) was named the MIAC Football Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, Oct. 29. - MIAC Release from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2COn9QV

A research team decided to explore whether exercise could reduce the risk of falling among community-dwelling people with Alzheimer's Disease who also had neuropsychiatric symptoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PuzLUf

Results from two studies show that a new, non-invasive imaging device can see signs of Alzheimer's disease in a matter of seconds. The researchers show that the small blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye are altered in patients with Alzheimer's. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Db6lor

Researchers determine that particle-forming sulfur dioxide is the most damaging pollutant from Texas' coal-fired power plants that lack equipment to scrub emissions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oa8FwY

Climate scientists have not been properly accounting for what plants do at night, and that, it turns out, is a mistake. A new study has found that plant nutrient uptake in the absence of photosynthesis affects greenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RoyDyQ

The hip-hop artist, 34, was killed in his native New Orleans in the early hours of Monday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Oeg2Do

Researchers have developed an artificial photosynthesis device called a ''hybrid photoelectrochemical and voltaic (HPEV) cell'' that turns sunlight and water into two types of energy - hydrogen fuel and electricity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AyZdiV

A new strategy to enhance the activity of proteasome inhibitors (PIs), which are standard-of-care agents in the treatment of multiple myeloma (MM), was recently reported. The study introduces a new drug candidate that overcomes PI resistance in cultured cells and extends survival in mouse models of MM. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z7xwvG

Raven's Advanced Progressive Matrices is a widely used standardized test to measure reasoning ability. One drawback, however, is that the test takes 40 to 60 minutes to complete. Another is that the test kit and answer sheets can cost hundreds of dollars. Psychologists have now developed a highly comparable free test that takes 10 minutes to complete. The user-friendly test measures abstract problem-solving ability and works on tablets and other mobile devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pyxyr2

Teenagers who live in the Pittsburgh community reeling from a synagogue attack reflect and demand change. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Q21bh7

The NSA and U.S. Cyber Command can exercise near-godlike omniscience over the Internet. A recent report from The New York Times provides some insight into what they're doing with it. (Image credit: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2PqdXsU

When it comes to cooperation, there's no monkey business in how some chimpanzees respond. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zeQDnG

Typically, a person will initiate a hug with the right hand. Similar preferences are also present in other forms of social touch. The question of right resp. left-handedness plays a role in the process. However, it is not the only relevant aspect. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q7Fa0J

A systematic review of research has revealed that the toxic effects on the lung of drugs commonly taken to treat a range of common conditions is much more widespread than thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qgzl5F

The clothes were made for Candace Owen's campaign to get black Americans to quit the Democrat party. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qiLdEk

The tragic shooting resulted in the deaths of 11 members of the Jewish congregation in Pittsburgh. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PZUY5r

Interventions aimed at reducing unhealthy behaviors often focus on retraining people's mental associations, but a series of studies suggests that showing people the consequences of the behaviors may be more effective. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sym45s

To the great surprise of cancer researchers, a protein they investigated for its possible role in cancer turned out to be a powerful regulator of metabolism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zayXtA

The Boston Red Sox claim a ninth World Series title with two games to spare after a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2D8wPXJ

The star's mother Dianna De La Garza told radio station Sirius XM that she "couldn't be more proud". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AyxleX

PayPal and others pulled support for Gab's "free speech" service after a gun attack on a synagogue. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DefcFQ

Phonics should be included in a strong reading curriculum along with other approaches, according to Kathleen Mikulka, a teach - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2DapruD

Researchers, teachers and instructional leaders in New England are collaborating to make algebra lessons more student-centere - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2JqZuaQ

Every comprehensive high school in a Washington state district is participating in a College Board pilot program to offer pre - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2D9SLS6

Miami-Dade County Superintendent Alberto Carvalho has been named the 2018 Urban Superintendent of the Year by the Council of  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2JodWA2

An Alaska school district is using greenhouses to grow fresh vegetables, such as salad greens and tomatoes, for its school me - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2DapoPt

Children have the potential to become addicted to their phones, tablets, televisions and other technology, according to some  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2JmzzB1

The future of college-entrance exams such as the ACT and SAT is being questioned as more colleges and universities make test  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2DapmHl

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Researchers found that elementary schools that participated in a school-based influenza vaccination program had fewer absence - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2JpoO0w

Although it may seem like good practice to teach all students the same writing skill simultaneously, young writers are at dif - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Dapjv9

The midterm elections are still a week away, but already educators are one of the big winners of this campaign season.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2JlcZbP

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Scientists have discovered a neural pathway that links olfaction to locomotion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ObxubN

Larger tropical stingless bees fly better in hot conditions than smaller bees do and larger size may help certain species better tolerate high body temperatures. The findings run contrary to the temperature-size 'rule,' which suggests that insects that rely on the external environment to control their temperature are larger in cold climates and smaller in hot ones. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qjEvh3

Alleged synagogue shooter Robert Bowers was an avid user of Gab, the social media site that touts itself as a place for free speech. The site is popular with white nationalists and the alt-right. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2qjpbkx