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Viola Davis explains why there's a long way to go to eliminate racism

Oscar winner Viola Davis reveals how she has stayed grounded in Hollywood and why there still aren't enough black actors on screen. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Od1l3G

Study reconstructs Neanderthal ribcage, offers new clues to ancient human anatomy

Scientists have completed the first 3D virtual reconstruction of the ribcage of the most complete Neanderthal skeleton unearthed to date. Using CT scans of fossils from an approximately 60,000-year-old male skeleton, researchers were able to create a 3D model of the chest -- one that is different from the longstanding image of the barrel-chested, hunched-over 'caveman.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ENt8rU

Scientists call for unified standards in 3D genome and epigenetic data

Studying the three-dimensional structure of DNA and its dynamics is revealing a lot of information about gene expression, expanding our knowledge of how cells, tissues and organs actually work in health and disease. Properly producing and managing this large amount of data is both challenging and necessary for the progress of this field. In a perspective paper published in Nature Genetics, top researchers call for unified standards and suggest guidelines in this emerging and promising research area. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SCNQ0G

Brain-inspired methods to improve wireless communications

Researchers are using brain-inspired machine learning techniques to increase the energy efficiency of wireless receivers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQV4sk

Specific networks in brain present much earlier than previously thought

A team of researchers have used the brain's spontaneously generated patterns of activity to glean novel insights into network structure and development. They found the existence of precise organizational networks in the cerebral cortex much earlier in development than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zhjI1R

Flexible, stable and potent against cancer

Linking therapeutically active molecules to specific antibodies can help to pilot them to their designated targets and minimize side effects -- especially when treating tumors. Scientists have now described novel conjugates made from antibodies and a kinesin spindle protein inhibitor. Changing the linker between the two components allows for tuning the activity of this cytostatic drug, which is effective against a broad palette of cancers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yHugYJ

Preventing sudden cardiac death with genome editing

Gene editing successfully prevented sudden cardiac death in a mouse model of inherited cardiac arrhythmia disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qrHIeV

How to feed a cat: Consensus statement to the veterinary community

The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) today released the AAFP Consensus Statement, 'Feline Feeding Programs: Addressing Behavioral Needs to Improve Feline Health and Wellbeing' and accompanying client brochure to the veterinary community. The Consensus Statement, published in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, explores the medical, social, and emotional problems that can result from the manner in which most cats are currently fed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0iUt6

Trump visits Pittsburgh amid protests

The US president and first lady visit the synagogue where 11 people were shot dead at the weekend. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2EPqPo7

Trump’s birthright plan: The legality, politics and history

The president wants to end the right of people born in the US to be citizens but does he have the power? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Q6xr2V

New species of Swallowtail butterfly discovered in Fiji

A spectacular new butterfly species has been discovered on the Pacific Island of Vanua Levu in Fiji. The species, named last week as Papilio natewa after the Natewa Peninsula where it was found, is a remarkable discovery in a location where butterfly wildlife was thought to be well known. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qlqgIO

Trapping atoms, not space ships, with tractor beams

Researchers have delved into the realm of Star Wars and created a powerful tractor beam -- or light-driven energy trap -- for atoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DbpmXG

How the world's fastest muscle created four unique bird species

When the male bearded manakin snaps its wings at lightning speed, it's more than part of an elaborate, acrobatic mating ritual. The tiny muscle doing the heavy lifting is also the reason this exotic bird has evolved into four distinct species, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DdhFAd

Simple, mass production of giant vesicles using a porous silicone material

A technique to generate large amounts of giant vesicle (liposome) dispersion has been developed. The technique involves adsorbing a lipid into a silicone porous material resembling a 'marshmallow-like gel' and then squeezing it out like a sponge by impregnating a buffer solution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JtMO2L

Tiny beetle trapped in amber might show how landmasses shifted

Scientists have discovered a tiny fossil beetle trapped in amber. It's three millimeters long, and it has a flat body and giant feathery antennae that it would have used to navigate under tree bark. And, since it was found in amber from Asia but its closest relatives today live in South America, it hints at how landmasses have shifted over the past 100 million years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Dck0vj

How LSD changes perception

LSD changes the communication patterns between regions of the brain, new research shows. The study also provides insights into how mental health disorders develop and how these could be treated. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2COpoUx

These new techniques expose your browsing history to attackers

Security researchers have discovered four new ways to expose Internet users' browsing histories. These techniques could be used by hackers to learn which websites users have visited as they surf the web. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OezTCz

Porn-loving US official spreads malware to government network

The employee at the US Geological Survey had an "extensive history" of visiting adult websites. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Px98Og

How people perceive cities and suburbs is not merely a matter of boundary lines

What separates cities and suburbs isn't always a geographic boundary. Subjective social factors also play a role, particularly school quality and public safety, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zeCo2q

Pedestrian fatalities increase on Halloween, particularly among children

Children are more likely to be fatally struck by a vehicle on Halloween than on other nights of the year, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EQz17R

Owls help scientists unlock secret of how the brain pays attention

Studying barn owls, scientists believe they've taken an important step toward solving the longstanding mystery of how the brain chooses what most deserves attention. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SyA9Q5

Young men more likely to die in summer, older people in winter despite local climate

Young men living in the US are overall more likely to die in the summer months, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zbVQwC

Berkeley computer theorists show path to verifying that quantum beats classical

Researchers have just found a way to show that quantum computing beats classical computing by giving a leading practical proposal known as random circuit sampling (RCS) a qualified seal of approval with the weight of complexity theoretic evidence behind it. They showed that producing a random output with a 'quantum accent' is indeed hard for a classical computer through a technical complexity theoretic construct called 'worst-to-average-case reduction.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yGC3pL

An end to arachnophobia 'just a heartbeat away'

Researchers have discovered that exposing people with phobias to their fear -- for examples, spiders for those who have arachnophobia -- at the exact time their heart beats, led to the phobia reducing in severity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qlhF98

New anatomic structure in the ankle described

Researchers describe a new ligament in the lateral side of the ankle. The ligament complex would explain chronic pain after an ankle sprain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1v7O0

Generation Z stressed about issues in the news but least likely to vote

Headline issues, from immigration to sexual assault, are causing significant stress among members of Generation Z -- those between ages 15 and 21 -- with mass shootings topping the list of stressful current events, according to a new report. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Dd6jwd

Pittsburgh shooting: Trump visits synagogue amid protests

Hundreds of demonstrators accused the US president of fomenting intolerance and hate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zezDy6

Promising new target for immunotherapy

Researchers have shed new light on a molecule called TIM-3 that might play a key role in the regulation of the immune response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zeWbyt

Modelling a future fuelled by sustainable energy

Economists have modeled the transition from a world powered by fossil fuels to one in which sustainable sources supply all our energy needs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q8hFEG

Photosynthesis like a moss

Moss evolved after algae but before vascular land plants, such as ferns and trees, making them an interesting target for scientists studying photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert sunlight to fuel. Now researchers have made a discovery that could shed light on how plants evolved to move from the ocean to land. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CRunnl

Advertising in kids' apps more prevalent than parents may realize

Ninety-five percent of reviewed apps for children ages 5 and under include at least one form of advertising, a new study finds. Researchers found play was frequently interrupted by pop-up video ads, persuasion by commercial characters to make in-app purchases to enhance the game experience and overt banner ads that could be distracting, misleading and not always age-appropriate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qkxgG0

Father of 'Jihadi Jack' asks Canada to help bring son home

John Letts is urging Canada to bring home his son and other Canadians detained in Kurdish-held Syria. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qlLx5a

Vitamin D levels in the blood linked to cardiorespiratory fitness

New research finds that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with better exercise capacity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5DLaF

New brain region that suppresses fear identified

A new study has identified a new area in the brain involved in inhibiting fear, a discovery that holds potential for clinical interventions in patients with psychiatric diseases such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DcoEJT

How some heart cells cope with high blood pressure

Individual cells within the same heart cope differently with high blood pressure, according to a new study. This is the first time researchers have identified distinct differences between heart muscle cells that fail and those that adapt to high blood pressure. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JrrniM

The 10-foot-tall microscopes helping combat world's worst diseases

The century-old mission to understand how the proteins responsible for amyloid-based diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntingdon's and Parkinson's work has taken major steps forward in the last 12 months, thanks to a revolution in a powerful microscopy technique used by scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DaPIJD

High levels of previously unsuspected pollutant uncovered in homes, environment

Scientists have found high levels of a previously unsuspected pollutant in homes, in an electronic waste recycling facility and in the natural environment. People are likely to be exposed to this pollutant by breathing contaminated dust or through skin contact. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AABG1g

Integrated quantum chip operations possible, tests show

For the first time, an Australian team has combined two fundamental quantum techniques on an integrated silicon platform, confirming the promise of silicon -- the basis of all modern computer chips -- for quantum computing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2StV1bv

Canada's last witch trials: Women accused of fake witchcraft

A law against pretending to be a witch is set to be repealed, but not before two women are charged. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zpcZ6j

What do American voters care about?

It's just under a week until the US goes to the polls to pick its new Congress. So what are the burning issues? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AwUkac

Tiny light detectors work like gecko ears

By structuring nanowires in a way that mimics geckos' ears, researchers have found a way to record the incoming angle of light. This technology could have applications in robotic vision, photography and augmented reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zgvTw0

Gab Goes Offline After Alleged Pittsburgh Shooter Posted Anti-Semitic Threats

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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with researcher Joan Donovan about how the online platform Gab appealed to white supremacists, and why it provides lessons in combating extremism online. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Pu75uE

Lifespan and sexual maturity depends on your brain more than your body

New research finds how long humans and other warm-blooded animals live -- and when they reach sexual maturity -- may have more to do with their brain than their body. More specifically, it is not animals with larger bodies or slower metabolic rates that live longer; it is animals with more neurons in the cerebral cortex, whatever the size of the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OdIzsR

Potential flaw in our assumptions about unknown opinions of others

Findings from a new study suggest that people assume that those who are silent in a conversation would agree with their own opinion, even if the majority of the speakers in the group have a different opinion. This has implications for how people form opinions about products, politics, and much more. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PuehGV

Laser technique may open door to more efficient clean fuels

Electrocatalysts have shown promise as a way to efficiently convert waste CO2 into clean fuels, but the mechanisms by which they operate are often unknown making it hard for researchers to design new ones in a rational manner. New research demonstrates a laser-based spectroscopy technique that can be used to study the electrochemical reduction of CO2 in-situ and provide much-needed insights into these complex chemical pathways. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PqHD9p

Animal species becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation nearly complete

Species of reptiles, amphibians and other vertebrates are becoming extinct in Haiti as deforestation has claimed more than 99 percent of the country's original wooded areas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OWuhSJ

Truck driver pain and discomfort can be alleviated

Almost 60 per cent of truck drivers in a recent Canadian study reported experiencing musculoskeletal (MSD) pain and discomfort on the job, even though it may be preventable. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qigEyj

NASA Retires Kepler Space Telescope

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After spending nine years in deep space and revealing that our galaxy contains more planets even than stars, NASA's Kepler space telescope has run out of fuel. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2SvdlAV

Making a transparent flexible material of silk and nanotubes

The silk fibers produced by Bombyx mori, the domestic silkworm, has been prized for millennia as a strong yet lightweight and luxurious material. Although synthetic polymers like nylon and polyester are less costly, they do not compare to silk's natural qualities and mechanical properties. And according to new research, silk combined with carbon nanotubes may lead to a new generation of biomedical devices and so-called transient, biodegradable electronics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CPFcqa

Increasing frequency of ocean storms could alter kelp forest ecosystems

A future with stormier seas may bring strong changes to the biodiversity of coastal sea life, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yGFmgo

The Tinder-Bumble Feud: Dating Apps Fight Over Who Owns The Swipe

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The companies are battling over whether Bumble swiped Tinder's features. Their dispute sheds new light on how the patent system is grappling with invention on the Internet. (Image credit: Cameron Pollack/NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2zhYPDA

Showerhead bacteria and lung infections: Researchers find correlation

Researchers have shown that the regions in the United States where pathogenic mycobacteria are most prevalent in showerheads are the same regions where nontuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) lung infections are most common. The study emphasizes the important role of showerheads in the transmission of NTM infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQniU6

Discovery of Zika virus in monkeys suggests disease may also have wild cycle

Zika virus has been detected in dead monkeys found in several areas in Brazil. The monkeys had been killed by locals who thought the animals had yellow fever. In fact, the monkeys were not bearers of that disease, but infection by Zika virus had made them sick and more vulnerable to attack by humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zd7FCD

Novel quantum dots enhance cell imaging

Researchers have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, but it relies on compact quantum dots to illuminate molecules and diseased cells rather than fluorescent dyes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PsGWfM

Rich people don't live that much longer than the poor, study finds

Differences in how many extra years rich people live compared to poor people is only about half of what we thought, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rqd9S9

Facial asymmetry increases with age

Asymmetry between the two sides of the face increases steadily with aging -- a finding with important implications for facial rejuvenation and reconstructive procedures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrZzxH

Solving a 100-year mystery in blood pressure research

New insight into how cells sense blood pressure could present better targets for treating hypertension. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JtdOiI

Gunshot wounds in children account for $270 million in emergency room and inpatient charges annually

A new study of more than 75,000 teenagers and children who suffered a firearm-related injury between 2006 and 2014 pinpoints the financial burden of gunshot wounds and highlights the increasing incidence of injury in certain age groups. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CR49Bp

Single protein controls thousands of genes essential for sperm development

A single protein regulates a battery of key genes inside developing sperm, according to a new study. Scientists discovered the protein -- called Dazl -- controls a network of genes essential for developing sperm to replicate and survive. The findings, published in Cell Reports, could lay the groundwork for future research into therapies for infertile men. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PAbg7Y

One month of abstinence from cannabis improves memory in adolescents, young adults

A new study finds that one month of abstaining from cannabis use resulted in measurable improvement in memory functions important for learning among adolescents and young adults who were regular cannabis users. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PCPnVX

Reduced screen time for young highly recommended for well-being

A new study indicates that more hours of screen time are associated with lower well-being in those aged 2 to 17, though the association is larger for adolescents than for younger children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AAB0J8

Plant-based 'road salt' good for highways but not for insects

Beet juice deicer, a natural alternative to road salt that is considered to be an eco-friendlier winter road management solution, may not be ecologically friendly to nearby aquatic species. The findings are the first to explore the physiological effects of beet juice deicer in freshwater animals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q3ziFz

New platform based on biology and nanotechnology carries mRNA directly to target cells

Researchers have developed a biological approach to directing nanocarriers loaded with protein 'game changers' to specific cells. Their groundbreaking method may prove useful in treating myriad malignancies, inflammatory diseases and rare genetic disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABf299

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আসুন জেনে নেয়া যাক কিডনিতে পাথর হওয়ার কারণগুলো সম্পর্কে, যা হয়তো আপনার জানা নেই। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2qiQqvN

‘Whitey’ Bulger killed in jail - US media

James ‘Whitey’ Bulger, Boston gangster whose life of crime sparked several films, killed in jail aged 89 – US media from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SuBbfY

Interior northwest Nez Perce used tobacco long before European contact

Researchers have determined that the Nez Perce grew and smoked tobacco at least 1,200 years ago, long before the arrival of traders and settlers from the eastern United States. Their finding upends a long-held view that indigenous people in this area of the interior Pacific Northwest smoked only kinnikinnick or bearberry before traders brought tobacco starting around 1790. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CPVXBr

Bitcoin can push global warming above 2 degrees C in a couple decades

The electricity requirements of Bitcoin have created considerable difficulties, and extensive online discussion, about where to put the facilities or rings that compute the proof-of-work of Bitcoin. A somewhat less discussed issue is the environmental impacts of producing all that electricity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ql7scM

Studies raise questions over how epigenetic information is inherited

Evidence has been building in recent years that our diet, our habits or traumatic experiences can have consequences for the health of our children -- and even our grandchildren. The explanation that has gained most currency for how this occurs is so-called 'epigenetic inheritance' -- patterns of chemical 'marks' on or around our DNA that are hypothesized to be passed down the generations. New research suggests this mechanism of non-genetic inheritance is likely to be very rare. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4UV8v

Synthetic microorganisms allow scientists to study ancient evolutionary mysteries

Scientists have created microorganisms that may recapitulate key features of organisms thought to have lived billions of years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PxLCku

Persistent gap in natural gas methane emissions measurements explained

A new study offers answers to questions that have puzzled policymakers, researchers and regulatory agencies through decades of inquiry and evolving science: How much total methane, a greenhouse gas, is being emitted from natural gas operations across the US? And why have different estimation methods, applied in various US oil and gas basins, seemed to disagree? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RjANjc

Yosemite fall: Victims identified as married bloggers from India

The couple who fell to their deaths had blogged about their love for travel and each other. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RosceX

Narrow focus on wildfire trends underestimates future risks to water security

Dramatic increases in wildfire over the last few decades have garnered considerable media attention. Numerous headlines have claimed that the amount of wildfire in the western US is unprecedented. However, scientists have now compiled long-term fire datasets that demonstrate the amount of wildfire occurring in the western US remains far below the acreage burning prior to pre-European settlement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zcBkvT

Scalable platform for on-chip quantum emitters

Researchers have developed a scalable method for creating large numbers of quantum light sources on a chip with unprecedented precision that not only could pave the way for the development of unbreakable cryptographic systems but also quantum computers that can perform complex calculations in seconds that would take normal computers years to finish. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RlPHW0

Pittsburgh shooting: First of 11 funerals held for victims

The president and first lady will arrive in the city later amid some controversy over their visit. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2CPLbuW

Hormone-blocking injections reduce early menopause from breast cancer treatment

Final results of a clinical trial show continued evidence that women who get injections of the hormone drug goserelin along with standard breast cancer chemotherapy are more likely to become pregnant - without developing negative side effects or shortening their lives. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ProUKR

Does the US discard too many transplantable kidneys?

An analysis reveals that many transplanted kidneys in France would have likely been discarded in the United States. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrOdK7

Free movement can protect humans from environmental threats

Greater freedom of movement and investments in human rights and social opportunities can help protect humans from environmental threats like rising sea levels, new research says. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qkYRXu

AI and NMR spectroscopy determine atoms configuration in record time

Scientists have developed a machine-learning approach that can be combined with experiments to determine, in record time, the location of atoms in powdered solids. Their method can be applied to complex molecules containing thousands of atoms and could be of particular interest to the pharmaceutical industry. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Jpybxv

Your blood pressure and heart rate change to meet physical and social demands

Blood pressure and heart rate are not fixed, but rather they adapt to meet physical and social demands placed on the body, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qk5kBK

Finally, a robust fuel cell that runs on methane at practical temperatures

Either exorbitantly expensive fuel or insanely hot temperatures have made fuel cells a boutique proposition, but now there's one that runs on cheap methane and at much lower temperatures. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zcpGkF

Biologists discover source for boosting tumor cell drug sensitivity

Biologists have discovered a new way of re-sensitizing drug-resistant human tumor cells to the potency of DNA-damaging agents, the most widely used group of cancer drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Sz3l9Z

Genetic research confirms six subspecies of tigers

A new study brings important context and conclusions to recovery and management strategies for a treasured endangered species, and included subspecies, at high extinction risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SpmICd

Diabetes medication may protect against a common cause of blindness

Researchers have shown that people with type 2 diabetes who took a common diabetes medication, metformin, had a significantly lower rate of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qiOEux

Australia's changing relationship with alcohol

New research has revealed that 30 per cent of Australians recently reduced the quantity of their alcohol consumption and a further 29 per cent reduced the frequency of their drinking, while six per cent kicked the habit for good. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5YuLL

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Pittsburgh shooting: Anger at Pence rally 'Jesus prayer'

Rabbi Loren Jacobs led prayers in the name of "Jesus the Messiah" at a Republican campaign rally. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DcYIOk

US mid-terms latest: Trump vows to end birthright citizenship

Today's mid-terms round-up looks at immigration, irked musicians, and an historic race in Georgia. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zhxBgs

Improving structural health monitoring with magnetostrictive transducer

A new, more powerful generation of a magnetostrictive sensor withstands extreme temperatures, automatically adjusts frequencies and incorporates a stronger magnet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EOKKE0

Mass shootings trigger blood donations

A new report focuses on blood transfusion needs and the influence of media coverage on blood bank operations. The report includes comparisons of the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting with other recent mass shootings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ABH7wS

Whole-system view of plant cold stress

When temperatures drop, plants can't bundle up. Stuck outside, exposed, plants instead undergo a series of biochemical changes that protect cells from damage. Scientists have described these changes and identified some of the genes controlling them, but it's not clear how all the processes work together. Lacking this global view, plant breeders have struggled to engineer cold-tolerant crops. A recent study provides answers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qgVwbI

Calls for anti-bias education follow shooting

The shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh comes amid a 94% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in K-12 schools across the US,  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLNDW

Which strategies work to curb bullying?

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Older adults in D.C. work in schools as foster "grandparents"

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Iowa schools address high youth suicide rates

Iowa's suicide rate is increasing faster than the national average, and local schools are trying to curb student deaths by of - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AzyQcX

Report: Many apps claim to be educational but fall short

Some mobile apps that claim to help young children learn may not be designed to teach them in the ways they need, according t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLJ7a

Districts encourage healthy snacks on Halloween

Some sugar is fine for children on Halloween, but it's all about balance, asserts Erin Randall-Mullins, nutrition food educat - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AzyOSn

Chicago school districts reinvent physical education class

Chicago-area schools are reinventing physical education, using apps to customize student workouts, heart monitors, and classe - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EOLFnW

Elementary school begins wellness program with good hydration

Pemetic Elementary School in Southwest Harbor, Maine, kicked off its employee wellness program by giving staff free water bot - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AA6Jdo

Maine to recognize students for bilingualism

Maine soon will recognize students who demonstrate proficiency in English and another language with a Seal of Biliteracy.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ERjHrr

Survey: More young people plan to vote in midterms

A survey of more than 1,300 18- and 19-year-old eligible voters showed that 63% of those who have never voted before plan to  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AAjDYX

Designing the K-12 Achievement Curriculum: Strategies for Delivering Multi-Tiered, Equitable Instruction

Tiered solutions boost ELA and math outcomes for every learner at every level.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2EMx24i

Grit and the greater good: A conversation with Angela Duckworth

Angela Duckworth, the nation's foremost expert on grit, says being a "good" person is more imperative than being "great" at s - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2AA5uLv

I am continually fascinated at the difficulty intelligent people have in distinguishing what is controversial from what is merely offensive.

Nora Ephron, journalist, author and filmmaker from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ESh20M

Dogs detect malaria by sniffing socks worn by African children

As the global battle against malaria stalls, scientists may be adding a novel tool to the fight: sniffer dogs. In recent tests trained sniffer dogs successfully diagnosed malaria infections simply by sniffing samples from socks worn briefly by children from a malaria endemic area of West Africa, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AA0GG0

As Canadian oil exports increase, research explores effects of crude oil on native salmon

Oil spills spell disaster for affected wildlife, leading to detrimental outcomes, including suffocation, poisoning and problems related to exposure to crude oil and its components. Researchers now take a closer look at the potential effects on regional salmon populations as Canada eyes expansion of its crude oil export capacity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ESnQeH

What are the side effects of chemotherapy?

Side effects of chemotherapy include illness and infection, bleeding easily, hair loss, and nausea or vomiting. Learn more about 10 of the most common side effects, and how to combat them here. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2yECMYj

Inside these fibers, droplets are on the move

A team has develop fibers containing systems for mixing, separating, and testing fluids. These fiber-based microfluidics systems may open up new possibilities for medical screening. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AzWZzQ

Soul singer Candi Staton diagnosed with breast cancer

The 78-year-old says she received the news in the summer on the first day of rehearsal for her tour. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OYUksr