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A new study finds that the longer countries wait to reduce mercury emissions, the more legacy emissions will accumulate in the environment, and the less effective any emissions-reducing policies will be when they are eventually implemented. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5yrYm

A team of researchers have used high-powered microscopes to view serotonin activating its receptor for the first time. Images reveal molecular details about the receptor that could improve drug design to treat a multitude of diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EUIbA8

Spiraling insulin costs have created a dangerous barrier for many people with diabetes who need to access lifesaving treatments. The Endocrine Society is calling on stakeholders across the supply chain to help reduce out-of-pocket costs for people with diabetes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QcDfrH

In the largest analysis to date, researchers and clinicians have compared the efficacy and safety of non-surgical treatment options for tennis elbow -- also called enthesopathy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis (eECRB). Meta-analysis finds treatments not better, more risky than placebo. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QijWgI

Analyzing soil samples from across the country, researchers have identified an antibiotic capable of treating strains of tuberculosis that do not respond to existing therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PCxpCS

In addition to producing oil and gas, the energy industry produces a lot of water, about 10 barrels of water per barrel of oil on average. New research has found that where the produced water is stored underground influences the risk of induced earthquakes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JwYgus

A new study has found that a common coral species might have evolved unique immune strategies to cope with environmental change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P6Sciv

New research suggests that knowing people in high places may not always be good for your health. The culprit? Economic inequality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CRxuvH

A new study could change the way scientists look at one of the most essential enzymes in medicine in hopes of designing better and more cost-effective drugs in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P6Sber

A new paper describes the global scope and economic impact of stem cell science, including the clinical, industrial and research use of the cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CTEuYW

Researchers compared wild bee communities in the tropical dry forest of Mexico living in three habitat conditions: preserved vegetation, agricultural sites and urbanized areas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P6S8PN

Emergency department physicians are calling for more readily available testing strips to identify the presence of fentanyl in patients experiencing a drug overdose, and a rapid, coordinated response among health care providers and city agencies to help curb overdoses and identify high potency high risk drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CX5vdN

Researchers have fashioned low-cost EMI-blocking composite films, employing spin-spray layer-by-layer processing (SSLbL), letting them produce high-quality films in less time than traditional methods, such as dip coating. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P6S56z

Charges are filed as the US says Chinese economic espionage "has been increasing rapidly". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2JyH1Jh

A study has shown that exposure to violence early in life -- such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse -- is associated with faster biological aging, including pubertal development and a cellular metric of biological aging called epigenetic age. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJjwJu

The world's smallest flightless bird can be found on Inaccessible Island in the middle of the South Atlantic. Less than 100 years ago, researchers believed that this species of bird once wandered there on land extensions now submerged in water, and therefore named it Atlantisia. The researchers have now shown that the ancestors of the Atlantisia flew to Inaccessible Island from South America about 1.5 million years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oj5ymz

A new study reveals that lasting evidence of brain injuries is present at an alarmingly young age. The study tested the blood of college football players for biomarkers that indicate traumatic brain injuries. They found that players not only had higher levels of these markers than those who didn't play football, but that the biomarkers were elevated before the season even started. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OkugTw

Researchers report that wild monkeys in the Americas are transmitting the Zika virus to humans via mosquitoes, making complete eradication of the virus in the Americas very unlikely. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Jwn2uS

Researchers have developed safer alternatives to the phthalate plasticizers used to enhance the suppleness, flexibility, and longevity of plastics. Phthalates leach out of plastics into food, water, and the environment, and there is mounting evidence suggesting that phthalate exposure can lead to a variety of health problems. The new chemicals are effective as plasticizers for polyvinyl chloride (PVC) but can't leach out of PVC products because they are chemically bonded to the polymer chain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbI58p

A human rights tribunal found that seven resort employees were fired for not being Chinese. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qloc3u

Why are so many people talking about Gerry Elbridge ahead of the mid-term elections? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P7aJvb

When we meet new people, our first impressions of their personality may depend, at least in part, on their body shape, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JviuVl

Scientists have for the first time demonstrated the protection of correlated states between paired photons using the intriguing physical concept of topology. This experimental breakthrough opens a pathway to build a new type of quantum bit, the building blocks for quantum computers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Okq6e6

Researchers have found that the anti-parasite drug benznidazole may improve the long-term prognoses of patients with chronic Chagas disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yGnAtO

Identification of the first luciferin-producing insect belonging to the order Diptera in the Neotropics paves the way for researchers to investigate other biochemical functions of the molecule in these organisms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUUhXj

The Johnnie hockey team continues non-conference action with a pair of home games this weekend at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. SJU hosts Wisconsin-River Falls at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, followed by a 7 p.m. puck-drop Saturday, Nov. 3, against Wisconsin-Stout. – Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2EZfySp

A new study shows that plant-associated bacteria protect their hosts by competing with harmful filamentous microbes for access to plant roots. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JvBraF

A new report describes a recent case highlighting the importance of maintaining high vaccination coverage in the community to help protect people with compromised immune systems from measles and other vaccine-preventable infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PwJN7m

Researchers have uncovered an association between RNA abnormalities and multiple myeloma progression. The findings offer novel insights for new, effective therapeutic strategies to be developed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0zx7X

Almost half of our DNA is made up of jumping genes, moving around the genome in developing sperm and egg cells. They trigger DNA damage, mutations, sterility or death. Organisms have survived these invasions, but little is known about where this adaptability comes from. Now, researchers have discovered that reproductive stem cells boost production of non-coding RNA elements that suppress jumping gene activity and activate a DNA repair process allowing for normal egg development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CVHsMl

Researchers new evidence that the gut microbiota of immigrants and refugees rapidly Westernize after a person's arrival in the United States. The study of communities migrating from Southeast Asia to the US could provide insight into some of the metabolic health issues, including obesity and diabetes, affecting immigrants to the country. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P4SgPJ

The cellular nutrient glutamine launches a metabolic signaling pathway that promotes the function of some immune system T cells and suppresses others, researchers have discovered. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CVHpA9

The National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded there is clear evidence that male rats exposed to high levels of radio frequency radiation (RFR) like that used in 2G and 3G cell phones developed cancerous heart tumors, according to final reports released today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qlcea4

The fragmentation of tropical forests weakens the effects of the 'natural enemies' of some tree species, reducing their ability to maintain biodiversity, a new Yale-led study found. In an experiment, researchers found that fragmentation weakens the impact of fungal pathogens and insect herbivores, enabling some tree species to thrive near the forest edges in ways that they could not deeper in the forest, a phenomenon with major implications for tropical biodiversity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3Kndq

Researchers have developed a new strategy in the search for psychoactive drugs. By analyzing the behavior of larval zebrafish, they can filter out substances with unwanted side effects right from the start. This method has resulted in the discovery of a number of new appetite modulators. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DfV9a5

Chemists have discovered a completely unexpected shortcut in the global sulfur cycle. This process is determined by tiny organisms in the ocean's plankton. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUR4ag

Before the damming of the Yangtze River in 1981, Chinese sturgeon swam freely each summer one after another into the river's mouth, continuing upriver while fasting all along the way. They bred in the upper spawning ground the following fall before returning quickly back to the sea. Now, researchers offer new insight into the threat the dams have since posed to the critically endangered fish. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SEvcWi

While the need for solutions for the impending consequences of rising global temperatures has become increasingly urgent, many have expressed concerns about the loss of jobs as current technologies like coal-fired power plants are phased out. A new study has run the numbers associated with the impacts of cutting coal plant jobs while at the same time employing techniques for bioenergy coupled with carbon capture and storage. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AHiPSp

Saint John's cross country hosts its annual Fall Finale at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, near the Water Tower in Collegeville. from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2SB62aK

Scientists have used detailed high-resolution satellite images to detect, count and describe four different species of whales. The research is a big step towards developing a cost-effective method to study whales in remote and inaccessible places, that will help scientists to monitor population changes and understand their behavior. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RvrcpI

A clinical trial to determine whether a smartwatch app that analyzes pulse-rate data can screen for a heart-rhythm disorder has enrolled more than 400,000 participants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CSNxsW

Nearly half of women over 50 say they sometimes leak urine, according to a new national poll. Of more than 1,000 women between the ages of 50 and 80 who answered the poll, 43 percent of women in their 50s and early 60s said they had had experienced urinary incontinence, as had 51 percent of those age 65 and over. Yet two-thirds of these women hadn't talked to a doctor about the issue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0Vkwe

NASA declares Dawn's historic mission over after spacecraft depletes its hydrazine fuel and stops communicating with the Deep Space Network. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2ziy425

A study shows that Americans without paid sick leave worry significantly about both short-term and long-term financial issues. The highest odds of reporting worry were associated with normal monthly bills like housing expenses. Concern about making the minimum payment on credit cards was statistically significant, too. Conversely, workers with paid sick leave were less likely to report worrying about common financial obligations. Only the US and Japan do not mandate a national sick leave benefit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AFMGug

Actively managed conifer forests may also provide important habitat for the pollinators that aid the reproduction of food crops and other flowering plants around the globe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbmvRr

A fragment of a single strand of DNA, built of the nucleobases cytosine and guanine, can be imprinted in a polymer, researchers have shown. The resulting artificial negative, with a record-long length, functions chemically like a normal strand of deoxyribonucleic acid. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PBIN1J

By wings or maybe riding on debris, that's how a now-flightless and rare species of tiny birds likely got to Inaccessible Island, an aptly named small island of volcanic origin in the middle of the South Atlantic. And it turns out that the bird, a rail, needs a name change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rta0Rv

The average Uber or Lyft vehicle does not generally come equipped with a car seat, and only in certain cities is it an option to request one. A new study looks at child ridership and child safety seat use in ride-share vehicles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PBQBjS

Researchers have discovered a new protein factor that contributes to a fibroblast cell's ability to migrate to a wound and participate in its healing process. The study's results could help scientists prevent cancer cells from using the same mechanisms to move throughout the body and spread. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JwrjhY

Most people would appreciate a chatbot that offers sympathetic or empathetic responses, according to a team of researchers, but they added that reaction may rely on how comfortable the person is with the idea of a feeling machine. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3xEY3

A convicted mafia killer is suspected of using a lock in a sock to beat the Boston gangster to death in prison. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qaj1i1

Scientists have found that high blood pressure caused by specific signalling from the brain promotes heart disease by altering stem cells with the bone marrow. The results demonstrate how an overactive sympathetic nervous system that causes elevated blood pressure can instruct bone marrow stem cells to produce more white blood cells that clog up blood vessels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SE78mq

Miniscule nanostraws could help solve the problem of how to deliver precise doses of molecules directly into many cells at once. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qnEBEt

A new wireless, Band-Aid-like sensor could revolutionize the way patients manage hydrocephalus, a potentially life-threatening condition in which excess fluid builds up in the brain. A tube or 'shunt' drains the fluid, but shunts often fail, and diagnosing shunt failure leads to CT scans, MRIs or surgery. This skin sensor will non-invasively read within five minutes if a patient's treatment is working. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CWRqNP

Radio frequency (RF) probes designed like by microstrip patch antennas create uniform and strong magnetic field in high frequency MRI machines, unlike convention coil and bird cage shaped coils used today. These probes also showed smaller radiation losses, making them competitive, even advantageous to conventional methods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qnRtuA

A new study of the response to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon in the Gulf of Mexico showed that massive quantities of chemically engineered dispersants injected at the wellhead -- roughly 1,500 meters (4,921 feet) beneath the surface -- were unrelated to the formation of the massive deepwater oil plume. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QbLmol

A study in mice has shown that it may be possible to detect the early signs of atherosclerosis, which leads to blocked arteries, by looking at how cells in our blood vessels change their function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CSu2ke

Researchers have observed foreshocks that, if analyzed accordingly and in real-time, may possibly increase the early-warning time before a large earthquake from just a few seconds up to several hours. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qoz40q

Comparing the properties of cold- and hot-brew coffee, researchers found similar acidity in both, but higher antioxidant levels in hot coffee. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qmPS8h

A new advance using microwave technology promises to ensure quantum computers can operate under realistic conditions, bringing us closer to the realization of commercial quantum computing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3r0B5

The evolution of barn swallows, a bird ubiquitous to bridges and sheds around the world, might be even more closely tied to humans than previously thought, according to new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUru5e

Researchers have discovered a biomarker -- a protein found in the blood -- for the most common type of heart failure, a new study shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yJxhrg

A new study looked at the relationship between climatic variables and the incidence of Lyme disease in 15 U.S. states. The study found that rising temperatures are expected to boost the number of cases of Lyme disease by more than 20 percent by mid-century. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qd4hPI

Researchers have developed modular robots that can perceive their surroundings, make decisions and autonomously assume different shapes in order to perform various tasks -- an accomplishment that brings the vision of adaptive, multipurpose robots a step closer to reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PyQZjg

US authorities announce charges against two former Goldman Sachs bankers and Malaysian financier Jho Low. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qcx3Qq

The man accused of shooting 11 worshippers at a synagogue on Saturday requests a jury trial. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yFQpXi

Researchers have developed a novel 'unsupervised' language translation model -- meaning it runs without the need for human annotations and guidance -- that could lead to faster, more efficient computer-based translations of far more languages. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrtOVj

Computer scientists have developed a promising new approach for interpreting machine learning algorithms. Unlike previous efforts, which typically sought to 'break' the algorithms by removing key words from inputs to yield the wrong answer, the researchers instead reduced the inputs to the bare minimum required to yield the correct answer. On average, the researchers got the correct answer with an input of less than three words. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CQOnql

A new study puts a fresh spin on what it means to 'go with your gut.' The findings suggest that gut bacteria may control movement in fruit flies and identify the neurons involved in this response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CYbgZ5

A class of 2D magnetic materials -- known as van der Waals materials -- may offer one of the most ambitious platforms yet to understand and control phases of matter at the nanoscale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P44k3M

Mr Trump's tone is under scrutiny as a poll shows voters are concerned about politicians' "incivility". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qpQwl7

Three patients with chronic paraplegia were able to walk over ground thanks to precise electrical stimulation of their spinal cords via a wireless implant. In new research, Swiss scientists show that, after a few months of training, the patients were able to control previously paralyzed leg muscles even in the absence of electrical stimulation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RuXMYI

Edible dormice are extremely long-lived thanks to their seasonal dormancy with hibernation periods lasting between at six and eleven months. Researchers hypothesized that older animals should shorten their winter dormancy in favor of a reproductive advantage and confirmed this for both sexes in a database analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PBEfZ8

At a Boston high school with a large Latino student population, educator Eleni Saridis draws from her students' cultural back - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Rufbki

As more schools assign homework that has to be done online, a homework gap has emerged for the 15% of American households wit - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PwAN2a

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An initiative designed to improve training for school principals and bolster partnerships between universities and school dis - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PErMnO

Media production classes can teach students various skills, from interviewing to digital storytelling, said Chris Garritano,  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RvMUdb

Teens and young adults who used marijuana saw their memory abilities improve after they stopped partaking of the drug, a stud - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PBH4JI

A nonprofit based in Bangor, Maine, is using a three-year, $632,000 federal grant to provide a wide range of assistance to ch - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RuihVn

New York City will hire 100 community coordinators to serve homeless public school students, whose numbers grew to a record o - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PBH1O2

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Student mental health 38.65% Retaining good teachers 28.93% Dealing with toxic employees 11.72%  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PAmvNV

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Dia de los Muertos -- or Day of the Dead -- celebrations continue through Nov.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PBGV98

A look at data systems to improve school leadership offers "hard-won insights" gathered from six school districts.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RsGZoX

Neither teachers nor principals can improve students' performance alone. Close cooperation is essential.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PErMEk

SmartBrief Education's monthly Editor's Choice Content Award celebrates educator-written content. from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RzamGv

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Melting Arctic sea ice may be about to open up the Northwest Passage to cargo shipping. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QbrKRk

Many at Google have been simmering since The New York Times reported the company gave generous exit packages to alleged harassers. Hundreds of employees have already walked out in Singapore. (Image credit: @tedonprivacy via Reuters) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2CVeigz

A new study investigates how visual and auditory cues increase risk-taking behavior. The findings provide a much-needed insight into gambling addiction. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2Pwm0Vc via

Shrek, Fiona and the Mask all made an appearance at Heidi Klum's fancy dress party. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AE3WjA

A video blames Democrats for "letting in" a Mexican murderer - this and more in our election round-up. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PGgjnL

Plans to impose a new tax on tech giants risk US retaliation and could hurt trade relations. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2AEFMVW

A European hare (Lepus europaeus), photographed in Stanhope, Victoria. from David Kleinert Photography https://ift.tt/2Df1Wke

The massive telescope with a nearly 100-foot mirror is set to be built atop 13,800-foot Mauna Kea, considered sacred land by some of the project's opponents. (Image credit: Jennifer Sinco Kelleher/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Px6qZb