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A bleached fringe of dead marine algae, strung along the coastlines of two islands off the coast of Chile, offers a unique glimpse at how the land rose during the 2016 magnitude 7.6 Chiloé earthquake, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F60Uc1

Hypotrichosis simplex leads to progressive hair loss starting in childhood. Geneticists have now deciphered a new gene that is responsible for this rare form of hair loss. Changes in the LSS gene lead to impairment of an important enzyme that has a crucial function in cholesterol metabolism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2APd6K3

Adolescent marijuana use may alter how neurons function in brain areas engaged in decision-making, planning and self-control, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DrLOfv

How ideas move through academia may depend on where those ideas come from as much as their quality, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yU6cSi

In 1811 and 1812, the region around New Madrid, Missouri, experienced a number of major earthquakes. The final and largest earthquake in this sequence occurred on the Reelfoot fault, and temporarily changed the course of the Mississippi River. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2quVXzo

Many of today's methods of purifying water rely on filters and chemicals that need regular replenishing or maintenance. Millions of people, however, live in areas with limited access to such materials, leading the research community to explore new options of purifying water in using plasmas. Many plasma-based approaches are expensive, but a new class of plasma devices may change that. Researchers at the have been studying a new type of plasma generator for water purification. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QmA4NX

Researchers studied 28 middle school and high school students 12 to 19 years old who are youth caregivers for sick family members. The study is the first of its kind to take a comprehensive look at this population. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D7ptTh

The majority of patients with cystic fibrosis may not achieve blood concentrations of antibiotics sufficiently high enough to effectively fight bacteria responsible for pulmonary exacerbations, leading to worsening pulmonary function, a new study indicates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JLvdn8

To break out of Earth's lower orbit, hypersonic vehicles must reach speeds greater than Mach 5. At these hypersonic speeds, the air particles and gases that flow around the vehicle and interact with the surfaces generate heat and create shock waves that disturb the flow's equilibrium. Researchers created a model to simulate and better understand flow transitions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SW2znA

A widely used naloxone nasal spray (NNS) and naloxone injection (NIJ), otherwise known as Narcan® and Evzio®, which are administered to prevent opioid overdose deaths, were found to be chemically stable up for at least ten months and beyond one year of the expiration date, respectively. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zv5XwJ

Researchers have identified a novel protein secreted by a common gut bacterium in zebrafish that reduces inflammation in the gut and delays death by septic shock. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SR0Lw8

Advances in connecting neural stimulation to physical control of the body are transforming the development of prosthetics and therapeutic training for people with disabilities, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zwxFcA

Asian jumping earthworms are carving out territory all over the US Midwest and East Coast, leaving in their wake changed soils that are just beginning to be studied. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SOX9KO

A drug screen using the SPECTRUM library identified candidates that restore energy production in DGUOK-deficient liver-like cells, offering the first potential treatment for MTDPS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QnOyx0

People younger than age 40 who have high blood pressure are at increased risk of heart failure, strokes and blood vessel blockages as they age, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qw8dQ9

Researchers have introduced a new, simple measure for human wellbeing across countries, called the Human Life Indicator (HLI), that takes inequality into account and could replace the commonly used but error-prone Human Development Index (HDI). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zxvjdr

Pictures may be worth a thousand words, but icons may be even more powerful in nudging people to disclose more information online, according to an interdisciplinary team. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QoyxHp

Researchers found that frequent, persistent back pain is associated with earlier death in a study of more than 8,000 older women who were followed for an average of 14 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qyi6Nm

Researchers are adding specific details on landslides to the Nevada map of known hazards. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AOV76I

Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is, along with DNA and protein, one of the three primary biological macromolecules and was probably the first to arise in early life forms. Chemists have developed a new synthetic approach that allows RNA to be chemically synthesized about a million times more efficiently than previously possible. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QmlupH

American customers' statement and transaction histories have been exposed. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qoc795

Rising ocean temperatures are putting fur seal pups at greater risk of death from hookworm infections, according to new findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D7ppTJ

New research shows how metastatic melanoma becomes resistant to a common class of targeted therapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PemsYH

Lack of varied seasons and temperatures in tropical mountains have led to species that are highly adapted to their narrow niches, creating the right conditions for new species to arise in these areas, according to a new study. Still, the same traits that make tropical mountains among the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth also make the species that live there more vulnerable to rapid climate changes, the study finds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PMCg4g

A novel computational tool called ADmiRE extensively annotates human microRNA variants to determine which ones are likely to contribute to or cause diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D4RrPG

Each state takes a different approach on how it tries to stem the impact of opioid abuse, resulting in significant variation between opioid prescription rates and the number of children placed into foster care. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PguvUY

Five years after one particular tiny thorn snail from Panama was identified as new to science, it is described in a scientific article. The official discovery only became possible after earlier this year glassy shells were collected from the La Amistad International Park, Chiriquí, Panama. Successfully recognized thanks to modern computed tomographic scans, the species adds to the few snails ever reported from the region, despite its indisputable biodiversity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D605NM

Researchers have identified a novel missense mutation in tyrosyl-tRNA synthetase (YARS c.499C>A, p.Pro167Thr) that causes a severe recessive disorder in affected individuals. The report includes detailed clinical characterization of seven related Amish children who were homozygous for the variant. The children all exhibited poor growth, developmental delay, abnormal brain white matter, hearing loss, involuntary eye movements, progressive cholestatic liver disease, pancreatic insufficiency, hypoglycemia, anemia, intermittent excess of protein in urine, recurrent bloodstream infections, and chronic pulmonary disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Fgl2YW

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PemmQP

Risk factors of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease accumulate in children who have poor aerobic fitness, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. The study also found that the traditional way of expressing aerobic fitness in proportion to total body mass overestimates the role of aerobic fitness in identifying children at an increased risk of these diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F8xQAK

Ten years of commercial airliner-based measurements uniquely revealed three-dimensional distribution of atmospheric CO2 and its seasonality over Asia Pacific. Asia has been only sparsely monitored for atmospheric CO2, despite the growing importance of the region in the global carbon cycle. The remarkable feature of CO2 over Asia is depleted CO2 concentrations confined in the Asian summer monsoon anticyclone at the cruising altitude (approximately 10 km) imprinted by strong CO2 uptake by vegetation in South Asia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2APwbf3

Emerging evidence suggests that emotional vulnerabilities in autism spectrum disorder are already present in the second year of life and are independent of autism symptoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D8AhR1

Sign languages can help reveal hidden aspects of the logical structure of spoken language, but they also highlight its limitations because speech lacks the rich iconic resources that sign language uses on top of its sophisticated grammar. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AORxt4

In a new article, researchers are calling for a rethink on tropical marine conservation efforts, as people who previously relied on coral reefs for food and income are increasingly looking to alternative habitats which is putting pressure on the animals that inhabit seagrass meadows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F94SAV

The surprising decision to divide the win is an anticlimactic ending for a much-hyped, Olympic-style search. The plan promised up to 50,000 new high-paying jobs and drew 238 bids. (Image credit: David Ryder/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2PhLXIR

Researchers have developed a new methodical approach. It allows for the faster identification of flavor-giving protein fragments in foods such as cheese or yogurt, thus optimizing production processes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6McyT

Scientists have discovered new details about the UHRF1 protein. UHRF1 catalyses particular steps that are required for marking DNA with epigenetic modifications that suppress parts of the genome. The molecule may serve as a target for drug therapies because it is produced at elevated levels in cancer cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PcTxV4

An new study estimates the burden of five types of infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria of public health concern in the European Union and in the European Economic Area (EU/EEA). The burden of disease is measured in number of cases, attributable deaths and disability-adjusted life years (DALYs). These estimates are based on data from the European Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network (EARS-Net) data from 2015. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6LTUL

A new study into postnatal depression (PND) found the odds of developing this condition increased by 79 percent when mothers had baby boys compared to baby girls. Overall the researchers identified that women who give birth to males are 71-79% more likely to develop PND. Furthermore, women whose births had complications were 174% more likely to experience PND compared to those women who had no complications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yVxsjE

Engineers have demonstrated a new material they call 'nanocardboard,' an ultrathin equivalent of corrugated paper cardboard. A square centimeter of nanocardboard weighs less than a thousandth of a gram and can spring back into shape after being bent in half. Nanocardboard's stiffness-to-weight ratio makes it ideal for aerospace and microrobotic applications, where every gram counts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RHgGf3

Scientists have explained how liquid-like droplets made of proteins and DNA form in vitro. Currently, there is a huge interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind the creation of such droplets, as it is linked to some human diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The results showed how much the sequence of DNA matters in the formation of such droplets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pd9k61

The electroencephalography-based test could improve patient pain assessments and reduce the over-prescription of opioids, the researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6GwVB

The human gut is teeming with billions of beneficial bacteria. Therapies that use antibiotics often destroy most of them. Whether and how the intestinal flora will subsequently recover has been investigated by a research team. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PfJH4s

Although long life tends to run in families, genetics has far less influence on life span than previously thought, according to a new analysis of more than 400 million people. The results suggest that the heritability of life span is well below past estimates, which failed to account for our tendency to select partners with similar traits to our own. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PfrvZ0

A research group has studied whether parents' gender preferences and investment in offspring are affected by their status, wealth, education or childhood environment. Instead, parental preferences were best predicted by their sex. These results help to make sense of the often contradictory findings on offspring sex preferences. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6QWo4

Galaxy evolution can be chaotic and messy, but it seems that streams of cold gas spraying out from the region around supermassive black holes may act to calm the storm. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6EBAn

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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos plans to help fund a network of "Montessori-inspired" schools in the US, but it's unclear whether t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RCsOhi

One Washington state middle school has seen math scores rise after they doubled the amount of time students spent studying th - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PMcLA4

Students and teachers at a West Virginia elementary school are raising catfish, brown trout and golden rainbow trout for hand - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RCsJu0

An Indiana school district has increased its overall high-school graduation rates, including at its largest high school where - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PMcGMM

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A school district in Minnesota was able to adopt a 1:1 program without breaking the bank, according to Bob Henderson, the dis - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PMcDR6

Trauma-informed counseling is being implemented by public schools in Pitt County, N.C., as a vehicle for understanding and po - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RCsAXu

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New Mexico has awarded more than 1,300 high-school graduates the Seal of Bilingualism-Biliteracy since it was implemented in  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PMcwFa

In the latest issue of Educational Leadership magazine, Alison Rodman posits, "What if schools could offer teachers both shar - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RCsu24

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Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA in the fluid from around the brain and spine. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RxFHsM

A new computer model that uses machine learning and de-identified and aggregated search and location data from logged-in Google users was significantly more accurate in identifying potentially unsafe restaurants when compared with existing methods of consumer complaints and routine inspections, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Otlxyq

Elevated levels of trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) -- a compound linked with the consumption of fish, seafood and a primarily vegetarian diet -- may reduce hypertension-related heart disease symptoms. New research in rats finds that low-dose treatment with TMAO reduced heart thickening (cardiac fibrosis) and markers of heart failure in an animal model of hypertension. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F6Bc7t

While continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) continues to be the gold standard for treatment of sleep apnea, the cumbersome machines are often not well tolerated by patients. Because of this, less obtrusive oral appliances that thrust the jaw forward during sleep are becoming more popular. Mandibular protrusion enlarges the pharynx and stabilizes the upper airway. A new study demonstrates that mandibular movements (MM) monitoring can be used to assess the efficacy of these oral appliances. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F3uFtW

Researchers have found that produce is a reservoir for transferable antibiotic resistance genes that often escape traditional molecular detection methods. These antibiotic resistance genes might escape cultivation-independent detection, but could still be transferred to human pathogens or commensals. The results highlight the importance of the rare microbiome of produce as a source of antibiotic resistance genes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OtNdD4

The vote will change the make-up of Congress, and reveal how Americans view Trump's presidency. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SMPKf7

A day before mid-term elections, the social media giant announces that it suspended the accounts after it was notified of suspicious activity that may be linked to foreign entities. (Image credit: Jeff Chiu/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2qtMYhX

Some conversations are forgotten as soon as they are over, while other exchanges may leave lasting imprints. Researchers want to understand why and how listeners remember some spoken utterances more clearly than others. They're specifically looking at ways in which clarity of speaking style can affect memory. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PHioQ6

Women who are 'larks', functioning better at the beginning of the day than the end of the day, have a lower of risk breast cancer, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RIimFd

With thousands of fans, college basketball games can be almost deafening. Some arenas have decibel meters, which can provide some indication of the noise generated. Researchers wanted to see whether machine learning algorithms could pick out patterns within the raw acoustical data that indicated the crowd's mood, thereby providing clues as to what was happening in the game itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RAzL2h

A new study has found that seven in every eight children who have their tonsils removed are unlikely to benefit from the operation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yViDNY

While microbial communities are the engines driving the breakdown of dead plants and animals, little is known about whether they are equipped to handle big changes in climate. In a new study, researchers examine what happens after microbial communities move into new climate conditions. The study is a first step toward understanding the vulnerability of these ecosystems to climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JH0Xtz

Adults who sleep just six hours per night -- as opposed to eight -- may have a higher chance of being dehydrated, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DorLOU

Advances in understanding adolescent brain development may aid future treatments of mental illness and alcohol and substance use disorders, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qwIC9W

A genetic scan of a massive number of samples taken from tuberculosis patients across China has shown a surprising genetic uniformity: just two 'strains' of the tuberculosis bacterium account for 99.4 percent of all cases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QkKttF

Scientists have made a surprising discovery in their mission to understand how cells stay healthy, uncovering an important connection between a cell's sugar metabolism and its antioxidant response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AO7pfj

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown molecular vulnerability in two rare, aggressive, and hard-to-treat types of cancer, and say it may be possible to attack this weakness with targeted drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F7DrHH

Decisions about whether to build, remove or modify dams involve complex trade-offs that are often accompanied by social and political conflict. A group of researchers from the natural and social sciences, engineering, arts and humanities has joined forces to show how, where and when it may be possible to achieve a more efficient balance among these trade-offs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oq9JwL

For sweeping drama, it's hard to beat hydropower from dams -- a renewable source of electricity that helped build much of the developed world. Yet five scientists say that behind roaring cascades is a legacy of underestimated costs and overestimated value. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PBV6v9

Many farms have areas where the ground either floods or does not retain enough water or fertilizer for crops to thrive. Such marginal lands could become useful and potentially profitable if they are planted with perennial bioenergy crops such as shrub willow and switchgrass, researchers report. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RB69Si

Increased production of corn in the United States has largely been credited to advances in farming technology but new research shows that changing temperatures play a significant role in crop yield. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OrKs5b

Astronomers have found what could be one of the universe's oldest stars, made almost entirely of materials spewed from the Big Bang. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PLYtzo

Although dairy pastoralism once made Mongolian steppe herders successful enough to conquer most of Asia and Europe, the origins of this way of life on the East Asian steppe are still unclear. Now an international team of researchers has uncovered evidence that dairying arrived in Mongolia as early as 1300 BC through a process of cultural transmission rather than population replacement or migration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Rztfcf

Quantum systems can be manipulated with extremely high, but not with perfect precision. Researchers have now demonstrated how errors that occur during such operations can be monitored and corrected on the fly. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SKRyFs

The accepted hierarchy of human senses -- sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell -- is not universally true across all cultures, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yOQ0lq

Researchers have identified proteins that may be useful in both earlier diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and in more accurate disease prognosis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SMfTuq

Scientists have found that the protein NGA1 is critical for plants to have normal responses to dehydration. The study shows how NGA1 controls transcription of a key gene that ultimately allows plants to survive after periods of drought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zxqvV8

Researchers have uncovered the statistical rules that govern how gigantic colonies of fire ants form bridges, ladders and floating rafts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yTKUo5

New research could help explain why stress early in life can create vulnerabilities to mood and anxiety disorders later on. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AP0env

Two decades ago, a landmark study highlighted the prevalence of medical errors and called for a national commitment to reduce patient harm. Despite substantial investment by government and private institutions to increase patient safety, progress has been slow and uneven. A new study sheds light on what more can be done. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SPVm8C

A new study suggests drinking coffee may protect you against developing both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zwF8Ir

Water researchers have found a way to fight the 'king of poisons' that accounts for one of every 20 deaths in Bangladesh. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OosT6g

Web browsers use GPUs to render graphics on desktops, laptops, and smart phones. GPUs are also used to accelerate applications on the cloud and data centers. GPUs are usually programmed using application programming interfaces, or APIs, such as OpenGL. OpenGL is accessible by any application on a desktop with user-level privileges. Since desktop or laptop machines by default come with the graphics libraries and drivers installed, the attack can be implemented easily using graphics APIs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PDCGdr

New studies reveal that small, membrane-bound particles transported between cells have wide-ranging and long-term effects in the brain and throughout the body, from helping neurons communicate to passing the effects of stress onto the next generation. Such extracellular vesicles released from the brain into the blood can also provide a window into brain pathology to help with disease diagnosis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qh0CjI

The United States Olympic Committee begins proceedings to strip USA Gymnastics of its status as a national governing body, saying "athletes deserve better". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QnbVHg

The film will finally premiere 46 years after it was filmed, following legal disputes. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Pa0xC1

The star died from an accidental overdose involving cocaine, fentanyl and alcohol, a coroner says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qxkjs9