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Humans think using their brain's navigation system: Researchers combine individual threads of evidence to form a theory of human thinking. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PkDLHs

Researchers have made the surprising discovery that the number of calories people burn while at rest changes with the time of day. When at rest, people burn 10 percent more calories in the late afternoon and early evening than in the early morning hours. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zEE9Gp

"That's what the voters wanted," the judge reportedly said as he released alleged violent criminals. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PlVQ8p

The way they move belies the true ages of the almost 3,000 stars populating one of the richest star clusters known. Astronomers recently discovered the stars all were born in the same generation, solving a long-standing puzzle about how stars evolve. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qs4ApJ

One of the world's premier diving destinations owes its reputation as a hot spot of marine biodiversity to being undisturbed over millions of years, according to ecologists. The researchers conclude that patterns of high diversity may take tens of millions of years to arise, but can be wiped out in a few years by human impacts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PjjQsr

A recent article explores aspects of the environmental conditions that can potentially lead to hypoxia in the Mississippi Bight region of the northern Gulf of Mexico. This area extends from Apalachicola in Florida to the Mississippi River Delta. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yUefif

In the first study of its kind, scientists show that the return of large terrestrial carnivores can lead to improved stream structure and function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Oz5wqC

For the first time, researchers have succeeded in directly measuring the aerodynamics of flying animals as they maneuver in the air. Previously, the upstroke of the wings was considered relatively insignificant compared to the powerful downstroke but, in a new study, biologists have observed that it is on the upstroke of the wings that bats often turn. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Fe6qJX

Scientists have shown that mutations in specific genes that destroy motor neurons and thereby cause the devastating effects of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis -- also known as ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease -- also attack sensory neurons. The discovery indicates that studying sensory neurons could provide new mechanistic insights to prevent, slow, or even reverse ALS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yWo3Iw

The most common test for glaucoma can underestimate the severity of the condition by not detecting the presence of central vision loss, also known as macular degeneration, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OABgff

A new study focuses on hydrodynamic effects of external disturbances on fluids at critical points, including inconsistent turbulence in all directions, or anisotropy, and varying degrees of compressibility. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yWPqSz

The effectiveness of nanopore biosensors capable of identifying sugar chains from biological molecules involved in key biological processes also depends on the nanopore's electrical charge and inner pore design. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F8TjK0

Small chemical changes in the DNA building blocks, which may be influenceable by lifestyle factors, can reduce the amount of IGFBP2. Researchers now report that these epigenetic changes increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. Moreover, people with high blood levels of the binding protein IGFBP2 are less likely to develop this metabolic disorder. The changes in the blood are already detectable a few years prior to the onset of the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DuoTQM

In a new study, researchers report that when cancer cells become invasive (metastatic), they start behaving in 'predatory' ways. Metastatic cancer cells differ from their non-metastatic counterparts not only in their genetics, but also in their moving strategy: they spread more rapidly and are more directional than non-invasive cancer cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RGm7Ld

Cognitive biologists and comparative psychologists have just studied hook tool making in a non-human primate species -- the orangutan. To the researchers' surprise the apes spontaneously manufactured hook tools out of straight wire within the very first trial and in a second task unbent curved wire to make a straight tool. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FctCIo

A combination of the standard-of-care chemotherapy drug known as azacitidine, with nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, demonstrated an encouraging response rate and overall survival in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia, according to new findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qAwODq

The body's internal clock could play a critical role in the fight against certain types of liver cancer, according to a recent preclinical study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QpBGXu

By eliminating one type of immune cell in the brain, researchers were able to erase any evidence of inflammation following traumatic brain injury, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qwHTFI

Stanford researchers retooled an electron microscope to work with visible light and gas flow, making it possible to watch a photochemical reaction as it swept across a nanoparticle the size of a single cold virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FlbzQ6

A national voting problems hotline received a third more calls than in 2014, but was the election affected? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DbxPcP

Scientists have thought that the main determinant of maximal longevity in warm-blooded animals -- which varies from as little as 2 to as many as 211 years -- is a species' metabolic rate, which is inversely related to body size. It follows that at 2 years of life, small animals with high metabolic rates are already old, but large animals with low metabolic rates are still young. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ATBOZS

The immune system of a pregnant woman is altered during pregnancy, but not in the way previously believed, according to a new study. This study shows that the thymus, an organ of the immune system located close to the heart, plays an important role during a normal pregnancy in ensuring that the mother's immune system protects against infection while at the same time tolerating the fetus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JMtFcq

Scientists have developed a piece of hardware to demonstrate how our brains function, as part of a growing range of equipment which uses DIY and 3D printable models to open up access to science education. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ATBLxa

Exposure to blue light decreases blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDr6wa

An international team of researchers has transferred certain structural characteristics of natural enzymes, which ensure particularly high catalytic activity, to metallic nanoparticles. The desired chemical reaction thus did not take place at the particle surface as usual, but in channels inside the metal particles -- and with three times higher catalytic activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JSvqFe

Scientists say they have identified what may be an ancient light-sensing mechanism in modern mouse retinal cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ATyrlL

It may be tempting for parents or coaches to urge young children to specialize in one sport early on to help maximize their chance at making it to the big leagues, but that might not be the best path to success. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qz7HAW

Researchers have devised a new method to rank hotels more accurately. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QAHtJy

Outdoor air pollution is a major health threat worldwide. New research found that exposure to certain air pollutants is linked to increased emergency department visits for respiratory and cardiovascular diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qDgge9

Layered transition metal dichalcogenides or TMDCs -- materials composed of metal nanolayers sandwiched between two other layers of chalcogens -- have become extremely attractive to the research community. Similar to graphene, they not only retain some of the unique properties of the bulk material, but also demonstrate direct-gap semiconducting behavior, excellent electrocatalytic activity and unique quantum phenomena such as charge density waves. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2JP8uGB

After exploring every possible correlation, researchers shed new light on a long-standing question about what triggers cell division. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F8OrnS

Beatboxing is a musical art form in which performers use their vocal tract to create percussive sounds, and a team of researchers is using real-time MRI to study the production of beatboxing sounds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QAHnSc

In a clinical trial involving 18,924 patients from 57 countries who had suffered a recent heart attack or threatened heart attack, researchers have found that the cholesterol-lowering drug alirocumab reduced the chance of having additional heart problems or stroke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qCDr8m

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – The No. 25 Saint John's University basketball team was picked to win the MIAC title for the second consecutive year in the league's 2018-19 preseason coaches' poll released Thursday, Nov. 8. - MIAC Release from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2DbHFLt

Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 85, suffered three rib fractures in a fall, a court spokeswoman says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SVSXJt

Jake announces the split on Twitter saying it is the "healthiest thing for both of us". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qApkAr

Tens of thousands are disappointed trying to get tickets for her talk at London's South Bank. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RIILCt

Remarkable rules have been detected in the apparent chaos of disequilibrium processes. Different systems behave identically in many ways, if they belong to the same 'universality class'. This means that experiments can be carried out with quantum systems that are easy to handle, in order to obtain precise information about other systems that cannot be directly studied in the experiment -- such as the Big Bang. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Dtjlpy

Patients hospitalized with a cardiovascular event are more likely to die within one year if they have low health literacy, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RIVMMm

A new study has shown vultures use their very own social networks to take advantage of thermal updrafts which help them fly vast distances. Researchers examined how the vultures seemed to make risky but efficient choices when it came to their flight patterns by observing other birds in the network. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DtIaSj

A school district in Florida has adopted a phonics-based platform to help students develop a solid foundation in reading, wri - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Fo5Edt

A high-school special-education teacher has created a four-step approach to help her students develop resilience and cope wit - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qyHlim

Mobile technology is changing the education landscape, Apple Education executive Jon Landis said this week at the State Educa - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FcMqr4

A middle-school English teacher in Michigan is using an innovative approach to engage students with literature and reading.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qBqRWP

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In Louisiana, some undocumented and refugee students are being prevented from joining athletic association-backed soccer team - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qAkXoQ

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions' tendered his resignation on Wednesday and has left his mark on education policy in the cou - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Fl2YNk

Nine states are using their Every Student Succeeds Act accountability plans to apply separate academic growth measurements to - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qIGigd

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Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has received a $598,402 National Science Foundation grant to implement and analyze  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qBqv2r

Historically, stigma and issues of accessibility have kept many hungry students from eating school breakfast.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Fbw0PG

Every year, teachers spend significant amounts of time doing on-the-job professional development.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qBqr2H

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A first-of-its-kind study shows that the sea star microbiome is critically important to the progression of the wasting disease that is killing these animals from Mexico to Alaska -- and that an imbalance of microbes might be the culprit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PLFEML

A new study indicates that a newer type of artificial hip known as a 'modular dual mobility' implant could reduce the risk of dislocation in patients who need a revision surgery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RGtMck

A study shows that HIV-2 is more pathogenic than previously demonstrated. The new findings indicate that early treatment should be applied to all patients with HIV, not only to those with HIV-1. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PL8exL

Chemists report that they have inhibited the biosynthesis of a bacterial signal and, as a result, blocked the infectious properties of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, the most common germ found in health care facilities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D9SsG0

Experimenting with mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have added to evidence that a hormone best known for helping regulate hunger and body weight might also ease breathing problems experienced during sleep more effectively when given through the nose. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PL8cWF

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA) are two conditions that cause pain and stiffness in the joints. They have different causes and treatments. Learn about the differences between RA and OA here. from Body Aches News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2SUJFgN

The first large study of surgical opioid prescribing and patient usage shows the potential for reduced amounts and the importance of safe disposal of unused pills. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PfALMw

A New Jersey man wins three in a row on scratch cards including the top prize. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Da3OKo

The trial will decide if the infamous Mexican drug lord will spend the rest of his life in jail. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2JN1lqi

কিছু লক্ষণ আপনার শরীরেই ফুটে উঠবে, যা দেখে আপনি বুঝে নিতে পারবেন আপনার যকৃৎ বা লিভার অসুস্থ কিনা! from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2SWqymn

The verification system will be voluntary until it becomes harder to fool, says Facebook. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2qwebRc

অফিসের জরুরি মিটিং, কোনও সামাজিক বা সাংস্কৃতিক অনুষ্ঠানের মাঝে বার বার হাই উঠতে থাকলে সত্যিই খুব অস্বস্তিতে পড়তে হয়। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2JUp2NP

কটন বাড ব্যবহারকারীদের মধ্যে প্রায় ৩৬ শতাংশ মানুষ এর ক্ষতিকর দিকগুলি সম্পর্কে অবগত। কিন্তু আক্ষেপের বিষয় হল, সবে জেনেও তাঁরা দিনের পর দিন কটন বাড ব্যবহার করে চলেছেন। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2SSjGXg

Donald Trump's opponents raise fears over the inquiry after he fired his attorney general. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2POlnWZ

Police respond to mass shooting at bar in Thousand Oaks, California from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DtbwjC

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects people in different ways, but there are some common symptoms. In this article, learn what it feels like to have RA and how to cope. from Body Aches News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2QrpW6N

A Black-winged Stilt (Himantopus himantopus), photographed near Stanhope in Victoria. from David Kleinert Photography https://ift.tt/2qHZ7A9

A system proposed by world war two codebreaker Alan Turing more than 60 years ago can explain the patterning of tooth-like scales possessed by sharks, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2F7qxcI

The technology of these tools is evolving rapidly. Standalone machines can now perform limited tasks raising the question of whether machines will ever completely replace doctors? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RIDI5g

High blood pressure, smoking and diabetes increase the risk of heart attack in both sexes but they have more impact in women than they do in men. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PO7nwm

The device, which works via a sensor attached to the skin, has been available on prescription since November 2017. Users can access glucose readings by scanning the sensor with a portable reader or a smartphone app. The reading comes with an arrow that indicates whether glucose is rising or falling. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DtASOa

A new flexible sensor can map blood-oxygen levels over large areas of skin, tissue and organs, potentially giving doctors a new way to monitor healing wounds in real time. The sensor is made of organic electronics printed on bendable plastic that molds to the contours of the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RH0lH1

A warmer, drier climate is expected is increase the likelihood of larger-scale forest disturbances such as wildfires, insect outbreaks, disease and drought, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2z0vbn9

Researchers have taken a huge step towards making smart devices that do not use batteries or require charging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OxaVP4

Goffin's cockatoos can tear cardboard into long strips as tools to reach food -- but fail to adjust strip width to fit through narrow openings, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SR38ix

Plants reap energy from the sun using two photosynthesis pathways, C3 and C4. A new study suggests that water availability drove the expansion of C4 species, which may help to explain how different plant lineages came to be distributed on the planet today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2yVbJIw

Jeff Sessions' own chief-of-staff will replace the departing attorney general from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Plc6qc

Jim Acosta was called a "rude, terrible person" by Mr Trump at the press conference on Wednesday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2ASjoZF

Australian telecoms executive, Robyn Denholm, will take over the role while Musk, remains chief executive. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2OvirtP

The office was fumigated following the double fright caused by spiders employees could not identify. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2JMo1Hn

The ship was forced to return to Europe and 254 of the refugees later died in concentration camps. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2yWsClU

Jeff Sessions was one of Donald Trump's earliest supporters, but their relationship soured long before he was asked to resign. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Fdrm3x

President Trump's confrontational exchange with CNN's White House reporter Jim Acosta. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QrZI3Q

After the Democrats took back the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi is back in the spotlight. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Du3A1H

Supporters of the Democratic candidate in Georgia's gubernatorial race say they won't give up all the state's votes are counted. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PgVFuP

এই গবেষণার রিপোর্টে বলা হয়েছে, প্রতিদিন এক কাপ কফি পান করলে লিভার সিরোসিসের ঝুঁকি ২২ শতাংশ পর্যন্ত কমে যায়। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2OwcXyE

An investigational oral antibiotic called zoliflodacin was well-tolerated and successfully cured most cases of uncomplicated gonorrhea when tested in a Phase 2 multicenter clinical trial, according to new findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QquLNF

Quantitative three-dimensional analysis of bone wear patterns can provide insight into the manufacture and use of early human tools, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PepfB8

Researchers are using isotopic analysis to track where elusive hawks were fledged. This technique helps wildlife managers identify critical habitat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zDnt1E

Laser-based 'optical tweezers' could levitate uranium and plutonium particles, thus allowing the measurement of nuclear recoil during radioactive decay. This technique provides a new method for conducting the radioactive particle analysis essential to nuclear forensics from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DuRdCD

Research is showing how Magellanic penguins fare during the winter months when they spend months at sea feeding. They have discovered that oceanographic features are more likely to negatively impact the body conditions of Magellanic penguin females, but not males, when the penguins return to their nesting grounds in spring. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qBXdRr

A pioneering technique designed to spot differences between immune cells in tumours could speed the development of cancer treatments, research suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Fatl8X

New genetic analysis of white rhino populations suggests it could be possible to rescue the critically endangered northern white rhinoceros from extinction, using the genes of its less threatened southern cousin. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QxpdRG