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US adviser hints at evicting China from WTO

One of President Trump's top advisers says that China has 'misbehaved'. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2KkuTvJ

শরীরে কৃমি বাসা বেঁধেছে বুঝবেন কী করে? জেনে নিন

আসুন কয়েকটি এর কয়েকটি উপসর্গ চিনে নেওয়া যাক... from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2A9WpYr

Anabolic steroids linked to higher rates of premature death in men

Men who use androgenic anabolic steroids -- such as testosterone -- may face a higher risk of early death and of experiencing more hospital admissions, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R3vXH1

How Chile accomplished its renewable energy boom

Chile is currently undergoing a renewable energy boom. Today, it's the second largest market for renewable energies in Latin America, and in 2016 Chile was the top-scoring renewable energy producer in the Americas and second in the world, beaten only by China. Two decades ago, when this process started, this transformation was unthinkable. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qi2Geq

Slowed brainwaves linked to early signs of brain cells going haywire due to dementia

To turn back the clock on Alzheimer's disease, many researchers are seeking ways to effectively diagnose the neurodegenerative disorder earlier. One potential way to do this is by tracking a person's brainwave activity, which slows down in certain brain regions that are likely to be affected by the disease next, according to recent findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PGliFw

Routine vitamin B12 screening may prevent irreversible nerve damage in type-2 diabetes

Patients with type-2 diabetes, taking metformin, should have their vitamin B12 levels assessed more regularly to avoid irreversible nerve damage, according to a new study. The study findings suggest that earlier detection of vitamin B12 deficiency through routine screening of all metformin-treated, type-2 diabetes patients could reduce their risk of developing irreversible, painful and potentially disabling nerve damage. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2GORD

Cutting the legs off cancer

Melanoma skin cancer tumors grow larger and are more likely to metastasize due to interactions between a pair of molecules, according to experiments in mice and human cells. The results may restore the potential for a type of cancer therapy previously abandoned in clinical trials. The results also implicate one molecule already connected to obesity and dementia as a potential cause of metastasis, or spread of cancer cells to other areas of the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R4351w

Lake Erie algal blooms 'seeded' internally by overwintering cells in lake-bottom sediments

Western Lake Erie's annual summer algal blooms are triggered, at least in part, by cyanobacteria cells that survive the winter in lake-bottom sediments, then emerge in the spring to 'seed' the next year's bloom, according to a new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S3GaTS

Keep slapping on that sunscreen

It's safe to slap on the sunscreen this summer -- in repeated doses -- despite what you may have read about the potential toxicity of sunscreens, researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FAlYrk

New 'smart' material with potential biomedical, environmental uses

By combining seaweed-derived alginate with the nanomaterial graphene oxide, researchers have developed a new material that's durable and can respond dynamically to its environment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qXP5uD

Snails become risk-takers when hungry

Research demonstrates that snails take more risks when hungry, risking potentially harmful substances in order to survive. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KvzgEF

Advancement in drug therapies may provide new treatment for Cutaneous leishmaniasis

Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a parasitic infection caused by Leishmania parasite. CL cases have increased dramatically in Syria and neighboring countries due to conflict-related displacement of Syrians. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FvOjiy

Migrant caravan: Troops 'unarmed' at US-Mexico border, Mattis says

Military officers will not have guns or be able to arrest migrants, the US defence secretary says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QYxLB7

Ariana Grande hits out at Piers Morgan over Little Mix nude row

The argument about Little Mix posing nude has been bubbling all week. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zkHk6C

Wild coffee plants, Christmas trees and chocolate's tree are surprisingly poorly protected

An indicator to measure plant conservation shows a wide range of wild plants used for food, medicine, shelter, fuel, livestock forage and other valuable purposes are at risk. These include wild populations of firs used for Christmas trees, the original types of kitchen-cupboard staples like vanilla, chamomile, cacao and cinnamon, wild relatives of crops like coffee, and non-cultivated plants used by bees to make honey. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S4gR45

Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men

Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KqSStc

Environmental exposures early in life modify immune responses

The prevalence of allergic diseases has increased significantly over the last decades, creating substantial financial and societal burdens. Due to this, researchers are trying to discover new approaches to the prevention and treatment of these diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DQEUAr

Typically human: Babies recognize nested structures similar to our grammar

At a mere five months of age, babies seemingly have the ability to recognize very complex grammatical structures. That is what a research team has now shown. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BqKYgV

Scientists study puncture performance of cactus spines

The same traits that allow barbed cactus spines to readily penetrate animal flesh also make the spines more difficult to dislodge, a new study finds. The microscopic barbs on the spines are layered like shingles and sized perfectly to snag muscle and collagen fibers. When testing the anchoring power of various spines, the researchers discovered that a single cholla spine could hoist a half-pound hank of pork shoulder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KoPxLh

Underlying mechanisms of 3d tissue formation

Scientists utilize simulations and laboratory experiments to find that cells sense the mechanical forces to form the primordial eye, the optic cup. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QaQSuv

How do flying bees make perfect turns?

Bees adjust their speed to keep turning forces constant, new research shows. The findings can be applied to robots and autonomous vehicles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TxB7N9

Putting a face on a cell surface

With the help of machine learning, researchers have been able to thoroughly describe the repertoire proteins on the cell surface for the first time. The latest findings are opening up new approaches in pharmaceutical research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DDD5pT

Evolution: South Africa's hominin record is a fair-weather friend

The fossil record of early hominins in South Africa is biased towards periods of drier climate, suggests a study of cave deposits. This finding suggests there are gaps in the fossil record, potentially obscuring evolutionary patterns and affecting our understanding of both the habitats and dietary behaviors of early hominins in this region. South Africa's highest concentration of early hominin fossils comes from the 'Cradle of Humankind' caves northwest of Johannesburg. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2qWbMzm

Climate of small star TRAPPIST 1's seven intriguing worlds

New research from astronomers gives updated climate models for the seven planets around the star TRAPPIST-1. The work also could help astronomers more effectively study planets around stars unlike our sun, and better use the resources of the James Webb Space Telescope. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S6JKfX

Brain-computer interface enables people with paralysis to control tablet devices

Three clinical trial participants with paralysis chatted with family and friends, shopped online and used other tablet computer applications, all by just thinking about pointing and clicking a mouse. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OUMSJX

Study uncovers link between air pollution and intellectual disabilities in children

British children with intellectual disabilities are more likely than their peers to live in areas with high outdoor air pollution, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zlODel

InSight: Nasa's Mars mission on target for landing

The American space agency says its InSight Mars lander is on a near-perfect Thanksgiving trajectory. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FAhelI

Probiotics no help to young kids with stomach virus

A major US study has found that a commonly used probiotic is not effective in improving symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting in young children with gastroenteritis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AbvRpw

Americans coping with Thanksgiving travel woes

The holiday getaway is under way in the US, with over 48 million drivers expected on the roads. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qf4KE4

NASA InSight Landing on Mars: Milestones

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On Nov. 26, NASA's InSight spacecraft will blaze through the Martian atmosphere and set a lander gently on the surface in less time than it takes to cook a hard-boiled egg. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2qXaSTf

Devin Lima: Singer with US boy band LFO dies at 41

Devin Lima was one third of the pop group, who had hits with Summer Girls and Girl on TV. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2KpfXN0

Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump's 'Obama judge' gibe

It is extremely rare for any member of the Supreme Court to clash with a US president. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DQf13J

No Plans Of Leaving: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Fires Back At Critics

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In a sometimes testy and awkward interview, Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that despite calls for his resignation, he is not stepping down. (Image credit: Chesnot/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2DQFbDr

Investor says sorry for huge losses

James Cordier blames the losses that could total $150m on a "rogue wave" in the oil and gas markets. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DNCHFW

NASA InSight Team on Course for Mars Touchdown

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NASA's Mars InSight spacecraft is on track for a soft touchdown on the surface of the Red Planet on Nov. 26. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2zoKPJf

Child's note tells driver bus hit his parked car

A sixth grade student in the US left a note for a driver telling him who had hit his vehicle. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DxQCPH

John Allen Chau: Who is US man killed in remote islands?

John Allen Chau, slain by islanders, was reportedly an adventurer on a religious mission. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Bow3nm

Gordon Parks: 'His camera was a weapon against poverty'

A century ago Gordon Parks was born into poverty and segregation in Kansas. Now his photography is on show in Washington. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Qa2RZu

A woman who makes pies look like paintings

Canadian Jessica Clark-Bojin bakes the portraits of pop culture characters directly on to her desserts. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2R1LSWq

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's trial: Six startling claims

Gold-plated rifles and a fatal handshake snub - what we've been told about Joaquin Guzman so far. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FCPFYT

No. 10 Whitworth Visits No. 3 SJU Saturday in NCAA Second Round

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No. 3/5 Saint John's (11-0 overall) plays host to No. 10/11 Whitworth (10-0 overall) in the second round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs at noon Saturday, Nov. 24, in Clemens Stadium. - Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM, St. Cloud; KOWZ-1170 AM and FM 106.3, Owatonna; WDGY-740 AM, 92.1 FM, 103.7 FM and 107.1 HDZ, Twin Cities) | Live Stats/Live Video | Game Notes | Whitworth Football | Online Tickets from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2DBFNvZ

Police: Concrete thrown from bridge kills US driver

A man has died after a concrete block thrown onto a highway from a bridge hit him in the face. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2TryPPH

SJU Hockey Hosts Two Non-Conference Games This Weekend

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The Johnnie hockey team returns to non-conference play with a pair of home games over Thanksgiving weekend at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. SJU hosts Concordia (Wis.) for a 7 p.m. contest Friday, Nov. 23 and No. 14 Marian (Wis.) at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24. – Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University https://ift.tt/2R1Rfom

Harry Leslie Smith: Thousands send support to ill veteran

Thousands send messages for RAF veteran Harry Leslie Smith, with #IStandWithHarry trending on Twitter. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FJ2Ac2

শ্বেতী নিয়ে চিন্তিত? জেনে নিন কী করবেন?

শ্বেতীর সম্পর্কে অজ্ঞতার কারণে শ্বেতীতে আক্রান্ত রোগীকে দেখলে আঁতকে ওঠেন অনেকে। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2qVtX8k

How teachers with trauma can cope

The effects of childhood trauma on students are an increasing focus for schools nationwide, but high-school English teacher E - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qWLBbP

Principal: Turn meetings into PD opportunities

A faculty meeting can be an opportunity for school leaders to engage educators in meaningful professional development, sugges - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FuMuT0

More schools aim to use tech to replace snow days

School districts in some states -- including Illinois, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota and Ohio -- are experimenting with having st - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qWQvFR

Districts cut food costs by joining co-ops

Some school districts are joining food purchasing co-ops to reduce food service costs and prioritize healthy eating.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FCzRW3

Puerto Rico taps former La. schools chief to aid recovery

The Department of Education of Puerto Rico has hired Paul Pastorek, former head of Louisiana's schools, to help its schools g - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r0pPnD

Some schools experiment with combining age levels

Educators at three schools -- one each in Hawaii, Virginia and Massachusetts -- report that multiage classes are improving ou - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FyEiRD

More than meets the eye: How audiobooks support IEPs & personalized learning

Students benefit from audiobooks -- whether or not they qualify for special services due to a learning disability.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qYHzj5

Free webinar: Engage the Brain

Join curriculum and design specialist Allison Posey, author of "Engage the Brain: How to Design for Learning That Taps into t - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FxuJm4

SmartBrief will not publish Thursday, Friday

In observance of Thanksgiving in the US, SmartBrief will not publish Thursday and Friday. Publication will resume Monday. from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2qX693N

Science is not meant to cure us of mystery, but to reinvent and reinvigorate it.

Robert Sapolsky, biologist from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Fxvk7a

ইউরিক অ্যাসিড কী? এর জন্য কী কী সমস্যা হয়? কী করবেন?

ইউরিক অ্যাসিড সম্পর্কে আমাদের অনেক ভ্রান্ত ধারণা আছে। সঠিক তথ্য কী, চলুন জেনে নেওয়া যাক... from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2DzXBHK

Cindy McCain: I'll never get over Trump's war hero slur on husband

The president said her husband was not a war hero - Cindy McCain tells the BBC she may never get over it. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DBBsIY

Women benefit from mammography screening beyond age 75

Women age 75 years and older should continue to get screening mammograms because of the comparatively high incidence of breast cancer found in this age group, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KpQnaK

Removing toxic mercury from contaminated water

Water which has been contaminated with mercury and other toxic heavy metals is a major cause of environmental damage and health problems worldwide. Now, researchers present a totally new way to clean contaminated water, through an electrochemical process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bo5PRZ

Traffic noise stresses out frogs, but some have adapted

A new study reveals the negative effects of traffic noise on frogs and how some frogs have adapted. Traffic noise is stressful to frogs and impairs the production of skin peptides that defend against pathogens like chytrid fungus. Frogs from ponds near noisy highways show a dampened stress response and altered immune profile when exposed to noise compared to frogs from quiet ponds, suggesting they have adapted to reduce the negative effects of traffic noise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q5Ww1d

When it comes to love: Personality matters

Throughout history, competitive advantages have helped men and women achieve increased success in their occupation, sport, artistic endeavors, their ability to acquire and secure resources, and ultimately, their survival. Now a study shows the same can be said for sex and procreation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zkZLIf

Optimized Prime: How AI And Anticipation Power Amazon's 1-Hour Deliveries

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Amazon executives often evoke magic when talking about fast shipping. Now in a race for one-hour deliveries, few retailers can afford to keep up. And few rely quite so much on artificial intelligence. (Image credit: Claire Harbage/NPR) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2TuytaR

NY Stock Exchange President: 'A man wouldn't get that question'

Stacey Cunningham is the first female president of the New York Stock Exchange. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Fwm5nS

US man 'killed in India by endangered Andamans tribe'

The isolated Sentinelese tribe of the Andaman islands has always resisted outside contact. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FAEY9g

এই সহজ পরীক্ষায় জেনে নিন আপনার হার্ট সুস্থ কিনা!

এ বার হার্টের সুস্থতা পরীক্ষা করার সহজ পদ্ধতিটির সম্পর্কে জেনে নেওয়া যাক... from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2DyKpmC

Spider Orchid and Fly

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A Spider Orchid and fly, photographed in the Warby-Ovens National Park, Victoria. from David Kleinert Photography https://ift.tt/2PLOURV

Four reasons that Apple shares have been falling

Shares in the tech giant have dropped 25% since their October peak - so what's the problem? from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DPkSWZ