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A minimally invasive treatment for retinal detachment gives patients sharper vision, less distortion and reduced side-effects, according to the findings of a recent trial. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S9syGK

First Lady Melania Trump designed them around a the theme of "American Treasures". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PWGQhv

Months of old-fashioned fieldwork helped define the range and unique characteristics of the recently discovered Atlantic Coast leopard frog. A recent study pinpointed the frog's range along the Eastern Seaboard, its unusual call and a list of distinguishing traits. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r6YPmj

A new study describes a molecule that seeks out melanoma cells, for imaging and potentially for therapy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHTTP9

An unlikely collaboration between archaeologists desperate to put names to shells at Mayan dig sites and an ichthyologist led to the first molecular study of Mexican and Central American freshwater mussels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r5d6A9

A new study shows extreme heat events both in the summer and in the winter are increasing across the US and Canada, while extreme cold events in summer and winter are declining. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DX2gEP

Some patients with coronary artery disease have inadequate blood flow to the heart muscle during periods of mental/emotional stress. This condition -- called 'mental stress-induced myocardial ischemia' (MSIMI) -- is related to the severity of plaque buildup in the coronary arteries in men but not women, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TJUtPc

Studies by Brazilian researchers could have applications in crude oil pumping and missions to Mars, among others. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FHU115

Inspired by Actinia, a sea organism that ensnares its prey with its tentacles, a team of researchers has developed a method for efficiently treating water. The research used a material known as a nanocoagulant to rid water of contaminants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FRUeP0

They faced a perilous journey to reach the US. Now, there is a tortuous process to win asylum. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PTBmDW

The US president says the Brexit agreement is "great for the EU". from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FEPYCn

A new study has identified a novel molecular driver of lethal prostate cancer, along with a molecule that could be used to attack it. The findings were made in laboratory mice. If confirmed in humans, they could lead to more effective ways to control certain aggressive types of prostate cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AokbzS

A new classification system adds real-world complexity to social dilemmas like the paradigmatic 'tragedy of the commons.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zswyLx

Scientists have identified a previously unknown, large-scale association between molecular gene expression activity in blood leukocyte cells and altered neural responses to speech in toddlers with autism as measured with functional magnetic resonance imaging. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TNMC3h

Materials scientists have discovered a new class of carbides expected to be among the hardest materials and the highest melting points in existence. Made from inexpensive metals, the new materials may soon find use in a wide range of industries from machinery and hardware to aerospace. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5p5qH

Researchers have identified a healthy personality prototype in a recent study using a contemporary trait perspective. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmn70j

A surge in cocaine deaths is being blamed on fentanyl, a synthetic opioid far stronger than morphine. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DZxCKT

He Jiankui says he undertook the experiment in order to protect the twin baby girls from HIV. The claim is being met with international skepticism and condemnation. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2RgtCc3

The insects known as Hemiptera are not a particularly glamorous bunch. This group includes stink bugs, bed bugs, litter bugs, scale insects and aphids. Their closest relatives are thrips, bark lice and parasitic lice. But these insects together make up one of the twiggiest branches of the tree of life. A new study uses molecular data to tease out their family relationships and evolutionary history. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJ0UPI

A material based on a natural product of bones and citrus fruit, called citrate, provides the extra energy that stem cells need to form new bone tissue, according to bioengineers. Their new understanding of the mechanism that allows citrate to aid in bone regeneration will help the researchers develop slow-release, biodegradable, citrate-releasing scaffolds to act as bone-growth templates to speed up healing in the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KFNpiF

Mars has just received its newest robotic resident. NASA's Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) lander successfully touched down on the Red Planet after an almost seven-month, 300-million-mile (458-million-kilometer) journey from Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7Vq6K

The American children of one of China's most-wanted fugitives are barred from leaving the country. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2r7GWUA

The touchdown marks the eighth time NASA has successfully landed a spacecraft on Mars. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2TOtZMG

NASA's InSight spacecraft is on target for Mars landing at around noon PST today. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2AnEmxX

Scientists have revealed the secrets of the key ring forming cascade in the biosynthesis of a globally used antibiotic. They hope their findings could lead to the development of antibiotics with improved properties and new biocatalysts for the clean and efficient synthesis of medicinally important molecules. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AnQhvD

"I don't believe it," the president said of his own government's report about climate change. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2KBnQik

Researchers have conducted simulations suggesting that graphene, in addition to its many other useful features, can be modified with special pores to act as a tunable filter or strainer for ions (charged atoms) in a liquid. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RhAPbQ

An important component of the microscopic machinery that drives cell death has been identified by scientists. Studying the 'pro-death' machinery that forces damaged, diseased or unwanted cells to die, the research team revealed a protein called VDAC2 was critical for the function of a key pro-death protein called Bax. The team also showed VDAC2 contributed to the killing of certain cancer cells by anti-cancer agents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DKLvM2

Advances in environmental technology: You don't need complex filters and laser systems to destroy persistent pollutants in water. Chemists have developed a new process that works using mere sunlight. The process is so simple that it can even be conducted outdoors under the most basic conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RlLEcY

Intermittent fasting helps lose weight and promotes health. However, it is not superior to conventional calorie restriction diets, scientists have found out in the largest investigation on intermittent fasting to date. The scientists conclude that there are many paths leading to a healthier weight. Everybody must find a diet plan that fits them best and then just do it! from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXBT86

The US space agency's robot is the first mission aiming to study the Red Planet's deep interior. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Ao8B84

Hassan al-Kontor, who spent months living in Kuala Lumpur airport, is coming to Canada as a refugee. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SfLYKm

An international study, focused on the analysis of the genome of more than 50,000 people worldwide, has identified twelve specific fragments of DNA related to the vulnerability of the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PTpWjE

Children around the world are not moving enough to maintain healthy growth and development, according to a new global report. The report compared 49 countries from six continents to assess global trends in childhood physical activity in developed and developing nations, resulting in the 'Global Matrix 3.0' comparison of grades. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RhrDnQ

An international team of researchers has identified a gene that regulates how quickly the body metabolizes alcohol as a key risk factor for alcohol dependence. The researchers also linked genetic factors associated with alcohol dependence to other psychiatric disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SeGzmK

A research team has successfully developed a new method for machine learning that allows an AI to make classifications without what is known as 'negative data,' a finding which could lead to wider application to a variety of classification tasks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJcwSz

Over the last half-century, Canada's Peace-Athabasca Delta has been slowly drying. A new study shows this loss of habitat is likely responsible for the decline of semi-aquatic muskrat, and could have larger implications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P1NSvT

Researchers successfully developed a biocontainment strategy for GMOs. Their new method prevents genetically modified microalgae from surviving outside of their test environment, enabling ways to more safely research the effects of GMOs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zrho9E

Researchers have developed a method that increases the signal strength from microbial electrochemical cells by up to 20 times. The secret is a film with an embedded bacterium: Shewanella oneidensis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJ9eib

For decades it was assumed that protein channels and protein pumps fulfilled completely different functions and worked independently of each other. Researchers have now elucidated the transport path of a protein complex that combines both mechanisms: it first receives potassium from the channel and then transfers it to the pump, from where it is transported to the cell. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SciqNt

New research, for the first time using actual income numbers from two generations of Australians, reveals they do not easily move from low-income to high-income bands, however mobility is greater than the US. The analysis also suggests that family structure -- who you're married to, when you have children and how many you have -- matters when it comes to income mobility. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7wRqI

Organic compounds undergo drastic variations in their chemical composition as they transfer from the ocean's surface to atmospheric aerosols which act as nuclei to form clouds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PTaap3

Heterotrimeric G proteins are important in G protein-coupled receptor signaling, which is important in the detection of various stimuli. Here, researchers found that the protein that regulates activities of G proteins, Gip1, contains a hydrophobic (water-fearing) space, with a unique molecular bonding arrangement that allows interactions with G proteins. These interactions remove G proteins from the cell membrane and sequester G proteins in the cytosol. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E04L9n

A researcher has found that one-fourth of the carbon held by soil is bound to minerals as far as six feet below the surface. The discovery opens a new possibility for dealing with the element as it continues to warm the Earth's atmosphere. One hitch: Most of that carbon is concentrated deep beneath the world's wet forests, and they won't sequester as much as global temperatures continue to rise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgYwkB

A new study shows that parents who learn how and why to speak 'parentese' can have a direct impact on their children's vocabulary. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DP59Xt

Conversion from the asexual to the sexual phase of the malaria parasite is necessary for its transmission to the mosquito. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P5bGyT

New research highlights a previously underexplored consequence: A wake effect from upwind wind farms that can reduce the energy production of their downwind neighbors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ReW0ep

A new study demonstrates that if animal groups are disturbed, this will have an impact on their collective behavior -- results may be transferable to other social units. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXtscW

Alcohol abuse is more complicated than simply drinking too much. There may be five separate types of problem drinkers, according to Penn State researchers, and each one may be more common at different stages of life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AmNa7e

The advantage is that electromagnetic light waves oscillate at petaherz frequency. This means that computers in the future could operate at speeds a million times faster than those of today. Scientists have now come one step closer to achieving this goal as they have succeeded in using ultra-short laser impulses to precisely control electrons in graphene. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BzhltC

Increased oil and gas activities could combine with ocean warming and acidification to have a significant negative impact on marine organisms, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KzRKDR

For the first time, physicists have successfully positioned an organic molecule on a substrate realizing two stable configurations. This may have application potential in molecular spintronics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Bzhihq

Our bodies contain two types of fat: white fat and brown fat. While white fat stores calories, brown fat burns energy and could help us lose weight. Now, scientists have found a way of making the white fat 'browner' and increasing the efficiency of brown fat. While their study was carried out in mice, they hope that this finding will translate into humans and provide a potential new drug to help fight obesity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FFl0du

New research demonstrates that consumer-grade drones are effective tools for monitoring marine species across multiple sites in the wild. The work shows that the technology can be a valuable platform for scientists and conservationists interested in studying populations of sharks, rays, sea turtles and other marine megafauna. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RmjJcw

Researchers have demonstrated the electromagnetic invisibility of objects using an alternative technique, based on filler cloaking. The novelty lies in achieving invisibility from the interior of the objects, without adding external layers. This approach brings numerous advantages and opens up new applications in optics, communications systems and bioengineering. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PU2BhL

If the softer tissue discs that connect spinal vertebrae wear down, they can cause back and neck pain. New, bioengineered implants may solve this problem. from Body Aches News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2FJaYIm

A black man killed by officers during a mall shooting "heightened the sense of threat", police say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Rlq0FK

Breast cancer survival rates are rising as screening and treatment improve. But breast cancer is still the most invasive cancer in women. Find out who might have a greater risk, what symptoms to look out for, and the treatment options a person might face. Plus, learn about the types of breast cancer and the stages. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2wopNLi

A Florida swamp walk leader said the rainbow sheen is the result of natural oils released by decaying vegetation from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DXlF8t

Chemists have developed the first molecular motor that can be powered by light alone. Its operation is therefore essentially independent of the temperature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TLVpm7

After harvest, apples can be stored for months in controlled atmosphere storage rooms where the temperature, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and humidity levels are adjusted to put them into hibernation. (Image credit: Getty Images/Westend61) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2Rk7ZHT

THC and CBD, bioactive substances produced by cannabis and sought by medical patients and recreational users, sprung to life thanks to ancient colonization of the plant's genome by viruses, researchers have found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7OI0J

A new kind of microscope has been developed: it creates 2D light sheets, penetrating biological tissues and causing special molecules to fluoresce. For the microscope to work, the tissue has to be made transparent, so the researchers developed new chemical procedures to 'clear' them. With this technique, extremely detailed pictures of intricate features of the nervous system of fruit flies are now possible. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0tg7m

The Flow Focusing technology (also known as GDVN, Gas Dynamic Virtual Nozzle), has been one of the key elements in the success of the first experiments carried out by the European XFEL project. It has been capable of generating jets of liquid of less than 2.5 microns in diameter with speeds that reach 100 metres per second. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zqXfAy

Studies have repeatedly linked maternal smoking during pregnancy with reduced sperm counts in male offspring. Now a research team has discovered that, independently of nicotine exposure from the mother, men whose fathers smoked at the time of pregnancy had half as many sperm as those with non-smoking fathers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KxsnSY

Scientists examined the mechanisms behind the resistance at the electrode-electrolyte interface of all-solid-state batteries. Their findings will aid in the development of much better Li-ion batteries with very fast charge/discharge rates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BxhYDY

A team of scientists has discovered a single-site, visible-light-activated catalyst that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into 'building block' molecules that could be used for creating useful chemicals. The discovery opens the possibility of using sunlight to turn a greenhouse gas into hydrocarbon fuels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FITNXh

A large volcanic eruption shook Deception Island, in Antarctica, 3,980 years ago, and not 8,300, as it was previously thought. This event was the largest eruption in the austral continent during the Holocene, and it was comparable in volume of ejected rock to the Tambora volcano eruption in 1815. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KyOXdZ

A human rights group says India should abandon efforts to retrieve the US missionary's body. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2RdAs1R

The complex flowers of the grass family have enormous economic importance, as their pollination leads to the production of grains such as rice, wheat, and corn. Grass species are notoriously difficult to study, however. Researchers present a cost-effective method using computer-assisted design (CAD) software to create high-quality, 3D digital representations of intricate plant structures that can advance understanding of pollination, with implications for both agriculture and weed control. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DXPlm2

The Open Society Foundation said "baseless claims" about its work made it impossible to continue. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PWwmi3

Researchers are using artificial intelligence to reduce the dose of a contrast agent that may be left behind in the body after MRI exams, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SbQSaZ

The carmaker plans to halt production at eight factories globally by the end of 2019. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2FF1AW8

Researchers conducted a pioneering study to unravel the genetic programs triggered upon inflammation in microglia, specialized resident immune cells of the central nervous system. Using state-of-the-art single-cell transcriptomics, they uncovered distinct gene expression profiles under inflammatory conditions that greatly differ from the profiles observed in steady state conditions and in neurodegenerative diseases. The findings may facilitate future studies on therapeutic approaches to restore normal microglia function in neurological disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KxvNp1

A Virginia school district is in its fourth year of piloting a personalized learning program at three schools.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RgnIY8

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Suspensions at a Washington, D.C., elementary school have decreased and student satisfaction has increased since they started - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PWVfde

An Ohio school district focused on high-quality teaching to improve outcomes for students and avoid a state takeover.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2RkQeYY

A rural Tennessee school district has adopted several education-technology tools to implement a personalized approach to lear - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PWVbdu

The US could see an 8.5% decline in public-school enrollment over the next decade because of declining birth rates, according - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Ra4L9K

School leaders in Virginia say they are preparing for the influx of families that might move to the area when Amazon's new he - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PWOKYa

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Eight of Paradise Unified School District's nine schools were destroyed by California's Camp Fire, which has displaced thous - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2PYuKV5

Like educators in schools across the United States, math teachers in the Texas school system are under pressure to help stude - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2Ra4BiE

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A study including health data for more than 500,000 children in the US suggests obesity might be to blame for about a quarter (23 to 27 percent) of asthma in children who are obese. This could mean about 10 percent of all kids ages 2 to 17 with asthma -- almost 1 million children in the US -- might have avoided the illness by maintaining a healthy weight. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AqYxea

Many soil bacteria are resistant to antibiotics by nature. A new mechanism for regulating that resistance has now been identified. Researchers have described a small RNA molecule that significantly affects antibiotic resistance as well as other processes inside the cell. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TISBGq

A scientist says he created the first genetically edited babies using CRISPR to protect them from HIV infection. The move has prompted immediate criticism as premature and reckless. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein/AP) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2DYwxTM

A new type of cellulose nanoparticle is at the heart of a more effective and less environmentally damaging solution to one of the biggest challenges facing water-based industries: preventing the buildup of scale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DV9RUp

The adviser whose remarks sparked the Russia inquiry will begin his two-week prison sentence on Monday. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2P2Rr4Q

Two grandmasters vie for the crown and a €1m prize - but they may be headed to sudden death. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2PTfB7j

The film star's estranged daughter Etta Ng, 19, says she has married her Canadian partner. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2r7fN46

NASA's Mars Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) spacecraft is on track for a soft touchdown on the surface of the Red Planet on Nov. 26. Engineers will be keeping a close eye on the stream of data indicating InSight's health and trajectory, and monitoring Martian weather reports to figure out if the team needs to make any final adjustments in preparation for landing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r3ZTaL

Canada bought the pipeline despite fierce opposition to a project that would triple its capacity. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2TJiPIT

A new study finds connections between key markers of biological aging and signs of cognitive decline years after the completion of breast cancer treatment. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2P0SBxV