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Stressful events in the evening release less of the body's stress hormones than those that happen in the morning, suggesting possible vulnerability to stress in the evening. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r9dv4n

Individuals with a particular genetic factor may be more resistant to plaque build-up and have a reduced risk for coronary artery disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FJvkRD

Adherence to proven protocols for disinfecting surgeons' hands, patients' skin, and operating room surfaces could help to halt the spread of dangerous Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) pathogens in the operating room and beyond, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zt93lN

Researchers have published landmark test results that suggest a promising class of sensors can be used in high-radiation environments and to advance important medical, industrial and research applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ShQ7gv

Researchers trained a deep neural network to classify wildlife species using 3.37 million camera-trap images of 27 species of animals obtained from five states across the United States. The model then was tested on nearly 375,000 animal images at a rate of about 2,000 images per minute on a laptop computer, achieving 97.6 percent accuracy -- likely the highest accuracy to date in using machine learning for wildlife image classification. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DZQfhL

Although hybrid-electric cars are becoming commonplace, similar technology applied to airplanes comes with significantly different challenges. Aerospace engineers are addressing some of them toward the development of a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels to power airplanes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ShQ30f

In a comprehensive study of healthy corals, scientists report that coral bacteria are a surprisingly diverse bunch -- and that different sections of the coral body can host unique communities of bacteria. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QhyCzV

Searching through the mountains of published cancer research could be made easier for scientists, thanks to a new AI system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0ayf2

Researchers have found evidence that children with hearing impairment and cochlear implants can benefit from hobbies involving music and especially singing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DZ3HlX

Scientists reveal how a 'molecular machine' in bacterial cells prevents fatal DNA twisting, which could be crucial in the development of new antibiotic treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DLxb62

Corn naturally tolerates certain herbicides, detoxifying the chemicals before they can cause harm. It's what allows farmers to spray fields with the class of herbicides known as HPPD-inhibitors, which kill weeds such as waterhemp and Palmer amaranth and leave corn unscathed. But in more and more fields, the method is failing; waterhemp isn't dying. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2raeUaS

Scientists have determined the structure of the activated form of an enzyme that helps to return excess cholesterol to the liver. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QqXpkQ

As commander-in-chief, Trump has led in an unconventional way. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2rgTJ7n

A year ago, YouTube faced heavy criticism for not taking down extremist content. Since then, the company has revamped its algorithm and hired content moderators. But is the new formula working? from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2P5YJFk

Google left China in 2010 because of government censorship. But the controversial Project Dragonfly would return a version of the search engine that would cooperate with the authoritarian government. from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2r8gQAP

Saint John's basketball opens MIAC play with a 7 p.m. tip-off against Bethel on Wednesday, Nov. 28, in Sexton Arena. – Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University Athletics https://ift.tt/2Arest7

Nerve cells stripped of their insulation can no longer carry vital information, leading to the numbness, weakness and vision problems often associated with multiple sclerosis. A new study shows an overlooked source may be able to replace that lost insulation and provide a new way to treat diseases like MS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P8j6Bw

A legal challenge seeks to reveal purported charges in Virginia against the Wikileaks founder. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Aw4RB9

Mr Trump says he is looking at 'cutting all GM subsidies' but it is not clear what he has in mind. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2Sm9tBx

NASA's MarCO mission was built to see whether two experimental, briefcase-sized spacecraft could survive the trip to deep space, and the two CubeSats proved more than able. After cruising along behind NASA's InSight for seven months, they successfully relayed data back down to Earth from the lander during its descent to the Martian surface on Monday, Nov. 26. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QjSTEU

The first study to investigate microplastics around Ascension Island and the Falkland Islands -- two of the most remote locations in the South Atlantic Ocean -- has found levels of contamination comparable with the waters around the UK. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DMlX13

A pair of tiny, experimental spacecraft fulfilled their mission yesterday, relaying back near-real-time data during InSight's landing. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2ShvK31

The lander has sent data indicating its solar panels are open and receiving sunlight to power its surface operations. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://ift.tt/2E4ff7A

Millions of people worldwide are living with chronic spinal cord injuries, with 250,000 to 500,000 new cases each year -- most from vehicle crashes or falls. The most severe spinal cord injuries completely paralyze their victims and more than half impair a person's ability to breathe. Now, a breakthrough study has demonstrated, in animal models of chronic injury, that long-term, devastating effects of spinal cord trauma on breathing and limb function may be reversible. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FMZymT

The solution to a 75-year-old materials mystery might one day allow farmers in developing nations to produce their own fertilizer on demand, using sunlight and nitrogen from the air. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2rgB4IR

Microbes could have performed oxygen-producing photosynthesis at least one billion years earlier in the history of the Earth than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FLCrcB

Scientists have made the first comprehensive inventory of cells present in the human placenta of the first trimester, a stage when many pregnancy complications are thought to arise. The findings could give new fuel for research on conditions such as preeclampsia and pre-term birth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r7eguH

The largest study of CRISPR action to date has developed a method to predict the exact mutations CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing can introduce to a cell. Researchers edited 40,000 different pieces of DNA and analyzed a thousand million resulting DNA sequences to develop the machine learning predictive tool. The new resource will help make CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing more reliable, cheaper and more efficient. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2FGIbnB

A global team of researchers has found the first common genetic risk factors associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a complex condition affecting around one in 20 children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r82i4b

Scientists have successfully applied a new way to screen the genetics of cattle embryos, based on technology originally developed for human IVF. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2r6Df1n

By analyzing gene expression patterns, researchers have identified previously unknown distinctions between mouse and human neurons. They have also developed a new way to track cellular changes associated with brain disorders. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXsn4M

Hundreds of injuries — and some fatalities — are caused by cattle each year. But a new robot might be able to emulate some sounds and actions of workers, keeping them safe from kicks and attacks. (Image credit: Cargill) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2P4Znmg

Stephen Hillenburg created the hugely popular animated series, which began in 1999. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BAD8RV

New research reveals five problem drinking 'profiles,' and shows that these types of drinking patterns are more prevalent at different ages. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2Rh1Hsn via

An extremely messy personal space seems to lead people to believe the owner of that space is more neurotic and less agreeable, say researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SekzZe

A new study shows that the genetic makeup of northern Europe traces back to migrations from Siberia that began at least 3,500 years ago and that, as recently as the Iron Age, ancestors of the Saami lived in a larger area of Finland than today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E1K50G

Providing children with hands-on experience with money is essential to preparing them for financial success, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BAxE9N

The vote tightened after the Republican was recorded saying she would happily attend a lynching. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BzqnGX

The rapper pleads not guilty to racketeering and firearms offences and is kept in custody. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zwuMZQ

Water fleas of the genus Daphnia detect via chemical substances if their predators, namely Chaoborus larvae, are hunting in their vicinity. If so, they generate defenses that make them more difficult to consume. The signalling molecules that enable detection have been identified by biologists and chemists. It is a cocktail of substances that occurs during digestive processes of Chaoborus larvae. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PUD342

Bacteria can become insensitive to antibiotics by picking up resistance genes from the environment. Unfortunately for patients, the stress response induced by antibiotics activates competence, the ability of cells to take up and integrate foreign DNA, in microorganisms. Microbiologists now describe a new mechanism by which Streptococcus pneumoniae can become competent, and why biofilms may be important in this process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0Nuwx

As far back as 40,000 years ago, humans kept track of time using relatively sophisticated knowledge of the stars, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PY3lm3

New research suggests that mitochondria help neurons grow and make proper connections in the developing brain. The work could open up new lines of inquiry into may be at play when these processes go awry in brain disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Shj4tk

A new study has drawn a direct link between the amount of stigma men with HIV report experiencing and their scores on cognitive tests, measuring abilities such as memory and attention. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0NsEV

A new mathematical tool shows that altering one of two asymmetries in the properties of single cells controls how they organize into folded, biological shapes, and explains how these shapes are precisely reproduced and maintained. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SajFww

A phase 3 clinical trial finds that injections of the monoclonal antibody drug lanadelumab reduced attacks of hereditary angioedema -- a rare, potentially life-threatening disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0NpZL

Scientists have found an important immune system-regulating protein that in principle could be targeted to treat cancers and chronic viral infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SajD7S

A newfound genetic regulatory mechanism may shape the immune system's ability to fight viral infections, and play a key role in autoimmune diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E0rfqv

Losing just a couple hours of sleep at night makes you angrier, especially in frustrating situations, according to new research. While the results may seem intuitive, the study is one of the first to provide evidence that sleep loss causes anger. The research also provides new insight on our ability to adjust to irritating conditions when tired. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QjgnKp

Pennsylvania's energy history is rich with the quantities of fossil fuels that it has produced, but is also rife with the environmental legacies of coal mining and, more recently, hydrofracturing. Water that finds its way into abandoned coal mines dotted throughout the Commonwealth resurfaces as acid mine drainage (AMD), while freshwater used to fracture or "frack" oil and natural gas deposits reemerges as "produced" water contaminated with salts, metals, and radioactive material. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PXZaqn

A new project shows that animal footprints contain enough DNA for species identification. The study extracted DNA from snow samples collected within animal tracks and applied newly developed molecular genetic assays. The assays positively detected the DNA of each species, outperforming traditional lab techniques on previously undetectable genetic samples. This method could revolutionize winter surveys of rare species by greatly reducing or eliminating misidentifications and missed detections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AxwYzY

The microorganisms that cause malaria, leishmaniasis and a variety of other illnesses today can be traced back at least to the time of dinosaurs, a study of amber-preserved blood-sucking insects and ticks show. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P6afjN

Biologists have discovered that oxidative damage by free radicals produces an unusual pileup of short snippets of RNA in some neurons. This RNA buildup may predispose cells to neurodegenerative diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ar8l8i

For most, the time spent staring at screens -- on computers, phones, iPads -- constitutes many hours and can often disrupt sleep. Now, researchers have pinpointed how certain cells in the eye process ambient light and reset our internal clocks, the daily cycles of physiological processes known as the circadian rhythm. When these cells are exposed to artificial light late into the night, our internal clocks can get confused, resulting in a host of health issues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TR872V

A researcher for the first time has modeled how microplastic fibers move through the environment. The work could someday help communities better understand and reduce plastics pollution, which is a growing problem around the world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RhyfCt

Researchers have shown for the first time the physiological mechanism by which a memory is formed and then subsequently forgotten. The research, which was done in fruit flies, looked at the synaptic changes that occur during learning and forgetting. The investigators found that a single dopamine neuron can drive both the learning and forgetting process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TVOmYi

Scientists have discovered nearly two dozen new types of microbes, many of which use hydrocarbons such as methane and butane as energy sources -- meaning they might be helping to limit the concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and might one day be useful for cleaning up oil spills. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AvcR5u

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the tegu, Salvator merianae: a lizard that has taken an evolutionary step toward warm-bloodedness. It is also a highly desired pet, that can often be house-trained; unfortunately, as part of the exotic pet trade, it has been released in new environments and become a threat to local species. This extremely high-quality tegu genome sequence will be of use to researchers in the fields of evolution, physiology and ecology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2AC06X9

Physicians have, for the first time, induced a sense of smell in humans by using electrodes in the nose to stimulate nerves in the olfactory bulb, a structure in the brain where smell information from the nose is processed and sent to deeper regions of brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qio1Vl

It sounds like the plot of the world's tiniest horror movie: deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon, a newly discovered species of wasp transforms a 'social' spider into a zombie that abandons its colony to do the wasp's bidding. That's the gruesome, real-life discovery by researchers who detail the manipulative relationship between a new Zatypota species wasp and a social Anelosimus eximius spider in a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2TQdKP6

Exploring objects through touch can generate detailed, durable memories for those objects, even when we don't intend to memorize the object's details, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Avur9p

A minimally invasive procedure in which pulses of energy from a probe are applied directly to nerve roots near the spine is safe and effective in people with acute lower back pain that has not responded to conservative treatment, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P9Io2s

Injectable vaccine, freeze-dried into a powder, kept at room temperature for four weeks and then rehydrated, offered full protection against the polio virus when tested in mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zrcfyk

Three military personnel have died and three others were injured in the explosion near Ghazni city. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2BBN11B

Global emissions are on the rise as national commitments to combat climate change come up short. But surging momentum from the private sector and untapped potential from innovation and green-financing offer pathways to bridge the emissions gap. Those findings along with a sweeping review of climate action and the latest measurements of global emissions were presented by authors of the 2018 Emissions Gap Report. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgghR4

A research team has developed a novel strategy to develop new high-strength alloys which are extremely strong and yet also ductile and flexible. The strategy overcomes the critical issues of the strength-ductility trade-off dilemma, paving the way for developing innovative structural materials in future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KzzI4J

গর্ভাবস্থায় হাইপারটেশনের সমস্যায় কী করবেন আর কী করবেন না, তা সবিস্তারে জানাচ্ছেন স্ত্রীরোগ বিশেষজ্ঞ ডঃ সুতপা সেন। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2zsA0Gi

Efforts to protect the UK's native honey bees could be helped by research that maps their entire genetic make-up. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SgjY98

NASA's InSight has sent signals to Earth indicating that its solar panels are open and collecting sunlight on the Martian surface. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zsQnSU

A blended-learning approach led to improved student engagement, accountability and adaptability in teacher Sharon Duncan-Huds - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r8JXDX

Some school districts are improving hiring practices and training procedures to build more positive work environments and red - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FGYyAI

Librarians and other school employees need to be allies with their principals to effect meaningful change, writes Doug Johnso - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r4YjW0

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A Tennessee school district updated some of its old classroom technology in 2017 as part of its "Even the Playing Field Class - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r7bWUA

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Students who exhibit greater levels of grit were more likely to be engaged in their schools and communities, according to a s - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r7AFrZ

Students at some schools in a Maryland district will be required to wear ID badges as part of a pilot program designed to imp - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FGYqkI

At least five states will use arts education as an indicator of school quality or student success under the Every Student Suc - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2r4YjFu

Researchers found that the prevalence of parent-reported autism is among an estimated 2.5% of youths, or 1.5 million of those - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2FKMNsX

Celebrating the second edition of "Rethinking Homework," author Cathy Vatterott examines the evolution of homework since her  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief https://ift.tt/2ramD8N

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একাধিক গবেষণায় দেখা গিয়েছে, ভারতের মোট প্রাপ্তবয়স্ক নাগরিকদের এক তৃতীয়াংশ উচ্চ রক্তচাপজনিত সমস্যায় আক্রান্ত। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News https://ift.tt/2Ri6I3Y

Several employees released a letter Tuesday calling on the tech giant to halt its reported work on a proposed search engine tailored to Chinese censorship demands. (Image credit: Johannes Eisele/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://ift.tt/2r71ZXa

The singer says he "hates the side of him" that cares about the ongoing rumours about his sexuality . from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2SgE03v

Migrant women and children were among those seen fleeing the gas fired by the US border authorities. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2DNzjKA

The US star thanks friends and fans on Instagram after her mother died last week. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2r5Xbl5

New research uncovers a mechanism of tumor growth that may explain why some breast cancer tumors are more aggressive than others. from Breast Cancer News From Medical News Today https://ift.tt/2OZrzXP

A study of 89 fishing communities in East Africa has found that good neighbors who agree with common proposals to improve shared fisheries management are uncommon, illustrating that the 'tragedy of the commons' dilemma is alive for many fisheries facing sustainable use challenges. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2At52x5

A new paper suggests that some clinical trials may promote the use of ineffective and costly treatments. That's the opposite of what clinical trials are aimed at, namely preventing ineffective and costly treatments from being taken up by physicians and patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ztZqDr

New data has found that natural habitats occupying an area larger than Greece have been created to offset economic developments. This data could eventually provide a basis to help improve our understanding of the benefits of protecting and preserving wild. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P4DiEy

Scientists have figured out why some lung cancers become drug-resistant after initially responding to targeted therapies. In the process, they devised a new two-pronged approach that yields an effective treatment for these cancers in the laboratory and holds tremendous promise for the future of precision medicine. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P15N5P

Miniature devices for sensing biological molecules could be developed quicker, thanks to a rapid prototyping method. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DYWDFZ

A new study finds pesticide residues in the soils of 11 European countries in six different cropping systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QjnuCA

Women tend to be more conservative than men on political questions related to marijuana. A recent study finds that this gender gap appears to be driven by religion and the fact that men are more likely to have used marijuana. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DMoYOM

New research finds that cannabis use among teens doesn't appear to lead to greater conduct problems or greater affiliation with other teens who smoke cannabis. Instead, it's adolescents with conduct problems or whose friends use cannabis who are more likely to gravitate toward cannabis use. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BzlrC1

Children treated for obesity in primary or outpatient care have a relatively good chance of fending off weight problems over the next few years as well, a study shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2zmvCsf

Investigator Robert Mueller loses a key witness in his probe on alleged Russian election meddling. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2zrDngq

Daniel Enrique Fabian, 18, is facing two charges after allegedly being overheard assaulting a 15-year-old. from BBC News - US & Canada https://ift.tt/2QiAqsi