Researchers show that up to 15 million hectares of forest risk losing protection owing to a new clause in the law under which state governments can let private landowners protect only 50 percent of their property, down from 80 percent previously, if over 65 percent of the state is protected by conservation units or indigenous reservations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C0QxS7
ST. CLOUD, Minn. – Saint John's hockey started 2019 with a commanding 5-1 win over Bethel on Friday, Jan. 4, at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center in St. Cloud. - Box Score from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2R6KFB4
Oxycodone is an opioid drug that doctors prescribe to help manage moderate to severe pain. In this article, we look at the uses, risks, and effectiveness of oxycodone, along with its addictive potential. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2VopwRo via
Dutch astronaut André Kuipers made the extra-long distance call by accident, but he was "disappointed" when emergency responders didn't show up at the International Space Station. (Image credit: Mikhail Metzel/AFP/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2LQcsQj
No. 19 Saint John's basketball returns to the Twin Cities to take on Macalester at 3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in St. Paul. – Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats | Live Video from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2F8cuCQ
Researchers design CubeSats with lasers to provide steady reference light for telescopes investigating distant planets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SCHgGX
Saint John's wrestling travels south to compete at the Central Invitational at 9 a.m. this Saturday, Jan. 5, in Pella, Iowa. – Live Results from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2GS10oA
Many people slouch or strain their necks while working at the computer. A new study shows how jutting the head forward to read more closely compresses the neck and leads to neck and shoulder problems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TrEap9
Scientists have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever. They created a global flavivirus hotspot map from their findings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QmqmdS
Marking the 50-year legacy of a landmark Harvard report on brain death, a new special report examines lingering questions about the definition of death, implications for organ transplantation, and lessons from the case of Jahi McMath. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ql0oaF
New research shows that the gut microbiome is essential for full protection against acute arsenic poisoning. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VuYOXu
A new multi-site brain imaging study shows that sub-groups of people use their brains differently when imitating emotional faces -- a task that reflects their ability to interact socially. Interestingly, individuals with schizophrenia do not have categorically different social brain function than those without mental illness, but fall into different sub-groups that may respond to different types of treatments. These findings call into question the most common research approaches in mental health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ql0nDD
As genetic testing for breast cancer has become more complex, evaluating a panel of multiple genes, it introduces more uncertainty about the results. But a new study finds that newer, more extensive tests are not causing patients to worry more about their cancer risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CRH3KJ
Over 10 percent of adults in the US -- over 26 million -- are estimated to have food allergy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AwjxkO
In an advance that could lead to new treatments for lung disease, researchers have now designed an inhalable form of mRNA. This aerosol could be administered directly to the lungs to help treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis, the researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SHPdLf
Researchers have developed a new satellite imaging system that could revolutionize the economics and imagery available from space-based cameras and even earth-based telescopes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C02asv
A new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells better than before, and most effectively in lung cancer and melanoma. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RbT1aP
Diabetes is caused by damaged or non-existing insulin cells inability to produce insulin, a hormone that is necessary in regulating blood sugar levels. Many diabetes patients take insulin supplements to regulate these levels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2BYd9Ti
Researchers have clarified the fundamentals of coiled toxin protein which causes neurodegenerative brain disorders. The result is expected to speed the development of treatment for neurodegenerative disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2R9Om9n
After developing a method to control exciton flows at room temperature, scientists have discovered new properties of these quasiparticles that can lead to more energy-efficient electronic devices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CbnM5t
Researchers report that the fungus Candida albicans can cross the blood-brain barrier and trigger an inflammatory response that results in the formation of granuloma-type structures and temporary mild memory impairments in mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SDxc0g
A recent study from the Laxman lab elucidates how a small metabolite and amino acid, methionine, acts as a growth signal for cells, by setting into motion a metabolic program for cell proliferation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AwYuOT
Engaging in repetitive and ritualistic behaviors is part of typical child development. However, behaviors that develop into obsessive and compulsive symptoms may represent a red flag for serious psychiatric conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C2W7DH
PumpStart, a community service-learning program created by students, that teaches hands-only CPR to the general public, is effective for both teaching high school students a life-saving skill and providing medical students with an opportunity to engage in public health and medical education. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2COOBO6
Cold waters that sank in polar regions hundreds of years ago during the Little Ice Age are still impacting deep Pacific Ocean temperature trends. While the deep Pacific temperature trends are small, they represent a large amount of energy in the Earth system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CP5dW9
The memoir of the former First Lady helped boost UK Christmas book sales in the UK in 2018, The Bookseller says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2R7xAY9
TV docuseries Surviving R Kelly tells the story of the R&B singer through the experiences of his accusers. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RoZKgX
Data from NASA's New Horizons spacecraft, which explored Kuiper Belt object Ultima Thule earlier this week, is yielding scientific discoveries daily. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2COBLiR
Multiple miscarriages may be linked to the poor quality of a man's sperm, suggests new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2COADf7
Urban planners should plant hedges, or a combination of trees with hedges -- rather than just relying on roadside trees -- if they are to most effectively reduce pollution exposure from cars in near-road environments, finds a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SA9v9h
Researchers have discovered that electron spin is key to understanding how cuprate superconductors can conduct electricity without loss at high temperature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Au3zra
Recordings of the sounds in tropical forests could unlock secrets about biodiversity and aid conservation efforts around the world, according to a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SCBfdg
The results of a long-term NIH-funded study published last month could allay concerns that ADHD drugs can cause cardiac damage in children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TrgFMX
By studying the movement of runners at the start of marathons, researchers have just shown that the collective movements of these crowds can be described as liquid flows. The flows observed before a 2016 race in Chicago subsequently helped predict those of thousands of runners in the starting corral of the 2017 Paris marathon. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2F9oPWn
Until now, it was unclear how this DNA packing affected development in early embryos. Researchers found that in mouse embryos -- only eight days after fertilization -- compacted regions along the genome increase at protein-coding genes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2F6fGPp
Physicists have created the world's first laser-cooled neutral plasma. The research opens a frontier where experimental atomic and plasma physicists can coax matter to behave in bizarre new ways. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SCBdCa
Leading up to Christmas in December, the accounts posted private data of some of Germany's most powerful leaders "in a kind of Advent calendar," a German broadcaster reports. (Image credit: Fabrizio Bensch/Reuters) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2Vr04uC
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"I believe in second chances... you should host the Oscars," she said, after December's homophobic tweet scandal. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2GSJkta
The foreign secretary warns Russia not to use British citizens as "chess pawns" after Moscow arrest. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2BXVRps
Twitter users try to shame congresswoman with a clip from college but instead spark massive support. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Tq1T9h