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ভারতে ক্রমশ আতঙ্ক ছড়াচ্ছে ‘মাংকি ফিভার’! চিনে নিন এই জ্বরের লক্ষণগুলি

কর্ণাটকে ইতিমধ্যেই নতুন এই জ্বরে অন্তত ছ’জনের মৃত্যুর খবর পাওয়া গিয়েছে। প্রায় ১৫ জনের রক্তে মিলেছে এই জ্বরের জীবাণু। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2SNaHGq

Ashley Judd's sexual harassment claim against Harvey Weinstein dismissed

Actress Ashley Judd's sexual harassment lawsuit against the Hollywood mogul is rejected by a court. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2ABUgpm

Balanced Offense Paces No. 11 SJU to 83-54 Victory

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COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. – No. 11 Saint John's basketball extended its win streak to 11 games with an 83-54 victory over Gustavus Adolphus on Wednesday, Jan. 9, in Collegeville. - Box Score from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2shFAai

Medical marketing has skyrocketed in the past two decades, while oversight remains limited

Researchers have reviewed medical marketing (the marketing of prescription drugs, disease awareness, laboratory tests and health services to consumers and professionals) over a 20-year period from 1997 through 2016 and found that while it had increased dramatically from about $17.7 billion to $29.9 billion, regulation has not. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VIiqas

Aggressive prostate cancer and hereditary breast cancer

The study has potential implications for families with members suffering from these types of tumours who are at an increased risk of developing cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QzHDjQ

Excessive body fat around the middle linked to smaller brain size, study finds

Carrying extra body fat, especially around the middle, may be linked to brain shrinkage, according to new research. For the study, researchers determined obesity by measuring body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio in study participants and found those with higher ratios of both measures had the lowest brain volume. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2THajJI

Widely used physical health drugs may help treat serious mental illness

Medications commonly used to combat physical health diseases, such as high blood pressure, could bring significant benefits to people with serious mental illnesses (SMI) such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or non-affective psychoses, according to a large cohort study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RKLgrW

Controlling children's behavior with screen time leads to more screen time, study reveals

Researchers investigated the impact of parenting practices on the amount of time young children spend in front of screens. They found a majority of parents use screen time to control behavior, especially on weekends. This results in children spending an average of 20 minutes more a day on weekends in front of a screen. Researchers say this is likely because using it as a reward or punishment heightens a child's attraction to the activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H1TOGB

X-ray pulse detected near event horizon as black hole devours star

New findings are the first demonstration of a tidal disruption flare being used to estimate a black hole's spin. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SMUH7k

The lonely giant: Milky Way-sized galaxy lacking galactic neighbors

Long ago in a galaxy far, far away, fewer galaxies were born than expected -- and that could create new questions for galaxy physics, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D12dWM

Worrisome statistics around medical cannabis users operating vehicles

More than half of people who take medical cannabis for chronic pain say they've driven under the influence of cannabis within two hours of using it, at least once in the last six months, according to a new survey. One in five of them said they'd driven while 'very high' in the past six months. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SMttgW

Following Nepal's devastating 2015 earthquake, crisis in childhood malnutrition averted

Despite widespread destruction, including severe agricultural-related losses caused by the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, child nutrition remained stable in the hardest hit areas, a new study finds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M2nAdg

Overtones can provide faster data communication

Researchers have succeeded in producing what are known as spin wave overtones. The technology paves the way for increasing the data transmission rate of wireless communication. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TCdpOX

Shutdown struggles: 'My son wants to sell art to pay our bills'

Three workers affected by the US government shutdown on how they're coping with the prospect of no pay. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FkxB45

Stranded seals wreak havoc in Canadian town

Dozens of the animals are blocking traffic and disrupting businesses in a town in Newfoundland. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2TznxrQ

Long-duration space missions have lasting effects on spinal muscles

Astronauts who spend several months on the International Space Station have significant reductions in the size and density of paraspinal muscles of the trunk after returning to Earth, reports a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ACLEin

Two billion birds migrate over Gulf Coast

A new study combining data from citizen scientists and weather radar stations is providing detailed insights into spring bird migration along the Gulf of Mexico and how these journeys may be affected by climate change. Findings on the timing, location, and intensity of these bird movements have been published. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SMhcZY

Syria war: On the frontline with US troops fighting IS

Soldiers have been stationed at this base for a month - but already their future in the region is in doubt. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CZmv31

US-Mexico border wall row: Trump v Democrats

The US president wants money to tackle illegal migration, but Democrats say he is 'manufacturing a crisis'. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CXYqJQ

Respiratory microbiome may influence your susceptibility to flu

Specific respiratory microbiome communities may be linked to influenza susceptibility, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D0JURs

Mechanism for impaired allergic inflammation in infants may explain hygiene hypothesis

New research describes a mechanism in a mouse model of asthma that supports the hygiene hypothesis -- researchers found that infant mice need a higher exposure to a bacterial endotoxin, compared to adult mice, to avoid developing asthma-like reactions to house dust mites. The hygiene hypothesis suggests that decreased exposure to microbial products in industrialized nations is the main driver of increased allergic airway disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H5V6QR

Let's map our DNA and save billions each year in health costs

A scientist has called for Australia to embrace pharmacogenetic (PGx) testing to deliver medication more effectively and slash around $2.4 billion wasted each year through unsafe and ineffective drug prescriptions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RGhi8j

Stick insect study shows the significance of passive muscle force for fast movements

Zoologists have gained new insights into the motor function of limbs of different sizes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QzWw5r

Sunscreen and cosmetics compound may harm coral by altering fatty acids

Although sunscreen is critical for preventing sunburns and skin cancer, some of its ingredients are not so beneficial to ocean-dwelling creatures. In particular, sunscreen chemicals shed by swimmers are thought to contribute to coral reef decline. Now, researchers say that one such chemical, octocrylene (OC), which is also in some cosmetics and hair products, accumulates in coral as fatty acid esters that could be toxic to the marine organism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RC59RU

'Environmentally friendly' flame retardant could degrade into less safe compounds

To reduce the risk of fire, many everyday products -- from building materials to furniture to clothing -- contain flame retardants. In recent years, some of these compounds were shown to have harmful effects on the environment, causing them to be replaced by more eco-friendly alternatives. However, a new study indicates that heat or ultraviolet light could break down a 'safe' flame retardant into potentially harmful compounds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2He7WfM

Artificial bug eyes

Single lens eyes, like those in humans and many other animals, can create sharp images, but the compound eyes of insects and crustaceans have an edge when it comes to peripheral vision, light sensitivity and motion detection. That's why scientists are developing artificial compound eyes to give sight to autonomous vehicles and robots, among other applications. Now, a new report describes the preparation of bioinspired artificial compound eyes using a simple low-cost approach. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RIvUDW

Decreased deep sleep linked to early signs of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have uncovered part of the explanation for why poor sleep is linked to Alzheimer's disease. They found that older people who have less slow-wave sleep -- the deep sleep you need to consolidate memories and wake up feeling refreshed -- have higher levels of the brain protein tau. Elevated tau is a sign of Alzheimer's disease and has been linked to brain damage and cognitive decline. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SHbyrX

Stem cell study offers clues for optimizing bone marrow transplants and more

A new study, conducted in mice, shows that successfully transplanted stem cells don't behave 'normally' as in a healthy person without a transplant. Instead, the radiation and high-dose chemotherapy used to wipe out diseased stem cells prior to transplantation appear to trigger 'extreme behavior' in the newly transplanted cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C9Qy6l

Scientists design protein that prods cancer-fighting T-cells

Scientists have created a new protein that mimics a key immune regulatory protein, interleukin 2 (IL-2). IL-2 is a potent anticancer drug, but with toxic side effects. The researchers report using computer programs to design a protein that they have shown in animal models to have the same ability to stimulate cancer-fighting T-cells as IL-2, but without triggering harmful side effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ri1wAV

The brutal secret of school sport initiations

Hazing rituals have been marked by sexual violence in a number of incidents that have shocked the US and Canada. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Ceoej6

New catalysts for better fuel cells

Researchers have fabricated nano-sized catalysts that could improve the performance and production of clean energy fuel cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RE5PGb

Genes on the move help nose make sense of scents

With today's study, researchers have pinpointed a genomic mechanism by which a finite number of genes can ultimately help distinguish a seemingly near-infinite number of scents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CZTMuR

Dogma of cancer metabolism theory overturned

Scientists have discovered that squamous cell skin cancers do not require increased glucose to power their development and growth, contrary to a long-held belief about cancer metabolism. The findings could bring about a better understanding of many cancers' metabolic needs and lead to the development of more effective therapies for squamous cell skin cancer and other forms of epithelial cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ACq79k

Fighting another virus? Blame your parents

Genetics may play a bigger role in the body's disease-fighting ability than scientists previously thought, according to the results from a new study of twins. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SLZjKO

Elephants take to the road for reliable resources

Landscapes can change from day-to-day and year-to-year, and many animals will move about according to resource availability. But do they remember past resource conditions? Just how important is memory and spatial cognition when seeking to understand wildlife movement? Researchers in Etosha National Park, Namibia, examined this question through African elephants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SQyLZa

Astronomers map 'light echoes' of newly discovered black hole

A team of astronomers has charted the environment surrounding a relatively small, 'stellar mass' black hole that is 10 times the mass of the sun. The observations provide the clearest picture to date of how these small black holes consume matter and emit energy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QBfzwj

Thousands of stars turning into crystals

The first direct evidence of white dwarf stars solidifying into crystals has been discovered by astronomers, and our skies are filled with them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RhG6UI

Carrots or candy bars? Context shapes choice of healthy foods

Pop quiz: Given a choice between indulgent and healthy foods, what will most people pick? The answer may depend on what foods sit nearby on the grocery shelf, suggests new research. Paradoxically, the nearby presence of an indulgent treat such as Snickers or Oreos can cause more people to opt for a healthy food, such as salmon or grapefruit. Context, in other words, affects food choices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ADcYwC

15-meter-long ancient whale Basilosaurus isis was top marine predator

The stomach contents of ancient whale Basilosaurus isis suggest it was an apex predator, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rh2gq6

Drug development options diversified with new metal catalyst

Researchers have developed a new manganese-based catalyst that can change the structure of drug-like molecules to make new drugs, advancing the pace and efficiency of drug development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Ca9Oka

Change of teeth causes yo-yo effect in elephants' weight

The weight of elephants living in zoos fluctuates over the course of their adult lives in cycles lasting around a hundred months, researchers have found. The fluctuation is linked to the particular pattern of tooth change in elephants, which results in them having more or less chewing surface available. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M55fwc

Trump walks out of shutdown talks with a 'bye-bye'

Democrats say Trump slammed the table and walked out of shutdown talks, while president calls meeting waste of time from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FiRxoW

Michael R White: Iran confirms arrest of ex-US sailor

Michael R White is the first American to be detained by Iran during the Trump presidency. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CYDfY2

First evidence of gigantic remains from star explosions

Astrophysicists have found the first ever evidence of gigantic remains being formed from repeated explosions on the surface of a dead star in the Andromeda Galaxy, 2.5 million light years from Earth. The remains or 'super-remnant' measures almost 400 light years across. The super-remnant -- larger than almost all known remnants of supernova explosions -- is consistent with being built up by frequent nova eruptions over millions of years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TBF2HW

Scientists design new responsive porous material inspired by proteins

Scientists have, for the first time, synthesized a new material that exhibits structural change and triggered chemical activity like a protein. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D1edHX

How trees and turnips grow fatter

Botanists have identified key regulatory networks controlling how plants grow 'outwards,' which could help us to grow trees to be more efficient carbon sinks and increase vegetable crop yields. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TKrxpF

Canada's CHIME telescope detects second repeating fast radio burst

Scientists have found the second repeating fast radio burst (FRB) ever recorded. The discovery of the extragalactic signal is among the first, eagerly awaited results from the Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME). The repeating FRB was one of a total of 13 bursts detected over a period of just three weeks during the summer of 2018, while CHIME was in its pre-commissioning phase. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RkGBxo

Astronomers observe evolution of a black hole as it wolfs down stellar material

On March 11, an instrument aboard the International Space Station detected an enormous explosion of X-ray light that grew to be six times as bright as the Crab Nebula, nearly 10,000 light years away from Earth. Scientists determined the source was a black hole caught in the midst of an outburst -- an extreme phase in which a black hole can spew brilliant bursts of X-ray energy as it devours an avalanche of gas and dust from a nearby star. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FhirgJ

CES 2019: The expanding door that fights parcel thieves

A door that locks away small parcels and calls the police if larger ones are stolen is at CES. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2GZxCNe

Kratom: Everything you need to know

Kratom is a plant that grows in Southeast Asia. Some people take it for its stimulant or opioid-like effects. Learn about the possible risks in this article. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2Flcorw via

First pregnancy after robot-assisted uterus transplant

Research on uterine transplantation is now supported by robotic surgery. This change has made operating on the donors considerably less invasive. After the technical modification, a first woman is now pregnant. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VIYBzM

Police 'seek staff DNA' over vegetative woman's baby

Arizona Police want to test the DNA of male staff at a nursing home where a patient gave birth. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SGT2QF

US government shutdown: Where do we go from here?

Democrats say Trump "manufactured" a border crisis, but he refuses to back down. What happens next? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FkYVAb

Man accused of stealing roommate's $10m lottery ticket

The suspect allegedly replaced the stolen ticket with an altered one and tried to claim the prize. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FgqtGB

Home Stretch Continues for No. 11 SJU Tonight vs. Gustavus

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No. 11 Saint John's basketball plays host to Gustavus Adolphus for a 7 p.m. game tonight in Sexton Arena. – Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2CdShYc

Beech trees are dying, and nobody's sure why

A confounding new disease is killing beech trees in Ohio and elsewhere, and plant scientists are sounding an alarm while looking for an explanation. Researchers and naturalists in northeastern Ohio report on the emerging 'beech leaf disease' epidemic, calling for speedy work to find a culprit so that work can begin to stop its spread. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2LZuAY9

Model predicts lithium-ion batteries most competitive for storage applications by 2030

Researchers have developed a model to determine the lifetime costs of 9 electricity storage technologies for 12 different applications between 2015 and 2050. The model, which predicts lithium-ion batteries to be the cheapest technology in the coming decades. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FmOsTN

Drug sponge could minimize side effects of cancer treatment

Catheters are used today to deliver drugs directly to tumors to avoid broadcasting toxic chemotherapy agents throughout the body. Nevertheless, half of the drug can escape to the rest of the body, causing side effects. Doctors treating liver cancer teamed up with chemical engineers to design a polymer-coated device that can be temporarily placed in the vein coming out of the liver to absorb unused drugs, potentially lowering risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VG4SMQ

Ex-Russia inquiry chief Rod Rosenstein 'plans to resign'

The deputy attorney general had oversight of the Trump-Russian probe, and was criticised by Mr Trump. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Fl5vFR

Oscars 2019: Kevin Hart says he definitely won't return as host

There had been speculation that he might host after all despite his controversial tweets. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2D1diqV

New synthesis strategy for chiral drugs: Versatile chiral chemical species from aldehydes

Chirality is a geometric property of some molecules and ions, and a chiral molecule/ion is non-superposable on its mirror image, just like our right and left hands. A number of chiral molecules can be found in the world of chemistry, while their constituting atoms and alignment are the same. Enantiomers, which are chiral molecules, have similar chemical and physical characteristics but their biological functions, if any, are very different one another. For example, out of a pair of chiral molecules, one enantiomer may show an excellent pharmaceutical/medical activity while the other enantiomer may exert an adverse effect. Thus, developing a chemical synthesis reaction that selectively produces one enantiomer of chiral molecules useful in medicine is of great significance in the synthesis of drugs and their precursors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RzKI84

School counselors reflect on their experience following student deaths

When five school counselors who were part of a counseling team were interviewed to learn how they professionally and personally experienced the deaths of multiple students in one year in their school while attending to the needs of the school community, several themes emerged. The Journal of Counseling & Development study's first theme, gravity of the losses, related to the significance of the losses the counseling team and broader school community experienced as each student died. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HcdibM

Better outcomes in depression therapy with new innovations in treatment planning

Adolescents with depression who were treated with interpersonal psychotherapy (IPT-A) had significantly better outcomes when their therapists regularly assessed depression symptoms and augmented treatment for insufficient responders after four weeks of therapy rather than waiting until Week 8. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RCeQQ9

Research explains public resistance to vaccination

A new study explains why it is so hard to increase public vaccination levels even when evidence indicates that vaccines are safe and beneficial. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TCZokg

Scientists forecast where is the highly invasive fall armyworm to strike next

Known to be feeding on many economically important crops, including maize, sugarcane, beet, tomato, potato and cotton, the larvae of the native to the Americas fall armyworm moth already seem to present a huge threat to the world's yield. Moreover, it only took 2 years for the pest to establish throughout sub-Saharan Africa. A study looks into the factors and likelihood for it to spread to other regions and continents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VCkReZ

Voter preference for Trump linked to bullying in middle schools

Bullying rates among middle school students in the spring of 2017 were 18 percent higher in localities where voters had favored Donald Trump than in those that had supported Hillary Clinton, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TG0yLO

Schizophrenia linked with abnormal immune response to Epstein-Barr virus

New research shows that people in the study with schizophrenia also have higher levels of antibodies against the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), a herpes virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, so-called mono. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D0Hanb

Are your Facebook friends making you feel sick?

As social networking activity has become pervasive, researchers have been taking a closer look at its impact on our psychological and physical health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TFDWLn

Jeff Bezos, Amazon CEO and world's richest man, divorces

The Amazon CEO and novelist wife, MacKenzie, married for 25 years, release the news on Twitter. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QyIWQ7

Trees change inside as drought persists

Scientists have found that trees change their anatomy in response to prolonged drought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FpeCWd

CES 2019: 'Award-winning' sex toy for women withdrawn from show

A robotic sex toy designed for women is banned from displaying at CES. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CZ3MV3

Report shows importance of early STEM lessons

Introducing science, technology, engineering and math concepts in early grades helps establish a foundation for learning abou - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CZTuEm

Can a wide vocabulary improve early math skills?

Two-year-old children with larger vocabularies than their peers are more likely to begin kindergarten with the skills they ne - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TFtpQl

Friendly Friday time motivates, focuses fourth-graders

 - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CZ4HVv

How to better manage time at school

School leaders can access free resources through The Unlocking Time Project aimed at helping them rethink how they are using  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TFkazM

What tech skills do middle-schoolers need?

Principal Rebecca Steck and computer teacher Jennifer Vespucci describe the skills they are focusing on for their middle-scho - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CZTofY

Boston's schools get $8.5M in new furniture

Boston Public Schools is investing $8.5 million in new furniture for its schools to help support 21st-century learning.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TC9JN6

Schools support families affected by shutdown

Schools in the Washington, D.C., region are working to ensure that students whose families are affected by the partial federa - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CYtsRD

L.A. union wants to open more community schools

The United Teachers Los Angeles, set to strike this week, is seeking to open more community schools in the district to help c - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TJJYuD

Study links politics, racist bullying in schools

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How schools approach tech, social media

School leaders should set the expectation that civility extends to students' online behavior as well as their behavior on cam - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TD6G7g

Confessions of a Recovering Praise Manipulator

Every student remembers the power of a gold-star reward.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CZQjMH

Inclusive Coaching Focuses on Students, Not Teachers

For coaching to be successful, we must overcome a long history of deficit models targeting "deficient" teachers who need "fix - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TBvM6B

Impartiality is a pompous name for indifference, which is an elegant name for ignorance.

G.K. Chesterton, writer from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CYp1GL

ঠাণ্ডায় জ্বর-কাশির টোটকা টকই, জানেন কি?

রোগ প্রতিরোধ গড়ে তুলতে আমলকির জুড়ি মেলা ভার। ভিটামিন সি-এর রাজা আমলকি। ত্বক ও দাঁতের জন্যও বেশ ভাল। ক্যানসার প্রতিরোধেও আমলকি লা জবাব। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2Rhr4OF

US jewellery firm Stella & Dot 'to exit European market'

The San Francisco-based firm says it has been hit by the weakening of the pound and the euro. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2VFu6Lh

এ বার নিঃশ্বাস পরীক্ষা করেই শনাক্ত করা যাবে যে কোনও ক্যান্সার!

কেমব্রিজ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ের একদল ক্যান্সার গবেষক আপাতত এর কার্যকারীতা নিয়ে পরীক্ষা-নিরীক্ষা চালাচ্ছেন। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2Rk1GYM

Johnnies Split Itasca Triangular

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GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. - Saint John's wrestling split a triangular on Tuesday, Jan. 8, in Grand Rapids. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2FfF3hG

Brain plasticity restored in adult mice through targeting specific nerve cell connections

Research in mice finds a new molecular mechanism that is essential for maturation of brain function and may be used to restore plasticity in aged brains. Unlike previous research that broadly manipulated brain plasticity and affected the entire brain, this work targets for the first time a specific molecule acting on a single type of neuronal connection to modulate brain function. The findings may advance treatment of human diseases such as autism and stroke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HaMubU

Bee mite arrival in Hawaii causes pathogen changes in honeybee predators

Entomologists have performed a study on the Big Island and found viruses associated with the varroa mite, a parasite of honeybees, have spilled over into the western yellowjacket, a honeybee predator and honey raider. The result is a hidden, yet remarkable, change in the genetic diversity of viruses associated with the larger pathogen community of the mite and wasp, with repercussions yet to be understood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TAnKek

Ancient gene duplication gave grasses multiple ways to wait out winter

New research shows how grasses count the short days of winter to prepare for flowering. The findings provide valuable insight into how winter-adapted grasses gain the ability to flower in spring, which could be helpful for improving crops, like winter wheat, that rely on this process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CWXmFU

Scientists discover a process that stabilizes fusion plasmas

New research describes a newly discovered stabilizing effect of an underappreciated 1983 finding that variations in plasma temperature can influence the growth of magnetic islands that lead to disruption of fusion plasmas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RgnXqj

Finding an elusive mutation that turns altruism into selfish behavior among honeybees

For the first time, researchers have finally found the root cause responsible for thelytoky syndrome -- which dramatically turns bees from altruistic helpers to selfish mercenaries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VCEnbe

'Missing' galactic mergers come to light with new technique

Researchers have developed a new technique for finding galaxy mergers -- events in which two galaxies join together in sometimes-dramatic bursts of light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Cb5fGb

Researchers overcome hurdle in CRISPR gene editing for muscular dystrophy

The gene editing technique known as CRISPR is a revolutionary approach to treating inherited diseases. However, the tool has yet to be used to effectively treat long-term, chronic conditions. A research team has identified and overcome a barrier in CRISPR gene editing that may lay the foundation for sustained treatments using the technique. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FgknpY

Giant singers from neighboring oceans share song parts over time

Singing humpback whales from different ocean basins seem to be picking up musical ideas from afar, and incorporating these new phrases and themes into the latest song, according to a newly published study that's helping scientists better understand how whales learn and change their musical compositions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TCY4gX

High society wants its fine foods to also be ethical

Truffles and caviar have traditionally been delicacies of the upper class, but a new study finds that free-range and fair-trade foods are becoming increasingly important among the elite. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RiYb4A

Maternal programming during pregnancy induces long-term postpartum obesity

In a new study using a mouse model, researchers suggest that long-term postpartum weight gain may be due not so much to retained fat as to reprogramming of maternal energy metabolism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TAlO5q

Trump wall: President addresses nation on border 'crisis'

In his first TV address from the Oval Office, he calls the situation on the Mexico border a "crisis". from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2sf6qzQ

Failed redaction reveals Paul Manafort's 'lies to FBI'

Paul Manafort's alleged lies to investigators are revealed in improperly redacted new court filings. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SJE24m

Government shutdown: Is there a crisis on the US-Mexico border?

President Trump says a "crisis" at the border has forced his hand - but what do the numbers tell us? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2H1TCar

Can Trump declare a national emergency to build a wall?

The US president is mulling using his powers to override Congress to build a wall along the border. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2C60bTv

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