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Jayme Closs: Missing 13-year-old found months after parents' murder

Jayme Closs, from Wisconsin, went missing in October after her parents were murdered. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2H6OjXh

সুস্বাদু নলেন গুড়ের এত গুণ! জানতেন?

আসুন এ বার জেনে নেওয়া যাক স্বাস্থ্যের জন্য নলেন গুড়ের নানা উপকারী দিক... from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2sjMa09

চিকেন ভালবাসেন? তাহলে কোনও অ্যান্টিবায়োটিকেই হয়তো কাজ হবে না!

জানেন কি এই ‘চিকেন প্রিতি’ আপনার মারাক্মক বিপদ ডেকে আনছে? from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2RAoQcP

A human model to test implants for cataract surgery

New research uses an improved laboratory model to simulate cataract surgery on human donor eyes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AEPtTW

Using genetics of human fat cells to predict response to anti-diabetes drugs

Researchers have demonstrated -- using fat cells derived from human stem cells -- that individual genetic variation can be used to predict whether the TZD rosiglitazone will produce the unwanted side effect of increasing cholesterol levels in certain individuals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SVdA7W

Researchers reveal active-state structure of popular drug target for blood pressure

Researchers have mapped the active-state structure of the angiotensin II type 1 receptor, the target of widely prescribed drugs to regulate blood pressure and kidney function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AHtX18

Kevin Fret: Gay rapper shot dead in Puerto Rico aged 24

The young musician was shot eight times while riding a motorbike in Puerto Rico, police say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2TJL8Gq

Perceptions of chronic fatigue syndrome in the emergency department

Findings from a novel online questionnaire of people with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) suggest the majority of these patients do not receive proper care, say researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D2yOeU

Bacteria help discover human cancer-causing proteins

Researchers applied an unconventional approach that used bacteria to discover human proteins that can lead to DNA damage and promote cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M51GG1

Researchers correct genetic mutation that causes IPEX, a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome

Researchers have created a method for modifying blood stem cells to reverse the genetic mutation that causes a life-threatening autoimmune syndrome called IPEX. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RqAJ5S

Three reasons for the US government shutdown

As the shutdown hits three weeks, here's why we've reached this stalemate. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SOuqFw

New role for brain's support cells in controlling circadian rhythms

A new study has found that astrocytes, previously thought of as just supporting neurons in regulating circadian rhythms, can actually lead the tempo of the body's internal clock and have been shown for the first time to be able to control patterns of daily behavior in mammals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fm2hTb

Rice plants engineered to be better at photosynthesis make more rice

A new bioengineering approach for boosting photosynthesis in rice plants could increase grain yield by up to 27 percent, according to a new study. The approach, called GOC bypass, enriches plant cells with CO2 that would otherwise be lost through a metabolic process called photorespiration. The genetically engineered plants were greener and larger and showed increased photosynthetic efficiency and productivity under field conditions, with particular advantages in bright light. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H5xeNh

HIV protein function that slows migration of T cells also improves viral survival

A new study has identified the specific function of a protein found in HIV and related viruses that, after slowing down viral spread in the earliest stages of infection, may help the virus survive later on by evading the immune response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fo2jt2

Racial inequality in the deployment of rooftop solar energy in the United States, study finds

Fewer rooftop solar photovoltaics installations exist in African-American and Hispanic-dominant neighborhoods than in white-dominant neighborhoods, even when controlling for household income and home ownership, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RJ6ZQK

What is an herbal tincture? Recipes and uses

Herbal tinctures are the liquid from concentrated herbs soaked in alcohol. Some people use them as home remedies. Here, learn about the possible benefits and how to make them. from Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs News From Medical News Today http://bit.ly/2M3srL4 via

Targeting an RNA-binding protein to fight aging

Researchers have found that the RNA-binding protein PUM2 contributes to the accumulation of defective mitochondria, a key feature of the aging process. Targeting PUM2 in old animals protects against age-related mitochondrial dysfunction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TLciNb

Mutation in sodium-potassium pump: Newly discovered serious disease in children

Researchers have mapped out a newly discovered serious disease which causes children to suffer epileptic seizures, loss of magnesium in urine and reduced intelligence. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CcH4aj

Uncovering more options in cancer immunotherapy

If scientists want to boost immune cells' ability to kill cancer cells, then vast libraries of small molecules are potentially available. A new paper shows a platform to sort through them, plus validation. One of the hits: IAP antagonist birinapant, which is already in clinical trials (coincidentally). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Hf0ilI

High intake of dietary fiber and whole grains associated with reduced risk of non-communicable diseases

Observational studies and clinical trials conducted over nearly 40 years reveal the health benefits of eating at least 25g to 29g or more of dietary fiber a day, according to a series of systematic reviews and meta-analyses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2skUg8B

Birth of a black hole or neutron star captured for first time

After combining several imaging sources, including hard X-rays and radiowaves, a team now speculates that the telescopes captured the exact moment a star collapsed to form a compact object, such as a black hole or neutron star. The stellar debris, approaching and swirling around the object's event horizon, caused The Cow's remarkably bright glow. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CeA1hj

Experimental antibody 'cocktail' protects animals from three deadly Ebola viruses

Scientists have developed a combination of monoclonal antibodies that protected animals from all three Ebola viruses that cause human disease. The antibody 'cocktail,' called MBP134, is the first experimental treatment to protect monkeys against Ebola virus (formerly known as Ebola Zaire), as well as Sudan virus and Bundibugyo virus, and could lead to a broadly effective therapeutic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RkSYtd

Mother fruit flies use sex pheromones to veil eggs, preventing cannibalism

Researchers report how fruit flies, which lay eggs communally, use chemical deception to protect their eggs from being cannibalized by their own larvae. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2C9V4S8

Madariaga virus spreads to Haiti

Madariaga virus (MADV), or South American eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV), has -- until now -- been found primarily in animals of South and Central America, with the first human outbreak occurring in Panama in 2010. Now, scientists report the identification of MADV in eight children in Haiti in 2015 and 2016. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RqoxlC

Holy Cow! Mysterious Blast Studied with NASA Telescopes

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A brief and unusual cosmic flash nicknamed "the Cow" has puzzled astronomers and astrophysicists around the globe, prompting multiple explanations for its origin. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://go.nasa.gov/2TFkBd6

Citizen Scientists Find New World with NASA Telescope

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There are thousands of known exoplanets - planets orbiting stars other than our Sun - but citizen scientists have helped discover one that has a rare quality. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://go.nasa.gov/2D11Zim

AI approach outperformed human experts in identifying cervical precancer

A research team has developed a computer algorithm that can analyze digital images of a woman's cervix and accurately identify precancerous changes that require medical attention. This artificial intelligence (AI) approach, called automated visual evaluation, has the potential to revolutionize cervical cancer screening, particularly in low-resource settings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SN6DGd

Discovery adapts natural membrane to make hydrogen fuel from water

Scientists have combined two membrane-bound protein complexes to perform a complete conversion of water molecules to hydrogen and oxygen. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rilpb6

Cartilage could be key to safe 'structural batteries'

Your knees and your smartphone battery have some surprisingly similar needs, a professor has discovered, and that new insight has led to a 'structural battery' prototype that incorporates a cartilage-like material to make the batteries highly durable and easy to shape. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H7RoGp

Viral production is not essential for deaths caused by food-borne pathogen

The replication of a bacterial virus is not necessary to cause lethal disease in mice infected with a food-borne pathogen called Enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (EHEC), according to a new study. The surprising findings could lead to the development of novel strategies for the treatment of EHEC and life-threatening kidney-related complications in children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RFb08V

Cancer: Drug fights formation of metastasis

The most deadly aspect of breast cancer is metastasis. It spreads cancer cells throughout the body. Researchers have now discovered a substance that suppresses the formation of metastases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H707Zk

Disconnect between brain's dopamine system and cocaine addiction

Researchers have revealed significant insight into cocaine addiction, a phenomenon which has grown significantly in the United States since 2015. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TK8qfl

Decades-old question about protein found in Alzheimer's brain plaques

Alzheimer's-affected brains are riddled with so-called amyloid plaques: protein aggregates consisting mainly of amyloid-beta. However, this amyloid-beta is a fragment produced from a precursor protein whose normal function has remained enigmatic for decades. A team of scientists has now uncovered that this amyloid precursor protein modulates neuronal signal transmission through binding to a specific receptor. Modulating this receptor could potentially help treat Alzheimer's or other brain diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VKwDni

Study suggests how to treat diastolic heart failure

New research uncovers what causes diastolic heart failure and how it can be treated. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QDklcD

Fish farmers of the Caribbean

There are only so many fish in the sea. And our appetite for seafood has already stressed many wild fisheries to the breaking point. Meanwhile, the planet's growing population will only further increase the need for animal protein, one of the most resource-intensive types of food to produce. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CcfJ8l

New materials could help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells

New research could lead to the design of new materials to help improve the performance of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SMGasn

Spintronics 'miracle material' put to the test

Researchers present two devices built using perovskite to demonstrate the material's potential in spintronic systems. Its properties, they say, bring the dream of a spintronic transistor one step closer to reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M1fXU8

Far-ranging fin whales find year-round residence in Gulf of California

Researchers from Mexico and the United States have concluded that a population of fin whales in the rich Gulf of California ecosystem may live there year-round -- an unusual circumstance for a whale species known to migrate across ocean basins. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2skEJ8T

Astronomers find signatures of a 'messy' star that made its companion go supernova

Astronomers announced that they have identified the type of companion star that made its partner in a binary system, a carbon-oxygen white dwarf star, explode. Through repeated observations of SN 2015cp, a supernova 545 million light years away, the team detected hydrogen-rich debris that the companion star had shed prior to the explosion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M2U0Ek

More stable light comes from intentionally 'squashed' quantum dots

Intentionally 'squashing' colloidal quantum dots during chemical synthesis creates dots capable of stable, 'blink-free' light emission that is fully comparable with the light produced by dots made with more complex processes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2smBXQm

For these birds, climate change spells a rise in fatal conflicts

Researchers have found yet another way in which climate change has been detrimental to migrating birds. As European winters have become warmer, pied flycatchers traveling from Africa to reach breeding grounds in the Netherlands are arriving to find that resident great tits have already claimed nesting sites for the season. As a result, the number of flycatchers killed in great tit nests has risen dramatically. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sm7jqq

Bioinspired nanoscale drug delivery method

Researchers have developed a novel way to deliver drugs and therapies into cells at the nanoscale without causing toxic effects that have stymied other such efforts. The work could someday lead to more effective therapies and diagnostics for cancer and other illnesses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2D1gAKP

Giving Cas9 an 'on' switch for better control of CRISPR gene editing

Scientists have created an 'on' switch for CRISPR-Cas9 that allows it to be turned on in select cells only, specifically those that have a particular protein-cutting enzyme, or protease. Viruses produce such proteases, as do cancer cells, so the Cas9 variants -- called ProCas9 -- could be used as sensors for viral infections or cancer. The variants were discovered by circular permutations on wild-type Cas9 designed to produce a stripped-down Cas9 tuned to human cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M2n3Ic

Chemical synthesis of nanotubes

For the first time, researchers used benzene -- a common hydrocarbon -- to create a novel kind of molecular nanotube, which could lead to new nanocarbon-based semiconductor applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QDYGRF

Chirality in 'real-time'

Distinguishing between left-handed and right-handed ('chiral') molecules is crucial in chemistry and the life sciences, and is commonly done using a method called circular dichroism. However, during biochemical reactions the chiral character of molecules may change. Scientists have for the first time developed a method that uses ultrashort deep-ultraviolet pulses to accurately probe such changes in real-time in (bio)molecular systems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SIXJtf

2D materials may enable electric vehicles to get 500 miles on a single charge

New 2D catalysts boost energy capacity of lithium-air batteries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M21Fmg

Sanders apologises for 2016 campaign 'harassment' allegations

Possible presidential contender Bernie Sanders has been under pressure to apologise for his 2016 campaign. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QDZUwr

Men and women remember pain differently

Scientists increasingly believe that one of the driving forces in chronic pain -- the number one health problem in both prevalence and burden -- appears to be the memory of earlier pain. Research suggests that there may be variations, based on sex, in the way that pain is remembered in both mice and humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TBrSKU

Hidden culprit in heart failure

Scientists have pinpointed a hidden culprit that leads to dilated cardiomyopathy -- a dangerous condition that accounts for 20 per cent of all cases of heart failure -- which opens the door to potential new treatments that could help counter the threat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TGVCpU

A new way to measure solar panel degradation

How does one inspect solar panels in real time, in a way that is both cost-effective and time-efficient? Researchers have now developed and improved statistical and machine learning-based alternatives to enable real-time inspection of solar panels. Their research found a new application for clustering-based computation, which uses past meteorological data to compute performance ratios and degradation rates. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rhz9Db

Social and environmental costs of hydropower are underestimated, study shows

Study shows that deforestation, loss of biodiversity and economic damage done to communities living near dams have not been factored into the cost of these projects. Large dams also ignore the effects of climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2REP4uI

Solving the ancient mysteries of Easter Island

The ancient people of Rapa Nui (Easter Island, Chile) built their famous ahu monuments near coastal freshwater sources, according to a team of researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H57Sip

Johnnies Face Two Nationally Ranked Opponents This Weekend in Wisconsin

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Saint John's hockey travels this weekend to Wisconsin for a pair of non-conference games against nationally ranked opponents. SJU visits No. 3 Wisconsin-Eau Claire for a 7 p.m. contest Friday, Jan. 11, followed by 7 p.m. puck drop on Saturday, Jan. 12, at No. 1 Wisconsin-Stevens Point. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2D1afiv

Oceans are warming even faster than previously thought

Heat trapped by greenhouse gases is raising ocean temperatures faster than previously thought, concludes an analysis of four recent ocean heating observations. The results provide further evidence that earlier claims of a slowdown or 'hiatus' in global warming over the past 15 years were unfounded. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fmpt33

Termites mitigate effects of drought in Tropical Rainforest

Termites are commonly regarded as one of the most destructive insect pests, yet its unknown side was recently revealed by a major new study. Researchers have discovered that termites actually help mitigate against the effects of drought in tropical rain forests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fk6p6a

SJU Returns to the Pool This Weekend With Two Competitions

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Saint John's swimming and diving returns to the local pool with a pair of competitions this weekend in St. Paul. The Johnnies face Hamline for a 6 p.m. dual on Friday, Jan. 11, and compete Saturday, Jan. 12, at St. Thomas' MIAC Invitational. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2FpxGUg

Trump: Mexico will still pay for wall through trade deal

Mr Trump's campaign had previously said Mexico would make a one-time payment to fund the border wall. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2VFhYKp

US shutdown: What border politicians think of Trump's wall

These nine members of Congress have intimate knowledge of the border and the issue of immigration. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2SSnXd2

Guantanamo death: US Navy Captain charged

John Nettleton is accused of concealing evidence after a civilian at the US base drowned in 2015. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QEd6RM

Woman fined after bragging about illegal hunt on dating app

Telling a stranger on the internet about something illegal you did is probably not the best idea. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FrVHtT

Speeding up genetic diagnosis of Huntington's disease

Elongated segments of DNA cause Huntington's disease and certain other disorders of the brain. Researchers have developed a method to determine the length of the mutated genes quickly and easily. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FjBdnG

Turbocharger for the cell machinery

Researchers have discovered a new molecular regulatory mechanism in unicellular parasites which has never before been observed. RNA fragments do not act as brakes in the cell apparatus, but on the contrary as 'stimulants': they boost protein production after periods of stress. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FkKXOD

Seeing soda's influence

A complex network of research funding, institutional ties and personal influence has allowed the Coca-Cola Company, through its connections with a nonprofit group, to exert substantial influence over obesity science and policy solutions in China, a new study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fozlcy

New computer modeling approach could improve understanding of megathrust earthquakes

Years before the devastating Tohoku earthquake struck the coast of Japan in 2011, the Earth's crust near the site of the quake was starting to stir. Researchers are using computer models to investigate if tiny tremors detected near this site could be connected to the disaster itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FmLPRW

New strategy may curtail spread of antibiotic resistance

In studying a bacterium that causes disease in hospitalized people, researchers have figured out a key step in the transmission of antibiotic resistance from one bacterium to another. Their insight suggests a new strategy for stopping the spread of antibiotic resistance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FiErrJ

Neuroimaging shows social exclusion spurs extremism in those vulnerable to radicalization

A new study used neuroimaging techniques to show that social exclusion increases the number of ideological and group values worth fighting and dying for in populations vulnerable to radicalization. The study focused on neural activity in a region of the brain related to rule retrieval and sacred values. The results can help guide policies and actions capable of counteracting vulnerability to radicalization and propensity to violent extremism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fjhc0v

Mobile, instant diagnosis of viruses

In a first for plant virology, a team from CIRAD recently used nanopore technology to sequence the entire genomes of two yam RNA viruses. This as yet little-used but promising molecular biology technique paves the way for new tools for field diagnosis of plant, animal and human diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrPuhz

Saving energy by taking a close look inside transistors

Transistors are needed wherever current flows, and they are an indispensable component of virtually all electronic switches. In the field of power electronics, transistors are used to switch large currents. However, one side-effect is that the components heat up and energy is lost as a result. One way of combating this and potentially making considerable savings is to use energy-efficient transistors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrRplU

Unconventional immune cells trigger disturbed cytokine production in human spondyloarthritis

Spondyloarthritis is one of the most common types of chronic joint inflammation affecting nearly 1-2 percent of the Western population. Scientists report that rare populations of unconventional T cells may account for this intriguing clinical observation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RFfHiX

Lung neuropeptide exacerbates lethal influenza virus infection

Researchers found that lung immune cells (phagocytes) produce increased levels of neuropeptide Y (NPY) when mice are infected with severe influenza virus. NPY and its receptor form the NPY-Y1R axis. In mice with influenza, activation of this axis causes excess pulmonary inflammation and viral replication, leading to increased disease severity. Deactivation of NPY, Y1R or their downstream effects was found to mitigate disease severity. These pathways could be targets for novel anti-influenza medicines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AEdk6m

Malaria vaccine passes test in humans

A vaccine against fatal pregnancy malaria shows promising results in the first tests in humans. The new study has taken a vaccine all the way from discovery of a mechanism through development and production to clinical trials in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M5ftfG

Expression of a molecule in blood cells predicts atherosclerosis risk

Scientists have found that the expression level of the molecule CD69 in blood cells inversely predicts the appearance of subclinical atherosclerosis (developing before symptoms appear) independently of classical cardiovascular risk factors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sjHuXR

Child abuse linked to risk of suicide in later life

Children who experience physical, sexual, and emotional abuse or neglect are at least two to three times more likely to attempt suicide in later life, according to the largest research review carried out of the topic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2M0yv6Y

US to expel every last Iranian boot from Syria - Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is seeking to reassure allies after Trump's troop withdrawal decision. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CfkjTr

Report questions efficacy of personalized learning

There is little evidence to support the effectiveness of technology-driven personalized instruction, according to a report fr - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2D0C22d

Ways to improve reading assessments

A station rotation model can help teachers improve the efficiency and effectiveness of reading assessments, writes Taryn Flet - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TEe9TO

How cross-training can help school operations

Cross-training among employees can help school districts ensure no essential functions will suffer if a key employee leaves,  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2D1SnEc

Strategies for supporting self-assessment

Educators should ensure that self-assessment is part of the overall focus on assessment in education, asserts Fred Ende, assi - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TIvT0q

District adds cybersecurity program

A school district in Texas is integrating cybersecurity topics into the curriculum to help students think about how they use  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2D2aKZy

NYC program supplies eyeglasses for students

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is expected today to announce an expansion of the city's program that offers free prescrip - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2THWGKm

Flawed report on absenteeism gets an update

Researchers published an update Wednesday to a sweeping report on school absenteeism in the US because inaccurate data threw  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2D0BQA1

2 ESSA pilot programs could be evaluated

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Education Dept. seeks to help students access financial aid

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To what extent do you agree that states could assert their powers more aggressively to improve principal pre-service training, hiring and performance evaluation?

Agree strongly 41.92% Agree 28.14% Neutral 11.98% Disagree 10.18% Disagree strongly 7.78% - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2THWvyG

In the upcoming year, about which of the following are you more interested in learning?

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Survey finds inequity in access to STEM

A National Science Foundation-commissioned survey of teachers and schools shows that older students in larger schools are mor - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2THS2Mh

12 Research-Backed Instructional Leadership Strategies

Strong instructional leadership permeates the school, cultivating an environment of improved teaching and learning.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2CYRJac

Grow a Coaching Relationship from the Ground Up

The personal connection between a coach and teacher is the most critical piece of a working relationship -- and one coaches c - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TExAM8

A hundred times every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving.

Albert Einstein, theoretical physicist from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2D3hw15

Murky water keeps fish on edge

Fish become anxious and more cautious when water quality is degraded by sediment, an effect that could stunt their growth and damage their health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RI6FBM

Scientists harness machine learning to uncover new insights into the human brain

An inter-disciplinary research team has successfully employed machine learning to uncover new insights into the cellular architecture of the human brain. This approach could potentially be used to assess treatment of neurological disorders, and to develop new therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SLuhms

Giant pattern discovered in the clouds of planet Venus

Astronomers have identified a giant streak structure among the clouds covering planet Venus based on observation from the spacecraft Akatsuki. The team also revealed the origins of this structure using large-scale climate simulations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FrJ15U

Cosmic telescope zooms in on the beginning of time

Observations from Gemini Observatory identify a key fingerprint of an extremely distant quasar, allowing astronomers to sample light emitted from the dawn of time. Astronomers happened upon this deep glimpse into space and time thanks to a foreground galaxy acting as a gravitational lens, which magnified the ancient light. The Gemini observations provide critical pieces of the puzzle in confirming this object as the brightest appearing quasar so early in the history of the universe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Rj6ldq

Women with IBD are at greater risk of mental illness

A study shows that women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are at greater risk of developing a mental illness after giving birth compared to the overall population. Study authors found that more than one-fifth of pregnant women with IBD had a new-onset mental health diagnosis. For every 43 pregnancies, there is one extra case of mental illness in a woman with IBD, compared to other women. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SRR3Jy

Sex differences in 'body clock' may benefit women's heart health

Research suggests that a gene that governs the body's biological (circadian) clock acts differently in males versus females and may protect females from heart disease. The study is the first to analyze circadian blood pressure rhythms in female mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AAPND9

Newly discovered leukodystrophy in children: Potential cure

Medical researchers have uncovered a novel disease of children affecting the brain white matter -- the myelin sheath --, leading to severe incapacity and death in some cases. These defects were corrected by a treatment with fingolimod, a drug in use for multiple sclerosis which interferes with this pathway. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Fmfgne

Risky decisions: Excessive social media use is comparable to drug addiction

Bad decision-making is a trait oftentimes associated with drug addicts and pathological gamblers, but what about people who excessively use social media? New research shows a connection between social media use and impaired risky decision-making, which is commonly deficient in substance addiction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2H6Zhff

HRT tablets associated with increased risk of blood clots

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tablets are associated with a higher risk of rare but serious blood clots (known as venous thromboembolism or VTE), finds a large study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TDoCPi

The school using giant book murals to encourage reading

A Chicago school's attempt to encourage students to read has proven popular on social media. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AAWMMw

Michael Jackson estate attacks 'lurid' documentary

New documentary Leaving Neverland features two men who allege they were sexually abused by the star. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2M1aBsc

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এই গবেষণার তত্ব মানলে, শৈশবেই নির্ধারিত হয়ে যায় আমরা ডান হাতি হব নাকি বাঁ হাতি। from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2VJB8hX

Alexa Can Help Kids With Homework, But Don't Forget Problem-Solving Skills

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How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids. (Image credit: mixetto/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VI39Xl

এই অভ্যাসগুলি আপনার কোষ্ঠকাঠিন্যের সমস্যা বাড়িয়ে দিচ্ছে না তো!

আসুন জেনে নেওয়া যাক কোষ্ঠকাঠিন্যের সমস্যার পেছনে লুকিয়ে থাকা কারণগুলি কী কী... from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2QE6cfD