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ST. PAUL, Minn. - Saint John's track and field opened its 2019 season on Friday, Jan. 18, at the St. Thomas Invitational in St. Paul. - Results from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2AT1BB7

MOORHEAD, Minn. - Two second-period, power-play goals proved to be the difference in a 2-1 loss for Saint John's Friday, Jan. 18, at Concordia-Moorhead. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2W3mqCM

অ্যান্টিবায়টিক বা কাফ সিরাপের আর প্রয়োজন হবে না। সর্দি-কাশির সমস্যায় চকোলেট খেলেই কাজ দেবে। সেরে যাবে সমস্যা! from Zee24Ghanta: Health News http://bit.ly/2MhbME5

COLLEGEVILLE, Minn. - Saint John's wrestling suffered a 22-15 loss to No. 25 (Division II) Northern State (S.D.) on Friday, Jan. 18, in Collegeville. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2Cu4RD1

A claim that President Trump told his lawyer to lie is "not accurate", the special counsel says. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FKwfjl

The reported split follows claims of sexual abuse made against the R&B star, which he denies. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FDCWo2

Jason Van Dyke is jailed for almost seven years for killing black teenager Laquan McDonald in 2014. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2QVkQz6

The magazine apologises for mistakenly identifying reporter Noor Tagouri as a Pakistani actress. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RxVTPr

How the First Amendment protected a man accused of harassing a US lawmaker. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Cxkqdb

The battle over the border fence has shut down the government - so how did we get here? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2W5E3lB

Canada's town of Moose Jaw wants to win back the crown of having the world's tallest moose statue. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AT8T7U

Researchers have developed a way to dramatically enhance the sensitivity of nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), a technique used to study the structure and composition of many kinds of molecules, including proteins linked to Alzheimer's and other diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2R2dp9u

Scientists have developed tiny elastic robots that can change shape depending on their surroundings. Modeled after bacteria and fully biocompatible, these robots optimize their movements so as to get to hard-to-reach areas of the human body. They stand to revolutionize targeted drug delivery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2SXgtp6

An international research group has developed a new X-ray spectroscopy method based on the classical double-slit experiment to gain new insights into the physical properties of solids. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RD0bVM

A multidisciplinary team of researchers has identified specific cognitive deficits in individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI). Their findings support the theory of accelerated aging after SCI, and have important implications for further research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2W2jztJ

What is the Moscow tower, and why has it become a key point in the Russia inquiry? from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2DjVSpz

Engineers have created a bacteria-filtering membrane using graphene oxide and bacterial nanocellulose. It's highly efficient, long-lasting and environmentally friendly -- and could provide clean water for those in need. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FJMU6D

How do plants space out their roots? A research team has identified a peptide and its receptor that help lateral roots to grow with the right spacing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2T1R65v

Seattle residents who live in waterfront neighborhoods tend to have healthier diets compared to those who live along Interstate-5 and Aurora Avenue, according to new research on social disparities. The study used local data to model food consumption patterns by city block. Weekly servings of salad and soda served as proxies for diet quality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2QUWg1i

Declines in native bee populations are widely reported, but can existing data really analyze these trends? Entomologists report findings about pollinator biodiversity in California's Pinnacle National Park derived from three separate surveys spanning 17 years and say similar studies in other areas are needed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2ASiWtE

Governments must provide stronger protection for crucial small mangrove patches, experts say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HkQKW3

It just got harder to avoid exercise. A few minutes of stair climbing, at short intervals throughout the day, can improve cardiovascular health, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2S27khT

Exposure to certain chemicals such as phthalates, parabens or Bisphenol A could be associated with a decrease in blood pressure during pregnancy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HkQKp1

The primary component of natural gas, methane, is itself a potent greenhouse gas. A recent study has unveiled a high performance catalyst for methane conversion to formaldehyde. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2VZENII

Molecules are usually formed in reaction vessels or laboratory flasks. An Empa research team has now succeeded in producing molecules between two microscopically small, movable gold tips -- in a sense as a 'hand-knitted' unique specimen. The properties of the molecules can be monitored in real time while they are being produced. The research results have just been published in Nature Communications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HhEV2P

A recent study, affiliated with South Korea's Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has introduced a novel targeted drug delivery system in the fight against cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RUoLk5

Climate change will strongly affect many European freshwater fish species. This is particularly the case for species in the Mediterranean region. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2AQuNc0

New research to better understand how bacteria and their viruses interact and evolve will enable future studies to exploit the use of bacteria and their viruses for potential biotechnology and health applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2T1PNU1

No. 8 Saint John's basketball returns to action with a 3 p.m. tip-off at Carleton on Saturday, Jan. 19, in Northfield. - Listen Live (WBHR-660 AM) | Live Stats/Live Video from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2AUbpKY

The announcement came after Mr Trump met Kim Jong-un's right-hand man at the White House. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RWIAau

The electric carmaker, founded by Elon Musk, says it will cut about 3,000 jobs to boost profits. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2sAoJzA

Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a potentially deadly infection in the large intestine most common in people who need to take antibiotics for a long period of time, particularly in Australia's ageing population. But when doses of a new antibiotic called Ramizol were given to hamsters infected with a lethal dose of the bacteria, a significant proportion of hamsters survived the infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FHLM3j

Elderly men who experience extended episodes of interrupted breathing while asleep have a high risk of heart problems. Research shows for the first time that poor blood oxygenation is a good indicator of the chance of heart-related death, which cannot be attributed to sleep apnoea alone. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FAslu0

Researchers used knockout mouse models created by gene editing to reveal that the miRNA miR-146b, like miR-146a, is involved in the development of cancers, with them having similar but not identical effects. The knockout mice should help in the fight against cancers involving miRNA dysregulation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RSdjFU

Scientists have discovered a new technique to examine how musicians intuitively coordinate with one another during a performance, silently predicting how each will express the music. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Hjb2zb

Researchers have developed a new combination of technologies that allows them to identify the functional properties of individual synapses that link the two hemispheres and determine how they are arranged within a neuron's dendritic field. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2sAADth

As levels of ozone and fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) rise, more patients end up in the ER with breathing problems, according to the largest US study of air pollution and respiratory emergency room visits of patients of all ages. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CvpnTv

Researchers have discovered the placenta regulates how much oxygen and nutrients it transports to babies during challenging pregnancies in the first study of its kind. The placenta is one of the least understood human organs and it is notoriously difficult to study. This new research focused on analyzing the placental mitochondria and it is hoped the new findings could lead to tests to determine whether a mother's placenta is functioning properly. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RDfKwE

Brief, text-based, self-administered exercises can significantly increase in-the-moment happiness for adults recovering from substance use disorders, report researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CyyuDg

Saint John's swimming and diving hosts Carleton for a noon dual meet this Saturday, Jan. 19, in the Warner Palaestra Pool. from Saint John's University Athletics http://bit.ly/2MkJCaZ

Greg Jaczko used to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But in his new book, he says nuclear power is too hazardous. (Image credit: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR http://bit.ly/2Dk9YqI

The reintroduction program for the green turtle in the Cayman Islands has been crucial in order to recover this species, which are threatened by the effects of human overexploitation, according to the first genetic study of the green turtle's reintroduction program in this area of the Atlantic ocean. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FGLx8O

Scientists have shown for the first time that the energetic cost of living (the metabolic rate) of fish can be measured in structures that grow in their ears. This new tool can be used to show how fish are influenced by and adapt to changes in their environment, including climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Hl9bKt

Saturn's distinctive rings were observed in unprecedented detail by NASA's Cassini spacecraft, and scientists have now used those observations to probe the interior of the giant planet and obtain the first precise determination of its rotation rate. The length of a day on Saturn, according to their calculations, is 10 hours 33 minutes and 38 seconds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MhnSgg

Bilingual children do not have more advantages than monolingual children when it comes to executive function, which includes remembering instructions, controlling responses, and shifting swiftly between tasks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2CpYtMM

The singer's former assistant accuses them of subjecting her to "severe sexual harassment and discrimination". from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2DklMti

White House officials risked lawmakers lives by leaking their Afghan flight details, Democrats say. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CsNYZj

Mohamed Jubair Monir's family say he is innocent and maintain that he was only 13 during the 1971 war. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Ct3TH9

How long is a day on Saturn? Using data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, scientists have the best answer yet to a central question about the planet. from News and Features - NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory https://go.nasa.gov/2Cws1s6

The US vice-president says criticism of his wife's job is an "attack" on religious education. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FDD47d

American 17-year-old Amanda Anisimova stuns 11th seed Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach the Australian Open fourth round. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2AQTUvk

A cryptologist, a soldier and a civilian were among victims of the suicide bombing at a restaurant. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2FGUUVW

A man is accused of using the hit video game Fortnite to initiate sexual activity with children. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2CtbTaT

Play is an important part of how children learn, writes Amanda Armstrong, a doctoral candidate at New Mexico State University - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TYQOfw

A report from the Aspen Institute's National Commission on Social, Emotional and Academic Development recommends schools weav - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2Dj6LrK

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A therapist and a family coach are employed in a pilot program at two Milwaukee charter schools addressing mental health need - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2DiGsBZ

Boxing offers several important lessons for school leaders, writes Tim Goral, along with Lisa Gonzales, an assistant superint - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TYVTVb

Dozens of teachers at a Michigan middle school are participating in a program to help them use technology to examine student  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2DjFXaI

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says he is considering a plan to help continue school food services if the partial federal - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2U26nU1

The US Department of Education will lead an effort to address the use of restraint and seclusion on students with disabilitie - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2DkBpkx

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Puerto Rico's schools were devastated by Hurricane Maria in 2017 and need $11 billion in repairs.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2DiE2Df

Freckle Education's 2018 survey on differentiated instruction revealed that most administrators believe students can benefit  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2TWtIX2

Inservice guest blogger Dharini Dharmadasa discusses why it's why crucial that the U.S.  - More -  from ASCD SmartBrief http://bit.ly/2DicaiP

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Researchers have shown that treatment using gene therapy leads to a faster recovery after nerve damage. By combining a surgical repair procedure with gene therapy, the survival of nerve cells and regeneration of nerve fibers over a long distance was stimulated. The discovery is an important step towards the development of a new treatment for people with nerve damage. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FKgbOj

Hydra is able to regenerate any part of its body to rebuild an entire individual. The head organizer performs two opposite activities, one activating, which causes the head to differentiate, and the other inhibiting, which prevents the formation of supernumerary heads. Researchers have discovered the identity of the inhibitor, called Sp5, and deciphered the dialogue between these two antagonistic activities, which helps maintain a single-headed adult body and organize an appropriate regenerative response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FBgETY

New research suggests that frailty makes older adults more susceptible to Alzheimer's dementia, and moderates the effects of dementia-related brain changes on dementia symptoms. The findings suggest that frailty should be considered in clinical care and management of Alzheimer's dementia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2FMiDEl

New research suggests that policy makers should remain focused on issues that have been demonstrated to impact criminal behavior, such as family environment, mental health, poverty and education. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Djp2Fa

Pilot study finds that an innovative care-delivery program helped 81 percent of participants achieve blood pressure control in seven weeks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2TU03O4

In discovering a mutant gene that 'turns on' another gene responsible for the red pigments sometimes seen in corn, researchers solved an almost six-decades-old mystery with a finding that may have implications for plant breeding in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2Mg5TXw

Judges say the UK has no legal duty to protect the lives of two suspected Islamic State fighters. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2RStTp0

Democrats say they will investigate a report that Mr Trump instructed his ex-lawyer to lie to Congress. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Fy4NGc

Kimberly Jeffries was already in the water when the huge shark swam up from the deep. from BBC News - US & Canada https://bbc.in/2Cw6uQr

A Cuckoo bee feeding on a Buloke mistletoe flower. I took this photo today near Stanhope, Victoria. from David Kleinert Photography http://bit.ly/2sHkcvz