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Henrietta Lacks's cells are used in experiments in laboratories around the world but were cultivated without her consent. The lessons from her story are more important than ever, says Maninder Ahluwalia from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/33eHvQx

Coronavirus: Mexico's death toll becomes world's third highest

Mexico reports at least 46,688 deaths with coronavirus, with only the US and Brazil recording higher numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gm6lll

Trump says he will ban TikTok in the US

US security officials fear the Chinese-owned app could be used to collect Americans' personal data. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hZfHEe

Coronavirus: Lockdown easing on hold as shielding ends

More than two million vulnerable people can now leave their home for the first time since lockdown began. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31dFemm

Coronavirus: Lockdown easing on hold as shielding ends

More than two million vulnerable people can now leave their home for the first time since lockdown began. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/31dFemm

FOX NEWS: Texas hospitals shift into high gear as COVID cases surge

Texas hospitals shift into high gear as COVID cases surge Insight from Dr. Ivonne Lopez, medical director of McAllen Hospital Group.

FOX NEWS: Growing number of faith practitioners vow civil disobedience to hold services during COVID restrictions

Growing number of faith practitioners vow civil disobedience to hold services during COVID restrictions Prayer vs. protest: Fox News contributors Dr. Marc Siegel and Pastor Robert Jeffress examine varying coronavirus restrictions.

Dangerous heat wave forecast for south-western areas of US

Forecasters say temperatures could rise to 50C on Saturday in parts of Utah, Nevada and California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319pccW

FOX NEWS: Double standard? Dr. Fauci dismisses another positive hydroxychloroquine study

Double standard? Dr. Fauci dismisses another positive hydroxychloroquine study White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci says the hydroxychloroquine study conducted by Henry Ford Hospital was 'flawed'; reaction from Dr. Stephen Smith, founder of the Smith Center for Infectious Diseases and Urban Health, and Dr. Ramin Oskoui, cardiologist and CEO of Foxhall Cardiology.

Dr Fauci grilled on virus spread during protests

"You're putting words into my mouth," the US infectious disease chief says in a grilling by Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/319geMO

FOX NEWS: Dr. Fauci credits travel ban with saving lives, refuses to specifically blame protests for spreading COVID

Dr. Fauci credits travel ban with saving lives, refuses to specifically blame protests for spreading COVID Members of the White House coronavirus task force testify on Capitol Hill; reaction from House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, Fox News contributor Mike Huckabee and ACU chairman Matt Schlapp.

FOX NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel on key takeaways from White House coronavirus task force members' Capitol Hill testimony

Dr. Marc Siegel on key takeaways from White House coronavirus task force members' Capitol Hill testimony Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins 'Outnumbered' with insight.

FOX NEWS: Convicted killer released from California prison due to COVID-19 concerns

Convicted killer released from California prison due to COVID-19 concerns Reaction from Yolo County assistant chief deputy district attorney Melinda Aiello.

FOX NEWS: Sister speaks out against early prison release of brother's killer

Sister speaks out against early prison release of brother's killer Convicted murderer being released over COVID-19 concerns; Dena Love speaks with Trace Gallagher on 'The Story.'

Week in pictures: 25 July-31 July 2020

A selection of powerful news photographs taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30heHFd

Phyllis Omido: The woman who won $12m fighting lead battery poisoners

Kenyan activist Phyllis Omido has been ignored, harassed and arrested, but she never gave up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hWgN3r

Why a new generation of Thais are protesting against the government

A new political divide in Thailand has emerged between the country's youth and its older generation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fi6QLZ

US election 2020: The war hero who could be Biden's running mate

Senator Tammy Duckworth is an Iraq war veteran and the first Thai-American woman elected to Congress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339acyu

India coronavirus: Gold rush as pandemic roils country's economy

As Covid-19 worsens the economic slump, Indians are returning to a trusted asset: gold. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30evlp4

Belarus: The mother challenging an authoritarian president

Political novice Svetlana Tikhanovskaya rallies protesters in a battle with Alexander Lukashenko. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/339JHZM

Cooling of Earth caused by eruptions, not meteors

Ancient sediment found in a central Texas cave appears to solve the mystery of why the Earth cooled suddenly about 13,000 years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33hv1aW

Coronavirus: Care home visits 'delayed' over lack of testing

Providers have the go ahead to resume family visits but say are unable to test staff and residents. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hXh32d

Lee Teng-hui: Taiwan's 'father of democracy' dies

Lee successfully pushed for more democracy, but took a controversially hard line against China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30fW3xm

Michael Brown: Officer won't be charged for 2014 killing of teenager

The killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown in Ferguson triggered protests across the US in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeOC7P

FOX NEWS: CDC director seeing more suicides, drug overdoses than COVID deaths among high schoolers

CDC director seeing more suicides, drug overdoses than COVID deaths among high schoolers Phil Kerpen, president of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, joins Laura Ingraham to discuss the dangers of keeping America's schools closed.

Harnessing wind data to help meet energy needs in Florida

A new study shows how upcoming technological advances could make wind energy a hot commodity in the Sunshine State. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3k6T2HU

New understanding of CRISPR-Cas9 tool could improve gene editing

Of the CRISPR-Cas9 tools created to date, base editors have gotten lots of attention because of their seemingly simple editing: they neatly replace one nucleic acid with another, in many cases all that should be needed to fix a genetic disease. Scientists have now determined the structure of the latest base editor as it swaps out nucleic acids, showing why it can go off target but also how it can be improved. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3150TNq

Laughter acts as a stress buffer -- and even smiling helps

People who laugh frequently in their everyday lives may be better equipped to deal with stressful events - although this does not seem to apply to the intensity of laughter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CUYLzP

Report provides new framework for understanding climate risks, impacts to US agriculture

A new report focuses on how agricultural systems are impacted by climate change and offers a list of 20 indicators that provide a broad look at what's happening across the country. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30bV2qa

Nobel prize-winning work is concentrated in minority of scientific fields

From 1995 to 2017, work that was awarded a Nobel Prize in Medicine, Physics, or Chemistry clustered in just a few scientific disciplines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xcy5Bo

Covid-19: Tracing app is released for NI

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to launch an app to track the spread of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P7ejmf

Afghanistan: At least 17 killed in Eid car blast

The explosion came on the eve of a ceasefire declared by the Taliban during the festival of Eid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XcBm3s

Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Et8nC2

Covid-19: Tracing app is released for NI

Northern Ireland is the first part of the UK to launch an app to track the spread of the virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P7ejmf

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

Creeper guitarist: 'I worked on the album from a psychiatric ward'

Creeper's guitarist, Ian, was sectioned last year - now they're releasing a new album. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Et8nC2

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

Covid-19: Why Hong Kong's 'third wave' is a warning

Until recently, the city was seen as a poster child in its handling of the pandemic. What went wrong? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30bOnfN

What exactly is a 'Karen' and where did the meme come from?

To many the Karen meme - and its male equivalent Ken - sums up a specific type of white privilege. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gioFf9

The 'real' threat to Russia’s former doping mastermind

The ex-mastermind of Russian sports doping, Grigory Rodchenkov, now only appears in disguise. Matt Majendie explains why. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ezIn

Bollywood's 'warts and all' biopic on 'human computer'

Bollywood actress Vidya Balan plays Shakuntala Devi who dazzled the world with her skill with numbers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggIC6b

The middle-css Pakistani students fighting for a homeland dream

Shahdad Mumtaz died for his beliefs. Could a missing student end up waging war on the Pakistani state? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/312Wk6b

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2D3Zb6W

Coronavirus: 'Chancellor must protect' jobs of those shielding

Charities are calling on the chancellor to protect the jobs of workers who have been shielding. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2D3Zb6W

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus deaths in US top 150K, researchers say

Coronavirus deaths in US top 150K, researchers say The death toll from the coronavirus in the U.S. hit 150,000 on Wednesday, by the far the highest in the world, according to the tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.

Cosmic tango between the very small and the very large

A new study using the theory of quantum loop cosmology accounts for two major mysteries about the large-scale structure of our universe. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BKmulC

New current that transports water to major 'waterfall' discovered in deep ocean

An international team discovered a previously unrecognized ocean current that transports water to one of the world's largest 'waterfalls' in the North Atlantic Ocean: the Faroe Bank Channel Overflow into the deep North Atlantic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xb9rB5

Smaller habitats worse than expected for biodiversity

Biodiversity's ongoing global decline has prompted policies to protect and restore habitats to minimize animal and plant extinctions. However, biodiversity forecasts used to inform these policies are usually based on assumptions of a simple theoretical model describing how the number of species changes with the amount of habitat. A new study shows that the application of this theoretical model underestimates how many species go locally extinct when habitats are lost. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2X7SEPx

'Quantum negativity' can power ultra-precise measurements

Scientists have found that a physical property called 'quantum negativity' can be used to take more precise measurements of everything from molecular distances to gravitational waves. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39Dskle

Phillips group exactly solves experimental puzzle in high temperature superconductivity

A team of theoretical physicists has for the first time exactly solved a representative model of the cuprate problem, the 1992 Hatsugai-Kohmoto (HK) model of a doped Mott insulator. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xalrmr

Simulating quantum 'time travel' disproves butterfly effect in quantum realm

Using a quantum computer to simulate time travel, researchers have demonstrated that, in the quantum realm, there is no 'butterfly effect.' In the research, information--qubits, or quantum bits--'time travel' into the simulated past. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gpfk5v

Biphilic surfaces reduce defrosting times in heat exchangers

Engineers have discovered a way to significantly improve the defrosting of ice and frost on heat exchangers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EpvJbI

Amazonian Indigenous territories are crucial for conservation

A new study shows that Indigenous territories represent around 45% of all the remaining wilderness areas in the Amazon, comprising an area of three times the surface of Germany. At a time when the Amazon forests face unprecedented pressures, overcoming divergences and aligning the goals of wilderness defenders and Indigenous peoples is paramount to avoid further environmental degradation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/309MCj1

How to mix old tires and building rubble to make sustainable roads

A recycled blend brings together construction and tire waste, to deliver both environmental and engineering benefits. The material offers a zero-waste solution to a massive environmental challenge - construction, renovation and demolition account for about 50% of the waste produced annually worldwide, while around 1 billion scrap tires are generated globally each year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3giBINS

Arguments between couples: Our neurons like mediation

When couples argue, mediation improves the outcome of the confrontation. But that's not all: mediation is also linked to heightened activity in key regions of the brain belonging to the reward circuit. This is the first time that a controlled, randomized study has succeeded in demonstrating the advantages of mediation for couple conflicts and identifying a related biological signature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hNnsg5

Potential preterm births in high risk women predicted to 73% accuracy, by new technique

A new technique that can spot a potential preterm birth in asymptomatic high-risk women, with up to 73% accuracy months before delivery, has been developed by scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hNTloR

One in three children 'exposed to lead' globally

One in three children are poisoned by lead that can cause their health irreversible harm, research finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hGT5Im

Yazidi children still haunted by Islamic State, Amnesty International says

Large numbers of Yazidi were killed by the Islamic State when it overran their homeland in 2014. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30c8r1w

One in three children 'exposed to lead' globally

One in three children are poisoned by lead that can cause their health irreversible harm, research finds. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3hGT5Im

FOX NEWS: Maryland expands mask-wearing requirements to all indoor public spaces

Maryland expands mask-wearing requirements to all indoor public spaces On Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced that masks would be required in all indoor public areas and in outdoor spaces where social distancing isn’t possible.

FOX NEWS: New York's coronavirus deaths in worst week still outnumber Florida, Texas death tolls since pandemic's start

New York's coronavirus deaths in worst week still outnumber Florida, Texas death tolls since pandemic's start The Sun Belt states have seen a major spike in coronavirus cases and deaths in recent weeks. However, data from John Hopkins University (JHU) suggests that the growing death tolls in states like Florida and Texas still pale in comparison to the deaths that have taken place in New York.

Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'

The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/338rZFO

'Bay of Piglets': A 'bizarre' plot to capture a president

How did exiled Venezuelans and former US Special Forces end up joining what looked from the outset like a suicide mission? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/335R2JE

India and China race to build along a disputed frontier

The rival nuclear powers are trying to out-build each other along their disputed Himalayan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P6Jxdp

Nile dam row: Egypt fumes as Ethiopia celebrates

Concerns grow as Nile River nations fail to reach a deal on how to share the vital waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jSP9WL

The sweet smell of success: How Bulgaria took the lead in lavender

Lavender is used for cosmetics, fragrances and even, with the help of bees, to make honey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30WPrn2

Coronavirus: UK lockdown solidarity 'starting to fray'

The public are being consulted on how to avoid community divisions opening up in the months ahead. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/338rZFO

Coronavirus: Malta says 65 rescued migrants test positive

More than two thirds of 94 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean test positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X3nKre

FOX NEWS: Portland business owner on impact of COVID pandemic, protests: It's terrifying

Portland business owner on impact of COVID pandemic, protests: It's terrifying We're crossing our fingers and trying to get through it as best as we can, Stacey Gibson tells Shannon Bream on 'Fox News @ Night.'

FOX NEWS: Weighing the risks of reopening schools amid COVID pandemic

Weighing the risks of reopening schools amid COVID pandemic Parents and educators grapple with back to school strategies; insight from Kathleen Porter-Magee, superintendent of Partnership Schools, and Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marty Makary.

Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE

US election: Biden pledges billions to improve racial equality

The Democratic candidate vows to boost opportunities for Black, Latino and Native American businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/307qs0O

Dreamworld deaths: Theme park owner pleads guilty to safety breaches

Dreamworld's owner pleads guilty to safety breaches, after a malfunctioning water ride killed four people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9le99

Coronavirus: Kodak pivots itself to become strategic drug maker

The former camera maker moves into drug making and secures a major loan from the US government. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CWOLpE

FOX NEWS: Exclusive: Organizer of hydroxychloroquine event that was scrubbed from social media smashes back at Big Tech

Exclusive: Organizer of hydroxychloroquine event that was scrubbed from social media smashes back at Big Tech Mainstream media, Big Tech work to silence anti-establishment doctors; reaction from Dr. Simone Gold, emergency medicine specialist, and Dr. Ramin Oskoui, cardiologist and CEO of Foxhall Cardiology.

Climate change: Coastal erosion 'to threaten more Australian homes'

Australia's love of beachside living will become more precarious as wave movements change, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BCDr1a

Ecuador on alert over huge Chinese fishing fleet off Galapagos Islands

Ecuador is on alert due to the appearance of a fleet of fishing vessels off the Galapagos Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9jixw

Saudi Hajj coronavirus curbs mean 'no work, no salary, nothing'

Covid-19 has hit the annual Hajj and with no international pilgrims, many firms both in Saudi and abroad are suffering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffpzYI

Should police be first to respond in a mental-health crisis?

Why cities in the US and Canada are eyeing removing police from front-line mental-health response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7k7s4

'My Tanzanian family is split over coronavirus'

Sammy Awami writes that his relatives are divided over the Tanzanian leader's policy on Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dcnn6M

Decline of bees, other pollinators threatens US crop yields

Crop yields for apples, cherries and blueberries across the United States are being reduced by a lack of pollinators, according to new research, the most comprehensive study of its kind to date. Most of the world's crops depend on honeybees and wild bees for pollination, so declines in both managed and wild bee populations raise concerns about food security, notes the study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EtsOPs

More free school meals 'would stop diet disaster'

A national food strategy for England calls for an extension of the scheme to end childhood hunger. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EwQhPT

Coronavirus: Scaled back Hajj pilgrimage due to start in Saudi Arabia

Only a very limited number of Muslims living in the kingdom will be able to make the Hajj this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7LHEi

Spain quarantine rules: The businesses fearing for their futures

Spain's struggling tourist businesses say the UK's new quarantine rules may drive them off the edge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Dgw000

More free school meals 'would stop diet disaster'

A national food strategy for England calls for an extension of the scheme to end childhood hunger. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EwQhPT

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/332fFH9

Covid studies aim to save BAME lives 'within months'

The government is to plough millions into research into why the communities are at increased risk. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/39BSPYr

Alzheimer's: 'Promising' blood test for early stage of disease

The test could spot the disease at the earliest stage before symptoms appear, studies suggest. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2CWn7ZR

Coronavirus: Sending untested patients to care homes 'reckless' - MPs

A committee says moving NHS patients into care homes without Covid tests was an "appalling error". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3fabGef

Coronavirus: Hong Kong implements strict measures amid new cases

Dining in restaurants will be banned and only two people from different households can meet. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/332fFH9

Obesity: Have 20 years of policies had any effect?

There's been two decades of efforts to tackle obesity. Has anything worked? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EjIKUc

FOX NEWS: New Jersey gym owner arrested for reopening business tells Tucker he's 'not afraid of tyrants'

New Jersey gym owner arrested for reopening business tells Tucker he's 'not afraid of tyrants' Ian Smith, owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

FOX NEWS: Dr. Scott Atlas sees many reasons to be optimistic about response to COVID, says pandemic is temporary

Dr. Scott Atlas sees many reasons to be optimistic about response to COVID, says pandemic is temporary You don't eradicate coronavirus by locking down, says Dr. Scott Atlas, senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution.

Randomness theory could hold key to internet security

Researchers identified a problem that holds the key to whether all encryption can be broken -- as well as a surprising connection to a mathematical concept that aims to define and measure randomness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D6y22R

How airway cells work together in regeneration and aging

Researchers have identified the process by which stem cells in the airways of the lungs switch between two distinct phases -- creating more of themselves and producing mature airway cells -- to regenerate lung tissue after an injury. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXs0V0

Scientists record rapid carbon loss from warming peatlands

Scientists have demonstrated a direct relationship between climate warming and carbon loss in a peatland ecosystem. Their study provides a glimpse of potential futures where significant stores of carbon in peat bogs could be released into the atmosphere as greenhouse gases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jFm7tL

Link between education, income inequality has existed for a century

Income is inextricably linked to access to education in America and it has been for a century, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jVFrTI

How day- and night-biting mosquitoes respond differently to colors of light and time of day

In a new study, researchers found that night- versus day-biting species of mosquitoes are behaviorally attracted and repelled by different colors of light at different times of day. Mosquitoes are among major disease vectors impacting humans and animals around the world and the findings have important implications for using light to control them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Peev3v

Highly invasive lung cancer cells have longer 'fingers'

Tiny finger-like projections called filopodia drive invasive behavior in a rare subset of lung cancer cells. Analysis of molecular features distinguishing leader from follower cells focuses on filopodia and the MYO10 gene. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Ryr1t

Mapping crystal shapes could fast-track 2D materials

Materials scientists are calling for a collective, global effort to fast-track the mass production of 2D materials like graphene and molybdenum disulfide. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DcdeqR

Seismic waves help scientists 'see' chemical changes beneath a watershed

Chemical reactions deep below ground affect water quality, but methods for 'seeing' them are time-consuming, expensive and limited in scope. A research team found that seismic waves can help to identify these reactions under an entire watershed and protect groundwater resources. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3f768Bc

Invisible barriers cut down on cheating

Both see-through and pretend partitions promoted honesty in taking tests, psychology experiments show, suggesting simple environmental cues can nudge children to do the right thing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/331GAmn

Rising temps put desert shrubs in high-efficiency mode

Research shows that one shrub, the brittlebush, is adapting, and showing a remarkable ability to respond to increased temperature and aridity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3f3fm1m

Obesity: Have 20 years of policies had any effect?

There's been two decades of efforts to tackle obesity. Has anything worked? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2EjIKUc

Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice

A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Df7woc

Kylie Moore-Gilbert: Lecturer jailed in Iran 'moved to remote prison'

British-Australian woman Kylie Moore-Gilbert is reportedly moved to a notorious prison in the desert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6dgih

Coronavirus: How it turned the tables on Ghana's diaspora

Coronavirus has given Ghanaians a new perspective on the pull of living abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2X20j1G

Indian Matchmaking: The 'cringe-worthy' Netflix show that is a huge hit

Indian Matchmaking, a new Netflix show, has become a huge hit, spawning hundreds of memes and jokes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGHoBh

Coronavirus: Safety fears over lack of translated virus advice

A charity says informing the UK's non-English speakers about Covid-19 is a government "blind spot". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2Df7woc

NHS Tayside claims it has 'effectively eliminated' hepatitis C

NHS Tayside targeted injecting drug users in a bid to eradicate the blood borne virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3g7gyCb

Hydrogel mimics human brain with memorizing and forgetting ability

Researchers have found a soft and wet material that can memorize, retrieve, and forget information, much like the human brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2EkKs7L

A new way to target cancers using 'synthetic lethality'

Researchers report that inhibiting a key enzyme caused human cancer cells associated with two major types of breast and ovarian cancer to die and in mouse studies reduced tumor growth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DdziRG

NHS Tayside claims it has 'effectively eliminated' hepatitis C

NHS Tayside targeted injecting drug users in a bid to eradicate the blood borne virus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3g7gyCb

Coronavirus: Vietnam coma pilot warns people 'not to be blasé'

Scot Stephen Cameron spent more than two months in a coma in Vietnam after contracting coronavirus. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3jCgInf

Coronavirus: Swimming defector was not infected, says S Korea

The suspected patient crawled through a drain then swam to North Korea, the South says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39uQMoR

The millions 'hanging by a thread' as coronavirus aid expires

A $600 boost to unemployment benefit is set to expire soon, leaving many people worried about money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sENIv

Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted

Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P0s2LE

Obesity: Unhealthy 'buy one get one free' deals targeted

Ministers will also legislate for calories to appear on menus as part of a strategy to tackle obesity. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2P0s2LE

Coronavirus: Vietnam alarm after first cases in months

The four locally transmitted cases in Da Nang prompt a tourism ban and renewed prevention measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3036YdQ

Sudan to send more troops to Darfur after deadly attacks

More than 80 people were killed in two attacks in Sudan's restive western region, the UN says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OWed0H

Huawei holds summit as global pressure grows

The event comes after China's state media said HSBC played a role in the arrest of Huawei's finance chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f3zznE

Hong Kong launches share index of technology giants

Investors will now have greater access to Chinese tech firms including Alibaba, China's answer to Amazon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBdyhC

More realistic computer graphics

New software techniques make lighting in computer-generated images look more realistic for use in video games, extended reality, and scientific visualization tools. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P0ggko

Neurons are genetically programmed to have long lives

Most neurons are created during embryonic development and have no ''backup'' after birth. Researchers have generally believed that their survival is determined nearly extrinsically, or by outside forces, such as the tissues and cells that neurons supply with nerve cells. Scientists have challenged this notion and reports the continuous survival of neurons is also intrinsically programmed during development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CPSDZw

Proposed framework for integrating chatbots into health care

While chatbots are becoming more widespread in health care, it's important to implement them thoughtfully and constantly evaluate them in a variety of ways, authors argue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OVjIwM

Project creates more powerful, versatile ultrafast laser pulse

Researchers describe a new device, the ''stretched-pulse soliton Kerr resonator,'' that creates an ultrafast laser pulse that is freed from the physical limits endemic to sources of laser light and the limits of the sources' wavelengths. Applications include spectroscopy, frequency synthesis, distance ranging, and pulse generation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39sB25O

Researchers use cell imaging and mathematical modeling to understand cancer progression

Using a combination of experiments and mathematical modeling, a team of researchers from the Virginia Tech Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Science and the Fralin Life Sciences Institute are beginning to unravel the mechanisms that lie behind tetraploidy - a chromosomal abnormality that is often found in malignant tumors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30OTCkD

High levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria found on equipment in communal gyms

Scientists have found that 43% of Staphylococcus bacteria found on exercise equipment in university gyms were ampicillin-resistant, with 73% of those isolates being resistant to multiple additional drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32SjzT4

Different from a computer: Why the brain never processes the same input in the same way

The brain never processes the same information in the same way. Scientists have found out why this is the case and how it works. A decisive role plays a critical state of the neuronal networks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Eq3t9b

Desert mosses use quartz rocks as sun shades

Desert conditions are harsh, and mosses often spend much of the year in a dormant condition, desiccated and brown, until rain comes. Researchers discovered two species of moss that found a hiding place under translucent milky quartz where they can stay moist and green and continue to photosynthesize and grow while other mosses on the soil surface go dormant. This is the first green plant known to seek such refuge. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OYuORI

Phage therapy shows potential for treating prosthetic joint infections

Bacteriophages, or phages, may play a significant role in treating complex bacterial infections in prosthetic joints, according to new research. The findings suggest phage therapy could provide a potential treatment for managing such infections, including those involving antibiotic-resistant microbes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2BwhGQz

Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZZRZBi

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?

The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/303ih5C

US diplomats to leave consulate in Chengdu in tit-for-tat closures

China's decision to close the US mission came after the US shut China's consulate in Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/301V5Vy

Coronavirus: How bad will winter really be?

Could we be heading for a double whammy of flu and coronavirus? from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2ZZRZBi

Coronavirus doctor's diary: Will vaccine sceptics make trials a headache?

The NHS soon needs to start flu vaccinations and Covid vaccine trials - but anti-vax attitudes seem to be spreading. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/303ih5C

Breonna Taylor death: Gunshot at Louisville black militia protest

An accidental shooting at a protest by heavily armed militia injured three people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f39ipB

Your Coronavirus Antibodies Are Disappearing. Should You Care?

By BY APOORVA MANDAVILLI from NYT Health https://ift.tt/2CNC3cI

Seattle protest: Police and anti-racism demonstrators clash at march

Marches in support of anti-racism protests in Portland, Oregon were held across the US on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32QHKRQ

Nantes cathedral fire: Church volunteer rearrested over arson

The Rwandan refugee, who worked as a volunteer warden, has admitted arson, prosecutors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tU77v

Coronavirus: PM to set out strategy to tackle obesity in UK

The plan includes 12-week programmes to help people lose weight and cycling being prescribed by GPs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/331OZ9o

Coronavirus: PM to set out strategy to tackle obesity in UK

The plan includes 12-week programmes to help people lose weight and cycling being prescribed by GPs. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/331OZ9o

North Korea on alert over 'first suspected coronavirus case'

State media say a defector who returned from South Korea has Covid-19 symptoms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBc5rz

Do bicycles slow down cars on low speed, low traffic roads? Latest research says 'no'

New research demonstrates that bicycles do not significantly reduce passenger car travel speeds on low speed, low volume urban roads without bicycle lanes. The research shows that differences in vehicle speeds with and without cyclists were generally on the order of 1 mph or less - negligible from a practical perspective. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/300YpAe

Dual role discovered for molecule involved in autoimmune eye disease

The inflammatory molecule interleukin-17A (IL-17A) triggers immune cells that in turn reduce IL-17A's pro-inflammatory activity, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hAlvU9

Research breakthrough in fight against chytrid fungus

For frogs dying of the invasive chytridiomycosis disease, the leading cause of amphibian deaths worldwide, the genes responsible for protecting them may actually be leading to their demise, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32T3210

Study finds global trends in women's breast cancer show cause for concern

Breast cancer rates among women globally are on the rise, but new research is uncovering trends related to age and where you live that could help target prevention measures to improve the situation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CNycMO

Correct dosage of methane-inhibiting additive in dairy cow feed shown in study

The optimum amount of a methane-inhibiting supplement in dairy cattle feed has been determined by an international team of researchers, indicating that widespread use of the compound could be an affordable climate change-battling strategy, if farmers embrace it. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WVRQge

Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas

A disaster declaration is issued for 32 counties, amid warnings of a life-threatening storm surge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2BAVR2w

FOX NEWS: Parents in Northern Virginia demand in-person learning in schools

Parents in Northern Virginia demand in-person learning in schools Parents in Fairfax County, Virginia, outside the nation’s capital, protest a recent decision to ban public schools from in-person learning amid coronavirus; Some think politics is to blame.

FOX NEWS: Texas program changing response to mental health 911

Texas program changing response to mental health 911 The RIGHT Care Team, made up of a paramedic, social worker, and police officer operates in Dallas responding to 9-1-1 calls related to mental health treatment.

Battling harmful algae blooms

In two recent studies, marine biologists looked at why one species of algae has some strains that can cause fish kills and others that are non-toxic, while examining an algicidal bacterium found in Delaware's Inland Bays that could provide an environmentally-friendly approach to combating algae blooms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WSXrnx

John Lewis: Mourners pay tributes to US civil rights icon

The last of America's Big Six civil rights leaders died on 17 July of pancreatic cancer, aged 80. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/302qg3b

Coronavirus: Why won't India admit how Covid-19 is spreading?

Experts say India's government must accept the virus is spreading there through community transmission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2CQFqzF

The frustration of trying to invest in my hometown

Would-be investors in US black neighbourhoods say they still face significant financial barriers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVpHBL

Lupe Fiasco: America's influence in the world is 'dwindling'

Lupe Fiasco says America's influence in the world is "dwindling". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32VxK9O

Viewpoint from Sudan - where black people are called slaves

The use of racial slurs in Sudan shows how deeply entrenched racism is there, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jFxoKx

Coronavirus: False and misleading claims about vaccines debunked

Misinformation about coronavirus vaccine trials has been spreading on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32R5kOl

WE charity scandal - A simple guide to the new crisis for Trudeau

How a multimillion-dollar scheme to help students embroiled Trudeau and his family in controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OVfrcT

FOX NEWS: Critical care doctor on CDC's new guidelines for reopening schools safely

Critical care doctor on CDC's new guidelines for reopening schools safely Dr. Daniela Lamas, pulmonary and critical care doctor at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, joins David Asman on 'CAVUTO Live.'

FOX NEWS: Florida lieutenant governor Jeanette Nunez on canceled GOP convention events, push to reopen schools

Florida lieutenant governor Jeanette Nunez on canceled GOP convention events, push to reopen schools Florida coronavirus cases surge past 400,000; reaction from Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez.

FOX NEWS: Chicago business owner on impact of coronavirus shutdown

Chicago business owner on impact of coronavirus shutdown Owner of Vaughan Hospitality Group, Kristan Vaughn, shares her story on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

Paw Patrol: Cartoon not cancelled despite White House comments

White House press Kayleigh McEnany got it wrong when she said the cartoon had been a victim of "cancel culture". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbU5Ug

FOX NEWS: Gym owners on fighting back against shutdown order amid pandemic

Gym owners on fighting back against shutdown order amid pandemic A state judge rules that New Jersey authorities can shut down gym that defied closure; Atilis gym co-owners Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti share their story on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’

FOX NEWS: CDC releases new guidelines for reopening schools

CDC releases new guidelines for reopening schools Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports.

South China Sea dispute: Australia says Beijing's claims have no legal basis

Australia tells the UN the claims have "no legal basis" as it aligns itself more closely with the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jxHZae

ICYMI: Fake baby pandas, a spectacular comet and more

The stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYlhtG

FOX NEWS: Folks finding ways to engage with isolated seniors amid COVID pandemic

Folks finding ways to engage with isolated seniors amid COVID pandemic Americans are coming up with creative ways to care for seniors who are bearing the brunt of loneliness and isolation.

FOX NEWS: Second surge slowing? Coronavirus cases moderately rising in US as deaths flatten

Second surge slowing? Coronavirus cases moderately rising in US as deaths flatten The U.S. has just under 4.1 million confirmed cases and just under a 145,000 deaths; chief breaking news correspondent Trace Gallagher reports.

Donald Trump acts to cut prescription drug prices in US

The president says his executive orders will overhaul the drug market, but some experts are sceptical. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32RNTNr

FOX NEWS: Dr. Marc Siegel says he's disappointed by late-night critics' response to his interview with President Trump

Dr. Marc Siegel says he's disappointed by late-night critics' response to his interview with President Trump President Trump's cognitive test becomes a viral moment; reaction from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel.

Coral reefs show resilience to rising temperatures

Rising ocean temperatures have devastated coral reefs all over the world, but a recent study has found that reefs in the Eastern Tropical Pacific region may prove to be an exception. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30JpdEh

Singapore man admits being Chinese spy in US

A court hearing is the latest incident as tensions rise between the US and China in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jEZQfq

Amazon, Google and Wish remove neo-Nazi products

A BBC investigation finds white-supremacist books and merchandise for sale on top retail platforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39po34V

Coronavirus: The week when everything changed for Trump

The president underwent a series of U-turns in an effort to save his re-election chances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OW6EHn

Brazil's racial reckoning: 'Black lives matter here, too'

Police killed nearly six times as many people as in the US last year, and most of them were black. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30YRg2T

Why US-China relations are at their lowest point in decades

Tensions between the US and China are escalating at a dizzying pace. So what will happen next? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hyb97h

WhereIsMyName: Afghan women campaign for the right to reveal their name

Afghan women are often forced to keep their name secret, even from doctors. But some are fighting back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32NkoMW

Papa Shirandula: Kenyan actor Charles Bukeko remembered

The BBC's Ferdinand Omondi, a former soap actor himself, remembers an infectious comedic talent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39sCXYc

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

By bike, boat and horseback: Epic coronavirus journeys home

With flights grounded and borders closed, these travellers took incredible steps to get home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32GveEi

Coronavirus: Obesity increases risks from Covid-19, experts say

Public Health England's conclusions come as ministers consider new measures to combat obesity. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3jDoKMv

Hot or cold, venomous vipers still quick to strike

Most reptiles move slower when temperatures drop, but venomous rattlesnakes appear to be an exception. The cold affects them, but not as much as scientists expected. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eXfejG

Shifts seen in breeding times and duration for 73 boreal bird species over 40 years

Forest ecologist report finding ''clear evidence of a contraction of the breeding period'' among boreal birds in Finland over a 43-year span for which good quality data were available. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jBJB2D

COVID-19 vaccine innovation could dramatically speed up worldwide production

A new modified version of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein has a 10-fold higher expression rate in cell cultures than an earlier version that forms the basis of some candidates currently in clinical trials. Vaccine manufacturers could swap in the new version and produce vaccine doses at much higher rates, researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jzH35j

How mosquitoes got their taste for human blood and what it means for the future

To predict and help control the spread of mosquito-borne illnesses, it's important to know where and why certain mosquitoes got their taste for biting humans in the first place. Now, researchers have identified two major factors: a dry climate and city life. Based on these findings, they predict that increased urbanization in the coming decades will mean even more human-biting mosquitoes in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CHnCqB

Reexamining the history of slavery through 23andMe African ancestry data

Researchers have compiled genetic data from consenting 23andMe research participants to paint a more complete picture of African ancestry in the New World. By linking genetic data with slave trade historical records, the findings reinforce harsh truths about slavery in the Americas and uncover insights into its history, including the methods used to suppress and exploit Africans once they disembarked. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30I7ayo

New CT scan method lowers radiation exposure

A CT scan technique that splits a full X-ray beam into thin beamlets can deliver the same quality of image at a much reduced radiation dose, according to a new study. The technique, demonstrated on a small sample in a micro CT scanner, could potentially be adapted for medical scanners and used to reduce the amount of radiation millions of people are exposed to each year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32OhirP

Unprecedented effort to ramp up testing technologies for COVID-19

In a new paper, experts set forth a framework to increase significantly the number, quality and type of daily tests for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and help reduce inequities for underserved populations that have been disproportionally affected by the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jtKIlb

Tracking misinformation campaigns in real-time is possible, study shows

A research team has developed a technique for tracking online foreign misinformation campaigns in real time, which could help mitigate outside interference in the 2020 American election. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eZBqd4

Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine

About 30 million people - including everyone over the age of 50 - will be able to have the vaccine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30GEWUv

Coronavirus: Mothers 'unlikely to infect newborns'

Infected women can stay with and breastfeed their babies if safety measures are taken, a study says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30LqfQ2

Trump scraps Florida convention plans due to coronavirus fears: 'The timing is not right'

President Trump announced he is cancelling the portion of the Republican National Convention that was set to take place in Jacksonville, Fla., next month. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/3fUVC1b

Coronavirus: Question mark over 2021 Tokyo Olympics

The Olympics are now one year away - again - but some athletes fear that they won't happen at all. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30AYqKk

IS prisoner issue a ticking timebomb for the West

Unfinished business of foreign fighters presents a renewed security problem in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZW8UEZ

Reopening US schools 'makes our kids guinea pigs'

Florida's decision to reopen all brick and mortar schools in August caused a teacher backlash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hs5Lme

Idris Khattak: 'My father was taken and I don't know why'

Unknown men put a bag over Idris Khattak's head and took him from his car on a highway interchange. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eW87Ic

Did Sweden's coronavirus strategy succeed or fail?

Despite global criticism, Sweden has seen a drop in serious Covid cases without ever having a lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jAaCDO

Nasa Mars rover: How Perseverance will hunt for signs of past life

If there was life on Mars, how will the US space agency's next robot rover recognise it? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2D39EyW

Most people in England to be offered flu vaccine

About 30 million people - including everyone over the age of 50 - will be able to have the vaccine. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30GEWUv

Coronavirus: Mothers 'unlikely to infect newborns'

Infected women can stay with and breastfeed their babies if safety measures are taken, a study says. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/30LqfQ2

FOX NEWS: Teachers debate reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic

Teachers debate reopening schools during the coronavirus pandemic CDC says coronavirus poses 'low risks' in school reopenings; Krista Herrin, Phil Strunk, and Leigha Phillips react.

Preventing the next pandemic

A new article shows that an annual investment of $30 billion should be enough to offset the costs of preventing another global pandemic such as COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30KGRaV

Study finds decline in emergent hospitalizations during early phase of COVID-19

Researchers report on the decline of emergent medical, surgical and obstetric hospitalizations at the medical center during the six-week period following the week of the declaration of the COVID-19 public health emergency in Boston in mid-March 2020. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jBpvpi

We are mutating SARS-CoV-2, but it is evolving back

Scientists looked at the evolution of the virus that causes COVID-19. Their findings could help the design of a new vaccine. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39n7CG9

Brain builds and uses maps of social networks, physical space, in the same way

Even in these social-distanced days, we keep in our heads a map of our relationships with other people: family, friends, coworkers and how they relate to each other. New research shows that we put together this social map in much the same way that we assemble a map of physical places and things. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CHF1iK

Flood data from 500 years: Rivers and climate change in Europe

Studying historical documents from 5 centuries, scientists were able to compare flood events from the past with recent flood events in Europe. This combination of historical and hydrological research provides evidence for the strong influence of climate change on rivers and floodings. Floods tend to be larger, the timing has shifted and the relationship between flood occurrence and air temperatures has reversed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WPhSC5

Mapping the brain's sensory gatekeeper

Researchers have mapped the thalamic reticular nucleus in unprecedented detail, revealing that the region contains two distinct subnetworks of neurons with different functions. The findings could offer researchers much more specific targets for designing drugs that could alleviate attention deficits, sleep disruption, and sensory hypersensitivity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39mv1rq

Genomic basis of bat superpowers revealed: Like how they survive deadly viruses

The genetic material that codes for bat adaptations and superpowers - such as the ability to fly, to use sound to move effortlessly in complete darkness, to tolerate and survive potentially deadly viruses, and to resist aging and cancer - has been revealed and published in Nature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WKgvog

How neurons reshape inside body fat to boost its calorie-burning capacity

Scientists have found that a hormone tells the brain to dramatically restructure neurons embedded in fat tissue. Their work widens our understanding of how the body regulates its energy consumption, and how obesity might be treated in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39jIv76

International analysis narrows range of climate's sensitivity to CO2

The most advanced and comprehensive analysis of climate sensitivity yet undertaken has revealed with more confidence than ever before how sensitive the Earth's climate is to carbon dioxide. The new research, revealed in a 165 page, peer-reviewed journal article finds that the true climate sensitivity is unlikely to be in the lowest part of the 1.5-4.5°C range. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32ML14G

Sharks almost gone from many reefs

A massive global study of the world's reefs has found sharks are 'functionally extinct' on nearly one in five of the reefs surveyed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eWiFqW

Dragonflies reveal mercury pollution levels across US national parks

Research confirms dragonfly larvae as ''biosentinels'' to indicate mercury pollution and presents the first-ever survey of mercury pollution in the U.S. National Park System. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fVHZ1u

Canada court rules US 'not safe' for asylum seekers

The US violates the human rights of asylum seekers by imprisoning them, a Canadian judge rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30zRzkp

Twitter data reveals global communication network

Twitter mentions show distinct community structure patterns resulting from communication preferences of individuals affected by physical distance between users and commonalities, such as shared language and history. While previous investigations have identified patterns using other data, such as mobile phone usage and Facebook friend connections, research now looks at the collective effect of message transfer in the global community. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E1F0qf

Smile: Atomic imaging finds root of tooth decay

Researchers combined complementary imaging techniques to explore the atomic structure of human enamel, exposing tiny chemical flaws in the fundamental building blocks of our teeth. The findings could help scientists prevent or possibly reverse tooth decay. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2WHnWfR

Portable blood ammonia detector

This device offers a significantly faster and easier method for detecting ammonia levels in blood, which can reach dangerous levels in people with certain diseases and genetic conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fVwhEb

Cancer metabolic pathway identified as target for therapy

Fighting cancer often means employing a suite of techniques to target the tumor and prevent it from growing and spreading to other parts of the body. It's no small feat -- the American Cancer Society predicts roughly 1.8 million new cases of cancer in the country in 2020, underscoring the need to identify additional ways to outsmart the runaway cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jvsfEO

Abood Hamam: 'A picture can kill you or save your life'

For years Abood Hamam sent war photos out of Syria anonymously. Now he's using his name, and urging exiles to return. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WMf6NH

George Floyd death: The other names we're also hearing now

For some bereaved relatives fighting for justice the spotlight can be welcome, but it's still painful from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONcM4O

FOX NEWS: Alex Berenson responds to NYT attack on his COVID-19 'tirades'

Alex Berenson responds to NYT attack on his COVID-19 'tirades' Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson reacts to article criticizing his viewpoint on handling the coronavirus pandemic.

FOX NEWS: Dr. Deborah Birx on COVID pandemic key indicators, delays in coronavirus test results

Dr. Deborah Birx on COVID pandemic key indicators, delays in coronavirus test results White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx joins Fox News chief political anchor Bret Baier with insight on 'Special Report.'

FOX NEWS: Minnesota mom dies of coronavirus, weeks after giving birth on ventilator

Minnesota mom dies of coronavirus, weeks after giving birth on ventilator Minnesota mom dies of covid 19 weeks after delivering baby while on ventilator

FOX NEWS: COVID pandemic reaches grim milestone with 15 million cases worldwide

COVID pandemic reaches grim milestone with 15 million cases worldwide California is now the leader in coronavirus infections in the U.S. with more than 400,000 cases; Jonathan Serrie reports.

FOX NEWS: Trump says spike in COVID cases likely caused by protests, increased travel, holiday gatherings, other factors

Trump says spike in COVID cases likely caused by protests, increased travel, holiday gatherings, other factors President Trump holds coronavirus briefing from the White House.

Markerless motion capture technology could help skeleton athletes' training

Researchers have developed the first non-invasive way of measuring athletes' push start performance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jwgSML

Ultra-small, parasitic bacteria found in groundwater, moose -- and you

Saccharibacteria within a mammalian host are more diverse than ever anticipated, according to recent research. The researchers also discovered that certain members of the bacteria are found in the oral cavity of humans, the guts of other mammals, and in groundwater. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2D2BlrC

Fasting diet could boost breast cancer therapy

A team of scientists has found that a fasting-mimicking diet combined with hormone therapy has the potential to help treat breast cancer, according to newly published animal studies and small clinical trials in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39ouS6O

Hidden nutrition: We don't know what makes up 99 per cent of our food

We know next to nothing about the vast majority of compounds in our diet. Now researchers are finding ways to study this "nutritional dark matter" – and what it could mean for our health from New Scientist - Health https://ift.tt/2CWd5Yt

Sydney police 'asked woman to remove tampon' in strip-search

A review into police conduct during five controversial strip-searches has called for an official apology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xnthr

NWSL: Serena Williams & Natalie Portman invest in new LA women's football team

A group including Serena Williams is to fund a new Los Angeles-based women's team set to launch in time for the National Women's Soccer League in spring 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ONufda

Trump concedes pandemic to 'get worse before it gets better'

The president also asked all Americans to wear face coverings, saying they show "patriotism". from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3jtCY2A

Coronavirus: Are mutations making it more infectious?

While there have been thousands of changes to the virus only one is seen as possibly altering its behaviour. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3jiJvNl

Coronavirus: Airlines call for joint US-European testing scheme

Major carriers in the US and Europe want a coordinated programme to get passengers flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlShZa

Britney Spears: What exactly is the #FreeBritney campaign?

The superstar's conservatorship and the social media movement - explained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2E2brVv

Matiullah Jan: Pakistan anger as video shows reporter's abduction

Matiullah Jan, a prominent journalist, was missing for hours, but is now back home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRo7fY

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong: ‘A few cars are following me’

Joshua Wong believes he is now being followed, after the new security law was passed by China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WGTxhO

FOX NEWS: Biotech CEO on race for COVID vaccine, Operation Warp Speed

Biotech CEO on race for COVID vaccine, Operation Warp Speed GeoVax CEO David Dodd joins Shannon Bream with insight on 'Fox News @ Night.'

FOX NEWS: What US can learn from Sweden's COVID success

What US can learn from Sweden's COVID success Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson, author of 'Unreported Truths about COVID-19 and Lockdowns,' and Phil Kerpen, president of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, join Laura Ingraham with insight.

QAnon: Twitter bans accounts linked to conspiracy theory

The social media site says it is taking action to limit behaviour that could lead to "offline harm". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OLVvsF

Trump pivots: 'I'm getting used to the mask'

The president urged Americans to wear a face covering, having previously disparaged them as unsanitary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OmB8n

Belarus election: Snatched from the streets in Europe's 'last dictatorship'

Activists and journalists are being rounded up and jailed in Belarus ahead of next month’s elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hurtWV

FOX NEWS: New Jersey gym owner takes extraordinary measures to keep business alive during COVID crisis

New Jersey gym owner takes extraordinary measures to keep business alive during COVID crisis Ian Smith, owner of Atilis Gym in Bellmawr, tells Tucker his business has become a thorn in the side of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.

On coronavirus, Trump insists the U.S. has the world's 'No. 1 low mortality rate.' He's wrong — and it's the wrong way to measure success.

The problem with President Trump’s new strategy is that his prized data point is a mirage — an illusion that dissolves under closer inspection, revealing the opposite of the “success” it’s supposed to show. from Yahoo News - Latest News & Headlines https://ift.tt/39eXBLc

How deep are Britain and China's economic ties?

The two countries' growing relationship includes nuclear power projects, foreign students and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WIZg6w

FOX NEWS: Trump campaign on president's decision to relaunch coronavirus briefings

Trump campaign on president's decision to relaunch coronavirus briefings President Trump felt it was important to update the American people on results his whole of government COVID strategy is producing, says Trump 2020 campaign senior adviser Mercedes Schlapp.

FOX NEWS: Coronavirus antibodies fade fast but protection may last, study shows

Coronavirus antibodies fade fast but protection may last, study shows New research suggests that antibodies the immune system makes to fight the new coronavirus may only last a few months in people with mild illness, but that doesn't mean protection also is gone or that it won't be possible to develop an effective vaccine.

FOX NEWS: CDC study finds coronavirus infections could be much higher than reported in some cities, states

CDC study finds coronavirus infections could be much higher than reported in some cities, states A study from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released on Tuesday claimed coronavirus cases may have been heavily underreported across the country, due to the number of patients who remained asymptomatic or did not require medical treatment.

FOX NEWS: Pharmaceutical executives update congressional lawmakers on COVID vaccine development

Pharmaceutical executives update congressional lawmakers on COVID vaccine development U.S. health officials remain optimistic a coronavirus vaccine could be ready by later this year or early 2021; Casey Stegall reports from Dallas.

Life in the shallows becomes a trap for baby sharks

Baby reef sharks tolerate living in the sometimes-extreme environments of their nurseries -- but these habitats face an uncertain future which may leave newborn sharks 'trapped'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eK2T2k

Spider monkey groups as collective computers

New research shows that spider monkeys use collective computation to figure out the best way to find food. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZNBkAO

Coronavirus: Above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 public sector workers

Doctors, teachers and police officers are among those who will be rewarded for their work in the pandemic. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3fYq1ve

Dreamworld accident: Operator charged over Australian theme park deaths

Four people were crushed to death on a water ride at the Australian theme park in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Blbfjm

Coronavirus: India's biggest airline IndiGo to cut 10% of staff

The low cost carrier is the latest airline to make cuts as coronavirus-related restrictions hit demand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fIje90

FOX NEWS: Operation Warp Speed: Participation and preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine

Operation Warp Speed: Participation and preparation for a COVID-19 vaccine Weathering the storm: 'Fox News @ Night' anchor Shannon Bream explores how one Alabama factory is on the front lines of the race to find a coronavirus vaccine and goes one-on-one with a vaccine volunteer.

FOX NEWS: Mayor Eric Garcetti says he may shut Los Angeles down again as COVID cases climb

Mayor Eric Garcetti says he may shut Los Angeles down again as COVID cases climb Garcetti warns he is on the verge of issuing a new coronavirus stay at home order; Bryan Llenas reports.

Coronavirus: EU leaders reach recovery deal after marathon summit

Summit chairman Charles Michel says the deal by the 27-nation bloc is a "pivotal moment" for Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OI0IBN

FOX NEWS: Dr. Harvey Risch on the war against hydroxychloroquine

Dr. Harvey Risch on the war against hydroxychloroquine Dr. Harvey Risch, epidemiology professor at the Yale School of Public Health, joins Laura Ingraham with insight on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

Mother creates app for people caring for children with health conditions

Jessica Barker's app is designed for families of children with severe health conditions. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2OKv6LM

Mother creates app for people caring for children with health conditions

Jessica Barker's app is designed for families of children with severe health conditions. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2OKv6LM

A mechanical way to stimulate neurons

Magnetic nanodiscs can be activated by an external magnetic field, providing a research tool for studying neural responses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2CAbDuK

China warns UK of 'consequences' over Hong Kong 'interference'

The Chinese ambassador in London says the UK has "blatantly interfered" in China's internal affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZMsKm8

Michigan judge refuses to free girl in missed homework case

The decision to send the 15-year-old girl to juvenile detention has sparked protests in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OJZo1a

FOX NEWS: COVID breakthrough? Oxford University says its coronavirus vaccine triggers dual immune response

COVID breakthrough? Oxford University says its coronavirus vaccine triggers dual immune response Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel joins Tucker Carlson with insight on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'

Coronavirus: Why are Americans so angry about masks?

How face coverings meant to curb virus spread became grounds for political battle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2WExW9r

Indonesia vows to end practice of bride kidnapping

On an island east of Bali, women are still being abducted for marriage. Now, there is hope it may end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jnIjs7

TikTok: How app got caught up in the US-China clash

Why is there so much controversy surrounding the popular short-video app? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OISRUx

'Why our Nigerian online wedding suits us just fine'

Two young Nigerian couples on why they don't regret doing things their own way and breaking with tradition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hlx6q9

Coronavirus could lead to thousands more cancer deaths

Disruption to essential cancer services means treatable tumours will have been missed, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E4Bv2v

Physicists take stop-action images of light-driven molecular reaction

Physicists have taken extremely fast snapshots of light-induced molecular ring-opening reactions -- similar to those that help a human body produce vitamin D from sunlight. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2DU9evh

European sea bass absorb virtually no microplastic in their muscle tissue

Researchers gave young European see bass feed laced with microplastic for months, but found virtually no microplastic particles in the fish fillets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fO2IED

Photos may improve understanding of volcanic processes

The shape of volcanoes and their craters provide critical information on their formation and eruptive history. Techniques applied to photographs -- photogrammetry -- show promise and utility in correlating shape change to volcanic background and eruption activity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZMbBZN

MRI scans of the brains of 130 mammals, including humans, indicate equal connectivity

Researchers conducted a first-of-its-kind study designed to investigate brain connectivity in 130 mammalian species. The intriguing results, contradicting widespread conjectures, revealed that brain connectivity levels are equal in all mammals, including humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2E3AIig

Coronavirus could lead to thousands more cancer deaths

Disruption to essential cancer services means treatable tumours will have been missed, experts say. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2E4Bv2v

Missing Kansas dog makes 50-mile trip to old home in Missouri

Cleo, a four-year-old labrador, walks from Kansas to Missouri, leaving her owner "speechless". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhWj6R

Dramatic footage shows house collapsing into flood waters

Monsoon rains caused flooding in several areas of India's capital Delhi on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OIvTgu

Amber Heard: Johnny Depp hit me during row over pre-nuptial agreement

US actress Amber Heard takes the witness stand in ex-husband Johnny Depp's libel case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOcvci

FOX NEWS: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces US Navy support for coronavirus hotspots

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announces US Navy support for coronavirus hotspots Insight from Texas Rep. Michael Cloud, Republican member of the House Oversight and Reform Committee.

FOX NEWS: 85 babies test positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county

85 babies test positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county Insight from Fox News medical contributor Dr. Janette Nesheiwat.

TikTok: 'We don't give user data to China'

A senior company official tells the BBC the video-sharing app is not "under the thumb" of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32zWswl

Gunman attacks family of US federal judge Esther Salas

An attacker dressed as a FedEx driver is sought after the shooting at the home of judge Esther Salas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Bg9zrf

Hong Kong: UK set to suspend extradition treaty with Chinese territory

It comes amid rising tensions between London and Beijing over a controversial national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yBSfL

Why some Kenyans still deny coronavirus exists

Kenya has had more than 11,000 cases of Covid-19 and 200 deaths, yet many don't take it seriously. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3h8WW0y

FOX NEWS: 85 Babies test positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county

85 Babies test positive for COVID-19 in one Texas county A total of 85 babies under the age of 1 have tested positive for the coronavirus in a single Texas county as of Friday, according to multiple reports.

Coronavirus vaccine: UK government signs deals for 90 million doses

The vaccines are still being researched, but offer hope of getting life back to normal. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BdNeKU

Coronavirus vaccine: UK government signs deals for 90 million doses

The vaccines are still being researched, but offer hope of getting life back to normal. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/2BdNeKU

Coronavirus: Protein treatment trial 'a breakthrough'

Synairgen says preliminary results suggest its nebuliser treatment can lower the risk of disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3fLe8ZB

Coronavirus: Protein treatment trial 'a breakthrough'

Synairgen says preliminary results suggest its nebuliser treatment can lower the risk of disease. from BBC News - Health https://ift.tt/3fLe8ZB

Coronavirus: Wrangling over huge EU recovery plan enters fourth day

EU leaders are still struggling to reach a deal on a recovery fund, with deep differences remaining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hhWiOa

Coronavirus: China's cinemas start to reopen after shutdowns

The country is the second largest film market in the world after the US, with a box office of $9.2bn in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFtkYe

New Zealand: New volcano alert system 'could have warned of White Island eruption'

They say their system could have given 16 hours advance warning of the deadly White Island eruption of 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLi8cK

FOX NEWS: Next steps for the school choice movement amid coronavirus pandemic