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Huge snowstorm heads for US east coast

Wind gusts of up to 80km/h are forecast for several days, creating blinding, blowing snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3apGaIE

Collingwood: Australian Football League club 'guilty of systemic racism'

Collingwood - one of Australia's biggest sporting clubs - has overseen "profound" harm, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tdt5e1

Groundbreaking biofuel rocket could be 'Uber for space'

Stardust 1.0 has become the first commercial launch of a rocket powered by bio-derived fuel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39AFcu8

Saudi human rights under new spotlight in Biden era

After free reign under President Trump, will the kingdom now be held more to account? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L6Tf15

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: What a blind man's death reveals

Asmelash Woldeselassie has given his eyesight, left arm and now his life to a succession of wars in Tigray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36wW6YG

Three lives, one message: Stop killing Mexico's transgender women

In Mexico, the second most dangerous country to be transgender, trans women fight to be protected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tf9HgH

Now and then: Iceland's vanishing glaciers

See how much Iceland's Skaftafellsjokull glacier has retreated over the past 30 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t7olXo

Romania's young history fans battle to save imperial spa resort

Volunteers try to breathe new life into a Romanian resort once a playground for European elites. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3csyfNB

Saba Sahar: 'I survived an assassination attempt by the Taliban'

Afghan film director Saba Sahar is one of the few to survive from a recent wave of targeted killings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rcmXRo

Life in a Day 2020: Kevin Macdonald says documentary 'reinforces everyone's similarities'

British director Kevin Macdonald's new documentary of personal videos from around the world giving a snapshot on 25 July 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j5ZBu7

Have US police departments become too militarised?

President Biden is reportedly looking to restrict local police from receiving surplus military gear. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39yminu

Impostor syndrome: 'I feel like I don't deserve my success'

An influencer and a corporate professional from India share their experiences of impostor syndrome. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39BlLkK

Technology bolsters use of chia seeds to help improve health, slow signs of aging

A team has developed and patented a method to separate mucilage from chia seeds, yielding a protein-rich chia seed flour with improved bioactivity and functionality compared with conventional methods. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3crrtHL

Gendered division of labor shaped human spatial behavior

Research based on the daily movements of people living in a contemporary hunter-gatherer society provides new evidence for links between the gendered division of labor in human societies over the past 2.5 million years and differences in the way men and women think about space. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3r5gqIk

Legal cannabis stores linked to fewer opioid deaths in the United States

Access to legal cannabis stores is associated with a reduction in opioid related deaths in the United States, particularly those linked to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, finds a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Yy1ZAu

Consuming omega-3 fatty acids could prevent asthma, study suggests

New research suggests that a higher dietary intake of long chain omega-3 fatty acids in childhood may reduce the risk of developing subsequent asthma, but only in children carrying a common gene variant. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YszQdU

In Brazil, many smaller dams disrupt fish more than large hydropower projects

A new article quantifies the tradeoffs between hydroelectric generation capacity and the impacts on river connectivity for thousands of current and projected future dams across Brazil. The findings confirm that small hydropower plants are far more responsible for river fragmentation than their larger counterparts due to their prevalence and distribution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3t8el0h

Hypnotic suggestions can make a complex task easy by helping vision fill in the blanks

New research demonstrates that hypnosis -- the process of focusing a person's attention on a specific task or sensation -- can turn a normally difficult visual task into a far easier one by helping individuals mentally 'fill in the gaps' of missing visual cues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36pWbNt

Tigray crisis: 'Genocidal war' waged in Ethiopia region, says ex-leader

Tigray's ousted leader accuses Ethiopian and Eritrean forces of committing atrocities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3agQFy8

Covid: Thousands attend Israel funeral for orthodox rabbi

Deputy Prime Minister Benny Gantz has criticised "unequal enforcement" of rules over the gathering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36t459b

Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians

It is the first such transfer, amid disagreement over who is responsible for inoculations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ao63si

Lionel Messi: Barcelona deny leaking forward's contract

Barcelona say they will take "appropriate legal action" after Spanish newspaper El Mundo published details of Lionel Messi's contract. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aq7iYi

Covid: 'Lessons to be learnt' from NI vaccine row - Irish PM

We need to "calm down" after the EU reverses a plan to put checks on the Irish border, Micheál Martin says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NRKDwg

UK applying to join Asia-Pacific free trade pact CPTPP

If successful, Britain will join a club including Japan and Australia and covering 500m people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tbATNz

Hilton Valentine, guitarist with the Animals, dies aged 77

The British musician's riff on The House of The Rising Sun is one of the most famous in pop history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j2s7N0

Covid: Australian city of Perth goes into snap lockdown after guard tests positive

Schools, bars and gyms close in the Australian city after a guard at a quarantine hotel tests positive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36sKiqf

Donald Trump 'parts with lawyers' before impeachment trial

Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with lawyers representing him in his impeachment trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YuvNxL

Hong Kong residents now eligible for special UK visa

From Sunday, those eligible can apply for a special UK visa using a smartphone app. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t5wGe5

Russia braces for latest Navalny protests

Metro stations are closed and movement is restricted ahead of rallies in support of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ouKVG5

Covid vaccination: LA Dodgers stadium closed by protests

Protests by anti-vaccine and far-right groups forced the closure of Dodger Stadium on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ptYGGd

Covid: The pandemic's young widows and widowers

"The grief creeps up on you," says Pamela who is raising two children alone after losing her husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Migy8F

Japan whale hunting: 'By-catch' rule highlighted after minke death

The death of a whale which got trapped in a net off Japan has once again exposed the hunting divide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osnoFG

Coronavirus in Algeria: 'No-one could travel to say goodbye to grandpa'

Algeria's coronavirus restrictions mean that people in the diaspora are unable to properly mourn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r72FsJ

Could a vaccine get rid of malaria for good?

Seventeen-year-old Victoline explores progress to tackle the disease in her home country, Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aebLNs

Lebanon ambulance driver: 'Hospitals can't take our Covid patients'

Lebanon's hospitals are turning away patients as the country buckles under Covid and economic collapse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3osm1qw

UAE to offer citizenship to 'talented' foreigners

The Gulf state relies on its immigrant population but does not usually grant citizenship rights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pyPz7e

First ever 'pioneer' factor found in plants enables cells to change their fate

To start the process of unpacking tightly bundled genetic material, plants depend on the LEAFY pioneer protein, according biologists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pCuvwz

How breast cancer cells hide from immune attack

Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified how breast cancer cells hide from immune cells to stay alive. The discovery could lead to better immunotherapy treatment for patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Mi9jxw

Pain patients who take opioids can't get in the door at over half of primary care clinics

People who take opioid medications for chronic pain may have a hard time finding a new primary care clinic that will take them as a patient if they need one, according to a new 'secret shopper' study of hundreds of clinics across the country. Stigma against long-term users of prescription opioids, likely related to the prospect of taking on a patient who might have an opioid use disorder or addiction, appears to play a role. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3r0SeXq

In Case 'Ewe' Missed It: The sheep, the steep and the ski city

Why did 3,000 sheep cross the road? That and more in our weekly video round-up: In Case "Ewe" Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39v97DW

Turkey LGBT: Four students arrested over artwork

Officials say the artwork depicted rainbow symbols alongside the most sacred site in Islam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MIcpuk

Poland abortion ban: Protesters take to Warsaw streets

Protests have been taking place in Polish cities for the third night in a row following the introduction of a near-total ban on abortion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YGDfGl

Russian billionaire Arkady Rotenberg says 'Putin Palace' is his

Businessman Arkady Rotenberg says he owns the vast property at the centre of a Russian controversy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pAblr0

'Visionary' music producer Sophie dies aged 34

The Grammy-nominated artist died following "a sudden accident" in Athens, her manager said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36lTcG3

Covid vaccines: Those that work - and the others to come

As two new jabs prove effective, where do we stand with vaccines and the fight back against Covid? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a6gVJy

Cuba helicopter crash: Five dead after aircraft left Holguín

The aircraft crashed after leaving eastern Holguín for a short trip to Guantánamo province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t8PPvI

Japanese woman 'kept mother's body in freezer for 10 years'

The Japanese woman reportedly hid the body a decade ago because she "didn't want to move out". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t9HGax

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Democrat to move to get away from controversial Republican

Cori Bush said Marjorie Taylor Greene targeted her "unmasked" in the House of Representatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pwwOkF

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans to attend per day

Up to 30,000 fans a day will be allowed to attend the Australian Open, Victoria's minister for sport has announced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39y6scJ

Brian Sicknick: Officer killed in Capitol riot to lie in honour

Brian Sicknick died after sustaining injuries during the pro-Trump violence at the US Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mym4Uq

Russian anti-Putin anger spreads: 'We have to protest'

Russia is seeing some of the biggest demonstrations for a decade over the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3taryW3

Jonas Gwangwa The South African jazz icon who stood up to apartheid

Remembering iconic trombonist and exiled anti-apartheid activist Jonas Gwangwa who has died aged 83. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MxruPv

Coronavirus: What's behind Latin America's oxygen shortages?

Some Latin American countries struggle with insufficient oxygen as Covid-19 continues to spread. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YtsHKs

Black Lives Matter foundation wins Swedish human rights prize

Organisers of the Olof Palme prize praise the group for promoting "peaceful civil disobedience". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2L0mJNV

Covid: Argentina imposes new tax on wealthiest

A one-off tax on Argentina's richest people will pay for medical supplies and help for businesses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r7KlPY

Amsterdam drugs: Tourists face ban from cannabis cafes

The mayor of Amsterdam has angered coffee shop owners, who fear that drug gangsters could step in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3afEmBV

The exiles: Hong Kong at a crossroads

Pro-democracy protesters face a tough decision over continuing to fight or fleeing to the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YsbIrU

Surfing duck: Pet becomes local celebrity at Australian beach

The duck - called Duck - has become renowned locally for his daily forays into the sea. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ae3rxb

Pioneering US actress Cicely Tyson dies aged 96

She was known for playing strong African-American characters during a career spanning seven decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3adBw0n

Indomie: Creator of cult favourite 'mi goreng' instant noodle dies

Nunuk Nuraini invented Indomie's "mi goreng" noodle, which has fans across the globe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36hNkO3

China warns Taiwan independence 'means war' as US dismisses comments

The warning comes days after China stepped up military activities near the self-governed island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ct1f7A

Australian Open tennis players begin to exit hotel quarantine

They have spent 14 days in isolation under anti-Covid measures that have drawn criticism and praise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Yr9Gbm

Can striking oil turn Cambodia's economy around?

The country's first oil project has finally started pumping the black gold after 15 years of false starts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3asKo2v

Ford to start building electric Mustangs in China

The US carmaker wants to compete with the likes of Tesla and other Chinese electric carmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36ph63g

Scientists capture the moments of nascent crystal formation and growth

Scientists used high-performance TEM to image the process of gold atoms assembling into nanocrystals. It was discovered that the atoms undergo a spontaneous transition between disordered and crystalline states. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qW7xAE

Loggerhead sea turtles lay eggs in multiple locations to improve reproductive success

Although loggerhead sea turtles return to the same beach where they hatched to lay their eggs, a new study finds individual females lay numerous clutches of eggs in locations miles apart from each other which increases the odds that some of their offspring will survive. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pGp3ZP

Marine heatwaves becoming more intense, more frequent

When thick, the surface layer of the ocean acts as a buffer to extreme marine heating -- but a new study shows this 'mixed layer' is becoming shallower each year. The thinner it becomes, the easier it is to warm. The new work could explain recent extreme marine heatwaves, and point at a future of more frequent and destructive ocean warming events as global temperatures continue to climb. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qZDesR

New catalyst moves seawater desalination, hydrogen production closer to commercialization

Seawater is abundant and cheap, making it a tempting resource to meet the world's growing need for clean drinking water and carbon-free energy. Now researchers have reported a new catalyst that can be made quickly and inexpensively, bringing the technology closer to commercial reality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MwTxib

New study unravels Darwin's 'abominable mystery' surrounding origin of flowering plants

The origin of flowering plants famously puzzled Charles Darwin, who described their sudden appearance in the fossil record from relatively recent geological times as an 'abominable mystery'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iULpE2

NY undercounted nursing home coronavirus deaths by thousands

The report directly undercuts Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has boasted about his pandemic response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MDIaoI

US-Mexico border: The gruesome attack that shocked a village

Families look for answers after 19 people were killed then set alight on the US-Mexico border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a8GkUK

Africa's week in pictures: 21-28 January 2021

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iV6sq0

UK BNO visa: Can Hong Kong residents now live in the UK?

The government has granted millions of people in Hong Kong new opportunities to live and work in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjRrwM

Why roller skating is making a comeback

It's become so popular in the past year that there's now a worldwide shortage of skates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MwoN0K

Navalny defiant as judge dismisses appeal

The prominent anti-Putin campaigner decried his detention as "illegal" in a video link hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5Bpef

635 million-year-old fungi-like microfossil that bailed us out of an ice age discovered

A team of scientists has discovered the remains of a fungi-like microfossil that emerged at the end of an ice age some 635 million years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3t8aVdG

Putting bugs on the menu, safely

The thought of eating insects is stomach turning for many, but new research is shedding light on allergy causing proteins which could pose serious health risks for those suffering from shellfish allergy. The research identified 20 proteins found in cricket food products which could cause serious allergic reactions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3osq2uY

Daniel Pearl: US 'outraged' after Pakistan's court acquits men accused of murder

The American journalist was abducted and beheaded while working on a story in Pakistan in 2002. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MAkZLG

Climate activists on Biden plans: 'We're celebrating key victories today'

Two young US campaigners react to the Biden administration's proposals on fighting climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdPrGq

The story behind the inauguration's sign language Pledge of Allegiance

Fire Captain Andrea Hall stole the show - and there is a personal story behind her unique pledge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t4QZbG

Congresswoman confronts Parkland survivor

Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene confronts David Hogg over his gun control stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YphrPm

Up-trending farming and landscape disruptions threaten Paris climate agreement goals

Earth system science researchers conducted an analysis of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and land use since 1961, finding some opportunities for mitigation as well as areas where curtailment will require sacrifices. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3opgoJF

T cells can mount attacks against many SARS-CoV-2 targets -- even on new virus variant

A new study suggests that T cells try to fight SARS-CoV-2 by targeting a broad range of sites on the virus -- beyond the key sites on the virus's spike protein. By attacking the virus from many angles, the body has the tools to potentially recognize different SARS-CoV-2 variants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3t2s7Bf

Smart algorithm cleans up images by searching for clues buried in noise

Researchers have unveiled a machine learning-based algorithm that can reduce graininess in low-resolution images and reveal new details that were otherwise buried within the noise. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YjZjq3

Novel compound may help develop diabetes drugs

A study has identified a new compound that might serve as a basis for developing a new class of drugs for diabetes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3t5kvOH

Solar material can 'self-heal' imperfections

A material that can be used in technologies such as solar power has been found to self-heal, a new study shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iQF8tc

Compelling evidence of neutrino process opens physics possibilities

The COHERENT particle physics experiment has firmly established the existence of a new kind of neutrino interaction. Because neutrinos are electrically neutral and interact only weakly with matter, the quest to observe this interaction drove advances in detector technology and has added new information to theories aiming to explain mysteries of the cosmos. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iR0o21

When push comes to shove, what counts as a fight?

Biologists often study animal sociality by collecting observations about behavioral interactions. These interactions can be things like severe or minor fights, cooperative food sharing or grooming. But to analyze animal behavior, researchers need to make decisions about how to categorize and code these interactions. That gets tricky. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3or08YH

John Kerry: UK climate summit is world's 'last best chance'

The new US climate envoy says time is running out for the world to address the climate crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36iTIEx

Covid: Australian states to reopen to Sydney after outbreak contained

Travel bans ease across Australia after a Covid outbreak in its biggest city is brought under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YouNLm

Antony Blinken: Who is America's new top diplomat?

The 58-year-old is on home turf in the state department, vowing to restore trust after the Trump era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39qCEPc

Can large fluid-filled spaces in the brain help identify those at risk of dementia?

People with enlarged fluid-filled spaces in the brain around small blood vessels may be more likely to develop cognitive problems and dementia over time than people without these enlarged spaces, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cjhx30

Cell death shines a light on the origins of complex life

Organelles continue to thrive after the cells within which they exist die, scientists have found, overturning previous assumptions that organelles decay too quickly to be fossilized. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cpAOQa

Ancient proteins help track early milk drinking in Africa

Got milk? The 1990s ad campaign highlighted the importance of milk for health and wellbeing, but when did we start drinking the milk of other animals? And how did the practice spread? A new study led by scientists from Germany and Kenya highlights the critical role of Africa in the story of dairying, showing that communities there were drinking milk by at least 6,000 years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2M2wAUc

Carbon-chomping soil bacteria may pose hidden climate risk

Much of the earth's carbon is trapped in soil, and scientists have assumed that potential climate-warming compounds would safely stay there for centuries. But new research shows that carbon molecules can potentially escape the soil much faster than previously thought. The findings suggest a key role for some types of soil bacteria, which can produce enzymes that break down large carbon-based molecules and allow carbon dioxide to escape into the air. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3otuTvY

Cell 'bones' mystery solved with supercomputers

Supercomputer simulations allocated by XSEDE on TACC's Stampede2 have helped solve the mystery of how actin filaments polymerize. Researchers employed all-atom molecular dynamics to show structural basis for polymerization kinetics at polarized ends of actin filaments. This fundamental research could be applied to treatments to stop cancer spread, develop self-healing materials, and more. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cfkcdV

Fixing global biodiversity policy: Avoiding repeating old mistakes

Global goals for biodiversity must apply to all member states of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) also at national level. This is one of four recommendations for improving the global strategy for biodiversity. The researchers analyze why the goals have been largely missed so far and present concrete policy options. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MymYA5

Anonymous cell phone data can quantify behavioral changes for flu-like illnesses

New method could potentially provide a useful tool to help monitor and control infectious diseases outbreaks, without comprising privacy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NHkaS2

German Lübcke trial: Far-right defendant faces killing verdict

Stephan Ernst admits firing the shot that killed prominent pro-migrant politician Walter Lübcke. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYxCzb

Chinese New Year: Clamping down on going home for the holidays

China is striving to curtail the world's biggest mass migration event when people go home for Lunar New Year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39p46fX

Sani Abacha - the hunt for the billions stolen by Nigeria's ex-leader

A phone call in the middle of the night led one Swiss lawyer to pursue Nigeria's stolen money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t1AWeI

What tech can the US president use?

From the ObamaPad to Joe Biden's Apple Watch and Peloton, being president can be a tech challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NHUiW9

Biden: 'Time to act' on climate crisis

President Joe Biden signs executive orders on climate change, saying the US has waited too long. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qXJFN7

Kristal and her students are fighting to eradicate ocean plastic

Kristal Ambrose set up the Bahamas Plastic Movement in 2013 in a bid to reduce pollution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYy4xn

Elliot Page: Canada's Juno star to divorce Emma Portner

The Oscar-nominated actor and his choreographer wife describe as "difficult" their decision to split. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iPkSIa

Building a corn cob; cell by cell, gene by gene

Scientists analyzed where and when thousands of genes are activated in baby corn. This allowed them to build an anatomical map of important developmental genes that can be manipulated to improve crop yield and resilience. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pkTVi4

Scientists identify flank instability at a volcano with history of collapse

Landslides caused by the collapse of unstable volcanoes are one of the major dangers of volcanic eruptions. A method to detect long-term movements of these mountains using satellite images could help identify previously overlooked instability at some volcanoes, according to scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cc6Hvx

Impact of rising sea temperatures on marine life

Global warming or climate change. It doesn't matter what you call it. What matters is that right now it is having a direct and dramatic effect on marine environments across our planet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pibsHI

Biodegradable displays for sustainable electronics

Increasing use of electronic devices in consumables and new technologies for the internet of things are increasing the amount of electronic scrap. To save resources and minimize waste volumes, an eco-friendlier production and more sustainable lifecycle will be needed. Scientists have now been the first to produce displays, whose biodegradability has been checked and certified by an independent office. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NEMCE5

A benchmark for single-electron circuits

Manipulating individual electrons with the goal of employing quantum effects offers new possibilities in electronics. In order to gain new insights into the physical origin and into metrological aspects of the small, but inevitable fundamental uncertainties governed by the rules of quantum mechanics, scientists have collaborated to develop a statistical testing methodology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2MaT5pI

Turbulence model could enhance rotorcraft, munitions performance

Design of aerial vehicles and weapon systems relies on the ability to predict aerodynamic behavior, often aided by advanced computer simulations of the flow of air over the body. High-fidelity simulations assist engineers in maximizing how much load a rotorcraft can lift or how far a missile can fly, but these simulations aren't cheap. A new turbulence model could change that. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ohvnoN

Drink and drug risk is lower among optimistic pupils with 'happy' memories

Teenagers with happy childhood memories are likely to drink less, take fewer drugs and enjoy learning, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/36b6ViT

Wetter weather affects composition, numbers of tiny estuarial phytoplankton

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and increased precipitation, affect both the amount and the composition of picophytoplankton in the Neuse River Estuary. The work is a first step in determining how a wetter climate may affect the estuarine ecosystem. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3am73gT

Simulating 800,000 years of California earthquake history to pinpoint risks

A new study presents a prototype Rate-State earthquake simulator that simulates hundreds of thousands of years of seismic history in California. Coupled with another code, the framework can calculate the amount of shaking that would occur for each quake. The new approach improves the ability to pinpoint how big an earthquake might occur in a given location, allowing building code developers and structural engineers to design more resilient buildings that can survive earthquakes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oo3ED3

Anti-freeze for cell membranes

Mosses and flowering plants took different genetic routes to evolve a similar defense mechanism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pidGqy

Biologists unravel full sequence of DNA repair mechanism

Researchers have observed the entire sequence in break-induced replication, a method by which organisms from viruses to humans repair breaks in DNA that cannot be fixed otherwise but can introduce or cause genomic rearrangements and mutations contributing to cancer development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3opgEIu

Dietary adherence and the fight against obesity

While eating less and moving more are the basics of weight control and obesity treatment, finding ways to help people adhere to a weight-loss regimen is more complicated. Understanding what features make a diet easier or more challenging to follow can help optimize and tailor dietary approaches for obesity treatment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YkUexm

3-D printed Biomesh minimizes hernia repair complications

A newly-designed 3D-printed Biomesh effectively minimized postsurgical complications of hernia repair in an animal model. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3t1yODG

Boosting the efficiency of carbon capture and conversion systems

Researchers have developed a method to boost the performance of carbon capture systems that use catalytic surfaces to enhance the rates of carbon-sequestering electrochemical reactions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pgYl9L

Protein anchors as a newly discovered key molecule in cancer spread and epilepsy

Certain anchor proteins inhibit a key metabolic driver that plays an important role in cancer and developmental brain disorders. Scientists discovered this molecular mechanism, which could open up new opportunities for personalized therapies for cancer and neuronal diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sWntou

California’s Governor Newsom eases Covid restrictions - why now?

The governor has lifted the state’s stay-at-home order as test positivity rates have steadily fallen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YjTSqR

Keystone XL: Why I fought for - or against - the pipeline

President Biden has cancelled the permit for the controversial US-Canada project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cdik5u

When your 'pandemic puppy' doesn't work out

Lockdown seemed like the perfect time to get a dog, but for some, the excitement turned into regret. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KQXbml

How women played a major role in Yemen's Arab Spring

Yemeni lawyer Ishraq al-Maqtari shares her memories of being one of the first women to take to the streets in Taiz city, which later became known as the 'cradle of the revolution'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39pJ5SF

The child environmentalist receiving death threats in Colombia

Francisco Vera, 11, was threatened after calling for better access to education during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/36itG4i

Iraq killings: Who's behind a series of murders?

BBC News Arabic investigates a series of killings and the power of Shia militia groups in Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a59Qea

Holocaust Memorial Day 2021: 'It's sad when I sit there alone'

Already a difficult day, honouring those killed by the Nazis will be different this year, as the pandemic prevents survivors and their families being together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3po8Hob

Increasing ocean temperature threatens Greenland's ice sheet

Scientists have for the first time quantified how warming coastal waters are impacting individual glaciers in Greenland's fjords. Their work can help climate scientists better predict global sea level rise from the increased melting. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iOa8tW

The surprises of color evolution

Nature is full of color. For flowers, displaying color is primarily a means to attract pollinators. Insects use their color vision not only to locate the right flowers to feed on but also to find mates. The evolutionary interaction between insects and plants has created complex dependencies that can have surprising outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3op9bcI

Watching decision making in the brain

Neuroscientists and engineers have developed a system that can show the neural process of decision making in real time, including the mental process of flipping between options before expressing a final choice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qWynsF

First observation of the early link between proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers demonstrate, for the first time in humans, how the first deposits of tau proteins in the brainstem are associated with neurophysiological processes specific to the early stages of Alzheimer's disease development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iKrl7g

Graphene: Increased market penetration by 2025

Graphene Flagship experts identify key opportunities in graphene commercialisation after a comprehensive three-year analysis of production methods and potential applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ofRvjr

Optimal information about the invisible

Laser beams can be used to precisely measure an object's position or velocity. Normally, a clear, unobstructed view of this object is required. Irregular environments scatter the light beam - but as it turns out, precisely this effect can be used to obtain optimum information in difficult situations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iINLG8

Adding or subtracting single quanta of sound

Researchers perform experiments that can add or subtract a single quantum of sound -- with surprising results when applied to noisy sound fields. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pn0Uau

GEFS: Searching beyond seismology for earthquake precursors

To predict when earthquakes are likely to occur, seismologists often use statistics to monitor how clusters of seismic activity evolve over time. However, this approach often fails to anticipate the time and magnitude of large-scale earthquakes, leading to dangerous oversights in current early-warning systems. For decades, studies outside the seismology field have proposed that these major, potentially devastating seismic events are connected to a range of non-seismic phenomena -- which can be observed days or even weeks before these large earthquakes occur. So far, however, this idea hasn't caught on in the wider scientific community. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3a5O7CG

Global demand for cancer surgery set to surge

A new modelling study predicts demand for cancer surgery will rise by 52 per cent within two decades, with low-income countries bearing the greatest burden. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YbiodU

Janet Yellen to be first female US treasury secretary

The Senate has confirmed Janet Yellen as first female treasury secretary in US history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a3iE47

Shyamala Gopalan: The woman who inspired Kamala Harris

The tale of her rise is rooted in an audacious journey Shyamala Gopalan made more than 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phs7Lu

Like a good deal? Maybe a hagglebot can help

Artificial intelligence is getting better at negotiating and research promises systems that could help you. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2QZAm

Randy Rainbow made his name satirising Trump - now what?

Why the show's not over for Randy Rainbow who used Broadway tunes to make fun of Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKb6Hx

Covid vaccines: Why some countries will have to wait until 2022

How are Covid-19 vaccines being distributed across the world? As some countries start vaccinating their populations, others are being left behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39WpcRS

Covid: The migrant helping Australia with modified masks

When Manmeet Kaur began giving away masks, she realised many people would relish a different design. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iIPNpL

Hope and fear as Somalia’s civil war turns 30

Thirty years since Somalia plunged into civil war, BBC Africa correspondent Andrew Harding has returned to Mogadishu to see what hopes people have for peace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1rqj2

CHEOPS finds unique planetary system

The CHEOPS space telescope detects six planets orbiting the star TOI-178. Five of the planets are in a harmonic rhythm despite very different compositions - a novelty. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ye0dEm

What's in a name? A new class of superconductors

A new theory that could explain how unconventional superconductivity arises in a diverse set of compounds might never have happened if a team of physicists had chosen a different name for their 2017 model of orbital-selective superconductivity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ojQXJi

NASA's Roman mission will probe galaxy's core for hot Jupiters, brown dwarfs

NASA's Roman Space Telescope will conduct a microlensing survey to reveal worlds that are similar to the planets in our solar system. Now, a new study shows that the same survey will also unveil more extreme planets and planet-like bodies in the heart of the galaxy, thanks to their gravitational tug on the stars they orbit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sYAxtF

Stimulating brain pathways shows origins of human language and memory

Scientists have identified that the evolutionary development of human and primate brains may have been similar for communication and memory. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39fuVDg

New galaxy sheds light on how stars form

Detailed observations of molecular gas in a tidal dwarf galaxy have important implications for our understanding of how stars are formed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sZH8nI

New route to chemically recyclable plastics

As the planet's burden of rubber and plastic trash rises unabated, scientists increasingly look to the promise of closed-loop recycling to reduce waste. A team of researchers announces the discovery of a new polybutadiene molecule - from a material known for over a century and used to make common products like tires and shoes - that could one day advance this goal through depolymerization. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YbPhXV

From fins to limbs

In a new study an international team of researchers examined three-dimensional digital models of the bones, joints, and muscles of the fins and limbs of two extinct early tetrapods and a closely related fossil fish and discover these early tetrapods had a very distinct pattern of muscle leverage that didn't look like a fish fin or modern tetrapod limbs and their limbs were more adapted for propulsion rather than weight bearing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Nt4rWs

Malka Leifer: Israel extradites ex-principal accused of child sex abuse in Australia

Malka Leifer is being flown to Australia, where she is accused of sexually assaulting schoolgirls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUppOk

Keira Knightley rules out sex scenes directed by men

The actress explains why she has a "no nudity clause" written into her movie contracts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39W3Cx2

Asia Argento accuses Fast and Furious director Rob Cohen of sexual assault

The actress says Cohen assaulted her while filming 2002 movie xXx, but he denies the claim. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sT7k39

China mine rescue: Nine found dead during rescue in Shandong province

The discovery comes a day after 11 miners were rescued after two weeks trapped underground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3offnnp

Flaming Lips stage unique 'space bubble' concert in Oklahoma

Both the band and their audience were inside individual inflatable bubbles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKcJ7X

Earnings of wealthiest 10 men during pandemic 'could buy vaccines for all'

Billionaires' wealth has soared while the pandemic has plunged millions into poverty, Oxfam says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Mj9Tea

Uganda ordered to end Bobi Wine's house arrest

Soldiers prevented him leaving his house in case he organised protests against disputed elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3psqdHS

Protecting the last wild lions in Africa

Photographer George Logan highlights the decline of wild lions using conceptual images. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c4Gjnr

Chinese and Indian troops 'in new border clash'

Several were hurt in the incident several days ago at the Nathu La pass in Sikkim, Indian media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qM5mQe

North Korea diplomat 'defects to South Korea': Reports

South Korean reports say that Run Hyun-woo - an acting ambassador - fled to South Korea in September. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39erayb

China takes new foreign investment top spot from US

The top ranking highlights China's growing influence on the world economic stage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iJ4ngQ

Covid-19: Mexican President López Obrador tests positive

Andrés Manuel López Obrador, 67, announces he is receiving medical treatment for the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pjUgBG

Heatwave sweeps Australian cities and raises bushfire danger

A bushfire casts smoke over Adelaide as other parts of Australia face their worst fire risk in a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/365FCGA

Boeing 737 Max cleared to fly again 'too early'

A former Boeing manager says more investigations are needed on the plane, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qNiXGX

Covid-19: Why the US hasn't hit vaccine targets so far

Biden says the vaccine rollout has been a failure, as he pledges 100 million shots in his first 100 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6igEu

Lebanon's Coronavirus lockdown: 'We can't leave our homes day or night'

People in Lebanon describe the impact of being confined to their homes for 24 hours a day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39e5aU4

Yang Li: The 'punchline queen' who offended Chinese men

A female comedian's joke on national television has sparked debate on comedy and feminism in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YnLxTn

Zuckerberg's Biden problem

President Biden's open dislike of Facebook could spell problems for the social network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MgzxQC

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: 'My wife died giving birth to twins while we hid'

A father tells the BBC his tragic story of fleeing the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cb1zYC

Covid-19: Top advisor warns France at 'emergency' virus moment

The head of France's scientific council suggests a third lockdown is needed amid spread of variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKjqtB

Covid-19: Vaccine divides in the Middle East

Israel is vaccinating against Covid-19 faster than anywhere else, but most Palestinians are waiting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39bSDAg

Detective Jane Mugo: Meet Kenya's 'spy queen'

BBC Africa Eye looks at the inside story of Detective Jane Mugo, the woman they call Kenya’s "spy queen". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a4qIBP

Egypt's dreams of democracy still alive?

It's been 10 years since Egyptians took to the streets to unseat their longest-serving President, Hosni Mubarak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pj6Ot1

Mesut Ozil: Arsenal midfielder joins Fenerbahce on free transfer

Mesut Ozil says he will be a "Gunner for life" after completing his free transfer from Arsenal to Fenerbahce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sQUpyE

New variety of paintbrush lily developed by a novel plant tissue culture technique

Scientists have developed simultaneous triploid and hexaploid varieties of Haemanthus albiflos by the application of endosperm culture, thus extending the use of this technique. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c8yMEe

Magnetic waves explain mystery of Sun's outer layer

Researchers combined observations from a telescope in New Mexico, the United States, with satellites located near Earth to identify a link between magnetic waves in the chromosphere and areas of abundant ionized particles in the hot outer atmosphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qKlIJ6

A large number of gray whales are starving and dying in the eastern North Pacific

It is now the third year that gray whales have been found in very poor condition or dead in large numbers along the west coast of Mexico, USA and Canada, and scientist have raised their concerns. An international study suggests that starvation is contributing to these mortalities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39WwIMR

Forecasting coastal water quality

Using water samples and environmental data gathered over 48 hours or less, engineers have developed a new predictive technique for forecasting coastal water quality, a critical step in protecting public health and the ocean economy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/399mauy

MRI helps unravel the mysteries of sleep

Scientists are investigating brain activity during sleep with the help of MRI scans. It turns out our brains are much more active than we thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c7VAE8

Australia man missing for 18 days 'survived on mushrooms'

Search efforts had been called off for Robert Weber, but he was reportedly found by a local MP. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOkwoc

Cyclone Eloise brings floods to Mozambique's second city Beira

Officials are assessing the scale of the damage and trying to restore power in parts of Beira. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MgTA1s

JoJo Siwa: YouTube star 'never been this happy' after coming out

The teenage YouTube star is supported by fans and celebrities as she talks about her sexuality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LRk7Te

Covid: New Zealand reports first case in the community in months

The woman, who recently returned from Europe, had completed two weeks in isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1p83h

McGregor v Poirier 2: Irishman shocked in UFC rematch at Fight Island

Conor McGregor is left stunned on his return to the UFC as Dustin Poirier wins their rematch at UFC 257 by technical knockout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a2SiPT

China mine rescue: First survivor brought to surface, say state media

A miner trapped in the collapsed Hushan mine was brought to the surface on Sunday, state media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iExWjN

In pictures: Tens of thousands gather for pro-Navalny protests

Tens of thousands brave a police crackdown to show support for jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368dwuf

Tse Chi Lop: Alleged Asian drug lord arrested in Amsterdam

Australia believes Tse Chi Lop's syndicate controls up to 70% of narcotics entering the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iKmyCP

The homeless drug addict who became a history professor

Jesse Thistle, a high school dropout, overcame addiction and homelessness to pursue an academic career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3658sXA

Tunisians question whether life is better after Arab Spring

Ten years after ousting their strongman leader, some say the new system isn't working. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iHLta1

Letter from Africa: The continent no longer needs lectures from the US

President Joe Biden will need to renew the relationship with the continent, writes Waihiga Mwaura. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3peBHyH

Coronavirus: How the pandemic has changed the world economy

Key maps and charts explain how the virus has impacted markets and businesses around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LO6zX

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D

Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXmpNw

Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nWFkbc

Vissarion: Is this Russian cult leader a fraud?

A mysterious Russian cult leader is accused of embezzling followers' funds and abusing them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/398fxIR

Covid: Italian PM brands vaccine delay 'unacceptable'

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has warned he will take legal action against Pfizer and AstraZeneca. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a1S8Ie

Krystina Arielle: Star Wars supports High Republic host after racist abuse

Krystina Arielle, the host of Star Wars: The High Republic Show, was attacked online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qGtR12

Solar system formation in two steps

Researchers have discovered that a two-step formation process of the early Solar System can explain the chronology and split in volatile and isotope content of the inner and outer Solar System. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pdrEtU

Combining best of both worlds for cancer modeling

Treatment options for many types of cancers remain limited, due partly to the in vitro tools used to model cancers and that results from animal studies do not always translate well to human disease. These shortcomings point to a clear need for a better, patient-specific model. Researchers suggest bioengineered microscale organotypic models can address this need. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Mmo81x

Smart vaccine scheme quick to curb rabies threat in African cities

More people could be protected from life-threatening rabies thanks to an agile approach to dog vaccination using smart phone technology to spot areas of low vaccination coverage in real time. The work could help save the lives of children worldwide. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iMw9Jp

Navalny protests: Hundreds arrested in string of protests across Russia

The arrest of the Kremlin's fiercest critic sparks a string of protests across Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368Kivv

Sri Lanka Minister who promoted 'Covid syrup' tests positive

Pavithra Wanniarachchi, Sri Lanka's health minister, tested positive for Covid on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/367L3EV

Larry King: US TV legend who hosted 50,000 interviews

Larry King - who has died aged 87 - was one of the giants of US broadcasting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qOE1g6

US broadcaster Larry King dies aged 87

Larry King, giant of American broadcasting, dies aged 87 from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/396XjYi

Loyal dog's six-day wait for poorly owner outside Turkish hospital

Boncuk waited outside a hospital in Turkey every day while her owner was being treated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iGyC8f

Alexei Navalny: Dozens detained in protests in eastern Russia

Russian authorities crack down on protests in support of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39ZqVpx

Back inside the Wuhan market where Covid-19 was first traced

BBC China correspondent Robin Brant has visited the building housing Wuhan's famous 'wet' market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/368OEmm

Trudeau conveys Keystone pipeline 'disappointment' to Biden

Despite the revoking of the Keystone XL permit, the Canadian PM hails "a new era" in bilateral ties. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/360NTM3

Afghan war: Biden administration to review Trump's Taliban deal

Officials say they want to check the group are "living up to its commitments" as violence continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5PPyl

Uganda's Yoweri Museveni overcomes Bobi Wine challenge - for now

President Yoweri Museveni sees off another challenger despite the expectation surrounding Bobi Wine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c2qy0j

Rémy Julienne: Stunt king to the stars who fell to Covid

Rémy Julienne was one of the world's top stunt artists, devising crashes and collisions in 1,400 films. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5lPmj

Covid hand-outs: How different countries pay if you are sick

As the UK rejects £500 Covid pay outs, how are others countries getting people to stick to the rules? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pcRIoR

Islamic State tries to shore up relevance with Iraq carnage

Despite their territorial defeat, the extremists are striving to prove they still matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Nl3aRc

National Guard: President Biden apologises over troops sleeping in car park

Photographs of hundreds of National Guard members sheltering underground sparked anger among lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iFjCrd

What next for Trump - and Trumpism?

Stripped of presidential powers and silenced online, can Trump still make a political comeback? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y5nTut

Wuhan marks its anniversary with triumph and denial

In the city where the virus first emerged there is now an insistence that it came from elsewhere. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364uutG

How Joe Biden's ancestral Irish home is celebrating

Celebrations broke out across Ballina when Biden's presidential victory was declared - and for the young people of the town, it meant that anything was possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qO4ESn

Week in pictures: 16-22 January 2021

A selection of striking images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/399oamE

Innovations through hair-thin optical fibers

Scientists have built hair-thin optical fiber filters in a very simple way. They are not only extremely compact and stable, but also color-tunable. This means they can be used in quantum technology and as sensors for temperature or for detecting atmospheric gases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c03Ky8

See how they run: 'Exercise protein' doubles running capacity, restores function and extends healthy lifespans in older mice

A new study shows that humans express a powerful hormone during exercise and that treating mice with the hormone improves physical performance, capacity and fitness. Researchers say the findings present new possibilities for addressing age-related physical decline. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/392CxJf

Tiny high-tech probes reveal how information flows across the brain

A new study collected and analyzed the largest single dataset of neurons' electrical activity to glean principles of how we perceive the visual world around us. The study captures the hundreds of split-second electrical signals that fire when an animal is interpreting what it sees. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39UHuD3

The physics behind tumor growth

Researchers have developed a predictive theory for tumor growth that approaches the subject from a new point of view. Rather than focusing on the biological mechanisms of cellular growth, the researchers instead use thermodynamics and the physical space the tumor is expanding into to predict its evolution from a single cell to a complex cancerous mass. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sMjL0z

This Great Lakes fish may have evolved to see like its ocean ancestors did

In the dark waters of Lake Superior, a fish species adapted to regain a genetic trait that may have helped its ancient ancestors see in the ocean, a study finds. 'Evolution is often thought of as a one-way process, at least over deep time, but in this example, over 175 million years, we have this reversal back to a much earlier ancestral state,' one of the researchers says. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sLFaa5

Google threatens to withdraw search engine from Australia

The tech giant says it will remove its main search function from Australia if it passes a new law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bZzbZx

Julie Payette: Canada governor general quits amid bullying claims

The Queen's representative says she is sorry for the lack of a healthy work environment at her office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sNGxFd

Paula Badosa: Australian Open player 'sorry' after revealing she has Covid

Paula Badosa reveals she has the virus and apologises for making complaints about quarantine rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NuODCR

Estrogen receptors in mom's placenta critical during viral infection

A team of researchers has found a mechanism that protects a fetus from harm when the mother's innate immune system responds to a viral infection. Inflammation that would harm the fetus is dampened by a cell-surface estrogen receptor called GPER1 that is especially abundant in the placenta and fetal tissues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c0GHTT

Iraq bombing: IS says it was behind deadly suicide attacks in Baghdad

The jihadists said the biggest bombing in Iraq's capital for three years was aimed at Shia Muslims. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KAXhOS

Wuhan anniversary: How China tackled its Covid pandemic

The world's first coronavirus lockdown began in Wuhan a year ago - how has China changed since then? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39MdyZK

Steinmetz trial: Swiss verdict for tycoon in Guinea mine corruption trial

The trial of Israeli businessman Beny Steinmetz is seen as the biggest corruption case in mining. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39XtSXK

Facebook's Oversight Board to rule on Trump ban

The new board will decide whether the former president can use Facebook and Instagram again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJ3s4F

Africa's long wait for the Covid-19 vaccine

Africa will have to wait "weeks if not months" before getting WHO-approved vaccines, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qJHfSq

Bridgerton second series 'exciting', says writer

The author behind the book speaks exclusively to the BBC about the news of a second series. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o4sqbk

Covid-19: Caring for five younger siblings at age 25

Vanessa Pérez, 25, and her siblings lost their mother to Covid. She's now the primary caregiver. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LSPs7S

Giant sand worm discovery proves truth is stranger than fiction

Researchers have found evidence that large ambush-predatory worms -- some as long as two meters -- roamed the ocean floor near Taiwan over 20 million years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p8A71h

Producing green hydrogen through the exposure of nanomaterials to sunlight

Researchers are paving the way towards the production of green hydrogen. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y33l64

Burial practices point to an interconnected early Medieval Europe

Changes in Western European burial practices spread rapidly during the 6th - 8th centuries AD, providing strong evidence that early Medieval Europe was a well-connected place with a shared culture. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c8I7eW

Climate change puts hundreds of coastal airports at risk of flooding

Scientists have found that 269 airports are at risk of coastal flooding now. A temperature rise of 2C - consistent with the Paris Agreement - would lead to 100 airports being below mean sea level and 364 airports at risk of flooding. If global mean temperature rise exceeds this then as many as 572 airports will be at risk by 2100, leading to major disruptions without appropriate adaptation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Ma7NgC

Manaus: Brazil's city on the Amazon river buckles under second Covid wave

Doctors in the Amazon's biggest city, Manaus, are struggling to control rising numbers of deaths and cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/392ch1I

President Biden and unity: Can the next generation unify America?

Democrat Ala'a and Republican Caleb, both 16, on whether President Biden's call for unity can be achieved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/364uBFt

The vehicle that got a village smiling

When her friends died in childbirth, a Nigerian woman hatched a plan to make a difference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p8XibI

New metamaterial offers reprogrammable properties

Scientists have developed a metamaterial whose mechanical properties can be reprogrammed on demand and whose internal structure can be modified by applying a magnetic field. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iG3EgA

Immune driver of brain aging identified

Stanford scientists have identified a key factor in mental aging and shown that it might be prevented or reversed by fixing a glitch in the immune system's frontline soldiers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3924PDC

Biden inauguration: Katy's anthem, Bernie's mittens and other offbeat moments

A poet laureate, a fist bump and lots of winter clothing - all the things you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6ZxfN

Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray

Followers of the baseless conspiracy theory are split over failed inauguration day predictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o453yo

Biden to sign 10 executive orders to tackle Covid

He will order increased vaccinations, more testing and expanded production of essential equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKmwQ4

Inside Biden's new-look Oval Office

Busts of influential civil rights leaders sit alongside portraits of famous presidents. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2Vh5b

Coronavirus: Hungary first in EU to approve Russian vaccine

Its health authorities give preliminary approval to the Russian-developed Sputnik V coronavirus jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/360dch3

Italian coastguard recover huge whale carcass

They were led to the dead mammal by a young whale calf in distress. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFFnd4

Iraq attack: Twin suicide bombings in central Baghdad kill 13

The attackers detonated explosive belts at a clothing market in Tayaran Square, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ivCadr

Australia Day row: PM Morrison criticises Cricket Australia over words' removal

Scott Morrison criticises Cricket Australia for dumping references to the controversial holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Zgxxc

Star-studded concert marks Joe Biden's inauguration

Foo Fighters, John Legend, Demi Lovato and Katy Perry all play the Celebrating America concert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MaPyaA

Manila police chief faces sack over rape probe

Was Christine Dacera raped and murdered? Differing accounts in the Philippines have caused outrage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o3WJ1u

China's telecom giants ask for Wall Street relisting

The New York Stock Exchange has already changed its mind several times about delisting the companies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pa7t00

The story of Trump's last day and Biden's inauguration

A look back at the moments that defined a historic day in the US capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bRLUxk

Kamala Harris: 'Believe in what we can do together'

The new US vice-president speaks of the values President Joe Biden wants to "summon" in America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LQ86xa

Elephants counted from space for conservation

Satellite imagery is being used to count elephants in a breakthrough that could aid conservation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sKWoo4

New starfish-like fossil reveals evolution in action

Researchers have discovered a fossil of the earliest starfish-like animal, which helps us understand the origins of the nimble-armed creature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/394krXw

Coronavirus: How President Biden plans to tackle the pandemic

America's new president has promised to spend $1.9tn on combatting Covid-19, with a pledge to vaccinate 100 million people in his first 100 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sIk10D

Covid: Israel vaccine fears 'out of context and inaccurate'

Israel is likely to be the first country to see an impact from vaccination - but it is still too early. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sJ1uBn

Race in South Africa: 'We haven't learnt we are human beings first'

A teacher was charged with fraud for describing himself as "African". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39MRtuo

Do you 'Zoom lunch' with home-working colleagues?

Some firms are encouraging staff who are working from home to take their lunch breaks together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4fxzf

Biden inauguration: Global media consider 'colossal challenge'

The US's allies - and enemies - have been setting out their hopes for the new administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHAJ03

Yellow: K-pop artist Lim Kim bites back against stereotypes

Lim Kim says her music challenges prejudices about Asian women and attacks Orientalism. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LPv9rX

Natural wonder: Wing 'clap' solves mystery of butterfly flight

The cupped clap of a butterfly's wings may be the key to their flying abilities and their survival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAugSH

Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office

The new president will take the oath of office in a Washington DC fortified against any civil unrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3it6jKl

Trump pardons Bannon in final acts of clemency

Donald Trump pardons 73 people, including former aide Steve Bannon, in one of his last acts as president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35WBZ5G

Audi to make electric cars with China's oldest carmaker FAW

FAW counts Red Flag limousines, used by China's communist party leaders, among its products. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sI63f6

SLS: Nasa finds cause of 'megarocket' test shutdown

An issue with hydraulic systems led to the early shutdown of a test for Nasa's new "megarocket". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3isbYQI

Light-controlled Higgs modes found in superconductors; potential sensor, computing uses

Researchers have discovered a short-lived form of the famous Higgs boson -- subject of a groundbreaking search at the Large Hadron Collider -- within an iron-based superconductor. This Higgs mode can be accessed and controlled by laser light flashing on the superconductor at trillions of pulses per second. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nZTmJ8

Fastener with microscopic mushroom design holds promise

A fastener with a microscopic design that looks like tiny mushrooms could mean advances for everyday consumers and scientific fields. Currently available fasteners are called hook and loop fasteners and require harder, stiff material. In Biointerphases, researchers describe a design that can use softer materials and still be strong. The team believes a 3D mushroom design can be made with softer, more flexible materials and provide sufficient interlocking force on the fabric and hold strong. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sFiOHf

Land deals meant to improve food security may have hurt

Large-scale land acquisitions by foreign investors, intended to improve global food security, had little to no benefit, increasing crop production in some areas while simultaneously threatening local food security in others, according to researchers who studied their effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2NlMOba

Exploring the solar wind with a new view of small sun structures

Scientists have combined NASA data and cutting-edge image processing to gain new insight into the solar structures that create the Sun's flow of high-speed solar wind. This first look at relatively small features, dubbed 'plumelets,' could help scientists understand how and why disturbances form in the solar wind. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35W3ufM

Astronomers dissect the anatomy of planetary nebulae using Hubble Space Telescope images

Images of two iconic planetary nebulae taken by the Hubble Space Telescope are revealing new information about how they develop their dramatic features. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qBKTNQ

Unlocking 'the shape of water' in mechanisms of antibiotic resistance

Researchers captured and comparted hi-res images of ribosome structures from sensitive and resistant bacteria and report that a water molecule needed for antibiotic binding was not present in the ribosomes from the drug-resistant bugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XVhoub

Exploration of toxic Tiger Rattlesnake venom advances use of genetic science techniques

A team of researchers has decoded the genome of the Tiger Rattlesnake, which has venom 40 times more toxic than that of Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnakes, the largest venomous snake in North America. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35WNwSG

How to train a robot (using AI and supercomputers)

Computer scientists developed a deep learning method to create realistic objects for virtual environments that can be used to train robots. The researchers used TACC's Maverick2 supercomputer to train the generative adversarial network. The network is the first that can produce colored point clouds with fine details at multiple resolutions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nTr4A0

Constructing termite turrets without a blueprint

Following a series of studies on termite mound physiology and morphogenesis over the past decade, researchers have now developed a mathematical model to help explain how termites construct their intricate mounds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39KX2t6

Potential COVID-19 drug is successful in lab study

A new therapy is showing success as a way to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38YLD9W

Appearance, social norms keep students off Zoom cameras

Researchers surveyed 312 students found that while some students had concerns about the lack of privacy or their home environment, 41% of the 276 respondents cited their appearance, as their reason not to switch on their cameras on zoom. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nZaaQo

Protected areas vulnerable to growing emphasis on food security

New study shows croplands are prevalent in protected areas, challenging their efficacy in meeting conservation goals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sIFjLq

Counting elephants from space

Scientists have successfully used satellite cameras coupled with deep learning to count animals in complex geographical landscapes, taking conservationists an important step forward in monitoring populations of endangered species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iuw9O6

Coronavirus: Why South Africa has yet to roll out vaccines

South Africa is the worst-hit country in Africa, but has not yet started doing Covid-19 vaccinations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVSNBk

Coronavirus: French students highlight pandemic's mental health toll

Student protests around the country are set to highlight the mental health impacts of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Xr77D

Greece #Metoo: Women ending silence of sport abuse shake Greece

The decision by ex-champion Sofia Bekatorou to describe how she was assaulted leads to a #Metoo moment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KtAPak

Iran nuclear deal: What are Biden's plans and challenges

With so much hostility - and mistrust - between Washington and Tehran, will President Biden be able to revive the nuclear deal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XX1Cio

Luke Grenfell-Shaw: Cycling around the world with cancer

After discovering an "enormous" tumour under his shoulder blade, Luke Grenfell-Shaw has just completed the first part of his round-the-world challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KvJXvh

Fried food intake linked to heightened serious heart disease and stroke risk

Fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke, finds a pooled analysis of the available research data. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38XFfQb

Successive governments' approach to obesity policies has destined them to fail

Government obesity policies in England over the past three decades have largely failed because of problems with implementation, lack of learning from past successes or failures, and a reliance on trying to persuade individuals to change their behavior rather than tackling unhealthy environments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nWafo8

Simple, cheap test can help save lives from colorectal cancer, study shows

New research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sBQ1Dz

New discovery in breast cancer treatment

Researchers have found new evidence about the positive role of androgens in breast cancer treatment with immediate implications for women with estrogen receptor-driven metastatic disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bUDIMK

US historians on what Donald Trump's legacy will be

The last four years have been a whirlwind - we asked the experts to break down Trump's key moments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQDRbU

Italy PM Conte faces crucial Senate vote to stay in power

The vote in Italy's upper house was triggered by a row over EU funds to tackle Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLRB67

Egyptian woman arrested for baking 'indecent' cakes

Photos of the cakes, some topped with genitalia fashioned out of fondant icing, went viral online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35Th03S

Japan: One dead as snowstorm causes 130-car pile-up

One person is killed and at least 10 are injured after cars collide on the Tohoku Expressway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38XfS16

ONA: Vegan restaurant becomes first in France to get Michelin star

ONA in the south-west is the first eatery serving plant-based food to win a prestigious Michelin star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iCUem5

Tandav: Amazon drama apologises for Hindu offence

The Amazon Prime drama starring Saif Ali Khan was accused of 'deliberately mocking Hindu gods'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sCqfPy

Boeing 737 Max to be cleared to fly in Europe

The EU's aviation agency says clearance will be given next week for the aircraft, grounded after two crashes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nScDMw

Surat accident: Truck crushes 16 migrant workers to death in India

They were sleeping on the pavement next to a motorway when a truck ran them over in Gujarat state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3irOYBw

Migrant caravan: Mexico presses US to reform immigration policies

The Mexican president spoke out as thousands gather in Guatemala en route to Mexico and the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39IIA4R

Fang Fang: Author vilified for Wuhan Diary speaks out a year on

Wuhan writer Fang Fang talks about the price she has had to pay for her controversial lockdown diaries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQPGa9

Olivier Duhamel: French incest allegations prompt victims to speak out

A sex abuse case involving a well-known intellectual sparked a deluge of testimonies by victims of abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXmpNw

Why Iran’s nuclear facilities are still vulnerable to attack

Putting sites underground does not mean they're beyond the reach of those who want them scuppered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nWFkbc

Italy smoking: Want to light up in Milan? Not any more, you can't

Smoking within 10m (30ft) of others is no longer allowed in parks, play areas, bus and tram stops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sCCNGI

The schoolboy who witnessed a colonial massacre

The shooting dead of striking miners in 1949 continues to have resonance in Nigeria today. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXmmB2

How a robot investigator searched 60 million files

Artificial intelligence helped investigators in a daunting examination of Airbus's business. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35P6iLt

Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested as clashes continue

Demonstrators angered by high unemployment and an economic crisis clash with police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ir089t

Biden says travel bans will stay despite Trump order

The US president-elect dismisses a White House order lifting entry bans for much of Europe and Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39KRuPb

Kyrgios criticises Djokovic over Australian Open quarantine row

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios takes aim at Novak Djokovic ahead of the Australian Open. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBRKZB

Conquering K2 in winter 'together'

The BBC speaks to Nirmal Purja, among the first Nepalese climbers who reached the K2 summit in winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYl60y

Uganda election: Internet restored but social media blocked

Online services were restricted ahead of last week's vote, and social media remains blocked. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LHEp1e

Australian Open 2021: 'No special treatment' for tennis players in Melbourne

Tennis players living under strict quarantine rules before the Australian Open will get "no special treatment", says Victorian premier Daniel Andrews. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LyBGY3

Github apologises for firing Jewish employee who warned about 'Nazis'

The Jewish employee had warned co-workers about the danger of Nazis during the Capitol Riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQq3Ot

Aditya Singh: Man found 'living in airport for three months' over Covid fears

Aditya Singh was reportedly afraid to fly due to Covid-19, so lived in Chicago's O'Hare airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQrSTY

Alexei Navalny: EU and US demand release of poisoned Putin critic

Alexei Navalny returned to Moscow from Germany months after a nerve agent attack nearly killed him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Kp9Sod

Australia unlikely to fully reopen border in 2021, says top official

The border closure is likely to remain even with widespread vaccinations, a top official says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zKfJO

Lee Jae Yong: Samsung heir gets prison term for bribery scandal

A South Korean court sentenced Lee Jae Yong to two and a half years in prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35PI3Nq

Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US

Security forces block a caravan of thousands that could pose an early test for the Biden White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XQaEhm

Trapped Chinese miners' note sparks hopes for rescue

Rescuers say at least 12 workers are alive a week after an explosion blocked the mine's exit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nVnRzI

Covid-19: China's economy grows in fourth quarter, bucking global trend

China's economy grew at 2.3% for the year, making it the only major economy to see growth last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qs7TyS

The Capitol Police officer in a MAGA hat. What’s the real story?

He coordinated with Trump supporters during the Capitol riot - but new video suggests it was part of a ploy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sBu1J9

Biden inauguration: Fortified US statehouses see scattered protests

Small groups - some armed - gather in US cities, amid tight security before Joe Biden's inauguration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38UE04u

Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iraSET

Covid: Brazil approves and rolls out AstraZeneca and Sinovac vaccines

A nurse receives the first jab, after months of delay and political discord over the programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bUryUh

Racism in education: How truth pages helped students fight back

'Truth pages', where students share their experiences of racism, have snowballed on social media since the killing of George Floyd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ikszpM

Yemen: The doctor alone in a Covid-ravaged hospital

As war-torn Yemen braces itself for a second wave of Covid-19, one doctor tells her story of battling the pandemic alone after her colleagues fled. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2M3T86j

Nazi Ravensbrück camp: How ordinary women became SS torturers

Female SS guards enjoyed home comforts at a camp where they tortured thousands of inmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAAvWV

Biden inauguration: How the White House gets ready for a new president

Taking down pictures and clearing out desks is part of a huge operation readying for a new president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38SI2ub

A wristband that tells your boss if you are unhappy

Technology to help our mental wellbeing has grown in popularity during the coronavirus lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y2vo5D

US in Somalia: 'We still need the Americans for security'

A partial withdrawal of US troops from Somalia is coming at a critical time for the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bNCanz

Capitol riots: Are US militia groups becoming more active?

Following the events at the US Capitol, there are concerns about the activity of militia groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sHkvnV

Alexei Navalny: What happened when he returned to Russia?

The prominent Kremlin critic was detained moments after arriving in Moscow, and wasn't allowed to bring his lawyer with him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGbXNe

Covid-19: The road back to Wuhan

The BBC's Stephen McDonell visits Wuhan ahead of the anniversary of the world's first Covid-19 lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3iraSET

One small alcoholic drink a day is linked to an increased risk of atrial fibrillation

A study of nearly 108,000 people has found that people who regularly drink a modest amount of alcohol are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats in an abnormal rhythm. The study found that, compared to drinking no alcohol at all, just one alcoholic drink a day was linked to a 16% increased risk of atrial fibrillation over an average follow-up time of nearly 14 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LWLk6D

Covid-19: Australian Open competitors practice in isolation hotels

Some competitors must stay in their hotel rooms, following positive Covid cases on inbound flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3st6xpv

Lai Chi-Wai raises HK$5.2m for charity climbing Nina Towers

Former climbing champion Lai Chi-Wai raised HK$5.2 million for spinal cord patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38QjHoA

Jailed music producer Phil Spector dies at 81

Spector transformed pop music with his "wall of sound", but in 2009 was jailed for killing actress Lana Clarkson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bRsMPV

Obituary: Phil Spector

The producer who transformed pop music and died while serving a jail sentence for murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XLg3pQ

Greek sailing official quits after Olympic champion's sex abuse claim

Aristeidis Adamopoulos quits but denies wrongdoing after allegations from a sailing gold medallist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bODI0W

'Clashes kill 48 people' in Sudan's Darfur region

Fighting erupted after a man was stabbed in a row between two men from different ethnic groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38RHF2V

Russia Navalny: Poisoned opposition leader due to fly home

The opposition leader has been recovering in Germany, but expects arrest when he lands in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bObiUC

Indonesia earthquake: Heavy rain hampers search for survivors

The death toll has now risen to 73 following the powerful tremor on Sulawesi island on Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTJdNW

Airline industry needs up to another $80bn to survive pandemic

The world's airlines need another $70-$80bn of government aid to get through the pandemic, the industry says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39IdJVY

Biden inauguration: Executive orders to reverse Trump policies

The new president will repeal Trump travel bans and re-join the Paris climate accord after being sworn in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nMlgYY

Uganda election: Bobi Wine 'fearful for life' after Museveni win

The main opposition candidate rejects the result that saw President Museveni win a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3swtpUY

Fighting for the Parthenon marbles

In the 1980s Greece demanded Britain return the Parthenon marbles, a sculptural frieze removed by Lord Elgin almost two hundred years earlier. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bQ11ar

Afghanistan conflict: Female judges shot dead in Kabul

The two women were targeted by gunmen while travelling to their office in a vehicle, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqi4nA

Covid-19 cases force Australian Open players into lockdown

Dozens of top players are forced to isolate for 14 days, throwing their preparations into disarray. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39INQFy

G7: UK to host Cornwall seaside summit in summer

The leaders of the US, France, Germany and other leading economies will meet in Cornwall in June. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szRCcU

Dr Dre: Rap legend returns home after brain aneurysm

In a tweet, fellow rapper Ice-T said he had spoken to Dr Dre, who was "safe and looking good". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2N8s6vb

Wilmington 1898: When white supremacists overthrew a US government

In 1898 a white mob stormed Wilmington, North Carolina and forced locally elected leaders to resign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sys7bV

The Instagrammers who worry Iran

From "extreme" selfies to dancing to pop - the fun posts considered a crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y0fN6B

Are women let down by period trackers?

Millions of women use apps to track their menstrual cycle, but many say they do not work well enough. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV2z8n

How Gambia is grappling with gruesome past under Yahya Jammeh

Gambia's truth commission has revealed tales of murder and torture that jar with Gambians' self image. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqpPKf

Lekki toll gate shootings: What really happened?

Mayeni Jones investigates what happened when the army opened fire on protesters in Lagos in October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3isoDmY

The man startling millions of starlings with lasers

During starling season in winter, up to four million of the birds descend on Rome, covering streets and vehicles with their droppings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bKHdVW

Covid-19: France begins 6pm curfew

Prime Minister Jean Castex said the measures would be in place for at least 15 days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oTmKBV

Mount Semeru: Erupting volcano spews ash above Indonesia's Java island

Mount Semeru has erupted, pouring volcanic matter miles into the air and placing locals on alert. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nR6mAO

SLS: Nasa's 'megarocket' set to fire up engines in crucial test

The four main engines for Nasa's new "megarocket" are to be fired in unison for the first time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LTrTeL

Capitol riots: What are far-right Trump supporters saying?

Members of the extreme right are searching for new online homes, amid paranoia that they are being ‘set up’ by the authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39A1URU

ICYMI: Spacing out and a famous frozen waterfall

From a fitness-obsessed sausage dog to other news in our weekly video round up: In Case You Missed It. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KlSAIJ

Nepali climbers make history with winter summit of K2 mountain

Till now, K2 was the only mountain higher than 8,000m not to be conquered in winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nQe51Y

Biden inauguration: All 50 US states on alert for armed protests

National Guard troops from across the country descend on Washington DC amid tightened security. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35LTyoS

Uganda: Veteran leader Yoweri Museveni declared election winner

But his main rival Bobi Wine claims vote-rigging and vows to produce evidence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Bjwge

Armin Laschet elected leader of Merkel's CDU party

Centrist Armin Laschet is now in a good position to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany's chancellor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LAQWU0

Dustin Higgs: Final execution of Trump presidency is carried out

The execution of Dustin Higgs, 48, is the 13th federal death sentence carried out since July. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qkPdko

Covid: UK variant could drive 'rapid growth' in US cases, CDC warns

Health officials warn the highly contagious UK Covid variant could become the dominant strain by March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LA6BD2

Trump's Christian supporters and the march on the Capitol

Christian supporters of President Trump were among the thousands who descended on Washington. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38JRY98

Ethiopia's Oromia conflict: Why a teacher was killed 'execution-style'

An increasing number of civilians are becoming victims of the conflict in Ethiopia's Oromia region. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XH2yHI

India to begin first round of massive Covid vaccination programme

Health and frontline workers are first in line for jabs at vaccination centres across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LXpZcV

Covid in California: The state is struggling to contain the virus

California's poor residents are among those hardest hit by the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LV3pSw

Brexit: End to Gibraltar land border prompts joy and trepidation

For residents on both sides of the border there are hopes of an end to queues, but not everyone is convinced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM9DBq

US Election 2020: What do countries around the world want from Joe Biden?

The BBC World Service speaks to reporters in six regions around the world about the hopes and expectations for Joe Biden's administration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38KcHJT

Martin Luther King Jr: New documentary on FBI surveillance

New documentary highlights extent of the FBI surveillance of the US civil rights leader. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3snXBBA

Project 17: One girl's quest for clean water in Rwanda

Joyce, 17, explores progress towards the goal of clean water for all in her country, Rwanda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MYyWmT

China’s pressure and propaganda - the reality of reporting Xinjiang

In addition to heavy restrictions on journalists in the Xinjiang region, China alleges “fake news”. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEoy0o

Taliban cracks down on 'costly' polygamy

The group's leader in Afghanistan says the practice is "inviting criticism". It's also proving expensive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LRx8f6

Rajini Chandy: The 69-year-old Indian actress trolled for ‘too sexy’ photos

Rajini Chandy, a southern Indian actress, has raised hackles in a state where women still dress modestly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEojCw

Villarejo: The rise and fall of the Spanish state's secret fixer

An undercover policeman now facing trial amassed a hoard of Spanish state secrets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vaFg4

German chancellor race: The men vying for Merkel's job

Three candidates are challenging to lead Angela Merkel's CDU, but the race may not end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYasIR

Uganda social media row raises question over regulation in Africa

There will be increasing tension between the platforms and African governments, analysts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35JypMl

How plants produce defensive toxins without harming themselves

Scientists describe the biosynthesis and exact mode of action of diterpene glycosides in wild tobacco. These antiherbivory compounds attack the cell membrane. To protect themselves from their own toxins, tobacco plants store them in a non-toxic form. Autotoxicity and the protection against it seem to play a greater role in the evolution of plant defenses than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3spYklO

Scientists discover electric eels hunting in a group

Deep in the Brazilian Amazon River basin, scientists discovered a small, river-fed lake filled with more than 100 adult electric eels. Researchers witnessed the electric eels working together to herd small fish into tightly packed balls. Groups of up to 10 eels periodically split off to form cooperative hunting parties. Those smaller groups then surrounded the prey and launched simultaneous electric attacks. The findings overturn the idea that these serpentine fish are exclusively solitary predators. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nKNZxd

New state of matter in one-dimensional quantum gas

By adding some magnetic flair to an exotic quantum experiment, physicists produced an ultra-stable one-dimensional quantum gas with never-before-seen 'scar' states - a feature that could someday be useful for securing quantum information. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ie0al6

Flip the script: Cardiac rehabilitation is underused, but a simple change could fix that

Making doctors opt out from prescribing cardiac rehabilitation instead of opting in increased referrals by roughly 70 percent from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ifeN7V

Measuring the belowground world

Life above ground depends on the soil and its countless inhabitants. Yet, global strategies to protect biodiversity have so far paid little attention to this habitat. Researchers call for greater consideration of soils in international biodiversity strategies, far beyond agriculture. The researchers explain their plan for systematic recording to enable comprehensive policy advisory. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qktfy7

Greenland melting likely increased by bacteria in sediment

Bacteria are likely triggering greater melting on the Greenland ice sheet, possibly increasing the island's contribution to sea-level rise, according to scientists. That's because the microbes cause sunlight-absorbing sediment to clump together and accumulate in the meltwater streams, according to new study. The findings can be incorporated in climate models, leading to more accurate predictions of melting, scientists say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ifeCcL

Following the hops of disordered proteins could lead to future treatments of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have used machine learning techniques to predict how proteins, particularly those implicated in neurological diseases, completely change their shapes in a matter of microseconds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3icxmcN

Young, black and more likely to die in Brazil

A BBC investigation uncovers who is most at risk of lethal police violence in Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KdPmH0

Johan 'N0tail' Sundstein: Inside the world's richest esports player's mansion

Johan Sundstein, aka "N0tail", has earned more than $7.4m (£5.4m) in prize money to date. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qjkJiQ

Toadlet peptide transforms into a deadly weapon against bacteria

Researchers have discovered remarkable molecular properties of an antimicrobial peptide from the skin of the Australian toadlet. The discovery could inspire the development of novel synthetic drugs to combat bacterial infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ifZ3Bf

Cancer models created by mechanical engineers offer new insight into tumor growth

Engineers have developed in vitro -- in the lab -- lymphatic vessel model to study the growth of tumor emboli, collections of tumor cells within vessels that are often associated with increased metastasis and tumor recurrence. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XIJTvc

Lead poisoning of children

A remediation and public education effort at an abandoned battery recycling facility in Bangladesh eliminated most lead soil contamination, but levels of the toxic metal in children living near the site did not decrease nearly as much. The discrepancy reveals the scope of other lead exposure sources and the challenge they present to public health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qqxicn

Geologic history written in garnet sand

Researchers probe deep secrets of trapped inclusions in garnet sand from Papua New Guinea. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35FVu2v

Turn off that camera during virtual meetings, environmental study says

A new study says that despite a record drop in global carbon emissions in 2020, a pandemic-driven shift to remote work and more at-home entertainment still presents significant environmental impact due to how internet data is stored and transferred around the world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38HEQ4o

Reverse engineering 3D chromosome models for individual cells

A new computational technique that uses heat map data to reverse engineer highly detailed models of chromosomes and researchers have uncovered new information about the close spatial relationships that chromatin folding creates between genes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ictRTw

Feces and algorithms: Artificial Intelligence to map our intestinal bacteria

The intestines and their bacteria are sometimes called our 'second brain', but studying these bacteria in their natural environment is difficult. Now researchers have developed a method that uses artificial intelligence to map intestinal bacteria using feces. The researchers thus hope to gain more knowledge of the role played by these bacteria in various diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2LSbZkI

Physical virology shows the dynamics of virus reproduction

The reproductive cycle of viruses requires self-assembly, maturation of virus particles and, after infection, the release of genetic material into a host cell. New physics-based technologies allow scientists to study the dynamics of this cycle and may eventually lead to new treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nKFMcn

Pulsed ultraviolet light technology to improve egg safety, help poultry industry

Pulsed ultraviolet light can be an effective alternative to some of the antimicrobial technologies now used by the poultry industry to kill pathogens on eggshells, according to researchers, who simulated production conditions to test the technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i8uz4m

Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over time. About 40% of people with the condition have underlying Alzheimer's disease. But a new study has found that people with the condition may not develop the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Kbn4wQ

Shedding light on the secret reproductive lives of honey bees

Research shows that there are trade-offs between sperm viability and the expression of a protein involved in the insect's immune response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3speGv6

Inferring human genomes at a fraction of the cost promises to boost biomedical research

A new method, developed offers game-changing possibilities for genetic association studies and biomedical research. For less than $1 in computational cost, GLIMPSE is able to statistically infer a complete human genome from a very small amount of data. It offers a first realistic alternative to current approaches, and so allows a wider inclusion of underrepresented populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38IJsHA

MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson's disease

A new study suggests a strong correlation between following the MIND and Mediterranean diets and later onset of Parkinson's disease (PD). While researchers have long known of neuroprotective effects of the MIND diet for diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia, this study is the first to suggest a link between this diet and brain health for Parkinson's disease (PD). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38EDreI

Tiny molecules in blood with a big impact

Scientists have discovered hundreds of previously unknown variations in genes that have a sometimes drastic impact on the concentration of small molecules in the blood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38EqRw2

Resilience to climate change? octopuses adapting to higher ocean acid levels

A recent study examined the effects of acidic water on octopuses, potentially bringing new insight into both how our activities impact the world around us, and the way that world is adapting in response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39wxksk

Taking the lab into the ocean: A fleet of robots tracks and monitors microbial communities

Researchers enabled a trio of self-driving robots to locate, follow, and sample a layer of oceanic microbes as they drifted in an open-ocean eddy north of the Hawaiian islands. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qchrOi

Uganda elections 2021: Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential contest

Veteran Yoweri Museveni stands against singer-turned-politician Bobi Wine in a hotly contested poll. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35z7djh

Rap against Dictatorship: The rappers taking on Thailand's leaders

Thai group Rap Against Dictatorship is known for its outspoken comments against the military and monarchy, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sppo4A

Africa secures 270m Covid-19 vaccine doses

It tops up doses already promised as officials worry that Africa is at the back of the vaccine queue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39tYBvh

New insights into the control of inflammation

Scientists discovered that EGR1inhibits expression of pro-inflammatory genes in macrophages. The discovery expands the understanding of how macrophages are set off and deactivated in the inflammatory process, which is critical in many normal and pathological conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bCniZp

Physical weathering of rock breakdown more important than previously recognized

Anisovolumetric weathering is much more common than previously thought, and variations in this process can be explained by climate and erosion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qjATZu

Compound protects myelin, nerve fibers

A compound appears to protect nerve fibers and the fatty sheath, called myelin, that covers nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. The new research in a mouse model advances earlier work to develop the compound - known as sobetirome - that has already showed promise in stimulating the repair of myelin. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3smSOAu

Pivotal discovery in quantum and classical information processing

Researchers have achieved, for the first time, electronically adjustable interactions between microwaves and a phenomenon in certain magnetic materials called spin waves. This could have application in quantum and classical information processing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nBKZ6k

Compound from medicinal herb kills brain-eating amoebae in lab studies

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), a deadly disease caused by the 'brain-eating amoeba' Naegleria fowleri, is becoming more common in some areas of the world, and it has no effective treatment. Now, researchers have found that a compound isolated from the leaves of a traditional medicinal plant, Inula viscosa or 'false yellowhead,' kills the amoebae by causing them to commit cell suicide in lab studies, which could lead to new treatments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38HVqRD

A niche for the eye

What if the degenerative eye conditions that lead to glaucoma, corneal dystrophy, and cataracts could be detected and treated before vision is impaired? Recent findings point to the ciliary body as a key to unlocking this possibility. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iaOmjr

Evolution: Speciation in the presence of gene flow

Spatial isolation is known to promote speciation -- but researchers have now shown that, at least in yeast, the opposite is also true. New ecological variants can also evolve within thoroughly mixed populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38GGvHl

How to keep drones flying when a motor fails

Robotics researchers show how onboard cameras can be used to keep damaged quadcopters in the air and flying stably -- even without GPS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38IpUmk

Scientists study salmonella swimming behavior as clues to infection

Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium bacteria (S. Typhimurium) commonly cause human gastroenteritis, inflammation of the lining of the intestines. The bacteria live inside the gut and can infect the epithelial cells that line its surface. Many studies have shown that Salmonella use a 'run-and-tumble' method of short swimming periods (runs) punctuated by tumbles when they randomly change direction, but how they move within the gut is not well understood. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39poXyE

Flashing plastic ash completes recycling

A new flash graphene process, adapted to convert worthless pyrolyzed plastic ash, could be used to strengthen concrete and toughen plastics used in medicine, energy and packaging applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3icCb5R

Wetland methane cycling increased during ancient global warming event

Wetland methane cycling increased during a rapid global warming event 56 million years ago and could foreshadow changes the methane cycle will experience in the future, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/38GLYy0

The cancer microbiome reveals which bacteria live in tumors

Biomedical engineers have devised an algorithm to remove contaminated microbial genetic information from The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). With a clearer picture of the microbiota living in various organs in both healthy and cancerous states, researchers will now be able to find new biomarkers of disease and better understand how numerous cancers affect the human body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39vvDez

Lisa Montgomery: US executes only woman on federal death row

Lisa Montgomery, who killed a pregnant woman and took her baby, died by lethal injection in Indiana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XAk40b

YFN Lucci: US rapper wanted in Atlanta for suspected murder

Police in Atlanta want to question YFN Lucci, 29, over a fatal shooting in the city last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35B7n9N

Sinovac: Brazil results show Chinese vaccine 50.4% effective

Latest results show Sinovac's Covid-19 vaccine is less effective than previous data suggested. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38EmiSp

Impeachment: Republicans begin to turn on Trump

A top House Republican says she will vote to impeach Mr Trump over last week's US Capitol riot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39vbdSO

Kelly Craft: US cancels top envoy's visit to Taiwan

The trip planned by Donald Trump's outgoing administration had infuriated China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oIX0sa

Huawei patent mentions use of Uighur-spotting tech

The company denies selling technology that can identify the ethnic group and plans to reword the patent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjlSc3

Philippines: Anti-'drug war' priest charged with sedition

A vocal anti-"drug war" Catholic priest in the Philippines is to stand trial on charges of sedition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nF1DSo

Is this the world's smartest face mask?

Gaming company Razer claims to have made the world's most technologically advanced mask from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LGh2EW

Coon Cheese rebrands in Australia after anti-racism campaign

The 86-year-old name will disappear in Australia from July, after a campaign by Aboriginal groups. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35wOt3O

No-till practices in vulnerable areas significantly reduce soil erosion

Soil erosion is a major challenge in agricultural production. It affects soil quality and carries nutrient sediments that pollute waterways. While soil erosion is a naturally occurring process, agricultural activities such as conventional tilling exacerbate it. Farmers implementing no-till practices can significantly reduce soil erosion rates, a new study shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/39rhQpp

Wildfire smoke is more cooling on climate than computer models assume

Many of the most advanced climate models simulate smoke that is darker, or more light absorbing, than what researchers see in observations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XzTyUD

DNA in water used to uncover genes of invasive fish

In a proof-of-principle study, researchers describe a new technique in which they analyzed environmental DNA - or eDNA - from water samples in Cayuga Lake to gather nuanced information about the presence of these invasive fish. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nDvmeJ

Mothers, but not fathers, with multiple children report more fragmented sleep

Mothers with multiple children report more fragmented sleep than mothers of a single child, but the number of children in a family doesn't seem to affect the quality of sleep for fathers, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2KdEoS2

Understanding how to improve antibodies targeting OX40 for the treatment of cancer

Scientists have gained new insight into how the immune system can be better used to find and kill cancer cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3skfLUP

Killing cancer by unleashing the body's own immune system

The body's immune system is the first line of defense against infections like bacteria, viruses or cancers. Some cancers, however, have developed the art of molecular deception to avoid destruction by the body's immune system. Now, a researcher might have found a new way to help the body's immune system get past that deception and destroy the cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i715DT

Metabolism may play role in recurrent major depression

Researchers have found that certain metabolites -- small molecules produced by the process of metabolism -- may be predictive indicators for persons at risk for recurrent major depressive disorder. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/35CDRjV

New study reveals how fences hinder migratory wildlife in Western US

Wildlife biologists combined GPS location data of tagged mule deer and pronghorn antelope with satellite imagery of Wyoming fences to find out just how often these animals encounter fences, and what happens when they do. The results help pinpoint which fences pose the biggest barrier to ungulates trying to access their ideal habitat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3slRBt2

'Ndrangheta group: Italy braces for biggest mafia trial in decades

Hundreds of people will face a judge following a major inquiry into the 'Ndrangheta criminal group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oREbmJ

Indonesia coronavirus: The vaccination drive targeting younger people

Instead of inoculating the elderly, Indonesia is focusing on working-age adults. Will it succeed? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3siMUjK

Kuwait's stateless man who set himself alight

Hamad had descended into despair, one of a Kuwaiti community denied rights for generations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35DtMU2

Viewpoint: Global media's Nigeria abductions coverage 'wrong'

Novelist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani criticises coverage of the kidnapping of schoolchildren. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i9ZQE8

Is seeing your doctor on online working?

The coronavirus pandemic has helped spark a boom in virtual doctor's visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39o48DS

Beating the 'billion-dollar bug' is a shared burden

A new study linking land use patterns and pest outbreaks in Bt maize suggests that slowing the resurgence of western corn rootworm may require a larger-scale strategy than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3i7q5ec

Kelly Craft: US envoy's 'last minute' Taiwan visit angers China

The trip comes as Washington lifts long-standing curbs on official interactions with Taipei. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2MNiUMy

China: Make-up wipes ad pulled over victim-blaming claims

The Chinese ad sparked outrage for allegedly implying that women were to blame for unwanted attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oCJXbE

Sriwijaya Air crash: Indonesia's black box locator damaged

Authorities are still searching for the data recorders of the crashed Sriwijaya Air plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xubb8k

US private equity firm eyes stake in All Blacks

New Zealand's national treasure has burned through nearly half of its cash reserves due to lockdowns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bC4yt3

Bill Belichick: NFL coach turns down Presidential Medal of Freedom

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick turns down Donald trump's offer, citing the Capitol riots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3skatJc

Uganda elections 2021: What you need to know

Five things you need to know about Uganda's divisive election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sjiayY

Brexit leaves Spain's Costa Brits facing dilemmas

British expats in Spain tell the BBC how the new post-Brexit rules have changed their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2LIoM9i

Silencing Trump: How 'big tech' is taking Trumpism offline

Within days tech giants have moved to "deplatform" the president and some of his supporters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39D8LKr

Danke Apartment: The 'broken eggshell' that left young Chinese homeless

The Danke housing controversy has exposed the vulnerability of young workers in China's cities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/38zO4zy

Hindu shrine desecration: Can Pakistan protect its religious minorities?

The destruction of a sacred shrine by a mob has left Pakistan's Hindu minority feeling vulnerable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2KbTlUI