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Do you know where plastic waste in the oceans is coming from?

The Ocean Cleanup suggests plastic pollution comes from more rivers in the world than previously thought. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RblQ80

Grammy Awards scrap controversial voting committees

The anonymous committees had been accused of a lack of transparency and inclusivity in their choices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ufbcfi

India's over-18s vaccination to start

The drive has begun to lag at a time when a second deadly wave is devastating the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OcL3hp

Covid: Australians could face jail or fines if they return from India

Australia makes it temporarily illegal to return from India, which is being ravaged by Covid-19. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueMdZy

Florida plans to fine social media for banning politicians

The Florida bill proposes fines up to $250,000 per day for companies which violate the rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo

Singapore: What's it like in the best place to live during Covid?

As the pandemic continues to devastate, one Asian island has emerged as the best place to ride it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eJrztU

Covid: Pakistan fears 'Impending doom' threatens Pakistan

A slow vaccine roll out, no lockdown and large gatherings are concerning doctors in Pakistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gSR3aT

How a Nigerian mother fought to hold on to her child in Italy

A Nigerian woman in Italy nearly lost her son as the authorities questioned her parenting style. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uaGBPE

Alaska's first CSI takes on blood and burglaries in sub-zero weather

Shasta Pomeroy isn't only the first Fairbanks crime scene investigator, she's the first in the state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S77YvV

India's Covid vaccine shortage: The desperate wait gets longer

India is facing a severe shortage of vaccines amid a relentless second Covid wave. How did this happen? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xBE17y

France-Algeria relations: The lingering fallout from nuclear tests in the Sahara

France says the tests were carried out in uninhabited areas but local residents beg to differ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nni07P

Lightning and subvisible discharges produce molecules that clean the atmosphere

Lightning bolts break apart nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the atmosphere and create reactive chemicals that affect greenhouse gases. Now, a team of atmospheric chemists and lightning scientists have found that lightning bolts and, surprisingly, subvisible discharges that cannot be seen by cameras or the naked eye produce extreme amounts of the hydroxyl radical -- OH -- and hydroperoxyl radical -- HO2. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Re3CTc

Exploiting plants' ability to 'tell the time' to make food production more sustainable

Plant scientists say circadian clock genes, which enable plants to measure daily and seasonal rhythms, should be targeted in agriculture and crop breeding for higher yields and more sustainable farming. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vuf7F6

Fish have been swallowing microplastics since the 1950s

Researchers examined the guts of freshwater fish preserved in museum collections; they found that fish have been swallowing microplastics since the 1950s and that the concentration of microplastics in their guts has increased over time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aTexsv

Mapping the 'superhighways' traveled by the first Australians

'Superhighways' used by a population of up to 6.5 million Indigenous Australians to navigate the continent tens of thousands of years ago have been revealed by new research using sophisticated modelling of past people and landscapes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eKDWWp

Venezuela celebrates as 'doctor of the poor' beatified

José Gregorio Hernández treated the poor in the country during the Spanish flu pandemic a century ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u98l7h

Martha Koome: How Kenya's female justice overcame the odds

Despite a difficult childhood, Martha Koome looks set to become Kenya's first female chief justice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t70YMy

Eastern and Western house mice took parallel evolutionary paths after colonizing US

Parallel evolution is common, but do different animal populations evolve in similar ways and alter the same genes to adapt to similar environmental conditions? Researchers tested this in two U.S. populations of house mice. They found independent evolution of a heavier body and larger nests as Eastern and Western populations invaded northern habitats after introduction from Europe. Many of the same genes changed allele frequency along with the increase in body mass. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aRVqiw

A third of kids develop a mental health problem after concussion

A third of children and adolescents develop a mental health problem after a concussion, which could persist for several years post-injury, according to a new literature review. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/333k2AQ

The Arctic's greening, but it won't save us

New research suggests that new green biomass in the Arctic is not as large a carbon sink as scientists had hoped. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xzyled

Israel crush: Netanyahu vows to investigate 'terrible disaster'

Benjamin Netanyahu visits the scene of a crush at a religious festival that left dozens dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RdK01y

Bronze Age treasure found in Swedish forest by mapmaker

A man stumbled on ancient jewellery while surveying a forest for his orienteering club. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vpQKs2

Apple charged over 'anti-competitive' app polices

The tech giant faces huge fine and may be forced to make changes to the App Store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPLRo5

Petition urges US First Lady Jill Biden to restore White House garden to 'former glory'

Thousands join a call for US First Lady Jill Biden to restore the garden to its "former glory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t4VcuR

Israel crush: Witnesses tell of people 'thrown up in the air'

Those at the Lag B'Omer festival, where dozens died, say they were "swept along" by the crowd. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqyeja

These people aren't real but could help tackle bias in tech

How technology that generates fake faces is helping to tackle bias in facial recognition systems. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xAC6jF

Kyrgyzstan-Tajikistan violence: Deadly clash amid water dispute

Thousands of people are evacuated following some of the worst border fighting in years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aShcTj

Israel stampede: Chaotic scenes as dozens dead at religious festival

Dozens have been killed and many wounded after a stampede at an Israeli religious festival. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t6N8d5

India Covid: Delhi seeks more cremation space as deaths rise

Police in India's capital ask for more cremation sites as a fatal second wave sweeps the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vuu75N

Ghislaine Maxwell: Lawyers release photo that shows bruised face

Lawyers release a photo of the British socialite with what looks like bruising under her left eye. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Sau5S9

Israel stampede: Dozens killed in crush at religious festival

Emergency services confirm dozens have been killed and many more wounded in north-east Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gOf3Ma

India Covid: A nurse's story of fighting the virus

A nurse at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic shares her story with the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nvR0De

The ransomware surge ruining lives

A coalition is calling for action from governments as victims describe crippling cyber-attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9dr59

'It's your device, you should be able to repair it'

The BBC talks to the volunteers running free workshops to help consumers fix broken gadgets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eI10VV

Battery parts can be recycled without crushing or melting

Researchers have now discovered that electrodes in lithium batteries containing cobalt can be reused as is after being newly saturated with lithium. In comparison to traditional recycling, which typically extracts metals from crushed batteries by melting or dissolving them, the new process saves valuable raw materials, and likely also energy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nvGnjI

Fish oil supplements and heart rhythm disorder: New analysis

Omega-3 supplements are associated with an increased likelihood of developing atrial fibrillation in people with high blood lipids, according to a new analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eExZum

'Pregnant Egyptian mummy' revealed by scientists

Experts believe the woman was aged between 20 and 30 when she died with her unborn child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QykODj

Risk factors for a severe course of COVID-19 in people with diabetes

Do all people with diabetes have an increased risk of severe COVID-19, or can specific risk factors also be identified within this group? A new study has focused precisely on this question and gained relevant insights. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eGnkz9

Expressing variety of emotions earns entrepreneurs funding

Despite perceptions that entrepreneurs should always be positive about their ventures, a study found that entrepreneurs whose facial expressions moved through a mix of happiness, anger and fear during funding pitches were more successful. Researchers analyzed nearly 500 pitch videos from the online crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Those who varied their emotional expressions had more success on meeting their goal, total amount raised and number of contributors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32WbFH0

Mammals evolved big brains after big disasters

A large study reveals the way relative brain size of mammals changed over the last 150 million years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eEJuBN

Team builds better tool for assessing infant brain health

Researchers have created a new, open-access tool that allows doctors and scientists to evaluate infant brain health by assessing the concentration of various chemical markers, called metabolites, in the brain. The tool compiled data from 140 infants to determine normal ranges for these metabolites. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vs9aIL

Gaunt Navalny in court after 24-day hunger strike

President Putin's arch-critic appears after a hunger strike, as his team say they are being destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Wkj8B

India Covid crisis: US tells citizens to leave the country

The US has issued a "do not travel" advisory as India battles a devastating coronavirus wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gP0VCG

Social media and science show how ship's plastic cargo dispersed from Florida to Norway

Researchers combined sightings data reported by members of the public and oceanographic modelling tools to show how lost ink cartridges reached their resting place. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xz2RVG

Checkers: Furore over Russian draughts player's flag removal

Poland apologises but says it had to remove a Russian draughts player's flag mid-game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gL9L43

Rapper Kodak Black pleads guilty to assault and battery

It relates to an incident with a high school student after a show in South Carolina in 2016. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxsEsF

Colombians take to the streets to oppose tax reform

Tens of thousands march in protest against a tax reform which they say will leave them worse off. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ntOb5C

Italy theft: Two suspects die in jewellery shop robbery

The owner opened fire after armed thieves broke into his shop on Wednesday, Italian media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xAKhwa

El Risitas: Man behind 'Spanish laughing guy' meme dies

Spanish comedian Juan Joya Borja, known as The Giggles, was famous for his infectious laughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aLTXdA

Britney Spears fans jubilant at news she will address court

Fans celebrated outside a California courthouse after news emerged that Britney Spears would speak in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nwY7LE

West Bengal: India state elections go ahead as deaths hit record high

Voters go to the polls for state elections despite the state the country witnessing a second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxSsoM

China launches first module of new space station

It's a major step in China's ambitions to rival the United States and Russia in space exploration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2nthu

Biden pitches 'once in a generation investment' to Congress

The president lays out jobs, education and social care plans and says "America's on the move again". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eGBctc

Eye movements of those with dyslexia reveal laborious and inefficient reading strategies

A new article used eye-tracking technology to record eye movements of readers and concluded that people with dyslexia have a profoundly different and much more difficult way of sampling visual information than normal readers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gNhAGE

Covid: Turkey prepares for its first full lockdown

Turkey was seen as a success story early in the pandemic but now has the highest infection rate in Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aNnq6U

The 'forgotten' Afghan refugees taking their own lives

Many Afghan refugees who spent years stranded in Indonesia awaiting resettlement have lost hope. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eBoKes

Zac Easter: He left his brain behind to save others from his fate

Zac Easter killed himself at the age of 24, having suffered for years from a debilitating disease caused by the sport he loved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33499OR

Lactic acid bacteria can extend the shelf life of foods

Researchers have generated a lactic acid bacterium that efficiently secretes a food-grade preservative when grown on dairy waste. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eBR9kj

Spring forest flowers likely key to bumblebee survival

For more than a decade, ecologists have been warning of a downward trend in bumble bee populations across North America, with habitat destruction a primary culprit in those losses. While efforts to preserve wild bees in the Midwest often focus on restoring native flowers to prairies, a new study finds evidence of a steady decline in the availability of springtime flowers in wooded landscapes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tV5KOl

Espresso, latte or decaf? Genetic code drives your desire for coffee

Whether you hanker for a hard hit of caffeine or favor the frothiness of a milky cappuccino, your regular coffee order could be telling you more about your cardio health than you think. In a new study of 390,435 people, researchers found causal genetic evidence that cardio health - as reflected in blood pressure and heart rate - influences coffee consumption. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gJJ7bM

Drones provide bird's eye view of how turbulent tidal flows affect seabird foraging habits

Scientists used drones to provide a synchronized bird's eye view of what seabirds see and how their behavior changes depending on the movement of tidal flows beneath them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aIS81e

France arrests ex-members of Italy terror group Red Brigades

Seven people involved with terror groups active in Italy in the 1970s and 1980s are detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dXXDek

Saudi Arabia's crown prince seeks good relations with Iran

Mohammed bin Salman says Saudi Arabia will have to resolve its rival's "negative behaviour". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u3YYGe

Latvia fire: Riga hostel blaze kills eight

Most of the dead and injured are believed to be foreign tourists, Riga's mayor says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gPw7l1

Grenade-shaped sex toy sparks police alert in Germany

Police say a female jogger spotted the suspect device in a forest on Monday evening. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32TC34a

Covid: Spain hopes for tourists as EU votes on digital passports

The EU plans to open travel to those who are vaccinated, test negative or have recovered from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aJSfJV

Britney Spears asks to address court over conservatorship case

A judge grants request for the singer to speak in hearing about her long-running guardianship case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dVA99A

India's Covid crisis: 'I lost my unborn child and wife on the same day'

As India battles a fierce Covid second wave, two people who are grieving share their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QGjpu9

Biden to sell historic spending plans in speech to Congress

Speaking on the eve of his 100th day in office, the Democrat will propose $4tn (£2.9tn) in spending. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pt0ySO

Australia warns Google and Apple over app stores

Australia's regulator wants the two tech giants to open up their app stores to more competition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gKMzTK

Richard Pusey: Australian jailed for filming dying officers

Richard Pusey is sentenced to 10 months jail for filming dying police officers at a crash scene. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PsBR91

Mon Laferte: Chile's pop export on repression and injustice

Musician Mon Laferte is releasing her first album since speaking out about the country's protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aI95Zs

Kuwait: Murder spurs demands for greater safety for women

The killing by the woman's alleged harasser fuels outrage over women's safety in the Gulf state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dX9w4j

Kenyans bitter over al-Qaeda US embassy compensation snub

Kenyan victims of 1998 US embassy bombing lament exclusion from $335m compensation deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nrrJtE

Why India's Covid crisis matters to the whole world

The situation in India is a bleak reminder that none of us will be safe until everyone is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32UAqDG

India coronavirus: Can it make enough vaccines to meet demand?

India is facing a surge in Covid cases while attempting to ramp up its own vaccine programme. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35rGhSj

RNA scientists identify many genes involved in neuron development

A team has identified many genes that are important in fruit flies' neuron development, and that had never been described before in that context. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xsgwOd

Researchers identify protein produced after stroke that triggers neurodegeneration

Researchers have identified a new protein implicated in cell death that provides a potential therapeutic target that could prevent or delay the progress of neurodegenerative diseases following a stroke. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R88MQA

New AI tool calculates materials' stress and strain based on photos

Researchers developed a machine-learning technique that uses an image to estimate the stresses and strains acting on a material. The advance could accelerate engineers' design process by eliminating the need to solve complex equations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vtZ0rd

Fishing in African waters

Industrial fleets from countries around the world have been increasingly fishing in African waters, but with climate change and increasing pollution threatening Africa's fish stocks, there is a growing concern of the sustainability of these marine fisheries if they continue to be exploited. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ntDf83

Comprehensive single-cell atlas of human teeth

Researchers have mapped the first complete atlas of single cells that make up the human teeth. Their research shows that the composition of human dental pulp and periodontium vary greatly. Their findings open up new avenues for cell-based dental therapeutic approaches. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vr89R1

How oxygen radicals protect against cancer

Oxygen radicals in the body are generally considered dangerous because they can trigger something called oxidative stress, which is associated with the development of many chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. In studies on mice, scientists have now discovered how oxygen radicals, conversely, can also reduce the risk of cancer and mitigate damage to the hereditary molecule DNA. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tRrRVT

Future drones likely to resemble 300-million-year-old flying machine

Researchers have drawn inspiration from a 300-million-year-old superior flying machine - the dragonfly - to show why future flapping wing drones will probably resemble the insect in shape, wings and gearing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vh8uFY

Value from sewage? New technology makes pig farming more environmentally friendly

A novel nitrate removal system can clean up the wastewater produced by swine farms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aISNiS

Study first to explore combined impacts of fishing and ocean warming on fish populations

The combined effect of rapid ocean warming and the practice of targeting big fish is affecting the viability of wild populations and global fish stock says new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R6jp6v

Energy-saving gas turbines from the 3D printer

3D printing has opened up a completely new range of possibilities. One example is the production of novel turbine buckets. However, the 3D printing process often induces internal stress in the components which can in the worst case lead to cracks. Now a research team has succeeded in using neutrons for non-destructive detection of this internal stress - a key achievement for the improvement of the production processes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aL7B0J

No sign of infection after test concert in Spain, researchers say

There were fewer positive Covid tests among attendees than in the wider population, researchers say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sUAwWl

Michael Jackson: Court dismisses lawsuit from accuser Wade Robson

A judge in LA rules Wade Robson cannot sue Jackson's businesses over abuse he allegedly suffered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tULLiI

Game of Thrones: House Of The Dragon production begins with cast table read

House Of The Dragon, due for release in 2022, will tell the backstory of the Targaryen family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xr9NnG

Skin and bones repaired by bioprinting during surgery

Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones of the face and skull is difficult because of the many layers of different types of tissues involved, but now, researchers have repaired such defects in a rat model using bioprinting during surgery, and their work may lead to faster and better methods of healing skin and bones. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32RoBhh

Vertical turbines could be the future for wind farms

The now-familiar sight of traditional propeller wind turbines could be replaced in the future with wind farms containing more compact and efficient vertical turbines. New research has found that the vertical turbine design is far more efficient than traditional turbines in large scale wind farms, and when set in pairs the vertical turbines increase each other's performance by up to 15%. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dRzINz

Extinct 'horned' crocodile gets new spot in the tree of life

New research has resolved a long-standing controversy about an extinct 'horned' crocodile that likely lived among humans in Madagascar. Based on ancient DNA, the study shows that the horned crocodile was closely related to 'true' crocodiles, including the famous Nile crocodile, but on a separate branch of the crocodile family tree. The study contradicts recent scientific thinking and also suggests that the ancestor of modern crocodiles likely originated in Africa. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/335xJiJ

Pink Supermoon seen around the world

Stargazers were treated to the fourth full Moon of 2021 on Monday night. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xvF48X

Burkina Faso ambush: Spanish and Irish nationals seized

Two Spaniards, an Irish national and a soldier are missing after an anti-poaching patrol attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aDsURN

Cyber-attack hackers threaten to share US police informant data

The FBI investigates as a group says it has accessed Washington DC police computers, US media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32P73lR

West Virginia to give young people $100 bond to get vaccine

West Virginia will offer a savings bond to 16-35 year olds to boost its vaccine drive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sXL1rT

India Covid-19: Delhi adds makeshift crematoriums as deaths climb

India's capital struggles to find space to cremate its dead during the second wave of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aFU1vi

French warn UK ahead of vote on Brexit trade deal

French concern over fishing rights overshadows a key European Parliament vote on EU-UK trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dUK4fB

Israel committing crimes of apartheid and persecution - HRW

The Israeli foreign ministry rejects Human Rights Watch's allegation as "preposterous and false". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tUo8Xy

India Covid: First UK aid arrives as coronavirus deaths mount

Oxygen equipment lands in Delhi but far more is needed to tackle a devastating Covid wave nationwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlLxU5

Tesla: Bitcoin sales, environmental credits boost profits

But the carmaker's profits were dented by a $299m payment to Tesla boss Elon Musk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tW3Ixu

US police mock dementia sufferer in 'torture' arrest

The Colorado officers are seen reviewing a clip where the 73-year-old's shoulder goes "pop". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezdzmn

Five things to know about Apple's iOS update

New update includes new privacy features, emojis and a way of turning on an iPhone with a mask on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ezQ5xj

New research uncovers continental crust emerged 500 million years earlier than thought

Researchers using a new method involving the mineral barite have dated the first emergence of continental crust to 500 million years earlier than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gMtiky

Mapping the path to rewilding: The importance of landscape

New research suggests efforts to rewild a landscape must take geography and geology into account -- an approach that could be applied globally to help conservation biologists save wild ecosystems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tUZ16X

Stable coral cell lines cultured

Researchers in Japan have established sustainable cell lines in a coral - a success which could prove to be a pivotal moment for gaining a deeper understanding of the biology of these vital marine creatures. Seven out of eight cell cultures, seeded from the stony coral, Acropora tenuis, have continuously proliferated for over 10 months. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dWTYxz

Genome sequencing delivers hope and warning for the survival of the Sumatran rhinoceros

A study shows that the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhinoceros display surprisingly low levels of inbreeding. The genomes from 21 modern and historical rhinoceros' specimens were sequenced to investigate the genetic health in rhinos living today and ones that recently became extinct. With less than 100 individuals remaining, the Sumatran rhinoceros is one of the most endangered mammal species in the world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R2Rx39

Discovery of an elusive cell type in fish sensory organs

Scientists have reported newly identified invasive ionocytes in the sensory organs of larval and adult zebrafish fish that may provide clues to how sensory organs continue to function in changing environments. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sUa7HY

3D holographic head-up display could improve road safety

Researchers have developed the first LiDAR-based augmented reality head-up display for use in vehicles. Tests on a prototype version of the technology suggest that it could improve road safety by 'seeing through' objects to alert of potential hazards without distracting the driver. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aIe3FM

Seismicity on Mars full of surprises, in first continuous year of data

The SEIS seismometer package from the Mars InSight lander has collected its first continuous Martian year of data, revealing some surprises among the more than 500 marsquakes detected so far. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tTRsO0

Covid: Google and Microsoft bosses pledge support to India

The Indian-born executives of Google and Microsoft offer the country funding and supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aEbxjR

Iran's Zarif criticises Revolutionary Guards' influence in leaked tape

Mohammad Javad Zarif is heard bemoaning how the Revolutionary Guards dominate foreign policy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32OfFt7

Video shows doomed submarine crew singing

The Indonesian military has released a video showing the crew of the sunken KRI Nanggala submarine singing together. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sSWetQ

Peruvian vaccine scandal politician gets Covid

Martín Vizcarra was banned from public office for allegedly getting vaccinated before his turn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDvDhI

US woman pays price for non-returned Sabrina the Teenage Witch rental

How a Sabrina the Teenage Witch videotape dogged a US woman with a criminal history for decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sS7BSL

Navalny support network ordered to stop Russia-wide activities

A prosecutor moves to label the network of jailed Putin critic Alexei Navalny as "extremist". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PlYLPk

Ivory Coast suspends all driving test staff as road deaths rise

Bribery and an increase in accidents mean it is high time to "clean up" the sector, the government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dRIMlJ

US teen's Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case

The case could determine whether schools can discipline pupils for what they post or say off-campus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aG5sTY

Mozambique gas field: Total halts work after attacks

Islamist militants have repeatedly staged attacks near the $20bn (£14.6bn) gas liquification plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Nto3p

Covid-19: EU hints at summer return for US travellers

Fully vaccinated Americans might be able to visit, but the bloc has not given an exact timetable. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dTwiKq

Ingenuity Mars helicopter makes third successful flight

The US space agency's Ingenuity chopper completes its most ambitious flight yet on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PpWdjm

Covid: Perth ends lockdown after Covid cases contained

A snap three-day lockdown was enforced after the state's first case of community transmission in a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQFHCp

India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts

It comes as India is facing a massive surge in cases and a major oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gDy8Rf

Singapore and Hong Kong to open travel bubble

This will be the second major air route in the region to open after Australia and New Zealand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3njNdsF

Turkmenistan celebrates new holiday to honour native dog breed

The president leads celebrations of the Alabay shepherd dog - a symbol of national cultural pride. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Pdnd6

'I will not return to work': Myanmar coup cripples healthcare system

Myanmar's medical workers are finding themselves torn between their patients and a military government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhFSwd

Chad crisis: Army refuses to negotiate with rebel 'outlaws'

"We are waging war" against the rebels, Chad's ruling military junta says, after an offer of talks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gEkddy

German opera star Christa Ludwig dies at the age of 93

The singer was closely associated with the Vienna State Opera for most of her long career. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sSRW5D

India Covid: 'A person cannot even die peacefully in Delhi'

India is suffering critical shortages of medical equipment and oxygen amid a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32MmBqH

Covid: Countries send aid to ease India's oxygen emergency

The UK is sending oxygen machines and ventilators while France and the US are also sending supplies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tUJoMM

Oscars 2021: The railway station now a hosting venue

Union Station in Los Angeles will be one of the venues for this year's Oscars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xo0qW0

Somalia violence: Rival units fight amid row over president's term

Pro-government forces are battling rebel soldiers opposed to the president, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S3Ar5Z

Climate has shifted the axis of the Earth

Melting glaciers redistributed enough water to cause the direction of polar wander to turn and accelerate eastward during the mid-1990s, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dPx9vF

Man jumps through car window to stop dangerous driver in Albania

A suspect was arrested after breaking through barriers in Tirana's Skanderbeg Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LsdRZ

Indonesian navy submarine found split into three on sea bed

The shattered hull of the vessel is found on the sea bed off Bali and all 53 crew are confirmed dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xqArNp

Alber Elbaz: Fashion designer dies in Paris aged 59

He worked at some of France's best-known fashion houses and had recently launched his own label. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dQUCwi

UFC 261: Kamaru Usman knocks out Jorge Masvidal to cap incredible night in Jacksonville

Kamaru Usman scores a stunning second-round knockout to finish Jorge Masvidal and retain the undisputed UFC welterweight title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkfLoK

European Super League: 'A seismic, pivotal week in football - but game not yet over'

BBC sports editor Dan Roan looks back at a 'seismic and pivotal' launch and crash of the European Super League, and what might happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32KPPWR

Menstrual leave: South Korea airline ex-CEO fined for refusing time off

Under South Korean law, women can ask for a day off each month if they have painful periods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xmNdN1

ICYMI: Chinese kite festival and a whale in Italy

Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3azBkt9

India Covid: Patients dying without oxygen amid Delhi surge

Delhi hospitals run out of beds and oxygen as families struggle to save their loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PjX7xI

Covid: India sets another infection record as US shows concern

India reports a further 349,691 cases, as the US vows to send supplies amid an oxygen shortage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xq1Wqn

Can Western brands recover from consumer backlash in China?

Some foreign companies are facing a boycott in China - they are not the first and won't be the last. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RSTXBU

Iraq Covid hospital fire: At least 23 dead after 'oxygen tank explodes'

A hospital treating Covid patients in Baghdad is ablaze, after reports of an oxygen tank explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sNau7h

From toxic ions to single-atom copper

Researchers offer conclusive research for understanding how bacteria found in copper mines convert toxic copper ions to stable single-atom copper. Their research demonstrates how copper-resistant bacterium from a copper mine in Brazil convert copper sulfate ions into zero-valent metallic copper. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xhShSZ

Synthetic gelatin-like material mimics lobster underbelly's stretch and strength

Researchers fabricated a synthetic hydrogel that mimics the stretch and strength of a lobster's underbelly. The material could provide a blueprint for stretchy protective fabrics and artificial tissues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QmzdlW

Newly discovered immune cell function vital to healing

Cardiovascular disease, the most common cause of death, is the result of oxygen deprivation as blood perfusion to affected tissue is prevented. To halt the development of the disease and to promote healing, re-establishment of blood flow is crucial. Researchers have now discovered that one of the most common immune cells in the human body, macrophages, play an important role in re-establishing and controlling blood flow, something that can be used to develop new drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eqEYXK

Heartbeat can help detect signs of consciousness in patients after a coma

A new study shows that heart brain interactions, measured using electroencephalography (EEG), provide a novel diagnostic method for patients with disorders of consciousness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vbTyZC

Bacteria and viruses infect our cells through sugars: Now researchers want to know how they do it

Most infectious bacteria and viruses bind to sugars on the surface of our cells. Now researchers have created a library of tens of thousands of natural cells containing all the sugars found on the surface of our cells. The library may help us understand the role played by sugars and their receptors in the immune system and the brain, the researchers behind the study explain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aBbAgj

Red Sea is no longer a baby ocean

The Red Sea is a fascinating and still puzzling area of investigation for geoscientists. Controversial questions include its age and whether it represents a special case in ocean basin formation or if it has evolved similarly to other, larger ocean basins. Researchers have now published a new tectonic model that suggests that the Red Sea is not only a typical ocean, but more mature than thought before. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gBp1jW

How philosophy can change the understanding of pain

Researchers have investigated how philosophical approaches can be used to think in new ways about pain and its management. The researchers advocate not merely reducing chronic pain management to searching and treating underlying physical changes but instead adopting an approach that focuses on the person as a whole. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3exwvC9

US asbestos sites made risky by some remediation strategies

Efforts to prevent human exposure to asbestos may be mobilizing the cancer-causing mineral so that it can reach water supplies, based on new findings about how the fibers move through soil. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RVswY9

Living cells: Individual receptors caught in the act of coupling

A new imaging technique that can capture movies of individual receptors on the surface of living cells in unprecedented detail could pave the way to a trove of new drugs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32XkPmR

Climate-friendly microbes chomp dead plants without releasing heat-trapping methane

Scientists have identified a new phylum of microbes found around the world that appear to be playing an important (and surprising) role in the global carbon cycle by helping break down decaying plants without producing the greenhouse gas methane. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3neV7Dy

Teaching pupils to 'think like Da Vinci' will help them to take on climate change

Reforms to the school curriculum which mix the arts and sciences, so that these subjects 'teach together' around common themes like climate change and food security, will better prepare young people for the real-world challenges that will define their adult lives, researchers argue in a new paper. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aE33sZ

Scientists probe mysterious melting of Earth's crust in western North America

An unusual belt of igneous rocks stretches for over 2,000 miles from British Columbia, Canada, to Sonora, Mexico, running through Idaho, Montana, Nevada, southeast California and Arizona. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PoYzPy

US Dragon spaceship arrives at International Space Station

SpaceX's Dragon Endeavour spacecraft has docked with the International Space Station. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sN5UWA

Indonesian submarine sank off Bali, navy says

A scan detected the vessel at a depth of 850m, well below the survivable limit, the navy says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3etdlgz

Brazil cuts environment budget despite climate summit pledge

At a climate summit, President Bolsonaro had promised to boost spending and tackle deforestation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dNXmuA

India Covid surge: Hospitals send SOS as record deaths registered

Patients are dying because of a lack of medical oxygen supplies, doctors warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dLbPXP

Covid-19: Israel records no daily deaths for the first time in 10 months

The drop in deaths is seen as a promising sign as Israel vaccinates more than 50% of its population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sLF01r

Radar satellites can better protect against bushfires and floods

New research has revealed how radar satellites can improve the ability to detect, monitor, prepare for and withstand natural disasters in Australia including bushfires, floods and earthquakes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vj5YyS

Quantum steering for more precise measurements

Quantum systems consisting of several particles can be used to measure magnetic or electric fields more precisely. A young physicist has now proposed a new scheme for such measurements that uses a particular kind of correlation between quantum particles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QNkIqZ

Study paves the way for new photosensitive materials

Scientists are investigating the molecular dynamics of titania clusters. Such research is a basic step toward the development of more efficient photocatalysts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sLDA77

Hungry fruit flies are extreme ultramarathon fliers

New research indicates that the common fruit fly can travel tens of kilometers in a single flight when in search of food. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nfKvEp

Silver ions hurry up, then wait as they disperse

Chemists quantify the release mechanism of silver ions from gold-silver nanoparticle alloys. The nanoparticles are being studied for use as catalyst in hydrogen evolution and other applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tR6Z0X

Machine learning model generates realistic seismic waveforms

A new machine-learning model that generates realistic seismic waveforms will reduce manual labor and improve earthquake detection, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vkQniB

Palestinian election: Leaders face reckoning as rare vote looms

After years without polls, the Palestinian political landscape may be about to change dramatically. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vecerH

Telegram misogyny: 'They wanted to tie me and my child to a horse'

Abuse victims claim Telegram's moderators need to do more to tackle misogyny and other forms of hate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xnTd87

Mental health: Trauma, genocide and my invisible illness

The BBC's Victoria Uwonkunda fled Rwanda in 1994 but it took time to recognise the impact it had on her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nhvt15

It's the Oscars 2021 - but how many people have seen the main films?

This year's Academy Awards take place on Sunday, with a largely low-key crop of contenders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dO5Amp

Week in pictures: 17 - 23 April 2021

A selection of powerful images taken around the world this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vj5Nnd

Mount Everest: Coronavirus reaches world's tallest peak

The cases are a blow to Nepal, which relies on income from Everest climbs as a source of revenue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xkZiCa

Covid-19: India hospital fire kills 13 amid Covid oxygen crisis

The incident comes as India's hospitals are overwhelmed by a spike in cases and oxygen shortages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dGiuTl

US President Joe Biden to 'propose hiking tax on rich'

The plan would increase US capital gains taxes and the top marginal income tax rate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aydyhv

Dozens injured in East Jerusalem clashes

Israeli police fire tear gas, trying to keep apart rival groups of Jewish activists and Palestinians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xjQmwT

Three abducted Catholic clergy released in Haiti

But seven others seized earlier in April remain in captivity, with a gang demanding $1m in ransom. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3awd2Am

Coronavirus: Tokyo Motor Show cancelled for first time in 67 years

The cancellation comes just three months before the Tokyo Olympics is due to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QQ6Vjg

Tesla's Autopilot 'tricked' to operate without driver

A Model Y made multiple trips on a test track without a human in the driver's seat, engineers found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ImigB

Australia resists calls for tougher climate targets

The country remains out of step with other major nations by refusing to commit to deeper emissions cuts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3val3ms

Lithium treats intellectual defects in mouse model of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome

Mice with symptoms that mimic Bardet-Biedl Syndrome (BBS) have difficulty with learning and generating new neurons in the hippocampus. However, according to a new study, these mental defects can be successfully treated with lithium. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32Brwuy

Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate

In a worldwide study of 2,100 pregnant women, those who contracted COVID-19 during pregnancy were 20 times more likely to die than those who did not contract the virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ekDz4O

Ancient Indigenous forest gardens promote a healthy ecosystem

A new study by historical ecologists finds that Indigenous-managed forests -- cared for as 'forest gardens' -- contain more biologically and functionally diverse species than surrounding conifer-dominated forests and create important habitat for animals and pollinators. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QSWzPC

Mars has right ingredients for present-day microbial life beneath its surface, study finds

New research suggests that rocks in the Martian crust could produce the same kind of chemical energy that supports microbial life deep beneath Earth's surface. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aAlqyZ

Study of 'breakthrough' cases suggests COVID testing may be here to stay

Two new cases helped scientists confirm what many have come to suspect: that people can get infected by SARS-CoV-2 variants even after successful vaccination. The findings suggest continued testing may be needed to prevent future outbreaks in a post-vaccine world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nbatJ2

Among COVID-19 survivors, an increased risk of death, serious illness

Researchers showed that COVID-19 survivors -- including those not sick enough to be hospitalized -- have an increased risk of death in the six months following diagnosis with the virus. They also have catalogued the numerous diseases associated with COVID-19, providing a big-picture overview of the long-term complications of COVID-19 and revealing the massive burden this disease is likely to place on the world's population in the coming years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3awCaqT

Artificial intelligence model predicts which key of the immune system opens the locks of coronavirus

A new artificial intelligence (AI) method is helping researchers link immune cells to their targets and, for example, uncouple which white blood cells recognize SARS-CoV-2. The tool has broad applications in understanding the function of the immune system in infections, autoimmune disorders, and cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gwbxpG

Faster air exchange in buildings not always beneficial for coronavirus levels

Vigorous and rapid air exchanges might not always be a good thing when it comes to levels of coronavirus particles in a multiroom building, according to a new modeling study. Particle levels can spike in downstream rooms shortly after rapid ventilation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32Ch5Xy

Common antibiotic effective in healing coral disease lesions

An antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections in humans is showing promise in treating stony coral, found throughout the tropical western Atlantic, including several areas currently affected by stony coral tissue loss disease. Preserving M. cavernosa colonies is important due to its high abundance and role as a dominant reef builder in the northern section of Florida's Coral Reef. Results show that the Base 2B plus amoxicillin treatment had a 95 percent success rate at healing individual disease lesions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vdVgKk

More belly weight increases danger of heart disease even if BMI does not indicate obesity

Research on how obesity impacts the diagnosis, management and outcomes of heart and blood vessel disease, heart failure and arrhythmias is summarized in a new statement. Waist circumference, an indicator of abdominal obesity, should be regularly measured as it is a potential warning sign of increased cardiovascular disease risk. Interventions that lead to weight loss improve risk factors yet may not always lead to improvement in coronary artery disease outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3axZG6L

Know your ally: Cooperative male dolphins can tell who's on their team

When it comes to friendships and rivalries, male dolphins know who the good team players are. New findings reveal that male dolphins form a social concept of team membership based on cooperative investment in the team. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ax67Hf

Membranes unlock potential to vastly increase cell-free vaccine production

Researchers discovered that enriching cell-free vaccine extracts with cellular membranes increased the yields of protein-based vaccines by five-fold, significantly broadening access to potentially lifesaving medicines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xgUfTw

Average-risk individuals may prefer stool-based test over colonoscopy for cancer screening

When given a choice, most individuals with an average risk of colorectal cancer said they would prefer a stool-based screening test for colorectal cancer over colonoscopy, the method most often recommended by health care providers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nb98Ch

Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer

Higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new study. The systematic review and meta-analysis examined 17 cancer studies published from 1966 to 2020. Analyzing data from more than 19,500 cancer patients, researchers explored the relationship between mushroom consumption and cancer risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Pdq2U6

California's worst wildfires are helping improve air quality prediction

Engineers are developing methods to estimate the impact of California's destructive wildfires on air quality in neighborhoods affected by the smoke from these fires. Their research fills in the gaps in current methods by providing air quality information at the neighborhood scales required by public health officials to make health assessments and evacuation recommendations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3er6ILO

Russia to pull troops back from near Ukraine

The country orders its units to return to their bases after weeks of tension over a troop build-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gs6A1a

ALMA discovers rotating infant galaxy with help of natural cosmic telescope

Using ALMA, astronomers found a rotating baby galaxy 1/100th the size of the Milky Way at a time when the Universe was only seven percent of its present age. Thanks to assistance by the gravitational lens effect, the team was able to explore for the first time the nature of small and dark 'normal galaxies' in the early Universe, which greatly advances our understanding of the initial phase of galaxy evolution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sIyA39

Biden urges action to tackle 'existential crisis' at virtual climate summit

US President Joe Biden is urging world leaders to help tackle climate change, calling it an "existential crisis". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tJlvYv

Coronavirus: Pfizer confirms fake versions of vaccine in Poland and Mexico

The US pharmaceutical company says doses seized by authorities in Mexico and Poland were counterfeit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DgtRG

Brazil crime: One of world's biggest arms traffickers recaptured

João Filipe Barbieri escaped from prison in November using fake court papers, Brazilian police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCko7n

Malta Golden passports: 'Loopholes' found in citizenship scheme

Investors rented empty properties to fulfil the one-year residence requirement, leaked files show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLadmD

Astronomers release new all-sky map of Milky Way's outer reaches

The highlight of the new chart is a wake of stars, stirred up by a small galaxy set to collide with the Milky Way. The map could also offer a new test of dark matter theories. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tHLAHB

Brahim Bouhlel and Zbarbooking jailed in Morocco over video

Actor Brahim Bouhlel and influencer Zbarbooking are seen swearing at children in a viral clip. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncmeil

AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery

"Cutting edge technology" reveals how scribes foiled modern scholars with one of the Biblical texts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xg6hwo

Syrian air-defence missile lands near Israeli nuclear site

Israel carries out air strikes near Damascus after a loud explosion was heard in the Dimona area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QK9bc6

European Super League Q&A: Why it failed - and will clubs try again?

BBC Sport looks at what the rise and demise of the European Super League within 48 extraordinary hours means for football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n6OmDy

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra: The toughest, weirdest race you've never heard of

The format might be simple - winning this race is anything but. Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is an unusually punishing challenge. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sECgTA

Billionaire Sir James Dyson moves residency back to the UK

Sir James faced criticism in 2019 over relocating his company's global headquarters to Singapore. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dGQ37I

India Covid: Delhi high court criticises 'ridiculous' oxygen shortage

The court says it is the responsibility of the government to beg borrow or steal to ensure oxygen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3av89I1

Why climate change is driving some to skip having kids

A new study finds that overconsumption, overpopulation and uncertainty about the future are among the top concerns of those who say climate change is affecting their reproductive decision-making. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n904O8

Improved management of farmed peatlands could cut 500 million tons CO2

Substantial cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions could be achieved by raising water levels in agricultural peatlands, according to a new study in the journal Nature. A team of researchers led by the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology estimates halving drainage depths in these areas could cut emissions by around 500 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) a year, which equates to 1 per cent of all global greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sGwtww

Australia provokes China anger over scrapped deals

Beijing described the move to tear up the Belt and Road deals as "unreasonable and provocative". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RPU15r

Google and Apple attacked on app store 'monopoly'

Republican and Democrat senators criticise Apple and Google for alleged anti-competitive behaviour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n7SqUh

Climate change: Biden summit to push for 'immediate' action

Forty world leaders will be urged to increase their carbon-cutting actions at US virtual summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32DBT0J

Oscars 2021: Why Two Distant Strangers is 'important and necessary'

The Oscar-nominated film tells of a black man forced to relive his killing by a US police officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v4kLgM

What's gone wrong with Australia's vaccine rollout?

The country has been far slower than others including the UK and the US to immunise its population. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tDKpZv

Gerd: Sudan talks tough with Ethiopia over River Nile dam

Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCUu3m

Afghan War: Do Americans support Biden pulling out?

As Biden prepares to extract troops, we ask three Americans with personal connections what they think. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qk74vu

Ohio shooting: Columbus police shoot dead black teenage girl

The shooting in Columbus happened as police were responding to an attempted stabbing call, media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dCVdSa

Is the Australia-NZ travel bubble the way ahead?

Australia and New Zealand have quarantine-free travel, but will other countries follow their lead? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n4WNzi

Crucial action needed for coral reefs

An international group of scientific experts has stated the requirements for coral reef survival in a recent article. Over 500 million people rely on coral reefs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x5VF3b

Middle East states dominate list of top executioners in 2020 - Amnesty

Iran, Egypt, Iraq and Saudi Arabia follow China in Amnesty's list of who executes the most people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dBlmAJ

Coronapas: The passport helping Denmark open up after Covid

Football fans, museums and restaurants are opening up, but Danes will have to show a corona passport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QhrRQk

Navalny's supporters fear Russia's Putin wants him dead

President Putin's leading critic is on hunger strike and ahead of planned street protests they warn he could die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vbphKL

Idriss Déby: Chad's future rocked by president's battlefield death

In power for 30 years, Idriss Déby's death leaves huge uncertainties at the heart of government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tBVAln

Oscars 2021: The lowdown on the international feature nominees

The five films cover diverse topics from bullying, a drinking experiment, and the horror of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QbXhrC

Predicting the next pandemic virus is harder than we think

The observation that most of the viruses that cause human diseases come from other animals has led some researchers to attempt 'zoonotic risk prediction' to second-guess the next virus to hit us. However, in a new essay, experts propose that these zoonotic risk predictions are of limited value and will not tell us which virus will cause the next pandemic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3efRCc0

Designing healthy diets with computer analysis

A new mathematical model for the interaction of bacteria in the gut could help design new probiotics and specially tailored diets to prevent diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n3ECtQ

Drug development platform could provide flexible, rapid and targeted antimicrobials

Researchers have created a platform that can develop effective and highly specific peptide nucleic acid therapies for use against any bacteria within just one week. The work could change the way we respond to pandemics and how we approach increasing cases of antibiotic resistance globally. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sBEZwP

Using engineering methods to track the imperceptible movements of stony corals

A new study borrowed image-analysis methods from engineering to spot the minute movements of a stony coral. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sFlPGq

The immune link between a leaky blood-brain barrier and schizophrenia

Research points to the involvement of the immune system the brain as a contributor to mental disorders such as schizophrenia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3enHnm1

Helpful, engineered 'living' machines in the future?

Engineered, autonomous machines combined with artificial intelligence have long been a staple of science fiction, and often in the role of villain like the Cylons in the 'Battlestar Galactica' reboot, creatures composed of biological and engineered materials. But what if these autonomous soft machines were ... helpful? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sA8RK9

Food allergies, changes to infant gut bacteria linked to method of childbirth, ethnicity

Researchers have found a causal link between caesarean section birth, low intestinal microbiota and peanut sensitivity in infants, and they report the effect is more pronounced in children of Asian descent than others, in a recently published article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QCJ86u

Was Cascadia's 1700 earthquake part of a sequence of earthquakes?

The famous 1700 Cascadia earthquake that altered the coastline of western North America and sent a tsunami across the Pacific Ocean to Japan may have been one of a sequence of earthquakes, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dCIBut

'Undruggable' cancer protein becomes druggable, thanks to shrub

A chemist has found a way to synthesize a compound to fight a previously 'undruggable' cancer protein with benefits across a myriad of cancer types. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32KLvHn

Restoration efforts can brighten an ecosystem's future, but cannot erase its past

An expansive project is examining the benefits, and limits, of environmental restoration on developed land after humans are done with it. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32At4F7

Deregulated US Government oversight on interstate waters leaves murky implications for states

Concern tends to ratchet up a notch when pollution enters the river runoff discussion on a national scale, specifically when smaller, navigable intrastate bodies of water push pollution into larger interstate waters often involved in commerce (i.e. the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Ohio River). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tFJ0BY

'Dead clades walking': Fossil record provides new insights into mass extinctions

Mass extinctions are known as times of global upheaval, causing rapid losses in biodiversity that wipe out entire animal groups. Some of the doomed groups linger on before going extinct, and a team of scientists found these 'dead clades walking' (DCW) are more common and long-lasting than expected. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v6YiQp

'Information theory' recruited to help scientists find cancer genes

Using a widely known field of mathematics designed mainly to study how digital and other forms of information are measured, stored and shared, scientists say they have uncovered a likely key genetic culprit in the development of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ateZxr

Marine animals inspire new approaches to structural topology optimization

Researchers have uncovered a new approach to structural topology optimization is outlined that unifies both design and manufacturing to create novel microstructures. Potential applications range from improved facial implants for cranial reconstruction to better ways to get materials into space for planetary exploration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aJyWR1

Fixed network of smartphones provides earthquake early warning in Costa Rica

Earthquake early warnings can be delivered successfully using a small network of off-the-shelf smartphones attached to building baseboards, according to a study conducted in Costa Rica last year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32uuxwJ

UN to provide food to Venezuela children amid crisis

The World Food Programme aims to feed 1.5m children by the end of 2023 to combat growing malnutrition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sDmHe

US killer requests death by firing squad in Nevada

Zane Michael Floyd was sentenced to death for the fatal shooting of four people in Nevada in 1999. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x4bY0p

Chad's President Idriss Déby dies 'in clashes with rebels'

Idriss Déby dies just hours after provisional election results set him on course for a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uWBLWq

France seeks conspiracy theorist over kidnapping

Police issue an international warrant after a little French girl is abducted and rescued. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3szcD6u

Big cats: US senators seek ban on private ownership of lions and tigers

A bill to end private ownership of lions and tigers is proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sSzZ1

European Super League: 'We want to save football' says chairman Perez

European Super League chairman Florentino Perez says "football has to change". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7CPsh

Covid-19: US to advise against travel to 80% of countries

Coronavirus continues to pose "unprecedented risks to travellers", the US state department says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v8bvrZ

Super League will 'save football' - Real president

The European Super League has been created "to save football", says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2P2c7QC

European Super League: What happens next?

BBC Sport looks at the seismic impact of the European Super League announcement and what may happen next. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RPIWkX

Facebook creates Clubhouse clone Live Audio Rooms

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg says the social media platform will introduce audio elements. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v1EUnQ

Climate change: Carbon 'surge' expected in post-Covid energy boom

This year should see the second-biggest-ever rise in CO2 emissions as economies rebound from Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3syH10X

New Zealand airport worker tests positive day after bubble opens

Flights with Australia will not be suspended as there appears to be no link to the travel bubble. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ald9Pa

Brian Sicknick: US Capitol riot policeman 'died of natural causes'

Officials say Brian Sicknick died after suffering two strokes, a day after being confronted by rioters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dwY0fB

India to start vaccinating all adults over 18 amid surge in infections

Amid a surge in cases, all residents in the country over 18 will be eligible for the Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3duKFEK

Former US Vice-President Walter Mondale dies aged 93

Jimmy Carter's running mate lost heavily to Ronald Reagan in the 1984 presidential election. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QFtIhG

James Charles: YouTube temporarily demonetises beauty influencer

The YouTuber admitted to messaging with 16-year-old boys earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QgByyC

Covid in Uttar Pradesh: Coronavirus overwhelms India's most populous state

With a population larger than Brazil, an Indian state struggles to cope as Covid-19 sweeps through it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32tvQMb

Germany conservatives: Armin Laschet backed by Merkel party in chancellor race

Armin Laschet looks certain to be the centre-right's choice for chancellor in September's elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tteye5

Drought-hit Taiwan rations water to protect tech

The island has tried everything from cloud seeding to prayer during its worst drought in 56 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aonCJU

How a bicycle tripled one woman's income

"You realise what a bicycle can do. It's a catalyst for unlocking so much potential." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v3zSr4

Snake venom complexity is driven by prey diet

Diversity in diet plays a role in the complexity of venom in pit vipers such as rattlesnakes, copperheads and cottonmouths. But new collaborative research found the number of prey species a snake ate did not drive venom complexity. Rather, it was how far apart the prey species were from each other evolutionarily. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dzCl6K

B cell activating factor possible key to hemophilia immune tolerance

A group of scientists have just made a key discovery that could prevent and eradicate immune responses that lead to treatment failure in about one-third of people with severe hemophilia A. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sznvRE

Tiny implantable tool for light-sheet imaging of brain activity

Tools for optical imaging of brain activity in freely moving animals have considerable potential for expanding the scientific understanding of the brain. However, existing technologies for imaging brain activity with light have challenges. An international team of scientists has now developed an implantable probe for light-sheet imaging of the brain. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2P3HUAR

How to make online arguments productive

Researchers worked with almost 260 people to understand online disagreements and to develop potential design interventions that could make these discussions more productive and centered around relationship-building. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ed193m

Humans are directly influencing wind and weather over North Atlantic

A new study provides evidence that humans are influencing wind and weather patterns across the eastern United States and western Europe by releasing CO2 and other pollutants into Earth's atmosphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uVQ9y2

Scientists crack 'the Brazil-nut' puzzle, how do the largest nuts rise to the top?

Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The findings could have vital impact on industries struggling with the phenomenon, such as pharmaceuticals and mining. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3an8UCQ

Common plants and pollinators act as anchors for ecosystems

'Generalist' plants and pollinators play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity and may also serve as buffers against some impacts of climate change, finds new research. The findings provide valuable insights for prioritizing the conservation of species that contribute to the strength of ecological communities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ssVU4F

The GRU: Blast puts spotlight on shadowy Russian force

The role of Russia's GRU agency in a fatal 2014 explosion raises questions about its capabilities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1lG3D

Table Mountain fire: Residents evacuated in Cape Town suburb

University buildings and a historic windmill have been destroyed in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dt3B6z

George Floyd death: Five key moments from the Derek Chauvin trial

As prosecutors and defence lawyers begin their closing arguments, we look back at five key moments of the trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3swVES8

Namibian court denies entry to gay couple's surrogate daughters

Phillip Lühl was told he must take a paternity test before returning home with his new-born twins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32v8eqF

Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars

The Ingenuity drone completes the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sf4NK

Annalena Baerbock: Woman who could be Germany's next chancellor

For the first time, the German Greens have announced a candidate to run in Germany's federal vote. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mZpvl0

Moment Nasa reacts to successful Ingenuity flight

The space agency is celebrating the first powered, controlled flight by an aircraft on another world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mZscTE

Russia moves ailing Putin critic Navalny to prison hospital

The prominent Putin critic has been on hunger strike for 20 days, demanding to see his own doctor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mZ6eQQ

Two men killed in Tesla car crash 'without driver' in seat

One victim was found in the front passenger seat and the other was in the back after the accident in Texas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RM9gwl

Facebook: Our staff can carry on working from home after Covid

The US technology giant tells the BBC that remote working after the pandemic is "the future". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32usUig

Australia New Zealand bubble: Emotional families reunite as quarantine-free travel begins

The first flight, from Sydney to Auckland, carried thrilled travellers to reunite with loved ones. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QCNLxv

India coronavirus: Delhi announces lockdown as Covid cases surge

With record daily spikes all last week, the Indian capital is now the worst-hit city in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QdzFCM

Egypt's second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11

Eleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RMSuNC

Spain dismantles workshop making 3D-printed weapons

The raid in Tenerife unearthed gun parts and manuals on guerrilla warfare, police say, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n3wmdh

The best climate solution you've never heard of

Meet the teams who track down and destroy hidden sources of greenhouse gases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QBrb8a

Abba: Why the UK gave the Swedish band 'nul points' at Eurovision

Björn Ulvaeus on the Swedish band's song contest win on British soil, and the future of streaming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q7baHw

Byron Bay: Calls for Netflix boycott over reality show plans

Plans for the reality show featuring "hot Instagrammers" has sparked anger in the coastal community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v4x24O

Super League: Why are football's biggest clubs starting new tournament?

Europe's biggest football clubs have suffered during the Covid pandemic and seek financial stability. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gigZfO

Australia opens travel bubble with New Zealand

The world's first major travel bubble set up in the Covid pandemic allows quarantine-free visits. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gl56Wh

ICYMI: Underwater tango, a cosmo-panda and happy penguins

Here are a few of the stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ty6Cbm

Wearable sensors that detect gas leaks

A research team has developed wearable gas sensors that display an instantaneous visual holographic alarm. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ebluWN

The future of particle accelerators is here

A new accelerator and detector will serve as a kind of camera, taking 3D images and movies of electrons colliding with polarized protons and ions. Like a CT scanner for atoms, the EIC will let scientists see how force-carrying gluon particles hold together quarks, the internal components of protons and neutrons. It will also offer insights into the spin of fundamental particles. Cutting-edge accelerators could collide with both energy consumption and our assumptions about the nature of matter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32na0Kb

Neural plasticity depends on this long noncoding RNA's journey from nucleus to synapse

A synaptically localized long noncoding RNA proves to be an important regulator of neural plasticity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32ocCHI

Study reveals how some antibodies can broadly neutralize ebolaviruses

Some survivors of ebolavirus outbreaks make antibodies that can broadly neutralize these viruses -- and now, scientists have illuminated how these antibodies can disable the viruses so effectively. The insights may be helpful for developing effective therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x74jhS

Sunlight to solve the world's clean water crisis

Researchers have developed technology that could eliminate water stress for millions of people, including those living in many of the planet's most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gfbgYa

Alpine plants are losing their white 'protective coat' too early in spring

Snow cover in the Alps has been melting almost three days earlier per decade since the 1960s. This trend is temperature-related and cannot be compensated by heavier snowfall. By the end of the century, snow cover at 2,500 meters could disappear a month earlier than today, as simulations by environmental scientists at the University of Basel demonstrate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3svRGJD

Table Mountain fire 'burns out of control' in Cape Town

The blaze has so far destroyed part of a cafe at the Rhodes Memorial above the city of Cape Town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sosRc

Heart health of shift workers linked to body clock

Working hours that deviate from an individual's natural body clock are associated with greater cardiovascular risk, according to recent research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uXU65o

New nanoscale device for spin technology

Spin waves could unlock the next generation of computer technology, a new component allows physicists to control them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32p7kfh

Indianapolis gunman bought rifles despite earlier gun confiscation

Brandon Hole legally bought two rifles despite having had a gun confiscated by police months before. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ebgykO

Salisbury poisoning suspects 'linked to Czech blast'

The Czech Republic expels 18 Russian diplomats after linking the operatives to a 2014 explosion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Q5fUxk

Plane ditches in ocean during Florida airshow

The World War Two-era aircraft made an emergency landing in shallow water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n8SinD

Putin critic Navalny 'will not be allowed to die in prison'

Russia's ambassador to the UK says opposition leader Alexei Navalny's medical treatment will be "taken care of". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gjF1Hf

Syria to hold election in May after years of war

The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32sGYZT

Mars helicopter first flight: Nasa to test Ingenuity

Ingenuity is set to be the first rotorcraft to fly on another planet. This is how it'll work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39Ce4ZU

China and US pledge climate change commitment

The US and China announced actions to tackle climate change following meetings in Shanghai last week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uZKwyZ

Covid in Brazil: Pandemic meets poverty in growing crisis

The country struggling to contain a Covid-19 surge faces a possible explosion of poverty. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dttPWG

How cancer put me off joining Amazon union

Carla Jonson's story helps explain how Amazon won last week's union vote in Alabama. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QzOYW4

India's first 'intimacy coordinator' helps choreograph sex on screen

Aastha Khanna's job is to ensure safety during scenes involving simulated sex, nudity and sexual violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sqmgnN

JD Vance: Trump whisperer turned Senate hopeful

The author of the bestselling Hillbilly Elegy is being courted by Republicans for a Senate run. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qu8y6e

Sindi van Zyl: The 'people's doctor' who revealed her own struggles

South Africans are mourning Dr Sindi van Zyl who helped thousands through her social media work. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2OYid4x

Russia Ukraine conflict: Fact-checking Russian TV's Ukraine claims

Misleading videos were aired on Russian TV claiming to show the arrival of US tanks and planes in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aicUnY

Indianapolis FedEx shooting: Who were the eight victims?

Four of the eight who died at a FedEx warehouse were members of the Sikh community. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QfcvMa

Liam Scarlett: Former Royal Ballet choreographer dies at 35

The internationally-known former Royal Ballet dancer had faced allegations of sexual misconduct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RAERAU

Putin critic Navalny could 'die within days', say doctors

Alexei Navalny is on day 18 of a hunger strike over his medical treatment in a Russian jail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ghSbV4

Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack

State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dsdxNP

Coronavirus does not infect the brain but still inflicts damage, study finds

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, does not infect brain cells but can inflict significant neurological damage, according to a new study of dozens of deceased patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2OXeKmV

Highly dense urban areas are not more vulnerable to COVID-19, researchers say

A person who owns a car or who has a college education may be less vulnerable to COVID-19, according to an analysis of cases in Tehran, Iran, one of the early epicenters of the pandemic. While such variables do not inherently lower a person's risk, they do indicate an infrastructure of protection that persists despite how densely populated a person's district might be. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aly7O1

Covid-19 deaths pass three million worldwide

It comes as the World Health Organization warns of deaths and cases increasing at a "worrying rate". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RGVDyu

Philippines: Giant clam shells worth $25m seized in raid

The 200-tonne seizure is one of the largest ever hauls of the endangered species. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mTyrZr

Brazil 'needs $10bn to reach zero emissions' says minister

Brazil is also seeking aid from the US in return for protecting the Amazon rainforest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RDhtml

Simulations reveal how dominant SARS-CoV-2 strain binds to host, succumbs to antibodies

The dominant G-form spike protein 'puts its head up' more frequently to latch on to receptors, but that makes it more vulnerable to neutralization. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RDa3zv

A new super-Earth detected orbiting a red dwarf star

Researchers report the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting the star GJ 740, a red dwarf star situated some 36 light years from Earth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3guIfrJ

On the pulse of pulsars and polar light

Faced with the tragic loss of the Arecibo observatory in Puerto Rico and the often prohibitive cost of satellite missions, astronomers are searching for savvy alternatives to continue answering fundamental questions in physics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v0NqDp

Experimental antiviral for COVID-19 effective in hamster study

The experimental antiviral drug MK-4482 significantly decreased levels of virus and disease damage in the lungs of hamsters treated for SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new study. MK-4482, delivered orally, is now in human clinical trials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wXH0Hj

With impressive accuracy, dogs can sniff out coronavirus

In a proof-of-concept study, dogs identified positive samples with 96 percent accuracy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3adpapV

Virologists develop broadly protective coronavirus vaccines

A candidate vaccine that could provide protection against the COVID-19 virus and other coronaviruses has shown promising results in early animal testing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tsNMlZ

Sputnik V: How Russia's Covid vaccine is dividing Europe

The vaccine has not yet been approved by Europe's medicines agency but orders are piling in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2rgTi

20 years in Afghanistan: Was it worth it?

The BBC's Frank Gardner asks the awkward question about a war with an astronomical human cost. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32lOxRZ

India's Kumbh festival attracts big crowds amid devastating second Covid wave

'I left everything to God', says one devotee who attended the festival amid a devastating second wave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3akDFbz

Why IS involvement in Mozambique is exaggerated

The militants claiming of a recent attack got publicity but they may not have actually been behind it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3goZbPY

Scientists may detect signs of extraterrestrial life in the next 5 to 10 years

Research shows that a new telescope could detect a potential signature of life on other planets in as little as 60 hours. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QtJxYQ

Unconventional takes on pandemics and nuclear defense could protect humanity from catastrophic failure

From engineered pandemics to city-toppling cyber attacks to nuclear annihilation, life on Earth could radically change, and soon. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mVcg4P

Tarantula's ubiquity traced back to the cretaceous

Tarantulas are among the most notorious spiders, due in part to their size, vibrant colors and prevalence throughout the world. But one thing most people don't know is that tarantulas are homebodies. Females and their young rarely leave their burrows and only mature males will wander to seek out a mate. How then did such a sedentary spider come to inhabit six out of seven continents? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gi8TE0

Study shows past COVID-19 infection doesn't fully protect young people against reinfection

Results of a new study suggest vaccination against COVID-19 remains crucial even in young adults who were previously infected. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x4PsUU

Triangular-shaped spikes key to coronavirus transmission, finds new study

Scientists have modeled the spikes of the coronavirus particle to unravel how their shape and number may influence the transmissibility of the virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mRTFXv

Patients who are overweight or obese at risk of more severe COVID-19, study finds

Patients who are overweight or obese have more severe COVID-19 and are highly likely to require invasive respiratory support, according to a new international study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gcM30x

Two distinct types of COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome identified

Identifying subsets of patients with different biochemical characteristics can help clinical researchers develop more effective therapies for treating ARDS associated with COVID-19 infections. Results of a new study suggest that disruption of the normal regulation of blood vessels and circulation could be a key feature of critical illness, severe symptoms, and death related to COVID-19 infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e7h7Mu

Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gfbvCs

New measure to predict stress resilience

Researchers show that increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the development of anxiety and depression in response to real-life stress. Their study establishes an objective neurobiological measure for stress resilience in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3skaQSx

Long-term weight retention and associated health risks identified in obese adults

UK adults who are overweight or obese retain their weight over time, which is associated with an increased risk of health complications and death, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ebCGeC

How to gain a sense of well-being, free and online

In 2018, when Professor Laurie Santos introduced her course 'Psychology and the Good Life,' a class on the science of happiness, it became the most popular in the history of Yale, attracting more than 1,200 undergraduate enrollees that first semester. An online course based on those teachings became a global phenomenon. By latest count, 3.38 million people have enrolled to take the free Coursera.org course, called 'The Science of Well Being.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3gfpIiJ

Blow flies may be the answer to monitoring the environment non-invasively

A study led by researchers at IUPUI has found that blow flies may be the answer to monitoring environmental change without disturbing local wildlife. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3toLioF

Footballer and family robbed at home in Italy

Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were victims of an armed robbery at their home in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RGyfBd

'Whitest ever' paint reflects 98% of sunlight

Researchers hope their "ultra-white" paint can save energy by reflecting sunlight from buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sqSNtY

Indianapolis mass shooting: 'Emotions are very high' after shooting at FedEx facility

A police spokesperson said "emotions are very high" following the late night shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ay3c19

TB Joshua: YouTube deletes Nigerian preacher's account over gay cure claim

TB Joshua is one of Africa's most influential evangelists, with top politicians among his followers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tqBquC

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai sentenced to one year for pro-democracy protests

Jimmy Lai, the owner of Hong Kong’s last opposition newspaper, is a fierce critic of Beijing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1DPxZ

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: Arsenal forward treated in hospital for malaria

Arsenal forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been treated in hospital after he contracted malaria while on international duty with Gabon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mNJKSS

Indianapolis mass shooting: Eight dead at FedEx facility

Many people are injured as a gunman opens fire at a FedEx facility before taking his own life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uUrutU

Titanic: Searching for the 'missing' Chinese survivors

When the Titanic sank, six Chinese men were rescued - but their ordeal didn't end there. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tnoi9P

China's economy grows 18.3% in post-Covid comeback

The record figures for the first quarter of the year are skewed due to last year's nationwide lockdown from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ecMVzI

Reliable COVID-19 short-term forecasting

Researchers have developed a new model for making short-term projections of daily COVID-19 cases that is accurate, reliable and easily used by public health officials and other organizations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3dn71aZ

India's desperate Covid-19 patients turn to black market for drugs

Amid a punishing third wave, people across India are finding drugs, oxygen and beds in short supply. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x1mF3C

How sex surrogates are helping injured Israeli soldiers

Therapy with surrogate sexual partners is used in Israel to rehabilitate badly injured soldiers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3djI8Nx

How George Floyd's death changed a small Iowa town

Issues of race were rarely discussed in Decorah, until a death 160 miles away changed everything. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dkpp4g

Why Aboriginal people are still dying in police custody

Australia holds a dismal record on indigenous deaths in custody despite decades of calls for change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ger3Xk

From smoky skies to a green horizon: Scientists convert fire-risk wood waste into biofuel

Reliance on petroleum fuels and raging wildfires: Two separate, large-scale challenges that could be addressed by one scientific breakthrough. Researchers have developed a streamlined and efficient process for converting woody plant matter like forest overgrowth and agricultural waste - material that is currently burned either intentionally or unintentionally - into liquid biofuel. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wYfpW9

France urges citizens to leave Pakistan amid anti-French protests

An email from the French embassy warns of "serious threats" after anti-blasphemy protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wYWY3B

Kanye West's $1m Yeezy shoes are 'most valuable to go on auction'

Kanye West debuted the iconic shoes, now worth an estimated $1m, on stage at the 2008 Grammys. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x67nef

Macron visits Notre Dame two years after fire

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks of the "collective pride" of the reconstruction efforts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ignOY

Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans

A campaign group claims the "image-obsessed" platform is dangerous for children's health and privacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e9huWZ

Mystery tree beast turns out to be croissant

Polish animal welfare officers responding to a call discover the creature is in fact a pastry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3smTPY1

Texas students disciplined over 'slave trade game'

Parents are outraged after high school students set up a group chat assigning prices to their black peers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3di1aDO

Why Australia is in hysterics over a 'navy twerking' dance

Dancers in hotpants at a military event have sparked a heated debate about women, sex and power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3af2N3h

Instagram fixes ‘mistake’ promoting harmful diet content

Some users said they were offered "appetite suppressants" and "fasting" by the search feature. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32cD1Z4

US poised to impose sanctions on Russia for cyber-attacks

The Biden administration may place sanctions on more than 30 Russian entities as soon as Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gaw3fg

Psilocybin: Magic mushroom compound 'promising' for depression

A study of 59 people compared the drug with a conventional antidepressant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imUZY

Tiny wireless implant detects oxygen deep within the body

Engineers have created a tiny wireless implant that can provide real-time measurements of tissue oxygen levels deep underneath the skin. The device, which is smaller than the average ladybug and powered by ultrasound waves, could help doctors monitor the health of transplanted organs or tissue and provide an early warning of potential transplant failure. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qnhbzq

To improve climate models, an international team turns to archaeological data

To improve climate models, an international team turned to archaeological data. The resulting classification from the project, called LandCover6k, offers a tool the researchers hope might generate better predictions about the planet's future and fill in gaps about its past. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e2w9Tx

3D-printed material to replace ivory

A new material called 'Digory' has been developed, which can be processed in 3D printers and is extremely similar to ivory. It can be used to restore old ivory artefacts. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Q4a6UD

Using sound waves to make patterns that never repeat

Mathematicians and engineers have teamed up to show how ultrasound waves can organize carbon particles in water into a sort of pattern that never repeats. The results, they say, could result in materials called 'quasicrystals' with custom magnetic or electrical properties. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wVdUIo

Roadside invader: The higher the traffic, the easier the invasive common ragweed disperses

Common ragweed is an annual plant whose allergenic pollen affects human health. It's an invasive species particularly well-adapted to living at roadsides. New research found high population growth along high-traffic roads even in shaded and less disturbed road sections, suggesting that seed dispersal by vehicles and by road maintenance can compensate, at least partly, for less favorable habitat conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wTXP5L

Climate change is making it harder to get a good cup of coffee

Ethiopia may produce less specialty coffee and more rather bland tasting varieties in the future. This is the result of a new study by an international team of researchers that looked at the peculiar effects climate change has on Africa's largest coffee producing nation. Their results are relevant both for the country's millions of smallholder farmers, who earn more on specialty coffee than on ordinary coffee, as well as for baristas and coffee aficionados around the world. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uS2za6

Get your head in the game -- One gene's role in cranial development

Researchers have found that certain cells in mouse craniums respond to increased expression of a gene called Dlx5 during early stages of embryonic development. They observed that a layer of these cells formed more bone and cartilage in mice engineered with high Dlx5 levels. Their interesting results provide crucial information for the mechanistic role of this gene in cell fate during cranial development. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32doOv5

Innovative technique developed to destroy cancerous kidney cells

An innovative new technique that encourages cancer cells in the kidneys to self-destruct could revolutionize the treatment of the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wVjvyh

India coronavirus second wave: ‘A Covid tsunami we had never seen before’

India's cases plummeted earlier this year, but are now on the rise again. What happened? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3acaoPY

Transforming circles into squares

Researchers have developed a method to change a cellular material's fundamental topology at the microscale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e7ayJA

Auxin makes the spirals in gerbera inflorescences follow the Fibonacci sequence

The meristem of the gerbera is patterned on the molecular level already at a stage where no primordia or other changes are discernible by even an electron microscope. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uUoUno

Mindfulness can make you selfish

A new article demonstrates the surprising downsides of mindfulness, while offering easy ways to minimize those consequences -- both of which have practical implications for mindfulness training. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIPmR4

St Vincent volcano: UN warns humanitarian crisis will last months

Thousands have fled their homes on the Caribbean island of St Vincent as a volcano continues to erupt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x4ZdTp

Daunte Wright aunt: 'He was loved, he was ours'

The family of Daunte Wright, who was shot by police on Sunday, gives an emotional news conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3gbnRM2

AstraZeneca vaccine: Denmark ceases rollout completely

It is the first European country to fully withdraw the jab over possible links to rare blood clots. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3di0Chn

Russia to consider Biden plan for Putin summit

The Kremlin said it was "early" to talk of a meeting, after the two presidents spoke on the phone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mN2odx

Omegle: 'I'm being used as sex-baiting bot' on video chat site

A user of video chat site Omegle says he was paired with a video bot of himself performing sexual acts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ga0RNe

Stolen Roman statue found in Brussels antique shop

The headless figure, estimated to be worth €100,000, disappeared from a site near Rome 10 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMhG2j

Egypt seizes ship that blocked Suez Canal over $900m compensation claim

The Ever Given's insurers call Egypt's claim "extraordinarily large" and "largely unsupported". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dfdvZn

Mayan urn returned to Mexico by Albion College

The urn, made between 900 and 1600 AD, has been housed at Albion College, Michigan, since 1969. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a5ayJ9

Ludwig Ahgren breaks Twitch subscription record after 31-day stint

Ludwig Ahgren has more than 282,000 paying subscribers after a month-long Twitch ‘subathon‘. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3abf8pb

St Vincent volcano: Island covered in layer of grey as La Soufriere erupts

La Soufriere, on the island of St Vincent, has been erupting for the past five days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wO69nH

Niger school blaze: Trapped children die in Niamey

The fire in Niamey engulfed straw classrooms and those in the nursery could not escape. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wVvQCz

Hundreds test positive for Covid at Hindu festival

This comes a day after more than three million Hindus visited the festival as India's cases soar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uPYXWk

Louisiana ship capsize: Search for survivors from 'lift' vessel

Rescuers have so far saved six of the commercial ship's reported 18 crew members from the water. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3deeVDu

Chinese man kidnapped and killed in elaborate body swap scheme

The victim was used as a replacement for another corpse, whose family wanted to avoid a burial ban. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a8JHff

Afghans face pivotal moment as US prepares to 'close the book'

Could the US decision to pull its troops from Afghanistan by 11 September lead to civil war? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ggedYe

Neighbours: Actress Sharon Johal also alleges racism on soap

Sharon Johal says she faced taunts and mockery of her Indian background from other castmates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g7HbJW

NZ to launch world-first climate change rules

New Zealand is bringing in a law to force its financial firms to report on climate-related risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e4inQk

Grab set for $40bn valuation in US share listing

The Singapore-based firm started as a ride-hailing company and has since expanded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sgnbHk

US seeks China climate agreements ahead of Biden summit

US envoy John Kerry will hold talks in Shanghai ahead of a climate summit hosted by President Biden. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uK5y4z

Iran nuclear deal: Shadow of sabotage hangs over critical talks

An attack on Iran's key nuclear site has just complicated efforts to save the frayed accord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uNvwE9

Covid: 'Israel may be reaching herd immunity'

A leading doctor describes it as the "only explanation" for cases falling as restrictions are eased. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3th8nd0

Why $30m didn't protect Nigerian pupils after Chibok

The 2014 student abductions led to a plan backed by the UK but little has come of it seven years on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3a9a3O4

Why 'stay-at-home parent' is a job title

LinkedIn now gives parents a way to reflect a career gap. Can it help the return-to-work challenge? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uIsMry

The student loan bubble 'is going to burst'

Cancelling student debt was once a fringe idea in the US, but it's become increasingly mainstream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32eezGE

Covid-19: US agencies call for pause in Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Federal agencies act out of an "abundance of caution" after extremely rare cases of blood clotting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3e2f5gq

Haiti's Moïse 'won't give up' on freeing kidnapped clergy

A gang is demanding $1m in ransom for 10 people, most of them clergy, kidnapped on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlEOsh

The Simpsons: Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Indian character Apu

The actor says part of him feels he needs to apologise to 'every single Indian person'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g72tHF

Brazil coronavirus: Inside the crisis

Research suggests more than half of patients being treated in intensive care last month were under 40. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32gJ12R

Daunte Wright shooting: Dozens arrested in fresh unrest in Minnesota

The clashes come as police say Daunte Wright, 20, died after an officer mistook her gun for a Taser. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8edfm

Covid: Return to normality won't be a light switch moment, says Fauci

Dr Anthony Fauci, the top Covid adviser in the US, says a return to normality will be gradual. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sffkdl

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West agree joint custody after divorce

US reality star Kim Kardashian married rapper Kanye West in 2014 but filed for divorce in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ay9nm

Taiwan: 'Record number' of China jets enter airspace

Beijing sends 25 military aircraft into Taiwan as the US warns against an 'increasingly aggressive' China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RxRkp5

Gruppe S: German far-right group on trial for 'terror plot'

The 12 men are accused of planning attacks on migrants, Muslims and politicians in Germany. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dhzHm1

Sputnik V: What we know about India's Covid-19 vaccines

Russia's Sputnik V is deemed to be safe and works in a way similar to the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2NrFGKp

World's wealthiest 'at heart of climate problem'

The so-called “polluter elite” must change their lifestyles to tackle climate change, a report says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dey4Fi

Fukushima: Japan approves releasing wastewater into ocean

Most experts say it's a normal and safe practice but environmentalists and locals are not happy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uMh0fS

George Floyd death: The prosecution's case against Derek Chauvin

Over 11 days of testimony, we heard from eyewitnesses, fellow police officers and medical experts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWNKMO

Ocean bacteria release carbon into the atmosphere

Researchers have discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere. The findings will allow scientists to better estimate the amount of carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere, a main driver of global warming. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3e193fY

Iran and Israel's shadow war takes a dangerous turn

The Middle East foes are engaged in brinkmanship on several fronts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dWo42N

Myanmar coup: The people shot dead since the protests began

Hundreds have been killed since February. Now, their families are telling their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Rr4Pqt

Somaliland and Taiwan: Two territories with few friends but each other

Taiwan and Somaliland are basically fully functioning territories but neither is recognised internationally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g6cchu

The exchange project uniting young Americans during the pandemic

Teenagers from across the US are coming together to discuss their vastly differing backgrounds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wSAG3N

Covid accelerates India's millionaire exodus

As Covid cases surge, India's wealthy lead global enquiries for citizenship and residency abroad. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dbCXPC

The anti-vax movement targeting German children

An anti-lockdown, anti-vaccine movement with ties to the far right has recruited hundreds of children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uLZyIo

How cells control the physical state of embryonic tissues

In the earliest stage of life, animals undergo some of their most spectacular physical transformations. Once merely blobs of dividing cells, they begin to rearrange themselves into their more characteristic forms, be they fish, birds or humans. Understanding how cells act together to build tissues has been a fundamental problem in physics and biology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mKq4zk

Why some of us are hungry all the time

New research shows that people who experience big dips in blood sugar levels, several hours after eating, end up feeling hungrier and consuming hundreds more calories during the day than others. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uKJcjf

SMART discovers the science behind varying performance of different colored LEDs

Researchers have developed a new multifaceted method that can directly observe compositional fluctuations in indium gallium nitride, a semiconductor material used in LEDs. The method can be adapted and applied in other materials science studies to investigate compositional fluctuations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3te495U

Volcanic pollution return linked to jump in respiratory disease cases

Respiratory disease increased by almost a quarter after the Holuhraun lava eruption in 2014-2015, one of Iceland's largest volcanic eruptions. Emissions returning in the days immediately following volcanic eruptions impact health and are not factored into responses to the public health threat caused by volcanoes. The study authors recommend government responses take these emissions into account. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mDAekY

Shift in diet allowed gray wolves to survive ice-age mass extinction

Gray wolves are among the largest predators to have survived the extinction at the end of the last ice age. A new study analysing teeth and bones shows that the wolves may have survived by adapting their diet over thousands of years --- from a primary reliance on horses during the Pleistocene, to caribou and moose today. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2PZBKC2

Researchers discover new way to starve brain tumors

Scientists have found a new way to starve cancerous brain tumor cells of energy in order to prevent further growth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeB5ws

Minneapolis: Daunte Wright killing by police sparks unrest

There was unrest near Minneapolis after police fatally shoot a black man in a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PYXjmr

Making music from spider webs

Spiders are master builders, expertly weaving strands of silk into intricate 3D webs. If humans could enter the spider's world, they could learn about web construction, arachnid behavior and more. Now, scientists report they have translated the complex structure of a web into music, which could have applications ranging from better 3D printers, to cross-species communication and otherworldly musical compositions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mCyhFE

New CAR T approach minimizes resistance, helps avoid relapse in non-Hodgkin's B-cell lymphoma

Early results from a new, pioneering chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell immunotherapy trial found using a bilateral attack achieves a more robust defense and helps avoid relapse. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3a0u1KU

Immune-stimulating drug before surgery shows promise in early-stage pancreatic cancer

Giving early-stage pancreatic cancer patients a CD40 immune-stimulating drug helped jumpstart a T cell attack to the notoriously stubborn tumor microenvironment before surgery and other treatments, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mH6WSQ

Police officer who pepper-sprayed US Army soldier fired

The black army lieutenant filed a lawsuit against two policemen in Virginia after a traffic stop turned violent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tfok3w

France moves to ban short-haul domestic flights

MPs vote to stop flights where the journey could be made by train in under 2.5 hours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3daEDZz

Neighbours star Nicola Charles claims cast members tried to get her deported

British actress Nicola Charles alleges that two co-stars contacted Australia's immigration service. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/327UJgg

Joseph Siravo: The Sopranos and Jersey Boys star dies aged 64

Tributes have been paid to the actor, who played mobster Tony Soprano's father Johnny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wLuoTn

Iran vows revenge for 'Israeli' attack on Natanz nuclear site

Iran's foreign ministry blames Israel for Sunday's incident at the Natanz uranium enrichment plant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3s8LnLR

Haridwar: Crowds surging at India's Kumbh Mela amid deadly Covid wave

Tens of thousands are participating in Kumbh Mela even as India records its highest-ever Covid spike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mFhuSr

Protests near Minneapolis after black man shot dead by police

Police fire tear gas at demonstrators after a black man was fatally shot during a traffic stop. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCtnZ2

Prince Philip: The Vanuatu tribes mourning the death of their 'god'

As Britain grieves his death, so do some Pacific tribespeople who revere him as a spiritual figure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tcleNF

St Vincent volcano: Eruptions likely in coming days, experts warn

The Caribbean island of St Vincent has been blanketed in ash after the La Soufrière volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3t9fQuw

Chinese official says local vaccines 'don't have high protection rates'

However he later appeared to backtrack, saying his comments were a "complete misunderstanding". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tbjzrD

Guillermo Lasso: Conservative ex-banker elected Ecuador president

Guillermo Lasso, 65, has vowed to attract foreign investment and break away from leftist policies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323Nar5

Alibaba accepts record China fine and vows to change

China's regulators slapped a $2.8bn fine on the e-commerce giant over monopoly concerns from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wOQioD

Yuri Gagarin: Sixty years since the first man went into space

The BBC speaks to the woman who, as a child, witnessed Yuri Gagarin's return to Earth 60 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QjZkt1

Camille Pissarro: Transatlantic struggle for painting stolen by Nazis

A Pissarro painting is the focus of a custody battle involving a Holocaust survivor and a US museum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3taaHmb

Why India's forest fires are worrying scientists

Activists say authorities in India and Nepal seem underprepared to fight forest fires. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mCU0gB

Being mixed race like Kamala Harris: 'I feel just as Indian as I feel black'

Three women who share Kamala Harris' mixed parentage open up about balancing the two sides of their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2PNgvDK

Markus Söder joins German chancellor race

Bavaria's premier finally says he may be the conservatives' candidate to replace Angela Merkel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uKiAPE

Cambodia criticises edited photos of Khmer Rouge victims

Some of the images colourised by an Irish artist appear to have been edited to show them smiling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uEKrAw

Using genetics, researchers identify potential drugs for early treatment of COVID-19

A new study using human genetics suggests researchers should prioritize clinical trials of drugs that target two proteins to manage COVID-19 in its early stages. Based on their analyses, the researchers call for prioritizing clinical trials of drugs targeting the proteins IFNAR2 and ACE2. The goal is to identify existing drugs, either FDA-approved or in clinical development for other conditions, that can be repurposed for the early management of COVID-19. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/323fAl5

Antibody binding-site conserved across COVID-19 virus variants

A tiny protein of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that gives rise to COVID-19, may have big implications for future treatments, according to a team of Penn State researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uFVaL5