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Saudi Arabia: Authorities defend mosque speaker restriction

Authorities say they have imposed a maximum volume following complaints from the public. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4uFxm

The dancer aged 106 who bans the word 'old'

Meet Sydney artist Eileen Kramer, who has had some of her most productive years since turning 100. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g0mIoz

Why electric cars will take over sooner than you think

The BBC's Justin Rowlatt explains why we are accelerating towards an electric car future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TqY6hb

The story of Spain’s ‘terrifying confidence’ – and how it conquered the world

One night of embarrassment in October 2006 convinced Spain that something had to change - sparking a momentum shift in world football. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c3GaQ7

Iran's presidential election: Four ways it matters

As Iranians prepare to go to the polls this month, here is why the vote will be closely watched. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3paTDv8

Viewpoint: Why Germany's Namibia genocide apology is not enough

Germany is sorry for the massacres but the lack of reparations has angered targeted communities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yTDLl9

China-India clashes: No change a year after Ladakh stand-off

Nomads along the India-China border in the Galwan Valley are still living under the shadow of war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vHHuQw

Belarus: A climate of fear for opposition activists

The BBC has been speaking to some of those whose lives have been changed forever by the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c74HUt

The couple inspired by Tulsa’s black entrepreneurs

Obum and his wife Faith moved to Tulsa in 2019, inspired by the legacy of 'Black Wall Street'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c7fKgz

Newly discovered African 'climate seesaw' drove human evolution

A scientific consortium has found that ancient El Niño-like weather patterns were the primary drivers of environmental change in sub-Saharan Africa over the last 620 thousand years - the critical time-frame for the evolution of our species. The group found that these ancient weather patterns had more profound impacts in sub-Saharan Africa than glacial-interglacial cycles more commonly linked to human evolution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p7rfK3

Ethnic diversity helps identify more genomic regions linked to diabetes-related traits

New findings demonstrate that expanding research into different ancestries yields more and better results, as well as ultimately benefiting global patient care. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p76XAp

Covid: Peru almost triples death toll after review

The official death toll now sits at more than 180,000, up from just under 70,000, after a review. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wM3NEZ

Covid: WHO renames UK and other variants with Greek letters

The variant first detected in the UK becomes Alpha, with South Africa, Brazil and India also renamed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i3fjYj

Naomi Osaka withdraws from French Open after refusing to do news conferences

Naomi Osaka says she is withdrawing from the French Open as a result of controversy over her refusal to speak to the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SKsnHH

Sinéad O'Connor: My life is actually really boring

"I've got to the time in life where you just want to sit and be peaceful in your garden and knit." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fXdcCN

Global warming already responsible for one in three heat-related deaths

Between 1991 and 2018, more than a third of all deaths in which heat played a role were attributable to human-induced global warming, according to a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p3wUB2

The price is right: Modeling economic growth in a zero-emission society

With increasing public awareness of crises associated with degraded environments and mounting pressure to act, governments worldwide have begun to examine environmentally sustainable policies. However, there are many questions about whether enacting these policies will negatively affect economic growth. Now, a model suggests that sustained GDP growth is possible even after spending to clean up pollution as it is created, providing hope that a zero-emission society is an achievable goal. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vC6HvK

Scientists discover a new genetic form of ALS in children

In a study of 11 medical-mystery patients, an international team of researchers has discovered a new and unique form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Unlike most cases of ALS, the disease began attacking these patients during childhood, worsened more slowly than usual, and was linked to a gene, called SPTLC1, that is part of the body's fat production system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p4ZmSW

Bangladesh arrests tiger poaching suspect after 20-year hunt

The man known as "Tiger Habib" is alleged to have killed about 70 endangered Bengal tigers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34BAau1

Nephew of Fetullah Gulen seized and brought back to Turkey

Selahaddin Gulen reappears in custody in Turkey weeks after he goes missing in Kenya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uGyNVo

Belgian ambassador loses South Korea posting after wife slaps worker

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R6G96P

Privacy group targets website 'cookie terror'

Campaigners lodge hundreds of complaints against sites they claim break cookie laws. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKX6Tv

France police 'neutralise' armed ex-soldier after Dordogne manhunt

The 29-year-old man was injured in a shoot-out with police after a 24-hour manhunt, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6ipw7

Tarzan actor Joe Lara, 58, presumed dead in plane crash

He and six others are missing believed dead after their plane crashed into a lake in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34AXvvT

Texas Democrats block 'discriminatory' bill on voting

A walkout by Democrats deprives the state legislature of a quorum to pass the divisive bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fG5T3H

China allows couples to have three children

The move comes after a once-a-decade census showed China's population grew at its slowest pace in decades. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3g1mvln

Argentina stripped of Copa America tournament

The 2021 Copa America has been left without a host less than two weeks before it starts after Argentina was stripped of the tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SENvyU

Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam to test entire city amid new variant fears

13 million people in Ho Chi Minh will be tested and new social distancing rules have been imposed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fyjmKw

Hundreds more Afghans and their families to be allowed to settle in UK

Hundreds more who worked for the British military and government will be allowed to settle in the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fy3cAQ

Israel coalition government a threat to security, warns Netanyahu

The prime minister urges right-wing politicians not to join a proposed new unity government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R595w2

The Indian children orphaned by Covid-19

Officially, hundreds of children have lost both their parents. Experts say the number may be much higher. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vHs6E4

Mohammed Deif: The one-eyed Hamas chief in Israel's crosshairs

The shadowy figure at the top of Israel most-wanted list has repeatedly eluded attempts to kill him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TllE7a

Biosecurity warning over loosely-regulated virus labs

Governments do not have controls to stop terrorists accessing labs and posing a biological threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yZM1QC

Somaliland elections: Could polls help gain recognition?

Somaliland is hoping that elections will boost its chances of gaining international recognition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yKgu57

James Barnor: The 91-year-old's photos bringing Ghana to life

Ghanaian-British photographer James Barnor's work is being exhibited at the Serpentine Gallery in London. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHfUTK

Uganda: Finding the truth behind a killing spree in Kampala

BBC finds evidence Ugandan security forces killed unarmed people during a crackdown in November 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i37CkS

War Horse actor salutes 80s gay Soho in one-man show

Jack Holden's play tells the story of a man diagnosed with HIV who decides to party his last days away. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pcCbGA

Nigeria school abduction: Gunmen kidnap students in Niger state

At least 150 students are reported missing after armed men stormed a school in Niger state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEO8He

France rejects Iranian spy charges for tourist Benjamin Briere

Benjamin Briere was detained in Iran in 2020 after flying a drone near the Iran-Turkmenistan border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uA57cz

Israel's right-wing leader Bennett backs deal to oust PM Netanyahu

A right-wing leader expresses support for a unity government that would end the prime minister's 12 years in office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bZVTQr

Barcelona: Homophobic attacks spark outcry

One man required surgery after he and his friends were beaten up by a group of men on a beach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R4J8wz

Israeli opposition inch closer to deal to oust Netanyahu

Party leaders are inching towards a coalition deal that would end the era of PM Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7nhkW

Osaka could be kicked out of French Open over media boycott

World number two Naomi Osaka faces expulsion from the French Open if she continues to refuse to speak to the media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p2ngOW

Colombia protests: UN calls for investigation into Cali deaths

Troops are patrolling the city of Cali after weeks of violent anti-government demonstrations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c4gyCU

Indonesia ferry fire: More than 270 people rescued from blaze near remote islands

One person is still missing after the fire aboard a passenger ferry near Indonesia's remote Sula Islands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uzMdT8

Florida shooting: Two dead, more than 20 wounded in Hialeah

Three people fired into a crowd outside a banquet hall in Hialeah, a city north of Miami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SGWjEi

Mount Everest: 'Aim high' female teacher who set new speed record says

Ex-teacher Tsang Yin Hung, 45, is one of three climbers who have set Everest records in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uzbFIk

Israel politics: Lapid nears coalition after Netanyahu fell short

Israel's opposition parties are close to a coalition agreement to form a "government of change". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34CkvdH

France manhunt for armed ex-soldier who fired on police

Authorities tell residents to stay indoors as police hunt for the man who opened fire on police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34wzXrS

Nashville hat shop faces backlash for selling anti-vaccine Nazi Jewish star

The Nashville shop apologises after it used a Nazi symbol to spread a "not vaccinated" message. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34xCu53

Macron threatens to withdraw French troops from Mali

The French president warned that political instability could lead to greater Islamist radicalisation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vzWCiN

Partner of Tory peer's son held over Belize death

Jasmine Hartin, the partner of Lord Ashcroft's son, was discovered near the body of a police officer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vAdW7w

'I’m fine, really': Finding hope as Covid sweeps India

The BBC's Nikita Mandhani reflects on her personal experience of the second wave in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3zG9j

Brazil: Protesters blame Bolsonaro for Covid crisis

Thousands of people angry at the slow rollout of vaccines take to the streets in cities across Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fxEvon

Afghanistan: Bus blast kills three university staff

A roadside bomb hits a bus carrying teachers from Al-Biruni university north of the capital Kabul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i2ozvL

Quiz: How well do you know Roger Federer's Grand Slam

Roger Federer is about to play his first Grand Slam in 16 months - how much do you know about the Swiss great's record at the majors? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fxg6iD

All you need to know about the French Open

The French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wIYMx2

Ex-US airline pilot admits lewd act in cockpit mid-flight

Michael Haak exposed himself to his female co-pilot and watched porn on a laptop, a court is told. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SCBbzl

Sri Lanka's beaches swamped with burning ship debris

Plastic and chemical contamination threatens environment and livelihoods in Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c2GDC9

San Jose shooting: Guns, petrol and 22,000 rounds of ammunition found

A search of the man's home reveals 12 guns, Molotov cocktails and thousands of rounds of ammunition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SBPsMG

Depressive symptoms linked to rapid kidney function decline

Among individuals with healthy kidneys, those with more frequent depressive symptoms were more likely to show signs of rapid kidney function decline over a median follow-up of 4 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ifrXnt

North Korea says children volunteering on mines and farms

State news reports the orphans want "to repay even just a millionth of the love the party showed". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fP2bDw

Colombia protests: Duque sends military to Cali

Four people died on Friday night in the city, the epicentre of protests against the government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c56V6O

Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September

The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3i1S2G9

Canada mourns as remains of 215 children found at indigenous school

The mass grave was found during a survey of the former residential school for indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vK7RVW

Mali names coup leader Col Assimi Goïta as transitional president

The country's constitutional court says Col Assimi Goïta should now "lead the transition process". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p2QH3G

Mount Nyiragongo: Why DR Congo fears the explosive power of a lake

Volcanic activity has raised fears of a rare eruption at Lake Kivu in the country's east. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frTFvb

Footage shows US flight attendant being attacked by passenger

A dispute over the airline's mask policy led to a passenger punching a flight attendant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SAXJAj

Don't take on China alone, says ex-Australia PM Kevin Rudd

Former Australian PM Kevin Rudd says countries should work together if they seek to challenge China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1VQbS

The Rohingya refugees trapped on a remote island miles from land

Rohingya refugees taken to a remote island off Bangladesh tell the BBC they are desperate to leave. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p15dJ4

George Floyd: After a flood of donations, what next?

The Minnesota Freedom Fund received $40m in the wake of Floyd's death. What happened after? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hXUEFa

Ethiopia Tigray crisis: Warnings of genocide and famine

Concern is mounting about the devastating effects of the conflict raging in Tigray since November. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fX325d

Kashmir: A father digging up the ground to find his missing son

Nine months after his son's abduction, a father continues to look for closure in India's Kashmir. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34pr3wt

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fD2pxv

Could my mum’s toaster help me care for her?

An emerging technology allows carers to remotely monitor a vulnerable relative's energy usage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ugZsrv

Germany officially recognises colonial-era Namibia genocide

Foreign Minister Heiko Maas asks for forgiveness for atrocities and announces financial support deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3utOfUO

Hong Kong: Jimmy Lai jailed again for pro-democracy protests

Media tycoon Jimmy Lai is already serving time for taking part in other demonstrations in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R2WV70

Open Skies Treaty: US tells Russia it will not rejoin key arms control deal

The arms control treaty permits unarmed surveillance flights over dozens of participating countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SxKDUC

Friends reunion: BTS, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber censored in China

It's believed the stars were cut from the Friends reunion as they'd previously offended China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fRofxl

Versatile coronavirus antibody may be starting point for broader-acting vaccines

Scientists investigated how the immune system's previous exposure to cold-causing coronaviruses impact immune response to COVID-19. In doing so, they discovered one cross-reactive coronavirus antibody that's triggered during a COVID-19 infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uuVN9E

Lead levels in urban soil are declining but hotspots persist

Lead paint and leaded gasoline have been banned for decades, but unsafe levels of lead remain in some urban soils, a new study finds. The researchers mapped soil lead concentrations along 25 miles of streets in Durham, N.C. Though contamination generally has declined since the 1970s, soil collected near houses predating 1978 still averaged 649 milligrams of lead per kilogram of soil, well above the 400 mg/kg threshold associated with health risks to children. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wyPvHu

Gene research on brassicas provides potential for making better crops

Scientists have used gene technology to understand more about the make-up of the evolution of brassicas - paving the way for bigger and more climate resilient yields from this group of crops that have been grown for thousands of years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SAn9hk

AGA recommends early use of biologics in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation (pain and swelling) in the gastrointestinal tract, can cause daily health problems, frequent hospitalizations and surgery when not adequately controlled. While there is no cure for Crohn's disease, there are treatments that can help patients live a symptom-free life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oYMhdK

Fish adapt to ocean acidification by modifying gene expression

To survive in a reduced pH environment, marine organisms have to adjust their physiology which, at the molecular level, is achieved by modifying the expression of genes. The study of such changes in gene expression can aid in revealing the adaptive mechanisms of life under predicted future ocean acidification conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vthOXL

How New Zealand's cheeky kea and kaka will fare with climate change

With global warming decreasing the size of New Zealand's alpine zone, a new study found out what this means for our altitude-loving kea. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oVCVzH

New microscopy method reaches deeper into the living brain

Researchers have developed a new technique that allows microscopic fluorescence imaging at four times the depth limit imposed by light diffusion. Fluorescence microscopy is often used to image molecular and cellular details of the brain in animal models of various diseases but, until now, has been limited to small volumes and highly invasive procedures due to intense light scattering by the skin and skull. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3utAw07

Gravitational wave search no hum drum hunt

The hunt for the never before heard 'hum' of gravitational waves caused by mysterious neutron stars has just got a lot easier, thanks to an international team of researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yJ6itk

Astronomer reveals never-before-seen detail of the center of our galaxy

New research reveals, with unprecedented clarity, details of violent phenomena in the center of our galaxy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Tstdt3

US 'rapidly' planning to evacuate Afghan interpreters

A top US general says their lives could be in danger as American troops prepare to leave Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c1Qjx0

Patrisse Cullors: Black Lives Matter co-founder resigns

Patrisse Cullors says her exit is nothing to do with "right-wing attacks that tried to discredit my character". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ySdOm3

Key early steps in gene expression captured in real time

Scientists have observed early RNA transcription dynamics by recording where, when and how RNA polymerase enzymes kick off transcription by binding to a DNA sequence. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oWVX8C

Technology predicts protein stability

A digital tool that will make it cheaper, safer and faster to develop new medicines is being rolled out by scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yLgB0c

How more inclusive lab meetings lead to better science

A new article seeks to help scientists structure their lab-group meetings so that they are more inclusive, more productive and, ultimately, lead to better science. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SAS65j

Taiwan must choose between virus and politics

The island is desperately seeking vaccines - but must decide whether to accept China's offers of help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QWHSeS

The looming battle over abortion in the US

Pro-choice groups say many restrictions have been introduced in states across the US this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hY4NBD

In Tarun Tejpal acquittal, judge questions 'appropriate' behaviour for rape victims

A judge clears Tarun Tejpal of rape, noting the alleged victim appeared to be "in a good mood" afterwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SASwIU

Drones and live-streams: How tech is changing conservation

Around the world, animal conservation has evolved so it's not just humans monitoring wildlife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yLKSMr

Mystery plans to redraw Balkan borders alarm leaders

Unofficial plans to change the borders have caused alarm - but no-one knows whose idea they are. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34pZqDq

Covid: China hits back as US revisits Wuhan lab leak theory

China accuses the US of "political manipulation" over investigations into the origins of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wELku6

Mountain biker Bienvenido Aguado lands record 100ft front flip

Spanish rider Bienvenido Aguado lands what is believed to be the longest dirt-to-dirt front flip on record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SsFrRM

Super 'blood' Moon treats stargazers around the world

Two rare celestial events have coincided as the Moon appears larger during a lunar eclipse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fq1Zvk

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Biden demands ceasefire and end to abuses

The US president highlights the rights abuses and the possibility of famine as fighting continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oWzAQF

DR Congo: Thousands flee Goma after second volcano warning

It comes days after an eruption killed 32 people and destroyed hundreds of homes around Goma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RSP2RM

Melbourne lockdown: Fears over outbreak sparks restrictions

The Australian state of Victoria shuts down again as a fresh outbreak in the capital fuels anxiety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCYuY4

César Prieto: Cuban baseball player defects on Florida trip

Cuban officials confirm César Prieto left their delegation during a pre-Olympic tournament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oShO1c

Azerbaijan captures six Armenian troops on border

The six were surrounded by Azeri troops who foiled a sabotage mission, Azerbaijan says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpW7lR

School of Rock drummer Kevin Clark dies aged 32

Jack Black and Miranda Cosgrove lead tributes to the musician, who was killed in a traffic accident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fn84J0

Belarus: I'm ready to beg for help, says mother of detained woman

The mother of Sofia Sapega, who was arrested when her flight was grounded in Minsk, speaks to the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vsFOdx

A cannabis empire that caused chaos on Native land

How a rush to cash-in on cannabis ended in disaster in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bXYzxP

Mali coup: Col Goïta seizes power - again

The military stages a second coup in under 10 months, drawing an angry reaction from foreign powers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVHp9f

Ohio announces winner of first vaccination lottery

A suburban Cincinnati woman wins the Midwestern state's first $1m (£700,000) Vax-a-Million prize. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RGWlfC

Deep oceans dissolve the rocky shell of water-ice planets

Laboratory experiments allow insights into the processes under the extreme pressure and temperature conditions of distant worlds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vs6pHJ

Amazon indigenous group's lifestyle may hold a key to slowing down aging

The Tsimane indigenous people of the Bolivian Amazon experience less brain atrophy than their American and European peers. The decrease in their brain volumes with age is 70% slower than in Western populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SwOD7w

Widespread coral-algae symbioses endured historical climate changes

One of the most important and widespread reef-building corals, known as cauliflower coral, exhibits strong partnerships with certain species of symbiotic algae, and these relationships have persisted through periods of intense climate fluctuations over the last 1.5 million years, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34mM4rC

Technology to monitor mental wellbeing might be right at your fingertips

To help patients manage their mental wellness between appointments, researchers have developed a smart device-based electronic platform that can continuously monitor the state of hyperarousal, one of the signs of psychiatric distress. They said this advanced technology could read facial cues, analyze voice patterns and integrate readings from built-in vital signs sensors on smartwatches to determine if a patient is under stress. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34i2v8y

Unveiling what governs crystal growth

Crystals are wonders of nature and science with important applications in electronics and optics. Scientists have new insights into how gallium nitride crystals grow. Gallium nitride crystals are in wide use in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and may form transistors for high-power switching electronics to make electric grids more energy efficient and smarter. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bVXOpg

People prefer 'natural' strategies to reduce atmospheric carbon

A cross-disciplinary collaboration found that a majority of the U.S. public is supportive of soil carbon storage as a climate change mitigation strategy, particularly when that and similar approaches are seen as 'natural' strategies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vCQvu4

Eric Carle: Very Hungry Caterpillar author dies aged 91

The US author of the best-selling children's classic passed away last Sunday, his family said. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34lgBG9

Tulsa massacre: The search for victims, 100 years on

Decades after white mobs razed an affluent black neighbourhood the search for bodies goes on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1vRBG

'Fortress Australia': Why calls to open up borders are meeting resistance

Many Australians are loath to relax border controls despite experts warning of the harms of isolation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wA6Obs

Tokyo Olympic Games: When are they and will they go ahead?

The Tokyo Summer Olympics are due to start in July, despite a surge in Covid cases in Japan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34k3Vz8

Slope stability model can help prevent landslides to protect communities and save lives

Researchers hope industry and governments worldwide will use the SSSAFE model to help early warning systems mitigate landslide risks from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3flfA7e

Deciphering structure of a toxic matter that destroys the nerves in the brain

Researchers reveal the structure of a hetero-oligomer nano-aggregate - a substance that causes Parkinson's and dementia - through quadruple force mapping. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SyEYh6

'Doomsday' couple Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell charged with murder

The couple had espoused apocalyptic religious beliefs and were already facing other charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fMOnJJ

Syria holds presidential election dismissed as farce by opposition

Bashar al-Assad is seen as certain to win an election rejected as a farce by the opposition. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3foouAW

Galápagos tortoise found alive is from species thought extinct

Tests carried out on a giant tortoise found in 2019 confirm it belongs to a species believed extinct. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oUL07Q

Memory details fade over time, with only the main gist preserved

What information is retained in a memory over time, and which parts get lost? These questions have led to many scientific theories over the years, and now a team of researchers have been able to provide some answers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34h9Sgz

Why a vacation seems like it will end as soon as it begins

Time not only flies when you're having fun - sometimes anticipating a fun event makes it feel like it will be over as soon as it begins, a new study suggests. Researchers found that people judge future positive events as being both farther away as well as shorter in duration than negative or neutral events. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yFbKh6

Jacob Zuma: South Africa's ex-president pleads not guilty for multi-billion dollar arms deal

South Africa's former president is accused of corruption over a contract worth $5bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bU9EA5

Teotihuacán: Alarm over construction near ancient site

Bulldozers have razed areas near the pre-Hispanic ruins at Teotihuacán, a World Heritage Site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uqhlEq

Italy cable car fall: Three arrested over fatal accident

Investigators say an emergency brake system had been disabled before the crash, which killed 14. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34iAfm9

Samuel E Wright: Tributes paid to actor who voiced crab in The Little Mermaid

The actor and singer voiced Sebastian and sang Under The Sea in Disney's 1989 animated favourite. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ut9yGc

'I thought I was too old to be on TikTok'

Spencer West has garnered legions of fans sharing his perspective as a disability advocate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPPdJE

Belarus journalist Roman Protasevich's colleagues fear for their lives

Associates of detained dissident journalist Roman Protasevich say they are receiving death threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hRYDmH

Mast Upgrade: UK experiment could sweep aside fusion hurdle

Results from a UK experiment could help clear a hurdle to achieving commercial fusion power. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oNMctB

Uefa opens proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over European Super League plan

Uefa opens disciplinary proceedings against Barcelona, Juventus and Real Madrid over their involvement in the proposed European Super League. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uldzwa

Grand jury to consider Donald Trump charges

The New York jury will decide whether to indict the ex-president on criminal charges, local media say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fOGP98

Marilyn Manson active arrest warrant issued on assault charges

The US singer is accused of two counts of assault at a concert in the state of New Hampshire in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fEb7LK

France puzzled by mystery anti-Pfizer campaign offer

French social media influencers say they have been offered money to discredit the anti-Covid vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vqChfV

Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome

Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some people more susceptible to them and can they be prevented? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3umtTN5

AI emotion-detection software tested on Uyghurs

A software engineer tells BBC's Panorama about installing the system in police stations in Xinjiang. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34m9RaQ

Asthma medication use and exacerbations

How does the switch to a high-deductible health plan affect children with asthma? A new study suggests that enrollment in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) may not be associated with changes in asthma medication use or asthma exacerbations when medications are exempt from the deductible. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hTlhen

Candid cosmos: eROSITA cameras set benchmark for astronomical imaging

A team of scientists has developed the cameras for an astronomical instrument built to perform all-sky surveys in the x-ray wavelength regime. They highlight the features of the cameras, a key part of a telescope called eROSITA, describing the hardware development and ground testing, and report the performance aboard the satellite, opening doors to a deeper understanding of our cosmos. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hSyNyR

Does cold wildfire smoke contribute to water repellent soils in burned areas?

After a wildfire, soils in burned areas often become water repellent, leading to increased erosion and flooding after rainfall events - a phenomenon that many scientists have attributed to smoke and heat-induced changes in soil chemistry. But this post-fire water repellency may also be caused by wildfire smoke in the absence of heat, according to a new article. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fJ2fVf

Russia threatens to slow down Google over 'banned content'

The country’s media watchdog says it will slow down internet speeds to the site if the content is not deleted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueMt9P

Belarus flights redirected after Roman Protasevich's arrest

EU leaders promise more sanctions after a dissident journalist was arrested on a diverted flight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQaa5M

Israel-Gaza conflict: Blinken promises US support for Gaza reconstruction

The US secretary of state wants to consolidate a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ffLqT0

Elliot Page: Actor wins praise for sharing swimming shorts image after top surgery

The trans actor previously described top surgery, where breast tissue is removed, as "life-saving". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPPnRC

Peru's Shining Path kills 16, including children, ahead of polls

An offshoot of the Shining Path rebel group said it was behind the attack in the remote jungle area. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yAMxEk

Ramdev: Doctors furious over yoga guru's insulting Covid remark

A video of Baba Ramdev mocking patients for trying to find oxygen went viral earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ujTiqE

Texas to allow unlicensed carrying of handguns

A bill which further eases some of the loosest gun laws in the US is set to be approved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yCchjS

Rocco Morabito: Italian fugitive arrested in Brazil

Rocco Morabito, who has been wanted since the 1990s, escaped from a prison in Uruguay in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yADRhe

Covid: How the pandemic is affecting your dreams

More than year into Covid-19, do people in your dreams wear masks or socially distance? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkaIVE

Florida governor signs bill to ban Big Tech 'deplatforming'

The Florida measure will fine companies that violate the rules up to $250,000 per day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2R9GYvo

Australia power station explosion leaves thousands without electricity

Energy companies are scrambling to restore electricity supply after a Queensland power station fire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bPvtAG

Peloton to build first US factory after supply problems

The exercise equipment company has struggled to keep up with demand during the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fNB1gu

Australia to shut embassy in Afghanistan over violence fears

Canberra cites an "uncertain security environment", as the pullout of international troops proceeds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34fOVCE

US issues Japan travel warning weeks before Olympics

It comes amid heightened scrutiny and pressure to call off the Tokyo Olympics due to be held soon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fK5J9X

Indian police visit Twitter's office after 'manipulated media' label

It comes after the social media giant labelled a ruling party spokesman tweet as "manipulated media". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fDT8oS

Tata Steel to continue salaries for Covid victims' families in India

The announcement came as deaths linked to the coronavirus in India passed 300,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vjdV7D

EU agrees new Belarus sanctions after plane arrest

Belarusian airlines will be banned from EU skies after a flight was diverted and a journalist held. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkMLNZ

A seedy slice of history: Watermelons actually came from northeast Africa

Using DNA from greenhouse-grown plants representing all species and hundreds of varieties of watermelon, scientists discovered that watermelons most likely came from wild crop progenitors in northeast Africa. The study corrects a 90-year-old mistake that had previously tied watermelons to South Africa. The genetic research is consistent with newly interpreted Egyptian tomb paintings that suggest the watermelon may have been consumed in the Nile Valley as a dessert more than 4,000 years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vkJNJ8

Endangered wallaby population bounces back after ferals fenced out

Scientists have used a new conservation strategy to give the bridled nailtail wallaby a head start in life. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vkI0nl

New optimization approach helps design lighter carbon fiber composite materials

Carbon fibers, due to their superior strength and lightness, are popular in aerospace engineering applications. While much effort goes into improving the strength of carbon fiber composites, such as fiber-reinforced plastic, only fiber orientation optimization is considered. Now researchers have adopted a new design method that optimizes both fiber thickness and orientation, achieving weight reduction in reinforced plastic and opening doors to lighter aircrafts and automobiles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vet0aG

Rubisco proton production can enhance CO2 acquisition

Researchers used a mathematical model to gain insight into possibly building Rubisco compartments in crop plants to assist in increasing yield productivity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hWkjOF

Can antibiotics treat human diseases in addition to bacterial infections?

A new study shows that eukaryotic ribosomes can be modified to respond to antibiotics in the same way that prokaryotic ribosomes do. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oLEikg

Chemical changes to peptide siRNA-carrier enhance gene silencing for future cancer drugs

Researchers found a modified peptide carrier that was delivering the siRNA drug by adhering to and potentially moving along cell filopodia, leading to more efficient cell entry and improved gene silencing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ul9sQC

DR Congo's Goma volcano: Drone images show devastation

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wvFP0s

Plasma jets reveal magnetic fields far, far away

For the first time, researchers have observed plasma jets interacting with magnetic fields in a massive galaxy cluster 600 million light years away, thanks to the help of radio telescopes and supercomputer simulations. The findings can help clarify how such galaxy clusters evolve. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bPKToD

Implantable piezoelectric polymer improves controlled release of drugs

A membrane made from threads of a polymer commonly used in vascular sutures can be loaded with therapeutic drugs and implanted in the body, where mechanical forces activate the polymer's electric potential and slowly release the drugs. The novel system overcomes the biggest limitations of conventional drug administration and some controlled release methods, and could improve treatment of cancer and other chronic diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bP3Vf0

Indian couple holds mid-air wedding 'to escape Covid restrictions'

The nuptials reportedly took place at the same time as India's official death toll passed 300,000. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vhGClD

George Floyd death: How do I talk to my son about race?

A year on from the death of George Floyd, BBC presenter Eddie Nestor examines his role as a father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fbQrf6

Coronavirus: Training dogs to identify the scent of Covid-19

Trials are underway with dogs trained to sniff out the coronavirus. If the trails are successful, dogs could aid efforts to prevent super-spreading in busy areas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3woKtgE

Kevin Spacey set for acting return in Italian film

It will be the star's first film role since he was accused of sexual assaults, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hQnTts

Fish 'not as carbon friendly' as previously thought

Commercial fishing by so-called bottom trawling could emit as much CO2 as air travel, a study argues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SoKDWB

Belarus Ryanair flight diverted: Passengers describe panic on board

Those on board describe a "sudden dive" as the aircraft changed course due to a reported bomb threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34bzs6v

Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court for first time since military coup

Deposed leader of Myanmar is allowed to meet her lawyers for the first time before adjourned hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fEJCBP

Body of missing man found in Spanish dinosaur statue

Police say the man was reported missing by his family and no foul play is suspected in his death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fK9sV2

Samoa's first female PM locked out of parliament by losing opponent

Fiame Naomi Mata'afa holds makeshift swearing in ceremony in a tent after opponent locks the doors. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ueUbB4

Mottarone cable car crash: Italy investigates cause of accident

Operators of the cable car near Lake Maggiore said maintenance and checks were carried out regularly. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hUr4R3

Israel-Gaza: How much money does Israel get from the US?

Israel gets billions of dollars in US aid - we look at why, and what that money is used for. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hMFp1N

China marathon: Fans mourn top runners killed in deadly race

Many pay tribute to the athletes who died in the controversial ultramarathon that killed 21 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHoqPX

Japan ramps up mass vaccinations in Tokyo and Osaka amid Covid surge

The new vaccination drive in Tokyo and Osaka comes as hospitals struggle to cope with cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHrwmM

Bob Dylan: 80 things you may not know about him on his 80th birthday

A look back at the life and career of the influential and now-octogenarian singer-songwriter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3udlPhL

Ryanair plane: Western powers voice outrage at plane 'hijacking'

The EU and the US consider sanctions after Belarus forced a plane carrying a journalist to land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QLvyyb

India records 300,000 Covid deaths as pandemic rages

India took less than a month to record its last 100,000 deaths but experts warn the toll is much higher. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hO3uFf

Children speak of sickness and neglect in US asylum camps

The BBC has uncovered allegations of cold temperatures, sickness, neglect, lice and filth, through a series of interviews with children and staff at US detention camps for children. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349RENN

US PGA Championship: Phil Mickelson becomes oldest major winner with sixth title

Phil Mickelson becomes the oldest man to win a major as he claims the US PGA Championship to win a sixth major title. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uj7Dnb

Germany's quiet Catholic rebellion on gay blessings and women preachers

German Catholics challenge the Vatican's conservative teaching on gay blessings and female preachers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fD2pxv

Eritrea viewpoint: I fought for independence but I'm still waiting for freedom

As Eritrea marks 30 years of independence from Ethiopia, a former fighter reflects on what has been achieved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3veEpr5

Virgin Galactic rocket plane soars to edge of space

Sir Richard Branson's spaceplane completes the first of three key test flights above New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Shnrtt

Superficial relationship: Enzymes protect the skin by ignoring microbes and viruses

The human body is constantly exposed to various environmental actors, from viruses to bacteria to fungi, but most of these microbial organisms provoke little or no response from our skin, which is charged with monitoring and protecting from external dangers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bPNYVA

Researchers develop advanced model to improve safety of next-generation reactors

When one of the largest modern earthquakes struck Japan on March 11, 2011, the nuclear reactors at Fukushima-Daiichi automatically shut down, as designed. The emergency systems, which would have helped maintain the necessary cooling of the core, were destroyed by the subsequent tsunami. Because the reactor could no longer cool itself, the core overheated, resulting in a severe nuclear meltdown, the likes of which haven't been seen since the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/346XwqW

New mode of transmission for bacteria

Campylobacter infection, one of the most common foodborne illnesses in the Western world, can also be spread through sexual contact, according to a new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yvfcuz

Who's in this ocean? Tracking down species on the go using environmental DNA

A group of researchers carried out eDNA sequencing on jelly fish in the Florida Keys using a newly developed Fieldable eDNA sequencing kit to identify species that may be endangered, invasive or dangerous. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fbMIOR

Gene that causes canine hereditary deafness in puppies

Researchers have been the first to determine the cause for the nonsyndromic early-onset hereditary canine hearing loss in Rottweilers. The gene defect was identified in a gene relevant to the sense of hearing. The study can also promote the understanding of mechanisms of hearing loss in human. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vcBXBf

Neutrons show a connection between lithium concentrations in the brain and depression

Depressive disorders are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears to play a role. The distribution of lithium in the brains of depressive people is different from the distribution found in healthy humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u7D83z

In utero exposure to tiny air pollution particles is linked to asthma in preschoolers

Women who were highly exposed to ultra-fine particles in air pollution during their pregnancy were more likely to have children who developed asthma, according to a new study. This is the first time asthma has been linked with prenatal exposure to this type of air pollution, which is named for its tiny size and which is not regulated or routinely monitored in the United States. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QGPmTc

A tripartite-chromosome E. coli strain allows the chromosome isolation and implantation

A group of researchers has succeeded in splitting the E. coli chromosome into three of 1 million base pairs. The 1 million base pairs chromosome can be used for E. coli transformation. This E. coli-based technology has the potential to greatly advance synthetic genomics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SeeRf4

From fire to dust: Plutonium particles from British nuclear testing in outback Australia more complex than previously thought

More than 100 kg of highly toxic uranium (U) and plutonium (Pu) was dispersed in the form of tiny 'hot' radioactive particles after the British detonated nine atomic bombs in remote areas of South Australia, including Maralinga. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vddCeK

Scientists discover gene signature for plaque-eating microglia in Alzheimer's Disease

Single-cell gene studies are clarifying the roles of the brain's specialised immune cell in Alzheimer's disease and offer new avenues for treatment of this incurable condition. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fEQ4J9

Thin is now in to turn terahertz polarization

Physicists make unique broadband polarization rotators with ultrathin carbon nanotube films. The rotators extend to the terahertz, which could simplify devices for use in telecommunications, security and manufacturing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oF1EYK

AI-enabled EKGs find difference between numerical age and biological age significantly affects health

You might be older - or younger - than you think. A new study found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oHFAgn

An updated understanding of how to synthesize value-added chemicals

New research provides an updated understanding of how to add functional groups onto simple hydrocarbons like methane. This new and highly detailed mechanism is a crucial step towards designing the next generation of catalysts and finding scalable approaches for turning greenhouse gases into value-added chemicals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bMX5GR

Taking more steps daily may lead to a longer life

Taking more steps per day, either all at once or in shorter spurts, may help you live longer. The benefits of more daily steps occurred with both uninterrupted bouts of steps (10 minutes or longer) and short spurts such as climbing stairs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fc9fuJ

China race: Severe weather kills cross-country runners

At least 20 die as freezing rain and winds hit a cross-country race in a mountainous tourist site. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wpfpxu

Atletico edge Real Madrid to Spanish title

Atletico Madrid edge city rivals Real Madrid to the La Liga title in dramatic fashion by coming from behind to beat Real Valladolid in the final game. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFcwBL

Does a $75m settlement make up for three decades in prison?

Two brothers have received a $75m payout over their wrongful 1983 murder conviction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vgTCrB

Koori Mail: Thirty years of reporting on Aboriginal Australia

The Koori Mail, Australia's only fully Indigenous-owned and managed newspaper, is turning 30. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3480uf1

Indian tribal area had oxygen while cities gasped

The poor district of Nandurbar was prepared for a deadly second wave - unlike the rest of India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wp840U

Forgotten Cyprus hero who eradicated island's malaria

Mehmet Aziz was behind one of Cyprus's most important recent achievements but few have heard of him. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QFXWS8

Your pictures on the theme of 'woodland walk'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oDU8xs

Italy wins Eurovision: 'Rock and roll never dies'

Italy's MÃ¥neskin have won the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with their entry, Zitti e Buoni. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wltYlA

Princess Latifa: Dubai photo appears to show missing woman

The Emirati princess has been imprisoned in Dubai since she tried to escape in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ypuDEq

Covid: India tells social media firms to remove 'India variant' from content

Platforms are told to take down all content that refers to an "Indian variant" of the coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7kJQm

French army chief says UN report into air strike was biased

Gen Lecointre says he believes Europe will still be fighting jihadism in the Sahel in 10 years time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fJfsh4

Targeting abnormal cell metabolism shows promise for treating pediatric brain tumors

Two experimental drug approaches that target vulnerabilities in cancer cell metabolism may extend survival and enhance the effectiveness of standard chemotherapies for a highly aggressive type of pediatric brain cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T0vgnF

A stressful life in the city affects birds' genes

Great tits living in cities are genetically different from great tits in the countryside. This is what researchers have found in a unique study, where they examined populations of great tits in nine large European cities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oGQ0fS

Myanmar coup: Junta head claims Aung San Suu Kyi 'in good health'

Min Aung Hlaing makes the claim in his first interview since seizing power in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3484UCw

Covid: Argentina starts new lockdown as cases soar

The country that endured one of the world's longest quarantines is back under restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yyRCNg

China's Zhurong rover takes first drive on Mars

China is now the second country after the US to operate a rover on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/349dBwl

These cognitive exercises help young children boost their math skills, study shows

Young children who practice visual working memory and reasoning tasks improve their math skills more than children who focus on spatial rotation exercises, according to a large study. The findings support the notion that training spatial cognition can enhance academic performance and that when it comes to math, the type of training matters. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QHGxIX

High risk of conflict between humans and elephants and lions

Scientists have identified the areas that are most at risk for conflicts between humans and elephants and lions in Africa. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oGbmKH

The driving force behind tropical mudslides

Geological knowledge is essential for predicting what areas in a tropical mountain range are more prone to have landslides, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and the catastrophic consequences that these events might have in the surrounding populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yzSykS

Salmonella: CDC urges Americans not to kiss chickens amid outbreak

The US public health agency asks people to be careful around live poultry after a multi-state outbreak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RvhSYB

Coronavirus: How Covid-19 crushed India's healthcare systems

Experts say Covid-19 has exposed the inadequacies of India's healthcare infrastructure. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yt4BjD

Air India cyber-attack: Data of millions of customers compromised

Passport details, ticket information and credit card data were compromised in the February attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2TeCrZP

Einstein handwritten letter with E=mc2 equation auctioned

The rare example of the equation in Einstein's handwriting sells for $1.2m, much more than expected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wrfXTq

Prison guards spared jail time in Epstein suicide plea deal

The two prison workers fabricated log entries to make it seem like they checked on Epstein. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yyBICD

Myanmar: The small embattled town that stood up to the army

Mindat put up tenacious resistance to the Burmese army but is now in desperate need of help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QJwtiC

Champion horse mystery in the Gulf angers Poles

A horse deal gone sour underlines problems bedevilling a world-famous Polish stud farm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hL6lPi

A Japanese composer, a Burkina Faso story-teller and a Congolese rapper make an opera

Japanese composer Keiko Fujiie and Burkina Faso griot Maboudou Sanou helm an ambitious new opera. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oER9EW

Tennessee cops mocked dying man's plea: 'I can't breathe'

"Help me," pleaded William Jennette as officers restrained him, "they're going to kill me." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345qB6f

George Floyd death: How US police are trying to win back trust

A year after George Floyd's death, it's not just civilians who'll be reflecting on what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uaBqhS

'A meme that almost made me quit my family WhatsApp group'

Some Indians are sharing dark humour memes inspired by the pandemic - and occasionally offending cousins in the diaspora. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/345G0DD

Amazon in pictures: Sebastião Salgado's last frontier

Photographer Sebastião Salgado captured images of the Amazon's forest, rivers, and tribes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wtm9Kz

Dave Bautista swaps Guardians of the Galaxy for wrestling zombies

Dave Bautista, of Guardians of the Galaxy and WWE fame, leads the charge against a city of zombies in his latest movie from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SdoPNV

France's 18-year-olds given €300 culture pass

French teens can use the funds for cinema tickets, musical instruments or to buy books and videos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f7bpfp

Scientists reveal structural details of how SARS-CoV-2 variants escape immune response

Fast-spreading variants of the COVID-19-causing coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, carry mutations that enable the virus to escape some of the immune response created naturally or by vaccination. A new study has revealed key details of how these escape mutations work. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SeFpgk

Culture influences mask wearing, study finds

Countries and US states more predisposed to collectivist behavior have more people following mask guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hDy5FE

How plants leave behind their parents' genomic baggage

Small chemical 'epigenetic' modifications help plants control their genes. Baby plants erase these modifications to start with a fresh genome every generation. Scientists discovered a gene responsible for reinstalling the beneficial modifications important for survival. Reinstalling these modifications on mobile genetic elements called transposons may explain the diversity of flowering plants. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u7cIiC

Earthquake creates ecological opportunity

A new study has revealed how earthquake upheaval has affected New Zealand's coastal species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oz6E0Y

Declining biodiversity in Tibet's mountainous regions in response to climate change

Normally, mountain forests are among the most diverse habitats in alpine regions. Yet, as a team discovered in the Tibetan Plateau, the higher, treeless areas are home to far more species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RsueRe

Critically ill Covid-19 patients 'more likely' to die in Africa

There is a shortage of specialised staff and equipment such as oxygen monitors, researchers find. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/343XPmy

El Salvador: Remains of 24 people found in ex-policeman's garden

Officials in El Salvador believe the mass grave may contain up to 40 bodies, mostly of women or girls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yv6GvC

Coronavirus: Spain to lift restrictions for UK and Japanese travellers

UK tourists will be free to enter the country without a negative Covid-19 PCR test from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33ZSjBs

Copa America games moved amid Colombia protests

Colombia will no longer co-host the 2021 Copa America tournament with Argentina after a series of protests in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/344SETe

Tarun Tejpal: Indian former editor cleared of raping colleague

Tarun Tejpal had denied allegations that he raped a female colleague in a hotel elevator in 2013. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hJJlAi

Japan bullet train driver leaves cockpit for loo break

The Japanese man may be punished for leaving the controls in the hands of an untrained conductor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wmI9XB

School Strike 4 Climate: Thousands join Australia protest

Thousands of students attend rallies across the country to demand more action on climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QD10i1

WeWork reports loss of nearly $2.1bn ahead of stock market debut

The troubled office-sharing startup's business was hit particularly hard by the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S7z06t

White shark population is small but healthy off the coast of Central California

The population of white sharks that call the Central California coast their primary home is holding steady at about 300 animals and shows some signs of growth, a new long-term study of the species has shown. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fA7x5t

Nuclear terrorism could be intercepted by neutron-gamma detector that pinpoints source

Scanning technology aimed at detecting small amounts of nuclear materials was unveiled by scientists in Sweden today, with the hope of preventing acts of nuclear terrorism. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QGdup8

Biden signs law to tackle anti-Asian hate crimes

President Biden signs a bipartisan law to "stop the hatred and the bias" against Asian Americans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q3312p

Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire comes into effect

The ceasefire brings to an end 11 days of bombardment in which more than 240 people have died. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yqAwBi

Covid: Why has Seychelles seen rising case numbers?

It's the most vaccinated country in the world, but infections have risen in the island nation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vcgU1O

Covid: Australia's vaccine hesitancy worries medical experts

Medical experts are concerned that low Covid infection rates may be leading to complacency. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fC8REQ

Sri Lanka: Covid increases China influence in India's backyard

As India struggles to deal with the virus, China steps in to help its neighbours like Sri Lanka. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGq8iU

Eurovision: TIX, Tourettes and mental health

Norway's Eurovision entry has come to this years competition with more than music on the agenda. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj5F7Z

Carrefour in Kenya: The true price of the discounts

The French retailer has expanded massively in Kenya but a tribunal has found it guilty of unfair practices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u36Ref

Ceuta migrants: The photos that captured Spain's attention

A photo of a volunteer comforting a migrant in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta goes viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v61Frf

German officer who posed as Syrian refugee in terror trial

Caught leading a double life, Lt Franco A denies planning far-right attacks on politicians. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33YfdZS

An illuminating possibility for stroke treatment: Nano-photosynthesis

Blocked blood vessels in the brains of stroke patients prevent oxygen-rich blood from getting to cells, causing severe damage. Plants and some microbes produce oxygen through photosynthesis. What if there was a way to make photosynthesis happen in the brains of patients? Now, researchers have done just that in cells and in mice, using blue-green algae and special nanoparticles, in a proof-of-concept demonstration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2S8R4xc

Farewell (again) to Microsoft's Internet Explorer

Microsoft has set a deadline for retiring its legacy web browser from consumer versions of Windows 10. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fDKKG6

A safer, greener way to make solar cells: Toxic solvent replaced

Scientists have found a way to replace the toxic, unsustainable solvents currently needed to make the next generation of solar technology - printed carbon perovskite solar cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yBnscy

Nicolas Sarkozy: Ex-president goes on trial for illegal campaign funding

He is accused of illegally overspending by millions of euros on his failed 2012 re-election campaign. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oBGBqe

Friends: 7 things the trailer reveals about the reunion

Including guest stars, emotional moments, set visits, table reads and Phoebe's singing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8jLaG

Climate change: EU official backs German Greens on curbing flights

The Greens' leader - a strong candidate for chancellor - wants to ban short-haul flights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bJ4feW

Queensland offers cash bonus to attract tourism workers

The offer is open to people in Australia who want to come and work in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hGskH2

ByteDance: TikTok's co-founder to step down as chief executive

The hugely popular short-video app was regularly criticised by former President Donald Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SdjnKD

Qantas accelerates cost cuts as $1.5bn loss looms

The Australian flag carrier also said its debts had peaked as domestic travel returns to near-normal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oz9WkN

Four beheaded in Guatemala prison riot, police say

At least four prisoners are beheaded during a fight between rival gangs at a jail in Quetzaltenango. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u7x37k

Israel-Gaza: Hamas official predicts ceasefire 'within a day or two'

A Hamas official talks of a ceasefire "within a day or two", but firing from both sides continue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/341Vkky

Republicans defy Trump to back Capitol riot probe

Thirty-five Republicans sided with Democrats in the House of Representatives to set up a commission. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wbKLHQ

The 'Great Dying'

The Paleozoic era culminated 251.9 million years ago in the most severe mass extinction recorded in the geologic record. Known as the 'great dying,' this event saw the loss of up to 96% of all marine species and around 70% of terrestrial species, including plants and insects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33YvHRL

Half of Guadeloupe's snakes and lizards went extinct after European colonization

A new study uses fossil and archaeological archives to demonstrate that colonial era extinctions in Guadeloupe occurred on a much more massive scale than previously thought, with more than 50% of the islands' squamate species disappearing in the centuries after 1492. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v8NNfO

US v Canada: Who won the vaccine rollout?

The BBC's Ritu Prasad and Holly Honderich discuss the Covid-19 vaccine rollout in their respective countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v9ETyQ

Unexpected 'Black Swan' defect discovered in soft matter

Scientists have revealed a single microscopic defect called a 'twin' in a soft-block copolymer using an advanced electron microscopy technique. This defect may be exploited in the future to create materials with novel acoustic and photonic properties. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3u25hJA

Breast implant scandal compensation ruling due

Thousands of women given substandard implants should finally find out if they will receive compensation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wjJXki

Russia flexes muscles in challenge for Arctic control

Russia vows to protect its interests from a remote outpost as global warming opens up the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wjmIGP

'His death is a catastrophe': Gaza doctors mourn specialist killed in air strike

Dr Ayman Abu al-Ouf and 12 members of his family were killed in an Israeli raid on Sunday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SavXKV

Covid-19: What went wrong in Singapore and Taiwan?

They were once hailed as success stories, but both places are now seeing a steep rise in virus cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wmdEBk

Israel-Gaza violence: The children who have died in the conflict

Dozens of children have been killed on both sides. Here's what we know about some of them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eZcR3e

Marilyn Manson's ex-assistant sues over sexual assault and battery claims

Ashley Walters files legal papers claiming the singer used his fame to "exploit and victimise" her. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eX0yV0

Spain migrants: 'I said goodbye to my family and left with nothing'

Around half of the 8,000 migrants who reached a Spanish enclave in Morocco have been sent back. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgxnCf

Malawi burns thousands of Covid-19 vaccine doses

Health officials hope the event will increase public confidence in getting the vaccination. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v11JZg

Demi Lovato is non-binary and is changing pronouns to they/them, singer announces

"Today is a day I'm so happy to share more of my life with you all," the US singer tells fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eZvzYv

Belgian manhunt for soldier who threatened top virologist Ranst

Police search woodland for a heavily armed soldier who disappeared after reportedly making threats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wi8AxH

Dean du Plessis: The first visually impaired commentator to cover international cricket

Dean du Plessis, the world's first blind cricket commentator, talks about his love for the game, his journey into the commentary box and the techniques he uses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Ztiq1

Amphotericin-B: Concern over 'black fungus' drug shortage as cases rise

The intravenous injection is in short supply as hospitals report a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eXqOP6

Indonesia: Climate change destroying world's oldest animal painting

Higher temperatures have accelerated build-up of salts, which causes the art to flake off the walls. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fsnR8q

Somerton man: Body exhumed in bid to solve Australian mystery

Investigators hope DNA advances will uncover clues as to the identity of the body found in the 1940s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tXHquw

Japan pulls controversial asylum seeker bill after criticism

Criticism of the bill was mounting after the death of a Sri Lankan refugee held in detention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ymOWTa

Pelosi calls for China Winter Olympics boycott

The Speaker of the House said heads of state should not attend the Games due to human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hPa2DV

Covid: France to reopen bars and restaurants as lockdown eases

The country prepares for a phased reopening as daily Covid cases fall and vaccinations accelerate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uZL48x

New York prosecutor says Trump inquiry now 'criminal'

A spokesman for the state's top prosecutor says the inquiry is "no longer purely civil". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3v2B8Lc

Google AI tool can help patients identify skin conditions

The tech giant says its "dermatology assist" tool can recognise 288 different skin ailments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eZDcOs

Did Earth's early rise in oxygen help multicellular life evolve?

Researchers find that oxygenation of Earth's surface is key to the evolution of large, complex multicellular organisms. If cells can access oxygen, they get a big metabolic benefit. However, when oxygen is scarce, it can't diffuse very far into organisms, so there is an evolutionary incentive for multicellular organisms to be small to ensure most of their cells can still access oxygen. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RlCH8N

India's holiest river is swollen with Covid victims

Hundreds of corpses have been found floating in the Ganges or buried in the sand of its banks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tZUdMP

Denmark and the Syrian refugees no longer welcome to stay

Denmark is criticised for becoming the first European country to revoke residence status for 200 people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3weLlEG

Schalke's Bundesliga agony: Champions for four minutes & 38 seconds

On the final day of the Bundesliga season in May 2001, Schalke were champions for four minutes and 38 seconds. It was agony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fIVMKf

Letter from Africa: The woman bucking the trend in Ghana to embrace her grey hair

Elizabeth Ohene has ditched the hair dye which keeps most people's hair black in Ghana. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SWZTdH

Six announcements from Google developer conference

Google's annual conference unveils their latest tech. Here's what we found interesting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RsKFwJ

Ezinma: How Beyoncé's violinist is tearing up the classical rulebook

The musician is pushing classical music forward with her fusion of orchestral music and trap beats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33T9dBJ

Under deadly attack French police demand better protection

Officers call for a tougher response to the violence they face after two were killed within a month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3weKgwC

Pollutants rapidly seeping into drinking water

Contamination risk of groundwater in karst regions is higher than previously believed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RjaEXy

Greenhouse gas and aerosol emissions are lengthening and intensifying droughts

Greenhouse gases and aerosol pollution emitted by human activities are responsible for increases in the frequency, intensity and duration of droughts around the world, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wbkE3K

Lipid droplets help protect kidney cells from damage

Researchers have found out how microscopic structures called lipid droplets may help to prevent a high-fat diet causing kidney damage. The work in fruit flies opens up a new research avenue for developing better treatments for chronic kidney disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fp0Mn5

Cells from the center of tumors most likely to spread around the body

Cells from different parts of kidney tumors behave differently, and surprisingly, cells within the center of a tumor are the most aggressive and have the highest chance of spreading around the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2T0mXID

Israel-Gaza violence: Joe Biden calls for ceasefire

The US president spoke with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu as violence continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33R9F3j

New evidence of how and when the Milky Way came together

New research provides the best evidence to date into the timing of how our early Milky Way came together, including the merger with a key satellite galaxy. Using relatively new methods in astronomy, the researchers were able to identify the most precise ages currently possible for a sample of about a hundred red giant stars in the galaxy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SZqdnC

New technology converts waste plastics to jet fuel in an hour

Researchers have developed an innovative way to convert plastics to ingredients for jet fuel and other valuable products, making it easier and more cost effective to reuse plastics. The researchers in their reaction were able to convert 90% of plastic to jet fuel and other valuable hydrocarbon products within an hour at moderate temperatures and to easily fine-tune the process to create the products that they want. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yh7sMD

Supermassive black holes devour gas just like their petite counterparts

Supermassive black holes devour stellar material just like their more petite counterparts, a new study finds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tWuqVG

Discovery of flowering gene in cacao may lead to accelerated breeding strategies

For the first time, researchers have identified a gene that controls flowering in cacao, a discovery that may help accelerate breeding efforts aimed at improving the disease-ridden plant, they suggested. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RqOe6z

Climate policies, transition risk, and financial stability

The way in which banks react to climate risks and uncertainty could impact financial stability as well as the world's transition to a low-carbon economy. A new study explored the role that banks' expectations about climate-related risks will play in fostering or hindering an orderly low-carbon transition. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bv7rLa

Greenland becoming darker, warmer as its snow ages and changes shape

A reduction in the amount of fresh, light-colored snow in parts of Greenland is exposing older, darker snow. The research reports on new weather patterns and explains how the changing shape of snowflakes on the surface is leading to conditions on Greenland's ice sheet, including possibly increased melting. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tQNXXD

Global land use more extensive than estimated

Humans leave their 'footprints' on the land area all around the globe. These land-use changes play an important role for nutrition, climate, and biodiversity. Scientists have now combined satellite data with statistics from the past 60 years and found that global land-use changes affect about 32 percent of the land area. This means that they are about four times as extensive as previously estimated. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bRiAX5

New numerical method makes simulating landslide tsunamis possible

Researchers have developed a new numerical method that paves the way for simulating landslide tsunamis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QscKUv

Future sparkles for diamond-based quantum technology

Two research breakthroughs are poised to accelerate the development of synthetic diamond-based quantum technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RrOqlV

Sperm help 'persuade' the female to accept pregnancy

Sperm are generally viewed as having just one action in reproduction -- to fertilize the female's egg - but studies are overturning that view. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eQZLVD

High-intensity intermittent training improves spatial memory in rats

Despite lower exercise volume, HIIT was as effective as endurance running for improving exercise capacity and spatial memory. Researchers found that activity-specific physiological adaptations in the muscles and increased signaling and neurogenesis in the hippocampus underlie these improvements. Findings also suggested that benefits can potentially be optimized by tailoring exercise time and intensity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3yl0iXK

Cypriot grapes perform well in heat and on taste

Researchers have found several grape varieties native to Cyprus, which tolerate drought conditions better than some international varieties popular in Australia, contain chemical compounds responsible for flavors preferred by consumers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3v01H3G

Researchers report first instance of COVID-19 triggering recurrent blood clots in arms

Researchers are reporting the first instance of COVID-19 triggering a rare recurrence of potentially serious blood clots in people's arms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bBKYvU

Should encryption be curbed to combat child abuse?

Cyber-security experts, tech firms and lawyers weigh in on the end-to-end encryption debate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3454QDP

Gaza-Israel conflict: Israel defends strategy as death toll mounts

A ferocious bombardment aims to hobble Hamas's capabilities, but civilians are also in harm's way. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hA9VMa

Covid in India: Tracing a family’s fight to save a father

Covid has overrun India's hospitals, leaving many fighting to find treatment for sick relatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ftQr9e

Job Maseko: The South African WW2 hero who didn't get a Victoria Cross

Job Maseko blew up a German ship but his bravery was not properly recognised because he was black, campaigners say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SXQBhH

How US police training compares with the rest of the world

Amid calls to improve training in the US, we examine how it compares with other developed countries. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RqG5iv

Two biodiversity refugia identified in the Eastern Bering Sea

Scientists have used species survey and climate data to identify two marine biodiversity refugia in the Eastern Bering Sea - regions where species richness, community stability and climate stability are high. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33RLlhC

New epigenetic regulatory mechanisms involved in multiple myeloma growth

An international team of researchers has analyzed the function of the histone demethylase KDM5A in multiple myeloma, one of the three major hematological cancers, and clarified the mechanism by which it promotes myeloma cell proliferation. They also developed a novel KDM5 inhibitor and showed that it inhibits cancer cell growth in a myeloma mouse model. The researchers expect that new therapies targeting KDM5A will be developed in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RqlA5p

Myanmar election: No evidence fraud in 2020 vote, observers say

Conclusion contradicts claim by the military, which argues February coup was justified by voter fraud. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RXS7js

Rapper J Cole scores on Basketball Africa debut

Coach Alan Major says he is proud of US rapper J Cole as he makes his debut for Rwandan side Patriots in the Basketball Africa League. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33MYBUH

MTV Movie & TV Awards 2021: WandaVision wins big

The Disney+ Marvel hit collected four awards including best show at the in-person Hollywood event. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hvO7Bj

Chile constitution: Sweeping changes possible as independents win

The right-wing government fails to win a third of the seats and will struggle to stop major changes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33TMzJa

Zapping nerves with ultrasound lowers drug-resistant blood pressure

Brief pulses of ultrasound delivered to nerves near the kidney lowered blood pressure in people with drug-resistant hypertension. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oqTeV0

Shortcut for dendritic cells

During an inflammatory response, things need to happen quickly: researchers have recently discovered that certain immune cells that function as security guards can use a shortcut to get from the tissue to lymph nodes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eSxka3

Save our oceans to protect our health: Scientists call for global action plan

An interdisciplinary European collaboration called the Seas Oceans and Public Health In Europe (SOPHIE) Project has outlined the initial steps that a wide range of organizations could take to work together to protect the largest connected ecoInsystem on Earth. They call for the current UN Ocean Decade to act as a meaningful catalyst for global change, reminding us that ocean health is intricately linked to human health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tTVe9p

The incredible return of Griffon Vulture to Bulgaria's Eastern Balkan Mountains

Considered extinct from the Eastern Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria in the 1970s, the Griffon Vulture has claimed the area back with 23-25 breeding pairs, distributed in five different colonies and two more frequently used roosting sites. This astonishing success was achieved through an ambitious long-term restoration program and the release of 153 vultures between 2010-2020. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w3C0Q2

Israeli air strikes bombard Gaza Strip

Israeli aircraft carried out dozens more air strikes on Gaza as fighting enters its second week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hxmDuY

Train derails and explodes into flames

The freight train was carrying highly flammable fertiliser and nearby residents have been evacuated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ePYRc3

Belgian ambassador's wife claims diplomatic immunity over Seoul slap

The wife of Belgium's ambassador to South Korea is seen slapping a shop worker in CCTV footage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33P2vfT

Australia crocodile: Skull identified as part of new extinct species

An eight-million-year-old skull found in 2009 is now believed part of an undiscovered reptile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bxruJ0

Thailand: Record number of Covid cases as prison clusters grow

The country last week admitted there were growing virus clusters in two jails outside Bangkok. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3omsKUi

Long working hours killing 745,000 people a year, study finds

The World Health Organization says the trend may worsen due to the coronavirus pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hBJ2aR

Cyclone Tauktae: Covid-battered India braces for storm

Cyclone Tauktae is believed to be the strongest storm to hit the western state of Gujarat since 1988. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uTjdqd

Women's Champions League final: Chelsea 0-4 Barcelona

Chelsea concede four goals in the first 36 minutes as Barcelona blow them away to win the Women's Champions League final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tNaTqN

US general reflects on Afghanistan departure

General Scott Miller tells the BBC support to Afghan forces will continue ahead of the Nato pull-out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2S0aq7m

AT&T nearing $150bn Discovery streaming merger: Reports

A deal could see Harry Potter-maker Warner Bros. and Discovery's lifestyle channels under the same owner. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RT5Zvb

IPL: Australian cricketers caught by India ban fly home

It comes as the government faces fresh criticism for failing to support Australians stranded in India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tN2RhP

Israel Gaza conflict: Gazan officials say Sunday was 'deadliest day'

Gazan officials say 42 were killed, as the UN head calls for an end to "utterly appalling" violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huigAY

India's Covid crisis hits Covax vaccine-sharing scheme

The largest single supplier to the international Covax scheme has made no shipments since March. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eRHcAD

Improving safety and quality of Heparin

A new method to analyse the blood thinning drug Heparin has been developed that can pinpoint contaminants more accurately and quickly, providing greater quality control and safety. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33L50A3

Covid: Taiwan orders toughest curbs amid infections spike

Cinemas and entertainment venues are shutting down, and limits on public gatherings are tightened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7JIIS

John Kerry: US climate envoy criticised for optimism on clean tech

John Kerry told the BBC technologies that don't yet exist will play a huge role in stabilising the climate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SLjwW0

Myanmar military take rebel town of Mindat, Chinland

Anti-military activists in the town armed themselves following protests against the February coup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uSp6nO

John Kerry: 50% carbon emission cuts to come from technology 'we don't yet have'

The US climate envoy says half of reductions to reach net zero will come from technology "we don't yet have". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLeUfu

Driving Japan's first bullet trains

The world's fastest ever train was launched in Japan in 1964. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3foWdc6

ICYMI: DJ set in the clouds and Harry Potter in NYC

Here's some news from this week that you might have missed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RSD1LY

New technology enables rapid sequencing of entire genomes of plant pathogens

Next-generation sequencing technology has made it easier than ever for quick diagnosis of plant diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fkGjj7

Researchers develop 3D-printed jelly

3D-printable gels with improved and highly controlled properties can be created by merging micro- and nano-sized networks of the same materials harnessed from seaweed. The findings could have applications in biomedical materials - think of biological scaffolds for growing cells - and soft robotics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hvrltk

Force-sensing PIEZO proteins are at work in plants, too

A family of proteins that sense mechanical force--and enable our sense of touch and many other important bodily functions--also are essential for proper root growth in some plants, according to a study led by scientists at Scripps Research and Howard Hughes Medical Institute. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2SVAQI3

No alternative to vaccine passports, says Dubai airport boss

Dubai is the world's busiest airport and its boss says vaccine passports will get us flying again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33Ni8o4

The mid-air walkways saving endangered animals

Conservationists have built an ingenious system to help the endangered Javan slow loris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3yddHB4

Torlonia marbles: 'The priceless statues I saw covered in dust and dirt'

For years a priceless sculpture collection lay hidden behind a door on the staircase leading to David Willey's flat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QpPOVU

Israel-Gaza: What the law says about the fighting

Are Hamas and Israel acting within international law? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tLwLml

Covid economy: What economists got right (and wrong)

A year ago, the US economy tanked. Will it return to normal once the pandemic is over? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tL7R6B

Africa's lost languages: How English can fuel an identity crisis

The far-reaching repercussions of African students forgetting their mother tongues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3olZyNa

Israel-Palestinian conflict: False and misleading claims fact-checked

We examine false and misleading claims from both sides that have been shared widely on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RlcaZ2

How do you convince people to have babies?

As China and the US look set to shrink in population, what can they do to encourage people to procreate? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2SS1CRE

India Covid-19: The 'tuk-tuk ambulance' helping patients

A tuk-tuk driver in India's capital, Delhi, is running a free ambulance service for Covid patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oiQOYp

Fibre-optics used to take the temperature of Greenland Ice Sheet

Scientists have used fibre-optic sensing to obtain the most detailed measurements of ice properties ever taken on the Greenland Ice Sheet. Their findings will be used to make more accurate models of the future movement of the world's second-largest ice sheet, as the effects of climate change continue to accelerate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ohSx06

People at high genetic risk for colorectal cancer benefit more from lifestyle changes

People with a high polygenic risk score for colorectal cancer could benefit more at preventing the disease by leading healthy lifestyles than those at lower genetic risk, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ojV89K

Path of light in photosynthesis traced

Three billion years ago, light first zipped through chlorophyll within tiny reaction centers, the first step plants and photosynthetic bacteria take to convert light into food. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RUqnfA

Epigenetic changes drive the fate of a B cell

B cells are the immune cells responsible for creating antibodies, and most produce antibodies in response to a pathogen or a vaccine. A small subset of B cells instead spontaneously make antibodies that perform vital housekeeping functions. Understanding how epigenetics spur these differences in such similar cells is an important fundamental question in immunology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eMtXRU

Climate change threatens one-third of global food production

New research assesses just how global food production will be affected if greenhouse gas emissions are left uncut. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uWyNSk

Which animals will survive climate change?

Climate change is exacerbating problems like habitat loss and temperatures swings that have already pushed many animal species to the brink. But can scientists predict which animals will be able to adapt and survive? Using genome sequencing, researchers show that some fish, like the threespine stickleback, can adapt very rapidly to extreme seasonal changes. Their findings could help scientists forecast the evolutionary future of these populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uSjQAD

Where on Earth is all the water?

High-temperature and high-pressure experiments involving a diamond anvil and chemicals to simulate the core of the young Earth demonstrate for the first time that hydrogen can bond strongly with iron in extreme conditions. This explains the presence of significant amounts of hydrogen in the Earth's core that arrived as water from bombardments billions of years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2RXwoYE

Few realistic scenarios left to limit global warming to 1.5°C

Of the over 400 climate scenarios assessed in the 1.5°C report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), only around 50 scenarios avoid significantly overshooting 1.5°C. Of those only around 20 make realistic assumptions on mitigation options, for instance the rate and scale of carbon removal from the atmosphere or extent of tree planting, a new study shows. All 20 scenarios need to pull at least one mitigation lever at 'challenging' rather than 'reasonable' levels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wb4Fmq

Solar wind from the center of the Earth

High-precision noble gas analyses indicate that solar wind particles from our primordial Sun were encased in the Earth's core over 4.5 billion years ago. Researchers have concluded that the particles made their way into the overlying rock mantle over millions of years. The scientists found solar noble gases in an iron meteorite they studied. Because of their chemical composition, such meteorites are often used as natural models for the Earth's metallic core. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y7cgUC

Charting the expansion history of the universe with supernovae

An international research team analyzed a database of more than 1000 supernova explosions and found that models for the expansion of the Universe best match the data when a new time dependent variation is introduced. If proven correct with future, higher-quality data from the Subaru Telescope and other observatories, these results could indicate still unknown physics working on the cosmic scale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tNK3is

How Israel's Iron Dome missile shield works

The Israeli military says the Iron Dome is intercepting about 90% of the rockets fired from Gaza. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eQpttz

Hong Kong's Ray Cordeiro, 'world's most durable DJ', retires at 96

"Well that's it," says Ray Cordeiro in his final radio show, after more than 70 years in broadcasting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oirXnv

Gaza tower containing media offices collapses after Israeli strike

A warning was given before the tower block, which housed news outlets, was destroyed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huB1nU

Cranes: Flying giant returning to Ireland after 300 years

A pair of cranes are nesting on a rewetted peat bog in the Republic of Ireland's midlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QlNFdR

DR Congo Eid violence: Court hands down death sentences

Rival Muslim groups clashed over who should lead end-of-Ramadan celebrations, killing one policeman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33MTRyG

Eurovision 2021: Tusse - from child refugee to Swedish pop star

"It's a huge honour for me... It's like the biggest thank you I can give," says Sweden's act Tusse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33HSIbu

Covid: First Australian repatriation flight from India lands in Darwin

Many of the intended passengers on the repatriation flight were barred after positive Covid tests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3okPcx3

China Zhurong rover: Spacecraft successfully lands on Mars

An animation shows how the six-wheeled Zhurong rover touched down on the Red Planet. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eOaTCH

Israel Gaza violence: US envoy arrives for de-escalation talks

Appeals to Israeli and Palestinian leaders for calm have so far failed to produce a ceasefire agreement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fiIuDJ

Biden revokes Trump order to punish statue vandals

Also scrapped is a Trump plan for a sculpture garden to US heroes, such as Whitney Houston. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oi3cYA

Israeli-Palestinian conflict gives Biden foreign policy headache

The US president and his aides wish to avoid being drawn into this graveyard of US-led peace initiatives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w736Wl

China lands its Zhurong rover on Mars

The six-wheeled robot has made the hazardous descent to the surface of the Red Planet, China announces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3huLcc2

White House vows probe into migrant children kept on buses

In at least one case a child was kept on a coach for four days, waiting to join his family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eNUw97

Tokyo Olympics: Why doesn't Japan cancel the Games?

Current polls in Japan show nearly 70% of the population do not want the Olympics to go ahead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ybAehr

TikTok: How Israeli-Palestinian conflict plays out on social media

As fighting escalates, the social network has become a platform for airing grievances. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w7ADQl

Lourdes: Pilgrims flock to French sanctuary online in their millions

With travel limited, millions are joining e-pilgrimages to a cave famed for its miraculous healings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QiRG2v

Chile indigenous: Time to make our voices heard

Members of indigenous groups in Chile will be represented in the constitutional convention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uKDPB4

Paris seeks to ban through traffic in city centre by 2022

The council wants to create a low-traffic zone to reduce pollution and congestion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3odisWN

Israel-Gaza: Conflict stalls Arab-Israeli rapprochement

The violent flare-up comes months after some Arab nations normalised relations with Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIaLED

'We cannot sleep': Mothers caught in the Israel-Gaza conflict

Mothers in Israel and Gaza tell the BBC they are terrified for their families as fighting escalates. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33GKtwn

How India's vaccine drive went horribly wrong

A botched-up plan for procuring jabs has dried up stocks and sent prices soaring on the private market. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eIugNm

Jeff Bezos and the secretive world of superyachts

The world's richest man will reportedly set sail next month on one of the largest superyachts ever built. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3hqNFEy

'I have no food': What it's like to live inside Cambodia's Covid red zone

An estimated 120,000 people live in red zones in Phnom Penh, where they say food and help, is scarce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bpPrlp

Colombia protesters: 'We're not scared anymore'

Protests in Colombia are in their third week with demonstrators saying they plan to carry on. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ho59Bi

Jab-free dengue immunity could be just a click away

A dengue virus vaccine candidate has passed an important milestone, with promising results in animal model testing providing hope to the 390 million people infected every year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tLC0CK

Domino-like crystallization of glass

Researchers have revealed the thermodynamics and kinetics that facilitate crystal growth in deeply supercooled liquids and glasses. Their insights will help people exploit this atypical crystal growth behavior to enhance glass stability and crystal quality for applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ycn57M

New snailfish genome reveals how they adapted to the pressures of deep-sea life

A new whole genome sequence for the Yap hadal snailfish provides insights into how the unusual fish survives in some of the deepest parts of the ocean. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vYh1Oq

Two regions in the canine genome explain one third of the risk of rare blood cancer

Mutations in two genetic regions in dogs explain over one third of the risk of developing an aggressive form of hematological cancer, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3f9LJgE

A sibling-guided strategy to capture the 3D shape of the human face

A new strategy for capturing the 3D shape of the human face draws on data from sibling pairs and leads to identification of novel links between facial shape traits and specific locations within the human genome. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3brKhoX

Making AI algorithms show their work

Artificial intelligence (AI) learning machines can be trained to solve problems and puzzles on their own instead of using rules that we made for them. But often, researchers do not know what rules the machines make for themselves. A new method quizzes a machine-learning program to figure out what rules it learned on its own and if they are the right ones. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uLuclR

Evolutionary biologists discover mechanism that enables lizards to breathe underwater

A team of evolutionary biologists has shown that Anolis lizards, or anoles, are able to breathe underwater with the aid of a bubble clinging to their snouts. Some anoles are stream specialists, and these semi-aquatic species frequently dive underwater to avoid predators, where they can remain submerged for as long as 18 minutes. The researchers termed the process 'rebreathing' after the scuba-diving technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33EHvbx

High genomic diversity is good news for California condor

The wild California condor population dropped to 22 before rescue and captive breeding allowed reintroduction into the wild. A new assembly of the complete genome of the bird reveals some inbreeding as a result, but overall high genomic diversity attesting to large populations of condors in the past, likely in the tens of thousands. Comparison to Andean condor and turkey vulture genomes reveals declines in their populations also, and lower genomic diversity than California condor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oeQQ3g

Ticking upward: Researcher studies rise of tick-borne diseases in Midwest

When a researcher heard from a former colleague at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that a 7-year-old girl had died from Rocky Mountain spotted fever as the result of a tick bite, he thought of his own daughter, also 7 years old at the time, and the potentially fatal danger posed to vulnerable populations by tick-borne diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33LsrJa

Researchers 3D print complex micro-optics with improved imaging performance

Researchers detail how they used a type of 3D printing known as two-photon lithography to create lenses that combine refractive and diffractive surfaces. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3hnJbye

Measuring brain blood flow and activity with light

A new, noninvasive method for measuring brain blood flow with light has been developed by biomedical engineers and neurologists and used to detect brain activation. The new method, functional interferometric diffusing wave spectroscopy, or fiDWS, promises to be cheaper than existing technology and could be used for assessing brain injuries, or in neuroscience research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33GxHOn

New research may explain shortages in STEM careers

A new study revealed that more college students change majors within the STEM pipeline than leave the career path of science, technology, engineering and mathematics altogether. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2R9019H

Scientists decode the 'language' of immune cells

Scientists have identified 'words' immune cells use to call up immune defense genes -- an important step toward understanding their language. The scientists also discovered that in an autoimmune disease, Sjögren's syndrome, two of these words are used incorrectly, activating the wrong genes and triggering the disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y9nOqv

A delicate balance: Learning new ways that gut microbes educate the immune system

An immune system that mistakes our good gut bacteria for an enemy can cause a dangerous type of inflammation in the intestines called colitis. An immune system that looks the other way while gut microbes spill past their assigned borders is equally dangerous. Understanding how the immune system learns to make a brokered peace with its microbial residents, called the microbiota, is therefore an important area of research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tRkCg0

How the body builds a healthy relationship with 'good' gut bacteria

Research reveals insights into how the body maintains balance with 'good' gut bacteria that allows these microbes to flourish in the intestine but keeps them out of tissues and organs where they're not supposed to be. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w5loY0

Breakthrough could lead to early detection of pregnancy complications

Researchers have found a way to study uterine fluid in the lab, thereby avoiding invasive procedures during pregnancy, while at the same time developing a potential model for using precision medicine to improve pregnancy outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33I63Re

Eid 2021: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Millions of worshippers are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest events in the Muslim calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RL7mvU

Pierre-Charles Boudot: Top French jockey under investigation for rape

Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe winner Pierre-Charles Boudot has denied assaulting a woman in February. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y3mOUZ

Israel-Gaza: Deaths mount as Israel-Gaza violence worsens

Civilians tell of their terror as rocket fire and airstrikes rain down in Gaza and Israel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Qkglny

Elisabetta Belloni: Italy appoints first female spy chief

"Woman of courage" Elisabetta Belloni is appointed head of Italy's secret services. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bpSSbJ

Chrissy Teigen sorry for bullying Courtney Stodden on Twitter

TV personality Courtney Stodden accepts her apology but questions its sincerity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vWuGWe

Champions League final moved to Porto and 12,000 Chelsea and Manchester City fans can attend

The Champions League final between Chelsea and Manchester City on 29 May is switched to Portugal from Turkey. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fiGFXo

Israel: Jewish and Arab mobs spread violence

A Jewish mob assaults a man live on TV while Israeli Arabs attack a Jewish driver in Acre. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bke5DN

Ellen DeGeneres reveals why she is ending her talk show

She tells viewers "my instinct told me it's time", but doesn't directly address the recent scandal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uIq3yQ

Chinese county bans birthday parties in bid to be frugal

The rules only apply to all communist party members, civil servants and village organisation leaders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2RPVloQ

Sydney casinos to ban cash after money laundering scandal

It comes after an inquiry found evidence of criminal activity and money laundering at Australian casinos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f8IvKw

Tesla will no longer accept bitcoin over climate concerns, says Musk

The initial decision made by Tesla in March to accept bitcoin caused an outcry from environmentalists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ftP0YH

Covid vaccine: Ohio lottery offers residents shot at $1m

The US state's governor tries to boost flagging demand for jabs with government-funded cash prizes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w3BZvu

Engineered bacteria show promise for sustainable biofuel industry

Acetone, a volatile solvent used for everything from removing nail polish and cleaning textiles to manufacturing plastics, could get a sustainability boost from a new strain of engineered bacteria. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIbLOP

Untangling the brain: new research offers hope for Alzheimer's disease

In a new study, researchers investigate tangles in the brain -- pathologies not only characteristic of Alzheimer's but other neurodegenerative conditions as well. The research homes in on a particular protein known as Rbbp7, whose dysregulation appears linked to the eventual formation of tau protein tangles and the rampant cell death associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bpM2Dg

Certain gut microbiota profile can predict mortality

Researchers discovered that a large amount of enterobacteria in the gut microbiota is related to long-term mortality risk in adult population. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33H0W3w

How smartphones can help detect ecological change

Mobile apps like Flora Incognita that allow automated identification of wild plants cannot only identify plant species, but also uncover large-scale ecological patterns. This opens up new perspectives for rapid detection of biodiversity changes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3tH5Msh

10 years after obesity surgery: How did life turn out?

In a new study, patients were interviewed about their experiences ten years after undergoing obesity surgery. The results show that the effect on eating and weight regulation persisted, whereas other problems, such as feelings of guilt about still not being healthy enough, remained. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eIUiAo

Scaling down Ionic Transistors to the ultimate limit

Researchers have developed an atomic-scale ion transistor based on electrically gated graphene channels of around 3 angstrom width which demonstrated highly selective ion transport. They also found that ions move a hundred times faster in such a tiny channel than they do in bulk water. This breakthrough leads to highly switchable ultrafast ion transport that can find important applications in electrochemical and biomedical applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33EWen2

Efficiently smuggling drugs into cells

A new method called Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells. In this way, researchers can test new therapies more easily than before. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3y7RQeb

Low levels of a simple sugar -- A new biomarker for severe MS?

Researchers have discovered a sugar molecule whose levels are reduced in the blood of patients with particularly severe multiple sclerosis. Their discovery could pave the way for a new therapeutic approach. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIKnQx

Smaller chips open door to new RFID applications

Researchers have made what is believed to be the smallest state-of-the-art RFID chip, which should drive down the cost of RFID tags. In addition, the chip's design makes it possible to embed RFID tags into high value chips, such as computer chips, boosting supply chain security for high-end technologies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3uIrpKb

An enzyme system for the hydrogen industry

An enzyme could make a dream come true for the energy industry: It can efficiently produce hydrogen using electricity and can also generate electricity from hydrogen. The enzyme is protected by embedding it in a polymer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Qctxuu

Organic meat less likely to be contaminated with multidrug-resistant bacteria

Meat that is certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture is less likely to be contaminated with bacteria that can sicken people, including dangerous, multidrug-resistant organisms, compared to conventionally produced meat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2QeERGD

Hong Kong: Top cop caught in unlicensed massage parlour raid

The officer involved is allegedly the director of Hong Kong's National Security Department. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33zUVpc

Israel declares emergency in Lod as unrest spreads

Riots sweep Lod as unrest grows after days of fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3eDMxeQ

Liz Cheney faces vote to remove her from Republican leadership

In an impassioned speech on the eve of the vote, Ms Cheney trained her fire again on "liar" Mr Trump. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3uGqCJD

Biodiversity: Throwing money at schemes ineffective - charity

Many internationally funded conservation schemes are underfunded and ineffective, researchers conclude. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y7EXRh

Engineering study shows renewable energy will enhance power grid's resilience

A new study shows that integrating renewable energy into the American Electric Power System (AEPS) would enhance the grid's resilience, meaning a highly resilient and decarbonized energy system is possible. The researchers' analysis is based upon the incremental incorporation of architectural changes that would be required to integrate renewable energy into AEPS. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eFVCDU

Lighting up biology from within

A biochemical reaction between an enzyme called luciferase and oxygen causes fireflies to glow and is considered one of the most well-known examples of bioluminescence in nature. Now, an international team of researchers are working to harness the power of bioluminescence in a low-cost, noninvasive portable medical imaging device that could one day be applied to many uses in biomedical research, translational medicine and clinical diagnoses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bjBUvH

Lichens slow to return after wildfire

Lichen communities may take decades -- and in some cases up to a century -- to fully return to chaparral ecosystems after wildfire. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bgNN5l

Electromagnetic levitation whips nanomaterials into shape

To deliver reliable mechanical and electric properties, nanomaterials must have consistent, predictable shapes and surfaces, as well as scalable production techniques. Engineers are solving this problem by vaporizing metals within a magnetic field to direct the reassembly of metal atoms into predictable shapes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o9FaPh