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One dead in Czech cable car crash

The incident at a popular tourist site happened when one cabin came loose from its cable and fell. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZJy1O1

Vienna Open: Alexander Zverev beats Frances Tiafoe for title

Alexander Zverev continues his dominant form since the summer, beating Frances Tiafoe in the Vienna Open final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bqrfin

Climate change: Extreme weather events are 'the new norm'

Scientists from the WMO say global warming is leading the world into "uncharted territory". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ez8PbE

UK and France blame each other over fishing row stalemate

Johnson says Macron should "de-escalate the rhetoric" and Macron says the "ball is in Britain's court". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mszGjC

Biden at G20: Russia and China 'didn't show up' on climate

US President Joe Biden addresses disappointment by some about what was agreed at the G20 ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jT8Yix

Tokyo knife and arson attack: The moment train passengers flee

Video shows people trying to escape as smoke and flames fill a carriage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GwbqF8

COVID vaccines five times more effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone, study finds

COVID vaccines are five times more effective at preventing COVID-related hospitalization than prior infection alone, according to new research. The study was conducted by CDC's VISION Network which gathered data from more than 201,000 hospitalizations in nine different states. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wf3Nyp

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pO2dlM

Several injured in Tokyo knife and arson attack on train

Police have arrested a man in his 20s at the scene of the incident along a major Tokyo train line. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZIQdax

Black History Month: Five sportspeople whose hair is their magic

Patsy Goodwin looks at five athletes who have made their hair their superpower and inspired a generation of young black people to do the same. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vYnGJP

Stars of music enter the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Carole King, Jay-Z and Foo Fighters and others were inducted at a star studded Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pX3yXo

Towards straintronics: Guiding excitons in 2D materials

Physicists have made an advancement in the study of excitons -- electrically neutral quasiparticles that exist in insulators, semi-conductors and some liquids. The researchers are announcing the creation of an 'excitonic' wire, or one-dimensional channel for excitons. This in turn could result in innovative devices that could one day replace certain tasks that are now performed by standard transistor technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BzWL8a

Is it worth trying to sway the most staunch climate deniers?

A researcher surveyed 645 Americans about their beliefs on climate change -- whether or not those beliefs are informed by fact or fiction -- to assess their communication behaviors about climate change. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mv5GDL

New study shows environmental and social factors contribute to higher rates of pneumonia in children

A new study demonstrates that children who are exposed to a certain type of environmental air pollution are more likely to contract community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and to be hospitalized for longer periods of time. Social factors, including race and socioeconomic status, were also found to be associated with living in high-risk areas for CAP. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3w1deRD

Japan election: Ruling LDP set for reduced majority - polls

Polls predict new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's party will have a reduced majority in the lower house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jUA5d0

Dopamine’s many roles, explained

Studying fruit flies, researchers ask how a single brain chemical can orchestrate diverse functions such as learning, motivation and movement. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Czdwl8

How foodborne diseases protect the gut's nervous system

Prior infections appear to shield enteric neurons, preventing these key components of the body's 'second brain' from dying off when future pathogens strike. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Y10ZrM

Yemen: Nine killed in Aden airport car bomb

The attack near Aden's airport is the deadliest to strike the temporary capital since last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vZnmKS

Man dies during bull-running event in Spanish city of Onda

Authorities said the man suffered a head wound and had an artery punctured in his thigh by the bull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nLN55z

ICYMI: A baby rhino and million dollar trainers

A roundup of stories you might have missed this week, including a hoverbike and million dollar trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bprKZV

Greta Thunberg: It's never too late to do as much as we can

Activist Greta Thunberg is still hopeful the world can achieve "massive changes" to combat climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jNM103

G20 in final push to reach deal on climate at Rome summit

The leaders of the world's richest economies are looking for an agreement ahead of COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Y1D2AB

'Father of tiramisu' Ado Campeol dies aged 93

Campeol owned a restaurant in Italy where the dessert was invented by his wife and a pastry chef. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BwRMoW

Engineers develop better method for cleaning up orbiting space junk

Mechanical engineers have discovered a method of manipulating orbiting space debris with the use of spinning magnets, allowing agencies more dexterous movement in clearing out space junk or repairing satellites. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jQ4sRE

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters'

Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brK6cW

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nIMsd7

Can COP26 really save the planet?

Past COPs our science editor went to didn't stop climate change - will this one be any different? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cx2w86

Climate change: What's it like living in a place where it's 50C?

The BBC has spoken to people around the world about how extreme heat is changing their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CqHtE5

COP26: What effect does methane have on climate change? And more questions

BBC science correspondent Matt McGrath answers your questions about Glasgow's COP26 climate summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FWIO7J

COP26: How Glasgow is hosting world leaders

About 120 world leaders from US President Joe Biden to the prime minister of Andorra will be in Glasgow for COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpWRRy

A lifetime with the Yanomami people of the Amazon

The photographer who spent 50 years fighting to protect indigenous people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCj2ou

How the Taliban takeover changed my life

From office workers to students, Afghans share how their lives have changed since August. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoWzIU

Alec Baldwin makes first public comments on 'one in a trillion' shooting

In his first public comments, the actor says the cinematographer he accidentally shot was his friend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jRsFHv

Israeli woman jailed three times for refusing to join the army

Most Jewish Israelis do military service. But a small number, like Shahar, take an ideological stance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w0jdGi

The women reviving a vanishing legacy of Sufi music in Kashmir

This six-piece band has overcome a lot of opposition to be able to play Islamic devotional music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BsYMTF

Igor Kirillov: TV man known as the face of the USSR dies at 89

Soviet TV's chief newsreader anchored major events in the country that collapsed in 1991. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Esa9x9

'I feel free': LGBT Afghan refugees arrive in UK

The BBC speaks to one of 29 LGBT refugees who fled the Taliban, fearing for their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EBePkt

Japan undersea volcano: Artist tries to swim in floating pumice stone

An eruption from an undersea volcano has coated the coastal waters off a Japanese island in pumice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3msC0XO

Sudan coup: Thousands take to streets in new protests

Demonstrators across the country are demanding an immediate return to a civilian-led government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZBLPKA

La Palma volcano survivors shaken but determined to rebuild

A vast lava flow reshapes a Canary Islands landscape, but does not crush the locals' hopes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CtsLfu

Indian PM Narendra Modi invites Pope for visit

The invitation is a significant turnaround, after negotiations for a papal visit collapsed in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GDnxR1

T20 World Cup: The toxic trolling of India's cricket stars

As online abuse becomes the main form of venting, many worry about the toxicity cricketers face on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31fatB3

G20: Climate and Covid top agenda as world leaders meet

The G20 leaders are holding their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brzyue

Tonga records first coronavirus case since start of pandemic

The island nation was one of the last countries in the world not to have reported any infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3brd10A

Ancient wooden Mayan canoe unearthed almost intact in Mexico

Archaeologists discovered the boat during construction work on a new tourist train network. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gx9egR

The Rolling Stones: Robot dog 'Spot' shares Mick Jagger's moves

A unique robotic version of Start Me Up celebrates 40 years since the release of The Rolling Stones' Tattoo You album. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vXw6B7

Blasting the 'zombie' out of water-saving tech

Scientists suggest that reliance on modern irrigation technologies as a water-use efficiency strategy is a 'zombie idea' -- one that persists no matter how much evidence is thrown against it. Technology adoption as a water-saving method for improving irrigation efficiency is ineffective, and can actually worsen water scarcity, according to researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZyQFYk

Uncovering how injury to the pancreas impacts cancer formation

Pioneering research shows that acinar cells in the pancreas form new cell types to mitigate injury but are then susceptible to cancerous mutations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EsVsdb

New potential drug target for pneumonia

Researchers report that a recently discovered inflammatory mediator, interleukin-26, appears to have an important role in pneumonia and contribute to the killing of bacteria. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mqc9Q6

Drug-like molecule points to novel strategies for cancer therapy

A decade ago, genome sequencing revealed a big surprise: about 50 percent of human cancers are linked to mutations in what are known as epigenetic regulators, which control the activity of genes. Medical researchers have now developed a new drug-like molecule that can counteract the effects of mutated epigenetic regulators, which are known to drive certain types of cancer including lymphoma. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bmj5HE

Mike Ward: Comedian who mocked young disabled singer wins free speech case

The legal row over a comedy routine about a young disabled singer has ended after nearly a decade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZINu0P

La Palma: 'Lava bomb' speeds down Cumbre Vieja volcano

Watch a ball of solidified molten rock rolling down from the Cumbre Vieja volcano. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EsmCAL

Runoff, sediment flux in High Mountain Asia could limit food, energy for millions

Rivers flowing from the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding high Asian mountains which support one-third of the world's population have experienced rapid increases in annual water and sediment runoff since the 1990s, and the volume of sediment washed downstream could more than double by 2050 under the worst-case scenario, a team of scientists has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jNwcGL

Computational discovery of complex alloys could speed the way to green aviation

Experts have identified the way to tune the strength and ductility of a class of materials called high-entropy alloys. The discovery may help power-generation and aviation industry develop more efficient engines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vV0uMm

Non-thermal atmospheric plasma stimulates new bone formation in critical bone defects of animal model

A recent project has revealed new bone formation in critical bone defects of an animal model with an exposure to a pencil-type non-thermal atmospheric-pressure plasma at surgery. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EpOYf6

A novel way to generate visible light

An international research team demonstrates how to generate extremely short pulses of visible light using an industrial-grade laser system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Bpzkyn

Lower antibiotic resistance in intestinal bacteria with forgotten antibiotic

A forgotten antibiotic, temocillin, led to lower selection of resistant bacteria than the standard treatment for febrile urinary tract infection. Thus, temocillin may be useful in treating severe urinary tract infections that give rise to fever, and contribute to a reduced spread of resistant bacteria in hospitals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CrIlbr

Researchers identify core genetic networks driving human embryonic stem cell behavior

Researchers uncovered key networks that simultaneously control pluripotency and readiness for cell death (apoptosis), helping to ensure optimal conditions for embryonic development. The study's findings offer new insights into cancer genetics and a novel approach for regenerative medicine research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EvWEwb

Horse riding confirmed as a viable mobility treatment for cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy (CP) affects around two out of every 1000 children born worldwide. Physical therapy is the foremost way of improving movement, balance, and posture in children with CP. Research has shown that hippotherapy, a form of physical therapy involving horse riding, is effective for treating CP. But how exactly does it help? In a recent study, researchers explore this question and provide insightful answers as well as a baseline for future research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZyP2tE

The goal in mind

Scientists discover the brain's internal goal map enabling animals to navigate precisely to a chosen destination. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nzblYI

Gene signature identifies drivers of treatment resistance in metastatic breast cancer

A multi-institution team of researchers has discovered a genetic signature that can identify drivers of poor outcomes in advanced estrogen-receptor positive (ER+) breast cancer, which could one day lead to personalized treatment for patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZKdloZ

The early bird gets…the truffle? Birds hunt for fungi, too

Scientists used to think that only mammals sought out truffles, but a new study shows that birds also pursue these underground fungi. The researchers collected the feces of two common ground-dwelling bird species in Patagonia and found they contained truffle DNA and viable truffle spores. The spread of truffles is important to the health of forest ecosystems, where truffle species and other mycorrhizal fungi have a symbiotic relationship with trees. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GAF3W0

'Trade-offs' between wellbeing and resilience

There can be 'trade-offs' between increasing human wellbeing and improving the resilience of societies and ecosystems, researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CE9doE

Greta Thunberg: Activist calls on banks to stop funding climate 'destruction'

The Swedish campaigner is in the UK to take part in protests ahead of next week's COP26 conference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZyI88s

Meta: Facebook's new name ridiculed by Hebrew speakers

The social media giant joins a number of companies that have encountered translation blunders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BqKzGI

COP26: Has Boris Johnson got what it takes to get a deal?

The UN climate summit is a huge test of diplomacy for the UK prime minister, with considerable political risks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Br4YeP

Kemerovo fire: Jail terms for bosses over Russian mall disaster

A leisure centre blaze in 2018 killed 60 people, most of them children, in a Siberian city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GB0feg

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALJeu4

ALS and dementia attacked by an RNA-hunting compound that recruits cell's own virus fighter

A potential drug targets RNA that cause C9 ALS and frontotemporal dementia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EmWsiU

Biden announces revamped $1.75 trillion social spending plan

The president said that his party was "on board" as he prepares to roll out a new spending bill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BoTW9V

French and Australian leaders hold first talks after submarine row

French President Macron tells Australian Prime Minister Morrison the relation of trust is now broken. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XSka71

Computer scientists developed method for identifying disease biomarkers with high accuracy

Experts have created a deep neural network that achieves 98 per cent detection of peptide features in a dataset. That means scientists and medical practitioners have a greater chance of discovering possible diseases through tissue sample analysis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jMZXHv

On-water creation of conducting MOF nanosheets

Oil and water do not mix, but what happens where oil and water meet? Or where air meets liquid? Unique reactions occur at these interfaces, which a team of researchers based in Japan used to develop the first successful construction of uniform, electrically conductive nanosheets needed for next-generation sensors and energy production technologies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bk2owQ

Plant from plastics: Bio-based polymers can be transformed into fertilizer

Bioplastics can be chemically recycled into nitrogen-rich fertilizers in a facile and environmentally friendly way, as recently demonstrated. Their findings pave the way towards sustainable circular systems that simultaneously address issues such as plastic pollution, petrochemical resource depletion, and world hunger. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vR8LAU

Giant pandas’ distinctive black and white markings provide effective camouflage, study finds

The high-contrast pattern of giant pandas helps them blend in with their natural environment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BiCBj7

Industry must prepare now for a new world of green electricity

Industry must speed up investment in new technologies that allow manufacture of materials using renewable electricity if net zero emissions targets are to be met, research warns. The study cautions that national strategies for replacing fossil fuels with renewables need an integrated approach to energy use and material production -- or risk industry being unable to use electricity produced from renewable sources. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jKVMw5

Burning and tingling in your feet? You may have small fiber neuropathy

The number of people experiencing numbness, tingling and pain in their feet with no known cause has been increasing over the last two decades, according at a new study. Called small fiber neuropathy, the condition has different symptoms than large fiber neuropathy, which can cause weakness and balance issues. But in many cases people have both types of neuropathy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pM1Sjm

Researchers evaluate whether lactate sensors can contribute to sports physiology

A recent article says that despite a recent history of contradictory -- and incomplete -- evidence, sports physiology is zeroing in on whether lactate sensor technology can improve performance while preventing injury. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CoJtgf

More than ceremonial, ancient Chaco Canyon was home, new study says

New research reveals ancestral puebloans in ancient Chaco Canyon interacted with local ecosystem to thrive for more than a millennium, but unsustainable deforestation practices likely contributed to destabilizing environmental impact prior to their final exodus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BnQD2V

Ali al-Nimr: Saudi child protester who faced death penalty released

Ali al-Nimr, who was arrested when he was 17, was originally sentenced to death by beheading. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZvGpAM

Infections from respiratory viruses follow a predictable seasonal pattern, researchers find

Viral infections peak in January and bottom out in June, with worse seasons every second year -- an ebb and flow that could help the health-care system plan ahead. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZvKpBj

Film-maker who exposed East Timor massacre dies

Max Stahl went from children's TV host to award-winning film-maker and East Timor national hero. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCc021

US issues first gender-neutral 'X' passport

The document has an "X" in the gender box, to show the holder does not identify as male or female. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jIeYu4

Hundreds of sea turtles wash up dead in Mexico

Scientists think the turtles may have become tangled in abandoned fishing nets and drowned. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EnWQh5

Laos makes Southeast Asia's largest ever drug bust

A truck was carrying 55 million amphethamine tablets and over 1.5 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUdNwP

Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot

Rémy Daillet is accused of forming an extremist group to plan attacks against the French state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSMLr

Climate change: Major US oil companies to testify in Congress

A US congressional hearing will examine whether oil companies misled the public about climate change. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3w60tFL

Covid: Moscow shops and restaurants shut in partial lockdown

Russia closes non-essential services and sends workers home amid record Covid deaths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vUcePl

No Squid Game Halloween costumes, New York schools say

The primary schools have warned parents about the Netflix series' "violent messages". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gtg9ra

British fishing trawler detained by French authorities

Two British ships caught up in post-Brexit fishing rights row in French waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Bnbp2s

Metal-halide perovskite semiconductors can compete with silicon counterparts for solar cells, LEDs

Common semiconductor materials for solar cells, such as silicon, must be grown via an expensive process to avoid defects within their crystal structure that affect functionality. But metal-halide perovskite semiconductors are emerging as a cheaper, alternative material class, with excellent and tunable functionality as well as easy processability. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pESMVG

What big teeth you have: Tooth root surface area can determine primate size

Researchers have developed formulas that can calculate the body size of a primate based on the root size of its teeth. The formulas could allow researchers to make use of partial and incomplete fossils in order to learn how ancient primates -- including human ancestors -- interacted with their environment. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZzzPcm

Gardening for wildlife enhances bird diversity beyond your own backyard

Across the United States, bird populations are declining due to decreases in availability of habitat. Recently, a team of scientists explored the value of the biggest chunk of green space found in cities -- residential yards --as wildlife habitat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BoIcEq

Coffee and the effects of climate change

A systematic review highlights the vulnerability of coffee quality to environmental shifts associated with climate change and practices to mitigate the effects. Findings have implications for farmer livelihoods, consumer experiences and choices, and future strategies to support farms and product. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30X19l0

Brain circuitry for both positive and negative 'valence' affected by trauma

Research has revealed that the brain employs distinct circuitries that mediate positive, or rewarding, behaviors and negative, or aversive, ones. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has long been thought to arise from overactivity in the negative valence system, however a new study shows that people with PTSD also displayed a deficit in activation of positive valence processing soon after the trauma, suggesting it plays a role in resilience to PTSD. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mjO2CU

Iran blames foreign country for cyberattack on petrol stations

Tuesday's attack crippled a system that lets motorists buy subsidised petrol, causing long queues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bkRJSc

Fermented soybeans suppress asthma-induced airway inflammation

Researchers have revealed in an animal model that ImmuBalance, a fermented soybean product, is effective in suppressing airway inflammation caused by asthma. Results showed a decreased presence of eosinophils in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid, a decrease in mucus production in the bronchial epithelium, and a suppression of proteins that induce eosinophilic inflammation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BqQE6k

New strategy for detecting non-conformist particles called anyons

By observing how strange particles called anyons dissipate heat, researchers have shown that they can probe the properties of these particles in systems that could be relevant for topological quantum computing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jFFx38

Unprecedented look at the health status of a diverse patient population

Early results from a landmark, three-year observational study called MIPACT, short for Michigan Predictive Activity & Clinical Trajectories, provide insight into the baseline health status of a representative group of thousands of people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30X00tI

Many new college students report pet separation anxiety

A survey of a sample of new first-year college students leaving pets at home and found that 75% experienced some level of pet separation anxiety -- with one in four reporting moderate to severe symptoms. The students who had higher anxiety tended to be those who treated their pets more like people, identifying them as friends, sleeping in the same room and generally spending a lot of time with them. Students who had dogs at home also tended to report more attachment to their pets -- and more separation anxiety -- than those with cats and other types of pets. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CgFYIu

Urban areas across the US are undercounting greenhouse gas emissions

Methane emissions from the distribution and use of natural gas across U.S. cities are 2 to 10 times higher than recent estimates from the Environmental Protect Agency, according to a new study. In Boston, methane emissions from the natural gas system are six times higher than recent estimates by the Massachusetts DEP and have not significantly changed in eight years, despite legislation aimed at repairing leaks in natural gas pipelines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZtY8bn

Managing water resources in a low-to-no-snow future

A new analysis finds that if greenhouse gas emissions continue along the high-emissions scenario, low-to-no-snow winters will become a regular occurrence in the western U.S. in 35 to 60 years. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mirdiI

Dragging your feet? Lack of sleep affects your walk

New research finds periodically catching up on sleep can improve gait control for the chronically sleep-deprived. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mqORtL

Poland told to pay €1m a day in legal row with EU

The ruling is the latest step in an escalating dispute over Poland's legal reforms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vQVdW0

‘Nanozyme’ therapy prevents harmful dental plaque build-up

FDA-approved iron oxide nanoparticles, delivered in a mouth rinse, can suppress the growth of dental plaque and kill bacteria responsible for tooth decay, according to a new study. The nanoparticles act as enzymes to activate hydrogen peroxide in a way that precisely targets harmful microbes and spares normal tissue. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZwQQnm

US begins legal appeal to get Julian Assange extradited

Lawyers for the US say a judge who blocked Julian Assange's extradition was misled by a psychiatrist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoNAZx

Sister of Bataclan victim: 'We don't hate you'

Nick Alexander died at a Paris rock gig during the assault by Islamic State (IS) extremists in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMA7bm

Hong Kong passes new film censorship law

Authorities will have the power to ban films deemed to violate China's national security interests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkjvKJ

Bataclan attack: Reliving loss of my brother, Nick Alexander

Zoe Alexander told the suspects in the 2015 Paris attacks trial that they are war with themselves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm2AHJ

Sunao Tsuboi: Campaigning Hiroshima survivor dies aged 96

Sunao Tsuboi met Barack Obama on his historic visit to the site of the world's first nuclear attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GnqeGh

Spain grants joint custody of dog in rare ruling

A lawyer calls the ruling pioneering as her client could declare herself as a "co-carer". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BpSGDK

Mechanism underlying the emergence of virus variants unraveled

Scientists have probed the molecular origins of recombination in RNA viruses. Hiccups during the copying process of viruses cause recombination to take place: the exchange of segments of viral RNA. While this can lead to the emergence of new virus variants, the mechanism can also be exploited to induce non-viable defective viruses from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BilcHl

Common antidepressant should no longer be used to treat people with dementia

A drug used to treat agitation in people with dementia is no more effective than a placebo, and might even increase mortality, according to a new study. The research has shown that antidepressant mirtazapine offered no improvement in agitation for people with dementia -- and was possibly more likely to be associated with mortality than no intervention at all. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Gonk3V

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau holds major cabinet shuffle

The major shuffle sees changes in portfolios including defence, the environment and foreign affairs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vMqZ6y

Catania: Floods swamp city centre streets as rare storm hits Sicily

At least two people have died amid flooding caused by a rare storm in the city of Catania. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pzrEHE

Quantum battles in attoscience: Following three debates

The field of attoscience has been kickstarted by new advances in laser technology. Research began with studies of three particular processes. First, 'above-threshold ionization' (ATI), describing atoms which are ionized by more than the required number of photons. Second, 'high harmonic generation' (HHG) occurs when a target is illuminated by an intense laser pulse, causing it to emit high-frequency harmonics as a nonlinear response. Finally, 'laser-induced nonsequential double ionization' (NSDI) occurs when the laser field induces correlated dynamics within systems of multiple electrons. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EftaTm

Black hole thermodynamics: A history from Penrose to Hawking

An analysis sheds new light on the motivations and methods of Roger Penrose, and explores their historical influence on the groundbreaking discovery of Hawking radiation. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CilEXg

Catania: Two dead as rare storm floods streets of Sicilian city

The mayor orders people to stay at home as floods engulf the streets of Catania in southern Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nu5TX4

Shape of virus may determine RSV infection outcomes

Using a novel technology, researchers uncovered shape-shifting properties of a common respiratory virus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jEEfFv

Fungal outbreak in marine mammals began on land

A study explores how human-caused changes on land can affect aquatic animals, specifically in the case of the fungal pathogen, Cryptococcus gattii. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3baPwZN

Novel advanced light design and fabrication process could revolutionize sensing technologies

Engineers have developed a novel approach to design and fabricate thin-film infrared light sources with near-arbitrary spectral output driven by heat, along with a machine learning methodology called inverse design that reduced the optimization time for these devices from weeks or months on a multi-core computer to a few minutes on a consumer-grade desktop. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EhZ41r

Sudan army seized power to prevent civil war - coup leader

Gen Burhan also said he had taken the deposed prime minister to his house "for his own safety." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3bdDnmI

Manchester Arena bombing: Exclusive images of extradition of Hashem Abedi

Watch as Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, is sent to Britain to stand trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zp08SD

Nearly 500 ancient ceremonial sites found in southern Mexico

A team of international researchers reported last year that they had uncovered the largest and oldest Maya monument -- Aguada Fénix. That same team has now uncovered nearly 500 smaller ceremonial complexes that are similar in shape and features to Aguada Fénix. The find transforms previous understanding of Mesoamerican civilization origins and the relationship between the Olmec and the Maya people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CjjBC7

Men, women ride the same emotional roller coaster

Contrary to widely held gender stereotypes, women are not more emotional than men, researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EjilQg

Climate change: UN emissions gap report a 'thundering wake-up call'

Current carbon-cutting plans from nations would lead the world to climate catastrophe, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vM3hYi

Joshua Kimmich: German footballer's vaccine hesitancy dismays experts

Joshua Kimmich denied he was an "anti-vaxxer" after expressing unease about long-term side effects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cm4Cre

Brazil senators to vote on damning Covid report

The report says that President Bolsonaro should be accused of crimes over his handling of the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jDwAHy

De Kock refuses to take knee before match

Quinton de Kock makes himself unavailable for South Africa's T20 World Cup match against West Indies after refusing to take the knee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pHZCtt

Neutron star collisions are 'goldmine' of heavy elements, study finds

Most elements lighter than iron are forged in the cores of stars, but scientists have puzzled over what could give rise to gold, platinum, and the rest of the universe's heavy elements. study finds that of two long-suspected sources of heavy metals, one of them -- a merger between two neutron stars -- is more of a goldmine than the other. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BfsQlM

That primate’s got rhythm!

What are the origins of musical rhythm? Are humans the only mammals that have rhythm? Researchers have studied indris, the 'singing primates' from Madagascar to learn more. Indri songs recorded in the wild have rhythmic categories similar to those found in human music. Finding common musical traits across species may shed light on the biology and evolution of rhythm and music. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nxod1h

Crimean gold must return to Ukraine - Dutch court

The legal wrangle has dragged on for seven years, since Russia annexed the peninsula from Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vNeBn1

Sudan coup: Are military takeovers on the rise in Africa?

Despite a series of coups in Africa recently, the longer-term trend for military takeovers is downwards. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tja0rw

Berlin attack: First aider dies 5 years after Christmas market murders

Sascha Hüsges was badly injured when he rushed to help victims of the 2016 Christmas market attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nM8HPB

Traces of an ancient road in a lake

Eight hundred years of settlement history with land reforms, epidemics and repeated wars are preserved in the sediments of Lake Czechowskie in Poland. The key role was played by the so-called Margrave's Road, the 'Via Marchionis', between the Prussian heartland and the Teutonic Order's castle Marienburg (today Malbork in Poland). The road remained significant for centuries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/311tiYk

Turkey dispute with US eases after threat to expel envoys

Ten Western ambassadors had angered the Turkish president by urging a jailed activist's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nujD3Y

Infant planet discovered

One of the youngest planets ever found around a distant infant star has been discovered by an international team of scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30U4YHH

A diet of essential amino acids could keep dementia at bay

Protein intake is known to be vital for maintaining brain function in older individuals. Now, using a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, researchers have shown that the intake of a specific set of amino acids can inhibit the death of brain cells, protect the connections between them, and reduce inflammation, preserving brain function. Their research suggests that this amino acid combination called Amino LP7 can hinder the development of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CfcHxY

Need for larger space telescope inspires lightweight flexible holographic lens

Inspired by a concept for discovering exoplanets with a giant space telescope, a team of researchers is developing holographic lenses that render visible and infrared starlight into either a focused image or a spectrum. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ns7VXF

Historical analysis finds no precedent for the rate of coal and gas power decline needed to limit climate change to 1.5°C

Limiting climate change to the 1.5°C target set by the Paris Climate Agreement will likely require coal and gas power use to decline at rates that are unprecedented for any large country, finds an analysis of decadal episodes of fossil fuel decline in 105 countries between 1960 and 2018. Furthermore, the findings suggest that the most rapid historical cases of fossil fuel decline occurred when oil was replaced by coal, gas, or nuclear power in response to energy security threats of the 1970s and the 1980s. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XJxB9t

Electrical control over designer quantum materials

In the past few years, suitably engineered stacks of two-dimensional materials have emerged as a powerful platform for studying quantum correlations between electronic states. Physicists now demonstrate how key properties of such systems can be conveniently tuned by changing an applied electrical field. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vHbfSz

VR experiment with rats offers new insights about how neurons enable learning

A new study provides deep insights into how the brain's hippocampus works, involving networks of millions of neurons. That knowledge could be an important step toward the development of treatments for neurological disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia and epilepsy, all of which are related to dysfunction in the hippocampus. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3bb5umK

Israeli cabinet backs huge spending plan for Arab minority

Billions of dollars are earmarked for Israel's Arab minority, which has long complained of neglect. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vKGjks

Alec Baldwin film tragedy: What are the rules for guns on movie sets?

The regulations are under scrutiny after the death of a film-maker on the set of an Alec Baldwin film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XI8vro

Discovery of new tiny fish, lizard species

Two tiny new species that inhabited part of what is now the American south some 100 million years ago have been discovered by paleontologists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GkpOjD

Carnivores may adjust schedule to avoid each other, researchers find

Just as humans may leave their home five minutes early to avoid a talkative neighbor or depart work late to avoid a rude coworker, carnivorous mammals may go out of their way to avoid other species. But they're not trying to navigate awkward social interactions; rather, they are negotiating space and resources for survival. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3C8MiBP

Fighting viruses with interchangeable defense genes

Bacteria rapidly modify mobile parts of their genome to develop resistance to viruses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jzRPu5

Chemists develop a fundamentally new mode of adsorption

A research team has made a breakthrough in surface science by introducing a new active mechanism of adsorption. Such adsorption-based phenomena, in which molecules are attracted onto a solid surface, are essential for today's catalysts, energy storage and environmental remediation. The research demonstrates how artificial molecular machines grafted on surfaces can be used to recruit molecules actively onto these surfaces at very high concentrations, thereby storing significant amounts of energy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mbFT3e

Lab-grown ‘mini brains’ hint at potential treatment options for motor neurone disease and frontotemporal dementia

Researchers have developed 'mini brains' that allow them to study a fatal and untreatable neurological disorder causing paralysis and dementia -- and for the first time have been able to grow these for almost a year. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ec9Je7

Haiti fuel shortages threaten patients' lives - Unicef

Hospitals say that without fuel they cannot operate crucial generators and hundreds could die. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3meHaXr

Saudi crown prince suggested killing King Abdullah, ex-official says

Mohammed bin Salman discussed assassinating the late King Abdullah in 2014, Saad al-Jabri says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jv92Vi

Eitan Biran: Crash survivor must be returned to Italy, court rules

The six-year-old survivor of a cable car crash must be returned to his aunt in Italy, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C8lgul

Alec Baldwin was pointing gun at camera in Rust rehearsal, legal papers say

Legal papers shed light on what happened when actor Alec Baldwin fired a gun with tragic results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pB2t7G

‘Forced to sell my baby’ - Afghan families face extreme poverty

The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan could cost millions of lives if aid is not provided, the UN warns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BbFZMz

German IS woman jailed for Yazidi girl's death in Iraq

A Munich court jails a jihadi bride for 10 years for the agonising death of a Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vIHkJN

Amnesty to close Hong Kong offices over National Security Law

The human rights organisation says its staff are under threat from the city's national security law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jztdS2

The bumpy road to India's electric car revolution

New investments and incentives are making electric vehicles more viable. But is India ready for the change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gewf7Y

The Gambia: 'We are crying for justice'

A report into alleged human rights abuses during the rule of former president Jammeh has been delayed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m95lpW

How can Coca-Cola solve its plastic problem?

The drinks company has been named the world's biggest plastic polluter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BfzpEB

Inside the Indonesian cave where oldest animal art was found

The BBC is given rare access to film the 45,500-year-old images found on an Indonesian island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3puCYot

Facebook whistleblower meets safe content campaigner

Molly, 14, died after viewing graphic content on Instagram, which is owned by Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8Ae4b

James Michael Tyler: Friends' actor dies aged 59

The US actor, who played Gunther on the show, had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZrWO9d

James Michael Tyler: 11 of Gunther's funniest Friends moments

A look back at some of the character's highlights following actor James Michael Tyler's death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m7pRHF

Colombian drug lord Otoniel to be extradited to US

US officials had placed a $5m (£3.6m) bounty on the head of Otoniel, Colombia's most wanted drug lord. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3puhTKR

Canada: Evacuations as ship spews toxic gas off coast

The Zim Kingston ship is burning but officials said there is no safety risk to people on land. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jzuHMd

T20 World Cup: Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim famous win

Pakistan hammer India by 10 wickets to claim a famous win over their great rivals at the Men's T20 World Cup in Dubai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C65K25

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband begins new hunger strike in London

Aid worker Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is distraught at the prospect of returning to jail, her husband Richard says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b4hVR5

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa first heard of his death online

Vanessa Bryant said she learned about the death of her husband by seeing "RIP Kobe" notifications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vDg2UW

Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid: David Alaba scores as Real top La Liga

Real Madrid beat Barcelona in a new-look El Clasico to go top of the La Liga table and leave Ronald Koeman's side down in eighth. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jOHDxZ

German far-right group attempt to block migrants

Police have stopped vigilantes armed with batons, pepper spray and a machete at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vCZyvW

Halyna Hutchins: Vigil held in New Mexico for cinematographer

The cinematographer was fatally shot by a prop gun while filming for western movie Rust. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EhbpTP

Your pictures on the theme of minimalism

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

Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko claims stunning knockout in Moscow

Russian MMA icon Fedor Emelianenko knocks out the number two-ranked heavyweight Tim Johnson in Bellator 269 in Moscow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZnsUmu

Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers to reach World Series against Houston Astros

The Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers to reach the 2021 World Series, where they will face the Houston Astros. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maOgfC

Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings

The suspected terrorist bombing comes a week after the UK warned about a possible attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E220iK

Climate change: Why Australia refuses to give up coal

Australia is the only rich nation still wedded to coal, despite urgent calls to stop its use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m0q4MF

COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30A0shl

Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AXANf2

The Gravedigger's Wife: Somali love story wins Africa's top film prize

Somali film The Gravedigger's Wife focuses on the lengths people go to save a loved one. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BaFphS

Picasso masterpieces fetch nearly $110m at Las Vegas auction

The works, which were owned by MGM Resorts, featured in the Picasso Restaurant at the Bellagio Hotel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vEra3P

Controlling light with a material three atoms thick

Thin structures made of black phosphorus can tune the properties of light, with implications for science and technology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Giu6s3

Colombia's most wanted drug lord Otoniel captured

Otoniel, who heads the powerful Gulf Clan gang, was held in a raid in a town near the Panama border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EdB2EG

What's next after the release of Meng Wanzhou?

Ms Meng and the two Canadian Michaels are home - but will the relations with China ever be the same? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nq2GHQ

Fears of new arms race after Chinese missile test

China's firing of a new nuclear-capable missile carried on a glider has raised questions about a US response. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EpBnEL

Iran: The painful choices of being pregnant and unmarried

Abortion or emigration are often considered the only way out by cohabiting couples who conceive. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Cde7sS

Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits

Churches seek to wrestle back control of pulpits from politicians after years of cosy relations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9AP3x

Record-breaking ferris wheel opens in Dubai

The massive wheel was opened in Dubai with a lavish fireworks display to mark the occasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4cYUO

Joel Souza, filmmaker wounded in Alec Baldwin gun incident, 'gutted' at friend's death

Joel Souza, wounded by a gun fired by actor Alec Baldwin, grieves for lost friend Halyna Hutchins. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9uXaL

Stretchy, bendy, flexible LEDs

Engineers have developed a way to print stretchy LEDs on unconventional surfaces using an inkjet printer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GhEmRl

Alex Quiñónez: Ecuador sprinter shot dead

Quiñónez, one of the country's best known athletes, was shot in the city of Guyaquil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Eavr2c

Turkey moves to throw out US and nine other envoys

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declares them "persona non grata" for urging an activist's release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jwQxQu

Agnes Tirop: Mourners pay respects to running star

Many athletes turn out for the funeral of Agnes Tirop, who was found stabbed to death at her home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B6g7Sb

Matteo Salvini: Right-wing Italy politician on trial for blocking migrant boat

The right-wing politician is charged with kidnapping and dereliction of duty, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BcmCTw

Greta Thunberg: 'We need public pressure, not just summits'

The climate activist speaks to the BBC about the COP26 conference, emissions targets and rickrolling. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8r1bV

Saudi Arabia commits to net zero emissions by 2060

The world's biggest oil exporter will cut carbon emissions, but not stop producing fossil fuels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8zJHb

China seeks to lift homework pressures on schoolchildren

A new law urges parents to allow children time for rest and exercise, and restrict time spent online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E88RXN

Will Apple be the last US tech giant left in China?

As Microsoft closes down the main version of LinkedIn, Apple looks more alone in China than ever. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZjDcE9

Texas abortion law to stay in place until Supreme Court decision

The controversial law will be tested next month when the court holds an expedited hearing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Biomed

Kerala floods: Our son was buried by mud - we couldn't save him

The walls of three-year-old Sachu's house collapsed when it was hit by heavy rain and flooding in Kerala. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3neYR8q

Middle East: Deadly Palestinian and Israeli clash

Eight people have been killed and hundreds injured in protests at the occupied West Bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3josnra

Under arrest: Using nanofibers to stop brain tumor cells from spreading

Researchers have used high-density nanofibers that mimic the microenvironment of the brain to capture tumor cells, opening doors to novel therapeutic solutions for aggressive brain cancer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3E6jf2f

South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash

Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu killed five family members and her boyfriend for life insurance, a court rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EaddxU

Pilot study explores neural mechanisms of balance dysfunction after traumatic brain injury

Researchers examine graph-theoretical properties of brain networks in traumatic brain injury and controls and their association with balance impairment and structural damage. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Gfoq1E

Red blood cells play much larger role in immune system through discovery of DNA-binding capability, study finds

Researchers uncover the mechanism of how red blood cells detect and bind DNA, opening the door to a new area of research for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3B0iOVq

Rise of the war machines: Identifying key drivers of the evolution of military technology in pre-industrial societies

A new analysis spanning 10,000 years of history and ten major world regions has identified world population size, major technological advances, and geographical connectivity as key drivers of the evolution of military technology prior to the Industrial Revolution. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3niw4Qf

Alec Baldwin 'shock and sadness' at film set death

Director of photography Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun fired by the actor in New Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZilHUJ

Ohio mocked over wrong Wright brothers number plates

The commemorative plate depicted a banner mistakenly attached to the front end of the historic plane. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zif8Bm

Robert Durst charged with murder of ex-wife who vanished in 1982

The jailed real estate heir is facing a new second-degree murder charge, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nliBXT

EU leaders give Merkel an ovation at final summit

Chancellor Merkel bows out from her role at the EU's helm, praised as Europe's "compass". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3niAk2r

Students sue Texas school district for banning long hair on boys

Students were suspended and barred from school activities for wearing long hair, the suit says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3b2mono

‘Raptor-like’ dinosaur discovered in Australian mine, actually uncovered as a timid vegetarian

Fossil footprints found in an Australian coal mine around 50 years ago have long been thought to be that of a large 'raptor-like' predatory dinosaur, but scientists have in fact discovered they were instead left by a timid long-necked herbivore. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3m4PkBz

Eswatini protests: Nurses refuse to treat police after colleagues shot

The health workers say security forces injured 30 colleagues when they opened fire at a protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B9OVC2

Mozambique: Tuskless elephant evolution linked to Ivory hunting

Scientists say poaching during Mozambique's civil war led to more females being born without tusks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3m4oj0X

France to pay 38m citizens €100 each to ease costs

The one-off payment to lower-income groups is prompted by the spike in fuel and energy prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z9qIys

DR Congo students march into parliament demanding better teacher pay

Students march into parliament in the Democratic Republic of Congo demanding better pay for teachers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3psrMIY

What are prop guns and why are they dangerous?

An incident involving US actor Alec Baldwin puts the spotlight on an item often used on film sets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jrA1kC

Death after Alec Baldwin fires prop gun 'unfathomable'

A director who worked with Halyna Hutchins in 2020 describes the gun safety protocols films tend to use. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C50FHq

Ananya Panday: Anti-drugs agency questions Bollywood actress

It has not specified why Ananya Panday has been questioned for a second day in a row. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jq6WWT

Halyna Hutchins: Rising star of film industry was 'an incredible artist'

Halyna Hutchins, who has died on a film set, had been named an American Cinematographer rising star. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E51e4x

Africa-wide great ape assessment reveals human activity, not habitat availability, is greatest driver of ape abundance

The first-ever Africa-wide assessment of great apes -- gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees -- finds that human factors, including roads, population density and GDP, determine abundance more than ecological factors such as forest cover. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3B3IZdK

Tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics

Tap water produces a natural protective shield against harmful microplastics, which can help prevent household products such as plastic kettles from releasing them. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nk1RjO

Early dinosaurs may have lived in social herds as early as 193 million years ago

Scientists believe they have found the earliest evidence for complex herd behavior in dinosaurs. Researchers say Mussaurus patagonicus may have lived in herds some 193 million years ago -- 40 million years earlier than other records of dinosaur herding. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vM6GXf

Climate change will bring global tension, US intelligence report says

Countries will argue over a response and the poorest will suffer most, US intelligence says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1AeCW

Steve Bannon: House votes for ex-Trump aide to face contempt charge

Only nine Republicans in the chamber voted to hold Mr Bannon in contempt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B3xXVY

Enes Kanter: Boston Celtics star under fire over China comments

Enes Kanter calls China's leader a "brutal dictator", while Beijing accuses him of seeking attention. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C3Hspf

US surgeon explains pig kidney-human transplant test

A US team says it successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig's kidney into a brain-dead human. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z9OQ4B

A new Earth bombardment model

A team has updated its asteroid bombardment model of the Earth with the latest geologic evidence of ancient, large collisions. These models have been used to understand how impacts may have affected oxygen levels in the Earth's atmosphere in the Archean eon, 2.5 to 4 billion years ago. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pnq37w

Robot artist Ai-Da released by Egyptian border guards

Authorities, who held the robot for 10 days, feared that it may have been hiding covert spy tools. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DU8dx8

Amazon sees fresh push to unionise in New York

Warehouse workers in Staten Island hope to organise, in the latest labour push at the firm. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZdAYFK

African grey parrots may have better self-control than macaws

African grey parrots may be better able than macaws to delay gratification -- rejecting an immediate reward in favour of a better one in the future -- according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ptmOeT

Syria says it executed 24 people for starting 2020 wildfires

The government alleges they admitted to igniting fires last year that left three people dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vGiTN2

Big John, largest known triceratops skeleton, sold at auction

The auction house said the skeleton was sold to a private collector for a European record of €6.65m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6Jnff

Controllable nanoscale gas-liquid interface fabricated

When liquid meets gas, a unique zone forms. Variable by nature, molecules can cross from one state to another, combining in unique ways to either desirable or unwanted ends. From heat escaping a mug of coffee to increasing molecular concentrations in chemical solutions, gas-liquid interfaces are ubiquitous across nature and engineering. But a lack of tools capable of precisely controlling such gas-liquid interfaces limit their applications -- until now. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ppJzAC

Poland rule of law dispute overshadows EU summit

Poland fumes at EU "blackmail", as other nations line up to defend the "critical" primacy of EU law. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C7RkOX

Melbourne: Celebrations as city exits sixth lockdown

The Australian city has spent more than 260 days under restrictions since the pandemic began. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E0E6Ee

Some of the world’s oldest rubies linked to early life

While analyzing some of the world's oldest colored gemstones, researchers discovered carbon residue that was once ancient life, encased in a 2.5 billion-year-old ruby. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AXEjGd

Vikings settled in North America in 1021AD, study says

Scientists say they have precisely dated a camp in Newfoundland, Canada, thanks to a new technique. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XyM343

US surgeons test pig kidney transplant in a human

The kidney, from a genetically-altered pig, appeared to function well, say the surgical team. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ3tWY

NFL to end race-based testing in dementia claims

"Race-norming" made it harder for black players to prove brain injuries linked to their careers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jm57dk

Haiti sees nearly 800 kidnappings so far this year, NGO says

Gangs have taken more control amid political instability, abducting people from all walks of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GinXfs

Ruby Rose: Warner Bros hits back at Batwoman claims

The actress claimed in her Instagram story that there were poor working conditions on the show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ncbroZ

Barbados elects first ever president ahead of becoming republic

The Caribbean nation is set to become a republic, removing Queen Elizabeth as its head of state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aVUidx

Brain activation in sleeping toddlers shows memory for words

Very young children learn words at a tremendous rate. Now researchers have seen how specific brain regions activate as two-year-olds remember newly learned words -- while the children were sleeping. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jhsLrh

Small-scale foragers left more than footprints on the landscape

Archaeological sites like the Great Wall of China and the pyramids can be seen with the naked eye from space, but for ancient societies that did not build, their traces on the landscape are more difficult to find. Now researchers have used satellite data to identify areas in coastal southwest Madagascar where indigenous foragers altered their surroundings. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xt6PBU

Cat bacteria treats mouse skin infection, may help you and your pets as well

Researchers identify a strain of bacteria on healthy cats that produces antibiotics against severe skin infections. The findings may soon lead to new bacteriotherapies for humans and their pets, wherein cat bacteria is applied via topical cream or spray. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n6XXL8

How quickly does the climate recover?

It took the climate 20,000 to 50,000 years to stabilize after the rise in global temperatures of five to eight degrees Celsius 56 million years ago. Climate change today is causing temperatures to rise and is also increasing the likelihood of storms, heavy rain, and flooding -- the recent flood disaster in the Ahr valley in Germany is just one such example. What we need to ask ourselves in this connection is how quickly the climate can recover from the warming caused by an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jF7eJF

'Ray guns' let scientists use light instead of DNA to tell plant populations apart

Using a handheld device that looks a little like a ray gun, scientists recorded how plant leaves on different Alaskan mountains reflect light. And, it turns out, different populations of plants of the same species -- for instance, plants living on neighboring mountaintops -- reflect light differently, in ways that echo their genetic variation from each other. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lZ9blJ

Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration

Some viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. Researchers found that certain viral molecules facilitated intercellular spreading of protein aggregates that are hallmarks of brain diseases like Alzheimer's. These findings may provide clues how acute or chronic viral infections could contribute to neurodegeneration. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vvyZsv

Gabby Petito: Items found in search for missing fiancé Brian Laundrie

Items belonging to Gabby Petito's missing fiancé have been found in a Florida park, the FBI says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vz1wxp

Paris Hilton pushes for US youth care abuse reform

The reality star spoke in Washington DC about her alleged abuse in residential care as a teenager. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pn1dVC

Amount of information in visible universe quantified

Researchers have long suspected a connection between information and the physical universe, with various paradoxes and thought experiments used to explore how or why information could be encoded in physical matter. A researcher attempts to shed light on exactly how much of this information is out there and presents a numerical estimate for the amount of encoded information in all the visible matter in the universe -- approximately 6 times 10 to the power of 80 bits of information. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pm8mVS

More than 99.9% of studies agree: Humans caused climate change

More than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans, according to a new survey of 88,125 climate-related studies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G51UbV

All Afghans have the right to a passport - Taliban

But sports personalities, people seeking medical treatment or wanting to study abroad will be prioritised. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aS6lbM

Russian inmate who fled after jail torture leaks

Sergey Savelyev is seeking asylum in France after he leaked videos showing abuse in Russian jails. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phuGAd

Hugo Carvajal: Spain to extradite Venezuela's ex-spy chief to US

Hugo Carvajal faces drugs charges but may also have incriminating evidence against President Maduro. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z6BTb2

Nigerian romance scam suspects targeted 100 women - FBI

Eight Nigerian men are charged in South Africa after an international operation involving Interpol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3plzYKQ

Nikolas Cruz: Parkland gunman pleads guilty to murdering 17

Nikolas Cruz could see life in prison or the death penalty over the 2018 Florida school shooting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nejSzV

Egyptian man arrested after broadcasting face during robbery

The Egyptian man accidentally showed his face after stealing a journalist's phone mid-livestream. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aS4EuO

Shatta Wale: Ghana star arrested over death threat claim

Shatta Wale said he was the victim of a gun attack - he's been accused of spreading false information. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z3fF9Z

Lekki toll gate shootings: Nigeria's 'massacre without blood or bodies'

The BBC investigates what happened on the night 20 October 2020, when the Nigerian army opened fire on peaceful protesters in Lagos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pgNWha

COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BZqskd

Benzema on trial in French sex tape blackmail case

The Real Madrid footballer is accused of complicity in an attempt to blackmail Mathieu Valbuena. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3B0C7h8

Guatemala: Riot police deployed after protesters breach Congress, set cars alight

Riot police were deployed and lawmakers had to be evacuated amid the protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Gegz4K

Aryan Khan: Bollywood actor's son bail plea rejected in drugs case

Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's son, was arrested on 3 October over drug charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G43tH6

Pornhub owner settles with Girls Do Porn victims over videos

A group of 50 women sued MindGeek over a sex-trafficking operation by Girls Do Porn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aRLdCA

Scientists develop new sensor to capture calcium activity in cells

Researchers have developed a novel approach for detecting the activity of calcium within cells. The study demonstrates the effectiveness of a red biosensor that can directly monitor calcium at specific locations within a cell, a discovery that could aid in better understanding of the molecular basis of human diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lYhH4p

New study calls for mitigation, monitoring of common grease-proofing food packaging chemicals

A scientist is calling for a better understanding of the health ramifications of ubiquitous 'grease proofing' chemicals that have been used for decades. A new study based on a symposium involving scientists at public and private institutions strikes an urgent tone on the need for new and better ways to detect and mitigate this class of chemical compounds, collectively known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ebf1Xt

Drug helps sensory neurons regrow in the mouse central nervous system

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved drug acts on support cells in the central nervous system to encourage sensory neurons to regrow after injury. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BS3LON

DNA tangles can help predict evolution of mutations

Researchers have identified evolutionary hotspots in DNA where mutations are more likely. The study authors say these findings will help us in the future to predict the evolution of bacteria and viruses over time, which could aid vaccine design and better understanding of antibiotic resistance. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n61Fod

Ancient driftwood tracks 500 years of Arctic warming and sea ice

A new study reconstructs the path of frozen trees as they made their way across the Arctic Ocean over 500 years, giving scientists a unique look into changes in sea ice and currents over the last half millennium. By dating and tracing pieces of driftwood on beaches in Svalbard, Norway's archipelago in the Arctic Circle, scientists have determined where these fallen trees floated. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aTlZDO

E-cigarettes don't help smokers stay off cigarettes, study suggests

E-cigarette use did not help smokers quit and may make smokers more likely to relapse, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lUWfNo

Agricultural runoff contributes to global warming - New study helps us figure out how and what we can do about it

Nitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas, with 300 times the warming ability of carbon dioxide. Due to fertilizer runoff from farm fields, an increasing load of nitrogen is washing into rivers and streams, where nitrogen-breathing microbes break some of the fertilizer down into N2O, which the river releases into the atmosphere as it tumbles toward the ocean. But, until now, scientists haven't had a clear picture of how the process works, what fraction of the runoff winds up as N2O or what steps might be taken to mitigate N2O emissions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z0suBV

Motorized droplets thanks to feedback effects

Physicists have examined a special system of colloidal particles that they activated using laser light. The researchers discovered that self-propelling droplets, which they have named 'droploids', formed which contain the particles as an internal motor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DSkXEo

New technique paves the way for perfect perovskites

Scientists have developed a new technique that allows researchers to synthesize a perovskite solar material, characterize its crystal structure, and test its response to light at the same time. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lTpOPn

Life’s a beach: Finding trends in marine debris across Australia

Ten years of citizen science data has informed a new study which found plastic dominates the rubbish found on Australian beaches. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lT4wl0

New model points to solution to global blood shortage

A mathematical model of the body's interacting physiological and biochemical processes shows that it may be more effective to replace red blood cell transfusion with transfusion of other fluids that are far less in demand. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jeYJoa

Police warn charges possible for bystanders who failed to report rape

A woman was assaulted by another passenger and some riders may have filmed the incident, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aWspBO

Ecuador crime wave triggers state of emergency

A state of emergency is in place for the next two months, allowing soldiers to patrol the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jhasT7

New fibers can make breath-regulating garments

A new kind of fiber can be made into clothing that senses how much it is being stretched or compressed, and then provides immediate tactile feedback in the form of pressure, lateral stretch, or vibration. Such fabrics could be used in garments that help train singers or athletes to better control their breathing, or that help patients recovering from disease or surgery to recover their breathing patterns. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BYmWX8

Scientists gain new understanding of how brain cells talk - which could help in the treatment of mental health conditions and memory diseases

Experts have discovered that reversing the modification of molecular messages at synapses in the human brain, may contribute to reversible mental health conditions such as anxiety, and memory diseases such as dementia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DYDGOu

Illness-and death-related messages found to be significant motivators for exercise

Fitness apps that emphasize illness- or death-related messaging are more likely to be effective in motivating participation than are social stigma, obesity, or financial cost messaging, according to a recent study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aTVYnE

Pakistan’s amphibians need more research efforts and better protection

In Pakistan, amphibians have long been neglected in wildlife conservation, management decisions and research agendas. To counter this, scientists have now published the first comprehensive study on all known amphibian species in the country. The little we currently know about the occurrence of the chytrid fungus, which has already eradicated many amphibian species globally, is a grim example of how urgent it is to acquire further information. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3peH4Rh

Interferon does not improve outcomes for hospitalized adults with COVID-19, clinical trial finds

A clinical trial has found that treatment with the immunomodulator interferon beta-1a plus the antiviral remdesivir was not superior to treatment with remdesivir alone in hospitalized adults with COVID-19 pneumonia. In addition, in a subgroup of patients who required high-flow oxygen, investigators found that interferon beta-1a was associated with more adverse events and worse outcomes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1lV36

Czech turmoil over removing ailing President Zeman's powers

President Milos Zeman is in intensive care in hospital and it is claimed his signature was forged. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2TkJy

Life at 50C: The Baghdad traffic cop who works in 50C heat

In Baghdad, Sergeant Saa’d has to brave increasingly extreme conditions to keep the city moving. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pcDeZ3

Haiti kidnappers 'demand $17m' for missionaries

The missionaries from the US and Canada were seized as they were returning from an orphanage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXT4N3

Male State: Russia bans group for anti-women and anti-gay posts

Russia bans a group called Male State which hounded women and gay people online. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G1c9xR

Fasting is required to see the full benefit of calorie restriction in mice

Over the last few decades, scientists have discovered that long-term calorie restriction provides a wealth of benefits in animals. Researchers have largely assumed that reduced food intake drove these benefits by reprogramming metabolism. But a new study finds that reduced calorie intake alone is not enough; fasting is essential for mice to derive full benefit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vntiNm

The human immune system is an early riser

Circadian clocks, which regulate most of the physiological processes of living beings over a rhythm of about 24 hours, are one of the most fundamental biological mechanisms. By deciphering the cell migration mechanisms underlying the immune response, scientists have shown that the activation of the immune system is modulated according to the time of day. Indeed, the migration of immune cells from the skin to the lymph nodes oscillates over a 24-hours period. Immune function is highest in the resting phase, just before activity resumes -- in the afternoon for mice, which are nocturnal animals, and early morning for humans. These results suggest that the time of day should possibly be taken into account when administering vaccines or immunotherapies against cancer, in order to increase their effectiveness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XrTMRo

Norway attack: Victims killed with 'sharp object', not arrows

Victims of last week's bow-and-arrow attack were actually killed by a "sharp object", police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aO0QdZ

Malala Yousafzai urges Taliban to allow girls' education

The Nobel Prize laureate says the Taliban must announce girls can go to school in Afghanistan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lSrRDn

Lakes are changing worldwide: Human activities to blame

Worldwide, lake temperatures are rising and seasonal ice cover is shorter and thiner. This effects lake ecosystems, drinking water supply and fishing. International research now shows that these global changes in lake temperature and ice cover are not due to natural climate variability. They can only be explained by massive greenhouse gas emissions since the Industrial Revolution. To demonstrate this, the team has developed multiple computer simulations with models of lakes on a global scale, on which they ran a series of climate models. The researchers found clear similarities between the observed changes in lakes and model simulations of lakes in a climate influenced by greenhouse gas emissions. Besides measuring the historical impact of climate change, the team also analyzed various future climate scenarios. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Z4RlVq

Mammalian motivation circuits: Maybe they’re born with it

Are animals born to seek rewards or avoid punishment? Researchers found that mice have pre-programmed neurons and circuits that process 'positive' and 'negative' stimuli. Their findings may be useful for studying neurological and psychiatric disorders in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XlRyTo

Russia to suspend Nato diplomatic mission amid tension

Nato expelled eight Russian diplomats earlier this month, saying they were intelligence officers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8yEqX

Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley at climate concert

Greta Thunberg sings Rick Astley's "Never Going To Give You Up" to launch series of climate concerts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vmtyfz

Developing a treatment for vision loss through transplant of photoreceptor precursors

A recent study examining the therapeutic potential of photoreceptor precursors, derived from clinically compliant induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC), has demonstrated the safety and therapeutic potential of clinically compliant iPSC-derived photoreceptor precursors as a cell replacement source for future clinical trials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vuNSvh

Scientists discover method to boost energy generation from microalgae

The variety of humble algae that cover the surface of ponds and seas could hold the key to boosting the efficiency of artificial photosynthesis, allowing scientists to produce more energy and lower waste in the process. A study showed how encasing algae protein in liquid droplets can dramatically enhance the algae's light-harvesting and energy-conversion properties by up to three times. This energy is produced as the algae undergoes photosynthesis, which is the process used by plants, algae and certain bacteria to harness energy from sunlight and turn it into chemical energy. When light hits the droplet, light waves travel around the curved edges of the droplet. Light is effectively trapped within the droplet for a longer period of time, giving more opportunity for photosynthesis to take place, hence generating more energy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Xr0cAc

Aging breast tissue could set the stage for invasive breast cancer

A new study examines how the extracellular matrix (ECM) -- an underlying network of molecules and proteins that provide the structure for tissue growth -- can trigger invasive cancer-related genes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3jfJs6u

Artificial chromosomes study sheds light on gene therapies

A research team led by Dr Karen Wing Yee YUEN, Associate Professor from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), revealed the mechanism of artificial chromosome (AC) formation in the embryos of the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans, a 1-mm long, transparent nematode. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G1v2Rw

Delicious discoveries: Scientists just described a new onion species from the Himalaya

While the onion, garlic, scallion, shallot and chives have been on our plates for centuries, becoming staple foods around the world, their group, the genus Allium, seems to be a long way from running out of surprises. Recently, a group of researchers from India described a new onion species from the western Himalaya region, long known to the locals as 'jambu' and 'phran.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FY4uAn

Challenges and lessons learned caring for diverse, vulnerable populations in the ER

Interviews with two dozen emergency medicine residents in academic medical center found most placed importance on learning to deliver high-quality care to diverse populations. However, many did not feel their programs made enough effort to incorporate effective cultural competency education into the curriculum. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aNVcbV

Ecology of fishing jaguars: Rare social interactions

Scientists have gained new insights into the diet, population density and social interactions of a group of Brazilian jaguars. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vnBygb

Our brains have a 'fingerprint' too

An EPFL scientist has pinpointed the signs of brain activity that make up our brain fingerprint, which -- like our regular fingerprint -- is unique. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aLVXCf

Ahmaud Arbery: Trial over black jogger's death begins

The three men involved in ambushing and shooting the jogger face murder and assault charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G7q1qy

Peter R de Vries: Suspect denies knowledge of Dutch reporter's murder

The suspect appears in court alongside a man accused of shooting Peter R de Vries in Amsterdam. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3vkU48Y

Afghanistan polio: UN plans nationwide vaccine campaign

Its children's agency says it will begin vaccinations nationwide with the Taliban's blessing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbLVTg

Colin Powell: Former US secretary of state dies of Covid complications

The ex-US secretary of state, who was the first African-American in the role, dies of Covid complications. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pe14ni

China denies testing nuclear-capable hypersonic missile

The report in the Financial Times newspaper reportedly caught US intelligence by surprise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XqbEvW

Beijing 2022: Protest staged at Winter Olympics torch lighting

Activists with banners attempt to interrupt the ceremony at Greece's ancient Olympia on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lOLk7Y

Waterspout spectacle off the coast of Cuba

Residents in Cienfuegos share footage of a waterspout which formed near the city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j8iZb2

Covid: Thousands of children left without parents in Iran

Thousands of children in Iran have been left without parents, and many people blame the leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C3bzgw

The climate activists who want Norway to end oil and gas production

The BBC's Nick Beake meets the young climate activists trying to stop Norway drilling for oil and gas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3phhZFD

Songhaï: A 'zero waste' agricultural system to increase food security in Africa

Fr Godfrey Nzamujo runs a "zero waste" agriculture system aimed at increasing food security and creating jobs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lNQocM

Belarus: French ambassador leaves Minsk after Minsk expels him

France, among other countries, does not recognise the president's claim to a sixth term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jdIwj7

Haiti kidnap: 400 Mawozo accused of US missionary kidnap

The armed gang, called 400 Mawozo, is holding 17 women, men and children from the US and Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FVdne5

Bill Clinton: Thumbs up as former US president leaves hospital

The former US president is discharged from a Californian hospital accompanied by his wife Hillary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3jcb2BB

A map of mouse brain metabolism in aging

Researchers have created an atlas of metabolites in the mouse brain. The dataset includes 1,547 different molecules across 10 brain regions in male and female laboratory mice from adolescence through adulthood and into advanced old age. The complete dataset is publicly available online. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DJQQyS

Pedro Sanchez: Spanish PM vows to abolish prostitution

The UN estimates Spain's sex industry has become worth €3.7 billion since decriminalisation in 1995. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3paYqOV

Bill Clinton: Former US president released from hospital

The 75-year-old had been receiving treatment for a blood infection in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Adsnj

Black scientists say UK research is institutionally racist

Senior black scientists tell the BBC they believe UK science to be "institutionally racist". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lvPTUE

Drugs, arms, and terror: A high-profile defector on Kim's North Korea

A former colonel describes a leadership making cash by any means, from drug factories to illegal arms deals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lr9PIk

Poland: New project aims to help migrants crossing border

Lawyer suggests locals should switch on a green light to signal they can help migrants with food. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z2uGJA

Queen 'irritated' by climate change inaction in COP26 build-up

The monarch appears to criticise people who "talk" but "don't do", ahead of the COP26 summit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BWAr9G

Why giant turbines are pushing the limits of possibility

Huge wind turbines are pushing the limits of what ports and installation vessels can handle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DL9mqu

Why China's climate policy matters to us all

The global battle against climate change is likely to be won or lost in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ALJeu4

What is climate change? A really simple guide

World temperatures are rising because of human activity, and climate change now threatens every aspect of human life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YLZWwq

Fespaco: Pomp and colour as Africa’s biggest film festival starts

The Fespaco festival draws film fans from across the world to Burkina Faso. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lK0aN3

Candlelit vigil in honour of MP

Hundreds of people carrying lanterns and candles gathered in Leigh-on-Sea to pay their respects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pg7RNn

Sir David Amess killing: Should MPs still be able to meet the public?

The home secretary is reviewing MPs' security but says they must remain accessible to voters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7DHaS

Kerala floods: At least 19 dead and dozens missing in India

Heavy rains cause rivers to overflow in Kerala, washing away homes and trapping people under debris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aKVhwZ

Russia sets condition for return of BBC journalist

Ambassador Andrei Kelin says the BBC reporter can return if Russian journalists gets UK visas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YS1YdY

Russia not withholding gas for political reasons - ambassador

Russia's ambassador to the UK denies Russia is using energy as a political weapon, amid surging prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pawBGL

Savannah Marshall stops Lolita Muzeya to set up unification fight with Claressa Shields

Savannah Marshall stopped Lolita Muzeya in emphatic fashion in Newcastle and remains on track to fight Claressa Shields in a unification bout next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z4ZYPT

How to program DNA robots to poke and prod cell membranes

A discovery of how to build little blocks out of DNA and get them to stick to lipids has implications for biosensing and mRNA vaccines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mTjkPO

Discovery of new role for the brain’s immune cells could have Alzheimer's implications

The immune cells, known as microglia, also help regulate blood flow and maintain the brain's critical blood vessels, researchers have discovered. The findings may prove important in cognitive decline, dementia and stroke, among other conditions linked to diseases of the brain's small vessels. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vqNE8A

Contraceptive pill can reduce type 2 diabetes risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome

A study has revealed for the first time that the contraceptive pill can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by over a quarter in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The research findings also show that women with PCOS have twice the risk of developing type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (dysglycemia) -- highlighting the urgent need to find treatments to reduce this risk. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AQk11r

Intelligent optical chip to improve telecommunications

Scientists have developed a smart pulse-shaper integrated on a chip. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2XoCMeQ

Gel fights drug-resistant bacteria and induces body’s natural immune defense

In the fight against multidrug-resistant bacteria, scientists have developed a new kind of antibiotic-free protection for wounds that kills drug-resistant bacteria and induces the body's own immune responses to fight infections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vgUmOm

Australian police make record $104m heroin seizure

The 450kg-haul was concealed in a shipment of ceramic tiles sent to Melbourne from Malaysia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mYI21m

Study could pave way for creating safer opioids

Researchers may have an uncovered new answers on how to create safer opioids. Design a new opioid to bypass the part of brain that feels pleasure, but retain the analgesic properties, which make opioids one of the most effective pain relievers. Researchers looked at how opioids may have become so widely abused. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lMf85d

Molecular atlas of small cell lung cancer reveals unusual cell type that could explain why it’s so aggressive

Stem-like cells that make up only a tiny fraction of the total cells in a lung tumor could be the key to stopping the disease's deadly spread, say researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FSr2T9

How long can fiber reinforced polymer sustain concrete structures? Scientists answer

One potential cost-effective way to sustain ageing concrete subjected to harsh environmental conditions is to externally coat the material with fiber reinforced polymer composites. But few studies have looked at the durability of such strengthening. Now, researchers from Korea and the USA conduct a 13-year long experiment to find out. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vgPxVj

New model to assess for flood hazards

A new article presents a new methodology to create a watershed-scale flood model based on LiDAR data. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30zlSvd

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: British-Iranian aid worker loses court appeal in Iran

Her family have told the BBC that they fear she could be returned to jail at any time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7tV94

Dormice favoured by Italian mafia seized in drugs raid

Italian police search a cannabis farm and seize a stash of 235 frozen dormice - a mafia delicacy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aGCRxk

Sir David Amess killing casts shadow over Leigh-on-Sea constituency

Constituents in Leigh-on-Sea mourn Sir David Amess as they try to make sense of what happened. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3C2kpLT

New theories and materials aid the transition to clean energy

Scientists have explored different approaches to catalysis, a chemical process that plays an essential role in biological reactions, as well as many industrial applications. Chemical catalysts have been used in a variety of human applications, ranging from pharmaceutical development to biodegradable plastics and environmentally safe fertilizers. They may also advance the development of green energy solutions to address the climate crisis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FRhkAo

Study discovers unique brain signature of intimate partner aggression

A new study used functional magnetic resonance imaging to examine the brain activity of 51 male-female romantic couples as they experienced intimate partner aggression in real time. They found that aggression toward intimate partners was associated with aberrant activity in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex, or MPFC, which has many functions, but among them is the ability to foster perceptions of closeness with and value of other people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3j7qcbA

New technique helps researchers understand how acid damages teeth

Researchers have developed a new technique to improve understanding of how acid damages teeth at the microstructural level. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aLa36M

Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time

Infections continue to soar as the Kremlin struggles to persuade people to get vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FVcQsm

Indian Wells: Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev suffer shock quarter-final defeats

Stefanos Tsitsipas and Alexander Zverev are knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters after they both lose their quarter-final matches in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BLr50I

Sir David Amess killing: Security for politicians is a global dilemma

Why the need to be a people's representative and the need for personal safety are in constant conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AMYHd2

Myanmar army general Min Aung Hlaing excluded from leaders' summit

South East Asian countries decide not to invite the military coup leader to their meeting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BIF8E9

Sir David Amess: How a tragic day unfolded

How constituents and authorities reacted to the tragic killing of Sir David Amess. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BQI6Xd

Sir David Amess: Fun, friendly and always outspoken

The Tory MP was a backbencher of the old school who fought for the causes he cared about. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BN7tsS

What we know so far

What happened, who the MP was, and what the reaction has been so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n0ozx8

Possible alternative treatment for Lyme disease

Researchers have described a new antibiotic that appears to have the potential to cure Lyme disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3pbIJHz

Nike Jordan boss reveals he murdered an 18-year-old in 1965

Larry Miller, now 72, said he was in a gang as a teenager when he shot an 18-year-old man. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BL2gSv

COP26: China's Xi Jinping unlikely to attend, UK PM told

The UK has been warned the Chinese president is not likely to come, UK government sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6CMHY

Clues emerge: How harmless bacteria go rogue turning into deadly flesh-eating variants

A new study found that the environmental lifestyle that bacteria possess reveal why some go rogue and turn deadly while others remain harmless to humans. The findings focus on Vibrio vulnificus, better known as the flesh-eating bacteria. However, what the scientists found could help create a model that may well extend to other human pathogens. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YPdarJ

New statistical study finds link between protein evolution and thermal variation

A recent statistical study has revealed some of the constraints and directions in the evolution of the structure and function of proteins. Better models of protein structural dynamics may allow researchers to understand more of this fundamental mystery in living organisms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3vtosyl

Ranking healthfulness of foods from first to worst

Food Compass, a new nutrient profiling system, rates the healthfulness of foods, beverages, and mixed meals on a score of 1-100 based on a wide range of science-based attributes. This adaptable tool aims to encourage healthier choices, spur industry reformulation, and guide nutrition policies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AFQLdz

Scientists map brain circuit that drives activity in fertile females

Scientists have known for a century that female animals become more active just as they are about to ovulate, a behavior that evolved to enhance their chances of mating when they are fertile. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BNkdQe

Cell-based influenza vaccine provides protection against the flu in children

A cell-based influenza vaccine has effectively provided protection against the flu in children and adolescents, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DNhLtx

Bone-loss discovery points to new treatment for osteoporosis

A new discovery about osteoporosis suggests a potential treatment target for that brittle-bone disease and for bone loss from rheumatoid arthritis. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FNo3eF

Balloon World Cup has first winner

If you say you've never played the balloon game, you're lying. And now there's an official World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BM1oNx

Genes play key role in exercise outcomes

A new study has found that genes can explain up to 72% of the difference in outcome between people after a specific fitness exercise. The research involved data from 3,012 adults and has identified a number of specific genes which influence the outcomes of different physical activities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lKcooR

Sustainable farming: There’s no one solution

Sustainable agriculture will not be achieved by one universal solution. A meta-analysis shows that the current focus on no-till farming does not achieve the desired results. A sustainable system of agriculture must be designed for local needs and in dialog with local farmers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p3ukNh

Artificial intelligence-based technology quickly identifies genetic causes of serious disease

An artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology rapidly diagnoses rare disorders in critically ill children with high accuracy. The benchmark finding foreshadows the next phase of medicine, where technology helps clinicians quickly determine the root cause of disease so they can give patients the right treatment sooner. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lIH5e4

Brain activity patterns after trauma may predict long-term mental health

The way a person's brain responds to stress following a traumatic event, such as a car accident, may help to predict their long-term mental health outcomes, according to new research. The study followed more than 3,000 people for up to a year after exposure to a traumatic event. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YQh2JC

Unique underpinnings revealed for stomach’s acid pump

Researchers have improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of a key protein that makes the stomach acidic. Their findings could lead to better drugs for stomach ulcers and shed light on the functions of similar proteins across the human body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BMVknN

Self-driving Waymo cars clog up dead-end San Francisco street

Waymo says its automated vehicles are following traffic orders when they enter the dead-end street. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2XeoxJh

German coalition plan sets bigger green targets

German politicians seek a faster exit from coal power as part of a coalition deal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30jwUEz

Covid: US to lift travel ban for fully jabbed on 8 November

Fully vaccinated travellers will be allowed to enter the US for the first time since March 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j7tX0C

Queensland, Australia: Motorcycle thief flees crime scene on tractor

Police officers chased the suspect through the streets in Queensland, Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DHsgib

Kongsberg attack: Norwegian town left asking questions after murders

The innocence of a quiet town outside Oslo is shattered and residents are demanding answers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AE299W

Kongsberg attack: Norway probes bow and arrow suspect’s sanity

Psychiatrists examine a man suspected of killing five people with a bow and arrows in Norway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3j6AEA1

Christchurch: New Zealand city parts ways with its wizard

Christchurch was the only city in the world with its own official wizard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3aHAJoY

In neurodegenerative diseases, brain immune cells have a 'ravenous appetite' for sugar

At the beginning of neurodegenerative disease, the immune cells of the brain -- the 'microglia' -- take up glucose, a sugar molecule, to a much greater extent than hitherto assumed. These results are of great significance for the interpretation of brain scans depicting the distribution of glucose in the brain. Furthermore, such image-based data could potentially serve as a biomarker to non-invasively capture the response of microglia to therapeutic interventions in people with dementia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mYDlVv

Mutations in liver cells linked to liver disease and fat metabolism

Mutations linking liver disease with obesity and diabetes have been identified, leading to new understanding about how systemic diseases interact. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DIv7r2

Mutated cells drive out early tumors from the esophagus

Normal human esophagus carries a high number of mutations, but tumors are rare, due to mutant cells eliminating early tumors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lHBK6N

By 2500 Earth could be alien to humans

To fully grasp and plan for climate impacts under any scenario, researchers and policymakers must look well beyond the 2100 benchmark. Unless CO2 emissions drop significantly, global warming by 2500 will make the Amazon barren, the American Midwest tropical, and India too hot to live in, according to a team of international scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3aBOy8D

Evidence of superionic ice provides new insights into unusual magnetic fields of Uranus and Neptune

Not all ice is the same. The solid form of water comes in more than a dozen different - sometimes more, sometimes less crystalline - structures, depending on the conditions of pressure and temperature in the environment. Superionic ice is a special crystalline form, half solid, half liquid - and electrically conductive. Its existence has been predicted on the basis of various models and has already been observed on several occasions under - very extreme - laboratory conditions. New results provide another piece of the puzzle in the spectrum of the manifestations of water. And they may also help to explain the unusual magnetic fields of the planets Uranus and Neptune, which contain a lot of water. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AJPgLo

Lone changer: Fish camouflage better without friends nearby

While gobies aren't the only fish with camouflage abilities, new research shows that their colour change is influenced by their social context: they transform faster and better when alone. This is likely an adaptive, stress response to perceived threat from predators - with possible application to other camouflaging species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p3cf27

Data continues to show that American’s need at least 5 hours per week of physical activity to prevent some cancers

A new report finds more than 46,000 cancer cases annually in the United States could be prevented if Americans met the 5 hours per week of moderate-intensity recommended physical activity guidelines. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3BKgov9

Microsoft shutting down LinkedIn in China

The company will offer a jobs-only site with no social-media elements, instead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJO6kn

Norway attack: Witness describes hearing 'thunk sound' of weapon

Residents in Kongsberg react to the bow and arrow attack in their neighbourhood. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3veMzQR

Women taken from Congo sue Belgium over forced separations

They were taken from their black mothers during the colonial era because of their skin colour. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p2ucxz

Sense of smell is our most rapid warning system

The ability to detect and react to the smell of a potential threat is a precondition of our and other mammals' survival. Using a novel technique, researchers have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system judges a smell to represent danger. The study indicates that negative smells associated with unpleasantness or unease are processed earlier than positive smells and trigger a physical avoidance response. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mZzd7I

Improvements in microscopy home in on biology’s elusive details

Researchers are carrying the field of microscopy a step further, refining a technique known as cryogenic electron microscopy, or cryo-EM. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p0XeO2

How the Sun’s magnetic forces arrange gas particles

Solar prominences hover above the visible solar disk like giant clouds, held there by a supporting framework of magnetic forces, originating from layers deep within the Sun. The magnetic lines of force are moved by ever-present gas currents -- and when the supporting framework moves, so does the prominence cloud. A research team has observed how magnetic forces lifted a prominence by 25,000 kilometers -- about two Earth diameters -- within ten minutes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DJLZh0

Metamaterial eENZ can control correlations of light

Researchers have theoretically demonstrated that the correlations of light can be controlled with a metamaterial known as enhanced epsilon-near-zero (eENZ) materials. The material allows small and high-quality lasers that are expected to have applications for example in imaging, flow detection and wireless optical communication. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p2VsvO

After two hours, sunscreens that include some zinc oxide can lose effectiveness, become toxic

Sunscreen that includes zinc oxide, a common ingredient, loses much of its effectiveness and becomes toxic after two hours of exposure to ultraviolet radiation, according to scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YMxqLa

Heartburn drugs may have unexpected benefits on gum disease

New research found that patients who used drugs prescribed to treat heartburn, acid reflux and ulcers were more likely to have smaller probing depths in the gums (the gap between teeth and gums). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3iWTkSH

Afghanistan: Pakistan airline stops flights over Taliban 'intimidation'

Pakistan International Airlines complains of "heavy-handedness" by the Taliban authorities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BJM2ZE

Nigeria confirms death of Iswap leader Abu Musab al-Barnawi

Abu Musab al-Barnawi was the head of the West African branch of the Islamic State group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Xa0US6

Gunfire erupts on Beirut streets after port explosion protest

Five people are shot dead in gun battles following a protest over the Beirut port blast investigation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mQoeNO

Evidence of microtubules’ mechanosensitive behavior

Direct evidence that microtubules function as mechano-sensors and regulate the intracellular transport of molecules has been reported, leading to new possibilities in the fields of biomechanics, medicine, and biosensors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3p5ENb4

Lamu murder: Death sentence for popular Chinese vlogger's killer

The man set his ex-wife alight during her livestream, causing outrage across the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AFqIU6

Coldplay: Band announce first tour in four years with an 'eco-friendly' focus

The band have pledged that their upcoming tour will be sustainable, and as low-carbon as possible. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FLkTrH

Kaohsiung: Firefighters battle Taiwan tower block blaze

At least 46 people have been killed in a fire at a tower block in the city of Kaohsiung, southern Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mRmeEL

Illegal and unsustainable wildlife trade is affecting all of us – what can we do about it?

Illegal or unsustainable wildlife trade affects biodiversity, ecosystem services, people's livelihood, and economies all over the world. Worldwide experts warn about the perils related to this activity and provide a roadmap for curbing its growth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DDysHX

Troubling birth findings show importance of timely flu vaccination

Poor timing of influenza vaccination campaigns in the semi-arid region of Brazil led to an increase in premature births, lower birth-weight babies and the need to deliver more babies by cesarean section. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3av73vo

Popular theory of Native American origins debunked by genetics and skeletal biology

A widely accepted theory of Native American origins coming from Japan has been attacked in a new scientific study, which shows that the genetics and skeletal biology 'simply does not match-up.' from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DAJjlY

Sex matters when it comes to immune responses against infection and disease, study shows

New research shows how anemia can generate different immune responses in males versus females. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lBSVXt

North Korea: Vulnerable at risk of starvation, UN expert says

A UN expert has urged for international sanctions to be lifted to prevent a food crisis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3BPYUNS

US leads Bitcoin mining as China ban takes effect

Research shows the US taking the top spot for global mining following a crackdown in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mMQFfy

Blaze hits site of Egypt's top film festival

A fire broke out at the site of Egypt's top film festival a day before it is due to start. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FIgia0

IEA: Green energy needed to avoid turbulent prices

A failure to invest in green energy may mean more energy price swings says the energy agency chief. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lAtjKr

Did a black hole eating a star generate a neutrino? Unlikely, new study shows

New calculations show that a black hole slurping down a star may not have generated enough energy to launch a neutrino. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YJ5IPp

Attention-based deep neural network increases detection capability in sonar systems

In underwater acoustics, deep learning may improve sonar systems to help detect ships and submarines in distress or in restricted waters. However, noise interference can be a challenge. Researchers now explore an attention-based deep neural network to tackle this problem. They tested two ships, comparing their results with a typical deep neural network, and found the ABNN increases its predictions considerably as it gravitates toward the features closely correlated with the training goals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3mOnmJw