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Scientists can control brain circuits, behavior, and emotion using light. Researchers developed a new optogenetic tool, 'Opto-vTrap', which is expected to contribute to treatment for epilepsy, muscle spasms, and skin wrinkles. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lnfkHk

Reduced meat diet has many advantages

Which diet is better: moderately reduce meat consumption and eat more fruit, vegetables and wholegrain products or eating more fish and seafood? Or even switch completely to a vegan diet? A new study shows that the answer to these questions is not as clear-cut as one might think -- depending on which impacts one closely looks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o5Q3n4

Nonverbal social interactions – even with unfriendly avatars – boost cooperation

Scientists used animated humanoid avatars to study how nonverbal cues influence people's behavior. The research offers insight into the brain mechanisms that drive social and economic decision-making. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d4Tx2J

Courting success: Why the 'head' outsmarts the body in basketball

A new study reveals why coaches believe 'game intelligence,' work ethic and competitiveness are far more important than physical fitness in determining success on the basketball court. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G0BtU2

Time crystal in a quantum computer

Researchers have created and observed a new phase of matter, popularly known as a time crystal. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lnsPqx

As LA traffic slowed amid the pandemic, researchers gained new insight into air pollution

Car tailpipes spew out molecules of ammonia, a harmful air pollutant that can lead to thousands of premature deaths every year. New research shows that vehicles may produce a lot more of these emissions than federal and state regulators have believed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3o3L5qN

Mike Pence asks Supreme Court to overturn abortion rights

The former vice-president speaks on the eve of the most important abortion case in years at the top US court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7Z2Di

Lesotho ex-PM Thomas Thabane charged with murdering wife

Thomas Thabane denies organising the killing of his estranged wife. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pdGWjB

Extraordinary Roman mosaic and villa discovered beneath farmer's field in Rutland, UK

Archaeologists have unearthed the first Roman mosaic of its kind in the UK. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3E9745r

Covid: Greece to make vaccinations mandatory for over-60s

Fines of €100 (£85) will be imposed from mid-January on those who refuse a Covid jab. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZCDhCY

Adele announces Las Vegas residency

The singer will perform at Caesars Palace Hotel, with shows running from 21 January next year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o8fCDX

Parag Agrawal: India celebrates new Twitter CEO

Parag Agrawal's appointment has made headlines in India where Twitter has over 30 million users. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EcOysL

Omicron: Do travel bans work against new Covid variants?

What is the evidence that travel restrictions could stop the spread of coronavirus? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D1UEuI

Closest pair of supermassive black holes yet

Astronomers have revealed the closest pair of supermassive black holes to Earth ever observed. The two objects also have a much smaller separation than any other previously spotted pair of supermassive black holes and will eventually merge into one giant black hole. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d2kPXo

Sun is likely an unaccounted source of the Earth’s water

Curtin University researchers have helped unravel the enduring mystery of the origins of the Earth's water, finding the Sun to be a surprising likely source. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3lowRiF

Dutch Covid case: Escaped couple fight quarantine in TB ward

A couple who fled an isolation hotel in the Netherlands say their conditions are worse than in a prison. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rkD0jF

Covid: Omicron variant in Netherlands earlier than thought

The new Covid-19 variant is found in Dutch samples taken before it was reported by South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o7O7ua

Man rescued after 22 hours adrift off Japan coast

Watch the moment rescuers reach the 69-year-old, whose boat capsized in stormy waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rBQ6cz

Dozens of former Afghan forces killed or disappeared by Taliban, rights group says

Human Rights Watch says more than 100 former Afghan personnel have been killed or have disappeared. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D6BCU6

House of Gucci: Family hits out at insulting and painful portrayal

The heirs of Italian fashion house Gucci criticise depiction of the family in House of Gucci film. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xGDYrt

Yazidi genocide: IS member found guilty in German landmark trial

Taha al-Jumailly is jailed for life for crimes including the murder of a young Yazidi girl in 2015. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3d7YqrG

France issues arrest warrant over Japan 'parental kidnap'

Vincent Fichot says his Japanese wife disappeared from the family home with his two children in 2018. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ewIqX

Inditex: Zara founder’s daughter becomes fashion giant's chair

Marta Ortega has been with the firm for 15 years, starting out as an assistant at its High Street brand Bershka from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E8hn9M

Scientists discover gut bacteria that improve memory in bees

An international research team have discovered a specific type of gut bacteria in bees that can improve memory. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3E5vDQL

‘Super jelly’ can survive being run over by a car

Researchers have developed a jelly-like material that can withstand the equivalent of an elephant standing on it, and completely recover to its original shape, even though it's 80% water. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3E97MQa

Orbital harmony limits late arrival of water on TRAPPIST-1 planets

Seven Earth-sized planets orbit the star TRAPPIST-1 in near-perfect harmony, and researchers have now used that harmony to determine how much physical abuse the planets could have withstood in their infancy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZAuKR7

COVID-19 became much more lethal in late 2020, UK study suggests

A new statistical analysis supports beliefs that COVID-19 became more lethal in the U.K. in late 2020, while also suggesting that multiple factors -- not just the alpha variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 -- were to blame. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3d2Pns4

Researchers study extent of healthcare avoidance during COVID-19

One in five individuals avoided healthcare during lockdown in the COVID-19 pandemic, often for potentially urgent symptoms, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rjjeF7

Researchers shrink camera to the size of a salt grain

Researchers have developed an ultracompact camera the size of a coarse grain of salt. The new system can produce crisp, full-color images on par with a conventional compound camera lens 500,000 times larger in volume. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3I1FwkB

New chip hides wireless messages in plain sight

Researchers have developed a method for incorporating security in the physical nature of the wireless transmission signal for 5G and future networks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31ePsXf

Origami, kirigami inspire mechanical metamaterials designs

Researchers categorize origami- and kirigami-based mechanical metamaterials, artificially engineered materials with unusual mechanical properties, and subdivided them into rigid or deformable categories based on the elastic energy landscape. The researchers want to discover new designs, especially curved origami designs, hybrid origami-kirigami designs, modular designs, and hierarchical designs; to design for real-world applications, it will be helpful to explore materials with different properties such as thin or thick, soft or hard, and elastic or plastic. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ea6PXG

Enes Kanter Freedom: NBA star changes name to celebrate US citizenship

Outspoken Boston Celtics basketball player Enes Kanter will add 'Freedom' to his name. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xxuHBW

China: Moment North Korean inmate breaks out of prison

Zhu Xianjian was seen vaulting over an electric fence metres above the ground. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E4mJ5L

Over the top: Car jump study turns over old physics problem

If an automobile is moving at a steady speed over a hill in the shape of a vertical circular arc, what is the maximum speed it can attain without losing contact with the road at the crest of the hill? New research demonstrates that, despite numerous textbook references stating otherwise, a car will leave the ground on the downside of a peak. The study presents three cases to illustrate the nuances of the different physics principles at play and a researcher ultimately presents a compelling argument, dispelling the long-held notion a car can leave the road at the top of a smooth hill. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3E7qLKC

We might not know half of what’s in our cells, new AI technique reveals

Artificial intelligence-based technique reveals previously unknown cell components that may provide new clues to human development and disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ll2qtz

Shifting colors for on-chip photonics

Researchers have developed highly efficient, on-chip frequency shifters that can convert light in the gigahertz frequency range. The frequency shifters are easily controlled, using continuous and single-tone microwaves. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rkIgDW

Optoelectrode changes reduce injuries to brain tissue, improve nerve research

Researchers have developed a technique for assembling optoelectrodes that looks to offer the best of silicon-based electrodes and polymer-based electrodes. The scientists demonstrated it is possible to efficiently create a semiflexible light-emitting electrode by removing the stiff silicon material from underneath the tip of the probe. The resulting device can study deep brain tissues with high resolution to record signals from individual nerve cells and stimulate small groups of neurons with state-of-the-art techniques such as optical waveguides. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZDdb2S

Covid Omicron: No need to panic, South Africa minister says

Joe Phaahla says South Africa is experienced in dealing with Covid variants, despite a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZAmDEb

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey steps down as chief executive

The founder and chief executive will step down from leading the company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D5mKVZ

Virgil Abloh: How he 'helped black people dream in fashion'

Radio 1 Newsbeat has been speaking to people about the legacy Virgil Abloh leaves behind. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3llK8Z9

Jussie Smollett: Jury selection begins in actor’s trial

The actor is accused of staging an attack on himself in 2019 as a publicity stunt, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6y5IT

Queen of Barbados - but just for one last day

The island nation will remove Queen Elizabeth as head of state and swear in its first Barbadian president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfNUHd

Tanzania: Seven die in Zanzibar after eating poisonous turtle meat

The meat is a delicacy for some in Tanzania but the authorities have now banned its consumption. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rklOLa

Magdalena Andersson: Sweden's first female PM returns after resignation

Magdalena Andersson is backed by MPs again, despite standing down last week hours into the job. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/318Lr6M

Honduras election: Opposition candidate Castro in the lead

Early results give the left-wing opposition a strong lead, but the governing party has not conceded. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bOpad

Oscar Pistorius set to meet victim Reeva Steenkamp's parents

The meeting is part of a restorative justice process that has to happen before parole is considered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31arH2O

Ghislaine Maxwell's sex-trafficking trial to begin in New York City

The UK socialite denies grooming girls for convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xv6hcu

US and Iran seek to break impasse at talks on reviving nuclear deal

Iran's nuclear advances adds air of urgency as sides meet in Vienna after months-long pause. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cZtUjK

Covid: Dutch police arrest quarantine hotel escapee couple

The arrests were made on a plane in Amsterdam's airport before the take-off on Sunday, police say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgEAzh

Venezuelan migrants seeking a new home in Chile

Tens of thousands of Venezuelans escaping poverty and violence at home are risking their lives to travel south to Chile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cVaqgr

Joseph Kabila and DR Congo's missing millions

Millions of dollars of public funds went through bank accounts of ex-President Joseph Kabila's allies, BBC Africa Eye reveals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FT3cpw

Iran nuclear deal: What key players want from talks

The competing ambitions of the countries involved make success a long shot, writes Jonathan Marcus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DWWe2d

Gay and Muslim: 'My family wanted to cure me'

Asad struggled with his mental health and suicidal thoughts when he came out to his religious family. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D0SPOD

Coronavirus: Is India ready for a third wave?

Experts say the government needs to first fulfil its promises to boost the public health system. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ldmsWH

Tigray: Suspicion and sacrifice as Ethiopia fighting spreads

Ethiopians tell the BBC they are willing to give up their lives to defend their country against rebels. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32LfeTP

Channel disaster: A father's anguish, a missing family

Rizgar Hussein hasn't heard from his family since the Channel disaster on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgBZFi

A new artificial material mimics quantum entangled rare earth compounds

Physicists have created a new ultra-thin two-layer material with quantum properties that normally require rare earth compounds. This material, which is relatively easy to make and does not contain rare earth metals, could provide a new platform for quantum computing and advance research into unconventional superconductivity and quantum criticality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xwpNoN

Arctic Ocean started getting warmer decades earlier than we thought

The Arctic Ocean has been getting warmer since the beginning of the 20th century -- decades earlier than records suggest -- due to warmer water flowing into the delicate polar ecosystem from the Atlantic Ocean. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3D1P6Af

Covid: South Africa's president calls for lifting of Omicron travel bans

Cyril Ramaphosa says the action by countries including the UK and US is discriminatory and unnecessary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31bhaDW

Channel disaster: A father's anguish over missing family since tragedy

Rizgar Hussein has not spoken to his family since they boarded a boat across the Channel on Tuesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xtrMKI

Virgil Abloh: Designer and Off-White founder dies aged 41

Abloh, who was Louis Vuitton's artistic director, had been suffering from a rare form of cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lhcSSW

Channel migrants: France wants 'serious' talks with UK

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin says France will not be held hostage by domestic British politics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rdm0vD

Great Carnival of Dakar: Fire-eaters and dancers mark event

The three-day event is a celebration of Senegalese culture and features an elaborate parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p7l4pT

Kevin Strickland: Fundraiser for exonerated Missouri man tops $1.5m

Kevin Strickland was released after 42 years in jail over a triple murder he did not commit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXY7y7

Covid-positive Czech president appointed new PM from plexiglass box

Petr Fiala was appointed by a president who is in self-isolation after testing positive for coronavirus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3lgp3iF

Omicron Netherlands: 13 air passengers test positive for new variant

Thirteen people who travelled from South Africa to the Netherlands have tested positive for Omicron. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZL39L

Covid: Australia woman charged after setting fire in quarantine hotel

The woman is charged with arson after allegedly lighting a fire under a bed at Pacific Hotel in Queensland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p6YEFf

Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it

The South African doctor who first spotted the new variant says patients are showing very mild symptoms so far. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rfR8uh

New Zealand politician Julie Anne Genter cycles to hospital to give birth

Julie Anne Genter said she had not planned to cycle whilst in labour, "but it did end up happening". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ga0T1F

Calais activists: Migrants are here, we can't let them die

Activists in Calais demand change after decades of people coming to the city looking to reach the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3140yOz

Covid: Netherlands enters partial lockdown amid surging infections

The government says the three-week curbs are critical to protect hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZxVotS

Covid: Israel to impose travel ban for foreigners over new variant

Travellers from all countries will be banned from entering Israel for 14 days, local media report. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E3w3qw

Hondurans vote to replace controversial leader

A former first lady and a man convicted of corruption vie to succeed an unpopular president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DZ1emU

The migrants returned to Iraqi camps from Belarus

Three specially chartered planes have now returned 1,000 migrants from Belarus to Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I1UpDu

‘I’m blind but technology helps me animate’

Elodie Bateson, 11, from Limavady who is blind has become an expert at making short animated movies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZS8Zx

Yemen: The woman saving a crumbling heritage

Its famous architecture has been wrecked by war - now a female engineer is rebuilding amid the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3153Q4o

Your pictures on the theme of 'home comforts'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1fWKi

'Why do you like Shah Rukh Khan?'

The Bollywood superstar's female fandom rests not on love but on economics, according to a new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yyd3D

Nigerian celebrities Simi and Chigul expose sexism in music and Nollywood

Singer Simi and Nollywood's Chigul tell the BBC about the cultural hurdles female stars face. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p3pMoM

Covid vaccine: Can US troops be punished for refusing the jabs?

The US military has said that America's 2.1 million soldiers and sailors must all get the vaccine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32Eusd8

ICYMI: Smells like Christmas, confirms US First Lady

Jill Biden's clearly feeling festive but here’s some other tree-mendous moments you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nXBkKM

Pre-Inca mummy found in Peru

Archaeologists think the mummy, found near Lima, could be up to 1,200 years old. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HUDjYp

Burkina Faso: Tear gas fired at protesters decrying Islamist attacks

The protest comes amid fear of an Islamist encroachment following a number of recent attacks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nUWOrJ

Winter Olympics 2022: Testing times in the Chongli mountains

Beijing is pushing ahead with Winter Olympics test events, despite Covid and human rights allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HXAQMx

Covid: Dozens test positive on SA-Netherlands flights

The results are being examined for cases of the new Omicron variant emerging in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ld3Sy8

Peng Shuai: WTA concerned over 'censorship or coercion'

The head of women's tennis says he is not certain Peng Shuai is free of Chinese censorship or coercion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I0zGjF

Covid: World races to contain new Omicron variant

Nations ban travellers from southern Africa, a day after health officials named the new Covid-19 strain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3E1tzZK

The gangs enticing migrants to cross the English Channel

The BBC has uncovered evidence showing that smugglers are still telling migrants it is safe to cross. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/314ypr2

Musical theatre icon Stephen Sondheim dies at 91

The US composer and lyricist reshaped America's musical theatre in a career spanning over 60 years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DXvJKb

Ros Atkins on... Migrants crossing English Channel to UK

This week at least 27 migrants died while trying to make the journey, the deadliest crossing on record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cV5dVE

Russia-Ukraine border: Why Moscow is stoking tensions

The Kremlin is sending the West a message, but how big a risk is there of conflict? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FQy3D1

Winter Olympics 2022: Athletes get ready for Games

Just a short journey from Beijing, athletes are training for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Chongli. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FOTqom

Kenya tree felling sparks anger over Nairobi's new highway

Some 4,000 young and mature trees face being cut down to make way for a Chinese-financed project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUbqkU

Covid: Conspiracy and untruths drive Europe's Covid protests

Amid some legitimate concerns, misinformation and extreme views are radicalising people to violent protest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZsrYNL

NFHS: Does India really have more women than men?

An Indian government survey says so - but the numbers don't add up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3118FeM

Covid: Swiss vote on ending restrictions while cases surge

Sunday's referendum is held in a country with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CXZUzw

Channel disaster: Kurdish woman is first victim identified

Maryam Nuri Mohamed Amin was a 24-year-old Kurdish woman from northern Iraq. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cUMXM6

New Omicron variant is a concern, WHO says

The World Health Organization says the variant has a large number of mutations, some are concerning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zsiulv

Ukraine-Russia conflict: Zelensky alleges coup plan involving Russians

He says an alleged plan to overthrow his government comes amid threats of a Russian invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CX152b

New Covid variant: Pride and punishment follows South Africa discovery

South Africans feel they are paying the price for their ability to monitor new Covid variants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3I6hk0G

Covid variant: Reaction to new rules on travel from southern Africa

Travellers at Cape Town airport respond to new UK quarantine measures over Covid variant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DYMncm

Coronavirus: Countries shut borders over new South Africa variant

Nations ban flights as health officials hold an urgent meeting over a new variant in southern Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zvh8Xm

Why Iraqi Kurds risk their lives to reach the West

What drives people to make the perilous journey, which for many has ended in death? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32ufS7P

Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals

Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CTKRXi

Tim Paine: Former Australia captain to take immediate break from the game

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine is to take a break from all forms of cricket "for the foreseeable future". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ZomGTr

Amazon workers plan Black Friday strikes

Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CLZyMl

Australia missing campers: Pilot accused of murders remanded in custody

After a dramatic arrest, Greg Lynn is charged with killing a pair who disappeared 20 months ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HWV60Q

Quiz of the week: Why did Boris Johnson like Peppa Pig World so much?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on during the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zn3V2z

China man claiming to know Peng Shuai says WTA head ignored her mail

The mail, tweeted out by a man claiming to be her associate, told the WTA to 'not hype up personal affairs.' from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p4vJBA

The ‘cocaine collectors’ retrieving smuggled drugs in Rotterdam

Young criminals are risking their lives to retrieve drugs smuggled into the Netherlands amongst freight arriving from Latin America. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3renN3s

Channel migrants: Why politics is dominating the debate on migrants

UK-French rivalry is making a common solution difficult, says the BBC's Europe Editor Katya Adler. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cQ3DVa

'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one'

Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nTPyMS

Dramatic rescue of 300 from migrant boat in Italy

Some people were already in the water when the Italian coastguard reached them off Lampedusa Island. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FRQbN5

UK PM calls on France to take back migrants

A returns agreement would have an "immediate" impact on the number of crossings, Boris Johnson says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32yxcbX

Channel tragedy: Whose lives were lost off Calais?

At least 27 people died trying to reach the UK by boat. Officials are trying to find their identities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CY8236

Turkey: Police fire tear gas at women's rights march

It comes months after Turkey withdrew from a treaty to combat violence against women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSiudG

Egypt: Grand opening for Luxor's 'Avenue of the Sphinxes'

The ancient walkway, connecting two of the Egyptian city's greatest temples, took decades to excavate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reqqST

Cause of biodiversity loss: Logistical Herculean tasks

The question of the causes of species extinction confronts science with complex tasks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DT3NXR

Clear as (quasi) crystal: Scientists discover the first ferromagnetic quasicrystals

Since the discovery of quasicrystals (QCs), solids that mimic crystals in their long-range order but lack periodicity, scientists have sought physical properties related to their peculiar structure. Now, an international group of researchers report a long-range magnetic order in QCs with icosahedral symmetry that turn ferromagnetic below certain temperatures. This groundbreaking discovery opens doors to future research on these exotic materials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rbdAoE

Feast or forage: Study finds circuit that helps a brain decide

By integrating multiple sensory inputs, a loop of mutual inhibition among a small set of neurons allows worms to switch between long-lasting behavioral states. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cP0yEO

Pathway for ‘green ammonia’ opens in a combined experimental and computational study

A combined experimental and computational study shows promising results for a new class of catalysts producing ammonia under mild conditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30ZDTmm

Getting quantum dots to stop blinking

Quantum dots have many possible applications, but they are limited by their tendency to blink off at random intervals. Chemists have come up with a way to control this unwanted blinking without requiring any modification to the formulation or the manufacturing process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nQjDww

Macy's Thanksgiving Parade: Baby Yoda and Snoopy delight crowds

Thousands turn out to enjoy the annual parade with millions more watching on television. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l5fV0b

Siberia: Dozens missing after deadly Russian mine accident

Emergency services have paused the search for survivors amid concerns over possible explosions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CVpntc

UAE general accused of torture elected Interpol president

Ahmed al-Raisi was chosen despite facing claims of complicity in torture by UAE security forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJkeGA

Frank Turner says he's reconciled with trans parent

The musician tells The Guardian his estranged father is "a lot more considerate" since transitioning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xlAkDe

Collapse of ancient Liangzhu culture caused by climate change

Referred to as 'China's Venice of the Stone Age', the Liangzhu excavation site in eastern China is considered one of the most significant testimonies of early Chinese advanced civilization. More than 5000 years ago, the city already had an elaborate water management system. Until now, it has been controversial what led to the sudden collapse. Massive flooding triggered by anomalously intense monsoon rains caused the collapse, as geologists and climate researchers have now shown. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32pYm4x

How eating less in early life could help with reproduction later on

New research shows how switching from a restricted diet to eating as much as you like could be beneficial for reproduction in later life. Researchers studied the eating and mating habits of the small fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. They found that those that switched from a restricted diet to unlimited food, started mating and reproducing more. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3l3mkcA

Latte lovers rejoice! Study reveals drinking coffee could lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Good news for those of us who can't face the day without their morning flat white: a long-term study has revealed drinking higher amounts of coffee may make you less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xsUmMk

Prehistoric mums may have cared for kids better than we thought

A new study has revealed the death rate of babies in ancient societies is not a reflection of poor healthcare, disease and other factors, but instead is an indication of the number of babies born in that era. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oWJZfQ

How people understand other people

To successfully cooperate or compete with other people in everyday life, it is important to know what the other person thinks, feels, or wants. Researchers have explored which strategies people use to understand other people. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oV8CcU

Inside Dunkirk's new migrant camp

Last week French police officers evicted up to 1,500 people from a camp in Dunkirk. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DUNFoA

Can we perceive gender from children's voices?

Researchers report developing a database of speech samples from children ages 5 to 18 to explore two questions: What types of changes occur in children's voices as they become adults, and how do listeners adjust to the enormous variability in acoustic patterns across speakers? When they presented listeners with both syllables and sentences from different speakers, gender identification improved for sentences. They said this supports the stylistic elements of speech that highlight gender differences and come across better in sentences. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3l2gSqc

Meat-eating 'vulture bees' sport acidic guts

A little-known species of tropical bee has evolved an extra tooth for biting flesh and a gut that more closely resembles that of vultures rather than other bees. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3r4tAIL

Ancient human relative, Australopithecus sediba, 'walked like a human, but climbed like an ape'

The recovery of new lumbar vertebrae from the lower back of a single individual of the human relative, Australopithecus sediba, and portions of other vertebrae of the same female from Malapa, South Africa, together with previously discovered vertebrae, form one of the most complete lower backs ever discovered in the early hominid record and give insight into how this ancient human relative walked and climbed. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DOUlok

Analysis of Mars’s wind-induced vibrations sheds light on the planet’s subsurface properties

NASA's Mars mission InSight probes the geology of the Elysium Planitia, finding alternate layers of basalt and sediments. An international team of scientists compares on-the-ground data with data from models, which helps to understand, e.g., the surface's load-bearing capacity and trafficability. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2Zk4QAS

Can defects turn inert materials into useful, active ones?

Demonstrating that a material thought to be always chemically inert, hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), can be turned chemically active holds potential for a new class of catalysts with a wide range of applications, according to an international team of researchers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xiiiSt

Climate change causing albatross divorce, says study

There are more bird break-ups in warmer years, a study of 15,500 breeding pairs finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CUTEbS

Antique rifle thief gets a day in jail decades on from his museum heists

Thomas Gavin apologised "for all this trouble" from his antique robberies in the 60s and 70s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DSUabE

Mike Tyson: Malawi asks former boxer to be cannabis ambassador

A minister has written a letter to the former boxer, who has invested in a cannabis farm in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cMObce

Migrants heading for UK die after boat sinks

Several migrants have drowned in the Channel near Calais, the French government says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FJZzSN

Pentagon to study UFO sightings in restricted US airspace

It follows a June report that could not explain dozens of "unidentified aerial phenomena". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30RjiRk

Peru's chief of staff stashed $20,000 in palace bathroom

Prosecutors found $20,000 in the chief of staff's bathroom inside the presidential palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oZVqTQ

Germany: African diaspora with 'a voice' in politics

How can the "voice" of African diaspora help build relations between Germany and Africa? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pfxMDh

Germany's Scholz seals deal to end Merkel era

Olaf Scholz will head a three-party coalition with broad plans for transition to a green economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oYNQJm

Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa ready to join Tigray war

Haile Gebrselassie and Feyisa Lilesa back the PM's call to go to the front line of the Tigray war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHVZqt

Sweden votes in Magdalena Andersson as first female PM

Before MPs backed Magdalena Andersson, Sweden was the only Nordic state never to have a woman as PM. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1ZMN7

Sri Lanka attacks: 23,000 charges filed against suspects as trial begins

The list of charges and witnesses could mean a trial that takes up to 10 years, lawyers warn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oPLrjS

Justinianic Plague was nothing like flu and may have struck England before it reached Constantinople, new study suggests

'Plague sceptics' are wrong to underestimate the devastating impact that bubonic plague had in the 6th to 8th centuries CE, argues a new study based on ancient texts and recent genetic discoveries. The same study suggests that bubonic plague may have reached England before its first recorded case in the Mediterranean via a currently unknown route, possibly involving the Baltic and Scandinavia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FzcDua

Child is sixth fatality in Wisconsin parade car-ramming

Prosecutor say a sixth person - a child - died in the attack on a Christmas parade in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HYoCDE

Ultrashort-pulse lasers kill bacterial superbugs, spores

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that multidrug-resistant bacteria and bacterial spores can be killed by ultrashort-pulse lasers. The findings could lead to new ways to sterilize wounds and blood products without damaging human cells. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DPKoa1

Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart fuelled opioid crisis, Ohio jury finds

A federal court finds Walgreens, CVS and Walmart helped create an oversupply of addictive painkillers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r63W6y

By keeping ferroelectric 'bubbles' intact, researchers pave way for new devices

Scientists have discovered that ferroelectric bubbles remain intact and retain their electronic and electromechanical (piezoelectric) properties in a freestanding state. The discovery offers promise for novel microelectronics and energy-related applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nJZKXW

US jury awards $25m in damages over Unite the Right rally

Those injured in Charlottesville accused organisers of conspiring to commit racially motivated violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DPw9C5

Albert Einstein relativity document sells for record €11m

The manuscript shows Einstein's attempts to formulate his theory of relativity. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HO3ekk

Bulgarian holiday bus tragedy hits young nation

There is little since North Macedonia's 1991 declaration of independence to compare to this. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32imi9Y

Bulgaria bus crash: Survivors broke window to flee inferno that killed 46

At least 46 people, including 12 children, died when the vehicle caught fire on a Bulgarian motorway. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r5dMWs

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Foreigners advised to leave

Germany and France are the latest countries to advise citizens to leave, as the UN relocates staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r0x6E8

Ahmaud Arbery: Jury to decide fate of men accused in his murder

Three men are accused in the fatal shooting of the 25-year-old black jogger in the US state of Georgia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Zfl9ik

Grammy Awards: Olivia Rodrigo dominates nominations for 2022

The freshly-minted pop star is up for the night's four biggest awards, including album of the year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF1hbp

China bans Namewee's viral pop song Fragile

Fragile mocks Beijing and “little pinks”, a term referring to young nationalists who rush to the defence of the Chinese government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DLYM33

Lush to stop some social media until it's 'safer'

The firm says it will close accounts "in an effort to address consumers’ mental health challenges". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r1V8yo

US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices

The move is being taken together with other major energy consuming nations, including China and the UK. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qZNuot

Yalda Hakim: My return to Afghanistan

The BBC's Yalda Hakim - who was born in Afghanistan- reports on the impact of 100 days of Taliban rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3l0lFIA

Waukesha Christmas Parade: Three dancing grannies among Wisconsin victims

Four of the five people killed at the Waukesha Christmas parade were members of a local dance troupe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xf9X1L

Parkland shooting: Families involved in 2018 attack settle FBI lawsuit

The FBI acknowledged failing to follow up on a tip that the gunman was "going to explode". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVNR0E

VR helps parents visualise child's surgery

Click discovers how VR helps parents decide whether to go through with surgery for their child. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nEZlWN

Meredith Kercher: Student's killer Rudy Guede ends sentence

Rudy Guede was the only person convicted of the 2007 murder of the exchange student in Perugia in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oVDnOB

Mexican nursery's lottery win turns into nightmare

Parents who won almost $1m are being threatened by a gang demanding they use the money to buy guns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cHi3GY

Peng Shuai: China says tennis star case maliciously hyped up

As questions remain over the tennis star's wellbeing, China insists it is not a diplomatic matter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30TurRt

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: PM Abiy Ahmed vows to lead from the war front

Abiy Ahmed has said he will go to the front line to face Tigrayan rebels in the country's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3pbxtcD

Austrian Chancellor: 'You don’t only have rights, you have obligations'

Austria's chancellor regrets jabs will be mandatory, but current low rates are "too little, too late". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30OXvtk

Wisconsin: Waukesha Police Chief chokes up while naming Christmas parade incident victims

At least five people, aged between 52 and 81, were killed when a vehicle ploughed into a Christmas parade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nHcKOg

Scientist reveals cause of lost magnetism at meteorite site

A scientist has discovered a method for detecting and better defining meteorite impact sites that have long lost their tell-tale craters. The discovery could further the study of not only Earth's geology but also that of other bodies in our solar system. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CO9jcY

Hurricanes expected to linger over Northeast cities, causing greater damage

By the late 21st century, northeastern U.S. cities will see worsening hurricane outcomes, with storms arriving more quickly but slowing down once they've made landfall. As storms linger longer over the East Coast, they will cause greater damage along the heavily populated corridor, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32doEH9

One in five galaxies in the early universe could still be hidden behind cosmic dust

Astronomers have discovered two previously invisible galaxies 29 billion light-years away. Their discovery suggests that up to one in five such distant galaxies remain hidden from our telescopes, camouflaged by cosmic dust. The new knowledge changes perceptions of our universe's evolution since the Big Bang. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CHYJ71

COVID-19 case severity: How genetic differences leave immune cells at a disadvantage

New research shows how genetic variations linked to severe cases of COVID-19 affect our immune cells. The study is one of the first in-depth look at the connections between COVID-19 severity and gene expression in many types of immune cells. This work could guide the development of new COVID-19 therapies to boost immune cell function. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DKmpJd

High-speed propeller star is fastest spinning white dwarf

A white dwarf star that completes a full rotation once every 25 seconds is the fastest spinning confirmed white dwarf, according to a team of astronomers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HKq5xa

Digital teaching: Opportunity or challenge?

Researchers explain why digital teaching cannot replace face-to-face teaching in university education, but can certainly be seen as a complementary tool. The future of teaching and learning may lie in so-called blended learning, a mix of face-to-face and online education. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2ZfJIvG

'Mantle wind' blows through slab window beneath Panama

Volcanic gases are helping researchers track large-scale movements in Earth's deep interior. Scientists have discovered anomalous geochemical compositions beneath Panama. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CTvJtn

How sugar-loving microbes could help power future cars

It sounds like modern-day alchemy: Transforming sugar into hydrocarbons found in gasoline. But that's exactly what scientists have done. Researchers report harnessing the wonders of biology and chemistry to turn glucose (a type of sugar) into olefins (a type of hydrocarbon, and one of several types of molecules that make up gasoline). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xaL5IF

Climate uncertainty colors flood risk assessment

Understanding how climate change will affect the flooding of rivers may become easier with a new framework for assessing flood risk that's been developed by an interdisciplinary team. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oLs63s

Researchers caution global economic growth could slide into stagnation

The heady days of rapidly rising prosperity may be coming to an end, according to an interdisciplinary group of scientists. Developed democracies in particular look to be first in line for a long-run economic slowdown through the 21st century, and that, according to the researchers, should prompt some preparation for the additional fiscal and social stress that it will bring. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nGebMH

Wisconsin: Suspect named after car ploughs into Waukesha Christmas parade

At least five people have been killed after a speeding SUV ploughed into a Christmas celebration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HMUyuk

Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair

President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nFjcFh

Chile presidential poll goes into polarising run-off

Voters will have to choose between far-right candidate José Antonio Kast and left-winger Gabriel Boric. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cDWRl7

Cuba congratulates Venezuela on poll before result was out

Cuba's president tweeted about the results before there had been an official announcement. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30Jntz7

Germany Covid: Health minister's stark warning to get jabbed

Everyone in Germany will either be "vaccinated, recovered or dead" by spring, Jens Spahn says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CHO8Js

Crowd trouble threatens future of French football, says sports minister

France's sports minister says repeated crowd trouble at Ligue 1 matches is putting the "survival" of French football "at stake". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kYbbti

Covid in Kenya: Unvaccinated to be barred from basic services

Although less than 10% of Kenyans are vaccinated, the government wants to avoid a surge over Christmas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DI273h

American Music Awards: BTS and Taylor Swift take top awards

The K-pop band win artist of the year, while Taylor Swift picks up a record-breaking 34th award. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FFRRJ9

Covid vaccines: How fast is progress around the world?

Charts and maps tracking the progress of Covid vaccination programmes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3D4IUb2

Isii Nafta singer Nimco Happy on representing Somalia and her TikTok fame

Nimco Happy, the Somali singer of the viral TikTok hit Isii Nafta (I love you more than my life), reacts to her new-found fame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DKs7Li

Waukesha: Car ploughs into Wisconsin parade

Police say more than 20 people were hurt after a red car drove into a parade in Waukesha. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r3E1fX

Beirut blast: UN ignored plea for port disaster evidence

Letters to the UN chief's office requesting key information have gone unanswered, the BBC has found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CFudLc

Covid: Austria back in lockdown as protests rock Europe

Unrest has spread across the continent as countries bring back measures in a bid to curb infections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DJOAbm

Justin Bieber urged to cancel Saudi show by Khashoggi's fiancee

The fiancee of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi urges the star not to perform in Saudi Arabia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x8aQcz

Kunsthaus Zurich: Looted art claims pose questions for Swiss museum

Emil Bührle's impressionist art collection raises problems for Zurich's big, extended Kunsthaus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nBTSjn

How should we teach children about climate change?

Experts say it's time for India's schools to start teaching climate change as a distinct subject. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qYAn6M

TB Joshua's widow and the battle for his Nigerian church

Five months after the death of the prominent Nigerian televangelist, services have resumed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x7wbCI

The 99-year-old cyclist who has won a world silver medal

How a former World War Two pilot came second in a cycling competition for older people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWCLY0

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: What went wrong at Man Utd?

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Old Trafford after a slump in form - but was it all down to him? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FELOot

War photographer: 'Telling people's stories gives me hope'

Claire Thomas says she couldn't help people in Iraq and Afghanistan, but she could tell their stories. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIiZZR

Antarctic ice-sheet destabilized within a decade

After the natural warming that followed the last Ice Age, there were repeated periods when masses of icebergs broke off from Antarctica into the Southern Ocean. A new data-model study now shows that it took only a decade to initiate this tipping point in the climate system, and that ice mass loss then continued for many centuries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DDY6wA

Rivers play key role in destructive coastal flooding, new research shows

Rising oceans get more attention in climate change discussions, but rivers are rising, too, according to new research by a University of South Carolina postdoctoral fellow. The research shows that rivers need more attention in policy management and disaster preparation, both at the coast and farther inland. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HLvRie

Venom of cone snail could lead to future diabetes treatments

Researchers have found that variants of this cone snail venom could offer future possibilities for developing new fast-acting drugs to help treat diabetics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xb4pFm

Haiti kidnappers release two missionaries among 17 abducted

Two people among a group of 17 US and Canadian missionaries abducted last month are said to be safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30NNcpp

Kenyan police investigate BBC worker's death in Nairobi

Kate Mitchell, a British national who worked for BBC Media Action, is found dead in the capital Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xgG5Cb

Afghanistan: Taliban unveil new rules banning women in TV dramas

The Islamist group unveils new rules including ordering female TV presenters to wear headscarves. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cziK55

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd sack manager with club seventh in Premier League

Manchester United sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, with the club seventh in the Premier League following Saturday's 4-1 defeat at Watford. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cwMXld

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star tells Olympic officials she is safe

Peng Shuai disappeared from the public eye after making sex assault allegations against a Chinese minister. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oHvexi

El Salvador Bitcoin city planned at base of Conchagua volcano

Funded by the cryptocurrency, it will use the volcano's energy to power mining, the president says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HHx3D6

Covid: Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters in Belgium

Belgium is the latest country to face unrest over new Covid-19 measures, with anger spreading across Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30KNjlC

Jerusalem shooting: Gunman kills one and wounds three in Old City

A member of the Hamas militant group opens fire in the Old City, and is shot dead by Israeli police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HFoAjQ

ICYMI: Snowboarding baby goes viral and motocross rider front flips off a cliff

Snowboarding baby, Wang Yuji, goes viral in China and others stories you may have missed this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kWMo98

Poland border crisis: What happens to migrants who are turned away?

Poland and Lithuania are increasingly sending migrants back to Belarus - but is this legal? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CxhV7n

Indian billionaires bet big on homegrown couture

Indian corporate houses are investing in luxury fashion designers - a long overdue move, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMfjg

Barcelona tackles roaming wild boar problem

Pop star Shakira is just one of the city's residents to have had problems with the animals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32amiJ4

Bear shot dead by 70-year-old hunter in France

A female bear roaming with her cubs is killed after attacking and injuring a man, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQohsH

Speeding up the energy transition reduces climate risks

The World Climate Conference in Glasgow has just ended, and the question is whether the goal of maximum global heating of 1.5°C can still be achieved. In a model calculation, researchers show how the energy transition could lead to the lowest possible cumulative emissions: Instead of slowly cutting back emissions, we should quickly push ahead with the conversion to solar energy and use fossil power plants at full capacity for one last time to do so. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cz8aLy

Study confirms that Gabon is the largest stronghold for critically endangered African forest elephants

The most comprehensive survey conducted of elephant numbers in the Central African nation of Gabon since the late 1980s has found elephants occurring in higher numbers than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x5Qi4r

Live long and prosper: Study examines genetic gems in Galápagos giant tortoise genomes

Galápagos giant tortoises can weigh well over 300 pounds and often live over 100 years. So what's the secret to their evolutionary success? A new study concludes that compared with other turtles, these animals evolved to have extra copies of genes -- called duplications -- that may protect against the ravages of aging, including cancer. Laboratory tests on Galápagos giant tortoise cells corroborate the idea that the animals have developed such defenses. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3x5qkOx

Macrogrid study: Big value in connecting America’s eastern and western power grids

A 'macrogrid' that increases the electricity moving between America's Eastern and Western interconnections, two of the biggest power grids on the planet, would more than pay for itself, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oOCV4F

New cell database paints fuller picture of muscle repair

Biologists have struggled to study rare and transient muscle cells involved in the process, but engineers have lifted the curtain on these elusive dynamics with the launch of scMuscle, one of the largest single-cell databases of its kind. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FwlBbB

Bubbling up: Previously hidden environmental impact of bursting bubbles exposed in new study

Bubbles are common in nature and can form when ocean waves break and when raindrops impact surfaces. When bubbles burst, they send tiny jets of water and other materials into the air. A new study examines how the interplay between bubble surfaces and water that contains organic materials contributes to the transport of aerosolized organic materials -- some of which are linked to the spread of disease or contamination -- into the atmosphere. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cA8BVM

How ultracold, superdense atoms become invisible

Physicists have confirmed that as atoms are chilled and squeezed to extremes, their ability to scatter light is suppressed, making them less visible. The findings show the Pauli exclusion principle, or Pauli blocking, applies not just to electrons but also to atoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3xerib9

Extreme heat events jeopardize cardiovascular health, experts warn

A consequence of global warming is a greater frequency and intensity of extreme heat events. This extreme heat is associated with a greater risk of adverse cardiovascular incidents, especially for adults with pre-existing cardiovascular diseases. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cvtCBd

Somali journalist Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled killed in suicide attack

Abdiaziz Mohamud Guled, a critic of the Islamist militant group al-Shabab, is killed in a suicide attack. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DDCtww

WTA chief casts doubt on Chinese player Peng video

A video claiming to show Chinese player Peng Shuai out with friends is "insufficient" evidence of her welfare, says Women's Tennis Association chief Steve Simon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z83o4D

Paris St-Germain 3-1 Nantes: Lionel Messi opens Ligue 1 account as 10-man leaders win

Lionel Messi scores his first goal in Ligue 1 as 10-man Paris St-Germain move 13 points clear with a late rally to beat Nantes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30O6kny

Colombia president condemns Nazi-themed police event

President Iván Duque condemns the actions of cadets pictured in SS uniforms and Swastika armbands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyVOiZ

Davido: Afrobeats star to give fan donations to orphanages

Davido says money given to him by fans following a social media appeal will be sent to orphanages. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CCswhA

Unvaccinated stars cannot play Australian Open

Unvaccinated players will not be allowed to compete at the 2022 Australian Open, says tournament director Craig Tiley. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/32nHTOB

Kyle Rittenhouse: Calls for calm after US teen cleared of murder

Families say justice is needed "not more violence" after Kyle Rittenhouse is cleared of murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDAjPU

Covid: WHO says it is very worried about Europe surge

The health organisation's regional director warns of half a million deaths by March without action. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qUWjQd

Kyle Rittenhouse case: Why it so divides the US

Few US trials in recent years have generated such debate and acrimony. Why this one? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cvDg6J

San Diego freeway frenzy after armoured van spills money

Videos on social media show dollars raining down as drivers scramble to pick up the littered cash. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nxZ4ow

Kyle Rittenhouse: Who is US teen cleared of protest killings?

The suspect shot three men, two of whom were armed, during racial unrest in Wisconsin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kT8xVA

'Deepfaking the mind' could improve brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities

Researchers are using generative adversarial networks (GANs) -- technology best known for creating deepfake videos and photorealistic human faces -- to improve brain-computer interfaces for people with disabilities. The team successfully taught an AI to generate synthetic brain activity data. The data, specifically neural signals called spike trains, can be fed into machine-learning algorithms to improve the usability of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FNdI1J

Warning over antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Significant levels of antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been found at locations in and around Cambridge, England. The researchers found potentially dangerous Pseudomonas bacteria in over a fifth of samples collected close to the River Cam. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nwwcNl

Study challenges standard ideas about piezoelectricity in ferroelectric crystals

For years, researchers believed that the smaller the domain size in a ferroelectric crystal, the greater the piezoelectric properties of the material. However, recent findings have raised questions about this standard rule. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nxwGmB

Chemistry breakthrough leads way to more sustainable pharmaceuticals

Chemistry researchers have developed a new method using blue light to create pharmaceuticals in a more sustainable way, significantly reducing the amount of energy needed and the chemical waste created in the manufacture process. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kRBQrP

Advanced microscopes help scientists understand how cells break down proteins

Researchers have used advanced electron microscopes to delve deeper into the process of protein degradation. They described the structure of a key enzyme that helps mediate ubiquitination in yeast, part of a cellular process called the N-degron pathway that may be responsible for determining the rate of degradation for up to 80% of equivalent proteins in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Dzi7Vf

Kyle Rittenhouse: US teenager cleared over Kenosha killings

The teenager shot and killed two men during racial justice protests but was cleared of homicide after claiming self-defence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FrxdMM

Peng Shuai: Still no direct contact with Chinese player after sex assault claims - WTA

Peng Shuai has still not directly been in contact with the WTA, which says "no amount of money" would stop the tour pulling events out of China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qSFwgB

Africa is the future, says US. But what will change?

"Africa is the future," says US Secretary of state Antony Blinken, but what will change? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3xbcpq3

Belarus president tells BBC: ‘We won’t stop the migrants’

In an exclusive interview, President Lukashenko tells the BBC it’s “absolutely possible” his forces helped migrants cross into Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HDxePJ

Kamala Harris: First woman to get US presidential powers (briefly)

Vice-President Kamala Harris will take control as Joe Biden undergoes his annual health check. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cuboA4

Elijah McClain family to receive $15m settlement from Colorado

Elijah McClain was put in a chokehold and injected with ketamine after being stopped by police. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nzYyGN

Alien organisms – hitchhikers of the galaxy?

Scientists warn, without good biosecurity measures 'alien organisms' on Earth may become a reality stranger than fiction. Scientists are calling for greater recognition of the biosecurity risks ahead of the space industry. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cAC8P3

How herpes checks into the nervous system for life

More than half of U.S. adults are carriers of HSV1 (herpes simplex virus type 1) which hibernates in the peripheral nervous system and can never be eradicated. A new study has uncovered herpes' sneaky strategy for infecting the nervous system, opening a door to long-needed vaccine development for both HSV1 and its close sibling HSV2. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cAC6qp

Belarus's Lukashenko tells BBC: We may have helped migrants into EU

In an exclusive interview, Alexander Lukashenko says it was "absolutely possible" migrants had help. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTJQfQ

US House votes to pass $1.9tn social spending plan

The Build Back Better Act now heads to the Senate, where it faces significant hurdles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FAsRTV

DR Congo data leak: Millions transferred to Joseph Kabila allies

Family and friends of former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila are named by Africa's biggest data leak. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3p1KgOL

Jimmy Hoffa: Deathbed confession sparks long missing US union boss body hunt

The FBI search a site in New Jersey as a new clue leads to hopes of solving the decades-old case. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Z1Cvz6

Austria to go into full lockdown as Covid surges

Days after it imposed a lockdown on the unvaccinated, it announces a full lockdown from Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30BFn6N

Meghan tells Ellen DeGeneres Prince Harry loves the California lifestyle

The Duchess of Sussex says moving as the pandemic began meant they spent plenty of time at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kPjpnM

Tim Paine: Australia Test captain steps down over historical investigation into texts sent to colleague

Tim Paine steps down as Australia Test captain just before the Ashes over a historical investigation into texts sent to a female colleague. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HLp48a

Facebook tells LA police to stop spying on users with fake accounts

Meta said using third party firms to collect data on Facebook users for surveillance was prohibited. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oB7quY

HMAS Sydney: DNA reveals identity of Australia's famous 'unknown sailor'

The WW2 sinking of the HMAS Sydney killed 645 sailors, but only one body was recovered. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DMm4Gh

Australian school food van: 'I didn't believe in myself until I got this job'

An Australian school is using a food van to help struggling students explore new avenues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cqWoTo

US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken on Sudan and Ethiopia

The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, says there's a real risk of Ethiopia pulling apart if a diplomatic solution isn’t found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2No01

Biden 'considering' US diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers have called for action over Chinese human rights abuses. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hxykwl

Croatia violated girl's rights before she was killed by train - court

Six year-old Madina Hussiny's family were ordered to go back over the Croatian border in 2017. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kOZsgS

Covid: Germany to place tighter curbs on unvaccinated

Fresh restrictions will be introduced in areas with high Covid hospitalisation rates, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPVV5v

Uganda's Kampala bombings: Muslim cleric accused of jihadist links shot dead

Sheikh Muhammad Abas Kirevu was killed by security forces, who said he had been working with jihadists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBHcRR

P-Square: Nigerian Afrobeats twins make up after years of feuding

Fans are excited as Peter and Paul reconcile on their joint birthday after a painful break-up. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qX6MKS

Julius Jones: School walk-outs and protests as execution looms

Julius Jones is due to be executed on Thursday, but his last hope rests with the Oklahoma governor. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kQ1Cg1

Paleontologists debunk fossil thought to be missing link between lizards and first snakes

Filling in the links of the evolutionary chain with a fossil record of a 'snake with four legs' connecting lizards and early snakes would be a dream come true for paleontologists. But a specimen formerly thought to fit the bill is not the missing piece of the puzzle, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Hy6pN2

New findings on the link between CRISPR gene-editing and mutated cancer cells

A protein that protects cells from DNA damage, p53, is activated during gene editing using the CRISPR technique. Consequently, cells with mutated p53 have a survival advantage, which can cause cancer. Researchers have found new links between CRISPR, p53 and other cancer genes that could prevent the accumulation of mutated cells without compromising the gene scissors' effectiveness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nsVRGY

Warmer soil stores less carbon

Global warming will cause the world's soil to release carbon, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oE7B8H

120-year-old reaction turned on its head with environment-friendly, paste-based method

A new method for creating one of chemistry's most widely used class of compounds could revolutionize industrial processes, making them cheaper, simpler and more environmentally friendly. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FybxPr

Physicists reveal non-reciprocal flow around the quantum world

Physicists have created a theory describing how non-reciprocity can be induced at the quantum level, paving the way for non-reciprocal transport in the next generation of nanotechnology. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Fql4b4

Flight carrying Afghan girl footballers lands in UK

The girls were granted asylum in the UK after many received threats from the new Taliban regime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GrHY6

Scientist advances prospect of regeneration in humans

In a study that builds on earlier research that identified macrophages as essential to regeneration in the axolotl, a highly regenerative salamander, a scientist has identified the source of these critical white blood cells as the liver. By giving scientists a place to look for pro-regenerative macrophages in humans, the discovery brings science a step closer to the ability to regenerate tissues and organs lost to injury or disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HvNF0t

In the brain’s cerebellum, a new target for suppressing hunger

Scientists have identified an entirely new way the brain signals fullness after eating. The findings offer a novel target for therapies that could dramatically curb overeating. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nuIRAk

Exploding and weeping ceramics provide path to new shape-shifting material

Researchers have discovered a path that could lead to shape-shifting ceramic materials. This discovery could improve everything from medical devices to electronics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CtVobB

The social cost of nitrous oxide is understated under current estimates, new analysis concludes

The social cost of nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas that is the largest remaining threat to the ozone layer, is understated, concludes an international team of researchers. In their assessment, the authors write that improving the accuracy of these calculations would not only give a more accurate picture of the impact of climate change, but also spur nations to more aggressively address it. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kNpG3a

New group of antibacterial molecules identified

Researchers have identified a new group of molecules that have an antibacterial effect against many antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Since the properties of the molecules can easily be altered chemically, the hope is to develop new, effective antibiotics with few side effects. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nrQGqE

China: Man banned from all-you-can-eat BBQ for eating too much

A live-streamer has been banned from a buffet restaurant in China after multiple food binges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wXGFVe

Greece begins espionage trial of 24 aid workers

Human rights groups have called the trial 'a farce' and called for the workers release. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKwulW

Turkey releases Israeli couple arrested for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were accused of taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30GoMyr

Perceptual links between sound and shape may unlock origins of spoken words

Most people around the world agree that the made-up word 'bouba' sounds round in shape, and the made-up word 'kiki' sounds pointy -- a discovery that may help to explain how spoken languages develop, according to a new study. Language scientists have discovered that this effect exists independently of the language that a person speaks or the writing system that they use, and it could be a clue to the origins of spoken words. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wZwm2X

Merkel: Germany hit by full force of Covid

The chancellor speaks of a dramatic situation as European governments respond to a surge in cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kMDcE3

Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' Jacob Chansley sentenced to 41 months in prison

Jacob Chansley became one of the most recognisable figures from the 6 January siege on the Capitol. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cjSTOH

Comedian Vir Das causes a stir with 'two Indias' monologue

Top Indian comedian faces nationalist backlash over show that describes country's dualities. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qKOCMt

Virtual fluid for the description of interfacial effects in metallic materials

A research group presents a new simulation method for describing the attachment of a liquid to a surface. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HtipiL

Making the wait less arduous for toddlers

When toddlers have to wait, it often leads to negative affect, as they can't yet regulate their emotions. Psychologists set out to find out how to help them. Is temperament a factor that influences toddler behavior while waiting? Whom can children imitate in order to cope better with long waits? They concluded that, left to their own devices, children prefer activities which correspond to their temperament. Toddlers were able to learn to distract themselves by observing a stranger and generalized the observed behavior. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kKAOxR

New holographic camera sees the unseen with high precision

Northwestern University researchers have invented a new high-resolution camera that can see the unseen -- including around corners and through scattering media, such as skin, fog or potentially even the human skull. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3npkWT9

Methane from carbon dioxide

Recycling carbon dioxide, especially through conversion to methane, is compelling while anthropogenic CO2 emissions are still rising. A useful process for this transformation is photothermal methanation, in which CO2 and hydrogen are catalytically converted into CH4 and water upon irradiation with sunlight. A team of researchers has now reported the synthesis of a highly active, stable, nickel–carbon catalyst for this reaction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kKYYs5

Arterial stiffness in adolescence may potentially cause hypertension and obesity in young adulthood

Arterial stiffness is a novel risk factor to be targeted for preventing and treating hypertension and obesity from a young age, a new study suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30Ad0pb

Waterspout: Tornado-like funnels form off coast of Sicilian city of Licata

Residents of Licata share footage of multiple waterspouts, as southern Sicily reports severe weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kJLVXE

Shape-morphing microrobots deliver drugs to cancer cells

Chemotherapy successfully treats many forms of cancer, but the side effects can wreak havoc on the rest of the body. Delivering drugs directly to cancer cells could help reduce these unpleasant symptoms. Now, in a proof-of-concept study, researchers have made fish-shaped microrobots that are guided with magnets to cancer cells, where a pH change triggers them to open their mouths and release their chemotherapy cargo. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oUV6WL

Exercise increases the body’s own ‘cannabis-like' substance which reduces chronic inflammation

Exercise increases the body's own cannabis-like substances, which in turn helps reduce inflammation and could potentially help treat certain conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DpD44U

New approach could overcome fungal resistance to current treatments

Current medications aren't particularly effective against fungi. The situation is becoming more challenging because these organisms are developing resistance to antimicrobial treatments, just as bacteria are. Now, researchers report that they have identified compounds that tackle these infections in a new way -- by interfering with fungal enzymes required for fatty acid synthesis -- potentially opening the door to better therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30ueEbJ

A wild strawberry aroma for foods from a fungus growing on fruit waste

The wild strawberry is even more highly prized than its store-bought cousin because of its intense aroma and uniquely sweet taste. However, they're hard to find in the wild, so some companies make synthetic versions of this flavor. Now, researchers have come up with a naturally derived wild strawberry aroma by having an edible fungus make it from waste from black currant juice production. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30FdcDV

Glass as stable as crystal: Homogeneity leads to stability

Researchers have obtained new insights into the process of crystallization in glasses that can lead to a loss of transparency and mechanical strength. The researchers are the first to relate the coordinated atomic dynamics that lead to "devitrification" with a physical mechanism. This research may lead to improvements in the long term stability of industrial glass. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kNovAS

Artists denounce Israeli ban on Palestinian civil society groups

More than 100 high-profile figures pledge support for the outlawed civil society organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CkdCwl

Britney Spears discusses life after conservatorship

Britney Spears says she is enjoying new found freedoms, and thanks her fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YXYqaw

Ding Ding! Crazy Frog to make a comeback in December

The infuriatingly infectious amphibian topped the charts around the world in 2005 with Axel F. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CoDNlA

Pike River: Bodies spotted 11 years after New Zealand mine disaster

Human remains have been pictured in the Pike River Mine - 11 years after 29 men lost their lives. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DkIfD3

Britney Spears grateful for 'little things' in life after conservatorship

The singer says having "little things" like car keys and a bank card back makes "a huge difference". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3x2zPOs

Decathlon halts canoe sales to curb English Channel migrant crossings

Decathlon's decision comes after a sharp rise in attempts to reach the UK from northern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FpPhHq

Delhi pollution: What's causing poor air quality?

How much pollution comes from farm fires, factories and other sources in the Indian capital? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o1zBmn

Malaria parasite genomes provide insights and tools for control and elimination in Lake Victoria, Kenya

Scientists are turning to genomics to better understand the epidemiology of malaria and to inform control and elimination interventions and strategies. In the Lake Victoria region of Kenya, malaria burden remains very high despite more than a decade of intense control activities. A team of researchers generated whole Plasmodium falciparum genome sequences from the lake region. Their analyses revealed that malaria parasites from this region appear distinct from other parasites from East Africa, while frequencies of known drug resistance markers were similar to those in other East African parasite populations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ciwSQ5

Market forces halved methane emissions from Uinta Basin oil and gas wells; but that’s not the whole story

Since 2015, researchers have been tracking emissions from oil and gas wells and report that, over that time, emissions from the region have fallen by half. But more analysis of leak rates shows that the oil and gas industry has a ways to go in stopping methane leaks, which impact the climate and human health and can impose costs on Utah's economy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30yeEru

Solar energy with an' ironclad future'

Solar energy plays an important role in the fight against climate change as a substitute for fossil fuels. Dye-sensitized solar cells promise to be a low-cost supplement to the photovoltaic systems we know today. Their key feature is the dye sensitizers attached to their surface. Researchers continue to improve the performance with sensitizers using iron -- a commonly available and environmentally friendly metal. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FkVsMB

Astronomers team up to create new method to understand galaxy evolution

A husband-and-wife team of astronomers joined forces for the first time in their scientific careers during the pandemic to develop a new method to look back in time and change the way we understand the history of galaxies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wPIfIE

Big data privacy for machine learning just got 100 times cheaper

Computer scientists have discovered an inexpensive way for tech companies to implement a rigorous form of personal data privacy when using or sharing large databases for machine learning. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qJxPcS

Mexico's most wanted: Wife of cartel boss 'El Mencho' held

Rosalinda González is suspected of running the finances of her husband's Jalisco New Generation Cartel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmGLrP

Air pollution decrease in India during COVID-19 lockdown not as high as originally thought

Observational data shows air pollution in India decreased drastically in the first COVID-19 lockdown when emissions from vehicles naturally declined, but researchers say those numbers only tell part of the story -- blue skies and an absence of visible smog can be deceiving and hide pollutants that could potentially cause health issues. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Ckhj51

A new approach to identify mammals good at learning sounds

Why are some animals good at learning sounds? Did this skill appear when animals started 'faking' their body size by lowering calls? In a new study on a wide range of mammals,researchers revisit this question. Surprisingly, many animals who are skilled vocalists (such as dolphins and seals) actually sound higher than would be expected for their body size. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YWQ8zK

Diet trumps drugs for anti-aging and good metabolic health

A study comparing the impact of diet versus drugs on the inner workings of our cells has found nutrition has a much stronger impact. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HojUyN

Fraternizing vampire bats share 'social microbiomes'

In an unusual study, researchers found that bats that interacted closely with one another shared much more than body heat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DpwDP0

New gene identified that contributes to progression to type 1 diabetes

When the pro-inflammatory pair, a receptor called CCR2 and its ligand CCL-2, get together, it increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, scientists report. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ckZF6J

Covid-19: Pfizer to allow developing nations to make its treatment pill

The US company will allow 95 developing nations to produce generic versions of its antiviral pill. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30sslZj

Russian anti-satellite missile test poses no threat - Moscow

The US earlier said Russia "recklessly" destroyed a satellite, endangering astronauts in space. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oxVCcQ

Aung San Suu Kyi charged with election fraud by Myanmar junta

The ousted leader is accused of electoral fraud, as the junta insists she is being treated well. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DpYhLT

New approach provides potential vaccine and treatment for Alzheimer’s

A promising new approach to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease -- and also vaccinate against it -- has been developed by a team of scientists. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YWJHwA

Kamiti escape: Manhunt under way after 'dangerous' Islamists flee Kenya prison

Seven wardens have been arrested after three men escape a maximum-security facility near Nairobi. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kH63JQ

Armenia loses positions in deadly border clash

A number of troops are killed and captured in a flare-up of violence on the border with Azerbaijan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ot3wnQ

Poland border crisis: Scene of chaos as soldiers deploy water cannon

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports as Polish forces fire water cannon at migrants throwing rocks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HrvusY

France clears Dunkirk migrant camp amid UK tensions

About 1,500 people are evacuated near Dunkirk, as the UK and France vow to tackle illegal migration. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HBBIqe

Nord Stream 2: Germany halts approval of Russian gas link

Nord Stream 2 has been beset by delays and criticised by many of Germany's allies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3288Zcj

Poland border crisis: Migrants tear-gassed trying to cross from Belarus

Poland's defence ministry says migrants were throwing stones and trying to destroy a border fence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ovusn6

Kampala blasts: Explosions hit Ugandan capital

There are fears people may have been killed in the blasts near parliament and the city's police HQ. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FjgxqJ

Formula 1: Guanyu Zhou becomes first Chinese driver after signing for Alfa Romeo

Guanyu Zhou becomes Formula 1's first Chinese driver after signing to race for Alfa Romeo in 2022. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30xmLVa

Are scientists contaminating their own samples? New study shows we may be emitting clouds of microfibers

More than 70% of microplastics found in samples from oceans and rivers could come from the scientists collecting them. A new article investigates procedural contamination when sampling for microparticles in aquatic environments. The study shows that a significant amount of microplastics and microfibres from scientists' clothing and gear mixes with environmental pollution in the water samples. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FiCypH

Hubble tension: Showing the cracks in Gaussian Processes

A new analysis of the Hubble constant to show that the Gaussian Processes data reconstruction technique may not actually be independent of all cosmological models -- and that it may be time to question the validity of model independence itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ccNN6C

Liquid fuels from carbon dioxide

A new electrocatalyst called a-CuTi@Cu converts carbon dioxide (CO2) into liquid fuels. Active copper centered on an amorphous copper/titanium alloy produces ethanol, acetone, and n-butanol with high efficiency. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qFTWk4

Using T cells to target malignant brain tumors

Doctors and scientists have successfully tested a neoantigen-specific transgenic immune cell therapy for malignant brain tumors for the first time using an experimental model in mice. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DnwZ98

Kyle Rittenhouse: Weapons charge against accused US teen dropped

The judge dismissed the charge ahead of closing arguments by prosecutors and defence on Monday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wMjGMI

Belarus crisis: The locals helping families in Poland's no-go area

As the Belarus crisis deepens, volunteers have been offering aid in Poland's forbidden forests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DmNwtL

Dreaming of being an investment shark? Better figure out if you’re an ‘owl’ or a ‘lark,’ study finds

If you're a night owl looking to invest in the next big startup, making that decision first thing in the morning might not be the best idea, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FiaOlg

Larger conservation areas didn’t protect animals in central Africa

Efforts to protect threatened and endangered species in central Africa might be more successful if they focused on a smaller geographic area, new research suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nhvZxy

Easternmost Roman aqueduct discovered in Armenia

Archaeologists have discovered remains of a Roman arched aqueduct during excavation work on the Hellenistic royal city of Artashat-Artaxata in ancient Armenia. It is the easternmost arched aqueduct in the Roman Empire. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cf7CdB

Ecuador prison and armed forces chiefs resign after riots

The move came after 68 inmates were killed in a deadly fight in a Guayaquil jail over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DiHXwo

Israel urges Turkey to free couple held for spying over palace photos

Natalie and Mordi Oknin were arrested after taking photos of the president's residence in Istanbul. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cbGPPi

Steve Bannon surrenders to face contempt charges

Mr Bannon, a former White House advisor to Donald Trump, has surrendered to FBI officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FyEwmf

Tamara Ecclestone burglary: Italian gang jailed for £26m celebrity raids

The international gang of jewellery thieves targeted the homes of celebrities in December 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kDqsQg

Simulations provide clue to missing planets mystery

New supercomputer simulations show that after creating a ring, a planet can move away and leave the ring behind. Not only does this bolster the planet theory for ring formation, the simulations show that a migrating planet can produce a variety of patterns matching those actually observed in disks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ChZund

Alexander Monson: Kenyan policemen guilty over UK aristocrat's death

The officers covered up the torture and killing of Alexander Monson, a judge in Mombasa rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3De3BSx

Poland border crisis: Tense stand-off with hundreds of migrants

The BBC's Steve Rosenberg reports from a border crossing where Polish troops are blocking hundreds of migrants. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DiVxA7

Singing, being male, and being an adult tend to produce more respiratory aerosols, study finds

A new study measured respiratory particles produced from people singing or playing instruments. Is singing worse than talking when it comes to how many particles are being emitted? Yes, according to the study. And the louder one talks or sings, the worse the emissions. A person's age and whether they are male or female also affects their respiratory emissions, with males and adults emitting more airborne particles, on average, than females and minors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3nh0eop

China Covid: Outrage after pet dog killed by health workers

The quarantined owner posted video showing one health worker beating her pet with a crowbar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FlajqG

Adele tells Oprah Winfrey: I just didn't want to do it anymore

Award-winning singer Adele describes how she nearly gave up her career following her divorce. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YQmRqk

Poland border crisis: EU to widen Belarus sanctions as row intensifies

As EU officials discuss new sanctions, migrants gather in a tense stand-off at the Polish border. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fh4gDs

Cuba cracks down on dissent ahead of protest march

Cuban state security agents are blocking the organiser of a protest march from leaving his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oydp3s

Danny Fenster: US journalist freed from Myanmar jail

Danny Fenster will be allowed to leave the country just days after getting an 11-year sentence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Co6e36

Australian women sue over Qatar airport strip-searches

They are seeking damages after being forced into examinations at Doha airport last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndeXAG

COP26: A watered-down deal as Delhi chokes

India watered down a deal to cut reliance on coal even as its capital Delhi reels from toxic air quality. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30maYsG

Astroworld: Boy, nine, dies days after crush at Travis Scott festival

Ezra Blount is the youngest of 10 people killed after panic broke out during rapper Travis Scott's show. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oqeDxX

'I had concerns about marriage', admits Malala Yousafzai

The Nobel laureate says she previously questioned marriage and the "imbalance of power". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kCcSwe

Trump Organization selling Washington hotel for $375m, reports say

The historic building will reportedly be renamed the Waldorf Astoria and managed by the Hilton group. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YKtU3G

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping: What they want from talks

The video call on Monday will address several thorny issues, including Taiwan, cybersecurity and trade. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wKsPpb

The Uyghur woman fighting to keep her culture alive

In London, a restaurant owner aims to preserve traditions which are under threat in China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ou20Sr

Jair Bolsonaro, guns and rising violence in Brazil

Gun culture was part of Bolsonaro's winning presidential campaign. Three years on, what's the impact? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DsI4FC

A Nobel prize-winning economist's guide to cooking

Abhijeet Banerjee's irreverent new cookbook draws on both his culinary instincts and his academic insights. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wL6Xde

Why China is still trying to achieve zero Covid

While other countries grapple with living with Covid, China is doubling down on stamping it out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HiDhJo

Ethiopia's Tigray conflict: Why the rest of the world is worried

The stability of the Horn of Africa in part rests on a peaceful resolution to Ethiopia's civil war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ngea1T

Macron switches to using navy blue on France's flag - reports

The French president wants to reconnect with a symbol of the French Revolution, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fk70jr

Peng Shuai: Chinese tennis star 'deserves to be heard' on sexual assault claims - WTA

Chinese player Peng Shuai deserves "to be heard, not censored" after publicly accusing the country's former vice-premier of sexual assault, says the Women's Tennis Association. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Dsh88Y

Two Ugandan soldiers sentenced to death in Somalia

Five soldiers serving with the African Union are found guilty of killing seven civilians in Golweyn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ck1s6u

Covid: Austria orders nationwide lockdown for unvaccinated

The new rules are being introduced amid record infection levels and growing pressure on hospitals. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cg2OV6

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi: Son of Libya ex-ruler runs for president

Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, wanted on war crimes charges at an international court, registers as a candidate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YNDBhW

US covered up deadly air strikes in Syria, New York Times reports

The strikes occurred in the last stronghold of the so-called Islamic State in Syria in 2019. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qFjsGe

Japan's former princess Mako leaves for New York after giving up title

Mako was forced to give up her titles when she married her "commoner" husband last month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3F9DyfG

China and India must explain themselves - COP president

COP26 President Alok Sharma says Glasgow climate pact is historic and it keeps 1.5C within reach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CeHUAo

US bank robber identified after decades-long hunt

Ted Conrad disappeared with $1.7 million after pulling off a bizarre heist more than 50 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HkYjHn

The circus helping Senegal's former child beggars

Senegal's only circus troupe was set up to help child beggars get off the streets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qyJElM

Majorca plane adventure reveals new migrant route

When 20 people fled a passenger plane it shed light on migration routes as well as airport safety. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naM20a

What the 'Joker attack' revealed about Japanese society

An attack which injured 17 people on Halloween has shocked a country that rarely sees violent crime. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nd9A4z

For stem cells, bigger doesn’t mean better

A new study suggests that enlargement of stem cells contributes to age-related decline in function. The researchers found that blood stem cells, which are among the smallest cells in the body, lose their ability to perform their normal function -- replenishing the body's blood cells -- as they grow larger. When the cells were restored to their usual size, they behaved normally again. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31NWS3M

DNA analysis confirms 2,000-year-old sustainable fishing practices of Tsleil-Waututh Nation

Ancient Indigenous fishing practices can be used to inform sustainable management and conservation today, according to a new study. Working with the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and using new palaeogenetic analytical techniques, the results of a new study provides strong evidence that prior to European colonization, Coast Salish people were managing chum salmon by selectively harvesting males. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3otHG3u

Polymer discovery gives 3D-printed sand super strength

Researchers designed a novel polymer to bind and strengthen silica sand for binder jet additive manufacturing, a 3D-printing method used by industries for prototyping and part production. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HjScTB

Capturing a true picture of wolves in Yellowstone: Reevaluating aspen recovery

Previous studies evaluated aspen recovery in Yellowstone by measuring the five tallest young aspen within a stand, but sampling only the tallest young aspen estimated a rate of recovery that was significantly faster than was estimated by random sampling of all young aspen within the stand. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3C8ezYh

Illuminating dark matter in human DNA

Researchers have produced a single-cell chromatin atlas for the human genome. Delineating chromatin regions in cells of different human tissue types would be a major step toward understanding the role of gene regulatory elements (non-coding DNA) in human health or disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3D8CHeN

Poland-Belarus border: The BBC reports from the camps within touching distance of the EU

Steve Rosenberg reports from the migrant camps within touching distance of the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wGUKWW

Vascular defects appear to underlie the progression of Parkinson's disease

In an unexpected discovery, researchers have identified what appears to be a significant vascular defect in patients with moderately severe Parkinson's disease. The finding could help explain an earlier outcome of the same study, in which the drug nilotinib was able to halt motor and non-motor (cognition and quality of life) decline in the long term. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YIBuMl

Best way to avoid procrastination

They say procrastination is the thief of time -- actually deadlines are. New research has found that if you want someone to help you out with something, it is best not to set a deadline at all. But if you do set a deadline, make it short. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n8Ju2y

Weak bonds a strength in making borophene

Researchers show how borophene, the 2D form of boron, can be grown to simplify its use for applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3caLhxC

Breaking down fungal biofilm defenses provides potential path to treating sticky infections

In a new study designed to better understand and combat these structures, scientists identified some of the key proteins in biofilms of the fungus Candida albicans that control both how they resist antifungal drugs and how they become dispersed throughout the body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DeKJTw

Quantum confinement discovered in porous nano-photocatalyst

Green hydrogen production from solar water splitting has attracted a great deal of interest in recent years because hydrogen is a fuel of high energy density. A research team discovered the quantum confinement effect in a photocatalyst of a 3D-ordered macroporous structure. The quantum confinement effect was found to enable hydrogen production under visible light. The findings offer an option for addressing energy and environmental challenges. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3c6r0tl

Belarus-Poland border: Putin warns Belarus over gas threat to EU

Russia's leader says Belarus should not cut gas supplies to Europe over the migrant row with Poland. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DdaFyB

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: Husband ending hunger strike after 21 days

The husband of British-Iranian detainee Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe ends his protest outside the Foreign Office. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Hjnbix

Microbiome discovery may open new doors to development of treatments for gastrointestinal diseases

Researchers probing the gut -- 'the inner tube of life' -- have for the first time discovered specific factors in its workings that in the future may help improve treatment for patients facing gut damage or gastrointestinal disease. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ot1KD1

Building bacteria to keep us well

Scientists have engineered bacteria that can detect specific molecules in the gut. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ndOrr0

Team engineers new way to get medication past blood-brain barrier

A team of researchers has developed a new technique to open the blood-brain barrier temporarily to deliver medication to the brain. Getting medication past the brain's unique and protective blood vessels, known as the blood-brain barrier, is one of the biggest challenges in treating brain and central nervous system diseases, according to researchers. The technique uses light and nanoparticles to pry open temporarily these barriers -- called tight junctions -- to allow medication to reach its target. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3wIHzon

Scientists employ digital esophagus to battle Barrett’s

A team has developed a digital tool to better monitor a condition known as Barrett's esophagus, which affects more than 3 million people in the United States. Barrett's occurs when the mucosal lining of the lower esophagus deteriorates, altering its cellular structure, and is most common in those with chronic acid reflux. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3CcgoDJ

The ethics of digital technology in the food sector – the future of data sharing

Imagine a world in which smart packaging for supermarket ready meals updates you in real-time to tell you about carbon footprints, gives live warnings on product recalls, and instant safety alerts because allergens were detected unexpectedly in the factory. But how much extra energy would be used powering such a system? And what if an accidental alert meant you were told to throw away your food for no reason? from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3cdqXvu

Sara Duterte: Daughter of Philippines leader runs for vice-president

Sara Duterte will run alongside the son of the country's former dictator, Ferdinand Marcos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c6zel9

Glen de Vries: William Shatner's spacecraft partner dies in plane crash

Glen de Vries went to the the edge of space with Star Trek actor William Shatner just one month ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3DcotK0

The Nigerian artist who turned pain into fame during lockdown

Ijeoma Ogwuegbu only took up painting 18 months ago but praise from Thandiwe Newton helped her work go viral. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3CfhEWy

Conflicting health information compromises attention and emotional responses

The 24-hour news cycle and social media bombardment often resulting in conflicting messages about health issues might be making it harder than ever for people to make critical decisions, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30n7O88

It takes more than one mutant copy of the PIK3CA gene to make breast cancer more aggressive, study finds

Breast cancers that have an overactive PI3K enzyme tend to be more aggressive and to spread and divide more like stem cells. But a new study uncovers a surprising relationship between PI3K activity and mutations in the PIK3CA gene that codes for the enzyme. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2YHfZLL

Students who repeat a grade experience more bullying, study finds

Students who have repeated a grade have higher risks of being victims of bullying in countries around the world, according to a new study of nearly half a million students. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3na5ytx

Unstable housing, homelessness associated with COVID-19 re-infection

New study results demonstrate that unstable housing and homelessness is associated with a two-fold greater chance of being re-infected with SARS-CoV-2 compared to those who are securely housed. The research indicates that unstable housing was the only demographical factor associated with re-infection despite the presence of antibodies from the first infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qxKCid

Sea urchins' ballistic escape from predators

New research shows that sea urchins, albeit having a limited and ancestral sensory system, can show a complex behaviour when escaping a predator. These marine invertebrates tend to move slowly and with unpredictable movements, but when they smell a predator, they escape following a ballistic motion -- straightforward, quick and directional -- to escape the threat. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3oofYoR

Due to warming of the Mediterranean Sea, marine species are migrating tens of meters deeper into cooler waters to survive

A new study shows that there are species of marine animals such as fish, crustaceans and mollusks (for example, squid) that change their habitats and deepen an average of 55 meters across the climatic gradient of the Mediterranean (spanning a range of 6 degrees C). from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ooaHxz

New study finds evidence of COVID antibodies in breast milk of vaccinated mothers

Researchers found that two groups of mothers -- those who had disease-acquired immunity and those with vaccine-immunity -- had high levels of antibodies in their breast milk, and these antibodies provided neutralization against SARS-CoV-2. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30jXtdo

Poland border: Heat camera shows migrants stranded between the two countries

The migrants - who are mainly young men - are enduring freezing conditions in the hopes of reaching the EU. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwJnMF

Scientists discover sugar molecule on HIV-infected cell plays role in evading immune system

A new study shows how key features on the surface of HIV-infected cells help the disease evade detection by the immune system. It also shows how these features can be disabled. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Cc3KVk

Sustainable, biodegradable glitter – from your fruit bowl

Researchers have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry -- and it's made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits, vegetables, and wood pulp. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n8Aydq

French teenage jogger admits lying about kidnap escape

The 17-year-old had claimed she escaped her kidnappers, in a case that has gripped France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kwQNiC

Britney Spears hoping to be released from 13-year conservatorship

The pop star, 39, has asked a court to terminate the guardianship, which was set up by her father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3okChvH

US President Joe Biden tightens restrictions on Huawei and ZTE

A new law stops companies judged to be a security threat receiving telecoms equipment licences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YEosiM

Japanese giant Toshiba announces breakup plan

The conglomerate has come under increasing pressure from activist investors to reform. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qBjz5T

Poland border: Turkey blocks Belarus flights to ease migrant crisis

Turkey has stopped all citizens from Iraq, Syria and Yemen from flying from Turkey to Belarus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wHyNHp

France investigates rape of soldier at Élysée palace

Local media report prosecutors are investigating the alleged rape of a soldier at the Élysée palace. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3quUSYH

More evidence of an evolutionary ‘arms race’ between genes and selfish genetic elements

Researchers discover further evidence of an evolutionary arms race within organisms -- and the mechanisms at play in this arms race -- to combat selfish genetic elements. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Hk6sM3

Gut microbiota differences seen in people with autism may be due to dietary preferences

Research suggested that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be at least partly caused by differences in the composition of the gut microbiota, based on the observation that certain types of microbes are more common in people with autism. But a new study suggests that the link may actually work the other way around: the diversity in species found in the guts of children with autism may be due to their restricted dietary preferences associated with autism, rather than the cause of their symptoms. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qtwFSB

US police officer sues boss over KKK note

Keith Pool says superiors ignored numerous examples of racist abuse by former Chief Anthony Campo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qAGNZF

John Kerry at COP26: We're going to come up with an agreement

The US climate envoy speaks to the BBC as pressure mounts on governments to strike a deal at COP26. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFJWse

Covid: Dutch set for partial lockdown as infections surge

The measures, due to last three weeks, are expected to cover shops, sport and catering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3naDNRQ

Britney Spears: Singer's conservatorship case explained

The US singer's bid to end her father's guardianship could reach its conclusion this week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tm5w3o

How green was the COP26 climate summit?

A report has suggested the carbon footprint of the Glasgow summit is more than double that of COP25. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HeSL0R

Humans hastened the extinction of the woolly mammoth

New research shows that humans had a significant role in the extinction of woolly mammoths in Eurasia, occurring thousands of years later than previously thought. An international team of scientists has revealed a 20,000-year pathway to extinction for the woolly mammoth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3kpdtBu

Novel approach to a plant-based diet, unique to long-necked dinosaurs

A new study uncovers a novel approach to a plant-based diet, unique to long-necked dinosaurs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DblO33

New species of iguanodontian dinosaur discovered from Isle of Wight

Discoveries of iguanodontian dinosaurs from the Isle of Wight have previously only been assigned to Iguanodon or Mantellisaurus . The diversity of dinosaurs in the Early Cretaceous of the UK is much greater than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ootrge

Introduced birds are not replacing roles of human-caused extinct species

Human-caused bird extinctions are driving losses of functional diversity on islands worldwide, and the gaps they leave behind are not being filled by introduced (alien) species, finds a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31Hxixl

Sleep disorders linked with more severe outcomes from COVID-19, study suggests

Research shows a 31 percent increased risk for hospitalization and mortality in patients with sleep-disordered breathing and sleep-related hypoxia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Dc5CPg

COP26: UN chief Guterres says global warming target on life support

Antonio Guterres tells the Associated Press that COP26 will probably not achieve what's needed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wFhwic

Celebrity grizzly bear takes her cubs into town

Online star 'Grizzly 399', who has her own Instagram page, took a stroll through Jackson Hole, Wyoming. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30qufcy

FW de Klerk: The man who still divides South Africa

Was he a visionary who ended a racist system, or should he have been prosecuted? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wzFsU0

Covid: Austrians heading towards lockdown for unvaccinated

The measures comes as record infections are reported in Austria, Germany and the Netherlands. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3oeafBO

FW de Klerk: South Africa's last white president

The last president of a segregated South Africa, who freed Nelson Mandela, and paved the way to majority rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HeSKtM

New target for COVID-19 vaccines identified

Next generation vaccines for COVID-19 should aim to induce an immune response against 'replication proteins', essential for the very earliest stages of the viral cycle, researchers say. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30gQktF

Poland-Belarus crisis: The lives caught in a stalemate

A row over an influx of migrants has reached a stalemate. We spoke to people caught in the middle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/30pYn7U

My Day at COP26: 'Anything we achieve in Glasgow is not going to be enough'

Bangladeshi climate scientist, Saleemul Huq, is at COP26 to advise the world’s least developed countries. He describes the mood as the summit nears its conclusion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31Ue6wz

Judge says Texas school mask mandate ban violates disabled student rights

A US judge said the ban cannot be enforced as it violates the federal rights of disabled students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3c3FR7I

Chan Chan: Mass grave found in ancient Peruvian city

Twenty-five people, mostly young women, were buried in a small space in the ancient city of Chan Chan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3kqVIBM

Black hole found hiding in star cluster outside our galaxy

Astronomers have discovered a small black hole outside the Milky Way by looking at how it influences the motion of a star in its close vicinity. This is the first time this detection method has been used to reveal the presence of a black hole outside of our galaxy. The method could be key to unveiling hidden black holes in the Milky Way and nearby galaxies, and to help shed light on how these mysterious objects form and evolve. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30f8KLj

A personalized exosuit for real-world walking

Researchers have developed a new approach in which robotic exosuit assistance can be calibrated to an individual and adapt to a variety of real-world walking tasks in a matter of seconds. The bioinspired system uses ultrasound measurements of muscle dynamics to develop a personalized and activity-specific assistance profile for users of the exosuit. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/30dug36

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