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The demonstration in the city of Iquique drew 4,000 people and was marred by incidents of violence. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ei0df2SCc

Xuzhou mother: Video of chained woman in hut outrages China internet

The viral video has prompted demands the authorities intervene to help the mother of eight. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lkIXLd0v1

Iguanas fall from trees as cold snap hits Florida

Warnings are issued as unusually cold temperatures in the US state cause the lizards to freeze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/6T3I7fEHJ

Brazil rains: São Paulo floods kill 19 and destroy homes

About 500 families have been left homeless in São Paulo state after the latest deadly floods. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QHy3Mdvf8

Pillow fighting enters the professional ring

The first pillow fighting champions have been crowned at a competition in Florida in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oyaNpVr2m

Winter Olympics 2022: Beijing reports spike in new virus cases

The highest number of cases since June 2020 is recorded as the Chinese capital hosts the Olympics. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KWpGLa3j

Researchers discover how lactic acid weakens anti-tumor defenses

It has long been known that lactic acid is produced in large quantities by cancer cells and that this lactic acid disrupts our defense against tumors. However, scientists did not know exactly how this happens. Now researchers report they have found the answer. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UqR4Ku58W

Manchester Utd's Mason Greenwood accused of assaulting woman

Police are working to "establish the full circumstances" after a woman posted accusations on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Vb2SPYIu

Women's Ashes: England and Australia draw Test in incredible finale

England and Australia draw the one-off Women's Ashes Test in one of the most incredible finales cricket has seen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JpgoL9Xkq

Ukraine-Russia tensions: British troops 'unlikely' to fight - Truss

The foreign secretary says the UK is using "deterrence and diplomacy" to avoid further conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7J0AFtofH

Bloody Sunday: Irish PM lays wreath at Bloody Sunday memorial

Thirteen people were killed when British soldiers opened fire on a civil rights march in Londonderry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PAnXiHelo

'Bombogenesis' snowstorm strikes US East Coast

The storm, known as a Nor'easter, brought heavy snowfall, coastal flooding and blizzard conditions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HhXyozWNq

Nato's Jens Stoltenberg: No plans for combat troops in Ukraine

Nato's secretary general calls for "a balanced approach", amid heighten tensions in Eastern Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VnRNu9Esa

Russia: Military drill moved further from Irish shore

Simon Coveney says the news was "welcome" following days of speculation over the exercise. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BGu1zAomU

Sergio Mattarella: At 80, Italy president set to stay on amid successor row

Sergio Mattarella agreed to stay on after ruling parties failed to find a compromise candidate. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3HeMuSH

Long-term pain after knee surgery reduced, new treatment has shown

With one in five people experiencing ongoing pain long after knee replacement surgery, new research has shown a way to help reduce people's continuing pain that could also save time and money too. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://bit.ly/3KVY5Io

Peruvian gold rush turns pristine rainforests into heavily polluted mercury sinks

Illegal gold mining in the Peruvian Amazon is causing exceptionally high levels of atmospheric mercury pollution in a nearby patch of pristine rainforest. One stand of old-growth pristine forest had the highest levels of mercury ever recorded, rivaling industrial areas where mercury is mined. Birds from this area have up to twelve times more mercury in their system than birds from less polluted areas, a level of poisoning that should harm their reproduction. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://bit.ly/32MBTzq

Hong Kong: One of city's last Tiananmen Square memorials covered up

The University of Hong Kong hides a pavement tribute, citing only routine maintenance. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ra1FXs

Storm Ana: Deadly Africa storm shows climate crisis reality - UN

Rescue workers in southern Africa are trying to reach thousands stranded as more are found dead. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3oaRno9

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty wins first Melbourne title by beating Danielle Collins

Ashleigh Barty ends the home nation's 44-year wait for a Grand Slam women's singles champion by beating Danielle Collins to win the Australian Open title. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3AVCMlX

Family who died in freezing cold by US-Canada border identified

The four Indian nationals were trying to cross the Canada-US border on foot. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3o61quD

Chicago trains drive over flaming tracks

The tracks are set alight to prevent them from freezing over in snowy weather. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AD3IXa

Disney: Minnie Mouse to swap her dress for a trouser suit

The iconic cartoon mouse is getting a temporary outfit makeover, to mixed reviews from Disney fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HpH0ol

Fujimono shooting: Japanese doctor killed in rare gun violence

Police arrest a 66-year-old man they say attacked a group of medical workers invited to his home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G9gaz5

Ukraine crisis: Vladimir Putin's geopolitical jigsaw

Invasion or fear strategy: the Russian leader keeps everyone guessing on his real plans for Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rah5v7

Scientists develop COVID-19 testing lab in a backpack

Researchers have created a simple COVID-19 testing lab that fits into a backpack providing a cheap and effective solution for low income or remote areas. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GjoHQl

Ukraine crisis: Nord Stream 2 pipeline could be axed

Germany and the US threaten the future of the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia invades Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rTMgd1

Tennessee school board bans teaching of Holocaust graphic novel Maus

The board in Tennessee objected to swear words and depictions of nude mice in the graphic novel Maus. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3H9IXF3

Instagram: Iran arrests 17 pranksters over social media videos

The videos showed faked murders and cake being thrown at members of the public in Tehran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYBa5x

Ukraine: What sanctions could be imposed on Russia?

Western diplomats are refusing to be explicit about specific penalties to keep the Kremlin guessing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3revjv3

Ukraine crisis: BBC tries to track down official bomb shelters in Kyiv

Ukrainian authorities have mapped out Kyiv's bomb shelters, but can the BBC's Sarah Rainsford find them? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KNoU1k

Jordanian army says it killed 27 drug smugglers from Syria

The army says the smugglers attempted to cross into the kingdom under the cover of heavy snow. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3r2Oh7F

Cuba says more than 700 charged over anti-government protests

More than 170 people have already been convicted after trials criticised by activists as unfair. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G2SBb9

China changes Fight Club film ending so the authorities win

In China, the final scene of the 1999 film says the subversive plot fails and the authorities win. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u0aZz6

Viral videos, stoicism and stockpiling on Ukraine’s uneasy borders

With an estimated 100,000 Russian soldiers now on Ukraine's border, what do Ukrainians make of it all? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Awui4c

Father on unvaccinated son's heart transplant denial

David Ferguson says his son has "gone to the edge of death" to stick to his principles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rOkMpq

Ukraine: Biden says Russian invasion 'would change the world'

The US President says Russian troops entering Ukraine "would be the largest invasion since World War Two". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nYzzN3

Indonesia: Brawl and fire in West Papua nightclub leaves 18 dead

Victims were trapped by the blaze after rival groups fought with machetes in West Papua province. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KLbpzw

Netflix: First Arabic movie sparks morality row

The film, which includes a scene of an actress removing her underwear, stirs anger in Egypt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33JAxpF

Africa Cup of Nations: Football fans run towards Paul Biya stadium before crush

At least eight people have been killed in a crush outside an Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cameroon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tYuEj5

Ukraine tensions: Nato is not a threat to Russia - Estonian PM Kallas

Russia does not get to determine who is part of the alliance, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas tells the BBC. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/35ovIlZ

Tonga volcano: 'We hope for the best for our families back home'

Tongans living in Fiji are collecting donations to support those impacted by the volcano and tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Is8A4i

Ukraine: 'I should be ready to defend the country'

Marta is getting military training to prepare for a possible Russian invasion but says she doesn't want war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nW1aOM

Guatemala convicts ex-soldiers for raping indigenous women

Five ex-paramilitary soldiers are given 30-year jail terms for raping dozens of women in the 1980s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rLdVNf

Transparency in butterflies, from A-Z: It’s more of a superpower than we thought

Wing transparency as a flexible weapon for self-defense is one of many findings from a multi-year study spanning the physics, biology, ecology, and evolution of transparency in butterflies conducted by several groups. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3G13cn0

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel is 22-year-old Kenyan

A man found alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa is identified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33DNDVn

Feelings of fatigue predict early death in older adults

How fatigued certain activities make an older person feel can predict the likelihood death is less than three years away. Researchers show that perceived physical fatigability is an indicator of earlier mortality. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3g97I8J

Heidelberg shooting: Gunman dead after injuring several

Police say the gunman in the university town of Heidelberg was acting alone and is now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ApWDJw

Pakistan's first female Supreme Court judge sworn in

Ayesha Malik now sits on a bench with 16 other male colleagues in the country's top court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FZM3tQ

Mexico violence: Third journalist killed this year

Lourdes Maldonado López is the second journalist murdered in the city of Tijuana in a week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KDnN4n

Hundreds of children held by IS in besieged prison in Syria

Kurdish-led forces say they are being used as human shields in the jail they have surrounded in Syria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rIQGUe

In visual memory, size matters

New research shows that in natural vision, visual memory of images is affected by the size of the image on the retina. The findings can have many implications, including on the use of different types of electronic screens and the quality of information processing when we rely on large vs. small screens. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fRJIGY

Stowaway found in South Africa plane wheel at Amsterdam airport

A man is discovered alive in the wheel section of a plane that landed in Amsterdam from South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FXw9jE

Cameroon nightclub fire: Liv's Night Club in Yaoundé hit by deadly blaze

At least 16 people have been killed and eight others seriously wounded in the blaze. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qTwkbw

NZ PM Ardern calls off wedding amid Omicron outbreak

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has cancelled her wedding after announcing new Covid restrictions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33WDMcW

Burkina Faso military bases hit by heavy gunfire

The government denies reports of a coup attempt or that the president had been detained. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33YjLmg

Anoosheh Ashoori: Iranian-Briton to start hunger strike in prison

Anoosheh Ashoori from London hopes the strike will bring attention to those being held in Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/341PNOo

Undescended testis: Fate of fertility predicted by blood biomarkers

In boys with undescended testis, the risk of developing infertility is traditionally predicted based on a decrease in germ cell count observed using testicular biopsy samples. However, the process of testicular biopsy carries the risk of injury, infection, and developing subfertility. In a new study, researchers from Japan have identified an alternative means of predicting future infertility based on serum sex hormone ratios without performing the testicular biopsy. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3AlT7zM

Fans sue Universal Pictures over film without Ana de Armas

The comedy Yesterday has the actress in the trailer, but not the movie itself - to the anger of fans. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Aq0bLH

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam defends Covid hamster cull

Carrie Lam says the priority is to control the rise in cases partly caused by an outbreak in pet hamsters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fLeFwv

Kiribati goes into first lockdown after Covid flight cases

Until last week, the remote island nation of Kiribati had recorded just two Covid cases. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tNrHlb

Meat Loaf: What exactly is it that the singer would not do for love?

How I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That) became one of rock's biggest urban myths. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ajr5Fg

Scientists build 'valves' in DNA to shape biological information flows

Scientists have developed new biological parts that are able to shape the flow of cellular processes along DNA. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GWYQig

Australian Open: Naomi Osaka out to Amanda Anisimova, Ashleigh Barty wins in Melbourne

Defending champion Naomi Osaka is out of the Australian Open after losing in the third round to American opponent Amanda Anisimova. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GO9Luk

Serbia revokes Rio Tinto lithium mine permits following protests

The country cancels the mining licence for the Anglo-Australian firm's controversial $2.4bn project. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Ip46LD

Hong Kong: Secret rescue network to evade hamster Covid cull

An underground network of animal lovers is helping Hong Kong hamster owners avoid a government cull. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IntSzY

Meat Loaf: The music legend's life in video

Remembering Bat Out of Hell star Meat Loaf who has died at the age of 74. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Kvwbmr

French tourist Benjamin Briere goes on trial in Iran for espionage

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

New electron microscopy technique could shortcut the development of vaccines and monoclonal antibody therapies

A new method identifies specific antibodies in immune responses to vaccination or infection in fraction of time needed for traditional approach. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3Kv4WIu

Liberian church stampede kills 29 worshippers in Monrovia

At least 29 people, including 11 children, die when robbers attack an open-air service, causing panic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33V0Kks

Havana syndrome: Most cases not caused by foreign power - CIA

A mysterious illness striking US diplomats can usually be explained by natural causes, a report finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34XisEy

Former Pope Benedict failed to act over abuse, new report finds

Benedict XVI is incriminated in a report into the Church's handling of child sex abuse in Munich. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33UohC7

International Red Cross hack exposes half a million vulnerable people

A cyber-attack on the humanitarian organisation exposes the details of half a million vulnerable people from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nDIqU8

Djokovic could have inspired anti-vax Australians, court says

The court said it was reasonable to think Djokovic might have inspired anti-vaccine sentiment in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AiKMgw

Tonga: Journalist gives firsthand account of volcano eruption

Speaking from Tonga's capital, Nuku'alofa, Marian Kupu gives a firsthand account of the moment the undersea volcano erupted. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KqD2O2

Ashling Murphy: Further arrest in murder investigation

Irish police are questioning a man about withholding information over the killing of Ashling Murphy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FBJLBb

Britney Spears issues cease and desist letter to sister Jamie Lynn over book

The singer accuses Jamie Lynn Spears of promoting "false or fantastical grievances" in her new book. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tGy9dS

Few countries offer a good place to die, researchers say

COVID-19 has shown us images of patients dying in isolation, apart from loved ones during their final moments. But even before the pandemic, harrowing deaths were all too common in most parts of the world, a new survey of end-of-life care shows. The study ranked 81 countries on how well their health systems provide for the physical and mental wellbeing of patients at the end of life. Only six countries earned an A grade. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qFM7KQ

Andre Leon Talley: Former Vogue creative director dies aged 73

Andre Leon Talley was credited with getting more black models into the fashion industry. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3AcOub8

Bali bombings: Indonesia jails man for masterminding attacks

A man who evaded arrest for two decades is given 15 years for planning the attacks, which killed 202. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ArkpoJ

Sania Mirza: India tennis star to retire after 2022 season

Sania Mirza, a former Wimbledon doubles champion, is one of India's most celebrated sports stars. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33xEddV

Ivermectin: Arkansas inmates sue over Covid treatment with horse dewormer

The prisoners say they were unknowingly prescribed the drug despite warnings from health officials. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fBTzR8

French skier investigated over collision with British girl

A skier who hit a five-year-old in the French Alps who then died faces a possible charge of manslaughter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fw3FD0

Texas synagogue hostage-taker was known to MI5

Malik Faisal Akram, who took four people hostage, was investigated but deemed no longer a threat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KjjQBD

Colombia saw 145 activists killed in 2021, ombudsman says

Most of the killings were linked to illegal armed groups, the human rights ombudsman says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KknLhC

Sweden drones: Sightings reported over nuclear plants and palace

Security services take over an inquiry into a series of sightings and it is unclear who is to blame. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34UBrzz

Australian Open: Tennis Australia 'deeply regrets' impact of Novak Djokovic saga

The Novak Djokovic visa saga was "a significant distraction for everyone", say Australian Open organisers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KlTn6v

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving adamant on vaccine refusal

Kyrie Irving will not change his mind and get vaccinated against Covid-19 despite an injury to fellow Brooklyn Nets player Kevin Durant. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fzhSPv

Anne Frank betrayal suspect identified after 77 years

A new investigation identifies a suspect who may have told the Nazis about the Jewish diarist's hideout. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qBLO3Y

Israeli ex-PM Netanyahu's cases could be dropped in plea deal

The former prime minister is discussing terms which could see a dramatic end to his criminal trial. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rrlmJf

Covid: Beijing city urges end to overseas deliveries over Omicron

Health officials in the Chinese capital say a local woman may have been infected after opening a parcel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IacJJZ

Novak Djokovic arrives back in Serbia after deportation

The tennis star touches down in Belgrade after losing his Australian visa battle and getting deported. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3IaeG9g

Tonga volcano: Video shows eruption day before tsunami

Watch dramatic footage of the underwater volcano erupting the day before it triggered a tsunami. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qztrMZ

SLS: Nasa fixes glitchy megarocket equipment ahead of key test

Nasa fixes malfunctioning equipment on a new rocket designed to take astronauts to the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3KkIAcC

Compost is a major source of pathogenic aspergillus spores, study suggests

Compost and compost-enriched soils may contain high concentrations of A. fumigatus spores, a new study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/322PYIs

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta: Ousted Mali president dies aged 76

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced from power in 2020 after protests over security, economy and elections. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rqu76j

Like our social media feeds, our brains take a little while to update

Our brains are constantly uploading rich visual stimuli. But instead of seeing the latest image in real time, we actually see earlier versions because our brain's refresh time is about 15 seconds. The findings add to a growing body of research about the mechanism behind the 'continuity field,' a function of perception in which our brain merges what we see to give us a sense of visual stability. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33gM3Zr

Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu: Somali spokesman injured in Mogadishu

Former BBC journalist Mohamed Ibrahim Moalimuu was targeted by terrorists, the prime minister says. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FvRqRl

Pacific volcano: Ash-covered Tonga is like a moonscape say residents

A huge underwater volcano that triggered tsunami waves has caused "significant damage" to Tonga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33CLybK

Australia tormented Djokovic - Serbian president

Aleksandar Vucic describes Australia's treatment of the tennis star as torment and torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qzkVxC

Jovenel Moïse murder: Ex-senator arrested in Jamaica

John Joel Joseph has been arrested in Jamaica in connection with the death of Jovenel Moïse. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3A9H48H

Prince Andrew's lawyers say accuser may have false memories

Court documents say the Duke of York wants to question Virginia Giuffre's psychologist and husband. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3tvddXa

Man who had pig heart transplant was guilty of 1988 stabbing

David Bennett once stabbed a man seven times leaving him paralysed, it has been revealed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3twwebK

Virat Kohli steps down as India Test captain

Virat Kohli steps down as captain of India men's Test team after a record 68 matches as skipper. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fpAMbF

Bipin Rawat: Bad weather caused India's top commander's chopper crash

Bad weather was behind the helicopter crash that killed General Bipin Rawat, authorities say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GvqrGQ

Ashling Murphy: Vigils across Ireland for murdered teacher

Ashling Murphy's family are said to be "overwhelmed by the national outpouring of support". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/323h824

Genetic strategy reverses insecticide resistance

Using CRISPR/Cas9 technology, scientists have genetically engineered a method to reverse insecticide resistance. The gene replacement method offers a new way to fight deadly malaria spread and reduce the use of pesticides that protect valuable food crops. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GBj3d6

Danish spy scandal: Ex-minister accused of state secrets leak

The case against Claus Hjort Frederiksen comes after an ex-intelligence chief faced similar charges. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nsDYHD

Earth’s interior is cooling faster than expected

Researchers have demonstrated in the lab how well a mineral common at the boundary between the Earth's core and mantle conducts heat. This leads them to suspect that the Earth's heat may dissipate sooner than previously thought. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rgCsty

Single page of Spider-Man comic sells for over $3.3m

An auction house in Dallas erupted into cheers when the record-smashing bid won out. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZ5p0U

Tesla starts accepting once-joke cryptocurrency Dogecoin

Elon Musk's plans send the value of the cryptocurrency soaring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qqpVEC

Meet a colorful but colorblind spider

An international team of researchers found that the brightly colored jumping spider Saitis barbipes could not see its own vivid reds. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FsomdE

Bayern defender diagnosed with mild myocarditis

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies stops training after the club detect signs of heart muscle inflammation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33BKFQQ

A glimpse of Jewish life before World War Two

A huge trove of artefacts that was saved from the Nazis offers a fascinating glimpse of a lost era. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34J2FZX

Novak Djokovic: Australians react to tennis star's second visa cancellation

People in Melbourne react as Australia revokes tennis star Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34RKrWn

The puzzle of America's record Covid hospital rate

Europe has fewer Covid patients in hospital now. Why are the US and Canada bucking the Omicron trend? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zYKcUL

The ‘Platypus’ of the crab world was an active predator that lurked the Cretaceous seas

Researchers describe the unusually large optical features of Callichimaera perplexa, a 95-million-year-old crab fossil discovered in Colombia. The findings suggest Callichimaera perplexa was a highly visual, swimming predator. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3rcPgAV

Regrowing knee cartilage with an electric kick

Bioengineers successfully regrew cartilage in a rabbit's knee, a promising hop toward healing joints in humans. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3flk3WY

Microplastic pollution linger in rivers for years before entering oceans

Because rivers are in near-constant motion, researchers previously assumed lightweight microplastics quickly flowed through rivers, rarely interacting with riverbed sediments. With new simulations, researchers now have discovered hyporheic exchange -- a process in which surface water mixes with water in the riverbed -- can trap lightweight microplastics that otherwise might be expected to float. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3KcfOLA

Predator species help to buffer climate change impacts on biodiversity

Predator species may buffer the negative impacts of climate change by mitigating against the loss of biodiversity, according to new research. The team of scientists behind the discovery say their findings underline the importance of conserving biodiversity, and top predators in particular, and highlight the potential for species extinctions to worsen the effects of climate change on ecosystems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FtRuky

Epigenetic mechanisms for parent-specific genetic activation decoded

Hereditary diseases as well as cancers and cardiovascular diseases may be associated with a phenomenon known as genomic imprinting, in which only the maternally or paternally inherited gene is active. An international research team has now investigated the mechanisms responsible for the deactivation of the genes. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3FphjCn

Novak Djokovic and the unanswered questions

Novak Djokovic is facing a number of questions over his activities after testing positive for Covid. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fp2zDx

New discovery on regulation of organelle contacts

A pioneering study has revealed how cellular compartments (organelles) are able to control how much they interact and cooperate. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fns0KY

El Salvador journalists and activists hacked with spyware, report says

Those targeted include Carlos Martínez, who wrote about alleged talks between the government and gangs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3FoqUcw

Covid: Half of France's schools could close as teachers strike

About 75% of primary teachers are expected to strike as they complain about confusing testing rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HZrOOr

Rust: Armourer on Alec Baldwin film sues prop supplier over ammunition supply

Hannah Gutierrez-Reed seeks unspecified damages from ammunition supplier Seth Kenney and his company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33uCpCa

Canada: Unvaccinated father loses right to see his child

The father is not allowed to see the 12-year-old until next month - unless he gets vaccinated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rc0NQZ

Australia equals hottest day on record at 50.7C

Osnlow in Western Australia recorded 50.7C on Thursday, equalling a record set in 1962. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rhQHhs

Novak Djokovic: Newsreaders caught in expletive-laden rant

A leaked video shows Australian journalists giving candid opinions on the tennis star's visa saga. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zZk4JC

Wearable air sampler assesses personal exposure to SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have developed a passive air sampler clip that can help assess personal exposure to SARS-CoV-2, which could be especially helpful for workers in high-risk settings, such as restaurants or health care facilities. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3K8nCxB

Alps murders: French police arrest suspect over killing of British family

Three members of a British family and a French cyclist were shot dead in the French Alps. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3reCqCn

Greek sailing coach in rape trial over MeToo revelations

When an Olympic champion spoke out about abuse, a young woman alleged she was raped by her coach. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3Fmz2ds

Baby found by teenagers in -20C in Siberia doing well

The parents of one of the teenagers wish to adopt the little girl if relatives cannot be found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3GpskVI

Love theory in kidnap of Italian lured to Africa

Prosecutors say a businessman may have been duped into going to Ivory Coast by an online scammer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JXpjOm

Aras Amiri: British Council says jailed employee freed by Iran

Aras Amiri, an Iranian citizen, has returned to the UK after being acquitted of spying on appeal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qmBKLK

Arctic coasts in transition

Arctic coasts are characterized by sea ice, permafrost and ground ice. This makes them particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, which is already accelerating rapid coastal erosion. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3fdvkse

Brazil rains: Minas Gerais hit by deadly landslides and floods

Landslides and flooding caused by torrential rains have killed at least 10 people in Minas Gerais. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fdhZQG

'He was like a lighthouse' - Sidney Poitier's daughter posts moving tribute

"I know people know he was good, but I don't think they know the depth of his goodness." from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3nmsqpp

Within a dinosaur’s head: Ankylosaur was sluggish and deaf

Scientists took a closer look at the braincase of a dinosaur from Austria. The group examined the fossil with a micro-CT and found surprising new details: it was sluggish and deaf. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3feJ7P6

World Bank warns global economy faces grim outlook

The bank predicts a "pronounced slowdown", with global economic growth falling to 4.1% this year from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3f9dIhb

Arctic thaw threatens human habitation

New research shows the huge threat posed by permafrost thaw to millions living in the Arctic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/34G0d6C

Sleep deprivation increases serotonin 2a receptor response in brain

Researchers have identified the effects of an environmental stressor, sleep deprivation, that could alter the balance controlled by antipsychotic drugs and impact individuals with schizophrenia. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3feESTG

Medieval warhorses were surprisingly small in stature

Medieval warhorses are often depicted as massive and powerful beasts, but in reality many were no more than pony-sized by modern standards, a new study shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/31IYdt3

Novak Djokovic family end press conference after Covid event question

The tennis star's family ends a press conference, refusing to be drawn on his positive Covid test. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q7OIwV

Breakthrough into the cause of male infertility

Scientists have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility. This breakthrough in understanding the underlying cause of male infertility offers hope of better treatment options for patients in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qczzL1

Djokovic's brother: We fight for truth and justice

Djordje Djokovic, speaks about supporting the tennis star during his detention in Australia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ndkTJp

Catalyst surface analysed at atomic resolution

A research team has visualized the three-dimensional structure of the surface of catalyst nanoparticles at atomic resolution. This structure plays a decisive role in the activity and stability of the particles. The detailed insights were achieved with a combination of atom probe tomography, spectroscopy and electron microscopy. Nanoparticle catalysts can be used, for example, in the production of hydrogen for the chemical industry. To optimize the performance of future catalysts, it is essential to understand how it is affected by the three-dimensional structure. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GgZ3MA

Novak Djokovic's mother: We're here to celebrate our son's victory

Dijana Djokovic speaks at a press conference after her son Novak had his Australian visa reinstated. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qdWPrG

Swedish PM under fire for illegal immigrant cleaner

Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson says she was assured all company employees were working legally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31G69LA

Bronx fire: 'A horrific, painful moment ' says New York City Mayor Eric Adams

At least 19 people, including nine children, have died after a fire in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JRvaoq

New York fire: At least 19 killed in apartment block blaze

There were nine children among the fatalities in the fire, which took hold on Sunday in the Bronx. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6U80K

Scala dei Turchi: Sicily's famed cliffs streaked red by vandals

Sicily's Scala dei Turchi are visited by thousands of tourists every year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G6S2Oq

Afcon 2021: Cameroon beat Burkina Faso 2-1 in opening game

Hosts Cameroon come from behind to beat Burkina Faso in an absorbing opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zOndfe

Study sets framework for precision surveillance of colorectal cancer

A team of researchers has revealed some of the mechanisms by which polyps develop into colorectal cancer, setting the framework for improved surveillance for the cancer utilizing precision medicine. Their study describes findings from a single-cell transcriptomic and imaging atlas of the two most common colorectal polyps found in humans: conventional adenomas and serrated polyps. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3r4ajp9

Novel brainstem circuit gives rise to the rhythms of vocalization

The vocal sounds of humans -- laughing, crying, and the babbling of babies -- have the same rhythmic quality as the sounds made by many mammals, songbirds, and even some species of fish. Researchers have discovered that a small cluster of neurons in the brain stem not only regulates tempo but also coordinates vocalization with breathing. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34tpznX

At least five dead after Brazil cliff collapses on boats

Another 20 are missing after the cliff fell onto boats in a lake in the south-east of the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HJMIkw

Basmah bint Saud: Saudi princess released from jail after almost three years

Princess Basma bint Saud and her daughter were held without charge for almost three years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HNRBZI

NASA's Webb Telescope reaches major milestone as mirror unfolds

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope team fully deployed its 21-foot, gold-coated primary mirror, successfully completing the final stage of all major spacecraft deployments to prepare for science operations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3taxOzQ

Anxiety and PTSD linked to increased myelin in brain's gray matter

Scientists have shown in both anxious rats and military veterans with PTSD that acute stress is associated with increased myelination of axons in areas of the brain associated with memory and emotions. These areas in the brain's gray matter are normally only lightly myelinated. Since myelin speeds communication in the brain, the increased myelination may be making some neural circuits hyperresponsive to memories of trauma. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3n7vwh2

Marilyn Bergman: Oscar-winning lyricist dies at 93

Together with her husband, Bergman wrote songs for legends like Barbara Streisand and Fred Astaire. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31ComcX

Heavy snow leaves many dead in northern Pakistan

Would-be tourists travelled to see the unusual amount of snow but around 1,000 cars became stranded in a blizzard. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3JQ7Xmx

Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

The site, a fire burning for decades in a huge desert gas crater, is a popular tourist attraction. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q4DRUA

Kazakhstan unrest: Ex-intelligence chief arrested for treason

Karim Massimov's arrest comes in the wake of violent, nationwide anti-government protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3q98isw

Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict: Dozens killed in airstrike at camp, say aid staff

Aid workers in northern Ethiopia say 56 people are killed in a strike on a camp for the displaced. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3G4b4VE

Truck spends three days dangling over China cliff

The driver is said to have tried to reverse on a narrow mountain road. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zEdZ5c

Sidney Poitier: The actor who broke down Hollywood's racial barriers

Sidney Poitier, the actor and director who helped break down Hollywood's racial barriers, dies aged 94. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HIN2Qn

Light–matter interactions simulated on the world’s fastest supercomputer

Researchers have developed a computational approach for simulating interactions between matter and light at the atomic scale. The team tested their method by modeling light -- matter interactions in a thin film of amorphous silicon dioxide, composed of more than 10,000 atoms, using the world's fastest supercomputer, Fugaku. The proposed approach is highly efficient and could be used to study a wide range of phenomena in nanoscale optics and photonics. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/33dmFD7

Integrated photonics for quantum technologies

An international team of leading scientists has compiled a comprehensive overview of the potential, global outlook, background and frontiers of integrated photonics. The paper is a roadmap for integrated photonic circuits for quantum technologies. The review outlines underlying technologies, presents the current state of play of research and describes possible future applications. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EYj09G

Exercise alters brain chemistry to protect aging synapses

When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition, a new study has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3zE4DGn

Why people deceive themselves

A philosophy team analyzed the role self-deception plays in everyday life and the strategies people use to deceive themselves. The team described four strategies used to stabilize and shield the positive self-image. According to their theory, self-deception helps people to stay motivated in difficult situations. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qVvav4

Seeking a way of preventing audio models for AI machine learning from being fooled

Warnings have emerged about the unreliability of the metrics used to detect whether an audio perturbation designed to fool AI models can be perceived by humans. Researchers show that the distortion metrics used to detect intentional perturbations in audio signals are not a reliable measure of human perception, and have proposed a series of improvements. These perturbations, designed to be imperceptible, can be used to cause erroneous predictions in artificial intelligence. Distortion metrics are applied to assess how effective the methods are in generating such attacks. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eY5msH

Novak Djokovic: Serbs seethe over tennis hero's entry ban

Compatriots rally behind their icon as he fights deportation from Australia over vaccine rules. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3HB9OJS

School closures led to more sleep and better quality of life for adolescents

The school closures in spring 2020 had a negative effect on the health and well-being of many young people. But homeschooling also had a positive flipside: Thanks to sleeping longer in the morning, many teenagers reported improved health and health-related quality of life. The study authors therefore believe school days should begin later in the morning. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3GhPcq9

Kazakhstan unrest: Why have there been riots and deaths?

Security forces have killed dozens of suspected rioters and Russian troops have been called in. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3n1QVZ4

Virtual Reality could help make therapy easier

A new study has found 30 per cent of people prefer to talk about their negative experiences with a virtual reality avatar, rather than a person. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qTZ1DZ

Capitol riots: Trump tried to prevent peaceful transition, says Biden

US President Joe Biden says the country must make sure the US Capitol attacks never happen again. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rcp6P1

Nearly 2 million children worldwide develop asthma as a result of breathing in traffic- related pollution

Nearly 2 million new cases of pediatric asthma every year may be caused by a traffic-related air pollutant, a problem particularly important in big cities around the world, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eYgtSk

Kew scientists name new tree after Leonardo DiCaprio

The tree grows only in an African rainforest the actor and conservationist helped save from logging. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/33asgud

New target may help protect bones as we age

Drugs we take like prednisone can weaken our bones and so can aging, and scientists working to prevent both have some of the first evidence that the best target may not be the logical one. They are finding that in aging bone, the mineralocorticoid receptor, better known for its role in blood pressure regulation, is a key factor in bone health. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HEDtlG

Suppressing the Auger recombination process in quantum dots

Quantum Dot (QD) is a nanometer-sized semiconductor nanocrystal that has unique optical properties such as the ability to emit light in the range of optical frequencies depending on its size. QDs have already been applied to practical optoelectronic applications including light-emitting displays, solar cells, photodetectors, and lasers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EXx4QN

Niger police seize record 200kg of cocaine from mayor's car

The mayor and his driver are arrested for allegedly trying to transport the record haul to Libya. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPbXLm

Ancient Maya lessons on surviving drought

A new study casts doubt on drought as the driver of ancient Mayan civilization collapse. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3qPiCFw

System recognizes hand gestures to expand computer input on a keyboard

Researchers are developing a new technology that uses hand gestures to carry out commands on computers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3zqg5p6

How oral bacteria suppress protection against viral growth

Researchers have discovered details of how proteins produced by oral epithelial cells protect humans against viruses entering the body through the mouth. They also found that oral bacteria can suppress the activity of these cells, increasing vulnerability to infection. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3HCG6Er

Study reveals more hostile conditions on Earth as life evolved

During long portions of the past 2.4 billion years, the Earth may have been more 'inhospitable' to life than scientists previously thought, according to new computer simulations. Using a state-of-the-art climate model, researchers now believe the level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation reaching the Earth's surface could have been underestimated, with UV levels being up to ten times higher. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3ERkvq4

Can a goldfish drive a car on land?

Are animals' innate navigational abilities universal or are they restricted to their home environments? Researchers designed a set of wheels under a goldfish tank with a camera system to record and translate the fish's movements into forward and back and side to side directions to the wheels. By doing so, they discovered that a goldfish's navigational ability supersedes its watery environs. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3zqIxqV

South Africa's Zondo commission report: Scandal, bullying and fear

A report reveals how a business family allegedly secured control of South Africa under ex-President Zuma. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zr6q1D

Babies born during pandemic's first year score slightly lower on a developmental screening test

Babies born during the pandemic's first year -- even to moms who did not have COVID during pregnancy -- scored lower on a screening test of social and motor skills compared to pre-pandemic babies, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3eThsmJ

Earth isn’t 'super' because the sun had rings before planets

Before the solar system had planets, the sun had rings -- bands of dust and gas similar to Saturn's rings -- that likely played a role in Earth's formation, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/34ttrpj

Prosecutor drops Andrew Cuomo groping charge

Accuser is 'credible', district attorney says, but there is not enough evidence to move forward. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qMXIH5

Climate change, invasive species drive native trout declines

Researchers have found that climate change drives native trout declines by reducing stream habitat and facilitating the expansion of invasive trout species. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EOF6v3

Yuzhou: Second Chinese city forced into Covid lockdown

Yuzhou, with its population of 1.1 million, is shut down after just three cases are found. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qPcjl3

Gene involved in sense of smell could play a role in the spread of breast cancer to the brain

An olfactory receptor typically associated with the sense of smell may also trigger breast cancer cells to metastasize through a signaling pathway to the brain, bones and lung. Future research could potentially lead to an inhibitor of OR5B21 to prevent cellular invasion and metastasis, thus prolonging the lives of breast cancer patients. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/32Rt1IB

California twins born 15 minutes apart in two different years

Aylin Trujillo arrived exactly at midnight on 1 January 2022, 15 minutes after her brother Alfredo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EVVFp3

Inverted order: The direction of your DNA may be as important as which parent it came from

Researchers generated mice with a specific DNA sequence inverted to determine if orientation affects expression of a gene called H19. Expression can also be impacted if the surrounding DNA is altered by a process called methylation. Interestingly, methylation was only relevant when the inverted sequence was inherited from the father. When inherited from the mother, the inversion had the opposite effect on H19 expression, suggesting a more complex mechanism is at play. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3EREC7x

Prince Andrew accuser’s deal with Epstein released

It shows Virginia Giuffre agreed not to sue anyone who could be described as a "potential defendant". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3qID62C

Covid-19: French MPs get death threats over support for vaccine pass

They report the threats as they consider tougher restrictions on unvaccinated people in France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3EPgxOL

David Bowie: Singer's estate sells rights to his entire body of work to WCM

Warner Chappell Music say they are "immensely proud" to be "chosen as caretakers". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3zmprSz

COVID-19 patients have severely increased levels of oxidative stress and oxidant damage, and glutathione deficiency, study finds

Patients hospitalized with COVID-19 had significantly increased levels of oxidative stress and oxidant damage, and markedly reduced levels of glutathione, the most abundant physiological antioxidant, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3zmUDRR

South Africa parliament fire flares up again

Firefighters are trying to douse the blaze which reignited hours after it was said to be under control. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3mS74jx

Self-healing nanomaterials usable in solar panels and other electronic devices

The field of self-repairing materials is rapidly expanding, and what used to be science fiction might soon become reality, thanks to scientists who developed eco-friendly nanocrystal semiconductors capable of self-healing. Their findings describe the process, in which a group of materials called double perovskites display self-healing properties after being damaged by the radiation of an electron beam. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3sRYFAo

COVID-19 can trigger self-attacking antibodies