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Bulgari store in Paris robbed in broad daylight

Video shows suspects making a getaway on motorbikes from the city's flagship Bulgari store. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xyOW2j8

Sudan crisis: Chaos at port as thousands rush to leave

The BBC's Chief International Correspondent Lyse Doucet reports from Port Sudan as thousands flee. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tTqBMDn

Khartoum branch of Sudan Central Bank in flames

Video shows a fire raging at a bank in the heart of the capital, Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cL1Fxjg

Portugal: Four dead after suspected pigeon racer dispute

A man in Portugal reportedly shot three people before killing himself in a feud related to pigeons. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Hj9q7k

Drone captures moment lost child is found

The child was located in scrubland near Ellensburg, Washington, after she ran off and was reported missing. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/P9aWN3r

Ludhiana gas: Mystery leak kills 11 in Indian city

Women and children are among those killed after inhaling an unknown substance in an industrial city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TXtKpmu

Ukraine war: Video shows huge flames rising from Crimea oil tank

Thick, dark smoke fills the sky above the depot after it was reportedly hit by a drone. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zy1FD8O

Twilight zone at risk from climate change

Life in the ocean's 'twilight zone' could decline dramatically due to climate change, new research suggests. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/rQn4IwD

Gunman kills five, including child, at Texas home

Police in Cleveland, Texas are looking for the suspect, described as a Mexican man carrying a rifle. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pQaoGh

Casting a safety net: A reliable machine learning approach for analyzing coalescing black holes

An interdisciplinary team has developed an algorithm that immediately checks its own calculations of merging black holes' properties and corrects its result if necessary -- inexpensively and rapidly. The machine learning method provides very accurate information about the observed gravitational waves and will be ready for use when the global network of gravitational-wave detectors starts its next observing run in May. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/V6eFA1T

How spheres become worms

A previously unknown form of hydrogel formation has been elucidated: chemists found unusual interactions between polymers. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2bZnPRA

Barack Obama and friends surprise Barcelona restaurant

Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg joined the ex-US president for dinner in the Catalan capital. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zflPv2C

Sudan family: 'No words can describe this moment'

Muammar Ali sees his three-month old baby daughter, Wahaj, for the first time, as his family joins him in the UK from Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u4ystO1

More than 200 migrants die off Tunisia in just 10 days

An official says morgues are running out of space as the number of attempted crossings soars, from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KfyjJWH

Ukraine war: Ex-BBC journalist Bondarenko killed on front line

Oleksandr Bondarenko had volunteered to defend his country at the start of Russia's 2022 invasion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mi3Op18

Abundance of urban honeybees adversely impacts wild bee populations

Researchers argue that the rapid growth in urban honeybee-keeping over the past decade may be negatively impacting nearby wild bee populations. Small bees with limited foraging ranges may be especially at risk, they write. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/inbgOvL

Vietnam arrests 65 for drug smuggling in toothpaste tubes

Vietnam is a major drug-trafficking hub despite having some of the harshest drug laws in the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5OC2Lo7

Eva Green: Actress wins High Court dispute over $1m film fee

The French star argued she was owed her payment for a sci-fi film that never got made. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e7bfQzL

Mike Pence testifies in criminal probe of Trump and Capitol riot

The former US vice-president sat for more than seven hours before a federal grand jury, sources say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Cg6NOZ

Extreme April heat continues in Spain

Parts of Spain are seeing almost 40C this week with temperatures more akin to summer than the middle of spring. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ylgJAXi

Sudan fighting: South Sudan man crowdfunds Khartoum evacuation

Akoc Manhiem is arranging trucks to evacuate South Sudanese people from the fighting in Sudan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rzJ9yv1

Gough Island: Worker sought for one of world's remotest places

Reaching Gough Island, a British territory, involves a seven-day boat ride from South Africa. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UIeC7Kd

Who is Bryan Freedman, the lawyer said to represent Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson?

Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson reportedly have the same man on speed dial: attorney Bryan Freedman. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4WJEkFL

Facebook owner Meta’s profits exceed expectations

It said AI was "driving good results" across its business - which has slashed jobs worldwide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pdyVOtC

Turkey's Erdogan falls ill on TV and cancels election rallies

Turkey's president suspends election campaign events after a TV interview abruptly comes to a halt. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/K3kQdoh

Pet rabbits need freedom to exercise, study finds

Pet rabbits have higher levels of the stress hormone -- corticosterone -- and show activity rebound when kept in small hutches with restricted exercise, new research has found. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QxdiwbA

Walking a leashed dog associated with risk of traumatic brain injury among adults

Finger fracture, traumatic brain injury, and shoulder sprain or strain were the three most common injuries related to leash-dependent dog walking among adults treated in U.S. emergency rooms from 2001 to 2020. Researchers have found that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) were the second most common injury among adults treated in U.S. emergency rooms for injuries related to walking a leashed dog from 2001 to 2020. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EPkCLix

Sudan crisis: Wounded British doctor in desperate plea to UK government

A British doctor who was shot is desperate to get out of Sudan, but won't leave his mother. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a20nfTC

'Smart' tech is coming to a city near you

Confusion, concern when it comes to smart cities: Americans worry that the promise and peril of smart city tech ranging from air quality sensors to gunshot detectors will not be evenly felt across communities, survey reveals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ojkZvWV

Researchers find rhythmic brain activity helps to maintain temporary memories

New research shows that rhythmic brain activity is key to temporarily maintaining important information in memory. Researchers found brain rhythms -- or patterns of neuronal activity -- organize the bursts of activity in the brain that maintain short-term connections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QTaVsgn

Dennis Barnes: Teen receives more than $9m in university scholarship offers

Dennis Barnes has got into 125 schools and is hoping for more so he can reach $10m in offers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5fFpL3H

Statue mocking Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos appears in Madrid

The statue of the ex-king pointing a rifle at a sculpture of a bear mocks his love of hunting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TMamZEU

US women arrested in Sydney with golden gun in luggage

The 24-carat gold-plated weapon was found in the woman's luggage after flying from Los Angeles. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DvaisJP

ispace: Japan Moon landing would be first by private firm

Only the United States, Russia and China have successfully landed a spacecraft on the Moon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/PezpomC

Turkish mass arrests target Kurdish areas ahead of election

At least 126 people are held, before Turks vote in a May election that could bring down the president. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dAVzGvT

Vaccine printer could help vaccines reach more people

Researchers have designed a tabletop-sized vaccine printer that could be scaled up to produce hundreds of vaccine doses in a day and deployed anywhere vaccines are needed. The vaccine doses are contained within microneedle patches that can be stored long-term at room temperature and applied to the skin, avoiding the need for injections. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/gah9ftb

Far-right Meloni joins Italians marking liberation from fascism

The origins of Giorgia Meloni's far-right party lie in Italy's post-fascist past. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsDCUG1

Curious Alaskan moose visits the cinema for an evening snack

Cinema staff were left shocked when the wild animal decided to wander into their cinema. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CLmg6lv

Transforming highways for high-speed travel and energy transport

Researchers developed a proof of concept for a superconducting highway that could transport vehicles and electricity, cooling the necessary superconductors with a pipeline of liquid hydrogen. Most magnetic levitation designs feature the superconductor inside the vehicle, which is suspended above a magnetic track. The authors decided to flip that arrangement upside down, putting the superconductor on the ground and giving each vehicle a magnet. The result is a system with multiple uses, placing it within the realm of affordability. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Sm04toH

Cryo-imaging lifts the lid on fuel cell catalyst layers

Thanks to a novel combination of cryogenic transmission electron tomography and deep learning, EPFL researchers have provided a first look at the nanostructure of platinum catalyst layers, revealing how they could be optimized for fuel cell efficiency. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Z1g2vJ3

Arterial stiffness may cause metabolic syndrome in adolescents via an increase in fasting insulin and LDL cholesterol

Arterial stiffness may be a novel risk factor for metabolic syndrome in teens. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/x04bF8P

Sudan fighting: Civilian death toll rising as thousands flee

Officials in South Sudan say 10,000 people have arrived at the country's border in recent days. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GwoMK91

Twitter gives fake Disney account verified status

The gold tick confirmation appeared despite the account holder saying he had not paid for it. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2cCkofF

Israel arrests Jordanian MP for alleged gun-smuggling

The lawmaker is suspected of trying to smuggle hundreds of weapons into the West Bank, reports say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Es6Tjfc

Second cheetah brought to India from Africa dies

Two of the 20 big cats brought to India since last year are now dead. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xLMzWoq

Long distance voyaging among the Pacific Islands

An international team of researchers has used geochemical fingerprinting to reconstruct long-distance voyages between central and western Pacific Islands during the last millennium A.D. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/BNP0Tvc

James Cleverly: British diplomats evacuated after specific threats in Sudan

UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly says the embassy in Khartoum has been closed and staff re-located. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/SumfF63

British diplomats evacuated from Sudan

British diplomats and their families evacuated from Sudan in a "complex and rapid" operation, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirms from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fDUmowg

Cheaper method for making woven displays and smart fabrics -- of any size or shape

Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles -- incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage -- that can be produced inexpensively, in any shape or size, using the same machines used to make the clothing we wear every day. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/JbRKOyC

Thabo Bester: Body used in South African rapist's prison break identified

Notorious South African rapist Thabo Bester faked his own death to break out of prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZmgJLH

Twitter restores blue tick to high profile accounts

Twitter restores the verified blue badge to accounts that insist they did not pay for a subscription. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fp1rSKT

Kenya cult deaths: 21 bodies found in investigation into 'starvation cult'

A preacher in custody allegedly told followers to starve themselves in order to "meet Jesus". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/RaDivf6

Flambé fire kills two in Madrid restaurant

Another ten people are injured after plastic plants caught fire as a waiter flambéed a dish. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kPhvKgq

Dame Edna's memorable moments in 60 seconds

A look back at some laughs from the comedian, Barry Humphries, best known for character Dame Edna Everage. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yCSgkFR

Arctic ice algae heavily contaminated with microplastics

The alga Melosira arctica, which grows under Arctic sea ice, contains ten times as many microplastic particles as the surrounding seawater. This concentration at the base of the food web poses a threat to creatures that feed on the algae at the sea surface. Clumps of dead algae also transport the plastic with its pollutants particularly quickly into the deep sea -- and can thus explain the high microplastic concentrations in the sediment there. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/aAFgDMJ

Barry Humphries: The satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by Dame Edna Everage

The talented actor, satirist and comedian whose life was dominated by his gaudy alter-ego. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ZWYsEa2

Foreign nationals to be evacuated from Sudan - army

Nationals from the US, UK, France and China are to be evacuated as fighting in Sudan enters second week. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5XexIzb

My Pillow boss Mike Lindell to pay $5m to man over bogus election claim

The My Pillow boss challenged all-comers to prove his data wrong. A software expert did exactly that. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VyI1DnC

Quantum entanglement could make accelerometers and dark matter sensors more accurate

The 'spooky action at a distance' that once unnerved Einstein may be on its way to being as pedestrian as the gyroscopes that currently measure acceleration in smartphones. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3APT54E

Is time up for Twitter?

What Elon Musk's blue checkmark shake-up could mean for the platform's future. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T0DsZ5g

Eid 2023: Muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Millions of Muslims are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, one of the biggest events in the Islamic calendar. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5tSQq0m

Watch moment Russian warplane accidentally bombs Belgorod

CCTV video captured the explosion at an intersection in Belgorod. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kYmRvOG

Inside a homemade cocaine-smuggling submarine

The BBC is given access to the "narco-sub" known to have brought cocaine from South America to Europe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/53eZE2w

New cause identified for metabolic disease that strikes Native Americans

Researchers have identified the cause of an inherited metabolic disease common among people with Lumbee and other Native American heritage, overturning decades of settled science and pointing to new, more effective therapies. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/pFZuJAD

Nanoparticles provoke immune response against tumors but avoid side effects

Researchers find that when immunostimulatory drugs called imidazoquinolines are delivered using specialized bottlebrush nanoparticles, the drugs provoke the immune system to attack tumors while eliminating the side effects that occur when the drugs are given on their own. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/dnF9tbc

Informed by mechanics and computation, flexible bioelectronics can better conform to a curvy body

Today, foldable phones are ubiquitous. Now, using models that predict how well a flexible electronic device will conform to spherical surfaces, engineers could usher in a new era in which these bendy devices can integrate seamlessly with parts of the human body. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3SZa4bu

Newfound link between Alzheimer's and iron could lead to new medical interventions

A new study in Science Advances adds weight to a growing body of evidence that iron dysregulation may play an important role in Alzheimer's disease and therefore might provide a better target for treatments than amyloid beta plaques. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QZiGBkm

Simple addition to corn bran could boost grain's nutritional value 15-35%

What if, by adding a couple of cell layers inside a corn kernel, the grain could become significantly richer in essential nutrients like iron, zinc, and protein? Such an improvement could benefit people who rely on corn for a large portion of their diet, as in many parts of the global south. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/5X7B9Pc

Fan tribute balloons and notes for K-pop star Moonbin

Moonbin's fans lit candles, left flowers and shared videos across social media, paying tribute to the artist. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rcev7s3

Venezuela corruption: 15-year sentence for Hugo Chávez's nurse

Claudia Díaz starts a long jail sentence in the US after being found guilty of money laundering. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GxSwQV5

The $787m from Fox speaks volumes, Dominion lawyer says

The broadcaster agreed to pay $787m to settle a defamation lawsuit from the voting machine company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9cqRDBU

Processing data at the speed of light

Scientists have developed an extremely small and fast nano-excitonic transistor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/N4UQ3IB

Italian outcry over Lollobrigida 'ethnic replacement' remarks

In a speech about birth rates, the agriculture minister uses a phrase linked to white supremacists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HMtlZfJ

Danish reporters see armed men on Admiral Vladimirsky

Danish TV reporters film armed men watching them as they approach a Russian ship. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5IfSvx0

Macron tries to escape French pension row with street song

The French leader tries to relaunch his presidency as a video is shared by a group linked to the far right. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8Ud9DPu

New Zealand cat-killing competition for children axed after backlash

Organisers said the fundraising event for a local school had been aimed at protecting native birds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/L1H3XB7

Researchers develop carbon-negative concrete

A viable formula for a carbon-negative, environmentally friendly concrete that is nearly as strong as regular concrete has been developed.  In a proof-of-concept work, the researchers infused regular cement with environmentally friendly biochar, a type of charcoal made from organic waste, that had been strengthened beforehand with concrete wastewater. The biochar was able to suck up to 23% of its weight in carbon dioxide from the air while still reaching a strength comparable to ordinary cement. The research could significantly reduce carbon emissions of the concrete industry, which is one of the most energy- and carbon-intensive of all manufacturing industries. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/scMgdHz

Sudan: Explosion near military headquarters in Khartoum

This explosion took place near a military building in Khartoum - the area has seen heavy fighting. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DkmMqUG

Ralph Yarl: Doctors cannot believe boy survived shooting, mother says

The 16-year-old who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell in Missouri is recovering at home. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/odW1TKR

Sudan conflict: No water, no light as fighting rages on

A resident of Sudan's capital tells of running out of drinking water as battles rage for a fourth day. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/B8p9dgo

Female butterflies breed despite male shortage

Female monarch butterflies have no trouble finding a mate -- even when a parasite kills most of the males, new research shows. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/WcHVpUD

Italian police find cocaine packages floating in the sea off Sicily

Italian police said it was probably "one of the largest" drug hauls ever made in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o8ZOkTS

Ukraine war: As the dust settles, did the US leaks reveal anything important?

After weeks of scrutiny, did the US leaks really give us an insight how the war in Ukraine is progressing? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dRCFDqI

Sudan crisis: Burhan and Hemedti - the two generals at the heart of the conflict

Gen Burhan and Gen Dagalo's tense relationship has spiralled into conflict engulfing the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5qYmbN6

Starship: Musk's big rocket launch stopped during countdown

The launch of Space X's Starship is postponed at the last minute. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2YlGmtQ

Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752

Victims' families say the sentencing of 10 low-ranking officers is "meaningless and unacceptable". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f038oyR

IS truffle attacks: At least 31 killed in Syrian desert ambush

IS militants have killed more than 150 people searching for truffles in the Syrian desert this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1oFDqRS

Angry Birds: Sega in talks to buy video game maker Rovio

The Japan-based entertainment giant Sega is in discussions over a deal for Rovio reportedly worth $1bn. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zRareDy

How artificial intelligence is matching drugs to patients

Health-tech firms around the world are increasingly using AI to help tailor drugs for patients. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XebWUDr

Sudan: People take shelter as blasts shake Khartoum

People take cover in Sudan's capital as the army clash with paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ka6uip7

Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war

Residents say stray bullets and threatened neighbourhood sweeps by armed forces mean nowhere is safe. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/uhCzHAF

Atiq Ahmed: Moments before former Indian MP shot

Dramatic scenes show the moments just before former MP Atiq Ahmed was gunned down in Prayagraj. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GSR6y2e

Australia climate protest: Rising Tide activists shovel coal off train

Some 50 protesters are arrested after halting cargo bound for the country's top coal export terminal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CiEpvwr

It's all in the wrist: Energy-efficient robot hand learns how not to drop the ball

Researchers have designed a low-cost, energy-efficient robotic hand that can grasp a range of objects -- and not drop them -- using just the movement of its wrist and the feeling in its 'skin'. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zs7yMZa

Shift to 'flash droughts' as climate warms

'Flash droughts' have become more frequent due to human-caused climate change and this trend is predicted to accelerate in a warmer future, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ANnvYpg

Sudan fighting: The military rivalry behind the clashes in Khartoum

The fighting is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the military leadership. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GXAwJMI

Japan: Kishida smoke bomb sparks memories of slain PM Abe

The incident comes as a shock, occurring only nine months after Shinzo Abe's murder. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/drnQyYZ

Tastes differ -- even among North Atlantic killer whales

Killer whales (also known as orcas) are intelligent predators. While it's known that killer whales in the Pacific Northwest exploit widely different food types, even within the same region, we know much less about the feeding habits of those found throughout the North Atlantic. Thanks to a new technique, it is now possible to quantify the proportion of different prey that killer whales in the North Atlantic are eating by studying the fatty acid patterns in their blubber. As climate change leads to a northward redistribution of killer whales, the results have implications not only for the health and survival of these killer whales, but also in terms of potential impacts on sensitive species within Arctic ecosystems. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/aPFKrU0

Australia espionage: Man accused of passing information to foreign spies

The 55-year-old is said to have met two foreign spies in the Chinese city of Shanghai. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zSD80t5

Extreme athlete Beatriz Flamini leaves cave after 500 days

Beatriz Flamini, an elite sportswoman, is said by her support team to have broken a world record. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aIYRbCK

How bionic arms are being made for Ukrainian soldiers

The BBC had access to a factory in Bristol responsible for creating bionic arms for wounded Ukrainian soldiers from the war. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ARTHc8J

Jack Teixeira: How damaging are US intelligence leaks?

The BBC's Frank Gardner on the impact of 21-year-old Jack Teixeira's highly classified US military leaks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gPYnu54

Beatriz Flamini: Athlete emerges after 500 days living in cave

Beatriz Flamini spent two birthdays in the cave, and kept busy drawing and knitting woolly hats. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1eupSf0

Electrification push will have enormous impacts on critical metals supply chain

The demand for battery-grade lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese and platinum will climb steeply as vehicle electrification speeds up and nations work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through mid-century. This surge in demand will also create a variety of economic and supply-chain problems, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/IPSXyH4

Yemen war: Major prisoner swap raises hopes

Hundreds held by the warring sides are being freed, as momentum builds for an end to the conflict. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahR4Asr

How an African bird might inspire a better water bottle

An extreme closeup of feathers from a bird with an uncanny ability to hold water while it flies could inspire the next generation of absorbent materials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NKogASC

Pollution monitoring through precise detection of gold nanoparticles in woodlice

Researchers introduce a novel imaging method to detect gold nanoparticles in woodlice. Their method, known as four-wave mixing microscopy, flashes light that the gold nanoparticles absorb. The light flashes again and the subsequent scattering reveals the nanoparticles' locations. With information about the quantity, location, and impact of gold nanoparticles within the organism, scientists can better understand the potential harm other metals may have on nature. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CU70FvE

Stopping storms from creating dangerous urban geysers

Researchers develop a computational model of stormwater piping to study storm geysers. They used this model to understand why storm geysers form, what conditions tend to make them worse, and what city planners can do to prevent them from occurring. The authors say the best cure for a storm geyser is bigger pipes; however, that advice is little help to cities with existing pipeline infrastructure. In these systems, the focus must be on minimizing the potential damage by reducing the height of the geysers, the volume of expelled water, or the resulting damage to the pipeline. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/C0pQGLM

Composition of joint lubricant potential culprit behind osteoarthritis

The exact mechanism of cartilage breakdown in osteoarthritis is unknown, but damage from mechanical stress with insufficient self-repair is believed to be the main culprit. The composition of synovial fluid, or joint lubricant, changes significantly: The concentration and molecular weight of hyaluronic acid tends to decrease. Researchers explore the disease-driven breakdown of hyaluronan and the mechanistic implications of these changes on the lubrication and subsequent wear of joints. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/X8DdUtK

Study re-evaluates hazards and climate impacts of massive underwater volcanic eruptions

Material left on the seafloor by bronze-age underwater volcanic eruptions is helping researchers better understand the size, hazards and climate impact of their parent eruptions, according to new research. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/7Bqz3dp

Thabo Bester: South Africa's 'Facebook rapist' deported from Tanzania

Tanzania deports the rapist and murderer who faked his death in jail, and was at large for a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OMFW8El

Daniel Urresti: Peruvian ex-minister complicit in reporter's murder

Daniel Urresti is found guilty of involvement in the brutal 1988 killing of journalist Hugo Bustíos. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gsj93HQ

Churches criticise Israeli curbs on Orthodox Easter event in Jerusalem

Churches in Jerusalem say police are imposing "heavy-handed" restrictions on the Holy Fire ceremony. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/60VWuYb

Six things we learned from Elon Musk interview

The world's second richest man spoke for nearly an hour on a wide range of subjects. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yWsqG49

Elon Musk: What it's like to interview the billionaire Twitter boss

The interview covered everything from the challenges of artificial intelligence to Twitter's current CEO. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/d601qzP

Researchers discover new circuit element

Researchers have identified a new circuit element known as a meminductor. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/tulT47H

Chichen Itza: Archaeologists discover scoreboard for ancient Maya ball game

The carved stone with hieroglyphs was found at the Chichen Itza archaeological site in Mexico. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CE3KvXR

Table tennis brain teaser: Playing against robots makes our brains work harder

Brain scans taken during table tennis reveal differences in how we respond to human versus machine opponents. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9vnfJ7W

Cuba lifts ban on cash deposits in US dollars at banks

Cuba's government announced the surprise move just under two years after the ban came into force. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gHdO2G9

Democrats urge Supreme Court to investigate judge

The conservative Supreme Court justice faces a backlash for free luxury trips he did not disclose. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajQCyM8

Al Jaffee: Record-breaking US cartoonist dies at 102

Best known for his work on Mad magazine, Jaffee was still working up until 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8QlAMye

Myanmar military airstrike kills at least 53 - witnesses

The military has increasingly used air strikes to crush the resistance since they seized power in 2021. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/v2qLPwt

Scientists show how we can anticipate rather than react to extinction in mammals

Most conservation efforts are reactive. Typically, a species must reach threatened status before action is taken to prevent extinction, such as establishing protected areas. A new study shows that we can use existing conservation data to predict which currently unthreatened species could become threatened and take proactive action to prevent their decline before it is too late. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/OxJ4Z1A

WATCH: Entire building tumbles onto road in Mexico

Authorities in Tijuana say the building is the second to collapse in the area following a landslide. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q1IBKs0

New textile unravels warmth-trapping secrets of polar bear fur

Engineers have invented a fabric that concludes the 80-year quest to make a synthetic textile modeled on polar bear fur. The results are already being developed into commercially available products. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/01K2Rap

Ethiopia's Amhara region hit by protests over move to dissolve regional forces

Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Amhara against the decision to scrap regional forces. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4pCiy0t

The Aboriginal artist seeking a donated body 'of British descent'

Nathan Maynard wants non-Indigenous Australians to ask themselves an awkward question. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/hVZFBuW

Ukraine war: Who leaked top secret US documents - and why?

Almost 100 US defence department documents have been leaked - and it is unclear who will benefit. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bmJ5UPC

Songs of grief at funeral for sisters killed in occupied West Bank

The crowd packed into the prayer hall at a cemetery in the settlement of Kfar Etzion. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OpTWxGm

French Alps avalanche: Four hikers killed, others injured

A wall of snow hit a group near Mont Blanc in south-eastern France. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KIlnrBZ

Pope Francis: Easter Mass brings relief to public after pontiff's illness

The pontiff "looked in really good health", said one of the thousands of people in St Peter's Square. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qyaRBkr

Maia and Rina Dee: Funerals of sisters killed in occupied West Bank taking place

Maia and Rina Dee, who used to live in Britain, were shot on their way to a family holiday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JHu3orM

Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire

The talks in Yemen could mean that the eight-year war is coming to an end. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/91oYrvl

Here's how a worm's embryonic cells changed its development potential

Researchers have spotted how specific proteins within the chromosomes of roundworms enable their offspring to produce specialized cells generations later, a startling finding that upends classical thinking that hereditary information for cell differentiation is mostly ingrained within DNA and other genetic factors. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CAIiZHY

Giant sketch in field marks Picasso death anniversary

Dario Gambarin used a tractor to create the portrait on wasteland in Italy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UIXxJSN

British-Israeli sisters killed in West Bank shooting named

Maya and Rina Dee were named in a tweet by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ak4drlS

Thabo Bester: South African murderer who faked death arrested in Tanzania

Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yQTDaW

Iran installs cameras to find women not wearing hijab

Police say increased surveillance will help to combat 'resistance against the hijab law'. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xaWHs3u

Ukraine to export electricity again after months of Russian attacks

Russia's assault on Ukraine's energy infrastructure led to blackouts throughout winter. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5lrHiVg

China conducts military drills around Taiwan Island

On land, by sea and in the air - pictures released by China's state broadcaster show military drills around Taiwan. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eHwqxIO

Researchers leverage cell self-destruction to treat brain tumors

Medical researchers have found that glioblastoma tumor cells are particularly sensitive to ferroptosis -- a type of cell death that can be triggered by removing certain amino acids from the diet. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DmJ1d4i

Study reveals how diet and probiotics boost melanoma immunotherapy response

In mice with melanoma, probiotic bacteria travel from the gut and establish in tumors, where they directly stimulate immune cells to make cancer immunotherapy more effective, according to a new study. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DjSUbit

XXXTentacion: Three men jailed for life over rapper's death

The chart-topping rising star was shot in broad daylight during a 2018 robbery in Florida. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ll0dcZg

Chained woman case: Five jailed in trafficking case that horrified China

The woman - a human trafficking victim - was found locked in a hut with a chain around her neck. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nEWcbhI

Jeremy Renner describes snowplough accident: 'My mistake and I paid for it'

"It's my mistake and I paid for it," the actor says in his first interview since being badly injured. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k3wVEGP

Men and women have different obesity drivers, pointing to the need for tailored interventions

A new study finds sex-specific brain signals that appear to confirm that different drivers lead men and women to develop obesity. The study combined data from several modes of MRI with patients' clinical features and personal histories to identify sex-specific mechanisms in the brain underlying obesity. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/DAbOaGx

France pension protests: One of Macron's favourite cafes in flames

Protesters against raising France's retirement age attack La Rotonde bistro in Paris. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ahzQ8CW

The moment lightning strikes the tip of Toronto's CN Tower

Lightning struck the famous tower early on Wednesday morning. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/V6fZovQ

Michael K Williams: Drug dealer pleads guilty over The Wire actor's death

A man sold the fentanyl-laced heroin in New York which killed The Wire actor, US court hears. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WONxPCm

UK and US walk out on Russia's Lvova-Belova at UN meeting

The UK, US, Albania and Malta walked out as Russia's envoy for children's rights spoke via video. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/noi7VEQ

Lab-grown fat could give cultured meat real flavor and texture

Researchers have successfully bulk-produced fat tissue in the lab that has a similar texture and make-up to naturally occurring fats from animals. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/K5DtqAk

Canada: Body of indigenous woman found in landfill

It is the second body recovered by Winnipeg police from the same landfill in less than a year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/imQy2bg

Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YRaIsop

Terry Gou: Foxconn founder in fresh run for Taiwan presidency

Terry Gou is aiming to be nominated from the Kuomintang, which traditionally favours close ties with China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Kthb8km

A new measurement could change our understanding of the Universe

When it comes to measuring how fast the Universe is expanding, the result depends on which side of the Universe you start from. A recent study has calibrated the best cosmic yardsticks to unprecedented accuracy, shedding new light on what's known as the Hubble tension. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Xo3IKBh

Galaxy clusters yield new evidence for standard model of cosmology

A new study probing the structure and evolution of galaxy clusters shows good agreement with the predictions of standard cosmological models. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/cRLXTir

Irvo Otieno: Death of man in police custody ruled a homicide

The 28-year-old died in March while being transferred from a jail to a mental health facility. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/tDi4c9e

Bangladesh market engulfed by fire as many shops burned down

There have been no reported deaths from the fire, which burned down thousands of shops. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LSd6exD

Ukraine war: Who are Russia's war bloggers and why are they popular?

Vladlen Tatarsky, killed in a cafe blast, was one of Russia's "war correspondents". But who are they? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xdyp0le

The moment Finland joined Nato security alliance

The Finnish foreign minister handed over the accession document, making the country the 31st to join Nato. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FTOq970

Darya Trepova: Russia cafe bomb suspect charged with terrorism

Darya Trepova was arrested on Monday after the St Petersburg killing of pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xZn4jrm

Australian rugby and NFL star Jarryd Hayne guilty of rape

It is the third time the former Parramatta Eels player has faced trial on the same allegations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bHvFKTo

Thermal paint: MXene spray coating can harness infrared radiation for heating or cooling

An international team of researchers has found that a thin coating of MXene -- a type of two-dimensional nanomaterial -- could enhance a material's ability to trap or shed heat. The discovery, which is tied to MXene's ability to regulate the passage of ambient infrared radiation, could lead to advances in thermal clothing, heating elements and new materials for radiative heating and cooling. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mJHRiOQ

Scientists discover hidden crab diversity among coral reefs

The Indo-West Pacific is the largest marine ecosystem on Earth, but scientists who study its diversity have to contend with a problem so well-known it was remarked upon by Charles Darwin: related species in the IWP have similar appearances, making it difficult to assess just how many there are. A new study reveals that nearly identical crab species have one consistently distinguishing feature, which only evolves when their ranges overlap. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/mhsKLuW

Nevado del Ruiz: Residents evacuated from slopes of volcano

Volcanologists warn that a major eruption of Nevado del Ruiz volcano could be likely in upcoming weeks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LmdiWZl

Lightning storm illuminates skies above Illinois

The phenomenon was seen just days series of tornadoes ripped through several US states, including Illinois. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MBZGe7a

Opec oil producers announce surprise cut in output

The cuts by the Opec+ group amount to more than one million barrels per day and are set to push up prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M2KdXfp

Twitter's blue ticks disappear as Musk attacks NY Times

The New York Times Twitter account has lost its blue tick after it said it would not pay to stay verified. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Wg4NHdo

Cafe explosion in St Petersburg kills military blogger

A blast in a St Petersburg cafe kills Russian Vladlen Tatarsky, who blogged from the Ukraine frontline. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YwIhjfl

Ryuichi Sakamoto: Japanese electronic music maestro dies

The award-winning composer and producer, whose fans included David Bowie, has died aged 71. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NtDJFzO

Harsh discipline increases risk of children developing lasting mental health problems

Harsh discipline from parents puts young children at greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new research shows. A study with over 7,500 children in Ireland found those exposed to 'hostile' parenting at age three were 1.5 times likelier to have 'high risk' mental health symptoms at age nine. Hostile parenting involves frequent harsh treatment: for example, shouting at children regularly, isolating them as a punishment, or unpredictable treatment depending on the parent's mood. While parenting is only one factor influencing mental health, the study recommends that mental health professionals and teachers should be alert to its potential impact. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/QaSAT3o

Sarah Polley told to return Oscar in April Fools’ prank

The film-maker, who won an Oscar for Women Talking, got a letter asking her to "mail it back". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BF9wXts

Andrew Tate: See luxury villa where brothers are under house arrest

The BBC's Lucy Williamson is outside the compound where Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are confined. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/N5kUKbj

Iowa tornadoes captured by eyewitness in car

Footage shows the tornadoes sweeping through Iowa - one of several states affected. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HIPkb29

Miami Seaquarium is returning Lolita the killer whale to her home waters

The oldest killer whale in captivity was kept in a tiny tank less than twice her length. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mSJ7Cl8

Balochistan: Four Pakistan border guards killed by militants near Iran

Pakistan's army says four of its troops were killed by "terrorists" on the border with Iran. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/M12yCQr

Woah! Olympic sprinter runs in son's sports day

Triple Olympic champion Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce runs in her son's school sports day parents' race - with predictable results. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1W9JQnS

Iran signals determination to enforce hijab rules

After months of protests, authorities make clear their enforcement of hijab rules on women. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HBADGOF