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Scientists at Kyoto University have developed a groundbreaking "lung-on-a-chip" that can mimic the distinct regions of human lungs—airways and alveoli—to study how viruses like COVID-19 affect them differently. Powered by isogenic induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), the system offers a high-fidelity way to model personalized immune responses and test drug effectiveness. This innovation opens the door to precision medicine, deeper understanding of emerging viruses, and even modeling of other organs in the future. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NsxjeVW

A team at the University of Florida used drones and smart modeling to accurately count over 41,000 endangered turtles nesting along the Amazon’s Guaporé River—revealing the world’s largest known turtle nesting site. Their innovative technique, combining aerial imagery with statistical correction for turtle movement, exposes major flaws in traditional counting methods and opens doors to more precise wildlife monitoring worldwide. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/yw89XSm

A new "supersized" species of stick insect that is roughly as heavy as a golf ball has been discovered in Australia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bQ82pfP

A retired US soldier reveals why he quit working at Israel and US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation aid hubs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NkYKGQ1

Nasa-Isro joint mission Nisar will record the minutest of changes in the land, sea or ice sheets. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nVEgmt2

Trump's lawyers argue that Murdoch is 94 and may not be available to testify in person due to “recent significant health scares". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qxviQsE

President Xi Jinping called for "all-out" rescue efforts and preparation for "worst-case" scenarios. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fQdb5LN

US President Donald Trump threatened to pause tariff negotiations until the hostilities stopped. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WktiNLH

Greece and Turkey are among the countries battling wildfires as temperatures spike in southern Europe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZiNDXMm

Around 20 of the dead were taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4A8eSvq

Greece is battling five major wildfires across the country amid a severe heatwave and high winds from BBC News https://ift.tt/REJOl7a

Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud. from BBC News https://ift.tt/xPOLN0c

Hackers accessed "personally identifiable data" of the firm's customers, financial professionals and staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TbRgtQB

Families say mothers Mary Sheikh al-Eid and Khadija Abu Anza were shot while seeking aid from GHF station in southern Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/myxYfz5

Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/J3cIHg4

Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/U8bSEGx

AI-generated videos are becoming dangerously convincing and UC Riverside researchers have teamed up with Google to fight back. Their new system, UNITE, can detect deepfakes even when faces aren't visible, going beyond traditional methods by scanning backgrounds, motion, and subtle cues. As fake content becomes easier to generate and harder to detect, this universal tool might become essential for newsrooms and social media platforms trying to safeguard the truth. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/c1PX6oW

Millipedes, often dismissed as creepy crawlies, may hold the secret to future painkillers and neurological drugs. Researchers at Virginia Tech discovered unique alkaloid compounds in the defensive secretions of a native millipede species. These complex molecules, which cause disorientation in ants, interact with human neuroreceptors linked to pain and cognition. By decoding these natural chemical defenses, scientists could open a new path toward innovative drug therapies, though challenges remain in producing the compounds at scale. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/9ni4IU8

Joseph Kabila denies backing the M23 rebels, who have seized large parts of the mineral-rich east. from BBC News https://ift.tt/I3boKYq

A virus from humble black-eyed peas is showing extraordinary promise in the fight against cancer. Unlike other plant viruses, the cowpea mosaic virus (CPMV) can awaken the human immune system and transform it into a cancer-fighting powerhouse, without infecting human cells. By comparing it to a similar, but ineffective, virus, researchers uncovered that CPMV uniquely triggers potent interferons and immune responses, making it a low-cost, plant-grown immunotherapy on the fast track toward clinical trials. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/Fbaq3zg

The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute goes back to more than a century ago. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2Ln6iNJ

Local reports say the bodies, which are yet to be identified, belong to an elderly couple in the village of Malia, in the Limassol district. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2HBrXxl

News organisations say local journalists are increasingly unable to feed themselves in Gaza, facing the same "dire circumstances as those they are covering". from BBC News https://ift.tt/SfacUiw

What made ribose the sugar of choice for life's code? Scientists at Scripps Research may have cracked a major part of this mystery. Their experiments show that ribose binds more readily and selectively to phosphate compared to other similar sugars, forming a structure ideal for RNA formation. This discovery hints at how nature might have selected specific molecules long before enzymes or life existed, and could reshape our understanding of life’s chemical origins. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/8bB3Gme

Joe Biden's son directs expletive-filled accusations at the Hollywood actor for his part in the former president quitting the campaign. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fWiz34h

Police said the pair were detained after two pro-Palestinian groups alleged they had been waving flags from their army brigade. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nRXmDoA

BBC Pakistan correspondent Azadeh Moshiri joined wildlife officials on their raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/W2LtHYU

Gene editing may hold the key to rescuing endangered species—not just by preserving them, but by restoring their lost genetic diversity using DNA from museum specimens and related species. Scientists propose a visionary framework that merges biotechnology with traditional conservation, aiming to give struggling populations like Mauritius’ pink pigeon a fighting chance against extinction. From agriculture to de-extinction, these tools are already transforming biology—and now, they could transform the future of biodiversity itself. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/CRfv7Ji

The dam is on a Tibetan river that flows into India and Bangladesh, and could affect millions downstream. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PMSGRZY

Russia's defence ministry says more than 230 Ukrainian drones have been downed over Russia since Saturday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/b4IW8RV

The result could destabilise Japan's government at a pivotal moment in trade negotiations with the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YKBgn0j

More than 1,000 people have been killed since sectarian fighting broke out a week ago, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tXNHPS2

Ancient Iranians hosted epic feasts with wild boars that had been hunted and transported from distant regions. These animals weren’t just dinner—they were symbolic gifts. Tooth enamel analysis revealed they came from different areas, suggesting early communities valued geography in gift-giving. The event took place even before agriculture began, hinting at deeply rooted cultural traditions. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/4cFiz2L

The declaration says both parties must sign a final peace deal by mid-August. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uGOhxaE

At least 20 people are injured after a vehicle drove into a crowd on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, emergency services say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f3rG7B4

Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri is accused of murder, torture and rape at a prison in Tripoli. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Pp2jhqz

The US president has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, according to the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IbnhPOr

The record rainfall has prompted authorities to raise the weather-related disaster alert to its highest level. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RmyBYEJ

Taiwan's capital is holding one of its largest ever civil defence exercises. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vVlT3LA

The Israeli military said it was aware of the reports that the Church of the Holy Family was hit by Israeli artillery shells. from BBC News https://ift.tt/X58govZ

Tens of thousands of campers arrive at the Belgium site as festival managers focus on "finding solutions". from BBC News https://ift.tt/DlOHJ4W

The US singer insists there's still room for music after being cast in another film this week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v8Xst1W

Police say they will not stop searching for Peter Falcone's remains, after the man convicted of his murder died. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Ksb9g3G

The five people convicted of serious crimes come from Vietnam, Jamaica, Laos, Cuba and Yemen, the US says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/uy7ixYk

The US president signalled a new tone on Nato, voiced his respect for Keir Starmer - and showed his reflective side. from BBC News https://ift.tt/p048rZD

Police say Singh was walking in his village in India's Punjab state when an unidentified vehicle hit him. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eOnBVxY

The Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission with Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to splash down in just under 24 hours. from BBC News https://ift.tt/R9Hzhlc

Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yKfXplJ

Kyiv says two people accused of working for Russia and shooting dead a Ukrainian intelligence officer were killed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HIf9L6K

It is not clear when the students will return, but the government has welcomed the news. from BBC News https://ift.tt/e1v65nD

Police were called to the hotel on the east of the island in the early hours of Friday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/k6fGYut

Grieving relatives of some of the 260 victims are looking for more answers after a preliminary report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yJwT5U6

The two men, including a dual US citizen, were killed when Israeli settlers attacked the town of Sinjil, according to the Palestinian health ministry. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZB1jk6g

Critics denounce a plan by Israel's defence minister to relocate all Palestinians in Gaza to a small area in the south. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vPHkyIR

The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1wHOAao

The US singer attends a hearing in London over two charges relating to an alleged nightclub attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6BxRqvl

The US has insisted that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely 'obliterated' during strikes in June. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fYVuq0z

The new deputy director says his organisation was "totally accountable" for the violence at Trump's rally in 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1RWFMNo

On Ukraine, Vladimir Putin wants more than Donald Trump has been prepared to offer, writes BBC Russia editor Steve Rosenberg. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DOa8ItC

Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VsSkKrP

The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S2z7vtP

The fire rapidly spread due to wind gusts, dense vegetation and steep slopes near the area it began, local officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RjUM46o

Twenty-four people were stung when a swarm of bees attacked passersby in the town of Aurillac. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sh9aj1S

The Dinah Project, an all-women group, lays out "a legal blueprint for prosecuting these crimes", which Hamas has denied committing. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fAGqdM3

Kumanjayi Walker, 19, was shot three times by Constable Zachary Rolfe in Australia in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1JT0CUm

Evidence shown in the trial of Erin Patterson has been shared by authorities after she was found guilty of murder. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KUG46wo

Researchers believe Peñico served as a trading hub linking ancient Pacific coast communities with those living in the Andes and Amazon. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rt9OqFE

The Hollywood attended alongside thousands of Tibetan Buddhists in the Himalayan town of Dharamsala. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D4tbGqK

Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2SCUAap

The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UVDZ3qv

Preserving strips of native vegetation beside avocado orchards gives insects a buffet of wild pollen when blossoms are scarce, doubling their plant menu and boosting their resilience. Using cutting-edge eDNA metabarcoding, Curtin scientists revealed how this botanical diversity underpins pollination, a service vital to 75% of crops and our brunch-worthy avocados. Their findings urge farmers to weave natural habitat back into farmland to secure food supplies for a swelling global population. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/zyOUEmX

The community in Gondomar grieves after the deaths of Liverpool star Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XotRGUr

“Antisemitism has no place in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said after the latest in a string of attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UI2Fntu

Watch BBC footage of French police destroying a boat in the English Channel, a move the UK describes as "a significant moment". from BBC News https://ift.tt/nJrvKt6

The BBC's Andrew Harding saw French gendarmes using knives to slash an inflatable small boat, packed with men, women and children. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxLa9Vl

The US president says he expects to know soon whether Hamas has agreed to a proposal for a 60-day truce. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tpIuRLy

A precious metal used everywhere from car exhaust systems to fuel cells, platinum is an incredibly efficient catalyst—but it's costly and carbon-intensive. Now, a serendipitous collaboration between scientists at ETH Zurich and other European institutions has opened a new frontier in understanding and optimizing platinum-based catalysts at the atomic level. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/EJP0nlB

Anger isn’t just a fleeting emotion—it plays a deeper role in women’s mental and physical health during midlife. A groundbreaking study tracking over 500 women aged 35 to 55 reveals that anger traits like outbursts and hostility tend to diminish with age and menopause progression. This shift could signal enhanced emotional regulation during and after the reproductive transition. Surprisingly, the only form of anger that remained steady was suppressed anger. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/NpDXsTF

A cutting-edge gene therapy has significantly restored hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness, showing dramatic results just one month after a single injection. Researchers used a virus to deliver a healthy copy of the OTOF gene into the inner ear, improving auditory function across all ten participants in the study. The therapy worked best in young children but still benefited adults, with one 7-year-old girl regaining almost full hearing. Even more exciting: this is just the start, as scientists now aim to target other genes that cause more common forms of deafness. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/UF6iTKf

In a leap toward sustainable desalination, researchers have created a solar-powered sponge-like aerogel that turns seawater into drinkable water using just sunlight and a plastic cover. Unlike previous materials, this new 3D-printed aerogel maintains its efficiency at larger sizes, solving a key scalability issue. In outdoor tests, it produced clean water directly from the ocean without any electricity, pointing to a future of low-cost, energy-free freshwater production. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/f6soFJO

A sweeping review of more than a century’s research upends the popular notion that left-handers are naturally more creative. Cornell psychologist Daniel Casasanto’s team sifted nearly a thousand studies, ultimately finding no consistent advantage for lefties on standard divergent-thinking tests—and even a slight edge for right-handers in some. The myth appears to thrive on coincidence: left-handedness is rare and so is creative genius, plus lefties’ overrepresentation in art and music gets cherry-picked while other professions are ignored. from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/ZoxC6XL

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F3W4zyI

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LvyXsB9

The victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EVKZyDU