New 2D alloy combines five metals, breaks down CO2

A new, two-dimensional material has been synthesized to act as a catalyst for reducing CO2, into CO, with potential applications in environmental remediation. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629134301.h...

Data-driven approach for a more sustainable utility rate structure

Many drivers use tollways to get from point A to point B because they are a faster and more convenient option. The fees associated with these roadways are higher during peak traffic hours of the day, such as during the commute to and from work. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...

Reversal speeds creation of important molecule

A reverse approach to making halichondrin B is the shortest route to what it referred to as a rather complex and important molecule and the parent compound of eribulin, the latter being used to treat breast cancer and liposarcoma. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/2106...

Scientists mine the rich seam of body wearable motion sensors

Body movement can be identified through clothing by passing a low voltage through a seam sewn from conductive yarn. Seam-based fitness trackers hold promise for tracking subtle movements (yoga, Pilates, rehabilitation, etc) -- something today's fitness watches struggle with. Stretching conductive...

Just enough information will motivate young children to learn, drive curiosity

Preschool children are sensitive to the gap between how much they know and how much there is to learn, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120827.h...

A new kind of visual illusion uncovers how our brains connect the dots

A new class of illusion, developed by a visual artist and a psychology researcher, underscores the highly constructive nature of visual perception. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120825.h...

Antibodies help identify women protected from placental malaria

Six antibody characteristics could help scientists identify which pregnant women are at risk of placental malaria infections. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120822.h...

Identifying a topological fingerprint

Australian theoretical physics study just out has identified a 'smoking gun' in long search for the topological magnetic monopole referred to as the Berry curvature. This breakthrough in search for topological effects in non-equilibrium systems opens paths towards low-energy topological electronics...

Parasites manipulate praying mantis's polarized-light perception, causing it to jump into water

Researchers have revealed that praying mantis (mantids) infected with parasitic hairworms are attracted to horizontally polarized light that is strongly reflected off the surface of water, which causes them to enter the water. These results demonstrate that parasites can manipulate the host's...

Diversity of tiny bobtail squid driven by ancient biogeographic events, finds new study

Researchers took a close look at bobtail and bottletail squids to establish their evolutionary relationships and the timing of the divergence of different species. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120753.h...

Managing attention deficit disorder by training the brain

Scientists explored a technique called 'neurofeedback,' which enables ADHD patients to train their attention, based on instant feedback from the level of their brain activity. The team of neuroscientists found that not only did the training have a positive effect on patients' concentration...

Ethiopia’s Tigray war: The short, medium and long story

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Biden says Iran will ‘never’ get a nuclear weapon on his watch

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Islamic State group says it's behind Congo suicide bombing

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New Israeli foreign minister in the UAE on 1st state visit

source https://news.yahoo.com/israeli-foreign-minister-heads-uae-070430674.ht...

Dinosaurs were in decline before the end

The death of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago was caused by the impact of a huge asteroid on the Earth. However, paleontologists have continued to debate whether they were already in decline or not before the impact. Scientists now show that they were already in decline for as much as ten...

The evolution of axial patterning

Body axes are molecular coordinate systems along which regulatory genes are activated. These genes then activate the development of anatomical structures in correct locations in the embryo. Thus, the body ensures that we do not develop arms on our heads or ears on our backs. source https...

Cell biology: Masters of synapse modulation

Researchers have shown how RNA-binding proteins modulate synaptic responses that mediate the transmission of nerve cell impulses. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120741.h...

The earthworm in new light

Earthworms are special because they keep our soil healthy. From the outside they appear inconspicuous. But what earthworms look like from the inside, from their organs to the microbes and parasites that colonize them, has been difficult to grasp. Scientists have developed a method to visualize...

Microbes feast on crushed rock in subglacial lakes beneath Antarctica

Pioneering research has revealed the erosion of ancient sediments found deep beneath Antarctic ice could be a vital and previously unknown source of nutrients and energy for abundant microbial life. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120735.h...

'The focea': A region of improved vision in mice

Researchers have discovered that the visual cortex of mice contains a region of enhanced visual sensitivity dubbed the 'focea', making the mouse a better model of human vision than previously expected. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120718.h...

Human molecule blocking toxic forms of Parkinson's-related protein identified

Researchers have identified a human peptide found in the brain that blocks the alpha-synuclein aggregates involved in Parkinson's disease and prevents their neurotoxicity. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120715.h...

Targeted delivery of therapeutic RNAs only to cancer, no harm caused to healthy cells

The groundbreaking technology may revolutionize the treatment of cancer and a wide range of diseases and medical conditions. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120442.h...

Mountaintop glacier ice disappearing in tropics around the world

Mountaintop glacier ice in the tropics of all four hemispheres covers significantly less area -- in one case as much as 93% less -- than it did just 50 years ago, a new study has found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170518.h...

New technique to treat middle ear infections

In a new study, researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device to inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterium that causes the infection. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170509.h...

Most nitrogen in Gulf of Mexico comes from coastal waters

Almost all of the nitrogen that fertilizes life in the open ocean of the Gulf of Mexico is carried into the Gulf from shallower coastal areas, researchers found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170507.h...

New type of metasurface allows unprecedented laser control

Researchers have developed a single metasurface that can effectively tune the different properties of laser light, including wavelength, without the need of additional optical components. The metasurface can split light into multiple beams and control their shape and intensity in an independent,...

GluN3A knockout mouse: Alternative model for Alzheimer's neurodegeneration

GluN3A-deficient mice display all aspects of Alzheimer's neurodegeneration. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628170459.h...

Plant physiology: A tale of three proteins

Biologists have shown that 'supervisor' and 'motivator' proteins are required to enable a third factor to perform its function in photosynthesis. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628152906.h...

Biden tells Israel president he won't tolerate nuclear Iran

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Biden: 'Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch'

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Judge dismisses gov't antitrust lawsuits against Facebook

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Amish put faith in God's will and herd immunity over vaccine

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Satellite unexpectedly detects a unique exoplanet

An exoplanet-hunting satellite has unexpectedly detected a third planet passing in front of its star while it was exploring two previously known planets around the same star. This transit, according to researchers, will reveal exciting details about a strange planet without a known equivalent. source...

Mangrove forest study has takeaways for coastal communities

A new article shines light on the effect human-made infrastructure and natural topography has on coastal wetlands after major storm events. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628152909.h...

DNA data and modelling reveal potential spread of invasive species

Scientists have found that a marine invasive species - a sea squirt that lives on rocky shores - could spread along 3,500 kilometers of South American coastline if climate change or human activities alter sea conditions. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628144827.h...

Make-a-Wish clarifies policy after confusion on vaccinations

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Tigray conflict: Unilateral ceasefire declared - state TV

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France's rising conservative star calls for Right to unite behind him

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Unusual prey: Spiders eating snakes

There are spiders that eat snakes. Observations of snake-eating spiders have been reported around the world. Researchers consolidated and analyzed over 300 reports of this unusual predation strategy. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210628133807.h...

Striking gold: Synthesizing green gold nanoparticles for cancer therapy with biomolecules

Scientists have designed an eco-friendly protocol for synthesizing gold nanoparticles with optimized morphology for near-infrared light absorption using a biomolecule called B3 peptide. They report the synthesis of triangular and circular gold nanoplates and their effectiveness in killing...

Deep machine learning completes information about the bioactivity of one million molecules

A newly developed tool predicts the biological activity of chemical compounds, key information to evaluate their therapeutic potential. Using artificial neural networks, scientists have inferred experimental data for a million compounds and have developed a package of programs to make estimates...

Blood stem cells make brain tumors more aggressive

Scientists have discovered stem cells of the hematopoietic system in glioblastomas, the most aggressive form of brain tumor. These hematopoietic stem cells promote division of the cancer cells and at the same time suppress the immune response against the tumor. This surprising discovery might...

Love: How the feeling of power determines happy relationships

Want to have a happy relationship? Make sure both partners feel they can decide on issues that are important to them. Objective power measured by income, for example, doesn't seem to play a big role, according to a new study. Instead, how lovers perceive power dynamics in their relationship...

Fast IR imaging-based AI identifies tumor type in lung cancer

The prognosis and effective therapies differ based on the type of lung cancer. While it previously took several days to precisely determine the underlying mutation, a research team has been able to reliably perform this determination in just one step using a combination of quantum cascade...

New tools for pandemic prevention research: DNA sequencing from water and leeches

In new research, water from African and Mongolian waterholes as well as bloodmeals from Southeast Asian leeches were assessed for the ability to retrieve mammalian viruses without the need to find and catch the mammals. The scientists analyzed the samples using high-throughput sequencing to...

North Koreans are heartbroken over an 'emaciated' Kim Jong Un, state media reports

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US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq

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Remembering the dead and missing in Florida condo collapse

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Biden orders U.S. airstrikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq-Syria border region

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US airstrikes target Iran-backed militias in Syria, Iraq

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U.S. carries out airstrikes against Iran-backed militia in Iraq, Syria

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Pentagon announces airstrikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq-Syria border region

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US military launches airstrikes against three facilities on Iraq-Syria border

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Before building collapse, $9M+ in repairs needed

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Elephants solve problems with personality

This study makes connections between two sources of individual variation, personality and cognition, in threatened species. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625190956.h...

Jack Dorsey: Unpicking Twitter boss's passion for Nigeria

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'Not fun': Northwest heat wave builds, all-time records fall

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Families of the missing visit site of Florida condo collapse

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UN says Hamas-run Gaza will again receive Qatar-funded fuel

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French far right beaten in regional elections

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Yabba dabba dispute resolved. Fred Flintstone can stay

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Remembering the dead and missing in Florida condo collapse

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Pakistan says peace in Afghanistan in country's interest

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Israeli ambassador to United States resigns

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Covid and climate spending set to trigger surge in trade disputes

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French far right beaten in regional elections

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Families cling to hope as condo collapse toll rises to 9

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Backscatter breakthrough runs near-zero-power IoT communicators at 5G speeds everywhere

Researchers have found a low-cost way for backscatter radios to support high-throughput communication and 5G-speed Gb/sec data transfer using only a single transistor when previously it required expensive and multiple stacked transistors. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021...

'Not fun': Northwest heat wave builds, all-time records fall

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'Message in the mess': Family finds hope as search continues

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Friends, family describe missing in Florida condo collapse

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Trump airs old election grievances at campaign-style rally

source https://news.yahoo.com/trump-targeting-gop-impeachment-voter-040937507.ht...

Crews at collapse site find body, raising death toll to five

source https://news.yahoo.com/condo-search-grows-dire-159-040003030.ht...

Seattle, Portland hit record highs amid Northwest scorcher

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Outcry over South Africa's multiple husbands proposal

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Trump targeting GOP impeachment voter at Ohio revenge rally

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Friends, family describe missing in Florida condo collapse

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Biden seeks to clarify position on infrastructure deal

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Pacific Northwest swelters in historic heat wave

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Potential new CAR-T cell therapy for multiple myeloma

Researchers are studying a potential new chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy) treatment for multiple myeloma. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625173204.h...

Differences in human, mouse brain cells have important implications for disease research

A study comparing brain cells known as astrocytes in humans and mice found that mouse astrocytes are more resilient to oxidative stress, a damaging imbalance that is a mechanism behind many neurological disorders. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625173158.h...

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

Biomedical engineering researchers developed a new cell classifier tool that takes a higher-resolution look at the life cycle of neuroepithelial stem cells, which led to the discovery and exploration of a new resting phase called Neural G0. This knowledge could help scientists to better understand...

Optical tweezer technology tweaked to overcome dangers of heat

Researchers have created a new version of optical tweezer technology that fixes a heating problem, a development that could open the already highly regarded tools to new types of research and simplify processes for using them today. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/21...

Scientists use NASA satellite data to track ocean microplastics from space

Scientists have developed an innovative way to use NASA satellite data to track the movement of tiny pieces of plastic in the ocean. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625155638.h...

Unbroken: New soft electronics don't break, even when punctured

A team of researchers has created a new type of soft electronics, paving the way for devices that are self-healing, reconfigurable, and recyclable. These skin-like circuits are soft and stretchy, sustain numerous damage events under load without losing electrical conductivity, and can be recycled...

More intense predation in the tropics can limit marine invasions

Marine biologists tested predictions about biological invasions, first in Panama and then in an experiment of unprecedented geographic scale. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625155632.h...

Engineered yeast could expand biofuels' reach

Researchers found a way to reduce cellulosic feedstocks' toxicity to yeast, making it feasible to use these abundant feedstocks to produce ethanol, biodiesel, or bioplastics. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625155629.h...

Nanotech OLED electrode liberates 20% more light, could slash display power consumption

A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much more energy efficient. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/20...

One 'ring' to rule them all: Curious interlocked molecules show dual response

Scientists design polymers infused with a stress-sensitive molecular unit that respond to external forces by switching on their fluorescence. The researchers demonstrate the fluorescence to be dependent on the magnitude of force and show that it is possible to detect both, reversible and irreversible...

Having the same nurse for home health visits may prevent rehospitalization for people with dementia

People with dementia receiving home health care visits are less likely to be readmitted to the hospital when there is consistency in nursing staff, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210625120428.h...

Report showed major damage before Florida condo collapse

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'We're gonna stay strong': Floyd family reacts to sentence

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UN envoy calls for new international talks on Syrian war

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Months after Nashville bombing, slow recovery work continues

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On border tour, Harris laments 'infighting' over immigration

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Study confirms the low likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 on hospital surfaces is infectious

A new study confirms the low likelihood that coronavirus contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface swabs. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/2106251556...

Ethane proxies for methane in oil and gas emissions

Measuring ethane in the atmosphere shows that the amounts of methane going into the atmosphere from oil and gas wells and contributing to greenhouse warming is higher than suggested by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to an international team of scientists who spent three...

Membrane proteins of bacteria and humans show surprising similarities

The cells of simple organisms, such as bacteria, as well as human cells are surrounded by a membrane, which fulfills various tasks including protecting the cell from stress. Researchers have now discovered that a membrane protein found in bacteria has a similar structure and function as a...

Are zebra mussels eating or helping toxic algae?

While invasive zebra mussels consume small plant-like organisms called phytoplankton, researchers discovered during a long-term study that zebra mussels can actually increase Microcystis, a type of phytoplankton known as 'blue-green algae' or cyanobacteria, that forms harmful floating blooms. source...

Natural history and conservation importance of Chinese mountain cat

In a large study of Chinese cats, genetic detectives highlight the evolutionary uniqueness and premier conservation importance of the elusive Chinese mountain cat (Felis silvestris bieti), found only in the Tibetan plateau of China. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/21...

A 'tasty' protein may lead to new ways to treat metabolic and immune diseases

The same taste-sensing molecule that helps you enjoy a meal from your favorite restaurant may one day lead to improved ways to treat diabetes and other metabolic and immune diseases. TRPM5 is a specialized protein that is concentrated in the taste buds, where it helps relay messages to and...

New CRISPR 3.0 system for highly efficient gene activation in plants

Biologists have introduced a new and improved CRISPR 3.0 system in plants, focusing on gene activation. This third generation system focuses on multiplexed gene activation that can boost the function of multiple genes simultaneously. This system boasts four to six times the activation capacity...

How neurons get past 'no'

A new study shows that inhibitory neurons do more than just inhibit neuron activity like an off-switch; paradoxically, they actually increase the amount of information transmitted through the nervous system. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624135509.h...

People with fibromyalgia are substituting CBD for opioids to manage pain

As the ravages of the opioid epidemic lead many to avoid these powerful painkillers, a significant number of people with fibromyalgia are finding an effective replacement in CBD-containing products, finds a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624121715.h...

Merchant ship crews still stuck at sea amid pandemic

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Death toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 still missing

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Chauvin gets 22 1/2 years in prison for George Floyd's death

source https://news.yahoo.com/chauvin-could-face-decadeslong-sentence-034827711.ht...

Potato and rice protein shakes may be a viable vegan alternative to whey protein shakes, research suggests

A new study found that plant-based protein shakes may be potential viable alternatives to milk-based whey protein shakes, particularly in people with need of careful monitoring of glucose levels. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624114501.h...

Canada court rejects Huawei CFO push for publication ban on new evidence in U.S. extradition case

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COVID-linked multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children diagnosed more in Black and Latino children

Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) significantly affected more Black and Latino children than white children, with Black children at the highest risk, according to a new study. Researchers also found cardiac complications, including systolic myocardial dysfunction and valvular...

Powered Scooters Charge City’s Transportation Recovery

Powered Scooters Charge City’s Transportation Recovery By Jason Hyde The SFMTA is releasing its next round of Powered Scooter Share permits on July 1. Scooters remain a sustainable mode of travel and a complement to Muni and public transit service as the city recovers from the pandemic and...

Car bomb wounds 15 UN peacekeepers in Mali

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Death toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 still missing

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Chauvin could face decadeslong sentence in Floyd's death

source https://news.yahoo.com/chauvin-could-face-decadeslong-sentence-034827711.ht...

Researchers find health benefits of Connecticut-grown sugar kelp

Researchers have reported significant findings supporting the nutritional benefits of Connecticut-grown sugar kelp. They found brown sugar kelp (Saccharina latissima) inhibits hepatic inflammation and fibrosis in a mouse model of diet-induced non-alcoholic steatohepatitis, a fatty liver disease. source...

Crops: Mixed cultures for a greater yield

What holds true for meadows would seem to apply to arable land, too: mixed cultures are more fruitful than monocultures. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624114507.h...

Immunologists discover new trick used by MRSA superbug -- may aid vaccine development

New research has uncovered a novel trick employed by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus to thwart the immune response, raising hopes that a vaccine that prevents deadly MRSA infections is a little closer on the horizon. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624114459.h...

Predicting tooth loss

New research suggests that machine learning tools can help identify those at greatest risk for tooth loss and refer them for further dental assessment in an effort to ensure early interventions to avert or delay the condition. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/21062411...

Chemicals from human activities in transplanted oysters far from population centers

Wastewater treatment facilities clean the water that goes down our sinks and flushes our toilets, but they do not remove everything. A recent study detected low levels of pharmaceuticals and personal care product chemicals in oysters the team deployed at various distances from wastewater effluent...

Marmoset study identifies brain region linking actions to their outcomes

The 'anterior cingulate cortex' is key brain region involved in linking behaviors to their outcomes. When this region was temporarily silenced, monkeys did not change behavior even when it stopped having the expected outcome. The finding is a step towards targeted treatment of human disorders...

Nanotech and AI could hold key to unlocking global food security challenge

'Precision agriculture' where farmers respond in real time to changes in crop growth using nanotechnology and artificial intelligence (AI) could offer a practical solution to the challenges threatening global food security, a new study reveals. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/release...

Water vole genome will help boost conservation of one of UK's most endangered mammals

A new tool to help conserve one of the UK's most threatened mammals has been released today, with the publication of the first high-quality reference genome for the European water vole. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624114412.h...

Protocells spring into action

Scientists with an interest in protoliving technologies, have published research which paves the way to building new semi-autonomous devices with potential applications in miniaturized soft robotics, microscale sensing and bioengineering. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021...

Throwing shade: Measuring how much trees, buildings cool cities

When the summer sun blazes on a hot city street, our first reaction is to flee to a shady spot protected by a building or tree. A new study is the first to calculate exactly how much these shaded areas help lower the temperature and reduce the 'urban heat island' effect. source https://w...

Common plant fiber gel doubled rate of tumor eradication

Many people don't realize that the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi residing within the gastrointestinal tract --collectively called the gut microbiome -- are connected to overall health, and specifically to cancer. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/2106241143...

Streptococcus pneumoniae sticks to dying lung cells, worsening secondary infection following flu

Researchers have found a further reason for the severity of dual infection by influenza and Streptococcus pneumonia -- a new virulence mechanism for a surface protein on the pneumonia-causing bacteria S. pneumoniae. This insight comes 30 years after discovery of that surface protein, called...

Scientists may need to rethink which genes control aging, study suggests

Researchers fed fruit flies antibiotics and monitored the lifetime activity of hundreds of genes that scientists have traditionally thought control aging. To their surprise, the antibiotics not only extended the lives of the flies but also dramatically changed the activity of many of these...

Non-invasive potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease

Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier, researchers have found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210624114329.h...

A new type of Homo unknown to science

The bones of an early human, unknown to science, who lived in the Levant at least until 130,000 years ago, were discovered in excavations at the Nesher Ramla site, near the city of Ramla. Recognizing similarity to other archaic Homo specimens from 400,000 years ago, found in Israel and Eurasia,...

Preventing the break-in of the toxoplasmosis parasite

Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite which, to survive, must absolutely penetrate its host's cells. Understanding how the parasite manages to enter host cells offers opportunities to develop more prevention. A team has now identified the key role of RON13, which is essential...

Plant Protector: How plants strengthen their light-harvesting membranes against environmental stress

An international study has revealed the structure of a membrane-remodeling protein that builds and maintains photosynthetic membranes. These fundamental insights lay the groundwork for bioengineering efforts to strengthen plants against environmental stress, helping to sustaining human food...

Children's beat gestures predict the subsequent development of their oral skills

New research shows that the early production of beat gestures with the hands (i.e., gestures normally associated with emphasis that do not represent the semantic content of speech) by infants between 14 and 58 months of age in natural interactions with their carers predicts that in their later...

Cyclone study improves climate projections

Migrating storms and local weather systems known as cyclones and anticyclones were thought to contribute to behaviors and properties of our global weather system. However, the means to probe cyclones and anticyclones were limited. Researchers demonstrated a new three-dimensional analytical...

AP Photos: Chauvin sentencing caps tumult since Floyd death

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Why More People Are Getting Two Different Coronavirus Vaccines

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UN: 275 million people used drugs worldwide in 2020

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Extended Service Hours for the F Market & Wharves

Extended Service Hours for the F Market & Wharves By Enrique Aguilar Beginning June 26, the hours of operation for F Market & Wharves historic streetcars will be extended daily to run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in order to support San Francisco’s economic recovery and reopening. Trips...

Harvesting drinking water from humid air around the clock

Researchers have developed a condenser for countries where water is in short supply. Theirs is a zero-energy solution for harvesting water from the atmosphere throughout the 24-hour daily cycle. It relies on a self-cooling surface and a special radiation shield. source https://www.scienc...

Western high-fat diet can cause chronic pain, according to new study

A typical Western high-fat diet can increase the risk of painful disorders common in people with conditions such as diabetes or obesity, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623141644.h...

New research reveals remarkable resilience of sea life in the aftermath of mass extinctions

Pioneering research has shown marine ecosystems can start working again, providing important functions for humans, after being wiped out much sooner than their return to peak biodiversity. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623113914.h...

Exoplanets in 2,034 star-systems get cosmic front-row seat to see Earth

Scientists at Cornell University and the American Museum of Natural History have identified 2,034 nearby star-systems - within the small cosmic distance of 326 light-years - that could find Earth merely by watching our pale blue dot cross our sun. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/rele...

Low-cost imaging technique shows how smartphone batteries could charge in minutes

Researchers have developed a simple lab-based technique that allows them to look inside lithium-ion batteries and follow lithium ions moving in real time as the batteries charge and discharge, something which has not been possible until now. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

AI spots healthy stem cells quickly and accurately

Researchers have designed a deep learning-based system that accurately identifies individual skin stem cells grown under artificial conditions and tracks their motion. Using this system to perform quality control of stem cell cultures could improve the speed and efficiency of growing skin...

The origins of farming insects more than 100 million years ago

A beetle bores a tree trunk to build a gallery in the wood in order to protect its lay. As it digs the tunnel, it spreads ambrosia fungal spores that will feed the larvae. When these bore another tree, the adult beetles will be the transmission vectors of the fungal spores in another habitat....

Israel's new government OKs first settlement construction

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Blinken to meet Israel's new foreign minister in Rome

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The Latest: German Chancellor switches vaccine for 2nd dose

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Sneeze cam reveals best fabric combos for cloth masks

Researchers have used high-speed videos of a person sneezing to identify the optimal cloth mask design. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623130716.h...

Milk protein could help boost blueberries' healthfulness

Pairing blueberry pie with a scoop of ice cream is a nice summer treat. Aside from being tasty, this combination might also help people take up more of the 'superfruit's' nutrients, such as anthocyanins. Researchers show that a protein found in cow's milk helped rats absorb more blueberry...

Seeking a treatment for IBS pain in tarantula venom

For patients who have inflammatory bowel syndrome (IBS), the condition is literally a pain in the gut. Chronic -- or long-term -- abdominal pain is common, and there are currently no effective treatment options for this debilitating symptom. In a new study, researchers identify a new potential...

Half of young adults with COVID-19 have persistent symptoms 6 months after, study finds

A new paper describes persistent symptoms six months after acute COVID-19, even in young home isolated people. The most common symptoms were loss of smell and/or taste, fatigue, shortness of breath, impaired concentration, and memory problems. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases...

Pleistocene sediment DNA from Denisova Cave

Researchers have analyzed DNA from 728 sediment samples from Denisova Cave. Their study provides unprecedented detail about the occupation of the site by both archaic and modern humans over 300,000 years. The researchers detected the DNA of Neandertals and Denisovans, the two forms of archaic...

Mechanism of magnetic sensing in birds

The magnetic sense of migratory birds such as European robins is thought to be based on a specific light-sensitive protein in the eye. Researchers demonstrate that the protein cryptochrome 4, found in birds' retinas, is sensitive to magnetic fields and could well be the long-sought magnetic...

AI to track cognitive deviation in aging brains

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-based brain age prediction model to quantify deviations from a healthy brain-aging trajectory in patients with mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. The model has the potential to aid in early detection of cognitive impairment...

How to make lithium-ion batteries invincible

Scientists have made significant progress in developing battery cathodes using a new class of materials that provide batteries with the same if not higher energy density than conventional lithium-ion batteries but can be made of inexpensive and abundant metals. Known as DRX, which stands for...

Protein linked to heart health, disease a potential therapeutic target for dementia

Researchers have found that high levels of a normal protein associated with reduced heart disease also protect against Alzheimer's-like damage in mice, opening up new approaches to slowing or stopping brain damage and cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer's. source https://www.scien...

Tuckered out: Early Antarctic explorers underfed their dogs

New research analyzing a century-old dog biscuit suggests early British Antarctic expeditions underfed their dogs. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623095241.h...

Language trade-off? No, bilingual children reliably acquire English by age 5

A new study in U.S.-born children from Spanish-speaking families finds that minority language exposure does not threaten the acquisition of English by children in the U.S. and that there is no trade-off between English and Spanish. Rather, children reliably acquire English by age 5, and their...

River flow: New machine learning methods could improve environmental predictions

Machine learning algorithms do a lot for us every day -- send unwanted email to our spam folder, warn us if our car is about to back into something, and give us recommendations on what TV show to watch next. Now, we are increasingly using these same algorithms to make environmental predictions...

Mongooses solve inequality problem

A fair society has evolved in banded mongooses because parents don't know which pups are their own, new research shows. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210623091207.h...

Cohesin opens up for cell division

Scientists have uncovered a mechanism that allows a protein complex to bind to DNA without impeding some of the important processes of cell division. Their findings could further understandings of developmental disorders arising from mutations in the gene that codes for the complex. source...

Boost for mouse genetic analysis

To understand what role an individual gene plays, biologists have, for 100 years, been using a trick of nature: While in principle, the genome in all cells of an organism is the same, mutations arise in individual cells. These mutations differentiate a cell from its neighbors, forming a 'genetic...

Illuminating the mechanism behind how plants regulate starch synthesis

Biologists have used rice to successfully illuminate the mechanism by which plants regulate the amount of starch produced via photosynthesis. This knowledge could contribute towards improving the quality and yield of agricultural crops. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/0...

Sports: Men and women react differently to a missing audience

Without an audience, men run slower and women faster: The lack of spectators during the coronavirus pandemic appears to have had a noticeable effect on the performance of athletes at the 2020 Biathlon World Cup, a new study shows. According to the new analysis, women also performed better...

Secretin hormone induces satiation by activating brown fat

Researchers have discovered a new mechanism controlling satiation. According to the recently published study, the hormone secretin induces satiation by activating brown adipose tissue. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123242.h...

Ethiopia's Tigray crisis: Heavy fighting reported

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Iran says state-linked sites seized by US, reasons unclear

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Afghanistan accuses Taliban of worst violence in 2 decades,

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Merkel heir warns Biden not to start 'new cold war with China'

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Did the ancient Maya have parks?

Researchers developed a novel system to analyze ancient plant DNA in the sediment of Tikal's temple and palace reservoirs to identify more than 30 species of trees, grasses, vines and flowering plants that lived along its banks more than 1,000 years ago. Their findings paint a picture of a...

Future of perovskite solar cells shines a little brighter

A novel way of synthesizing an essential powder is key to raising the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, say researchers. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123332.h...

Venomous caterpillar has strange biology

The venom of a caterpillar, native to South East Queensland, shows promise for use in medicines and pest control, researchers say. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123300.h...

Perovskite memory devices with ultra-fast switching speed

A research team has successfully developed halide perovskite-based memory with an ultra-fast switching speed. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123238.h...

AR can improve the lives of older adults, so why are apps designed mainly for youngsters?

Older people affected by memory loss have much to gain from AR technology, yet a study exploring the use of augmented reality to support older adults at home finds the user interface is sometimes confusing for those aged 50+. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123...

Producing hydrogen using less energy

The way in which a compound inspired by nature produces hydrogen has now been described in detail. These findings are the foundation for the energy-efficient production of hydrogen as a sustainable energy source. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123226.h...

Childhood trauma can make people like morphine more

People who have experienced childhood trauma get a more pleasurable 'high' from morphine, new research suggests. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123224.h...

Improving asphalt road pavement with nano-engineered particles

New research suggests fumed silica nanoparticles (FSNs) can be used to help improve the performance of warm mix asphalt (WMA). source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622123221.h...

The humidity of flowers acts as an invisible attractor for bumblebees

As well as bright colors and subtle scents, flowers possess many invisible ways of attracting their pollinators, and a new study shows that bumblebees may use the humidity of a flower to tell them about the presence of nectar. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/21062212...

Open learning spaces do not increase children's physical activity

According to a recent study, open learning spaces are not directly associated with the physical activity of students in grades 3 and 5, even though more breaks from sedentary time were observed in open learning spaces compared to conventional classrooms. source https://www.sciencedaily.c...

Worrying insights into the chemicals in plastics

ETH researchers examined chemicals in plastics worldwide. They found an unexpectedly high number of substances of potential concern intentionally used in everyday plastic products. A lack of transparency limits management of these chemicals. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

Bee-impersonating flies show pollinator potential

An observational study found that out of more than 2,400 pollinator visits to flowers at urban and rural farms in in Western Washington about 35% of were made by flies -- most of which were the black-and-yellow-striped syrphid flies. For a few plants, including peas, kale and lilies, flies...

No northern escape route for Florida's coral reefs

Warming seas are driving many species of marine life to shift their geographic ranges out of the tropics to higher latitudes where the water is cooler. Florida's reefs will not be able to make that northward move, however, as they will be caught between intolerably hot tropical waters and...

Study shows brain differences in interpreting physical signals in mental health disorders

Researchers have shown why people with mental health disorders, including anorexia and panic disorders, experience physical signals differently. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210622091610.h...

New research finds link between walking speed and dual tasking after stroke

Research has found that training stroke survivors to walk at a faster speed during recovery can help improve the brain function that enables people to walk and perform another task simultaneously, known as dual-task walking. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/2106211237...

Targeted therapy could be first line treatment for childhood cancer

Scientists studying a common childhood cancer have made a major breakthrough which could lead to a cure for some youngsters who would not have survived the condition. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621123739.h...

Adjuvant-free avian influenza vaccines in the works

Researchers develop a new avian influenza vaccine using plant-based recombinant protein. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621123737.h...

Microscopy deep learning predicts viral infections

When viruses infect cells, changes in the cell nucleus occur, and these can be observed through fluorescence microscopy. Using fluorescence images from live cells, researchers have trained an artificial neural network to reliably recognize cells that are infected by adenoviruses or herpes...

Summer catch-up programs need to focus on teens' wellbeing, not just academic progress

Summer holiday school catch-up programs to address gaps in knowledge after school closures need to support children who are still struggling due to social isolation. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621123730.h...

Cellular mechanisms of early mammary gland development unraveled

A research group used live tissue imaging for the first time to visualize the emergence of the mammary gland. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621123718.h...

Twenty-year study links childhood depression to disrupted adult health and functioning

Depression in youth, between the ages of 10 and 24 years, is both a leading cause of stress and a possible risk factor for future diseases and impairment. Now, a study confirms that depression in childhood or adolescence is associated with higher levels of adult anxiety and substance use disorders,...

Scientists reveal silver-based antimicrobials can be utilized as antibiotic adjuvants to combat antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

A research team discovers that silver (Ag)-based antimicrobials can effectively combat antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus aureus by targeting multiple biological pathways via functional disruption of key proteins and can be further exploited to enhance the efficacy of conventional antibiotics...

'Pack ice' tectonics reveal Venus' geological secrets

A new analysis of Venus' surface shows evidence of tectonic motion in the form of crustal blocks that have jostled against each other like broken chunks of pack ice. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621160543.h...

Britain begins negotiations to join trans-Pacific trade deal

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Biden extends sanctions against North Korea

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In Senate vote, Biden sees 'step forward' for elections bill

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US hitting encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots

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Documentary examines troubled past with Confederate statues

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Podcast: Iran's future under a new president

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White House: Khamenei still 'decision-maker' after presidential election in Iran

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Vaccine technology transfer center to open in South Africa

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Computers help researchers find materials to turn solar power into hydrogen

Researchers report that they have taken a step toward overcoming the challenge of inexpensive hydrogen production by using supercomputers to find materials that could help accelerate hydrogen separation when water is exposed to light, a process called photocatalysis. source https://www.s...

Engineers create 'seeds' for growing near-perfect 2D perovskite crystals

Engineers have created microscopic seeds for growing remarkably uniform 2D perovskite crystals that are both stable and highly efficient at harvesting electricity from sunlight. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210621133914.h...

There's more to genes than DNA: How Mum and Dad add something extra, just for you

Biologists have discovered 71 new 'imprinted' genes in the mouse genome, a finding that takes them a step closer to unravelling some of the mysteries of epigenetics - an area of science that describes how genes are switched on (and off) in different cells, at different stages in development...

New modeling technique shows greater likelihood, frequency of urban extreme heat events

This model addresses the fact that most traditional climate models effectively ignore cities entirely, causing them to underestimate the frequency and severity of urban heat waves. Urban areas make up only 2-3% of the earth's land, so their effect on global models is negligible, but more than...

A bright future: Using visible light to decompose CO2 with high efficiency

To tackle the challenge of global warming, scientists have been looking into green and sustainable methods of breaking down carbon dioxide in emissions and in the atmosphere. Now, a group of researchers have developed a novel, easy to synthesize composite compound that enables the efficient...

A tiny device incorporates a compound made from starch and baking soda to harvest energy from movement

Scientists have used a compound made from a starch derivative and baking soda to help convert mechanical to electrical energy. The approach is cost-effective and biocompatible, and can help charge low-energy electronics like calculators and watches. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/re...

Ethiopia elections 2021: Abiy Ahmed faces first vote amid conflict

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Top Asian News 4:14 a.m. GMT

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The 'green jobs' fallacy

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Photo shows Dubai princess, focus of UN concern, in Spain

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US envoy hopes N. Korea responds positively on offered talks

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Jake Sullivan: U.S. must keep 'eye on the ball' amid nuclear talks with Iran

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Birtukan Mideksa: Ethiopia's electoral board chairperson

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Jake Sullivan: U.S. preparing more sanctions for Russia

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Police: Oregon suspect forced woman to drive him 2K miles

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Libya's interim government reopens Mediterranean highway

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8 kids in youth van among the 12 lives lost to Claudette

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Iran's nuclear power plant experiencing emergency shutdown

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South Africa announces gems found are not diamonds

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Yemeni officials say battle for key city intensifies

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EU diplomat: mistrust at core of Lebanon political crisis

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Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

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Progress reported at Iran nuclear talks

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Pollsters: French conservatives lead 1st round regional vote

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Armenia votes in election triggered by war defeat

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New Israeli PM cautions world powers to "wake up" on Iran deal

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Israel's prime minister urges world leaders to shun Iran's new president

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European diplomat: Decision time on Iran nuclear deal approaching fast

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Israel arrests Arab suspects in mob killing of Jewish man

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'Dawn of new era': Iran's conservative press hails Raisi win

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Netanyahu to leave prime minister's residence by July 10

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UN office says Sri Lanka ship fire causes significant damage

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UPDATE 1-As Iran veers right, ties with Gulf Arabs may hinge on nuclear pact

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Driver hits 2 at start of Pride parade in South Florida

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Ethiopia elections: The misinformation circulating online

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New therapeutic target for C. difficile infection

A new study paves the way for the development of next generation therapeutics for the prevention and treatment of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), the most frequent cause of healthcare-acquired gastrointestinal infections and death in developed countries. source https://www.scie...

The Latest: Protests decry Brazil policies as toll tops 500K

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Editor of paper that endured newsroom shooting says goodbye

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Researchers review data on reputed toxins thought to cause neurodegeneration

Biologists and neuroscientists have published an update on the reputed environmental toxins that have been suspected of being involved in mammal neurodegeneration. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134046.h...

Earlier flood forecasting could help avoid disaster in Japan

Researchers have revealed that a newly developed forecasting system can accurately predict flood locations 32 hours in advance. Extreme rainfall events are occurring increasingly frequently; such accurate and timely flood warnings will help to minimize their impact by providing time for measures...

Dragonflies: Species losses and gains in Germany

Over the past 35 years, there have been large shifts in the distributions of many dragonfly species in Germany. Those of standing water habitats have declined, probably due to loss of habitat. Running-water species and warm-adapted species have benefited from improved water quality and warmer...

Atomic-scale tailoring of graphene approaches macroscopic world

Properties of materials are often defined by imperfections in their atomic structure, especially when the material itself is just one atom thick, such as graphene. Researchers have now developed a method for controlled creation of such imperfections into graphene at length scales approaching...

Phytoplankton: The discovery of a missing link

Biologists have identified a family of algae as a living missing link in the microscopic domain. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134030.h...

Climate warming can influence fungal communities on oak leaves across the growing season

Climate warming plays a larger role than plant genes in influencing the number and identity of fungal species on oak leaves, especially in autumn. This research by ecologists sheds light on how warming and tree genes affect the dynamics of fungal communities across the season. source htt...

Imaging at the tip of a needle

Scientists have developed a new technique that could revolutionize medical imaging procedures using light. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134025.h...

New cause for intensification of oyster disease

Researchers reveal that intensification of major oyster disease was due to evolving parasite, not just drought as previously thought. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134020.h...

New evidence to battle drug price increases

Two recent studies add new evidence to the impact of how drug price increases affect US patients and the overall cost of health care. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134007.h...

Use rewards effectively to boost creativity

To boost employees' creativity, managers should consider offering a set of rewards for them to choose from, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134004.h...

Will reduction in tau protein protect against Parkinson's and Lewy body dementias?

Will a reduction in tau protein in brain neurons protect against Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementias? A new study suggests the answer is no. If this is borne out, that result differs from Alzheimer's disease, where reducing endogenous tau levels in brain neurons is protective for multiple...

Bio-inspired hydrogel protects the heart from post-op adhesions

A hydrogel that forms a barrier to keep heart tissue from adhering to surrounding tissue after surgery was developed and successfully tested in rodents. The team of engineers, scientists and physicians also conducted a pilot study on porcine hearts, with promising results. source https:/...

Start-stop system of hunting immune cells

Researchers decipher the basic biology of neutrophil swarming and now show that the cells also evolved an intrinsic molecular program to self-limit their swarming activity. The study elucidates how swarming neutrophils become insensitive to their own secreted signals that brought the swarm...

How cells 'read' artificial ingredients tossed into genetic recipe

Researchers discovered that the enzyme RNA polymerase II recognizes and transcribes artificially added base pairs in genetic code, a new insight that could help advance the development of new vaccines and medicines. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618091706.h...

Searchers comb river after 3 tubers die, 2 disappear at dam

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UN condemns Myanmar military coup, calls for arms embargo

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Memory helps us evaluate situations on the fly, not just recall the past

Scientists have long known the brain's hippocampus is crucial for long-term memory. Now a new study has found the hippocampus also plays a role in short-term memory and helps guide decision-making. The findings shed light on how the hippocampus contributes to memory and exploration, potentially...

Animals' ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change

A research group of scientists from North America, Europe and Africa concluded that animals' ability to respond to climate change likely depends on how well they modify their habitats, such as nests and burrows. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618153512.h...

How childhood exercise could maintain and promote cognitive function in later life

People who are physically active during childhood have higher cognitive functions in later life. Participants who exercised when they were children did better on cognitive tests regardless of their current age. However, no such relationship was found between task performance and post-childhood...

Footprints discovered from the last dinosaurs to walk on UK soil

Footprints from at least six different species of dinosaur -- thought to be the very last dinosaurs to walk on UK soil 110 million years ago -- have been found in Kent. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134033.h...

Evolution: Two routes to the same destination

Fruit flies have found at least two solutions to the problem of sorting their sex chromosomes: a matter of life and death. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134022.h...

The Earth has a pulse -- a 27.5-million-year cycle of geological activity

Geologic activity on Earth appears to follow a 27.5-million-year cycle, giving the planet a 'pulse,' according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134009.h...

Scientists detect signatures of life remotely

It could be a milestone on the path to detecting life on other planets: Scientists detect a key molecular property of all living organisms from a helicopter flying several kilometers above ground. The measurement technology could also open up opportunities for remote sensing of the Earth. source...

Science-based hiccups intervention

A science-based intervention relieved hiccups for 92% of 249 users who self-reported the effectiveness of the tool. = source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618133957.h...

The end of Darwin's nightmare at Lake Victoria?

Lake Victoria, which came under the spotlight in 2004 by the documentary 'Darwin's nightmare', is not only suffering from the introduction and commercialization of the Nile perch: A study has highlighted other worrying phenomena, particularly climatic ones, which have an equally important...

Researchers translate a bird's brain activity into song

It is possible to re-create a bird's song by reading only its brain activity, shows a first proof-of-concept study. The researchers were able to reproduce the songbird's complex vocalizations down to the pitch, volume and timbre of the original. The study is a first step towards developing...

Mountain fires burning higher at unprecedented rates

Forest fires have crept higher up mountains over the past few decades, scorching areas previously too wet to burn, according to researchers. As wildfires advance uphill, a staggering 11% of all Western US forests are now at risk. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/21061...

Greenhouse gas data deep dive reaches new level of 'reasonable and true'

For the most accurate accounting of a product's environmental impact, scientists look at the product's entire life cycle, from cradle to grave. It's a grand calculation known as a life cycle assessment (LCA), and greenhouse gas emissions are a key component. For corn ethanol, most greenhouse...

Western heat wave threatens health in vulnerable communities

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The Métis Nation Applauds the Passage of An Act respecting the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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An acceleration of coastal overtopping around the world

The combination of sea level rise, tides, storm surge and waves has increased the overtopping of natural and artificial coastal protection by nearly 50% in the last two decades. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618091630.h...

Meringue-like material could make aircraft as quiet as a hairdryer

An incredibly light new material can reduce aircraft engine noise and improve passenger comfort. The graphene oxide-polyvinyl alcohol aerogel weighs just 2.1kg per cubic meter, making it the lightest sound insulation ever manufactured. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06...

Fierce Capitol attacks on police in newly released videos

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Apathy greets Iran presidential vote dominated by hard-liner

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Researchers find losartan is not effective in reducing hospitalization from mild COVID-19

In a new study, researchers determined that the common blood pressure medication, losartan, is not effective in reducing hospitalization for mildly-ill COVID-19 outpatients. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210618134002.h...

In Iran's subdued election, many voters appear to stay home

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Leaders of Germany, France urge vigilance over virus variant

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Probing the dynamics of photoemission

Physicists have used ultrashort laser pulses to probe the dynamics of photoelectron emission in tungsten crystals. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210617145811.h...

Passive rewilding can rapidly expand UK woodland at no cost

A long-term passive rewilding study has shown that natural woodland regeneration could make a significant contribution to meeting the UK's ambitious tree planting targets - potentially at no cost and within relatively short timescales. The research found natural growth due to seed dispersal...

First months decisive for immune system development

Many diseases caused by a dysregulated immune system, such as allergies, asthma and autoimmunity, can be traced back to events in the first few months after birth. To date, the mechanisms behind the development of the immune system have not been fully understood. Now, researchers show a connection...

Conservative hard-liner poised to be Iran's next president – what that means for the West and the nuclear deal

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US to spend $3.2B on treatments for COVID-19, other viruses

source https://news.yahoo.com/official-us-spend-3b-antiviral-151247990.ht...