Health workers once saluted as heroes now get threats

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Stress of COVID-19 pandemic caused irregular menstrual cycles, study found

Women and people who menstruate experienced irregularities in their menstrual cycle because of increased stress during the COVID-19 pandemic, a new study has found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929155707.h...

Last Chance - 2022 Muni Service Network Survey Closes October 1, 2021

Last Chance - 2022 Muni Service Network Survey Closes October 1, 2021 By Mariana Maguire SFMTA staff talks with customer about 2022 Muni service options at farmer’s market pop-up event. The SFMTA recently introduced three options for increasing Muni service in early 2022. We launched efforts...

NKorea's Kim wants to restore hotlines with South Korea soon

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Death toll in Ecuador prison gang clash tops 100; beheadings

source https://news.yahoo.com/gang-clash-ecuador-prison-kills-120438175.ht...

European fishing communities face their own specific climate risks

Of all European fisheries and coastal communities, the ones in the UK and the Eastern Mediterranean have the highest risk of being affected by climate change. To reduce climate risks, researchers are advising regional policy makers to focus on sustainable and diverse fisheries management. source...

Wiggling worms suggest link between vitamin B12 and Alzheimer's

Worms lose their wiggle when they get Alzheimer's disease, but researchers found that worms fed a diet of E. coli with higher levels of vitamin B12 were given a layer of protection from the dreaded degenerative brain disease. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929163...

How sepsis need not be fatal

Researchers have identified molecular biomarkers, pathways and immune cell dynamics associated with sepsis that could be therapeutically targeted to prevent the condition from leading to death. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929163803.h...

New tool predicts changes that may make COVID variants more infectious

Researchers have created a novel framework that can predict with reasonable accuracy the amino-acid changes in the virus' spike protein that may improve its binding to human cells and confer increased infectivity to the virus. The tool could enable the computational surveillance of SARS-CoV-2...

Expanding the genetic code with quadruplet codons

Cells working with an expanded genetic code could make more diverse medicines. A new study shows scientists are within striking distance. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929163758.h...

What are ideal blood sugar levels for preventing repeat strokes, heart attacks?

Blood sugar control has always been important for people with diabetes when it comes to preventing a stroke. But a new study finds for people with diabetes who have a stroke, there may be an ideal target blood sugar range to lower the risk of different types of vascular diseases like a stroke...

Extending LIGO's reach into the cosmos

New mirror coatings will increase the volume of space LIGO can probe in its next run. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929155704.h...

Glioma subtype may hold the secret to the success of immunotherapies

A common mutation in gliomas sensitizes them to immunotherapy, a finding which researchers believe could have broader therapeutic implications for all glioma patients. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929154202.h...

Correlated electrons ‘tango’ in a perovskite oxide at the extreme quantum limit

Scientists have found a rare quantum material in which electrons move in coordinated ways, essentially 'dancing.' Straining the material creates an electronic band structure that sets the stage for exotic, more tightly correlated behavior -- akin to tangoing -- among Dirac electrons, which...

Vehicle collision in Israel leaves five dead, dozens hurt

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South Dakota lawmakers question Noem's meeting with daughter

source https://news.yahoo.com/south-dakota-lawmakers-noems-meeting-173451860.ht...

Putin praises 'useful' Erdogan talks

source https://news.yahoo.com/putin-praises-useful-erdogan-talks-134844059.ht...

Team rewires a behavioral circuit in the worm using hydra parts

New research highlights the development of HySyn, a system designed to synthetically reconnect neural circuits using neuropeptides from Hydra, a small, freshwater organism, into the model organism C. elegans. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929142810.h...

Clover growth in Mars-like soils boosted by bacterial symbiosis

Clover plants grown in Mars-like soils experience significantly more growth when inoculated with symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria than when left uninoculated, researchers report. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929142804.h...

Exoskeleton research demonstrates the importance of training

New research shows that the benefits people could reap from exoskeletons rely heavily on having time to train with the device. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929142712.h...

Strikingly simple means of diagnosing ecosystem health uncovered

Scientists say the health of a terrestrial ecosystem can be largely determined by three variables: vegetations' ability to uptake carbon, its efficiency in using carbon and its efficiency in using water. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929142708.h...

Strict lineage tracing crucial to nerve cell regeneration research

Stem cell scientists find that stringent lineage tracing is crucial for studies of nerve cell regeneration. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210929125803.h...

The AP Interview: Haiti PM plans to hold elections next year

source https://news.yahoo.com/haiti-pm-elections-referendum-held-205252720.ht...

Past suffering can affect future praise

Researchers have discovered that people tend to give more praise to someone for their good deeds as an adult after discovering that person has also had to overcome adversity or suffering earlier in life, such as abuse and neglect as a child. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2...

Reducing salt in bread without sacrificing taste

Most people in the U.S. consume too much salt; adult Americans typically eat twice the daily amount recommended by dietary guidelines. Bread may not seem like an obvious culprit; however, due to high consumption and relatively high salt content, baked goods are a major source of sodium in...

China hopes Biden turns statement on no Cold War into action

source https://news.yahoo.com/china-hopes-biden-turns-statement-230534940.ht...

Mexico tries to ease asylum backlog in face of frustrations

source https://news.yahoo.com/mexico-tries-ease-asylum-backlog-221952893.ht...

Jake Sullivan discussed human rights and Yemen with Saudi crown prince

source https://news.yahoo.com/jake-sullivan-discussed-human-rights-211957083.ht...

Haiti PM: Elections, referendum to be held next year

source https://news.yahoo.com/haiti-pm-elections-referendum-held-205252720.ht...

French accuse UK of igniting a new fishing war

source https://news.yahoo.com/french-accuse-uk-igniting-fishing-201147535.ht...

Counting cells may shed light on how cancer spreads

Engineers developed a technique that allows them to measure the generation rate and half-life of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) in mice. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928155116.h...

Magnetic stimulation of the brain can improve episodic memory, study finds

The ability to form episodic memories declines with age, certain dementias, and brain injury. However, a new study shows that low frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation delivered over the left prefrontal cortex of the brain can improve memory performance by reducing the power...

Elephants strive to cooperate with allies, until the stakes get too high

Asian elephants are keen to cooperate with friends and have evolved strategies to mitigate competition in their social groups, but cooperation breaks down when food resources are limited, according to new research. The study sheds light on the evolution of cooperative behavior in mammals. source...

Trump played tough with Putin when cameras were around, while Putin toyed with his insecurities, a new book says

source https://news.yahoo.com/trump-played-tough-putin-cameras-134851051.ht...

Researchers identify mutations of Delta, Delta Plus variants

Using bioinformatics tools and programming, researchers identified five specific mutations that are far more prevalent in Delta Plus infections compared to Delta infections, including one mutation, K417N, that is present in all Delta Plus infections but not present in nearly any Delta infections....

Liquid metal coating creates effective antiviral, antimicrobial fabric

Researchers used liquid gallium to create an antiviral and antimicrobial coating and tested it on a range of fabrics, including face masks. The coating adhered more strongly to fabric than some conventional metal coatings, and eradicated 99% of several common pathogens within five minutes. source...

AI may predict the next virus to jump from animals to humans

A new study suggests that machine learning using viral genomes may predict the likelihood that any animal-infecting virus will infect humans, given biologically relevant exposure. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928141839.h...

Seven symptoms jointly predict COVID-19 diagnosis, study finds

A set of 7 symptoms, considered together, can be used to maximize detection of COVID-19 in the community, according to researchers. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928141836.h...

5 intel officers killed in shootout with militants in Sudan

source https://news.yahoo.com/5-intel-officers-killed-shootout-182524567.ht...

Scars from 2015 Paris stadium bombing still pain victims

source https://news.yahoo.com/scars-2015-paris-stadium-bombing-145733172.ht...

Living retina achieves sensitivity and efficiency engineers can only dream about

'Efficient coding theory' describes the most perfect, low-energy way to design a light-detecting device for a future camera or prosthetic retina. Or you could just look at a mammalian retina that's already organized this way. In a pair of papers on retinal structure, a team of neurobiologists...

‘Research autopsy’ enable scientists study why certain cancer therapies stop working

A new research study turns cancer scientists into molecular detectives, searching for clues for why certain cancers are able to spread and evolve by studying tissues collected within hours of death. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928121338.h...

Intense workouts before bedtime won’t guarantee a good night’s rest, new research shows

A new meta-analysis assessed data from 15 published studies to see how a single session of intense exercise affects young and middle-aged healthy adults in the hours prior to bedtime. And while no two bodies are the same, the researchers did find that the combination of factors would interact...

'No thank you, Prime Minister', Polish trucker says to British Christmas visa offer

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Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia

While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210928121341.h...

Merkel’s style shaping Germany’s new government

source https://news.yahoo.com/merkel-style-shaping-germany-government-150300965.ht...

They said it: Leaders at the hybrid UN, in their own words

source https://news.yahoo.com/said-leaders-hybrid-un-own-204332954.ht...

Fiona Hill said Trump's deadly Jan. 6 'self-coup' attempt showed the ways he'd made the US more like Putin's Russia

source https://news.yahoo.com/fiona-hill-said-trumps-deadly-202613670.ht...

As daughter sought state license, Noem summoned agency head

source https://news.yahoo.com/daughter-sought-state-license-noem-165940382.ht...

Amazonian protected areas benefit both people and biodiversity

Highly positive social outcomes are linked to biodiversity efforts in Amazonian Sustainable-Use Protected Areas, according to new research. The study investigated the social consequences of living both inside and outside Sustainable-Use Protected Areas containing aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems...

Late Pleistocene humans may have hatched and raised cassowary chicks

As early as 18,000 years ago, humans in New Guinea may have collected cassowary eggs near maturity and then raised the birds to adulthood, according to an international team of scientists, who used eggshells to determine the developmental stage of the ancient embryos/chicks when the eggs cracked. source...

France tells UN Mali must stick to election timetable

source https://news.yahoo.com/france-tells-un-mali-must-202523370.ht...

Gov’t forces disperse protesters in Yemeni city, 7 wounded

source https://news.yahoo.com/gov-t-forces-disperse-protesters-191832026.ht...

South Africa pledges more ambitious climate targets

source https://news.yahoo.com/south-africa-pledges-more-ambitious-190859450.ht...

German elections: After close result, jockeying to replace Merkel begins

source https://news.yahoo.com/german-elections-close-result-jockeying-190456545.ht...

Donors Come Together With US$138.1 Million In New Funding For Education Cannot Wait During UN General Assembly To Leave No Child Behind

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/donors-come-together-us-138-185700759.ht...

N95 respirators could offer robust protection from wildfire smoke

N95 respirators offer the best protection against wildfire smoke and other types of air pollution, performing better than synthetic, cotton and surgical masks. N95s were so effective in the lab experiments that the researchers estimate their widespread use could reduce hospital visits attributable...

Withdrawal from psychostimulants restructures functional architecture of brain

Researchers describe how withdrawal from nicotine, methamphetamine and cocaine alters the functional architecture and patterns in the brains of mice, compared to control animals, a key to developing addiction treatments. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210927143649.h...

Drugs used by some Type 2 diabetics may lessen risk for severe COVID-19 outcomes, study suggests

A type of drug already used to treat obesity and Type 2 diabetes, when taken six months prior to the diagnosis of COVID-19, was associated with a decreased risk of hospitalization, respiratory complications and death in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes, according to researchers. source...

UN concerned about 'xenophobia' against migrants in Chile

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-concerned-xenophobia-against-migrants-174233403.ht...

Biden proposes DACA workaround: a rule to shield 'Dreamers'

source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-administration-unveils-plan-young-154055269.ht...

Israeli PM slams 'woke' opponents in push to stop Iran from gaining nuclear weapons

source https://news.yahoo.com/israeli-pm-slams-apos-woke-152419772.ht...

Benefits of early intervention in autoimmune diseases

Complex autoimmune diseases affecting various organ systems remain one of the greatest medical challenges in spite of immense advances in treatment. In particular, the diffuse symptoms at the early stage of complex autoimmune diseases make it hard to diagnose the condition early on, which...

Detecting dementia in the blood

Researchers want to image proteins with unprecedented precision -- and thus gain insights into the molecular pathogenesis of Alzheimer's. This should pave the way for an earlier diagnosis of the dementia disorder via a simple blood test. A successful pilot study has now been completed. source...

Record in materials research: X-ray microscopy with 1000 tomograms per second

Tomoscopy is an imaging method in which three-dimensional images of the inside of materials are calculated in rapid succession. Now a team has achieved a new record: with 1000 tomograms per second, it is now possible to non-destructively document very fast processes and developments in materials...

Shrinking waveforms on electrocardiograms predict worsening health and death of hospitalized COVID-19 and influenza patients

Specific and dynamic changes on electrocardiograms (EKGs) of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 or influenza can help predict a timeframe for worsening health and death, according to a new study. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924182525.h...

Unusual visual examination of objects may indicate later autism diagnosis in infants

A new study suggests that unusual visual inspection of objects may precede the development of the social symptoms that are characteristic of autism syndrome disorder. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924182521.h...

UK gas stations are running dry due to panic-buying and a supply-chain crisis. Boris Johnson may deploy the military to drive extra supplies.

source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-gas-stations-running-dry-094635861.ht...

Putin’s gas power play creates conundrum for the new Merkel

source https://news.yahoo.com/putin-gas-power-play-creates-165319598.ht...

Social Democrats narrowly beat Merkel's bloc in German vote

source https://www.aol.com/news/closely-fought-german-election-ushers-060854118-095153706.ht...

EXPLAINER: How and when Germany will form a new government

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Fuel 'panic-buying' in UK could see army to rescue

source https://news.yahoo.com/fuel-panic-buying-uk-could-090803252.ht...

Germany's Scholz says to seek coalition with Greens, FDP

source https://news.yahoo.com/germanys-scholz-says-seek-coalition-072354967.ht...

Politics latest news: Military drivers being 'trained in the background', amid fears they lack skills to load fuel

source https://news.yahoo.com/politics-latest-news-grant-shapps-231706916.ht...

Germany embarks on tricky search for post-Merkel government

source https://news.yahoo.com/germany-embarks-tricky-search-post-065142480.ht...

AP PHOTOS: In Qom, where Iran outbreak began, virus rages on

source https://news.yahoo.com/ap-photos-qom-where-iran-061701658.ht...

Israeli troops kill 5 Palestinians in West Bank gunbattles

source https://news.yahoo.com/israeli-troops-kill-4-palestinians-072249688.ht...

Top US general: whisperer to presidents, target of intrigue

source https://news.yahoo.com/top-us-general-whisperer-presidents-042800773.ht...

The Latest: Social Democrats beat Merkel bloc in German vote

source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-german-voters-struggle-pick-084220261.ht...

Germany heads into unknown as rivals scramble to lead next government

source https://news.yahoo.com/germany-heads-unknown-rivals-scramble-020540437.ht...

Pelosi vows to pass $1T bill, move ahead on larger measure

source https://news.yahoo.com/panel-oks-dems-3-5t-040943585.ht...

September 1967: The last one-room school and GE's Lady of Light make headlines

source https://news.yahoo.com/september-1967-last-one-room-035900862.ht...

Liz Cheney: `I was wrong' in opposing gay marriage in past

source https://news.yahoo.com/liz-cheney-wrong-opposing-gay-232405368.ht...

The Latest: Merkel's old constituency goes to rival party

source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-german-voters-struggle-pick-084220261.ht...

Iran fails to fully comply with nuclear monitoring agreement

source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-fails-fully-comply-nuclear-210414843.ht...

The Latest: CDC head acknowledges confusion over boosters

source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-pfizer-close-big-step-161254155.ht...

Pelosi vows to pass infrastructure, eyes smaller social bill

source https://news.yahoo.com/panel-oks-dems-3-5t-040943585.ht...

Armin Laschet: 'comeback king' still chasing Merkel's crown

source https://news.yahoo.com/armin-laschet-comeback-king-still-014007419.ht...

San Marino voters overwhelmingly back legal abortion

source https://news.yahoo.com/san-marino-voters-decide-whether-091508162.ht...

Myanmar will not address UN General Assembly after compromise

source https://news.yahoo.com/myanmar-not-address-un-general-181436718.ht...

Concerned United Nations can only sidestep Myanmar crisis

source https://news.yahoo.com/concerned-united-nations-only-sidestep-054005436.ht...

'Eternal' chancellor: Germany's Merkel prepares to leave the stage

source https://news.yahoo.com/eternal-chancellor-germanys-merkel-prepares-045830903.ht...

Greens face dashed hopes, new leverage with German vote

source https://news.yahoo.com/greens-face-dashed-hopes-leverage-043144522.ht...

Olaf Scholz: the Social Democrat channelling Merkel in succession bid

source https://news.yahoo.com/olaf-scholz-social-democrat-channelling-040904190.ht...

CCTV+: Xi calls for global sci-tech innovation cooperation at opening of 2021 Zhongguancun (ZGC) Forum

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cctv-xi-calls-global-sci-025700429.ht...

What happens after the German election?

source https://news.yahoo.com/happens-german-election-021939793.ht...

What is at stake in Germany's election?

source https://news.yahoo.com/stake-germanys-election-020040893.ht...

Race wide open as Germany votes in post-Merkel election

source https://news.yahoo.com/race-wide-open-germany-votes-011321564.ht...

Top Russian diplomat defends mercenaries' presence in Mali

source https://news.yahoo.com/top-russian-diplomat-defends-mercenaries-005032566.ht...

Letter from Africa: The wonders of Somali cuisine and a taste of home

source https://news.yahoo.com/letter-africa-wonders-somali-cuisine-233817937.ht...

Rwanda genocide 'kingpin' Théoneste Bagosora dies in prison

source https://news.yahoo.com/rwanda-genocide-kingpin-th-oneste-232631239.ht...

Ethiopia to world leaders: Be 'constructive' on Tigray

source https://news.yahoo.com/ethiopia-world-leaders-constructive-tigray-232416975.ht...

They said it: Leaders at the hybrid UN, in their own words

source https://news.yahoo.com/said-leaders-hybrid-un-own-212010595.ht...

'Amistad' binds Del Rio and Ciudad Acuña amid migrant crisis

source https://news.yahoo.com/amistad-binds-del-rio-ciudad-201310779.ht...

Merkel warns against socialist swing as Germans head to the polls

source https://news.yahoo.com/merkel-warns-against-socialist-swing-193816451.ht...

UK to offer 10,500 post-Brexit visas to counter growing worker crisis

source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-issue-visas-ease-lorry-095404016.ht...

Russia says it's in sync with US, China, Pakistan on Taliban

source https://news.yahoo.com/russia-says-sync-us-china-201853402.ht...

Germany elections: Who will replace Angela Merkel? What you need to know

source https://news.yahoo.com/germany-elections-replace-angela-merkel-164140192.ht...

Harry and Meghan visit UN amid world leaders' meeting

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Russia calls on US to 'be more active' to revive Iran nuclear deal

source https://news.yahoo.com/russia-calls-us-more-active-162539765.ht...

Lawyers to urge no restrictions for Reagan shooter Hinckley

source https://news.yahoo.com/lawyers-urge-no-restrictions-reagan-125156471.ht...

Taliban hang body in public; signal return to past tactics

source https://news.yahoo.com/witness-taliban-hang-dead-body-101750675.ht...

Leaders at UN face global concern over regional conflicts

source https://news.yahoo.com/leaders-un-face-global-concern-040211410.ht...

The origin and legacy of the Etruscans

Researchers present comprehensive ancient DNA data retrieved from peoples culturally affiliated with the iconic Etruscans, settling a long-lasting debate on the origins of this highly skilled and enigmatic culture. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924182513.h...

In a gene tied to growth, scientists see glimmers of human history

A new study delves into the evolution and function of the human growth hormone receptor gene, and asks what forces in humanity's past may have driven changes to this vital piece of DNA. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924182510.h...

Guiding microbes along their path

The direction of movement of a microbe directly depends on the curvature of its environment, according to new findings. The researchers investigated the navigation of a model microbe, a small self-propelling microalga, in confined compartments with different shapes. They also developed theoretical...

Imran Khan paints Pakistan as victim of US ungratefulness

source https://news.yahoo.com/imran-khan-paints-pakistan-victim-002846344.ht...

Hundreds protest against no-confidence vote in Libya govt

source https://news.yahoo.com/hundreds-protest-against-no-confidence-000743822.ht...

Frustrated Abbas gives Israel ultimatum in harsh UN address

source https://www.aol.com/news/abbas-issues-ultimatum-israel-harsh-172828011-233017308.ht...

It's almost certain Afghanistan's Taliban won't speak at UN

source https://news.yahoo.com/almost-certain-afghanistans-taliban-wont-232201014.ht...

COVID at the UN: One topic, used to make many points

source https://news.yahoo.com/covid-un-one-topic-used-214611302.ht...

U.S. to drop fraud charges against top Huawei executive

source https://news.yahoo.com/u-drop-fraud-charges-against-210231256.ht...

Residents Overwhelmingly Support Slow Streets

Residents Overwhelmingly Support Slow Streets By Eillie Anzilotti After over a year of Slow Streets providing safe, low-volume corridors for people to walk, bike, play and travel during the pandemic, we’re excited to share our first comprehensive evaluation of the program. The key takeaway?...

U.S. to drop fraud charges against top Huawei executive

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GLIMPSES: Phone in hand, Barbados PM dials into issues at UN

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Japan's leader says Olympics were 'symbol of global unity'

source https://news.yahoo.com/japans-leader-says-olympics-were-200802511.ht...

Treasury grants licenses allowing U.S. to send aid to Taliban despite sanctions

source https://news.yahoo.com/treasury-grants-licenses-allowing-u-195332985.ht...

Mystery solved: Biden gets proof of family ties to India

source https://news.yahoo.com/mystery-solved-biden-gets-proof-182837350.ht...

The Latest: UN crowds return but still lag pre-COVID times

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Frustrated Abbas gives Israel ultimatum in harsh UN address

source https://news.yahoo.com/abbas-issues-ultimatum-israel-harsh-172828011.ht...

In Germany’s elections, candidates vie to be more Merkel

source https://news.yahoo.com/germany-elections-candidates-vie-more-122358693.ht...

Insights from our genome and epigenome will help prevent, diagnose and treat cancer

In 2020, an estimated 10 million people lost their lives to cancer. This devastating disease is underpinned by changes to our DNA – the instruction manual for all our cells. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924104308.h...

Gamma rays and neutrinos from mellow supermassive black holes

The Universe is filled with energetic particles, such as X rays, gamma rays, and neutrinos. However, most of the high-energy cosmic particles' origins remain unexplained. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210924104306.h...

Minister: Iran will return to nuclear talks `very soon'

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UN redoubles green energy push to save climate, boost electricity

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-redoubles-green-energy-push-175354376.ht...

Huawei exec resolves criminal charges in deal with US

source https://news.yahoo.com/justice-dept-huawei-exec-poised-161512518.ht...

Decoding birds’ brain signals into syllables of song

Researchers can predict what syllables a bird will sing -- and when it will sing them -- by reading electrical signals in its brain, reports a new study. The work is an early step toward building vocal prostheses for humans who have lost the ability to speak. source https://www.scienceda...

Carbon dioxide reactor makes 'Martian fuel'

Engineers are developing new ways to convert greenhouse gases to fuel to address climate change and get astronauts home from Mars. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923132604.h...

How tactile vibrations create illusions

Among the traditional five human senses, touch is perhaps the least studied. Yet, it is solicited everywhere, all the time, and even more so in recent years with the widespread daily use of electronic devices that emit vibrations. Indeed, any moving object transmits oscillatory signals that...

Intensified water cycle slows down global warming

A new study shows that the intensification of global hydrological cycle drives more ocean heat uptake into the deep ocean and moderates the pace of global warming. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923115637.h...

Muni’s R-Howard 80 Years On

Muni’s R-Howard 80 Years On By Jeremy Menzies Eighty years ago on September 7, 1941, the San Francisco Municipal Railway launched its first all-electric bus route, the R Howard. Today the route no longer survives in its original form but the legacy of the R lives on in our electric trolley...

At UN, West frustrated by slow pace with Iran

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UN summit seeks to fix food's many problems, but draws fire

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Candidates clash in last TV debate before German election

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Louisiana state trooper charged in pummeling of Black man

source https://news.yahoo.com/louisiana-state-trooper-charged-pummeling-195413620.ht...

House OKs $1 billion for Israel's Iron Dome defense system

source https://news.yahoo.com/house-oks-1-billion-israels-192420758.ht...

Migrant camp along Texas border shrinks as removals ramp up

source https://news.yahoo.com/mexican-forces-surround-border-migrant-134121191.ht...

Leaders to UN: A warmer world is a more violent one, too

source https://news.yahoo.com/leaders-un-warmer-world-more-192332308.ht...

France still bristling over Indo-Pacific sub snub

source https://news.yahoo.com/france-still-bristling-over-indo-184747713.ht...

Tory ‘Spartans’ finally toast victory over Theresa May that helped deliver Brexit

source https://news.yahoo.com/tory-spartans-finally-toast-victory-173819146.ht...

State Department frustrated by Iran stonewalling on nuclear talks

source https://news.yahoo.com/state-department-frustrated-iran-stonewalling-172940265.ht...

US says 'no indication' Iran wants to return to nuclear deal talks

source https://news.yahoo.com/us-says-no-indication-iran-154952229.ht...

Erdogan says course of US-Turkey ties 'does not bode well'

source https://news.yahoo.com/erdogan-says-course-us-turkey-182836196.ht...

Turkey builds a wall to keep out Afghan refugees

source https://news.yahoo.com/turkey-builds-wall-keep-afghan-181259057.ht...

Philanthropies pledge billions during UN meeting

source https://news.yahoo.com/philanthropies-pledge-billions-during-un-173426788.ht...

Breast cancers: Ruptures in cell nuclei promotes tumor invasion

When cells multiply and migrate, they can be compressed and their nucleus may break open. This phenomenon causes DNA damage. Scientists have now shown that this facilitates the spread of cancer cells in breast tumors. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923115630.h...

Child abuse and neglect linked to early death in adulthood

A new study found that adults who reported experiencing sexual abuse by the age of 16 had a 2.6 times higher risk of dying in middle age -- that is, between 45 and 58 -- than those who did not report sexual abuse. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923115627.h...

Ancient DNA analysis sheds light on dark event in medieval Spain

Researchers used ancient DNA analysis to identify a member of a population expelled from medieval Spain known as the 'Segorbe Giant'. The results have shed light on the brutal political decision that led to a dramatic change in population following the Christian reconquest of Spain. source...

Deadly virus’s pathway to infect cells identified

Researchers have discovered how Rift Valley fever virus enters cells, pointing the way to new therapies to treat deadly Rift Valley fever. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210923115604.h...

Feeling trapped, migrants' fears grow in Mexican border city

source https://news.yahoo.com/feeling-trapped-migrants-fears-grow-195849918.ht...

Those earrings are so last year – but the reason you're wearing them is ancient

Shell beads found in a cave in Morocco are at least 142,000 years old. The archaeologists who found them say they're the earliest known evidence of a widespread form of human communication. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922143305.h...

Wind energy can deliver vital slash to global warming

Implementing advance wind energy scenarios could achieve a reduction in global warming atmospheric average temperatures of 0.3 to 0.8 degrees Celsius by the end of the century, according to new research. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922143300.h...

Early Homo sapiens groups in Europe faced subarctic climates

Using oxygen stable isotope analysis of tooth enamel from animals butchered by humans at the site of Bacho Kiro Cave, Bulgaria, researchers show that human groups belonging to an early wave of dispersal of our species into Europe were faced with very cold climatic conditions while they occupied...

New research 'sniffs out' how associative memories are formed

Has the scent of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies ever taken you back to afternoons at your grandmother's house? Has an old song ever brought back memories of a first date? The ability to remember relationships between unrelated items (an odor and a location, a song and an event) is known...

Hubble finds early, massive galaxies running on empty

When the universe was about 3 billion years old, just 20% of its current age, it experienced the most prolific period of star birth in its history. But when NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in northern Chile gazed toward cosmic objects...

Saudi king expresses hope for the direct talks with Iran

source https://news.yahoo.com/saudi-king-expresses-hope-direct-194359779.ht...

Engineers discover way to turn organic waste into renewable biofuel additives using radiation

The renewable proportion of petrol is set to increase to 20 per cent over the coming years, meaning the discovery of a new production pathway for these additives could help in the fight to cut carbon dioxide emissions and tackle climate change. Engineers propose a process to generate one such...

Poorly circulated room air raises potential exposure to contaminants by up to six times

Having good room ventilation to dilute and disperse indoor air pollutants has long been recognized, and with the COVID-19 pandemic its importance has become all the more heightened. But new experiments show that certain circumstances will result in poor mixing of room air, meaning airborne...

Quantum cryptography Records with Higher-Dimensional Photons

A new and much faster quantum cryptography protocol has been developed: Usually, quantum cryptography is done with photons that can be in two different states. Using eight different states, cryptographic keys can be generated much faster and with much more robustness against interference. source...

Genetic regulation of blood cells: Proximity of a gene to a genetic change plays an important role

Researchers have gained significant new insight into the genetic regulation of blood cells. They achieved this by analyzing a dataset that included more than 31,000 study participants, to date the largest dataset of its kind. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922121...

Dog parasite is developing resistance to treatments

Right now, U.S. veterinarians rely on three types of drugs to kill the hookworms, but the parasites appear to becoming resistant to all of them. Dog hookworms can also infect humans. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922121842.h...

Developing nations' plea to world's wealthy at U.N.: stop vaccine hoarding

source https://news.yahoo.com/developing-nations-plea-worlds-wealthy-181539723.ht...

Taliban face uphill battle in efforts to speak at UN meeting

source https://news.yahoo.com/taliban-face-uphill-battle-efforts-180307975.ht...

EU's top diplomat urges Iran to return to nuclear talks

source https://news.yahoo.com/eus-top-diplomat-urges-iran-175948309.ht...

COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff

source https://news.yahoo.com/covid-19-creates-dire-us-175501194.ht...

An experimental loop for simulating nuclear reactors in space

Nuclear thermal propulsion, which uses heat from nuclear reactions as fuel, could be used one day in human spaceflight, possibly even for missions to Mars. Its development, however, poses a challenge. The materials used must be able to withstand high heat and bombardment of high-energy particles...

Unveiling galaxies at cosmic dawn that were hiding behind the dust

While investigating the data of young, distant galaxies observed with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array, astronomers noticed unexpected emissions coming from seemingly empty regions in space that, a global research team confirmed, came actually from two hitherto undiscovered...

Functioning of terrestrial ecosystems is governed by three main factors

A large international research team has identified three key indicators that together summarize the integrative function of terrestrial ecosystems: 1. the capacity to maximize primary productivity, 2. the efficiency of using water, and 3. the efficiency of using carbon. The monitoring of these...

Global cancer risk from burning organic matter comes from unregulated chemicals

Scientists have found that benzo(a)pyrene, traditionally measured to gauge risk of developing cancer from exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), is a poor proxy for this type of cancer risk. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210922121755.h...

Blowing up medieval gunpowder recipes

First used for battle in China in about 900 A.D., gunpowder spread throughout Eurasia by the end of the 13th century, eventually revolutionizing warfare as a propellant in firearms and artillery. Meanwhile, master gunners tinkered with gunpowder formulas, trying to find the ideal concoction....

UN secretary-general calls out wealthy countries for vaccine ‘selfishness’

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-secretary-general-calls-wealthy-192200488.ht...

Transcript: Kim Jong Un and the Northeast Asian Arms Race

source https://news.yahoo.com/transcript-kim-jong-un-northeast-192100337.ht...

BTS ARMY hail group's performance of ‘Permission to Dance’ at UNGA as one of their proudest moments

source https://news.yahoo.com/bts-army-hail-groups-performance-184553283.ht...

NATO leader: Allies need to stand together amid sub flap

source https://news.yahoo.com/nato-leader-allies-stand-together-181058699.ht...

Brazil's unvaccinated Bolsonaro appears to break U.N. vaccine 'honor system' during address

source https://news.yahoo.com/brazils-unvaccinated-bolsonaro-appears-break-145426228.ht...

Merkel seeks to boost Laschet in close German election race

source https://news.yahoo.com/merkel-seeks-boost-laschet-close-190723662.ht...

Iran's president, criticizing US, likens sanctions to 'war'

source https://news.yahoo.com/irans-president-criticizing-us-likens-184051949.ht...

UPDATE 1-Iran wants resumption of nuclear talks that leads to lifting U.S. sanctions -Raisi

source https://news.yahoo.com/1-iran-wants-resumption-nuclear-182806460.ht...

Iran wants nuclear talks to result in lifting of all sanctions: Raisi

source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-wants-nuclear-talks-result-180055773.ht...

In shift, DHS head says images from border 'horrified' him

source https://news.yahoo.com/mayorkas-chief-says-images-border-132210214.ht...

Roman-era mixers and millstones made with geology in mind

A study on stone tools from an outpost of the Roman Empire has found that for ancient bakers and millers, having the right tools was a matter of geology. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921140124.h...

Our eyes and brain work together to create a ‘pipeline’ of meaning – new study

Humans read by 'pre-processing' written words to create a pipeline of meaning, according to new research. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921140122.h...

Iran wants resumption of nuclear talks that leads to lifting U.S. sanctions -Raisi

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/iran-wants-resumption-nuclear-talks-175633829.ht...

Qatar's ruler urges world leaders not to boycott Taliban

source https://news.yahoo.com/qatars-ruler-urges-world-leaders-175520711.ht...

Demanding U.N. action, a man's hunger strike focuses attention on Cuba

source https://news.yahoo.com/demanding-u-n-action-mans-172211617.ht...

Nikki Haley says Biden 'ignored' threats in UN speech that did not mention Russia, China by name

source https://news.yahoo.com/nikki-haley-says-biden-apos-161028726.ht...

As Iranian leader Raisi addresses UN General Assembly, dissidents call for pressure on regime

source https://news.yahoo.com/iranian-leader-raisi-addresses-un-153640491.ht...

Records from Lake Magadi, Kenya, suggest environmental variability driven by changes in Earth’s orbit

Rift Valley lakes within eastern Africa range from freshwater to highly alkaline systems and are homes to diverse ecosystems. These Rift Valley lakes are also sedimentary repositories, yielding a high-resolution environmental record that can be targeted to better understand the environmental...

Novel method of bioprinting neuron cells

Researchers have developed a new method of bioprinting adult neuron cells. They're using a new laser-assisted technology that maintains high levels of cell viability and functionality. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921134345.h...

'Beach ball' representations calculated for US underground nuclear tests can aid monitoring

Researchers have calculated moment tensors for 130 underground nuclear and 10 chemical test explosions that took place at the Nevada National Security test site. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210921134342.h...

Darwin’s short-beak enigma solved

Biologists discovered that a mutation in the ROR2 gene is linked to beak size reduction in numerous breeds of domestic pigeons. Surprisingly, different mutations in ROR2 also underlie a human disorder called Robinow syndrome. The ROR2 signaling pathway plays an important role in the craniofacial...

Right program could turn immune cells into cancer killers

Cancer-fighting immune cells in patients with lung cancer whose tumors do not respond to immunotherapies appear to be running on a different 'program' that makes them less effective than immune cells in patients whose cancers respond to these immune treatments, suggests a new study. source...

Physicists probe light smashups to guide future research

Light has no mass, but Europe's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) can convert light's energy into massive particles. Physicists studied matter-generating collisions of light and showed the departure angle of their debris is subtly distorted by quantum interference patterns in the light prior to...

Diabetes medications linked to glaucoma prevention

Retrospective data from more than 5,000 patients shows that GLP-1R agonists may be protective against the disease. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210920152003.h...

Op-Ed: Biden's vaccine summit is a chance to commit doses where they're needed most

source https://news.yahoo.com/op-ed-bidens-vaccine-summit-185818969.ht...

'High risk of failure' at critical Glasgow climate change conference, U.N. secretary-general warns

source https://news.yahoo.com/high-risk-of-failure-at-critical-glasgow-climate-change-conference-un-secretary-general-warns-183904049.ht...

The Latest: Johnson to Bolsonaro: vaccines save lives

source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-johnson-bolsonaro-vaccines-save-182731318.ht...

At United Nations, Biden hopes to open new diplomatic chapter after criticism from allies

source https://news.yahoo.com/united-nations-biden-hopes-open-181100403.ht...

Drone strike kills at least 1 in northwestern Syria

source https://news.yahoo.com/drone-strike-kills-least-1-180821840.ht...

Meeting sleep recommendations could lead to smarter snacking

Missing out on the recommended seven or more hours of sleep per night could lead to more opportunities to make poorer snacking choices than those made by people who meet shut-eye guidelines, a new study suggests. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210920132613.h...

Students’ certainty about belonging and their performance in a STEM course reinforce each other – for better or worse

New research shows that belonging insecurity in a STEM course, specifically a first-year chemistry course, can affect a student's midterm scores, which can then feed back into the student's belonging uncertainty. For students in groups that are underrepresented in STEM, there's a danger that...

Behold the humble water flea, locked in a battle of mythological proportions

Biologists sized up an unlikely natural phenomenon: when parasitism actually causes the number of hosts to increase, an effect known as a hydra effect. A study of common water fleas and their fungal parasites includes laboratory components and an analysis of 13 fungal epidemics in nature....

More companies pledge 'net-zero' emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?

source https://news.yahoo.com/more-companies-pledge-net-zero-180004820.ht...

Forfeited EGuinea VP assets to be used by UN, NGO for health care

source https://news.yahoo.com/forfeited-eguinea-vp-assets-used-174509782.ht...

IS bomb attacks on Taliban raise specter of wider conflict

source https://news.yahoo.com/bomb-attacks-taliban-raise-specter-172629990.ht...

Global protest seeks to turn up heat on leaders over climate

source https://news.yahoo.com/global-protest-seeks-turn-heat-131812502.ht...

'Hotel Rwanda' hero sentenced to 25 years on terror charges

source https://news.yahoo.com/hotel-rwanda-hero-found-guilty-112303599.ht...

Lack of trust exacerbates loneliness spiral

Loneliness is a painful feeling. If it persists, it can lead to mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety disorders. Researchers have now discovered how loneliness is associated with reduced trust. This is reflected in changes in the activity and interaction of various brain structures,...

How pruning the cytoskeleton moves the cell

Cells are characterized to be stable yet highly flexible. They constantly modify their shape and even move through tissue. These vital properties are based on a dynamically organized network of branched actin filaments, which generates pushing forces to move the cell membrane. An interdisciplinary...

Right light on the mother’s belly may be important to the fetus

There may be a link between exposure to light during pregnancy and fetal brain development. New findings may provide better understanding of certain neurological diseases later in life. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210920121749.h...

Vaccinated groups who are at highest risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death identified using new QCovid tool

Researchers report new findings on the vaccinated people who are at greatest risk from severe COVID-19 leading to hospitalization or death from 14 days post the second dose vaccination, when substantial immunity should be expected. By updating the QCovid tool, they are able to identify groups...

Lessons from how bats resist COVID could inform new treatments in humans

A new paper explores the idea that studying bats' responses to SARS-CoV-2 may provide key insights into how and when to best use existing therapies for COVID-19, and to develop new treatments. The paper is a major review of how the virus that has caused the current pandemic wreaks havoc on...

Pro-Kremlin party looks set to retain majority in parliament

source https://news.yahoo.com/pro-kremlin-party-looks-set-071716315.ht...

UN to world leaders: To curtail warming, you must do more

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-world-leaders-curtail-warming-070328883.ht...

Two votes and coalition talks: How the German election works

source https://news.yahoo.com/two-votes-coalition-talks-german-065857305.ht...

'I just cry': Dying of hunger in Ethiopia's blockaded Tigray

source https://news.yahoo.com/just-cry-dying-hunger-ethiopias-061930178.ht...

AP PHOTOS: Jews redeem firstborn son in ancient ceremony

source https://news.yahoo.com/ap-photos-jews-redeem-firstborn-061021251.ht...

German chancellor candidate to be grilled in fraud probe

source https://news.yahoo.com/german-chancellor-candidate-grilled-fraud-053745350.ht...

East Libya forces say 2 helicopters crashed, killing 2

source https://news.yahoo.com/east-libya-forces-2-helicopters-190302372.ht...

AP Interview: UN chief warns China, US to avoid new Cold War

source https://news.yahoo.com/ap-interview-un-chief-warns-050110550.ht...

Biden pitching partnership after tough stretch with allies

source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-pitching-partnership-tough-stretch-045420022.ht...

Search for Gabby Petito boyfriend continues after body found

source https://news.yahoo.com/search-gabby-petito-boyfriend-continues-040710613.ht...

Senate parliamentarian deals blow to Dems' immigration push

source https://news.yahoo.com/senate-parliamentarian-deals-blow-dems-040708105.ht...

North Korea warns U.S. risks "nuclear arms race" over submarine deal with Australia

source https://news.yahoo.com/north-korea-warns-u-risks-034815556.ht...

N Korea slams US over submarine deal, warns countermeasures

source https://news.yahoo.com/n-korea-slams-us-over-020918571.ht...

South African whistle-blower: I don't feel safe

source https://news.yahoo.com/south-african-whistle-blower-dont-020300129.ht...

Burundi floods: Lake Tanganyika's water levels rise

source https://news.yahoo.com/burundi-floods-lake-tanganyikas-water-015545764.ht...

Vital role of ocean in upcoming COP 26 highlighted by world leaders as UN Global Compact launches Ocean Stewardship Coalition

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vital-role-ocean-upcoming-cop-233900668.ht...

Statement on the passing of John Ruggie (1944-2021)

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/statement-passing-john-ruggie-1944-231200533.ht...

N.Korea says US submarine deal, alliance could trigger 'nuclear arms race'

source https://news.yahoo.com/n-korea-says-us-submarine-224758496.ht...

Military training jet crashes in Texas, injuring both pilots

source https://news.yahoo.com/military-training-jet-crashes-texas-185749164.ht...

US launches mass expulsion of Haitian migrants from Texas

source https://news.yahoo.com/us-may-fly-haitian-migrants-145338999.ht...

Pro-Kremlin party leads in early results in Russian election

source https://news.yahoo.com/pro-kremlin-party-leads-early-150620586.ht...

Things to watch at the UN General Assembly meeting this week

source https://news.yahoo.com/things-watch-un-general-assembly-181417974.ht...

Syria's defense chief meets Jordan's army commander in Amman

source https://news.yahoo.com/syrias-defense-chief-meets-jordans-172952839.ht...

Probe of Southern Baptist sex abuse response moves forward

source https://news.yahoo.com/probe-southern-baptist-sex-abuse-125732567.ht...

Merkel aide warns against protracted coalition talks as TV debate nears

source https://news.yahoo.com/merkel-aide-warns-against-protracted-121422730.ht...

Biden pitching partnership after tough stretch with allies

source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-pitching-partnership-tough-stretch-114934373.ht...

Two Afghans who trekked to France have lessons for evacuees

source https://news.yahoo.com/two-afghans-trekked-france-lessons-070307574.ht...

Australia says France knew of 'grave' submarine concerns

source https://news.yahoo.com/australia-says-france-knew-grave-080352564.ht...

Crucial debate for Merkel party to turn race around

source https://news.yahoo.com/crucial-debate-merkel-party-turn-093443385.ht...

Johannesburg mayor Jolidee Matongo killed in car crash

source https://news.yahoo.com/johannesburg-mayor-jolidee-matongo-killed-091311815.ht...

Indonesia retrieves most-wanted militant's body from jungle

source https://news.yahoo.com/indonesia-retrieves-most-wanted-militants-055152479.ht...

Putin's party set to retain parliament majority after polls

source https://news.yahoo.com/putins-party-set-retain-parliament-042225010.ht...

Israeli forces arrest last 2 of 6 Palestinian fugitives

source https://news.yahoo.com/israeli-forces-arrest-last-2-001824564.ht...

Iran looks east after China-led bloc OKs entry

source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-looks-east-china-led-133212786.ht...

Haitians on Texas border undeterred by US plan to expel them

source https://news.yahoo.com/us-nears-plan-widescale-expulsions-132235664.ht...

United Nations Global Compact recognizes most engaged companies in 2021

source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/united-nations-global-compact-recognizes-230500850.ht...

California wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves

source https://news.yahoo.com/crews-watching-weather-wildfire-burns-043241322.ht...

Mourners in California honor 3 Marines killed in Afghanistan

source https://news.yahoo.com/mourners-california-honor-2-marines-220843731.ht...

Biden admin worried UN meeting could become COVID-19 'superspreader'

source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-admin-worried-un-meeting-195005526.ht...

Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina

source https://news.yahoo.com/schools-brunt-latest-covid-wave-125933391.ht...

Yeast and bacteria together biosynthesize plant hormones for weed control

Plants regulate their growth using hormones, including a group called strigolactones that prevent excessive budding and branching. Strigolactones also help plant roots form symbiotic relationships with microorganisms that allow the plant to absorb nutrients from the soil. These two factors...

Infants exposed to domestic violence have poorer cognitive development

Infants coming from homes with domestic violence often go on to have worse academic outcomes in school due to neurodevelopmental lags and a higher risk for a variety of health issues, including gastrointestinal distress, trouble eating and sleeping, as well as stress and illness. source ...

Discovery highlights the complex lifestyles of frontline immune cells

Researchers have made a surprise discovery about how immune 'sentinel' cells are maintained, which could have implications for drugs in development for treating cancer. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210917161209.h...

Brain microstructural damage related to cognitive dysfunction and steroid medication in lupus patients

Researchers attempted to unravel such mechanisms by adopting non-invasive diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brains of SLE patients, particularly the white matter, coupled with computerized neuropsychological assessment. White matter lies beneath the grey matter cortex...

Now we’re cooking with lasers

Imagine having your own digital personal chef; ready to cook whatever you want, tailoring the shape, texture, and flavor just for you -- all at the push of a button. Engineers have been working on doing just that, using lasers for cooking and 3D printing technology for assembling foods. In...

French minister decries 'duplicity' in U.S. submarine deal

source https://news.yahoo.com/australia-frances-recall-ambassador-over-024247422.ht...

Allergies to mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines rare, generally mild, study finds

Allergic reactions to the new mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccines are rare, typically mild and treatable, and they should not deter people from becoming vaccinated, according to researchers. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210917161212.h...

Time until dementia symptoms appear can be estimated via brain scan

Researchers have developed an approach to estimating when a person who is at high risk of Alzheimer's dementia but has no cognitive symptoms will start showing signs of cognitive decline. The approach is based on data from a single brain scan, combined with the person's age. source https...

Fiber tracking method delivers important new insights into turbulence

A new technique for measuring turbulent flows has been developed. By using fibers rather than particles -- the usual method of measurement -- the researchers could get a more detailed picture of turbulent flows. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210917122049.h...

EXPLAINER: What are 'Crisis Standards of Care?'

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Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions

source https://news.yahoo.com/faith-leaders-no-endorsing-vaccine-200521382.ht...

Quantitative assessment for sustainable agriculture

Scientists have assembled a quantitative assessment for agriculture sustainability for countries around the world based not only on environmental impacts, but economic and social impacts, as well. The Sustainable Agriculture Matrix, or SAM, provides independent and transparent measurements...

The microbial molecule that turns plants into 'zombies'

A newly discovered manipulation mechanism used by parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops. Research has identified a manipulation molecule produced by Phytoplasma bacteria to hijack plant development. When inside a plant, this...

Coral reefs are 50% less able to provide food, jobs, and climate protection than in 1950s, putting millions at risk

The capacity of coral reefs to provide ecosystem services such as food and jobs, relied on by millions of people worldwide, has declined by half since the 1950s, according to a new study. Other findings are equally bleak: the authors found that global coverage of living corals had declined...

Gut bacteria might be an indicator of colon cancer risk

Researchers are finding a link between the increased presence of certain bacteria in a gut biome and colon cancer. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210917110850.h...

Faster research through automation: New way to count micronuclei in cells

Researchers have created a novel automated program that accurately and quickly counts micronuclei in stained images. Micronuclei are small nucleus-like structures that are markers of pathologies such as cancer. The development of this automated program will be useful for future research into...

Grandad defends taking boy from cable car crash to Israel

source https://news.yahoo.com/grandad-defends-taking-boy-cable-200412521.ht...

UN concerned about detained migrants vanishing in Libya

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-concerned-detained-migrants-vanishing-194131425.ht...

Doppelgängers Battle It Out in Putin’s Rigged Elections

source https://news.yahoo.com/doppelg-ngers-battle-putin-rigged-193552498.ht...

U.N. report predicts climate catastrophe, absent major action

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-report-predicts-climate-catastrophe-absent-major-action-193336665.ht...

Pentagon reverses itself, calls deadly Kabul strike an error

source https://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-reverses-itself-calls-deadly-190805321.ht...

UN warns of "catastrophic" climate change failure without more emissions cuts

source https://news.yahoo.com/un-warns-catastrophic-climate-change-185152002.ht...

Man sentenced to 12 years in $200 million phone-fraud scheme

source https://news.yahoo.com/man-sentenced-12-years-200-184910208.ht...

MacKenzie Scott dominates donations to racial equity

source https://news.yahoo.com/mackenzie-scott-dominates-donations-racial-175605235.ht...

US to buy hundreds of millions more doses of Pfizer vaccine to donate to the world

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Fossil: New species of otter discovered in Germany

Researchers have discovered a previously unknown species of otter from 11.4-million-year-old strata at the Hammerschmiede fossil site. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210916191141.h...

Six stages of engagement in ADHD treatment revealed in new, diverse study

Six stages of engagement in treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have been reported by researchers based on a diverse study, inclusive of parents of predominantly racial and ethnic minority children with ADHD. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/2...

The Latest: UN says Taliban must form inclusive Afghan govt

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Parental alienation, partner abuse: Two sides of same coin, says social psychologist

According to a new study, parental alienating behaviors and coercively controlling abuse are similar, and should be treated similarly in family court proceedings. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210916114558.h...

UN: Tens of thousands await help 1 month after Haiti quake

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A simple way to get complex semiconductors to assemble themselves

A new way to make complex, layered semiconductors is like making rock candy: They assemble themselves from chemicals in water. The method will aid design and large-scale production of these materials. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210916114556.h...

Reforestation could help save coral reefs from catastrophe

Increasing reforestation efforts in coastal regions could substantially reduce the amount of sediment run-off reaching coral reefs and improve their resilience, a new study has found. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210916114539.h...

Ancient bone tools found in Moroccan cave were used to work leather, fur

When researchers first started to look at animal bones from Contrebandiers Cave, Morocco, they wanted to learn about the diet and environment of early human ancestors who lived there between 120,000 and 90,000 years ago. But they soon realized that the bones they had found weren't just meal...

Fossil bird with fancy tail feathers longer than its body

Peacock tails are just one example of how evolution walks a line between favoring traits that make it easier to survive, and traits that make it easier to find a mate. In a new study, scientists have found evidence of this age-old conundrum in the form of a fossil bird from the Early Cretaceous...

Better fibers: Fireproof and comfortable

A new chemical process turns cotton into a fire-resistant fabric that nevertheless retains the skin-friendly properties of cotton. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210915111022.h...

COVID-19 exposure forces Putin to bow out of diplomatic conference

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Company to pay USAF sergeant $60K for auctioning possessions

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UN rule may be hurdle for Brazil vaccine skeptic Bolsonaro

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Syrian refugee pleads guilty in IS-inspired church bomb plot

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Idaho rations health care statewide amid massive COVID surge

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Physicists make square droplets and liquid lattices

Driving systems out of equilibrium with electric fields proves useful for creating liquid shapes that are nearly impossible to find in nature. source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/09/210915161015.h...

Australian wildfires triggered massive algal blooms in Southern Ocean

Smoke and ash from the 2019-20 Australian wildfires triggered widespread algal blooms in the Southern Ocean thousands of miles downwind, a new study finds. The study is the first to conclusively link a large-scale response in marine life to fertilization by iron aerosols from wildfire emissions....

Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, U.N. chief warns

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North Korea says it tested rail-launched ballistic missiles

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U.N. says Venezuelan courts are involved in human rights violations

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Brexit red tape bonfire to scrap driving licence cards and share certificates

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California recall could boost Newsom's clout for 2022

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Long-awaited crosswalk on Geary helps rebuild community connections

Long-awaited crosswalk on Geary helps rebuild community connections By Amy Fowler The Geary Rapid Project just met another major milestone with the completion of a long-awaited crosswalk connecting the Japantown Peace Plaza to the southside of Geary Boulevard. The new crossing at Geary...