source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-g20-leaders-toss-coins-090021475.ht...
The Latest: G20 leaders toss coins into Trevi Fountain
Sunday, 31 October 2021
UN climate summit to formally kick off in Glasgow
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-climate-summit-formally-kick-085215010.ht...
UN chief to Sudan army: Reverse coup, take heed of protests
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-chief-sudan-army-reverse-081035900.ht...
American B-1B bomber flies over Mideast amid Iran tensions
source https://news.yahoo.com/american-b-1b-bomber-flies-075001626.ht...
G-20 leaders turn to climate change on last day of summit
source https://news.yahoo.com/g-20-leaders-turn-climate-074723968.ht...
India, UK to launch global solar grid project at COP26
source https://news.yahoo.com/india-uk-launch-global-solar-050847461.ht...
G-20: Prince Charles to discuss climate change with Biden, other leaders on summit's final day
source https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/10/31/g-20-prince-charles-talk-climate-change-biden-other-leaders/621109700...
EDITORIAL: Another blown opportunity in Glasgow?
source https://news.yahoo.com/editorial-another-blown-opportunity-glasgow-015400945.ht...
Japan votes in national election, 1st key test for Kishida
source https://news.yahoo.com/japan-votes-national-election-1st-020156247.ht...
4 key issues to watch as world leaders gather for the Glasgow climate summit
source https://news.yahoo.com/4-key-issues-watch-world-121919102.ht...
A post-Trump test for Democrats looms in Virginia election
source https://news.yahoo.com/post-trump-test-democrats-looms-142830892.ht...
Detector advance could lead to cheaper, easier medical scans
Researchers have demonstrated the first experimental cross-sectional medical image that doesn't require tomography, a mathematical process used to reconstruct images in CT and PET scans. The work could lead to cheaper, easier and more accurate medical imaging.
source https://www.scienced...
Solving complex learning tasks in brain-inspired computers
Spiking neural networks, which mimic the structure and function of a natural nervous system, are powerful, fast, and energy-efficient. One key challenge is how to train such complex systems. An interdisciplinary research team has now developed and successfully implemented an algorithm that...
Engineers develop better method for cleaning up orbiting space junk
Mechanical engineers have discovered a method of manipulating orbiting space debris with the use of spinning magnets, allowing agencies more dexterous movement in clearing out space junk or repairing satellites.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211029103127.h...
The white student braving racial politics in South Africa
source https://news.yahoo.com/white-student-braving-racial-politics-005214153.ht...
Newsom pulls out of overseas trip to UN climate conference, will participate virtually
source https://news.yahoo.com/newsom-pulls-overseas-trip-un-203046288.ht...
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid debate in US
source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-attends-mass-st-patricks-163028911.ht...
US, EU reach agreement to settle rift over Trump-era tariffs
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-eu-reach-agreement-settle-181555127.ht...
Gay people who come out later in life face unique obstacles
source https://news.yahoo.com/gay-people-come-later-life-130637356.ht...
Syrians face deportation from Turkey over banana videos
source https://news.yahoo.com/syrians-face-deportation-turkey-over-175846608.ht...
G-20 leaders at odds over Beijing Olympics
source https://news.yahoo.com/g-20-leaders-odds-over-174206115.ht...
Biden, European leaders urge Iran to resume nuclear talks to avoid “dangerous escalation”
source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-european-leaders-urge-iran-170211837.ht...
Biden offers to lift sanctions if Iran 'changes course'
source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-offers-lift-sanctions-iran-165930733.ht...
Saturday, 30 October 2021
Top Asian News 4:43 a.m. GMT
source https://news.yahoo.com/top-asian-news-4-01-040000906.ht...
G-20 will back a global minimum corporate tax, a win for Biden, U.S. officials say
source https://news.yahoo.com/g-20-back-global-minimum-030024693.ht...
What is COP26? Here's how global climate negotiations work and what's expected from the Glasgow summit
source https://news.yahoo.com/cop26-heres-global-climate-negotiations-171904684.ht...
How lifting Kenya's curfew may push revellers to get jabbed
source https://news.yahoo.com/lifting-kenyas-curfew-may-push-002546957.ht...
UN aid chief urges G20: prevent mass starving in Afghanistan
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-aid-chief-urges-g20-230919179.ht...
US Democratic governors to participate in U.N. climate talks
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-democratic-governors-participate-u-213539915.ht...
Asia's largest-ever drug bust: Laotian police seize almost 2 tons of meth worth over $200 million
source https://news.yahoo.com/asias-largest-ever-drug-bust-210452749.ht...
Ex-Maryland man who joined al-Qaida sentenced at Guantanamo
source https://news.yahoo.com/former-maryland-man-sentenced-guantanamo-201841739.ht...
Supreme Court declines to block Maine vaccine mandate
source https://news.yahoo.com/supreme-court-declines-block-maine-215144315.ht...
Doctors question sedative dose used in Oklahoma execution
source https://news.yahoo.com/doctors-sedative-dose-used-oklahoma-212344491.ht...
Britain must be punished for Brexit, says France
source https://news.yahoo.com/britain-must-punished-brexit-says-195137593.ht...
Rapper Fetty Wap arrested on federal drug charges in NYC
source https://news.yahoo.com/rapper-fetty-wap-arrested-federal-134546282.ht...
The Swiss role in U.S. diplomacy flies under the radar
source https://news.yahoo.com/swiss-role-u-diplomacy-flies-184754492.ht...
Mike Pence endorses a fringe dissident group to lead Iran, calling the leader of the group that forbids members from sexual thoughts 'an inspiration'
source https://news.yahoo.com/mike-pence-endorses-fringe-dissident-184405876.ht...
NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week
source https://news.yahoo.com/not-real-news-look-didnt-182708423.ht...
Saudi Arabia orders Lebanese ambassador to leave kingdom
source https://news.yahoo.com/saudi-arabia-orders-lebanese-ambassador-175936316.ht...
California governor cancels trip to UN climate conference
source https://news.yahoo.com/california-governor-cancels-trip-un-173342317.ht...
UPDATE 1-Johnson will tell Macron: France is one of UK's best allies
source https://news.yahoo.com/1-johnson-tell-macron-france-175351985.ht...
As COVID cases fall, Halloween brings more fun and less fear
source https://news.yahoo.com/covid-cases-fall-halloween-brings-152636054.ht...
UK leader seeks to calm tensions in fishing spat with France
source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-pledges-retaliation-french-fishing-104514556.ht...
The Latest: Johnson: World depends on fixing climate change
source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-g20-summit-security-brings-092231471.ht...
Linking the past and present: Reconstructing the dragonfly and damselfly family tree
Researchers used transcriptomics (a type of gene sequencing) calibrated using information from the fossil record to create the first phylogenetic reconstruction of the insect order Odonata (dragonflies and damselflies), covering 105 species. This reconstruction of the evolutionary history...
Friday, 29 October 2021
Juno peers deep into Jupiter’s colorful belts and zones
A new study of data captured in orbit around Jupiter has revealed new insights into what's happening deep beneath the gas giant's distinctive and colorful bands.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028153800.h...
Feedback, goal-setting improve attention
For individuals to sustain their attention on a task over a long period of time, goal-setting is effective but receiving feedback produces a much stronger effect, according to a new study.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028143651.h...
New species of human ancestor named: Homo bodoensis
Palaeoanthropologists have announced the naming of a new species of human ancestor, Homo bodoensis. This species lived in Africa during the Middle Pleistocene, around half a million years ago, and was the direct ancestor of modern humans.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021...
After California’s 3rd-largest wildfire, deer returned home while trees were ‘still smoldering’
While many animals have adapted to live with wildfires of the past -- which were smaller, more frequent and kept ecosystems in balance across the West -- it's unclear to scientists how animals are coping with today's unprecedented megafires. A team of researchers tracked a population of black-tailed...
New research casts doubt on claims that people have ‘rose-tinted glasses’
New research casts doubt on claims that people have 'rose-tinted glasses' and findings suggest governments should re-examine their use of 'optimism bias' in large-scale projects.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120425.h...
Reducing vessel activity key to southern resident killer whale survival
Reducing ship speed and noise levels would increase the probability that endangered West Coast southern resident killer whales will spend more time hunting for Chinook salmon, a new study has found.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120421.h...
Cleveland Clinic study links gut microbiome and aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers have shown for the first time that diet-associated molecules in the gut are associated with aggressive prostate cancer, suggesting dietary interventions may help reduce risk. While more research will be necessary, the study's lead author says findings from the team's analysis of...
Legal experts see strong self-defense claim for Rittenhouse
source https://news.yahoo.com/legal-experts-see-strong-self-185435511.ht...
Best water treading technique to prevent drowning
Unless you're a water-polo player, the 'egg-beater' technique may mean little to you. But new research has found it may be the most effective skill you can learn to prevent drowning.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120413.h...
Stacking the deck: Layers of crystalline nanosheets enable tunable electronic properties
Researchers have obtained and characterized two-dimensional (2D) boron monosulfide (BS) nanosheets. The bandgap energy of a single BS nanosheet was greater than that of the bulk material from which it came. As additional 2D layers were stacked, the bandgap energy eventually decreased to that...
New study solves energy storage and supply puzzle
Researchers have found a simple and affordable method to determine which chemicals and types of metals are best used to store and supply energy, in a breakthrough for any battery-run devices and technologies reliant on the fast and reliable supply of electricity, including smart phones and...
These hips don’t lie: 3D imaging of a pelvis suggests social care for saber-tooths
A new study reveals saber-toothed cats suffered from hip dysplasia, an affliction common in pet cats and dogs, and points to supportive social structures for Smilodon.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120354.h...
Increased cognitive demands offset low-back exoskeleton advantages, research finds
In manufacturing, work-related lower-back injuries from lifting and handling heavy objects account for approximately $100 billion in medical bills annually in the United States, according to new data. Although novel ergonomic interventions such as industrial exoskeletons have shown promise...
Florida sues Biden over contractor vaccine mandate
source https://news.yahoo.com/florida-sues-biden-over-contractor-175125263.ht...
US to pay $88M to families, victims of SC church massacre
source https://news.yahoo.com/families-9-killed-sc-church-151303337.ht...
Pandemic restrictions fuel recall efforts on fall ballots
source https://news.yahoo.com/pandemic-restrictions-fuel-recall-efforts-151129099.ht...
Nurses as parents exemplify link between poor sleep and daily stress
A new article details how nurses who also are parents might be more susceptible than other groups to daily stress aggravated by poor sleep.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120349.h...
How two people controlled HIV after stopping treatment
Research has identified two distinct ways that people with HIV can control the virus for an extended period after stopping antiretroviral therapy (ART) under medical supervision. This information could inform efforts to develop new tools to help people with HIV put the virus into remission...
Creating a new 'toehold' for RNA therapeutics, cell therapies, and diagnostics
Synthetic biologists have developed eToeholds -- small versatile devices built into RNA that enable expression of a linked protein-encoding sequence only when a cell-specific or viral RNA is present. eToehold devices open up multiple opportunities for more targeted types of RNA therapy, in...
Engineers devise a way to selectively turn on RNA therapies in human cells
Researchers have designed a way to selectively turn on gene expression in target cells, including human cells. Their technology can detect specific mRNA sequences, which triggers production of a specific protein.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120330.h...
Long-lived proteins in mitochondria of brain stabilize protein complexes
Scientists have taken a closer look at how mitochondria are maintained in nondividing cells, such as neurons, with the ultimate goal of developing a better understanding of how to prevent or treat age-related diseases.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211028120328.h...
Thursday, 28 October 2021
Iran agrees to restart nuclear talks as pressure grows
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-agrees-restart-nuclear-talks-200206317.ht...
Iran agrees to resume Vienna nuclear talks in November
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-agrees-resume-vienna-nuclear-193804918.ht...
UK vows to retaliate if France blocks British fishermen from ports
source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-vows-retaliate-france-blocks-192928398.ht...
Impact of Brexit on economy 'worse than Covid'
source https://news.yahoo.com/impact-brexit-economy-worse-covid-191311954.ht...
Iran says it's returning to nuclear deal talks after stalling for months
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-says-returning-nuclear-deal-190621778.ht...
New computer modeling could boost drug discovery
Scientists have developed a computer-aided data tool that could improve treatment for a range of illnesses.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211027121951.h...
Brain connectivity is lower in adults with PTSD or a history of sexual abuse
A study has found that adults with maltreatment-related posttraumatic stress disorder or a history of sexual abuse have lower brain connectivity in the attention systems known as the ventral and dorsal attention network. These networks enable us to shift attention from external events to a...
Powerful X-ray technique finds new degradation-inducing materials in British shipwreck
In 1545, King Henry VIII's favorite ship, the Mary Rose, capsized and sank in the Battle of the Solent defending England and Portsmouth from a French invasion fleet. The wreck remained on the seabed until 1982 when it was salvaged in a widely viewed televised event. Now, it is a time capsule...
The surprising origins of the Tarim Basin mummies
Researchers have determined the genetic origins of Asia's most enigmatic mummies. Once thought to be Indo-European speaking migrants from the West, the Bronze Age Tarim Basin mummies are revealed to be a local indigenous population with deep Asian roots and taste for far-flung cuisine.
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Genetic risk of mental health conditions may influence where people choose to live, study suggests
Research on around 386,000 UK adults has found that a high genetic risk for schizophrenia and other mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder, anorexia and autism, is associated with living in and moving to urban areas. In contrast, people with low genetic risk of ADHD preferentially...
Former Ambassador Michael McFaul on Putin's Russia
source https://www.cbsnews.com/news/putins-russia-today-former-ambassador-michael-mcfaul-intelligence-matters/?ftag=YHF4eb9d...
Making Martian rocket biofuel on Mars
Researchers have developed a concept that would make Martian rocket fuel, on Mars, that could be used to launch future astronauts back to Earth.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211027122016.h...
Polar bear diet may indicate prey distribution changes due to climate shifts
How are warming temperatures and a loss of sea ice affecting polar bears and their marine mammal prey in the Arctic? A York University-led research team used a novel approach to the question by monitoring what polar bears eat across Nunavut and where they are catching their prey.
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Red paint on 1,000-year-old gold mask from Peru contains human blood proteins
Thirty years ago, archeologists excavated the tomb of an elite 40--50-year-old man from the Sicán culture of Peru, a society that predated the Incas. The man's seated, upside-down skeleton was painted bright red, as was the gold mask covering his detached skull. Now, researchers have analyzed...
Carbon nanotubes could help electronics withstand outer space’s harsh conditions
Space missions, such as NASA's Orion that will take astronauts to Mars, are pushing the limits of human exploration. But during their transit, spacecrafts encounter a continuous stream of damaging cosmic radiation, which can harm or even destroy onboard electronics. To extend future missions,...
Making the strange metal state in high temperature superconductors even stranger
Researchers have uncovered a striking new behavior of the 'strange metal' state of high temperature superconductors. The discovery represents an important piece of the puzzle for understanding these materials.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211027085412.h...
Benin Bronzes: 'My great-grandfather sculpted the looted treasures'
source https://news.yahoo.com/benin-bronzes-great-grandfather-sculpted-180821857.ht...
Closing Gaps and Restoring Trust: Building on UNGA76 to Strengthen Global Health Systems
source https://news.yahoo.com/closing-gaps-restoring-trust-building-171607326.ht...
Iran says agrees to restart nuclear deal talks in Nov
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-says-agrees-restart-nuclear-151239723.ht...
Iran urges Taliban to adopt 'friendly' approach at regional meet
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-urges-taliban-adopt-friendly-123122107.ht...
A new 3D printing frontier: Self-powered wearable devices
Researchers have created an innovative hybrid printing method -- combining multi-material aerosol jet printing and extrusion printing -- that integrates both functional and structural materials into a single streamlined printing platform.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021...
How do plants act fast to fight off infections?
New work reveals a new mechanism by which plants are able to rapidly activate defenses against bacterial infections. These findings could inspire efforts to improve crop yields and combat global hunger.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211027085343.h...
Potentially harmful industrial chemicals detected in US fast foods
Chicken nuggets, burritos and other popular items consumers buy from fast food outlets in the United States contain chemicals that are linked to a long list of serious health problems, according to a new study.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211027085324.h...
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
The Oil Bulls Are Running Riot
source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/oil-bulls-running-riot-190000022.ht...
New research finds air pollution reduces sperm counts through brain inflammation
Researchers have long known that air pollution can increase the risk of disorders such as obesity, diabetes, and fertility, but they did not know the exact mechanism for how it can lead to these health conditions. Now researchers have shown how air pollution reduces sperm count in mice by...
Metabolic memory plays a key role in breast cancer relapse
Molecular targets for therapies that could prevent breast cancer recurrence have been identified by a group of scientists who analyzed tumor cells that proved resistant to the original treatment. Recent advances in early detection and targeted therapy have led to a growing success in treating...
Genes may affect the level of harmful bacterial toxins in the bloodstream
Lipopolysaccharide, a virulence factor produced by bacteria, is a toxin that can cause a systemic inflammation via the circulation. In a recently completed study, genetic markers were discovered which are associated with a heightened lipopolysaccharide level in the blood.
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Agnes Wanjiru murder: Kenya family's anger over UK army 'cover-up'
source https://news.yahoo.com/agnes-wanjiru-murder-kenya-familys-185734958.ht...
Sudan strongman is seen as an insider with powerful allies
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-strongman-seen-insider-powerful-183640375.ht...
Blockchain Standard Accelerates Decarbonization, Circular Economy, and Track and Trace
source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/blockchain-standard-accelerates-decarbonization-circular-100000340.ht...
A big leap forward in using iron catalysts for pharmaceuticals
Researchers have created and characterized a novel, three-component cross-coupling reaction that is a 'tremendous leap forward' in developing effective and practical iron-based reactions that could be used to create pharmaceuticals. Unlike palladium, the transition metal catalyst most often...
Resistance is not futile: Predicting how changes in production, materials impact EV battery life
As demand for electric vehicle batteries continues to grow, researchers have developed a method for predicting how changes to manufacturing processes and materials will impact battery life.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211025101706.h...
New study suggests that breastfeeding may help prevent cognitive decline
A new study has found that women over the age of 50 who had breastfed their babies performed better on cognitive tests compared to women who had never breastfed. The findings suggest that breastfeeding may have a positive impact on postmenopausal women's cognitive performance and could have...
Slow release of a drug, TT-10, improves heart attack recovery in a mouse model
A pharmaceutical product called TT-10, which spurs proliferation of heart muscle cells, was thought to offer promise to treat heart attacks. In a mouse heart-attack model several years ago, intraperitoneal injection of TT-10 at first promoted proliferation of heart muscle cells and showed...
Machine learning predicts antibiotic resistance spread
Genes aren't only inherited through birth. Bacteria have the ability to pass genes to each other, or pick them up from their environment, through a process called horizonal gene transfer, which is a major culprit in the spread of antibiotic resistance.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com...
Experiments confirm a quantum material’s unique response to circularly polarized laser light
Scientists are probing topological insulators with circularly polarized light to reveal their many secrets. These exotic materials have potential for quantum computing and other technologies. They discovered that high harmonic generation produces a unique signature from the topological surface.
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EU laws in Northern Ireland could be slashed and replaced with international rules, Lord Frost says
source https://news.yahoo.com/eu-laws-northern-ireland-could-174022518.ht...
US, UN target Libyan over abuse of migrants
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-un-target-libyan-over-172137552.ht...
Specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain
A new study reveals the specific molecular mechanism that controls the transition from acute to chronic pain, and identifies this mechanism as a critical target for disease-modifying medicines.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211022171503.h...
Mechanism behind ineffective psoriasis drugs identified
Interleukin-12 -- a messenger molecule of immune cells -- was long considered to trigger the development of psoriasis. Now, researchers have shown that interleukin-12 does not actually cause the skin disease but protects against it. This also explains why common psoriasis drugs that block...
No ‘silver bullet’ for UK reaching net zero carbon emissions for electricity
CO2 emissions from electricity in the UK fell by two thirds in the last decade due to several factors working together, rather than a single panacea.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211022123817.h...
Fighting multiple sclerosis with cold
In evolutionary biology, the 'Life History Theory,' first proposed in the 1950s, postulates that when the environment is favorable, the resources used by any organism are devoted for growth and reproduction. Conversely, in a hostile environment, resources are transferred to so-called maintenance...
Gene therapy shows early promise as angelman syndrome treatment
Scientists have reported encouraging early tests of a gene therapy strategy against Angelman syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder that features poor muscle control and balance, hard-to-treat epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/...
Animated Map Shows Record Expansion of Transit Lanes
Animated Map Shows Record Expansion of Transit Lanes
By Michael Rhodes
An animated map showing the expansion of transit lanes in San Francisco. View as a PDF.
It’s been a record year for transit lanes in San Francisco: we’ve installed nearly 14 miles of new or upgraded lanes since summer...
Tuesday, 26 October 2021
'Why I returned to Boko Haram and how I escaped'
source https://news.yahoo.com/why-returned-boko-haram-escaped-002022081.ht...
Migrants march on Mexican capital demanding 'dignity'
source https://news.yahoo.com/migrants-march-mexican-capital-demanding-235154733.ht...
US military was tipped off about Iran-backed attack on troops in Syria, saving lives
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-military-tipped-off-iran-223108426.ht...
Australian prime minister will take net zero target to COP26
source https://news.yahoo.com/australian-prime-minister-net-zero-230341771.ht...
COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms
source https://news.yahoo.com/covid-cases-falling-trouble-signs-193106366.ht...
Police: 2 die, 6 injured in Idaho mall shooting
source https://news.yahoo.com/police-reports-injuries-shooting-idaho-205627257.ht...
Sheriff: Newly ID'd Gacy victim's death was news to family
source https://news.yahoo.com/another-victim-serial-killer-john-160409118.ht...
Sudan coup: Seven protesters killed and dozens injured
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-coup-three-protesters-killed-205603873.ht...
Sudan coup: Protesters take to the streets
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-coup-protesters-streets-over-211758014.ht...
US-Taiwan talks spoil China’s anniversary of communist arrival at UN
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-taiwan-talks-spoil-china-212200629.ht...
Vitamin D deficiency for the first time visible after cremation
The cremation process destroys a lot of information that can usually be obtained from the human skeleton. Especially diseases are difficult to observe. Researchers have now found a way to reveal some of the information. For the first time, they have succeeded in detecting vitamin D deficiency...
Officials: Iran behind drone attack on US base in Syria
source https://news.yahoo.com/officials-iran-behind-drone-attack-201617462.ht...
China must adopt ‘ambitious’ climate change goals ahead of Glasgow summit, U.N. Secretary-General says
source https://news.yahoo.com/china-must-adopt-ambitious-climate-change-goals-ahead-of-glasgow-summit-un-secretary-general-says-200347588.ht...
Billionaire tax takes shape as Biden pushes for budget deal
source https://news.yahoo.com/billionaire-tax-takes-shape-biden-195330103.ht...
US details new international COVID-19 travel requirements
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-details-international-covid-19-180006322.ht...
European judges could have role in resolving Northern Ireland disputes
source https://news.yahoo.com/european-judges-could-role-resolving-192113891.ht...
CGTN: 50 years on, China's UN story continues with hopes for peace, multilateralism, cooperation
source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/cgtn-50-years-chinas-un-185200512.ht...
Egypt's president says he won't extend state of emergency
source https://news.yahoo.com/egypts-president-says-wont-extend-185114945.ht...
France preparing to implement 'go slow' strategy on British lorries in retaliation over fishing rights row
source https://news.yahoo.com/france-preparing-implement-slow-strategy-174932574.ht...
Stronger than spider silk: Bagworm silk enables strong conducting fibers
Researchers have harnessed the strength of bagworm silk to produce a strong conductive fiber. To obtain this novel fiber, the research team combined bagworm silk with polyaniline as a conducting polymer. The composite fibers act as an optical waveguide and are suitable for use in textile transistors....
The Latest: UN human rights chief condemns coup in Sudan
source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-eu-us-voice-grave-072132890.ht...
Traces of an ancient road in a lake
Eight hundred years of settlement history with land reforms, epidemics and repeated wars are preserved in the sediments of Lake Czechowskie in Poland. The key role was played by the so-called Margrave's Road, the 'Via Marchionis', between the Prussian heartland and the Teutonic Order's castle...
70 Years at Elkton Shops: Part 1
70 Years at Elkton Shops: Part 1
By Jeremy Menzies
In this two-part blog series, we will look back at the history of one of our city’s hardest working transportation properties. For almost 115 years, the Elkton lot, located on San Jose Avenue between Ocean and Niagara Avenues, has been the...
Monday, 25 October 2021
Drought-stricken California doused by major storm
source https://news.yahoo.com/forecasters-california-storm-could-bring-164608940.ht...
Israel OKs 1,300 settlement homes, testing fragile coalition
source https://news.yahoo.com/israel-oks-1-300-settlement-111237542.ht...
Haiti’s surge in gang violence affecting fuel deliveries. Lives could be lost, UN says
source https://news.yahoo.com/haiti-surge-gang-violence-affecting-110120728.ht...
UPDATE 1-Russia's COVID-19 cases hit record as some regions impose curbs
source https://news.yahoo.com/1-russias-covid-19-cases-100644473.ht...
Russia marks another record number of daily COVID-19 cases
source https://news.yahoo.com/russia-marks-another-record-number-100111706.ht...
UN: Greenhouse gas concentrations hit a new record in 2020
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-greenhouse-gas-concentrations-hit-093407368.ht...
Sudan's reported coup: What you need to know
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudans-reported-coup-know-091627491.ht...
Everything you need to know about COP26, the U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow
source https://news.yahoo.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cop-26-the-un-climate-change-conference-in-glasgow-scotland-090013059.ht...
Russia reports record-high daily COVID-19 infections
source https://finance.yahoo.com/news/russia-reports-record-high-daily-083000508.ht...
The Latest: Arab League expresses 'deep concern' over Sudan
source https://news.yahoo.com/latest-eu-us-voice-grave-072132890.ht...
Widodo calls for ASEAN travel corridor to bolster recovery
source https://news.yahoo.com/widodo-calls-asean-travel-corridor-061922503.ht...
UPDATE 1-China will uphold world peace, Xi says on anniversary of return to U.N.
source https://news.yahoo.com/1-china-uphold-world-peace-052903546.ht...
Youngkin's school warnings intensify GOP's suburban push
source https://news.yahoo.com/youngkins-school-warnings-intensify-gops-041638045.ht...
Sudan's civilian leaders arrested amid coup reports
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-senior-civilian-leaders-arrested-045100154.ht...
Hearing may settle use-of-force experts at Rittenhouse trial
source https://news.yahoo.com/hearing-may-settle-force-experts-034758181.ht...
South Korea's leader vows final push for talks with North
source https://news.yahoo.com/south-koreas-leader-vows-final-033738749.ht...
Australia gives in-principle support for net zero by 2050
source https://news.yahoo.com/australia-gives-principle-support-net-003750842.ht...
Tigray crisis: How the West has fallen out with Ethiopia's PM
source https://news.yahoo.com/tigray-crisis-west-fallen-ethiopias-000201112.ht...
Beleaguered Haiti capital brought to brink by fuel shortages
source https://news.yahoo.com/beleaguered-haiti-capital-brought-brink-214916687.ht...
Fire burns aboard container ship off British Columbia
source https://news.yahoo.com/fire-burns-aboard-container-ship-132651506.ht...
UN Security Council mission visits Mali, urges February vote
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-security-council-mission-visits-193340515.ht...
Husband of UK-Iranian held in Iran starts hunger strike
source https://news.yahoo.com/husband-uk-iranian-held-iran-190635893.ht...
At Glasgow United Nations summit, Newsom must become the bold climate leader we hoped for
source https://news.yahoo.com/glasgow-united-nations-summit-newsom-120000233.ht...
Sunday, 24 October 2021
U.S. calls on North Korea to stop missile tests, return to talks
source https://news.yahoo.com/u-calls-north-korea-stop-124705243.ht...
African effort to replicate mRNA vaccine targets disparities
source https://news.yahoo.com/african-effort-replicate-mrna-vaccine-062107357.ht...
French sexual abuse victims denounce police mistreatment
source https://news.yahoo.com/french-sexual-abuse-victims-denounce-105630780.ht...
Uganda: Suspected bomb attack in Kampala after terror warnings
source https://news.yahoo.com/uganda-suspected-bomb-attack-kampala-100006306.ht...
Israel set to OK 3,000 West Bank settler homes this week
source https://news.yahoo.com/israel-set-ok-3-000-094223235.ht...
Sudan: Political tensions continue as protesters block roads
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-political-tensions-continue-protesters-093924797.ht...
AP PHOTOS: Sufi religious order finally able to gather again
source https://news.yahoo.com/ap-photos-sufi-religious-order-071716682.ht...
US urges NKorea to stop missile tests and return to talks
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-urges-nkorea-stop-missile-035032252.ht...
U.S. envoy urges N.Korea to end 'provocations', accept offer of talks
source https://news.yahoo.com/u-envoy-urges-n-korea-021946825.ht...
GOP uses voters to push election reforms in unlikely states
source https://news.yahoo.com/gop-uses-voters-push-election-122322550.ht...
Controlling light with a material three atoms thick
Thin structures made of black phosphorus can tune the properties of light, with implications for science and technology.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211022171506.h...
Colombia's most wanted drug lord captured in jungle raid
source https://news.yahoo.com/colombia-announces-capture-one-most-233233294.ht...
Why Kenyan churches are banning politicians from pulpits
source https://news.yahoo.com/why-kenyan-churches-banning-politicians-232045406.ht...
Libya FM: Security, stability necessary to usher in new govt
source https://news.yahoo.com/libya-fm-security-stability-necessary-124339947.ht...
GOP uses voters to push election reforms in unlikely states
source https://news.yahoo.com/gop-uses-voters-push-election-122322550.ht...
At Glasgow United Nations summit, Newsom must become the bold climate leader we hoped for
source https://news.yahoo.com/glasgow-united-nations-summit-newsom-120000233.ht...
UK warns of 'gaps' with EU as talks to solve N.Ireland Brexit issues resume
source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-warns-gaps-eu-talks-153111670.ht...
UK says time running out for solution in Brexit trade talks
source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-says-time-running-solution-213249961.ht...
UK says substantial differences remain with EU over N.Ireland trade
source https://news.yahoo.com/uk-says-substantial-differences-remain-213000348.ht...
Erdogan orders removal of 10 ambassadors, including US envoy
source https://news.yahoo.com/erdogan-orders-removal-10-ambassadors-145800388.ht...
GOP uses voters to push election reforms in unlikely states
source https://news.yahoo.com/gop-uses-voters-push-election-122322550.ht...
At Glasgow United Nations summit, Newsom must become the bold climate leader we hoped for
source https://news.yahoo.com/glasgow-united-nations-summit-newsom-120000233.ht...
‘Malign activities’ mean Britain must not ‘blindly’ follow Biden over Iran, says Robert Jenrick
source https://news.yahoo.com/malign-activities-mean-britain-must-173546033.ht...
Saturday, 23 October 2021
At Glasgow United Nations summit, Newsom must become the bold climate leader we hoped for
source https://news.yahoo.com/glasgow-united-nations-summit-newsom-120000233.ht...
Secrecy shrouds Afghan refugees sent by US to base in Kosovo
source https://news.yahoo.com/secrecy-shrouds-afghan-refugees-sent-044840085.ht...
Deal on $2T Biden package, seems close but elusive
source https://news.yahoo.com/deal-2t-biden-package-seems-041017082.ht...
Climate summit will be powered by cooking oil
source https://news.yahoo.com/climate-summit-powered-cooking-oil-110000933.ht...
China says will roll out property tax pilot scheme in some regions - Xinhua
source https://news.yahoo.com/china-says-roll-property-tax-094522007.ht...
Major oil producer Saudi Arabia announces net-zero by 2060
source https://news.yahoo.com/major-oil-producer-saudi-arabia-064710088.ht...
Bangladesh to share 'climate prosperity plan' at COP26
source https://news.yahoo.com/bangladesh-share-climate-prosperity-plan-063558366.ht...
NKorea slams US for supporting Taiwan in nod to ally China
source https://news.yahoo.com/nkorea-slams-us-supporting-taiwan-032244204.ht...
US military says it killed al-Qaida leader in drone strike
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-military-says-killed-al-031403430.ht...
Jury gets chance to hear Elizabeth Holmes' bold promises
source https://news.yahoo.com/jury-gets-chance-hear-elizabeth-232630396.ht...
EXPLAINER: Texas abortion law gets Supreme Court arguments
source https://news.yahoo.com/explainer-texas-abortion-law-gets-231039914.ht...
UN investigator: North Korea has never been more isolated
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-investigator-north-korea-never-230108546.ht...
Court: Turkish Halkbank to be charged in Iran sanctions case
source https://news.yahoo.com/court-turkish-halkbank-charged-iran-223442890.ht...
Plans for 2022 Muni Service Take the Next Step
Plans for 2022 Muni Service Take the Next Step
By Mariana Maguire
A 2 Clement Muni bus serving its route to Park Presidio Boulevard. The 2 Clement is proposed to return to service in early 2022.
When we asked about what SFMTA should do with resources to expand a bit of service,...
Celebrating Quicker Muni Trips on a Safer Geary
Celebrating Quicker Muni Trips on a Safer Geary
By Amy Fowler
The sky was gloomy but the mood was celebratory at the Japantown Peace Plaza on Wednesday. Fortunately, the rain stopped just long enough for the SFMTA, along with Mayor London Breed and other city departments and community members,...
Supreme Court doesn't block Texas abortion law, sets hearing
source https://news.yahoo.com/administration-makes-final-pitch-block-151445575.ht...
Putin rails against cancel culture and suggests teaching gender fluidity to kids is a 'crime against humanity'
source https://news.yahoo.com/putin-rails-against-cancel-culture-201723478.ht...
White House: Biden to outline filibuster changes in 'weeks'
source https://news.yahoo.com/white-house-biden-outline-filibuster-194540361.ht...
Peterborough or Boston will be home to new Museum of Brexit
source https://news.yahoo.com/peterborough-boston-home-museum-brexit-174501147.ht...
US, Europeans renew call for Iran diplomacy
source https://news.yahoo.com/us-europeans-renew-call-iran-093711266.ht...
South African ex-policewoman killed relatives and boyfriend for insurance cash
source https://news.yahoo.com/south-african-ex-policewoman-killed-175146212.ht...
Laura Kuenssberg’s replacement as BBC political editor ‘should be a Brexiteer’
source https://news.yahoo.com/laura-kuenssberg-replacement-bbc-political-174233653.ht...
Under arrest: Using nanofibers to stop brain tumor cells from spreading
Researchers have used high-density nanofibers that mimic the microenvironment of the brain to capture tumor cells, opening doors to novel therapeutic solutions for aggressive brain cancer.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211021120943.h...
Friday, 22 October 2021
Africa's week in pictures: 15-21 October 2021
source https://news.yahoo.com/africas-week-pictures-15-21-231827328.ht...
UN envoy: Myanmar is now in conflict, could be failed state
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-envoy-myanmar-now-conflict-223816702.ht...
UN report says world needs to cut coal, oil and gas production by half to save planet
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-report-says-world-needs-210302687.ht...
Savannah chimpanzees, a model for the understanding of human evolution
To prosper, most great apes need lush forests in Africa (bonobos, chimpanzees, and gorillas) or Southeast Asia (orangutans), except for some groups of chimpanzees that live in Savannahs, habitats characterized by high temperatures and very low seasonal rainfall.
source https://www.scienc...
FBI: Remains found in Florida park ID'd as Brian Laundrie
source https://news.yahoo.com/fbi-remains-found-florida-park-215622831.ht...
43 countries criticize China at UN for repression of Uyghurs
source https://news.yahoo.com/43-countries-criticize-china-un-215103247.ht...
Astronomers provide 'field guide' to exoplanets known as hot Jupiters
By combining Hubble Space Telescope observations with theoretical models, a team of astronomers has gained insights into the chemical and physical makeup of a variety of exoplanets known as hot Jupiters. The findings provide a new and improved 'field guide' for this group of planets and inform...
New photonic chip for isolating light may be key to miniaturizing quantum devices
Light plays a critical role in enabling 21st century quantum information applications. Limited by size, engineers need to miniaturize quantum devices, which requires re-thinking certain components for harnessing light. Researchers have designed a simple, compact photonic circuit that uses...
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New research suggests living in areas with high exposure to green-space can help set them up for success.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211021121016.h...
UN: Excluding women from peace talks risks more conflict
source https://news.yahoo.com/un-excluding-women-peace-talks-194302445.ht...
Northern lakes warming six times faster in the past 25 years
Lakes in the Northern Hemisphere are warming six times faster since 1992 than any other time period in the last 100 years, new research has found.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211021121002.h...
Africa-wide great ape assessment reveals human activity, not habitat availability, is greatest driver of ape abundance
The first-ever Africa-wide assessment of great apes -- gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees -- finds that human factors, including roads, population density and GDP, determine abundance more than ecological factors such as forest cover.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/2...
Tap water produces a protective shield against microplastics
Tap water produces a natural protective shield against harmful microplastics, which can help prevent household products such as plastic kettles from releasing them.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211021120932.h...
Early dinosaurs may have lived in social herds as early as 193 million years ago
Scientists believe they have found the earliest evidence for complex herd behavior in dinosaurs. Researchers say Mussaurus patagonicus may have lived in herds some 193 million years ago -- 40 million years earlier than other records of dinosaur herding.
source https://www.sciencedaily.co...
UPDATE 1-Yellen to attend G20 meeting in Rome, U.N. climate talks - Treasury
source https://news.yahoo.com/1-yellen-attend-g20-meeting-191043628.ht...
Putin says new pipeline could quickly pump more gas to EU
source https://news.yahoo.com/putin-says-pipeline-could-quickly-184755074.ht...
Israel poised to welcome foreign tourists back to country
source https://news.yahoo.com/israel-poised-welcome-foreign-tourists-144839442.ht...
Iran awards scientific prize to 2 US-based physicists
source https://news.yahoo.com/iran-awards-scientific-prize-2-182159646.ht...
Biden ties legislative agenda to MLK push for racial justice
source https://news.yahoo.com/biden-ties-legislative-agenda-mlk-181250179.ht...
Palestinian prisoner's health declines amid hunger strike
source https://news.yahoo.com/palestinian-prisoners-health-declines-amid-174857554.ht...
Desperate Haitians suffocate under growing power of gangs
source https://news.yahoo.com/desperate-haitians-suffocate-under-growing-173038628.ht...
Regulator seeks transparency for payment systems of big tech
source https://news.yahoo.com/regulator-probe-tech-giants-payment-164648257.ht...
COVID-19 vaccine: CDC panel discusses booster rollout
source https://news.yahoo.com/expert-panel-takes-complicated-covid-153535171.ht...
Thursday, 21 October 2021
Astronomers detect signs of an atmosphere stripped from a planet in a giant impact
A team has discovered evidence of a giant impact in the nearby HD 17255 star system, in which an Earth-sized terrestrial planet and a smaller impactor likely collided at least 200,000 years ago, stripping off part of one planet's atmosphere.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2...
Humans did not cause woolly mammoths to go extinct -- climate change did
Humans did not cause woolly mammoths to go extinct -- climate change did. For five million years, woolly mammoths roamed the earth until they vanished for good nearly 4,000 years ago -- and scientists have finally proved why. The hairy cousins of today's elephants lived alongside early humans...
Unmasking the magic of superconductivity in twisted graphene
Researchers report an uncanny resemblance between the superconductivity of magic graphene and that of high temperature superconductors. Magic graphene may hold the key to unlocking new mechanisms of superconductivity, including high temperature superconductivity.
source https://www.scien...
Lightweight electric wristband heaters for constant, portable warmth
As the fall chill settles in across the U.S., people are getting out their cozy sweaters and electric blankets, or stocking up on handheld heat packets for extra warmth. But sweaters and blankets are bulky, and heat packs only work for a little while. Now, researchers demonstrate a conductive,...
Attack hits Syria base that houses US troops; no US injuries
source https://news.yahoo.com/attack-hits-syria-houses-us-203555088.ht...
Plugging into ocean waves with a flexible, seaweed-like generator
Ocean waves can be powerful, containing enough energy to push around sand, pebbles and even boulders during storms. These waves, as well as smaller, more gentle ones, could be tapped as a source of renewable energy. Now, researchers have developed flexible power generators that mimic the way...
Male-female differences in heart disease could start before birth
New research suggests that male-female differences in protein expression occur immediately after embryonic cells become heart cells called cardiomyocytes. This is the earliest stage of heart development, well before the embryo is exposed to sex hormones.
source https://www.sciencedaily.c...
Urban wastes used as fertilizers contain higher PFAS than livestock manure
Because of their useful surfactant properties, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been massively produced for non-stick coatings, water-repellant fabrics and firefighting foams. However, scientists have detected these highly stable 'forever chemicals' throughout the environment,...
In your face: Children’s expressions tell the story of poor sleep
When children are overtired, their facial expressions can forecast social problems years later, according to a new report published by a psychologist.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211019223241.h...
Scientists develop sperm cells from primate stem cells
A new study shows that functional sperm cells can be made in a dish using primate embryonic stem cells.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211019223238.h...
Syria, UAE leaders discuss closer relations in rare call
source https://news.yahoo.com/syria-uae-leaders-discuss-closer-190640135.ht...
Taliban vows to work with Russia, regional players over IS threats
source https://news.yahoo.com/russia-recognises-taliban-efforts-stabilise-102040197.ht...
Brain activation in sleeping toddlers shows memory for words
Very young children learn words at a tremendous rate. Now researchers have seen how specific brain regions activate as two-year-olds remember newly learned words -- while the children were sleeping.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211019223219.h...
Small-scale foragers left more than footprints on the landscape
Archaeological sites like the Great Wall of China and the pyramids can be seen with the naked eye from space, but for ancient societies that did not build, their traces on the landscape are more difficult to find. Now researchers have used satellite data to identify areas in coastal southwest...
Cat bacteria treats mouse skin infection, may help you and your pets as well
Researchers identify a strain of bacteria on healthy cats that produces antibiotics against severe skin infections. The findings may soon lead to new bacteriotherapies for humans and their pets, wherein cat bacteria is applied via topical cream or spray.
source https://www.sciencedaily.c...
How quickly does the climate recover?
It took the climate 20,000 to 50,000 years to stabilize after the rise in global temperatures of five to eight degrees Celsius 56 million years ago. Climate change today is causing temperatures to rise and is also increasing the likelihood of storms, heavy rain, and flooding -- the recent...
'Ray guns' let scientists use light instead of DNA to tell plant populations apart
Using a handheld device that looks a little like a ray gun, scientists recorded how plant leaves on different Alaskan mountains reflect light. And, it turns out, different populations of plants of the same species -- for instance, plants living on neighboring mountaintops -- reflect light...
Viral infections could promote neurodegeneration
Some viral diseases could possibly contribute to neurodegeneration. Researchers found that certain viral molecules facilitated intercellular spreading of protein aggregates that are hallmarks of brain diseases like Alzheimer's. These findings may provide clues how acute or chronic viral infections...
Putin will not attend COP 26 climate summit: Kremlin
source https://news.yahoo.com/putin-not-attend-cop-26-101351708.ht...
Russia hosts Afghan talks, calls for an inclusive government
source https://news.yahoo.com/russia-hosts-afghan-talks-calls-094439483.ht...
Amount of information in visible universe quantified
Researchers have long suspected a connection between information and the physical universe, with various paradoxes and thought experiments used to explore how or why information could be encoded in physical matter. A researcher attempts to shed light on exactly how much of this information...
More than 99.9% of studies agree: Humans caused climate change
More than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that climate change is mainly caused by humans, according to a new survey of 88,125 climate-related studies.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/10/211019082702.h...
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
Planned fossil fuel output shatters 1.5C climate target: UN
source https://news.yahoo.com/planned-fossil-fuel-output-shatters-040314661.ht...
Report to urge charges against Brazil's leader over pandemic
source https://news.yahoo.com/report-urge-charges-against-brazils-040225336.ht...
Jan. 6 panel votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt
source https://news.yahoo.com/jan-6-panel-votes-hold-040109677.ht...
Top Asian News 4:05 a.m. GMT
source https://news.yahoo.com/top-asian-news-4-05-040000761.ht...
Brazil senators readying call for Bolsonaro criminal charges
source https://news.yahoo.com/brazil-senators-readying-call-bolsonaro-010010592.ht...
Navy probe finds major failures in fire that destroyed ship
source https://news.yahoo.com/navy-probe-finds-major-failures-172821902.ht...
IAEA chief: Aukus could set precedent for pursuit of nuclear submarines
source https://news.yahoo.com/iaea-chief-aukus-could-set-233811700.ht...
Sudan on the brink amid scramble for democracy
source https://news.yahoo.com/sudan-brink-amid-scramble-democracy-232734905.ht...
N Korea confirms missile test designed for submarine launch
source https://news.yahoo.com/n-korea-confirms-missile-test-224104406.ht...
N. Korea tested new 'submarine-launched ballistic missile': KCNA
source https://news.yahoo.com/n-korea-tested-submarine-launched-223947362.ht...
Street Transformations to Address COVID-19 Keep San Francisco Moving
Street Transformations to Address COVID-19 Keep San Francisco Moving
By Eillie Anzilotti
A street closure in the Tenderloin as part of the COVID-19 response efforts.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, many aspects of people’s lives have changed – including how we get...
