Archive of feed items published on the 17th of December 2015

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet from Science Daily
Researchers discover six new African frog species, uncover far more diversity from Science Daily
Solar cells that can face almost any direction and keep themselves clean from Science Daily
Devising an inexpensive, quick tuberculosis test for developing areas from Science Daily
Toward roads that de-ice themselves from Science Daily
A field research network to address looming grain failures from Science Daily
Spaceplanes Vs. Reusable Rockets – Which Will Win? from Space.com
Cleveland Indians reportedly reach deal with Mike Napoli from UPI
Chicago White Sox acquire 3B Todd Frazier from Cincinnati Reds in 3-team trade from UPI
New England Patriots to work out RB Steven Jackson from UPI
Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck misses practice from UPI
Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving close to returning from UPI
Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't ignoring Doug Martin from UPI
Washington Capitals hold off Ottawa Senators from UPI
T.J. Yeldon unlikely to play this week from UPI
Donald Trump a towering topic for New England Patriots' Tom Brady from UPI
Green Bay Packers marvel over ageless Charles Woodson from UPI
St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina undergoes second thumb surgery from UPI
Pittsburgh Steelers' Lawrence Timmons faces Golden challenge from UPI
Agent: Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict avoids fine from UPI
Reports: New York Mets, Bartolo Colon agree to one-year deal from UPI
Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer ruled out due to concussion from UPI
Seattle Seahawks re-sign RB Christine Michael from UPI
Carolina Panthers rule out RB Jonathan Stewart for Sunday from UPI
The Art of Science: Why Researchers Should Think Like Designers (Op-Ed) from Live Science
APNewsbreak: VA to provide robotic legs to paralyzed vets from AP Science
APNewsbreak: VA to provide robotic legs to paralyzed vets from AP Health
Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. McCarron burning midnight oil from UPI
Carolina Panthers defense ready for Odell Beckham Jr. from UPI
Oklahoma City Thunder win sixth straight game from UPI
Dwyane Wade leaves sick bed, guides Miami Heat past Brooklyn Nets from UPI
Judges approve modest royalty rate increase for ad-supported music streams from CBC: Technology & Science
High schools listening to scientists, letting teens sleep from AP Health
Greenland's shifting shape captured from BBC News: Science & Nature
U.N. Study: Norway still best place to live from UPI
King Tut Is Back With His Beard Intact from MSNBC: Science
French railways test software to track suspicious behaviour from Physorg
Pandora wins out in modest royalty rate hike from Physorg
Newspaper: Defense secretary used personal email at Pentagon from Physorg
Terrorism may make liberals think like conservatives from Physorg
The carbon mineral challenge: A worldwide hunt for new carbon minerals from Physorg
UPI Almanac for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 from UPI
Brazil court orders 48-hour WhatsApp block from Physorg
Warmer days, wetland loss put Kashmir bird migration at risk from Physorg
Washington state sues firm, alleges tech support scam from Physorg
A look at California's plan to make self-driving cars public from Physorg
'Hoverboards' hot for the holidays despite concerns from Physorg
Warmer days, wetland loss put Kashmir bird migration at risk from AP Science
"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has already made $100 million in pre-sales from UPI
UK announces solar subsidy cuts from BBC News: Science & Nature
Cancer 'not just down to bad luck' from BBC News: Science & Nature
Why the fracking fight could get nasty from BBC News: Science & Nature
Euclid dark Universe mission ready to take shape from European Space Agency
China launches satellite to join the hunt for dark matter from Science NOW
Stratolaunch Backer Says It Remains Committed to Transforming Space Launch from Space.com
Some Like It Hot: Simulating Single Particle Excitations from Newswise - Scinews
Op-Ed Contributor: The ‘Benefits’ of Black Physics Students from NY Times Science
In Likely Spending Plan, Congress Readies Blows to Obama’s Health Care Law from NY Times Science
Books of The Times: Review: Casey Schwartz’s ‘In the Mind Fields’ Considers the Brain, on the Couch and in the Lab from NY Times Science
Ireland aims for carbon-free future from UPI
Pentagon: Defense Secretary Ash Carter used personal email for government business from UPI
ESA confirms James Webb telescope Ariane launch from European Space Agency
Sobering statistics: Teen drinking continues to fall, study shows from LA Times - Science
Canadian oil sector resilient -- sort of from UPI
New York prisons to eliminate disciplinary food item from UPI
2016 'very likely' to be warmest from BBC News: Science & Nature
In your own words from News @ Nature
The temperature 3,000 kilometers below the surface of the Earth is much more varied than previously thought from Physorg
Some like it hot: Simulating single particle excitations from Physorg
Nicki Minaj urged to cancel Angola appearance amid human rights concerns from UPI
Putin says worst of economic crisis over from UPI
How Arctic Fish Might Benefit From Shrinking Ice from National Geographic
Can Tasmanian Devils Beat Cancer of the Face? from National Geographic
Comment pieces of 2015 from News @ Nature
Galileo lifts off from European Space Agency
NASA Receives $19.3 Billion in Final 2016 Spending Bill from Space.com
'Star Wars' Tech: 8 Sci-Fi Inventions and Their Real-Life Counterparts from Space.com
Incredible New Photos Reveal Pluto's Pits and Other Terrain from Space.com
Keke Palmer on sexuality: 'I don't have to be stuck to a label' from UPI
Report: Daraprim hike CEO Martin Shkreli arrested for securities fraud from UPI
Deal sealed for new Sentinel-1 satellites from Physorg
New microscopy technique maps mechanical properties of living cells from Physorg
Physicists search for signs of supersymmetry from Physorg
Graphene proves a perfect fit for wearable devices from Physorg
Lucy, 9, is face of global fight to save frog from extinction from Physorg
Controversial drug firm CEO Martin Shkreli reported arrested by FBI from CBC: Health
Launch replay from European Space Agency
Climate change: Greenland Ice Sheet is shrinking at high rate from LA Times - Science
SpaceX Preparing for Launch of 'Significantly Improved' Falcon 9 from Space.com
'Heavy Metal' Bee Is a Headbanging Pollinator from Live Science
Spoilers Really Can Ruin Your Movie Experience from Live Science
Putin: Turkey downing Russian jet was 'hostile act' from UPI
N.W.A., Chicago to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from UPI
Could Donald Trump's call to block ISIS from Internet work? from CBSNews - Science
Best features of 2015 from News @ Nature
China’s dark matter satellite launches era of space science from News @ Nature
China's Panda orders electric cars for $12 bn from Nevs, ex-Saab from Physorg
EU parliament to probe Volkswagen emissions scandal from Physorg
Europe adds two more satellites to Galileo sat-nav system from Physorg
New resource to help manage the invasive spotted lanternfly from Physorg
Genome sequencing may save California's legendary sugar pine from Physorg
Seeing through the big data fog from Physorg
El Nino has effects all the way to the edge of the atmosphere from Physorg
Shaw Communications to buy Wind Mobile from CBC: Technology & Science
Pills, prices and politics from Chemistry World
Sanders passes 2 million campaign contributions from UPI
Michael Jackson's 1982 album 'Thriller' is still setting records from UPI
New 'Star Wars' BB-8 droid voiced by Bill Hader, Ben Schwartz from UPI
Air India technician killed after being sucked into jet engine from UPI
Hurdle cleared for offshore Israeli gas development from UPI
Turing CEO Martin Shkreli in custody after securities probe from AP Health
2015 in ten cartoons from News @ Nature
10,000-year record shows dramatic uplift at Andean volcano from Physorg
Getting a drone for Christmas? What you need to know from CBC: Technology & Science
Is a smartphone a smart present for kids? from CBC: Technology & Science
Will the efforts to keep Asian carp out of the Great Lakes work? from CBC: Technology & Science
San Bernardino weapon supplier to be criminally charged by federal authorities from UPI
Shell working to protect assets offshore Alaska from UPI
Badger cull total of 1,500 'met target' from BBC News: Science & Nature
Turing CEO Martin Shkreli in custody after securities probe from AP Health
Top multimedia picks from News @ Nature
Cassini closes in on Enceladus, one last time from Physorg
The end of the fossil fuel age? from Physorg
Researchers developing virtual teachers to help dyslexic students from Physorg
Scientists compose complex math equations to replicate behaviors of Earth systems from Physorg
Putting carbon back where it came from from Physorg
Meeting of math minds fails to clear up ABC conjecture proof from Physorg
Researchers 3D-print with reactive materials from Physorg
Physicists solve 40-year mystery, proving that the elusive "spin liquid" does exist from Physorg
Despite growth, native advertising is still difficult for consumers to recognize from Physorg
Bigger is better for Zealandia's tuatara from Physorg
Shifting ice from European Space Agency
New research offers reassurance over multiple artery procedures for heart attack victims from Science Daily
New resource to help manage the invasive spotted lanternfly from Science Daily
Fish oil helps transform fat cells from storage to burning from Science Daily
Hepatitis C prevention, control efforts should focus on incarcerated individuals from Science Daily
Deadly candidiasis must be addressed swiftly to help vulnerable patients from Science Daily
Bigger Earthquakes May Be Coming to Nepal from Live Science
Study: Saline better than soap and water to clean wounds from UPI
Vladimir Putin calls Donald Trump "brilliant and talented person" from UPI
Obama expected to sign off on ending oil export ban from UPI
Dwayne Johnson welcomes first child with longtime girlfriend Lauren Hashian from UPI
Vin Diesel developing a 'Riddick' series with Universal Television from UPI
Norwegian F-35 flies under Norwegian command for first time from UPI
Judge orders WhatsApp blocked in Brazil for 2 days from CBSNews - Science
Mite Might Control Pest That Attacks Florida's $125 Million-a-Year Cucumber Crop from Newswise - Scinews
New Computational Neuroscience Methodology Proves Long-Held Theory About Dopamine Modulation During Decision-Making Processes from Newswise - Scinews
365 days: The science events that shaped 2015 from News @ Nature
365 days: Nature’s 10 from News @ Nature
Books & Arts of 2015 from News @ Nature
Shining a light on water-splitting reactions from Physorg
Scientists blueprint tiny cellular 'nanomachine' from Physorg
Weird mathematical method holds up to testing from Physorg
Researchers determine where Canadian data transfers increase exposure to US state surveillance from Physorg
Watching the global weather unfold from Physorg
Scientists realize a dynamic version of the quantum Hall effect in optical superlattices from Physorg
NuSTAR finds clumpy doughnut around black hole from Physorg
Blue-green algae efficient in 'harvesting' light from Physorg
Tracing paths through a bottleneck from Physorg
How computers help biologists crack life's secrets from Physorg
Oceanographers use super-computers to help farmers in Bangladesh from Physorg
New test for cancer and diabetes biomarkers 1000x more detailed from Physorg
50 percent of retail will be automated by 2020 from Physorg
Controlling the thermodynamics of light from Physorg
RemLife software helps power stations improve efficiency of operations from Physorg
NASA spinoff 2016—space technologies used on earth from Physorg
Are you ready to track Gnaraloo's sea turtles? from Physorg
New hydrogel gives clues to mechanism behind stress-stiffening-mediated mesenchymal stem cell fate from Physorg
'Moral' anger is a force for good at work from Physorg
Study assesses solar photovoltaic technologies from Physorg
Even with falling prices at the pump, consumers find home energy more affordable than gasoline from Physorg
How are we going to store the problem gas CO2? from Physorg
How close are we to successfully editing genes in human embryos? from Physorg
New use for passion fruit seeds discovered from Physorg
I, superorganism – learning to love your inner ecosystem from Chemistry World
California may allow self-driving cars by 2017, but they need a licensed driver from CBC: Technology & Science
Scientists slip infertility gene into malaria mosquito from SciDev
Bone drug protects stem cells from aging from Science Daily
New research to help unlock the potential of mass digitization in the museum sector from Science Daily
Carbon emissions from Indonesian peat fires vary considerably based on fire type, research shows from Science Daily
New process provides renewable fuel from Science Daily
New test for cancer, diabetes biomarkers 1000x more detailed from Science Daily
People bash Trump on Twitter using #WhitesAgainstTrump from UPI
Investigation finds U.S. military shipped anthrax to South Korea 15 times from UPI
Kaley Cuoco reportedly dating Paul Blackthorne from UPI
Oil rises on good U.S. labor figures from UPI
Divers descend between North American and Eurasian continental plates from UPI
Suspended Secret Service agent killed in apparent robbery from UPI
365 days: The best science images of 2015 from News @ Nature
International demand for Dutch approach to harmful nematodes from Physorg
Survey probes past and future grassland conversions from Physorg
Research seven kilometres deep from Physorg
Microsoft opens NY studio to showcase HoloLens headset from Physorg
How long until we can build R2-D2 and C-3PO? from Physorg
Technique could set new course for extracting uranium from seawater from Physorg
The puzzle of the origin of elements in the universe from Physorg
Media coverage of financial crisis may explain why people are not angrier about economy, study finds from Physorg
Euclid dark universe mission ready to take shape from Physorg
How 'The Force' is invading 'Disney Infinity' game series from Physorg
Carter: Using personal email account for work was a mistake from Physorg
An unlikely pair of satellites from Physorg
NTU Singapore successfully launches its fifth and sixth satellites from Physorg
Deep diving research expedition reveals unknown communities and alien species from Physorg
Mysterious sharp symmetric features detected around young double star from Physorg
New process provides renewable fuel from Physorg
Electronics are getting small, and that is causing big problems from Physorg
Creation of Jupiter interior, a step towards room temperature superconductivity from Physorg
Digital defenders from Chemistry World
Teeth of Americans not better than the English, study suggests from CBC: Health
Families may safely choose antibiotics over appendix surgery for kids from CBC: Health
It's 'a sad day for Brazil' says Mark Zuckerberg after court order blocks WhatsApp from CBC: Technology & Science
Celestial 'Double-Bladed Lightsaber' Revealed By Hubble | Video from Space.com
Austrian university strips Nobel Prize winner of honors from AP Science
Glimpse of Possible New Particle Intrigues Physicists from Live Science
Dallas Cowboys vow to fight until the end, but hang on by a thread from UPI
Giant letter to Santa brings 'compassion' message to Chicago from UPI
Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots: Running backs are key from UPI
Beware horror fans: Fear really makes blood curdle, study says from UPI
Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Orlando install metal detectors from UPI
Washington Redskins in the middle of NFC East mess, but in control from UPI
Kurt Russell, Sarah Paulson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus read mean tweets from UPI
Tortoises found 'vandalized' in Florida from UPI
Fish oil helps transform fat cells from storage to burning from Science Blog
Some like it hot: Simulating single particle excitations from Science Blog
Low prices lead to high regret at all-you-can-eat buffets from Science Blog
Terrorism may make liberals think more like conservatives from Science Blog
Binge drinking with chronic alcohol use more destructive than previously thought from Science Blog
Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star from Newswise - Scinews
Stormwater and graywater offer alternative water sources, but guidelines needed on their safe use from Physorg
Apple names Jeff Williams as chief operating officer from Physorg
Austrian university strips Nobel Prize winner of honors from Physorg
102 new species described by the California Academy of Sciences in 2015 from Physorg
The awakened force of a star from Physorg
'Homing' treatment could aid recovery for brain damaged patients from Science Daily
Mathematical model suggests select DCIS patients could delay treatment from Science Daily
'Hunger hormone' may treat severe peripheral artery disease from Science Daily
The transformation of cancer imaging: From shades of gray to living color from Science Daily
Why do chronically lonely teens stay lonely? from Science Daily
Meteoroid Showers Help Build Moon's Wispy Atmosphere from Space.com
Cracking Down on Illegal Ivory is About to Get Easier in Thailand from National Geographic
Azaelia Banks arrested for alleged assault on security guard from UPI
Amanda Bynes resurfaces to share new photo from UPI
U.S., Japan agree to host-nation support for U.S. troops from UPI
Leonardo DiCaprio calls bear rape rumors 'absurd' from UPI
Study: Planet's lakes warming faster than ocean, atmosphere from UPI
ORNL Technique Could Set New Course for Extracting Uranium From Seawater from Newswise - Scinews
Why you can't shut down the Internet from Physorg
Growing crops on organic soils increases greenhouse gas emissions from Physorg
Wearable tech market surge led by new gadgets from Physorg
Science Funding Surge Seen in Omnibus Spending Bill from C&EN
Their enemy's sex pheromone helps flies protect their offspring from Science Daily
Binge drinking with chronic alcohol use more destructive than previously thought from Science Daily
New metamaterial manipulates sound to improve acoustic imaging from Science Daily
Aphids balance their diets by rebuilding plant amino acids from Science Daily
Chewing slowly helps prevent excessive weight gain in children from Science Daily
Galileo’s dozen: 12 satellites now in orbit from European Space Agency
Concussion? Soon A Blood Test Will Know For Sure | Video from Live Science
High-tech toys make coding fun for kids from CBSNews - Science
'Fuller House' releases nostalgic first teaser from UPI
Indian Army to acquire Apache targeting and pilotage sensors from UPI
MRI scans reveal Christmas spirit network in the brain from UPI
Celebrity engagements of 2015 from UPI
Weather report contains a dozen obscured 'Star Wars' references from UPI
Women denounce Japan supreme court ruling defending surname law from UPI
Maitland Bar gold nugget was once used for "hallway cricket" from UPI
Snake bellies help scientists get a grip from Physorg
Learning from the past: What yesterday's media can tell us about the times from Physorg
Christmas Eve asteroid to cruise past harmlessly: astronomers from Physorg
Burgess Shale fossil site gives up oldest evidence of brood care from Physorg
New research uncovers processes driving planarian stem cell differentiation from Physorg
New research boosts antibiotic hope from Physorg
Scientists predict activity of human genes from Physorg
Experiments explain the events behind molecular 'bomb' seen in cancer cells from Physorg
Despite poaching, elephants' social networks hold steady from Physorg
New research shows how fly brain reroutes odor information to produce flexible behavior from Physorg
November breaks new heat record, 2015 likely warmest year ever from Physorg
NASA looks at Tropical Cyclone Melor's rainfall and dissipation from Physorg
Video: Why are truffles truly tremendous? from Physorg
Early warning system to save species from Physorg
Laser instrument to help bring home asteroid sample by NASA mission from Physorg
Fungi may help drought-stressed wheat from Physorg
Climate change is really heating up the world's lakes, especially Canada's from CBC: Technology & Science
Experiments explain the events behind molecular ‘bomb’ seen in cancer cells from The Rockefeller University
New research explores how the fly brain reroutes odor information to produce flexible behavior from The Rockefeller University
Cosmic Lightsaber Slices Through Clouds in Awesome New Image from Space.com
Study finds altered brain chemistry in people with autism from MIT Research
NuSTAR Finds Cosmic Clumpy Doughnut Around Black Hole from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Mars Spacecraft Shipped to California for March Launch from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
NASA Spinoff 2016: Space Technologies Used on Earth from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Study: Climate Change Rapidly Warming World's Lakes from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Sunken treasure ship is also a war grave from CBSNews - Science
Lifetime releases Toni Braxton biopic trailer from UPI
Chadwick Boseman to play Thurgood Marshall in biopic 'Marshall' from UPI
Sanders lands major union endorsement from UPI
Report: American hostages killed at a higher rate overseas from UPI
Kitten rescued from recycling center's compactor-bound conveyor belt from UPI
Carson cancels Africa, Israel trips from UPI
Mexican Navy seizes hometown of drug lord 'El Chapo' from UPI
Will Ferrell rethinks Santa Claus on 'Tonight Show' from UPI
2016 Named International Year of Pulses from Newswise - Scinews
Shoestring Budget Doesn't Stop URI Oceanography Student From Making Discoveries Inside Underwater 'Shark-Cano' from Newswise - Scinews
URI Undergrad's Research Questions Scientific 'Discoveries' of Human-Associated Fungi in Seafloor Sediments from Newswise - Scinews
The Worm Has Turned: New Research Uncovers Processes Driving Planarian Stem Cell Differentiation in Living Tissues from Newswise - Scinews
Performance of Ontario doctors will be monitored, Liberal paper suggests from CBC: Health
Physician-assisted dying guidelines trouble Moncton doctor from CBC: Health
'He always wanted to help people,' says friend of cancer researcher killed in random stabbing from CBC: Health
Facebook adding 'Photo Magic' to Messenger application from Physorg
Daimler's Smart launches online store from Physorg
Selective integrin ligand may facilitate specifically attacking cancer cells from Physorg
Scientists are paving the way for more sustainable Danish berry production from Physorg
Turning rice farming waste to useful silica compounds from Physorg
New model more accurately tracks gases for underground nuclear explosion detection from Physorg
Physicists discover material for a more efficient energy storage from Physorg
An alternative TALEN/CRISPR-mediated gene insertion technique described in detail from Physorg
Unusual 'sail-backed' dinosaur roamed Spain 125M years ago from CBC: Technology & Science
Brain networks under attack from Science Daily
Men also recommend getting help for depression from Science Daily
High fat/low carb diet could combat schizophrenia from Science Daily
New technique both enhances oil recovery, sequesters carbon dioxide from Science Daily
Multiple-dose, targeted radiation more effective for treating pituitary tumors, research shows from Science Daily
In a Cinema Far, Far Away: Hollywood's 'Star Wars' Films from Space.com
Flown-to-the-Moon Omega Watch Sells for $245K from Space.com
Active Spinning Comet Poses For Close-Up | Video from Space.com
November was record-warm month for globe, extending streak from AP Science
Could neutralizing some gut microbes prevent heart disease? from LA Times - Science
New Clues on How and When Wolves Became Dogs from National Geographic
Should We Create Superhumans? Q&A with Author James Rollins from Live Science
Ryan Reynolds reveals birth date of daughter, James from UPI
Obama: No 'specific and credible' threat on homeland, encourages vigilance during holiday weeks from UPI
Po returns in new 'Kung Fu Panda 3' trailer from UPI
Islamic State launches Voice of the Caliphate radio station in Afghanistan from UPI
Ovarian cancer blood test may reduce mortality from UPI
Texas family finds raccoon in bathroom sink from UPI
Pregnant Kelly Clarkson prompts twin rumors, reps deny from UPI
Bernie Sanders lands powerful endorsement of Communications Workers union from UPI
Human water use 'greater than thought' from BBC News: Science & Nature
New Research Finds Cosmic Clumpy Donut Around Black Hole from Newswise - Scinews
MAA Presents Awards for Outstanding Mathematical Research, Writing, and Teaching from Newswise - Scinews
Sick Kids' Motherisk hair drug testing 'inadequate and unreliable,' review finds from CBC: Health
Safety net fails grandmother caregivers living in severe poverty from Physorg
Largest flexible X-ray detector manufactured with thin film transistors from Physorg
NASA sees Tropical Depression 29W affected by wind shear from Physorg
New Mars rover findings: Much higher concentrations of silica indicate 'considerable water activity' from Physorg
New insights into molecular basis of memory from Science Daily
Fungi may help drought-stressed wheat from Science Daily
Immuno, targeted therapy provide new options for difficult-to-treat head and neck cancer from Science Daily
Growing crops on organic soils increases greenhouse gas emissions, say scientists from Science Daily
Younger age associated with increased likelihood of targetable genotype in lung cancer from Science Daily
When cancer of unknown origin strikes, patient's family members face increased risk from Science Daily
'Smart fat cells' cross blood-brain barrier to catch early brain tumors from Science Daily
Gerontologist offers suggestions for families coping with dementia from Science Daily
New 'exercise hormone' promotes physical endurance from Science Daily
Scientists discover the function, connections of three cell types in the brain from Science Daily
Video: Ancient sea monsters swam like penguins from Science NOW
And Science’s Breakthrough of the Year is … from Science NOW
The top 10 science news stories of 2015 from Science NOW
Watch a Plague of Tumbleweeds Blow Across the West from National Geographic
Elephant Daughters Step into Murdered Matriarchs' Roles from Live Science
Paris Climate Deal Could Stave Off Disaster, Al Gore Says from Live Science
Using the Force? Lightsaber Fitness Classes Arrive from Live Science
Amber Portwood dismisses claims fiancé has secret children from UPI
Orlando approves construction of world's tallest swing from UPI
Nebraska deputy jumps into moving truck to rescue unconscious driver from UPI
South Korea acquits Japanese journalist of defamation charges from UPI
Hubble telescope spots lightsaber slicing through outer space from UPI
Minnesota mom makes miraculous half-court shot for $4,000 from UPI
Early arrival: Woman gives birth at Spokane bus station from UPI
Probing the Mystery of How Cancer Cells Die from Newswise - Scinews
Researchers Discover Gene in Fruit Files That Explains How One Species Evolved Into Two from Newswise - Scinews
Scientists Create Atomically Thin Metallic Boron from Newswise - Scinews
Bye-bye backyard shinny: outdoor rink days to melt away by 2090 from CBC: Technology & Science
Architecture of mTOR protein complex solved from Physorg
Ancient Egyptians described Algol's eclipses from Physorg
Borophene: Scientists create atomically thin boron from Physorg
Evolutionary biologists have analyzed political opposition to evolution and found it has evolved from Physorg
A gene for new species is discovered from Physorg
'Smoke detector' enables fungal partnership that allowed plants to first survive on land from Physorg
Phytoplankton like it hot: Warming boosts biodiversity and photosynthesis in phytoplankton from Physorg
'Red Deer Cave people' bone points to mysterious species of pre-modern human from Physorg
A step towards quantum electronics from Physorg
Seeds have recycled a plant protection mechanism, the cuticle, to withstand terrestrial aggressions from Physorg
Ancient four-flippered reptile flapped like a penguin from Physorg
Carnivore hunting policy does not always align with science, say researchers from Physorg
Scientists predict activity of human genes from Science Daily
Drugging the microbiome may treat heart disease from Science Daily
Pancreas cancer liquid biopsy flows from blood-borne packets of tumor genes from Science Daily
Early warning system to save species from Science Daily
Nursing study examines obesity in relation to breast cancer related lymphedema from Science Daily
With four flippers, how did the plesiosaur swim? Like a penguin, study says from LA Times - Science
Wearable heart device cleared for children with cardiac risk from AP Health
NOAA: Last month was the warmest November on record from CBSNews - Science
Science magazine unveils "Breakthrough of the Year" from CBSNews - Science
Lawyer: Former House speaker Dennis Hastert hospitalized after stroke from UPI
Scientists find earliest evidence of brood care from UPI
Matt Bomer dances to 'Hotline Bling' on 'AHS: Hotel' from UPI
Qatar to receive 24 French Rafale fighter aircraft from UPI
Ticketmaster crashes after releasing Adele tickets all at once from UPI
NFL parity turns parody in 2015 from UPI
China extols North Korea's Kim Jong Il, denies reports of arrests from UPI
Police officer 'pulls over' car filled with 'Star Wars' characters from UPI
Interfering with gut microbes may help treat heart disease from UPI
California package thief wrote 'shop lift' on to-do list from UPI
Lockheed Martin suing over lost combat vehicle contract from UPI
Colorado man touches inside of alligator's mouth in slow motion video from UPI
Congress looks to curb 4 major student loan servicers from UPI
Borophene joins 2D materials club from News @ Nature
Case Western Reserve School of Nursing Scientistto Lead New Gene-Modifying Cystic Fibrosis Research from Newswise - Scinews
TMS Announces 2016 Student Scholarship Recipients from Newswise - Scinews
A Gene for New Species Is Discovered from Newswise - Scinews
Research Teams Make First 2-D Sheets Of Boron from C&EN
China launches dark matter detection satellite from CBC: Technology & Science
The year of the live stream: Periscope named top app of 2015 from CBC: Technology & Science
Another baby: 8th endangered orca spotted in Puget Sound from Physorg
Britain awards new shale exploration licences from Physorg
Gene-editing is Science mag's breakthrough of 2015 from Physorg
A gene for new species is discovered from Science Daily
Gains in health insurance across Texas fall behind rest of US, new report shows from Science Daily
Scientists identify mechanisms to reduce epileptic seizures following TBI from Science Daily
Safety net fails grandmother caregivers living in severe poverty from Science Daily
Exceptional care requires patient-driven education from Science Daily
Nonoperative treatment of appendicitis may have unknown long-term risks and costs from Science Daily
Burgess Shale fossil site gives up oldest evidence of brood care from Science Daily
Dust Devil 'Swarm' Races Across Martian Plain from Space.com
Study tracks the evolution of pro-creationism laws in the U.S. from LA Times - Science
'Hoverboard' Scooter Fires: Faulty Batteries May Be to Blame from Live Science
Wearable heart device cleared for children with cardiac risk from AP Health
How to block spoilers for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" from CBSNews - Science
Scientists manipulate rat consciousness, could treat brain injury from UPI
Boston man offers 'Living Elf on the Shelf' service for $100 from UPI
Indian Defense Ministry admits almost half its planes can't fly from UPI
Ancient 'Loch Ness monster' reptiles swam like penguins from Reuters:Science
VW hires Kenneth Feinberg to handle emission-cheating claims from Physorg
Researchers test sustainable forestry policies on tropical deforestation, logging from Physorg
Roadmap to safer cyberspace from Physorg
Rare full moon on Christmas Day from Physorg
Scientists peg Anthropocene to first farmers from Physorg
First praying mantis survey of Rwanda uncovers rich diversity from Physorg
Spread of algal toxin through marine food web broke records in 2015 from Physorg
NuSTAR finds cosmic clumpy doughnut around black hole from Science Daily
First praying mantis survey of Rwanda uncovers rich diversity from Science Daily
Cancer: Pinpoint targeting instead of shotgun approach, say experts from Science Daily
Adorable 'Star Wars' BB-8 Droid Brought to Life with 3D Printing from Live Science
Rocks Rich in Silica Present Puzzles for Mars Rover Team from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
WhatsApp back online after Brazil shutdown from CBSNews - Science
HBO teams up with New York brewery for 'Game of Thrones' beer from UPI
Spider-Man actor spotted on 'Doctor Strange' set from UPI
Pentagon chief Ash Carter on private email use: 'Should have known better' from UPI
Catalyst Helps Control NOx Emissions And Resists Contamination from C&EN
Jury sides against Cox in 'trailblazing' music piracy case from Physorg
Look for 'Jupiters' to Find Solar Systems Like Ours (Op-Ed) from Space.com
Hubble Sees the Force Awakening in a Newborn Star from Science Daily
Brain’s GPS depends on visual landmarks to triangulate location, researchers find from Science Daily
Scientists manipulate consciousness in rats from Science Daily
First flu exposure imprints itself on immune system from Science Daily
Targeting Gut Microbes Could Lower Risk of Heart Disease from Live Science
Kaiser Permanente plans Southern California medical school from AP Health
Teyana Taylor welcomes daughter after dramatic delivery from UPI
Ancient Egyptians observed Algol's eclipses from UPI
'Family integrated care' aims to send preterm babies home healthier, sooner from CBC: Health
Son's suicide leads mom to raise money for mental health and concussion research from CBC: Health
How Do They Do That? A Closer Look at Quantum Magnetic Levitation from Scientific American
Identity theft security firm fined $100 mn for lapses from Physorg
Even with 24/7 access, investors tend to avoid portfolios when expecting bad news from Physorg
Darwin's finches may face extinction from Physorg
Study: Rising lake temperatures may worsen algae blooms from AP Science
New material developed for accelerated skin regeneration in major wounds from Science Daily
Rare full moon on Christmas Day from Science Daily
Spread of algal toxin through marine food web broke records in 2015 from Science Daily
Scientists create atomically thin boron from Science Daily
Gene found in fruit flies explains how one species evolved into two from Science Daily
Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer May Become Possible from NY Times Health
Well: Love on the Hospital Walls from NY Times Health
Ask Well: Ask Well: Blood Pressure Over Age 70 from NY Times Health
Well: When Runners Go the Distance, but Races Don’t from NY Times Health
Well: Liquor Taxes and Sexually Transmitted Infections from NY Times Health
Dave Duerson’s Family Says ‘Concussion’ Film Smears Him from NY Times Health
New York State Agrees to Overhaul Solitary Confinement in Prisons from NY Times Health
Yoga Teachers Behaving Badly from NY Times Health
World Briefing: Millions of Babies at Risk, Unicef Says from NY Times Health
Cosmic Lightsaber Slices Through Clouds in Awesome New Image from Live Science
Move Over, R2-D2! NASA Already Has Plenty of Robots in Space from Live Science
Threat to Darwin's famous finches from BBC News: Science & Nature
Hints of possible new subatomic particle found in LHC data from CBC: Technology & Science
Santa expected to deliver 1 million drones this Christmas from CBC: Technology & Science
Facebook uses facial recognition technology to send photos through Messenger from CBC: Technology & Science
3D "Nanobridges" Formed Using Electron Beam Writing with Tiny Jets of Liquid Precursor from Newswise - Scinews
ESA confirms James Webb telescope Ariane launch from Physorg
WhatsApp back online in Brazil after temporarily block from Physorg
Multiple myeloma drug could revolutionize treatment for sickle cell disease from Science Daily
How anti-evolution bills evolve from Science Daily
Using network science to help pinpoint source of seizures from Science Daily
A wax shield to conquer Earth from Science Daily
A brain link to autism from Science Daily
King Tut's Mask Back on Display After Beard Repairs from National Geographic
View of Exploding Star Appears, Right on Cue from National Geographic
Astronomers find Earth-like exoplanet 14 light-years away from UPI
Ancient Egyptians described Algol's eclipses from Science Daily
A step towards quantum electronics from Science Daily
'Red Deer Cave people' bone points to mysterious species of pre-modern human from Science Daily
New genes associated with extreme longevity identified from Science Daily
Phytoplankton like it hot: Warming boosts biodiversity and photosynthesis in phytoplankton from Science Daily
MERS Vaccine Protects Camels, Which Is Good for People from Live Science
Dark Universe Mission Ready to Take Shape from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Asteroid Looks Even Better Second Time Around from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
VIDEO: Thousands of turtle hatchlings released from BBC News: Science & Nature
Darwin's Finches May Face Extinction from Newswise - Scinews
The world of physics in 2016 from Physics World
New model more accurately tracks gases for underground nuclear explosion detection from Science Daily
Magnetic mystery of Earth's early core explained from News @ Nature
'Virtual fossil' reveals last common ancestor of humans and Neanderthals from Physorg
Kestrel inspires unpowered, autonomous glider to climb higher from Physorg
Chemist Explains How To Piece Together A Possible Alzheimer’s Drug from C&EN
New Orleans City Council votes to remove four prominent Confederate monuments from UPI
Senate Passes Bill To Reform U.S. Chemical Control Law from C&EN
7 Losers in Congress' Massive New Spending Bill from MSNBC: Science
Mers virus vaccine 'a step closer' from BBC News: Science & Nature
Mark Zuckerberg posts adorable "Star Wars" photo of baby Max from CBSNews - Science
Friend of San Bernardino suspect arrested, charged with conspiracy for selling rifles used in attack from UPI
Minorities less likely to trust physicians, research reveals from Science Daily
Identification tags define neural circuits from Science Daily
Kansas City Chiefs-Baltimore Ravens: Game keys and who will win from UPI
NFL Week 15 picks: Who will win all 16 games from UPI
After rocky road, U.S. Senate passes landmark chemical law overhaul from Science NOW
Probing the mystery of how cancer cells die from Science Daily
Cocoa Helps Kidney Patients Stave Off Heart Failure from Live Science
Fans may feel a bit of déjà vu as Rams play potential final game in St. Louis from UPI
Mars Rover Finds Changing Rocks, Surprising Scientists from NY Times Science
Matter: Down From the Trees, Humans Finally Got a Decent Night’s Sleep from NY Times Science
Proposed Extension of Tax Credits for Renewable Energy Would Have Uneven Effect from NY Times Science
Introducing DowDuPont from C&EN
November Burns Through Temperature Records from Live Science
Chinese navy pilots survive fighter jet crash from UPI
Seismology of elephants investigated from BBC News: Science & Nature

(e) Science News

Archive of feed items published on the 17th of December 2015

Face cream ingredient found to mimic life-extending effects of a calorie restriction diet from Science Daily

Researchers discover six new African frog species, uncover far more diversity from Science Daily

Solar cells that can face almost any direction and keep themselves clean from Science Daily

Devising an inexpensive, quick tuberculosis test for developing areas from Science Daily

Toward roads that de-ice themselves from Science Daily

A field research network to address looming grain failures from Science Daily

Spaceplanes Vs. Reusable Rockets – Which Will Win? from Space.com

Cleveland Indians reportedly reach deal with Mike Napoli from UPI

Chicago White Sox acquire 3B Todd Frazier from Cincinnati Reds in 3-team trade from UPI

New England Patriots to work out RB Steven Jackson from UPI

Indianapolis Colts QB Matt Hasselbeck misses practice from UPI

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kyrie Irving close to returning from UPI

Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren't ignoring Doug Martin from UPI

Washington Capitals hold off Ottawa Senators from UPI

T.J. Yeldon unlikely to play this week from UPI

Donald Trump a towering topic for New England Patriots' Tom Brady from UPI

Green Bay Packers marvel over ageless Charles Woodson from UPI

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina undergoes second thumb surgery from UPI

Pittsburgh Steelers' Lawrence Timmons faces Golden challenge from UPI

Agent: Cincinnati Bengals LB Vontaze Burfict avoids fine from UPI

Reports: New York Mets, Bartolo Colon agree to one-year deal from UPI

Houston Texans QB Brian Hoyer ruled out due to concussion from UPI

Seattle Seahawks re-sign RB Christine Michael from UPI

Carolina Panthers rule out RB Jonathan Stewart for Sunday from UPI

The Art of Science: Why Researchers Should Think Like Designers (Op-Ed) from Live Science

APNewsbreak: VA to provide robotic legs to paralyzed vets from AP Science

APNewsbreak: VA to provide robotic legs to paralyzed vets from AP Health

Cincinnati Bengals' A.J. McCarron burning midnight oil from UPI

Carolina Panthers defense ready for Odell Beckham Jr. from UPI

Oklahoma City Thunder win sixth straight game from UPI

Dwyane Wade leaves sick bed, guides Miami Heat past Brooklyn Nets from UPI

Judges approve modest royalty rate increase for ad-supported music streams from CBC: Technology & Science

High schools listening to scientists, letting teens sleep from AP Health

Greenland's shifting shape captured from BBC News: Science & Nature

U.N. Study: Norway still best place to live from UPI

King Tut Is Back With His Beard Intact from MSNBC: Science

French railways test software to track suspicious behaviour from Physorg

Pandora wins out in modest royalty rate hike from Physorg

Newspaper: Defense secretary used personal email at Pentagon from Physorg

Terrorism may make liberals think like conservatives from Physorg

The carbon mineral challenge: A worldwide hunt for new carbon minerals from Physorg

UPI Almanac for Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015 from UPI

Brazil court orders 48-hour WhatsApp block from Physorg

Warmer days, wetland loss put Kashmir bird migration at risk from Physorg

Washington state sues firm, alleges tech support scam from Physorg

A look at California's plan to make self-driving cars public from Physorg

'Hoverboards' hot for the holidays despite concerns from Physorg

Warmer days, wetland loss put Kashmir bird migration at risk from AP Science

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" has already made $100 million in pre-sales from UPI

UK announces solar subsidy cuts from BBC News: Science & Nature

Cancer 'not just down to bad luck' from BBC News: Science & Nature

Why the fracking fight could get nasty from BBC News: Science & Nature

Euclid dark Universe mission ready to take shape from European Space Agency

China launches satellite to join the hunt for dark matter from Science NOW

Stratolaunch Backer Says It Remains Committed to Transforming Space Launch from Space.com

Some Like It Hot: Simulating Single Particle Excitations from Newswise - Scinews

Op-Ed Contributor: The ‘Benefits’ of Black Physics Students from NY Times Science

In Likely Spending Plan, Congress Readies Blows to Obama’s Health Care Law from NY Times Science

Books of The Times: Review: Casey Schwartz’s ‘In the Mind Fields’ Considers the Brain, on the Couch and in the Lab from NY Times Science

Ireland aims for carbon-free future from UPI

Pentagon: Defense Secretary Ash Carter used personal email for government business from UPI

ESA confirms James Webb telescope Ariane launch from European Space Agency

Sobering statistics: Teen drinking continues to fall, study shows from LA Times - Science

Canadian oil sector resilient -- sort of from UPI

New York prisons to eliminate disciplinary food item from UPI

2016 'very likely' to be warmest from BBC News: Science & Nature

In your own words from News @ Nature

The temperature 3,000 kilometers below the surface of the Earth is much more varied than previously thought from Physorg

Some like it hot: Simulating single particle excitations from Physorg

Nicki Minaj urged to cancel Angola appearance amid human rights concerns from UPI

Putin says worst of economic crisis over from UPI

How Arctic Fish Might Benefit From Shrinking Ice from National Geographic

Can Tasmanian Devils Beat Cancer of the Face? from National Geographic

Comment pieces of 2015 from News @ Nature

Galileo lifts off from European Space Agency

NASA Receives $19.3 Billion in Final 2016 Spending Bill from Space.com

'Star Wars' Tech: 8 Sci-Fi Inventions and Their Real-Life Counterparts from Space.com

Incredible New Photos Reveal Pluto's Pits and Other Terrain from Space.com