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Politico Politics Feed- Donald Trump learns to love his haters 10/20/2018Just as his onetime naysayers have come around to the president, so too has Trump embraced establishment pols he once spurned.ccadelao@politico.com (Christopher Cadelago)
- Trump squares off with Biden in dueling Nevada rallies 10/20/2018Voters got a preview of a potential 2020 general election matchup.dsiders@politico.com (David Siders)
- Sanders hints at reckoning with Warren over 2020 ambitions 10/20/2018The two progressive icons are on a collision course.dsiders@politico.com (David Siders)
- Air wars: Hawley flies on lobbyist's plane after blasting McCaskill 10/20/2018Missouri's Senate candidates duke it out over whose flights are more unsavory.eschor@politico.com (Elana Schor)
- GOP zeroes in on Minnesota in fight for House control 10/20/2018Republicans are mostly on defense, but flipping two Democratic districts Trump carried could boost their hopes of retaining the majority.eschneider@politico.com (Elena Schneider)
- How 2018 Became the ‘Year of the Black Progressive’ 10/19/2018White Democrats are becoming more liberal; black Democrats aren’t. That fact is driving black candidates to win by executing a savvy strategy.Theodore R. Johnson
- Newest security worry: Trump without Mattis 10/20/2018The Pentagon chief's widely expected departure is fueling anxiety among officials of both parties who have viewed him as a force for stability.wmorgan@politico.com (Wesley Morgan)
- Saudis confirm Khashoggi's death, claim he died in 'fist fight' 10/19/2018 bgriffiths@politico.com (Brent D. Griffiths)
- 'A great first step': Trump praises Saudi statement on Khashoggi's death 10/20/2018 qforgey@politico.com (Quint Forgey)
- Senate’s bid to push Trump to act on Khashoggi may fall on deaf ears 10/19/2018But the president on Friday said he will 'very much listen to what Congress has to say' on how to respond to the Saudis.eschor@politico.com (Elana Schor)
- In MAGA world, Trump’s jokes always land 10/19/2018'What did he call her? Horseface?' one woman remarked at Thursday night's rally. Nearby, a married couple burst out laughing.bschreckinger@politico.com (Ben Schreckinger)
- Still hopeful of keeping House, Trump torches Democrats in the desert 10/20/2018 bgriffiths@politico.com (Brent D. Griffiths)
- Donald Trump learns to love his haters 10/20/2018
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- Genetic study improves lifespan predictions and scientific understanding of aging 10/20/2018By studying the effect of genetic variations on lifespan across the human genome, researchers have devised a way to estimate whether an individual can expect to live longer or shorter than average, and have advanced scientific understanding of the diseases and cellular pathways involved in aging.
- New, large sequence panel enables population genetics research in Africa 10/20/2018Geneticists have assembled the largest sets of African genomic data available to date, creating a resource that will help researchers understand the genetic structure of Africa as well as the effects of genetic variation on protein function and disease. The findings underscore the importance of including globally diverse participant cohorts in genetics resea […]
- A new way to measure nearly nothing 10/19/2018Scientists have designed a vacuum gauge, based on ultracold trapped atoms, is small enough to deploy in commonly used vacuum chambers.
- Genomic evidence of rapid adaptation of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida 10/19/2018New researchers set out to determine whether pythons could have adapted to an extreme Florida freeze event in 2010. They generated data for dozens of samples before and after the freeze event. By scanning regions of the Burmese python genome, they identified parts of the genome that changed significantly between the two time periods, providing clear evidence […]
- Merging mathematical and physical models toward building a more perfect flying vehicle 10/19/2018When designing flying vehicles, there are many aspects of which we can be certain but there are also many uncertainties. Most are random, and others are just not well understood. Researchers brought together several mathematical and physical theories to help look at problems in more unified ways and solve physical engineering problems.
- Electronic medical records show promise in reducing unnecessary testing 10/19/2018Upon implementing electronic medical record-based interventions, Boston Medical Center reduced unnecessary diagnostic testing and increased the use of postoperative order sets.
- Earth’s inner core is solid, 'J waves' suggest 10/19/2018A new study could help us understand how our planet was formed. Scientists report that their research shows that Earth's inner core is solid -- a finding made possible by a new method for detecting shear waves, or 'J waves' in the inner core.
- Sleep apnea more deadly when patients experience short interrupted breaths 10/19/2018Patients with sleep apnea who have short interruptions in breathing while they sleep are at higher risk for death than those with longer interruptions, according to a new study. The finding could help doctors better prevent long-term mortality associated with obstructive sleep apnea.
- PTSD symptoms improve when patient chooses form of treatment 10/19/2018A new study is the first large-scale trial of hundreds of PTSD patients, including veterans and survivors of sexual assault, to measure whether patient preference in the course of treatment impacts the effectiveness of a type of cognitive behavioral therapy and use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, a type of antidepressant often prescribed for PTSD […]
- New drug could sustain oxygen-starved hearts 10/19/2018In new studies, a novel oxygen-delivery therapeutic restored the function of oxygen-starved heart tissue in an animal model of global hypoxia. Unlike its experimental predecessors, the new drug does not appear to cause systemic side effects or overcorrect with excessive blood oxygenation, which can itself be toxic. Instead, the new drug delivers its precious […]
- With a microbe-produced toxin, bacteria prove old dogs can learn new tricks 10/19/2018In the ongoing chemical battles among bacteria and their microbial neighbors, a new toxin has been uncovered. This unfamiliar toxin behaves in a familiar way. Its actions against other bacteria resemble the mechanisms of cholera, pertussis and diphtheria toxins. Some bacteria deploying this toxin have safeguards against self-poisoning.
- Does herpes cause Alzheimer's? 10/19/2018Herpes is the dreaded 'gift that keeps on giving'. But could it also be taking our memories? Decades of research show a striking correlation between Alzheimer's disease risk and infection with Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) in people carrying a specific gene. Now, newly-available epidemiological data provide a causal link between HSV1 infection […]
- Genetic study improves lifespan predictions and scientific understanding of aging 10/20/2018
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- Video doorbell firm Ring says its devices slash crime—but the evidence looks flimsy 10/19/2018Amazon paid $1 billion for the security company. Our data analysis questions the claims that purchase was based on.
- Digital immortality: How your life’s data means a version of you could live forever 10/18/2018Your family and friends will be able to interact with a digital “you” that doles out advice—even when you’re gone.
- We can now customize cancer treatments, tumor by tumor 10/17/2018But can any company afford to manufacture one-off medical care?
- Your next doctor’s appointment might be with an AI 10/16/2018A new wave of chatbots are replacing physicians and providing frontline medical advice—but are they as good as the real thing?
- Why we can’t quit the QWERTY keyboard 10/13/2018We’ve been using it to type for 144 years. Here’s why it works, and what it would take for us to give it up.
- The US military wants to teach AI some basic common sense 10/11/2018Even the best AI programs still make stupid mistakes. So DARPA is launching a competition to remedy the field’s most glaring flaw.
- Clearing out old cells might help the brain 09/19/2018A popular anti-aging strategy keeps mice from getting senile.
- Future robo-taxis could charge themselves and help balance the electric grid 09/18/2018Wireless startup WiTricity wants cars to power up without human help and feed utilities energy during peak demand.
- Artificial intelligence is often overhyped—and here’s why that’s dangerous 09/13/2018AI has huge potential to transform our lives, but the term itself is being abused in very worrying ways, says Zachary Lipton, an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon University.
- How to hack an election—and what states should do to prevent fake votes 09/13/2018Two speakers at this year’s EmTech MIT conference addressed voting vulnerabilities.
- Video doorbell firm Ring says its devices slash crime—but the evidence looks flimsy 10/19/2018
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- Sears Is Fading, But Memories Of Its Mail-Order Homes Endure 10/20/2018In the early 1900s, Sears sold thousands of homes around the U.S. through its mail-order catalogs. Many of those houses are still around, and their owners are saddened by the retailer's bankruptcy.Ayesha Abid
- Tears For Sears 10/19/2018A storied American retailer has filed for bankruptcy.Cardiff Garcia
- After ICE Raid, A Shortage Of Welders In Tigertown, Texas 10/19/2018In August, immigration officials hauled off 150 workers from a northeast Texas plant — one of ICE's largest operations in a decade. Now the employer is pushing back.John Burnett
- Examining The Close Ties Between Saudi Arabia And Silicon Valley 10/19/2018Steve Inskeep talks with writer Anand Giridharadas about the relationship between Silicon Valley and Saudi Arabia. The presumed killing of a Saudi journalist raises concerns about the investments.
- A Rural Colorado Coal County Was Struggling. Then A Tech Company Brought New Jobs 10/19/2018For the first time in years, Delta County in western Colorado is experiencing population growth, one indicator that rural Americans are increasingly feeling optimistic about their economic future.Kirk Siegler
- StarKist Pleads Guilty To Price Fixing In Alleged Collusion In Canned Tuna Industry 10/19/2018Three companies — StarKist, Chicken of the Sea and Bumble Bee — are accused by the government of conspiring to keep their canned tuna prices high.Emily Sullivan
- Sears And The Future Of American Malls 10/18/2018The Sears bankruptcy highlights the struggle that many suburban malls face, especially when an big anchor retailer shuts down. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with former Sears Canada CEO Mark Cohen about malls in the post-Sears era.
- Beating Bollywood 10/18/2018Amazon and Netflix are trying to take on India. But, so far a Hollywood ending, south-Asian style, has eluded them.Sally Herships
- 'Times' Journalists Puncture Myth Of Trump As Self-Made Billionaire 10/18/2018Investigative reporters Susanne Craig and David Barstow say the president received today's equivalent of $413 million from his father's real estate empire, through what appears to be tax fraud.Terry Gross
- As Brexit Deadlines Loom, May Says U.K. Considering A Longer Transition Period 10/18/2018EU leaders have called off a planned November summit on the next phase of Brexit discussions because of a lack of progress.Bill Chappell
- Sears Is Fading, But Memories Of Its Mail-Order Homes Endure 10/20/2018
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- South Korean Women Fight Back Against Spy Cams In Public Bathrooms 10/19/2018Microcameras installed in public bathrooms for surreptitious filming are an everyday concern for women. Police say the number of "illegal filming" crimes sharply increased between 2011 and 2017.Se Eun Gong
- Spy Bosses Warn Of Foreign Interference As Feds Unseal New Russia Charges 10/19/2018The intelligence agencies said the threat of foreign interference persists; DOJ unsealed a criminal case against a Russian accused of being the top accountant for Moscow's disinformation effort.Philip Ewing
- A Rural Colorado Coal County Was Struggling. Then A Tech Company Brought New Jobs 10/19/2018For the first time in years, Delta County in western Colorado is experiencing population growth, one indicator that rural Americans are increasingly feeling optimistic about their economic future.Kirk Siegler
- Amy Winehouse Hologram Expected To 'Tour' With A Backing Band 10/18/2018Proceeds from the concerts, featuring a holographic image of the deceased artist, would go to the Winehouse Foundation, which works to prevent drug and alcohol abuse in young people.Emily Sullivan
- As Midterms Approach, Facebook Ramps Up Disinformation Fight 10/18/2018Facebook gave journalists a tour of a new command center dedicated to fighting disinformation ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Will it make a difference?Tim Mak
- 'Irresponsible' To Conflate Chinese, Russian Influence Schemes, Democrats Charge 10/17/2018The minority leaders of a number of key House committees argue that the White House shouldn't lump together dissimilar foreign threats to U.S. elections, citing a Homeland Security briefing.Philip Ewing
- FCC Chief Calls For Investigation Of Florida Cellphone Service Outages 10/16/2018One cellphone company says it already had begun crediting customers for the lack of service due to outages in Florida counties hit by Hurricane Michael.Richard Gonzales
- Winning And Losing The Code War 10/16/2018The inside story of how America’s enemies launched a cyber war against us — and how we’ve learned to fight back.
- Why It's Hard To Change Minds About Climate Change 10/16/2018The science is there. But some people aren't.
- Microsoft Co-Founder Paul Allen Dies At 65 10/16/2018Paul Allen, who co-founded tech giant Microsoft with Bill Gates, has died from complications of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Seattle Times reporter Matt Day.
- South Korean Women Fight Back Against Spy Cams In Public Bathrooms 10/19/2018
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- Saber-toothed Cats May Have Roared like Lions 10/20/2018Small throat bones from the prehistoric feline Smilodon suggest it used fearsome vocalizations to communicate -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comJohn Pickrell
- When Times Are Good, the Gender Gap Grows 10/19/2018A study shows growing national wealth and gender equality accentuates differences in the types of choices men and women make -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comEmily Willingham
- What Makes Human Brain Cells Unique? 10/18/2018New findings reveal distinctive electrical properties of human neurons that may give us a boost in computing power -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comDiana Kwon
- "Poliolike" Childhood Muscle-Weakening Disease Reappears 10/18/2018Researchers have traced some cases of acute flaccid myelitis to a known virus, but treatments remain elusive -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comKaren Weintraub
- Planet Formation? It's a Drag 10/18/2018The way worlds form from dust may also explain other phenomena throughout the universe—and right here on Earth -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comMarcus Woo
- What's in a Half a Degree? 2 Very Different Future Climates 10/17/2018A new IPCC report shows the impacts in the near future that can be avoided by limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius instead of 2 degrees C -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAndrea Thompson
- When a Feather-Light Touch Is Agony 10/16/2018Researchers identify a possible new target for treating atypical pain sensations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comStephani Sutherland
- Trouble Brewing? Climate Change Closes In on Beer Drinkers 10/15/2018Increasing droughts and heat waves could have a devastating effect on barley stocks—and beer prices -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAngus Chen
- How Accurate Are Online DNA Tests? 10/15/2018Geneticist and author Adam Rutherford examines the evidence -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAdam Rutherford
- Search for Alien Life Should Be a Fundamental Part of NASA, New Report Urges 10/15/2018A blue-ribbon committee finds the science of astrobiology is worthy of deep integration into the space agency’s exploration efforts -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.comAdam Mann
- Saber-toothed Cats May Have Roared like Lions 10/20/2018
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- Can the Pentagon Win the AI Arms Race? 10/19/2018Artificial intelligence (AI) is the new frontier of military competition, and with China and Russia making headway in the field, the Pentagon is starting to rush, some say belatedly, into the new era.
- The Unheard Nerds 10/15/2018Karen Dynan, former chief economist at the U.S. Treasury Department, reviews a new book by former Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve Alan Blinder on the failure of American economists to influence U.S. policymaking. Dynan agrees with Blinder that the problem is mostly structural, but suggests ways in which economists and policymakers can begin to bridge the g […]
- Confronting Iran 10/15/2018The U.S. Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, lays out the Trump Administration's foreign policy towards Iran.
- Venezuela’s Suicide 10/15/2018Socialism and declining oil prices are often blamed for Venezuela’s catastrophe. In reality, it was decades of destructive leadership under Hugo Chávez and his successor, Nicolás Maduro, that transformed Venezuela into a poor country and criminalized state beholden to a foreign power.
- Trump at One 01/19/2018President Donald Trump came into office promising to overthrow longstanding tenets of U.S. foreign policy. Since then, he has scorned allies, lauded enemies, and engaged in unrestrained Twitter battles with volatile world leaders. At Foreign Affairs we've covered it all and, more importantly, explained what it means—for the United States, for its relati […]
- Nuclear Weapons Don’t Matter 10/15/2018The impact of nuclear weapons on international affairs has been minor compared with the sums and words expended on them, but the costs resulting from the obsession with them have been huge.
- Naming and Shaming in the Balkans 10/19/2018Modern-day nationalist aspirations in Macedonia and the Macedonian language reach far back in history. The Prespa agreement between Greece and Macedonia may be ailing but represents the region's best bet to overcome chauvinism.
- Outsourcing Welfare: How the Money Immigrants Send Home Contributes to Stability in Developing Countries 10/16/2018This illuminating book addresses an important but often overlooked consequence of international migration: remittances sent by immigrants to relatives in their countries of origin.
- Fryderyk Chopin: A Life and Times 10/18/2018Fryderyk Chopin’s music is one of Europe’s great cultural legacies.
- Wars of Law: Unintended Consequences in the Regulation of Armed Conflict 10/16/2018Ever since World War II, countries have been reluctant to officially declare war on one another, even after they appear to be fighting one. Because a declaration of war brings burdensome legal consequences, the simplest approach is to find a euphemism to describe the conflict.
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