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• From tusks to tails, nations eye trade in endangered species

  17-08-2019 23:33
  Representatives of some 180 nations are meeting to agree on protections for vulnerable species, taking up issues such as the trade in ivory and the demand for shark fin soup that is decimating shark populations
  
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• Neuroimaging's Bias Against Left-handers

  17-08-2019 22:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Left-handed people are under-represented as volunteers in human neuroimaging studies, according to a new paper from Lyam M. Bailey, Laura E. McMillan, and Aaron J. Newman of Dalhousie University.Bailey et al. analyzed a sample of 1,031 papers published in 2017, finding that just 3.2% of participants were non-right-handed, even though this group makes up about 10-13% of the general population.These findings are hardly unexpected. The exclusion of non-right-handed people from neur
  
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• New ceramic and titanium Apple Watch models spotted in watchOS 6 beta - The Verge

  17-08-2019 15:10 via theverge.com
  New ceramic and titanium Apple Watch models spotted in watchOS 6 beta  The VergeAn Apple insider with a stellar track record just leaked Apple Watch Series 5 details  BGRKuo: Apple Watch Series 5 Lineup to Launch in Fall With OLED Displays Supplied by Japan Display  MacRumorsHere are all of the new products Apple is expected to launch by the end of the year  Business InsiderwatchOS 6 assets reveal new Apple Watch models coming in titanium and ceramic cases
  
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• Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers blast 'medieval conditions' at federal jail where he died by suicide and say they are launching their own investigation - AOL

  17-08-2019 15:09 via aol.com
  Jeffrey Epstein's lawyers blast 'medieval conditions' at federal jail where he died by suicide and say they are launching their own investigation  AOLNew York medical examiner: Jeffrey Epstein's death was a suicide by hanging  Fox NewsMedical examiner rules Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide  CBS Evening NewsJeffrey Epstein Autopsy Results Show He Hanged Himself in Suicide  The New York TimesEpstein isn’t the only one. Too many people kill themselves in
  
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• Mormons ban vaping, green tea and any drinks ending in 'ccino' - The Independent

  17-08-2019 14:55 via independent.co.uk
  Mormons ban vaping, green tea and any drinks ending in 'ccino'  The IndependentThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints wants to make clear that vaping, green tea and fancy coffee drinks are off limits under the religion's dietary code, ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Engineering Breakthrough: Wireless Health Sensors That Stick to the Skin

  17-08-2019 14:54 via scitechdaily.com
  Stanford engineers have developed experimental stickers that pick up physiological signals emanating from the skin, then wirelessly beam these health readings to a receiver clipped...
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• The man seen placing rice cookers around downtown New York is in custody, police say - CNN

  17-08-2019 14:53 via cnn.com
  The man seen placing rice cookers around downtown New York is in custody, police say  CNNThe man who police say is seen on video dropping off rice cookers Friday in downtown New York was taken into custody early Saturday morning, a law ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Scientists Develop Solution for Transparent Electronic Devices

  17-08-2019 14:44 via scitechdaily.com
  Scientists develop solution processable ferroelectric nylons. Scientists at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (MPI-P) led by Dr. Kamal Asadi have solved a four-decade long...
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• Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden - Aljazeera.com

  17-08-2019 14:39 via aljazeera.com
  Separatists withdraw from key posts in Yemen's Aden  Aljazeera.comIran-Aligned Houthis Strike Major Saudi Oil Field  The Wall Street JournalHouthis in Yemen Claim Drone Attack on Saudi Oil Facilities  The New York TimesSaudi and UAE Allies Are Fighting Each Other, Now Yemen Is Questioning the Whole Coalition  NewsweekView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Unraveling One of the Greatest Mysteries in Condensed Matter Physics

  17-08-2019 14:33 via scitechdaily.com
  Illinois and SLAC researchers use a new technique. One of the greatest mysteries in condensed matter physics is the exact relationship between charge order and...
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• Jane Fonda speaks out following brother Peter's death: 'He was my sweet-hearted baby brother.' - Fox News

  17-08-2019 14:29 via foxnews.com
  Jane Fonda speaks out following brother Peter's death: 'He was my sweet-hearted baby brother.'  Fox NewsPeter Fonda's most memorable film performances  Guardian News'Easy Rider' Peter Fonda dead at 79: 'Please raise a glass to freedom'  Yahoo EntertainmentPeter Fonda Dead At 79  Hollywood, CA PatchPeter Fonda Dead at 79 After Respiratory Failure from Lung Cancer: 'Please Raise a Glass to Freedom'  PEOPLE.comView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Decoding the Brain to Help Patients With Mental Illness

  17-08-2019 14:24 via scitechdaily.com
  Study demonstrates that network-level brain activity can detect specific types of mental effort. Approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness...
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• Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid slams Jay-Z as 'despicable' over NFL ownership rumors: when has he 'ever taken... - Fox News

  17-08-2019 14:24 via foxnews.com
  Carolina Panthers' Eric Reid slams Jay-Z as 'despicable' over NFL ownership rumors: when has he 'ever taken...  Fox NewsNFL's deal with Jay-Z scrutinized for not including Kaepernick  CBS NewsJay-Z to Become Part Owner of NFL Team  TMZThe NFL’s Newest Best Friend Forever: Jay-Z  TownhallReid rips Jay-Z over Kap remarks, deal with NFL  ESPNView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience - NPR

  17-08-2019 14:00 via npr.org
  Opinion: Hong Kong Protesters Might Bother Tourists, Or Pierce Their Conscience  NPRHong Kong teachers rally in thunderstorm at start of weekend of protests  ReutersHong Kong unrest continues as civilians hold public rally  ABC NewsHong Kong Tycoon Warns Protesters and Beijing Against Violence  The Wall Street JournalTo Understand Hong Kong, Don’t Think About Tiananmen  The New York TimesView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Korg Volca Modular synth review: As weird as it is affordable - Engadget

  17-08-2019 14:00 via engadget.com
  Korg Volca Modular synth review: As weird as it is affordable  EngadgetThis review is a little different. Normally when Engadget reviews something, we're bringing years of experience and expertise to the table. But not here. The Vo...
  
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• 10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Free money from Amazon, $13 Anker wireless charger, Fire TV Stick, more - BGR

  17-08-2019 13:47 via bgr.com
  10 deals you don’t want to miss on Saturday: Free money from Amazon, $13 Anker wireless charger, Fire TV Stick, more  BGRThese wireless Bluetooth earbuds are down to just $36.99 for a short time  BGRView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Thailand's lost baby dugong dies from shock, eating plastic

  17-08-2019 13:26
  An 8-month-old dugong nurtured by marine experts after it was found lost near a beach in southern Thailand has died of what biologists believe was a combination of shock and ingesting plastic waste
  
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• Why Does Metal Spark in the Microwave? - Livescience.com

  17-08-2019 13:00 via livescience.com
  Why Does Metal Spark in the Microwave?  Livescience.comWhy do metallic materials produce little firework displays in the microwave?
  
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• AOC laughs off Trump claim she's 'fuming' that Tlaib, Omar now get more attention - Fox News

  17-08-2019 11:58 via foxnews.com
  AOC laughs off Trump claim she's 'fuming' that Tlaib, Omar now get more attention  Fox NewsTrump and Netanyahu are playing a bigoted game of chicken  The GuardianIsraeli minister rips Tlaib for nixing trip, says ‘her hate for Israel’ overcomes ‘love for her grandmother’  Fox NewsIsrael's Ban on Tlaib and Omar Shows Netanyahu and Trump's Contempt for Democracy | Opinion  NewsweekOpinion | If You Think Trump Is Helping Israel, You're
  
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• Hong Kong Protests Lead to Police Standoffs, but No Clashes - The New York Times

  17-08-2019 11:45 via nytimes.com
  Hong Kong Protests Lead to Police Standoffs, but No Clashes  The New York TimesHow Hong Kong got trapped in a cycle of violence  BBC NewsHong Kong teachers rally in thunderstorm at start of weekend of protests  Reuters'Protect the students': Hong Kong teachers join protests  Aljazeera.comChina Chastens Protesters as Demand List Grows: Hong Kong Update  BloombergView full coverage on Google News
  
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• US issues warrant to seize Iranian tanker off Gibraltar - CNBC

  17-08-2019 11:37 via cnbc.com
  US issues warrant to seize Iranian tanker off Gibraltar  CNBCCaptain of Iranian supertanker that's trying to leave Gibraltar 'doesn't want to stay in command,' lawyer says  Fox NewsU.S. issues warrant to seize Iran oil tanker 'Grace 1' after Gibraltar judge orders its release  USA TODAYEurope Resists U.S. Pressure Over Iranian Tanker  BloombergThe Iranian oil tanker row has left everyone with a win – except bungling John Bolton and the US hawks 
  
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• PDFs are a pain to edit, but these 4 free apps make it easy - CNET

  17-08-2019 11:30 via cnet.com
  PDFs are a pain to edit, but these 4 free apps make it easy  CNETSending PDF files is pretty straightforward, but editing one can be a hassle, especially on your phone's relatively small screen. Luckily I found easy and fast ways ...
  
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• 3 NC patients hospitalized for lung disease are possibly connected to vaping - Raleigh News & Observer

  17-08-2019 11:30 via newsobserver.com
  3 NC patients hospitalized for lung disease are possibly connected to vaping  Raleigh News & ObserverDozens of People in Multiple States Have Lung Disease Linked to Vaping, and No One Knows Why  GizmodoSevere health problems linked to vaping reported in North Carolina  WSOC CharlotteFirst Texas case of lung disease linked to vaping found in teen  WFAAMystery lung illness linked to vaping. Health officials investigating nearly 100 possible cases. &
  
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• Anthony Pettis Says He's Down To Smoke Weed W/ Nate Diaz After They Fight - TMZSports

  17-08-2019 11:15 via youtube.com
  
  
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• The 5 Days That Defined the 2020 Primary - The New York Times

  17-08-2019 11:01 via nytimes.com
  The 5 Days That Defined the 2020 Primary  The New York TimesVolatile presidential polls spark new round of anxieties | TheHill  The HillEnergized Liberals Fear Warren, Sanders Can't Beat Trump  U.S. News & World ReportWarren’s success depends on her answering these five questions  The Washington PostElizabeth Warren Sells Populism to Professionals  The New YorkerView full coverage on Google News
  
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• US set to give Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers, say sources - Malay Mail

  17-08-2019 06:51 via malaymail.com
  US set to give Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers, say sources  Malay MailU.S.-China trade war: Huawei deadline flying under the radar  Fox BusinessExclusive: U.S. set to give Huawei another 90 days to buy from American suppliers - sources  Yahoo FinanceUS Might Give Huawei 90 More Days to Purchase From American Companies - Reports  Sputnik InternationalHuawei wins further 90-day reprieve to buy from US suppliers  South China M
  
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• Robotic Platform Powered by AI Automates Molecule Production

  17-08-2019 06:31 via scitechdaily.com
  New system could free bench chemists from time-consuming tasks, may help inspire new molecules. Guided by artificial intelligence and powered by a robotic platform, a...
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• Scotty McCreery bring some Carolina to his concert at Elmwood Park - Roanoke Times

  17-08-2019 05:49 via roanoke.com
  Scotty McCreery bring some Carolina to his concert at Elmwood Park  Roanoke TimesCountry singer Drake White rushed to the hospital after almost collapsing onstage  CNNCountry Star Drake White Rushed to Hospital After Nearly Collapsing on Stage in Virginia  PEOPLE.com'Prayers up for Drake White!' Musician taken to hospital after 'accident' during opening set for Scotty McCreery concert  WDBJ7Scotty McCreery rocks Roanoke; opener Drake White suffers medical
  
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• Cillizza's Folly: CNN edits article criticizing purchase of Alaska in Greenland debate - Washington Examiner

  17-08-2019 03:15 via washingtonexaminer.com
  Cillizza's Folly: CNN edits article criticizing purchase of Alaska in Greenland debate  Washington Examiner5 questions about Donald Trump's interest in buying Greenland, answered  CNNGreenland says it’s 'open for business, not for sale' after Trump purchase report  Fox NewsBuying Greenland isn't a good idea — it's a great idea  Washington ExaminerTrump Isn’t Crazy to Want to Buy Greenland  BloombergView full coverage on Google N
  
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• Josh Gordon to be reinstated on conditional basis - Patriots.com

  17-08-2019 01:06 via patriots.com
  Josh Gordon to be reinstated on conditional basis  Patriots.comJosh Gordon’s reinstatement is so much bigger than football  Pats PulpitNFL reinstates Patriots WR Josh Gordon  Yahoo SportsOpinion: Patriots' Josh Gordon needs to make the most of his latest chance  USA TODAYNFL conditionally reinstates Pats WR Gordon  NFL.comView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Humans migrated to Mongolia much earlier than previously believed - Phys.org

  17-08-2019 00:35 via phys.org
  Humans migrated to Mongolia much earlier than previously believed  Phys.orgStone tools uncovered in Mongolia by an international team of archaeologists indicate that modern humans traveled across the Eurasian steppe about 45000 ...View full coverage on Google News
  
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• U.S. Rep. Babin upset Texas loses out on lunar lander program - KFDM-TV News

  17-08-2019 00:23 via kfdm.com
  U.S. Rep. Babin upset Texas loses out on lunar lander program  KFDM-TV NewsNasa picks headquarters for Moon lander  BBC NewsNASA chief alienates Senators needed to fund the Moon program  Ars TechnicaNASA says it is planning on sending humans back to the moon by 2024  CBS NewsNASA's Artemis Moon Lander for Astronauts Will Be Born in Alabama's 'Rocket City'  Space.comView full coverage on Google News
  
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