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Scientists are growing billions of stem cells on the ISS to help humans travel to other planets

Scientists are shooting stem cells into space, hoping to make discoveries that help people on Earth

The Independent UK

Do stem cells grow better in space? High-flying experiment aims to find out

In an experiment at the International Space Station, scientists are trying to find ways to produce huge batches of stem cells that can generate nearly any other type of cell and potentially be used to make treatments for many diseases.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brazil photographer Salgado blames government actions for Amazon crimes

Brazilian government actions such as removing protections for indigenous territories and not doing enough to stem violent crime in the Amazon created the conditions that led to the recent murders of a journalist and indigenous expert, photographer Sebastiao Salgado said.

Reuters

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Why are drug names so long and complicated? A pharmacist explains the logic behind the nomenclature

At some point in your life, you’ll likely find yourself with a prescription from your doctor to fill. While it’s important to keep track of all the medications you’re taking, that can be hard to do when the names of so many of these drugs are difficult to pronounce and…

The Conversation

New Vatican policy orders foreign investment accounts closed

The Vatican on Tuesday issued an overarching investments policy to ensure they are ethical, green, low-risk, and avoid weapons industries or health sectors involved in abortion, contraception or embryonic stem cells.

Reuters

Lewd Statements to Woman in Front of Her Boyfriend Can Be Unprotected "Fighting Words"

The "fighting words" First Amendment exception generally allows the punishment of personal face-to-face insults that are likely to provoke a fight; usually, they involve a risk that the target would throw a punch (or worse), but the risk could also stem from third parties connected to the target, and from…

Reason

High-flying Experiment: Do Stem Cells Grow Better in Space?

Researcher Dhruv Sareen’s own stem cells are now orbiting the Earth. The mission? To test whether they’ll grow better in zero gravity. Scientists at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles are trying to find new ways to produce huge batches of a type of stem cell that can generate nearly…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow donor diversity is needed

Bone marrow transplants are procedures that infuse healthy blood stem cells into your body to replace damaged or diseased bone marrow. Just like people in need of solid organ transplants, such as hearts or kidneys, people in need of a bone marrow transplant have to find a matching donor.

Tribune News Service

WA 'coping' as virus hospital cases spike

The number of people hospitalised with COVID-19 in Western Australia has reached record levels as the health system also grapples with staff furloughing.

AAP

No clear evidence Rwanda plan deterring migrant crossings, say MPs

The Commons Home Affairs Committee accused ministers of hunting for 'radical new policies that might make good headlines' but do little to stem the flow of migrants

Wales Online

Shanghai to hold mass COVID testing exercise over July 19-21

Shanghai will require residents across nine of the city's districts and some smaller areas to undergo testing for COVID-19 over July 19-21 in an effort to stem any community spread of the virus, the city government said on Monday.

Reuters

High-flying experiment: Do stem cells grow better in space?

Scientists are shooting stem cells into space, hoping to make discoveries that help people on Earth

The Independent UK

Next apologises to staff after IT problems cause months of underpaying

Issues with new payroll system led to employees being reportedly underpaid by up to £200 a month

The Guardian - UK

Women in science: 15-year-old's quest to change the world

Cadence Taylor may only be 15 years old — but the young Queenslander already has her mind set on changing the world with science.

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Gut health plays a key role in one risky type of cancer treatement — study

Cancer scientists identify a complex link between gut bacteria and immune recovery.

Inverse

Creation Crate Is The Geeky Subscription Service Bringing Flexible STEM Courses Into Your Home

This cool subscription service has customizable courses in engineering, electronics, and chemistry.

The Independent UK

China urges UN to ban small arms to criminal gangs in Haiti

China is urging the U.N. Security Council to try to cut off the supply of small arms, light weapons and ammunition to gangs in Haiti, which has been unable to stem an upsurge in criminal violence and kidnappings

Daily Record

West Lothian High School students run tech final by building and flying working 'quadcopters'

The talented local high school kids will face off against other Scottish students

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Evening Standard

Justice crisis deepens as security staff vote to go on strike

Court security staff have voted to go on strike in a row over pay, in the latest blow to Britain’s beleaguered justice system.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Prices Rise Ahead of Potential Large US Rate Hike

Oil prices rose on Thursday, with Brent breaking above $100 a barrel, as investors weighed tight supplies against the prospect of a large US rate hike that would stem inflation and curb crude demand. Brent crude futures for September climbed 68 cents, or 0.7%, to $100.25 a barrel by 0400…

Reuters

New Zealand announces free masks, tests as health system struggles with COVID

The New Zealand government on Thursday announced free masks and rapid antigen tests as it tries to stem the spread of COVID-19 and relieve pressure on the country's health system which is dealing with an influx of COVID and influenza patients.

Tribune News Service

Monkeypox cases in Georgia increase to 48

ATLANTA — With the number of monkeypox cases ticking upward in Georgia and around the world, more monkeypox vaccines are expected to arrive in the state soon as part of a nationwide effort to stem the outbreak.

The Guardian - AU

Experts and vulnerable Australians urge politicians to follow medical advice on Covid measures including masks

Victorian health minister asked to ‘please, please, please do more to support our healthcare system and limit the next wave of Covid’

The Conversation

Gut bacteria nurture the immune system – for cancer patients, a diverse microbiome can protect against dangerous treatment complications

One promising treatment for patients with blood cancers is stem cell transplantation. Doctors completely eliminate the patient’s immune system by aiming chemotherapy, radiation or both at their bone marrow before replacing it with a donor’s immune system. Because the bone marrow produces blood and immune cells, completely substituting cancerous bone…

WEKU

Bonus checks! One year free! How states are trying to fix a broken child care system

There's still a shortage of child care teachers and that's keeping parents out of the workforce. Dozens of states are trying to lure back providers and lower costs for families.

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