(2022-04-13). Chinese scientists find molecular pathway for critical COVID-19 cases. ecns.cn An international team led by Chinese researchers has identified a molecular pathway that intensifies the severity of critical COVID-19 cases, lending clues to potential treatment for such cases.
(2022-04-14). Chinese-built project boosts vocational education in Ghana. ecns.cn A Chinese-built vocational institutions upgrade project in Ghana was completed on Tuesday, injecting a new impetus to the development of vocational education in the West African country.
(2022-04-14). Taking Mayo Clinic research beyond the lab and into space. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a historic mission to space, and Mayo Clinic research will be on board. Larry Connor, a Mayo Clinic benefactor, well-known philanthropist and CEO of The Connor Group, will make history in April 2022 when he pilots the first-ever all-civilian flight to the International Space Station. Connor will take part in some research projects for Mayo Clinic during the 10-day Axiom Space flight. Watch: Taking Mayo Clinic research beyond the lab and into space. youtu.be/bdjrGrgH6nk…
(2022-04-14). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: COVID-19 metrics improve, expert still urges caution. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 continue to decline, leading to some optimism about the way forward from pandemic to endemic. But experts still urge caution as the omicron subvariant, named BA.2, has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S. "When you look around the nation, all of the metrics, with the exception of BA.2, have fallen precipitously," explains Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "But we need to be very cautious about…
(2022-04-14). Science Saturday: Nanopore sequencing method rapidly detects, identifies antibiotic-resistant microbes, Mayo Clinic research shows. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A growing number of people are dying from antibiotic-resistant infections. These infections are fueled by microbial species that are mutating to evade the drugs developed to destroy them. More than 1.2 million people worldwide died in 2019 from antibiotic-resistant infections. In response, a team of researchers from Mayo Clinic's Center for Individualized Medicine has developed a sequencing technology to rapidly detect and identify microbes and antibiotic-resistant phenotypes in a single test. The innovative nanopore sequencing method is published in Surgery and mSphere,…
(2022-04-14). Heart procedure to reduce stroke risk should manage small leaks. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Leakage after left atrial appendage closure matters more than previously thought, according to new Mayo Clinic research. This research shows that even small leaks are associated with a 10%—15% higher risk of adverse events. A news release from the American College of Cardiology further outlines the research study and the findings published in JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology. The left atrial appendage is a small, irregular-shaped sac on the left side of the heart where blood clots…
(2022-04-14). Students occupy Sorbonne University as anger mounts at French elections. wsws.org Students opposed to both of France's right-wing presidential candidates, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, occupied the university on Wednesday afternoon.
(2022-04-14). 'Keep fighting': Schumer 'making progress' on canceling student debt. nationofchange.org "Write, call, email," urged the Democratic leader, who said President Joe Biden is "more open" to the proposal than ever before.
(2022-04-14). Rising Up for Abortion Rights in Berkeley. indybay.org On April 9, about a hundred demonstrators rallied in Sproul Plaza on the University of California campus, then marched across campus and through the city's downtown. They stopped at high rise student dorms where they shouted and cheered in the courtyards, calling up for students to join in.
(2022-04-14). The Mecca of African Liberation: Walter Rodney in Tanzania. mronline.org 
Karim Hirji, a Tanzanian student, was in a good mood when he went to bed on the 10 July 1969. That evening he had heard the most impressive lecture of his life at the University of Dar es Salaam. The lecture was on the Cuban Revolution and its relevance to Africa. Back in his dorm, he praised the speaker in his diary: "one could almost feel the strong conviction and deep emotions from which he spoke". The man he admired and later befriended was Dr Walter Rodney.
(2022-04-14). Wednesday 4/20: Know Your Immigration Rights, Know Your Power w/ UWD. indybay.org Online teach-in / webinar…
(2022-04-14). Sharing Mayo Clinic: Back on the bandstand. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Robert Heintz of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is no stranger to hospitals. Born with a congenital hip defect, he has had several hip surgeries over the years, beginning as a toddler. When Robert was scheduled for hip revision surgery at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in 2021, he was happy to learn he could complete his recovery at home with the Mayo Clinic Advanced Care at Home Program. Hitch in his stride Robert, 66, who teaches…
(2022-04-13). The Collapse of America: Distant Early Warning Signs of Uncle Sam's Demise. Andrei Martyanov. globalresearch.ca
(2022-04-13). Crisis in Ukraine Through the Prism of Middle Eastern Social Media. journal-neo.org 
The Russian special operation in Ukraine continues to resonate prominently on social media in the Middle East region. Local analysts monitor how the Internet views these events and their impact on different areas of life and politics. According to a Moroccan researcher, the picture here is a mosaic, as evidenced by the flood of user …
(2022-04-13). Third night of the Revolution Art Week. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) — In the ceremony on the third night of the Revolution Art Week, researchers and narrators of the Islamic Revolution and the sacred defense were honored.
(2022-04-13). Brazilian Amazon endured record deforestation in first three months of 2022. peoplesworld.org 
Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon during the first three months of 2022 has increased by 64 percent compared to the same time period last year, Brazil's National Institute for Space Research (INPE) said in a new report. That's a record increase in deforestation for January through March since data collection began in 2015. The report, …
(2022-04-13). Kids Are Really Worried About the Climate Crisis. independentmediainstitute.org 
Middle school student activists write their elected representatives to urge climate action. By Reynard Loki In 2019, Earth | Food | Life writing fellow Lucy Goodchild van Hilten, a science writer and mother of a young child, wrote a piece titled, "How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change." Now I am pleased to report …
(2022-04-13). How artificial intelligence helps students learn. america.cgtn.com 
It's been a challenging time for schools and students around the world. Many studies have shown a drop in test scores during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. But some educators believe there may be a new tool ready to help rejuvenate …