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Researchers identify a new mushroom species from the Western Ghats

New species of mushroom, Candolleomyces albosquamosus, found in Western Ghats, Kerala. Honey-yellow cap, white stem, grows to 58mm. Morphological & molecular studies confirm new species. Only 35 species of genus Candolleomyces worldwide. Plays important role in forest ecosystem. Specimens deposited in JNTBGRI.

The Hindu

Haemoglobin isn’t used only in blood, scientists find in major discovery

Surprising discovery of haemoglobin in chondrocytes reveals its essential role in cartilage health and opens possibilities for new treatments of joint diseases. Scientists from China found that haemoglobin bodies, or Hedy, are essential for chondrocytes' survival and may be involved in stem cell fate in the growth plate. Further research…

The Hindu

4 Tips for STEM Writing

Scientist-turned-writing teacher Brandon R. Brown’s new book provides a blueprint for better STEM writing at all levels

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IIT Mandi, DBT-inStem Bengaluru scientists find how dengue mosquito eggs are so hardy

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi and the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) in Bengaluru have discovered the biochemical processes that enable the eggs of the dengue causing mosquito to survive harsh conditions and rejuvenate when favourable conditions return.

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The perils of putting off fatherhood: why it poses risks to children’s physical and mental health

Men have biological clocks too. Fertility drops with age, and the likelihood of offspring having conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and leukaemia rises

The Guardian - UK

Australia’s life-saving bone marrow registry needs $13m. Why is red tape holding it up?

The money is there to increase the number of donors to help patients with leukaemia and blood cancers but governments won’t agree to release it, MPs say

The Guardian - AU

The story of Svetlana Mojsov, and the controversy around revolutionary diabetic drugs | Explained

Serbian chemist Svetlana Mojsov is fighting to have her work recognised for discovering a revolutionary diabetic drug. Who is she? What was her contribution to discovering GLP-1?

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Benjamina Ebuehi’s recipe for sweet potato ginger cake

Sweet potato brings a seasonal autumnal flavour and irresistible squidginess to this winning bake

The Guardian - UK

Some Chicago migrants could end up in St. Louis amid efforts to boost jobs, stem population loss

Karlos Ramirez of the International Institute of St. Louis visited Chicago this week to explore the possibility of bringing migrants to his city, perhaps thousands of them.

Chicago Sun-Times

Genetic risk scores ‘do not have a place in public health screening’

Researchers said the scoring system led to false positives and ‘performed poorly’ when predicting if a person would develop common diseases.

The Independent UK

'Reddest of red flags': Non-fatal choking to be a crime

It will be a crime to strangle a person without killing them, under Victorian laws to stamp out the scourge of domestic violence.

AAP

STEM Expo an 'eye-opener' for students' career aspirations

'We can show the kids what jobs are available and what they need to do to get there.'

Newcastle Herald

How to winterize a sprinkler system – 4 key steps recommended by irrigation experts

Switching off and draining a sprinkler system will prevent pipes or sprinkler heads breaking in winter

Homes & Gardens

Australian-first stem cell trial tackles rare condition

A Melbourne research institute will become the second place in the world to trial a stem cell therapy for a rare genetic condition.

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Centre may raise retirement age of scientists from 60 to 65

MoST seeks to raise retirement age of scientists to 65 to stem flight of top scientists to universities/IITs. Proposal under discussion; DBT has sent details of eligible scientists for evaluation. Government has previously mooted raising retirement age to bring parity in service conditions. Modi govt. has done away with extensions,…

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Miss England Rocket Scientist Lands Major Role With NASA

Beauty queen Jessica Gagen to speak at space conference, tour Kennedy Space Center, and promote STEM education

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Here’s How To Find Out If You’re Eligible To Donate Stem Cells Bc It’s Easier Than You Think To Save A Life

Australia has a stem cell donation problem. Because of this problem, there is an urgent need for donations from male patients aged 18-35.

Fortune

We’re on track to miss out on the next Katalin Karikó as women in STEM continue to bear the brunt of the pandemic's lasting impact

With the pandemic behind us, women are returning to the workforce in droves–but those in STEM fields are still facing its professional repercussions.

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The Conversation

Students understand calculus better when the lessons are active

College students learn more calculus in an active learning course in which students solve problems during class than in a traditional lecture-based course. That’s according to a peer-reviewed study my colleagues and I published in Science. We also found that college students better understood complex calculus concepts and earned better…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on exam reform: schools have more acute problems than a narrow curriculum

Editorial: An overhaul of qualifications is a good idea. But ambitious schemes to bridge the academic-vocational and Stem-humanities divides will have to wait

The Conversation

Are people born with good balance? A physical therapist explains the systems that help keep you on your toes

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to curiouskidsus@theconversation.com.

The Hindu

A banana feast

Love of banana-based dishes runs deep in my family. Growing up in Kerala, I was exposed to many varieties of banana. My two children love anything banana, from banana stem to banana flower curry. I taught my daughter-in-law to make her partner's favorite dish, vazhaipoo paruppusili. Even living in a…

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Telangana launches ‘Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme’ for classes 1 to 10

Telangana govt launched ‘Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme’ to provide nutritious breakfast to over 20 lakh school students from Classes 1-10. Finance Minister Harish Rao, Information & Public Relations Minister Mahender Reddy & Education Minister Sabitha Indra Reddy launched it in select schools. The scheme would help stem dropouts & improve…

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Scientists 3D Print Human Stem Cells To Repair Brain Injuries

Researchers from Oxford University successfully implant 3D printed cells into mice brains, raising hopes for future human treatments.

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5 Low-Priced Tech Stocks with Massive Upside Potential, According to Analysts

As investors gradually regain their appetite for risk, keep your eye on these five growth stocks that analysts think could double or more over the next 12 months.

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