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Climate models may be underestimating global warming in North America, Europe and other places influenced by extratropical winds, according to a new study published Monday in the journal Communications Earth & Environment. Extratropical winds shape climate patterns in North America, Read more
The opening stadium pyrotechnics gave way to a Manchester gloaming casting a murky hue over Danny Cipriani’s Bath debut as his side lost this opening encounter with a last-gasp penalty following a valiant comeback in the second half. Sale dispelled Read more
Therapy with babies boosts social development, reducing clinical autism diagnosis by two-thirdsA parent-led intervention that supports the social development of babies displaying early signs of autism has significantly reduced the likelihood of an autism diagnosis being made in early childhood, Read more
More than 60 cryptocurrency exchanges in South Korea must notify customers of a partial or full suspension of trading by Friday midnight, a week before a new regulation comes into effect. To continue operating, exchanges must register with the Financial Read more
The Treasury Department issued its first sanctions against a cryptocurrency exchange on Tuesday as part of a series of actions targeting the use of digital currencies in ransomware attacks. Tuesday’s sanctions will block all trades involving the cryptocurrency exchange Suex Read more
Pandas are notoriously slow reproducers. That’s why it’s a problem when pandas get too cozy. According to a new study, published Monday in the journal Conservation Biology, pandas can become complacent and move less if their range is filled with Read more
Two allegations of racism marred Saturday’s action in the Championship with both Peterborough and Swansea reporting instances of abuse. Two Birmingham fans were arrested following an allegation of racist abuse aimed at the Peterborough defender Nathan Thompson. The incident is Read more
NMDAR antibody encephalitis is a disease that predominately affects children and young adults. The disease occurs when antibodies perturb the function of the N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor in the brain, required for controlling thoughts, moods and movements. The disease causes seizures, Read more
The editor-in-chief of state-backed Chinese newspaper Global Times warned debt-ridden property giant Evergrande Group that it should not bet on a government bailout on the assumption that it is “too big to fail”. It was the first commentary to appear Read more
Specialized is launching next-generation versions of two of its most popular electric bikes, the Turbo Vado and Turbo Como, as well as a brand new model, the Turbo Tero. And while the bikes themselves look fantastic, the big story is Read more