Science News

• Avenue 5 review: Sadly, the new HBO Hugh Laurie comedy isn't Veep in space - CNET
  
  Veep creator Armando Iannucci's science fiction satire set in space juggles too many genres at once.
  CNET.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Boston Scientific Gets a Boost From New Products, Buyouts
  
  Boston Scientific's (BSX) recent takeovers of BTG, NxThera, Claret Medical, VENITI and Augmenix make us optimistic about their positive synergies to be added to the company portfolio.
  Zacks.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Exact Sciences (EXAS) Provides Q4 Expectations, Stock Falls
  
  Exact Sciences (EXAS) revenue growth will likely beat expectations for both the fourth quarter and 2019.
  Zacks.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Stray dogs with no training instinctively follow gestures and commands from humans
  
  Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Kolkata, India say dogs may have an innate ability to understand certain human gestures which transcends training.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 17 Jan 2020.
• Complex porous, chiral nano-patterns arise from a simple linear building block
  
  Nanoscience can arrange minute molecular entities into nanometric patterns in an orderly manner using self-assembly protocols. Scientists have functionalized a simple rod-like building block with hydroxamic acids at both ends. ...
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Creating learning resources for blind students
  
  Mathematics and science Braille textbooks are expensive and require an enormous effort to produce -- until now. ...
  Science Daily.  Thursday, 16 Jan 2020.
• Teen, 17, awarded honorary doctorate for campaigning to make nature more accessible for minorities
  
  Mya-Rose Craig, 17, from Compton Martin in Somerset, will receive the Doctor of Science degree in February from the University of Bristol - three months before she sits her A-level exams.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020.
• 'Little Women' and '1917' should cash in at the box office from Oscar nod
  
  The films nominated for best picture by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences are returning to the big screen, but some will get a bigger boost than others.
  CNBC.  Wednesday, 15 Jan 2020.
• New research shows children can burn limited amount of calories
  
  The "Science Advances" journal states children can only burn a certain amount of calories every day, with the amount dependent on their size.
  ABC News.  Monday, 13 Jan 2020.
• Four Things You Need To Know About STEM and Education For 2020
  
  What does 2020 have in store for the STEM education space? Diversity, technology literacy, Computer Science degrees, and more will reign supreme.
  Forbes.  Monday, 13 Jan 2020.
• Oscars 2020: The Full List Of Nominations
  
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced its nominations in 24 categories this morning for the 92nd Academy Awards.
  Forbes.  Monday, 13 Jan 2020.
• 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,' 'The Irishman' and '1917' lead 2020 Oscar nomination predictions
  
  On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce the nominations for its 92nd annual Academy Awards. Here are the predictions for the top categories.
  CNBC.  Monday, 13 Jan 2020.
• Redneck BBQ Lab Uses Local Flavor to Shine Bright
  
  The Redneck BBQ Lab is experimenting with the science of meat.
  ABC News.  Friday, 10 Jan 2020.
• Teacher accused of making racist slideshow
  
  A New York school district is being hit with a lawsuit over an racist slideshow allegedly created by a science teacher. ...
  CBS News.  Thursday, 9 Jan 2020.
• Outcry over photo of black students, gorilla, "monkey do" label
  
  School district to be sued for at least $12 million after science teacher produces allegedly racially insensitive slide show following class trip to zoo.
  CBS News.  Thursday, 9 Jan 2020.

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