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the guardian today - Australia edition Thursday 20 Apr 2017 Headlines More » Centrelink criticised for claiming war widow owed $18,000 after administrative error Administrative Appeals Tribunal says problem should have been fixed as soon as it was identified Malcolm Turnbull calls on Labor to back tougher citizenship test Postpartum psychosis: research reveals full recovery possible within weeks Indigenous children embark on epic ride to honour war veterans and Light Horse Infantry Richard Simmons makes statement for first time in a year: 'I'm not missing' Amazon expands in Australia and plans huge warehouse Sport More » David Squires on ... the football season climax, A-League style Essendon will become a destination club for players, says list manager Australian netballers flag possible strike over boardroom feud Aaron Hernandez, ex-NFL star, kills himself in prison cell aged 27 Cristiano Ronaldo has done so much for Real Madrid – so why do some fans whistle him? | Sid Lowe Culture More » Bloody Dark Mofo artwork using slaughtered bull 'crosses the line', RSPCA says Some men are intimidated when women step into their magnificence | Heather Rose How do you solve a problem like The Donald? Comedians share how they tackle Trump Comment is free More » Cuts to community legal centres are 'ill conceived' and 'short sighted' | Richard Ackland IMF shifts from dismal to pessimistic, but has a sharper message about inequality | Greg Jericho Constitutional recognition must make Indigenous lives better. Otherwise what's the point? Life and style More » Big money, big ego, big bills: how to get divorced Silicon Valley style How to bake the perfect salted caramel brownies Dress to impress: what to wear if you're a wedding guest Technology More » Eight visions of Facebook's future from its F8 conference Uber granted right to appeal against ruling on UK drivers' rights Science More » New contender in hunt for alien life discovered by astronomers Psychedelic drugs induce 'heightened state of consciousness', brain scans show Environment More » 'Whale cams' reveal humpbacks' habits – video Climate change will fuel terrorism recruitment, report for German foreign office says Video More » Malcolm Turnbull: 'We are announcing changes to strengthen citizenship' – video 'Putting Australians first': Turnbull says government abolishing 457 visas – video Renewables roadshow – Broken Hill: mining the ground to mining the sun – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Malcolm Turnbull to add hurdles for 'privilege' of Australian citizenship Citizenship requirements include new English language test and asks migrants to demonstrate how they have integrated Donald Trump's North Korea 'armada' gaffe was dangerous buffoonery | Richard Wolffe Serena Williams confirms pregnancy and expects her first child 'this fall' Scientists have created a fluid with negative mass – but what does it tell us? Private health insurance attacked for lack of value and transparency by experts Bill O'Reilly out at Fox News after sexual harassment claims and ad boycott Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396

BREAKING: A quarter century after her Senate testimony, Anita Hill says it's time to stop accepting excuses for sexual harassment

Having trouble viewing this email? | View it in your browser   In a rare interview, Hill - whose testimony about sexual harassment riveted the nation during the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas - tells USA TODAY that the country needs to treat predatory behavior as immoral and illegal. FOR MORE ON THIS STORY, GO TO:   USATODAY.COM     Help | Advertise | Home Delivery | Privacy Policy - Your California Privacy Rights     © 2017 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 7950 Jones Branch Drive, McLean, VA 22108

Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis

Trump Administration awards grants to states to combat opioid crisis April 19, 2017 HHS will administer grants totaling $485 million to all 50 states Secretary Price sends letter to governors: "Through a sustained focus on people, patients, and partnerships, I am confident that together we can turn the tide on this public health crisis." Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. today announced that HHS will soon provide $485 million in grants to help states and territories combat opioid addiction. The funding, which is the first of two rounds provided for in the 21st Century Cures Act, will be provided through the State Targeted Response to the Opioid Crisis Grants administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Read more about today's announcement.  All HHS News Releases are available in the HHS Newsroom. --   This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of the U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services · 200 Independence Avenue SW · Washington DC 20201 · 1-877-696-6775

Nanopores could map small changes in DNA that signal big shifts in cancer

Nanopores could map small changes in DNA that signal big shifts in cancer 04/19/2017 06:19 PM EDT Detecting cancer early, just as changes are beginning in DNA, could enhance diagnosis and treatment as well as further our understanding of the disease. A new study by University of Illinois researchers describes a method to detect, count and map tiny additions to DNA called methylations, which can be a warning sign of cancer, with unprecedented resolution. Full story at https://news.illinois.edu/blog/view/6367/487093 Source University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111

JPL News - Day in Review

DAY IN REVIEW Cassini Heads Toward Final Close Encounter with Titan NASA's Cassini spacecraft will make its final close flyby of Saturn's haze-enshrouded moon Titan this weekend. › Read the full story NASA's Mars Rover Opportunity Leaves 'Tribulation' NASA's senior Mars rover, Opportunity, is departing "Cape Tribulation," a crater-rim segment it has explored since late 2014, and is heading for "Perseverance Valley." › Read the full story Landslides on Ceres Reflect Ice Content As NASA's Dawn spacecraft continues exploring Ceres, evidence mounts that the enigmatic dwarf planet retains a significant amount of water ice. › Read the full story

 

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Is lupus research just for scientists?

What does research mean to you? Putting PJs To Work Spending a day in your pajamas may sound like a luxury, but for some people with lupus, it's too often a necessity. For Rebecca Lehotzky, her story helps to explain why we've teamed up with the Rheumatology Nurses Society to launch a PJ Day campaign to raise awareness and funding for lupus. Read more Make Your Mark in the fight against lupus for Lupus Awareness Month GET STARTED What Does Research Mean to You? We believe research is meant to be for you - a space to share your experiences, help design research questions and receive information about studies that interest you. Check out the Research.forME Lupus Registry. Learn more Policy Summit Registration Open Join us in our nation's capital as we urge Congress to join the fight against lupus, increase funding for research, and accelerate the development of new treatments. Together we can make a difference! Learn more Find a chapter Cause Marketplace Contact A Health Educator Sleep Tight Despite Lupus What strategies can you add to your daily routine to ensure you're sleeping better, longer and falling asleep more easily? Learn more Shemiah Sanchez: Against All Odds Shemiah Sanchez may have lupus, but she doesn't let the chronic autoimmune disease stop her from being a star softball player for the LSU Tigers. Read on LFA Research Improving Clinical Trial Design The latest Lupus Foundation of America Collective Data Analysis Initiative (LFA CDAI) study produced important results and was recently published in the premier rheumatology journal, Arthritis and Rheumatology. Learn more Sharing the Journey This month, we asked Sharing the Journey participants their plans for Lupus Awareness Month (May) and what they do throughout the year to raise awareness for lupus. Journey Answers Upcoming Events Join lupus activists from across the country as we unite in Washington, D.C. June 26-27, 2017 for the National Policy Summit: Advocacy In Action. The two-day Summit is an opportunity to share your story and educate Members of Congress about the true nature of the disease and why more must be done now to advance our cause on Capitol Hill. Register Now Looking ahead to the next four weekends, Walk to End Lupus Now events will take place in the following cities: Atlanta, Ga., Beaumont, Texas, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Charlotte, N.C., Harrisburg (City Island), Pa., Houston, Texas, Huntsville, Ala., Killeen, Texas, Milwaukee, Wis., New York City, N.Y., Raleigh, N.C., Randolph, N.J., Salt Lake City, Utah, St. Louis, Mo., and Tampa, Fla. For these walk dates or to find a Walk to End Lupus near you, please click here. "I can't get through the painful days without having the support of the Lupus Foundation of America and the [health educator] lines. Help keep research going. Help us fight and find a cure to this terrible and cruel illness." -Beatrice, Facebook Lupus Foundation of America 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037 Phone: 202-349-1155 | Fax: 202-349-1156 | info@lupus.org WAYS TO GIVE RAISE FUNDS

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