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Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
Turns Out A Wild Geoengineering Plan To Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't The Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focused on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater...
Meet Taoheed Bayo, the 21-year-old student from Nigeria designing sneakers for Nike
A Nigerian native, Taoheed Bayo has joined the list of young Africans taking the world by storm after winning a Nike design challenge. An undergraduate student of the University of Minnesota pursuing a degree in actuarial science, was among several across the United States chosen to participate in the Nike BY You X Cultivator contest after being informed of...
NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities
The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.
Doctors have advised shifting Nawaz to US for treatment: PML-N
Party spokesperson says transporting ex-PM to US will be an immense challenge for medical team
What crabs can tell us about brain ‘building blocks’
"Until we can understand each component, we can't expect to take the brain apart and put it back together again in order to figure out how it works."
Is Russia using its frozen-conflict playbook in Ukraine?
As Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet for the first time Monday, many wonder what Moscow's long-term goal is in
Event Highlight: World-Renowned Dr. Dan Siegel speaks on The Science and Practice of Presence
World-renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Dan Siegel has spoken for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, The Dalai Lama, Google University, London’s Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and millions of others. Now he's speaking for you in Santa Barbara at The Consciousness Network’s event on Friday, December 13, to be held in Hahn Hall at The Music Academy of the West. Tickets can be purchased here.
WHO refutes Prakash Javadekar, says, ‘we wish air pollution didn’t kill people, but it does’
The environment minister had earlier claimed in Parliament that there was no established link between air pollution and a shorter life span.
One critically injured as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Wellington - At least one person was left in a critical condition when New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, leaving authorities scrambling to treat the injured and find those unaccounted for.
China's 3 Greatest Dynasties
What can Chinese history tell us about China today?
Dundee University research on tropical diseases to feature in National Museum of Scotland exhibition
Research from Dundee University features in a new exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland exploring the role of academics in the fight to eliminate tropical diseases by tackling the parasites that cause them.
Yoga, holistic therapy sessions and posture workshops offered to States police to improve wellbeing
YOGA, holistic therapy sessions and ‘posture’ workshops have all been offered to police officers and staff as part of a drive to improve wellbeing.
Greenpeace Southeast Asia report says abuse of migrant fishers akin to modern slavery
Thirteen foreign distant water fishing vessels have been accused of abusing migrant fishers from Southeast Asia, in cases so severe it has been characterised by many as “modern slavery”. A Greenpeace Southeast Asia report called Seabound: The Journey to Modern Slavery on the High Seas presents a snapshot of the living and working conditions of …
Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer
Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.
Women, Children Rescued As Nigerian Army Crushes Boko Haram Insurgents
The Nigerian Army says troops of 68/94 Battalions of Operation LAFIYA DOLE deployed in Malam Fatori, Abadam area of Borno State have crushed Boko Haram insurgents in the area.
Decorated with butterflies, infant-sized coffins sent to measles-ravaged Samoa
Volunteers in the New Zealand city of Rotorua are preparing two dozen white-lined coffins to be transported to Samoa at the end of the week as the ...
The no-flush movement: the unexpected rise of the composting toilet
We squander masses of clean water flushing away our own waste instead of using it as fertiliser. But a lavatorial eco revolution has now begun
Five dead as popular New Zealand volcano erupts
Wellington - The death toll from an eruption at the popular White Island volcano in New Zealand has risen to five with many others injured, police said Monday.
Deforestation Is a Death Sentence for Tropical Forest Animals
The wildlife that rely on tropical rainforests may be more screwed than we thought. A new study has found that tropical forest species are six times more sensitive to forest fragmentation than species in temperate ecosystems.
Troops kill eight Boko Haram terrorists, rescue 31 hostages in Borno
The troops of Operation Lafiya Dole deployed at Malam Fatori in Abadam local government area of Borno State have killed eight Boko Haram insurgents
2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech
The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.
How Cambridge Analytica profiled voters and what it means for India
Voter psychological profiles were built to determine political enthusiasm, political orientation, frequency in voting and consistency in voting for the same political party
Health Ministry springs to action after first confirmed polio case in nearly 30 years
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago. After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in...
Something funky happens to metal melting point under pressure
The melting point of metals usually goes up under pressure, but it may actually go down with about 300,000 times the pressure of Earth's atmosphere.
Taiwan urged to ease rules to attract AI talent
To tackle ongoing brain drain, Taiwan businesses are keen on adopting AI solutions to accelerate operation upgrades and transformations, but what counts more is how they can attract more high-level foreign AI and other tech professionals to work in Taiwan to sustain innovation momentum, according to some experts.
PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical
Microsoft Store empowers students with free Computer Science Education Week workshops
One hundred and thirteen years ago in New York, a girl was born into a generation where the average woman was more likely to perfect a signature pie recipe than solve a pi-based equation. Pushing against expectations, this girl became one of the pre-eminent technologists of our times and made it possible to convert human […]
Donald Trump Has Toilet Problems
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is having some toilet trouble—extremely normal toilet trouble that happens to all of us on a regular basis. Like how we sometimes have to flush 10-15 times before it all goes down, and that is totally due to wacko liberals demanding environmentally friendly toilets....
New Zealand launches criminal investigation into deadly volcanic eruption
New Zealand police said on Tuesday they were launching a criminal investigation after a volcanic island erupted with ash and steam on Monday, killing five people, injuring more than 30 and leaving eight people missing, presumed dead. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said reconnaissance flights showed no
Occupational safety, health awareness and practice are paramount
It is the sole responsibility of employers to ensure the safety and health of their employees by preventing their exposure to occupational risks
Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
Volcano popular with tourists erupts in northern New Zealand leaving at least five dead and 10 trapped.
Elon Musk's SpaceX warned: Your internet-beaming satellites disrupt astronomy
SpaceX's broadband project could severely disrupt space imaging and astroid detection.
IAEA Got No Invitation From North Korea to Visit Nyongbyon Nuclear Test Site - Grossi
VIENNA (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has not received any invitation from Pyongyang to visit the Nyongbyon Nuclear Scientific Research Centre, the new director-general of the organisation, Rafael Grossi, has said in an interview.
Becoming a Great Business Leader: 7 Communication Secrets
Good leaders are excellent listeners and know how to convey their message clearly and confidently.
NASA unveils stunning photo of Geminids Meteor Shower ahead of peak this weekend
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day is this stunning photo of the Geminids Meteor Shower, which was snapped in Chile in 2013
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces
Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...
A look at why Martha’s Vineyard is a popular vacation spot for blacks after the Obamas spent $11.75M on a house
It seems the Obamas can’t get enough of Martha’s Vineyard and have decided to become permanent residents of the plush and historic Massachusetts island. According to the Vineyard Gazette, the former president of the United States and his wife purchased an almost 30-acre vacation home in the Edgartown neighborhood on December 4. They had to...
‘AICF likes to have strangle hold on chess tournaments’
The All India Chess Federation (AICF) would like to have a stranglehold on the chess tournaments held in the country and it’s evident from the show
Scientist Replicates Mars' Conditions in Chamber, Finds That Life Thrives
The researcher found that complex organisms could survive well on the Red Planet.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
A 'meteor hurricane' caused civilisation collapse and another could wipe us out
Space objects wreaked havoc on Earth and caused a devastating apocalypse which destroyed early societies.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity.
Five People Were Killed and Many are still Missing after the New Zealand Volcano Eruption
Five people were killed in the eruption of a volcano in New Zealand. There are foreigners among the blocked tourists on White Island, but their nationality is still unknown.
23 Enforcement Orders issued on Irish food businesses last month
The Food Safety Authority of Ireland today reported that during the month of November, 21 Closure Orders, and 2 Prohibition Orders were served on food busine...
Feeling 'smushed' helps some people switch off, so I tried it
New products, such as weighted blankets, are claiming to help those with anxiety feel safe. Wellbeing writer Sarah Berry tried one out.
Villagers armed with flare guns try to scare off 63 polar bears invading town
A video shows rangers using flare guns to scare off polar bears near Ryrkaypiy, Russia, and the village is on lockdown over fears the hungry animals might 'eat' residents
Tourists missing after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption
One person was reported dead after a volcano erupted on Monday.
Macquarie Uni races tech giants to build AI medical scribe
Calls for data to beat out Google, Microsoft.
SMBs’ Late Payments Pain Spreads Across Borders
Kenya, South Africa, Romania, the U.K. and Australia are all struggling with late invoice payments to small businesses, new data reveals.
Steam-driven volcanic eruptions difficult to predict, poorly understood
The sudden hydrothermal eruption at White Island in New Zealand was short-lived but produced an ash plume that rose nearly two miles above the vent.
Annihilation: Scourge Proves Why Reed Richards Is Marvel's Dumbest Genius
Mr. Fantastic might be one of the smartest men in the Marvel Universe, but Annihilation: Scourge proves that the super-genius can be pretty dumb.
Falls and Poor Bone Health Top Reasons for High Fracture Risk in Parkinson’s, Study Says
A study traced the elevated risk of hip and other fractures in Parkinson’s patients to falls and weak bones, and recommends assessing this risk regularly.
New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space
Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.
Benchmark Lowers Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) to Buy
Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) was downgraded by analysts at Benchmark to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, The Fly reports. HBIO has been the subject of several other research reports. ValuEngine cut Harvard Bioscience from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Zacks […]
Dublin restaurant forced to close after live cockroaches were found on a container of nuts during food safety inspection
November was the worst-month ever for food safety with record numbers of FSAI orders.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
Five major industrial fire accidents that shook the nation's conscience
Each of these mishaps snuffed out innocent lives, often due to negligence on the part of the authorities
One-stop-shop: service treats mental illness, neurological, and addiction as 'brain disorders'
A new service that demolishes the “artificial silos” separating mental illness, neurological conditions aims to do for people with “brain diseases” what gold standard comprehensive cancer centres have done for cancer patients.
IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign
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A global view of future energy at Newcastle University
Newcastle University's new Centre for Energy seeks to work towards a new way of thinking about energy systems
Pill testing trial 'successful' at music festival, evaluation finds
An evaluation of an Australian pill testing trial has found that the service improved participants' harm reduction knowledge, their trust in health providers and their stated intentions around drug use.
Fitbit may track sleep time accurately, but overestimate problems
Small studies have suggested that, while your Fitbit might know when you're asleep, it could think you are having a worse sleep than you are.
Drunk raccoon stumbles around German Christmas market, then shot by local hunter
A drunk raccoon stumbled around a Christmas market in Germany on Saturday, according to police, who said the furry creature tripped around until it eventually fell asleep — before it was shot by a local hunter.
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday.
The Curious Case of the Concussion Chiropractor
A Rhode Island chiropractor claims he has a method to treat a wide variety of brain-related conditions. But does it work?
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
Scientists find a simple solution for making ferroelectric nylon thin films
Low-cost technique could be used in robotics and energy harvesting
Volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
Police say more casualties were feared as about 50 people were nearby minutes before the eruption.
A school for food
Dhivya Vasudevan spreads awareness about pesticide-free agriculture to classrooms
Shocking photo of a colony of huntsman spiders living together found in Australia
A rare photo has emerged of a colony of huntsman spiders living together in nest boxes originally built for pygmy possums.
The Runaway Train of Cognitive Enhancement
How far can we “improve” our mind before we lose our sense of identity and authenticity?
Derby couple who were shipwrecked for 117 days to be featured in new film
“Their story reminded me of Life of Pi"
Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen At A Shocking Rate
The world’s oceans are becoming parched of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. A new IUCN report, released this weekend at the UN's Conference of the Parties
Scientists urge Ethiopia to protect groundwater
Groundwater is seen as having major potential for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa’s climate change strategies – time to protect it, scientists urge.
SC partially lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR region
The apex court perused the affidavit filed by CPCB which said however that no construction should be permitted during 6 PM to 6 AM
Bitcoin Price Shows ‘Uncanny Resemblance’ to 2018 Breakout Pattern
BTC has hovered between bullish and bearish attitudes. But one chart analyst sees a possible scenario, as the bitcoin price action in the past months
Follow your passion to succeed, PM Imran advises youth
Premier lauds Fawad Chaudhry for showing "passion for a ministry that no one cared about".
Man Receives Testicle Transplant From Twin
A man who was born without testicles got a transplanted one from his identical twin brother during a six-hour operation performed early last week in Belgrade, Serbia, by an international team of surgeons.
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
An array of global and local NGOs are in a tense fight to save the rainforest, which lost an area twice the size of Luxembourg last year alone, according to Global...
Prof Ajoy Roy, father of slain writer Avijit, dies at 83
Prominent Professor Ajoy Roy, the father of slain writer-blogger Avijit, has died in a Dhaka hospital at the age of 83.
Boy oh boy! Twin male pandas charm Berlin zoo
Little ones were born at the zoo in August but in keeping with Chinese tradition they were only named after 100 days
White Island survivors describe carnage after New Zealand volcano erupts
'It didn’t dawn on us right away what had just happened or that there were still people were still on the island.'
Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde
Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree
Fervour marks Chakra Theertha Mukkoti at Tirumala
Priests trek to Chakra Theertham amid thick Tirumala forests
Eat For 10 Hours. Fast For 14. This Daily Habit Prompts Weight Loss, Study Finds
There's a lot of enthusiasm for intermittent fasting -- a term that can encompass everything from skipping a meal each day to fasting a few days a week. Or, how about this approach: Simply limit your daily eating window to 10 hours. This means that if you take your first bite of food at 8 a.m., you'...
More than 2,000 koalas dead after Australian bush fires
Experts said the blaze has ravaged koala habitat so rapidly that 'we will probably never find the bodies'.
5 dead, others missing after volcano erupts in New Zealand
Desperate efforts are underway to locate any additional survivors of a deadly volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island Monday, which killed at least five people and injured at least a dozen more.
NZ Volcano Erupts: At Least Five Dead, Authorities Warn to Brace for More
A volcano erupted in New Zealand on Monday, leaving five people dead and 50 more more unaccounted for, local police said.
New Zealand: Volcano eruption kills five, several missing
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11 pm, police said.
‘A Big Wake-up Call': ‘Giant UFO’ Over California Reportedly Seen ‘by More Than 100 Witnesses’
The object could have been taken for a drone or a skydiving vehicle, if not for a combination of facts: it didn’t move and emitted no sound whatsoever.
Five dead, many injured after New Zealand volcano eruption
Five people were killed, 18 were injured and several more were left stranded after an island volcano popular with tourists erupted unexpectedly in New Zealand on Monday. Police said some 50 peop...
Honey, I Grew the Economy
Innovation experts have long overlooked where a lot of innovation actually happens. The personal computer, the mountain bike, the…
Whakaari/White Island: The science of the eruption, and why there was no warning
We don’t normally see these eruptions coming, no matter how much we would like to. Many systems are already 'primed' for such events, but the triggers are poorly understood, writes Shane Cronin of the University of Auckland. As of Monday night five people have been confirmed dead, 18 had been res
LANDR releases a free sample pack inspired by the Pantone Colour Of The Year
Congratulations to Classic Blue!
Three Ghanaian medical students receive top award by the American Academy of Optometry Foundation
Three Ghanaian students of optometry have been honored with the William C. Ezell Fellowships. They are Heiz Otchere, Afua Oteng Asare and Eugen Appenteng Osae. They were bestowed the honor at the joint conference of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and Third World Congress of Optometry for (WCO) held in Orlando Florida.Support Pan-African Journalism...
Ford, McDonald's collab to make...car parts
Ford will make parts out of coffee grounds with the help of McDonald's
31 rescued from B'Haram's den in Borno forest - The Nation Newspaper
Again troops have rescued thirty-one persons including fourteen women and seventeen children from a Boko Haram hideout in Malam Masari and Gabchari
Opioid relapse is more likely when risks seem OK
Tolerance for risk may indicate a higher chance for relapse among people getting treatment for opioid addiction, research finds.
Stargazing: Is it the time again for a meteoroid to hit Earth?
According to NASA’s Asteroid Fast Facts page, a lot of space material lands on Earth every year. From the NASA page: “Every day, Earth is bombarded with more than 100 tons of dust and sand-sized particles. “About once a year, an automobile-sized asteroid hits Earth's atmosphere, creates an impressive fireball, and burns up before reaching the surface. Every 2,000 years or so, a meteoroid the size of a football field hits Earth and causes significant damage to the area.” When is the next one coming? No one knows. But NASA and other organizations worldwide constantly watch out for possible impactors from space. Even so, some escape discovery until they hit.
NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface
The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.
Quarrying poses threat to hundreds of fossil tree trunks in Thiruvakkarai
Unbridled quarrying of red laterite soil near the country’s first National Fossil Wood Park is turning these fossils into dust
Photos and videos show the huge volcanic eruption in New Zealand which killed at least 5 people, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - New Zealand's White Island volcano erupted on Monday, killing several people near the crater. Dramatic images show ash spewing into the sky.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Webcam live feed showed tourists inside New Zealand volcano right before it erupted and killed at least 5
The webcam photograph was taken at 2:10 p.m. local time, just a minute before the eruption started. The fate of the people in the picture is unclear.
Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online
An online company that allows users to obtain a copy of their birth and death certificates from U.S. state governments has exposed a massive cache of applications — including their personal information. More than 752,000 applications for copies of birth certificates were found on an Amazon Web Services (AWS) storage bucket. (The bucket also had […]
Tiger skin, foetuses found in Indonesia poacher case
The skin of a critically endangered Sumatran tiger and four foetuses have been confiscated after the arrest of several suspected poachers, Indonesian police said.
Discovery may open door to new medicines
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
Beleaguered DR Congo rainforest attacked on all sides
Kisangani, DR Congo: Lush rainforest covers millions of hectares of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a central part of Earth's natural defence against global warming -- but it is under severe threat from a perfect storm of mismanagement and corruption.
Geriatric conditions pose added danger for older heart patients in ICU
Common geriatric conditions complicate ICU stays, the American Heart Association says in a new scientific statement, requiring doctors to factor in a mix of treatment needs for older adults.
More flooding expected on Monday
Weekend flooding may continue as rain pelts Israel from north to south.
Volcano Erupts in New Zealand, Tourists are Missing (VIDEO)
Hundreds of tourists were near New Zealand's island when a volcano erupted there, the Associated Press reported, citing country's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Some people have been injured and others are still missing.
New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation
OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.
Pornography and poor decision-making: Are they connected?
Pornography, erectile dysfunction, bad effects of Pornography, Pornography causes depression and sexual dysfunctions in men at TheHealthSite.com
Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses
Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...
Electricity vandals throw nine Anambra communities into darkness
EEDC on Monday said that about nine communities were affected by the power outage resulting from vandalism of Enugwu-Ukwu 33KV line.
Factbox: Previous volcanic eruptions in New Zealand
(Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the east coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
As AI moves into content creation, researchers aim to battle its biases
As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.
Russian cargo ship docks at International Space Station
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The International Space Station is running out of docking ports. Russia's Progress 74 cargo ship, which linked up with ISS early Monday morning, is one of five craft attached to the space station.
Turns Out a Wild Geoengineering Plan to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't the Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focussed on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater onto the surface of ice, where it will refreeze quicker and strengthen all icepack against melting.
Peloton's Controversial Ad Wasn't a Total Loss; It Taught Entrepreneurs a Valuable Lesson in Consumer Behavior
The whole Peloton ad debacle will soon be forgotten, but no one should overlook the valuable lessons it teaches entrepreneurs.
A researcher who interviewed 45 millionaires and billionaires found that they all shared a similar trait: a problem with authority
Many ultra-wealthy people are great leaders, but that doesn’t mean they’re good at being led.
World’s first human composting site to open
The world’s first funeral home dedicated to composting human beings is set to open in 2021 – allowing those left behind to turn their dearly departed into soil. US ‘deathcare’ company Recompose will
A contact lens that can show when blood glucose levels are high
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the Republic of Korea has developed a contact lens with a tiny LED light that turns on and off to show blood glucose levels. In their paper ...
Victoria’s top cop claims Lawyer X ignorance
Victoria Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton claims he only learned this year that lawyer Nicola Gobbo was a police informer more than once.
Bakkt Launches The First CFTC-Regulated Option on Bitcoin And Cash-Settled Futures
Bakkt, the Bitcoin Futures trading platform of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has just announced that it's rolling out cash-settled Bitcoin futures
Phase 2 Study to Evaluate Possible Oral Treatment for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson’s
Aptinyx initiates Phase 2 trial for new NDMA receptor modulator designed to treat Parkinson's-related cognitive impairment.
Nvidia trains AI to transform 2D images into 3D models
Nvidia Research and others collaborated to create the DIB-R framework that can predict 3D properties from 2D images to create 3D models.
Treating sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea therapy - a game changer
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Survivors Of Volcano Eruption Being Treated Across New Zealand, Police Say
Police in New Zealand believe no one has survived the volcanic eruption on the White Island, which erupted at around 2.11pm local time
‘I hope it’s not a live volcano': Americans caught in deadly New Zealand eruption
An unexpected volcanic eruption in New Zealand has trapped dozens of tourists, including several Americans.
100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Estimatedly 100,000 thalassemia patients exit in Pakistan while 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C at present, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination told the National Assembly. Responding to a question by Nusrat Wahid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the minister apprised the House in written that the exact number of thalassemia patients in Pakistan is not known as no national baseline survey has ever been conducted but it is estimated that 100,000 thalassemia major patients exist in the Country. No Thalassemia Prevention Programme at Federal Level The minister told that the federal government does not have a Thalassemia Prevention Programme but in Punjab an effective Thalassemia Prevention Programme is functioning which includes genetic counseling services, extended family screening and prenatal testing and screening. Also Read: Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan
Incredible picture shows lion cub letting out its first roar
A wildlife photographer has captured the moment a lion cub bellowed its first roar, reminiscent of a famous scene in the Disney movie "The Lion King."
One killed, several injured in New Zealand volcano eruption
At least one person was killed, several injured and others reported missing in New Zealand after a volcano erupted off the east coast of its North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
“Take advantage of opportunities in God’s house”- Bishop
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Oceans Are Running Out of Oxygen Due to Climate Change
The world’s oceans—and their inhabitants—are being choked to death by climate change and nutrient pollution. Ocean oxygen loss, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is […]
Busted transport system unites neurodegenerative diseases
New treatments may result from identifying a likely culprit behind the brain build-up that ties all neurodegenerative diseases together.
Those who abandon vision don't succeed ever: PM Imran
Those who abandon vision don
A researcher who interviewed 45 millionaires and billionaires found that they all shared a similar trait: a problem with authority, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The ultra-wealthy's inability to do things "by the book" may be part of what makes them successful, according to German researcher Rainer Zitelmann.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Meet life-size models of Waipara’s giant penguins
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Building with algorithms: Looking for the optimal design
How can computers help design optimal buildings? Ph.D. student Koen van der Blom makes algorithms that take into account all kinds of different architectural requirements, in order to reach the best compromise. ...
EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce disaster risk
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Mum of teen who died after MRI scan reveals moment she was told her daughter couldn't be saved
Alice Sloman passed away on October 19 last year after a three-day battle, an inquest heard today.
Nawaz Sharif recommended medical treatment in U.S.
"Mentally paralysed [persons] are doing politics over Nawaz Sharif’s health," she said.
Elon Musk appears to have mowed down a traffic sign in Tesla's new Cybertruck over the weekend
The billionaire chief executive took out a "right turn only" sign while turning left out of Nobu, a sushi restaurant in Malibu.
Polio returns to haunt Malaysia after almost 30 years
Malaysia has reported its first polio case in 27 years, health authorities said Sunday, announcing a three-month-old baby had been diagnosed on Borneo island.
PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), a flagship project of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
These fantastic Xbox One deals have just dropped in price everywhere
These Xbox One deals have landed just in time for the holidays, with big savings on all models.
CSOs give Buhari 14-day ultimatum to release Sowore
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) have given President Muhammadu Buhari a 14-day ultimatum to release Omoyele Sowore, convener of #RevolutionNow
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
Ice bucket challenge inspiration Pete Frates dies at 34
BOSTON — Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. . .
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Lagos NDLEA new commander promises state free of hard drugs
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“Trespass grows,” which feed the marijuana black market, do great damage to the planet.
Berlin zoo reveals names, gender of their 2 panda twin cubs
Berlin Zoo’s giant panda twins finally have names: Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan — desired dream and fulfilled dream. According to Chinese tradition, the two cubs were given their names on Monday, 100 days after they were born in the German capital. Their gender was also revealed: the two are both boys. The names were …
Evidence of New X17 Particle Reported, but Scientists Are Wary
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Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
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Our Oceans Are Significantly Losing Oxygen, Threatening Marine Life and Fisheries
Ocean deoxygenation is becoming a grave issue as per an IUCN report. Climate change is driving oceans to lose oxygen, at the peril of fish and marine life.
Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.
Artificial intelligence extends average life expectancy
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Auckland’s socio-economic gap driving participation down
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Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
At TEDxNapierBridgeWomen 2019, six women spoke in line with the theme, ‘Bold + Brilliant’
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The intake of beneficial microbes like yeast in the form of probiotic food supplements can have different effects on the immune systems of male and female piglets, according to a study that suggested the findings may also apply to human infants.
5 dead, 8 missing in New Zealand volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight ...
A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays
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UPDATED: Civil society gives FG 14-day ultimatum over Sowore
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Boy oh boy! Two male pandas make public debut at Berlin Zoo
The cuteness level at Berlin Zoo doubled on Monday when a pair of twin panda cubs made their public debut, with the zoo revealing the cuddly bundles of fur were both boys.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
Romanians, Lithuanians, heaviest EU spenders on food, and non-alcoholic beverages
In 2018, households in the European Union (EU) spent 12.1% of their total consumption expenditure on food and non-alcoholic beverages, with...
BREAKING: Civil society gives FG 14-day ultimatum over Sowore
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Archaeologists discover 'amazing' 4,000 year old carved stones on Orkney
Archaeologists have discovered nine 'very rare' carved stones on Orkney - thought to be 4,000 years old.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
The heat builds as the fires burn in Australia
The Australia Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) is forecasting a heatwave across the northern half of the country this week as firefighters continue to battle bushfires.
Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
Mount Sinai Hospital emergency department is a ‘war zone,’ workers say
Mount Sinai Hospital is considered one of the best in the country — but its emergency department is a “war zone” and a danger to the very patients it is supposed to save, current and former
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AstraZeneca’s Calquence has been buoyed by impressive survival data in previously untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, stacking up its case for dominance in the therapy area.
Berlin zoo reveals names and gender of panda twin cubs
There are fewer than 2,000 of the endangered pandas estimated to be alive in the wild today.
16 cases of E. coli illnesses reported in Canada linked to Fresh Express brand lettuce
After an investigation, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency is recalling Fresh Express brand sunflower crisp chopped kit due to an E coli outbreak in five Canadian provinces.
Of fantasy and earth: A ceramic show at Meşher
For the inaugural show at Meşher, an art space at the former Arter location on İstiklal Avenue, 'Beyond the Vessel' unearths the twin genesis of early life and timeless imagination
'Sudden' volcano eruption in New Zealand kills five, several missing
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (Reuters) - At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several reported missing after a volcano that is a tourist attraction suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday.
Man suffers 'serious and possible life changing injuries' in Dublin collision
Gardaí said the emergency services attended the scene of a two-car collision on the Corballis Rd at around 6.40am this morning.
New Zealand’s Glaciers Turned Red (PHOTO)
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5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
School bans hoodies as they 'intimidate' younger pupils
A secondary school has banned all of its pupils from wearing hoodies as they claim that younger students are intimidated by them.
Nicolas Bourbaki: One of the greatest mathematicians of 20th century never really existed
When an editor of the journal ‘Mathematical Reviews’ wrote that Bourbaki was a pseudonym, he was refuted by Bourbaki himself.
Less Arctic ice sees polar bears near Russian village
More than 50 polar bears have gathered on the edge of a village in Russia’s far north, environmentalists and residents said, as weak Arctic ice leaves them unable to roam. The Russian branch of the World Wildlife Fund said climate change was to blame, as unusually warm temperatures prevented coastal ice from forming.
Chronic Pain Is an Impossible Problem
A “safe” alternative to opioid painkillers turns out to be not so safe.
Israeli fish farmers give peckish migratory pelicans a free lunch
Migratory pelicans have long raided Israeli fish farms, which try to deter them with loudspeakers, laser beams and by firing blank rounds from rifles. In their desperation, they have come up with another way: offering the birds a free lunch.
The surprising things stolen from luxury hotel rooms
When checking out of a five-star hotel, thrifty travelers have been known to slip a few shower caps, mini-shampoos or even slippers into their suitcases.
“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves
MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.
Could Obesity Alter a Child's Brain Structure?
Overweight and obese children tend to have a thinner prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain associated with decision-making and problem-solving.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
New Zealand's most continuously active volcano White Island has erupted, killing five people and leaving many more unaccounted for. Police said "no sign of life" could be seen on the island following the tourist attraction's latest eruption, so the death toll is likely to rise. The eruption sent huge plumes of smoke and ash into the air when it erupted on Monday afternoon. The threat level was raised last month following an increase in activity - meaning eruptions are more likely than normal and can happen with little or no warning. White Island last erupted three years ago.
Scientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
If there’s one thing sci-fi movies have taught us over the years, it’s that combining one animal with another animal almost always ends badly. Scientists in China aren’t trying to create mutant
Total Tank Simulator announced and it’ll have physics based WWII battles
505 Games has partnered with Noobz from Poland to announce Total Tank Simulator, a physics-based WWII battle title. In the game, players will assume the role of Commander who direct tanks, which is ob
Elon Musk spotted hitting the town -- and a sign -- in the Tesla Cybertruck
Still making a smash.
Dozens Feared Dead After New Zealand's Most Active Volcano Erupts
White Island is home to New Zealand’s most active volcano. And on Monday, it erupted while tourists were visiting, and police reports indicate there are “no signs of life.”
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus
Malaysia has reported its first polio case nearly three decades after the last occurence in 1992.
Perovskite solar cell method to make solar energy more affordable
If someone asked you to wager a guess on when solar energy first came of age, and you said the seventies, you'd be correct—but only if you meant the 1870s.
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
5 dead, many more missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano
The island has seen an uptick in volcanic activity in the past few weeks
Appeal launched to find missing Renton cat, Yoda
The little hairless moggy went missing from the Dalquhurn area on Saturday.
Dozens feared dead in eruption of New Zealand volcano
WHAKATANE, New Zealand (AP) — A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.Police said that the site was still too dangerous hours later for rescuers to search for the missing but that aircraft had seen no signs of life.“Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island,” police said in a statement.“My god,” Michael Schade tweeted as he posted video of the eruption. “My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were w
Bakkt Launches 1st Regulated BTC Options as CEO Enters US Senate
The Intercontinental Exchange’s digital asset platform Bakkt launched the first regulated Bitcoin options and cash-settled futures.
'Death by Shooting': Pakistan PM Imran Khan's Supporters Call Against Nawaz Sharif in London
One protester called loudly for Sharif's death by shooting while another called for Taliban-style bombing of the Avengield apartment.
Couples break two Guinness records for mistletoe kissing
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Beer company Anheuser-Busch gathered a total of 896 couples at three U.S. locations to kiss under mistletoe and break two Guinness World Records.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.
Malaysia’s first polio case in 27 years is a child who wasn’t vaccinated. Here are 3 things to know about the incurable virus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The incurable virus mainly affects young children, and invades an infected person's brain and spinal cord, which can lead to permanent disability and death in serious cases.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
From Their Balloons, The First Aeronauts Transformed Our View Of The World
Near the beginning of the new film “The Aeronauts,” a giant gas-filled balloon called the “Mammoth” departs from London’s Vauxhall Gardens and ascends into the clouds, revealing a bird’s eye view of London. To some moviegoers, these breathtaking views might seem like nothing special: Modern air travel has...
Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
New Zealand volcano claims at least five lives in first eruption in nearly two decades
A volcano erupted on New Zealand’s White Island earlier today. Early reports indicate that the event has already claimed at least five lives, and emergency recovery efforts are still underway…
Why do smells trigger such vivid memories?
Certain scents can cause a rush of feelings — even if you don't always remember why.
Ice bucket inspiration dies
Pete Frates, a former college baseball player whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped inspire the ALS ice bucket challenge that has raised more than $200 million worldwide, died Monday. He was 34.
Timing may be key for SIDS risk, study suggests
Dec. 9 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID -- formerly known as SIDS.
Book containing vulgarities not on MOE's recommended list, chosen by school
SINGAPORE: A novel containing vulgarities was not part of the recommended text list from the Ministry of Education (MOE) but selected by a school ...
Suzi Godson's Sex Advice: My wife wants us to watch porn together?
My wife and I are in our fifties and she has just started using porn. She thinks it will enhance our sex life if we watch it together, but I find the idea a total turn-off.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
RADA warns farmers about beet armyworm increase arising from rainfall
The Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) is reporting that recent rains have triggered an increase in the pest population of the beet armyworm. RADA says the downpours have facilitated increased plant growth such as...
Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests
In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.
Grampians' top cancer killers might not be what you think
Latest report from Cancer Council Victoria shows top cancer killers and cases
Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:SSSS) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Strong Buy” from Analysts
Shares of Sutter Rock Capital Corp. (NASDAQ:SSSS) have been given an average broker rating score of 1.00 (Strong Buy) from the two brokers that provide coverage for the stock, Zacks Investment Research reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a strong buy recommendation. Analysts have set a one year consensus price target […]
White Island eruption: Australian politician David Leyonhjelm blasted for 'insensitive' tweet
"But the emissions..." wrote Leyonhjelm.
Equip SHS with Smart Boards to enhance efficiency - Government urged
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Prosecutor warns public after cluster of drug overdoses
READING, Pa. (AP) - A district attorney in southeastern Pennsylvania issued a public health warning Monday in the wake of a series of drug overdoses, some of them deadly, believed to involve the same substance.
Don't give up in tough moments - Esther Cobbah
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ACT pushes for national pill-testing after study finds it encouraged people to ditch unsafe drugs
Health and youth minister says all governments should support moves that could reduce the harms of drug use
Whakaari/White Island eruption – Update #1
Whakaari/White Island erupted today, in a short-lived event that generated an ash plume around 12,000 feet above the vent, GNS Science says.
Air pollution exposure worsens lung function in current, former smokers
A study finds that poor air quality may reduce breathing capacity by 2.5 percent.
US lies and deception spelled out in Afghanistan papers' shocking detail
The tranche of documents show that in trying to paint the best pictures, those involved delivered the worst
Viral Image Shows Grey Seal Pup Lounging With A Starbucks Bottle
An amateur photographer has captured an image of a young pup lounging next to a glass Starbucks bottle in the midst of the UK grey pup season in what some
Santrokofi and Akpafu traditional councils bid for SALL District capital
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Dengue fever claims another life in Karachi
KARACHI: Dengue fever has claimed another life in Karachi city in a private hospital during the last 24 hours, taking the death toll from this mosquito-borne disease to 46 since January 01, 2019.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
Docs advise Sharif to go to US as health remains weak
Pakistan's ailing former prime minister Nawaz Sharif, who is currently undergoing treatment in London, has shown no improvement in his platelet count and the doctors have advised that he be shifted to the US for better medical care, a top PML-N official said on Monday.
Hermit crabs are confusing plastic for shells and it's killing them
Research teams estimate about 508,000 hermit crabs have been killed in the Cocos (Keeling) Islands in the Indian Ocean and about 61,000 on Henderson Island in the Pacific after getting stuck in debris such as plastic bottles, which researchers said served as "deadly traps."
Man in Viral Video of Brutal Elephant Killing Pays Dearly
After the shocking video of the man mercilessly hacking the poor animal to death went viral, village elders have finally turned...
These are the bullets that killed JFK
The above GIF was created from new 3D scans of the bullets that killed president John F. Kennedy. The GIF shows two bits of the bullets that killed the president along with another mostly complete …
Soon-to-be skyscrapers in Habibie’s Meisterstadt megablock feared to disrupt air traffic
Hang Nadim International Airport has demanded that the apartments have a more reasonable height so as to prevent disruption to air traffic.
ESA to fund world's first space debris removal mission
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency has agreed to fund a mission to remove a piece of space debris -- the first of its kind -- as part of the agency's new Space Safety program.
Coroner, RCMP ask for help identifying man whose body was found in B.C.
MOBERLY LAKE, B.C. - The coroner's service and the RCMP are asking for the public's help in identifying a man whose body was found Nov. 1 near Moberly Lake,
Keep the celebrations going - 3 pageant themed shows to watch tonight
In honour of Miss South Africa Zozibini Tunzi being crowned Miss Universe we have rounded up some pageant theme shows to tune in to tonight.
White Island eruption – Expert Reaction
Tourists were present on Whakaari/White Island when its volcano erupted at 2.11pm today.
City of Glendale: Matt's Big Breakfast, Portillo's expanding to the West Valley
Attention, foodies in Glendale: Chicago hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, and a Phoenix breakfast hot spot are apparently headed your way.
Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dead at 34
Pete Frates, whose battle with ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised millions for research, died on Monday at age 34 after a seven-year battle with the disease, Boston College said. The former BC baseball captain, died at his home in Beverly, Massachusetts. He had been diagnosed with the…
Red Cross trains 40 professionals on “health care in danger’’
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Nigeria delegation says 40 healthcare professionals benefitted from its two-day training of trainer...
Biggest mumps outbreak in a decade continues with 103 new cases last week
Worst affected part of the State is the greater Dublin area, which accounted for 1,126 cases so far this year
Raccoon passes out after drinking too much wine at Christmas market
A raccoon was shot dead after getting drunk on mulled wine and passing out at a Christmas market in Germany, according to authorities. The racoon is said to have gotten hold of the alcohol after
SpaceX nails first Falcon 9 booster launch debut in months [photos]
On December 5th, SpaceX pulled off a flawless Falcon 9 booster debut in support of the Cargo Dragon spacecraft’s CRS-19 space station resupply mission, marking the first launch of a new booster in months. More specifically, the last time SpaceX launched a new Falcon 9 booster was on June 25th, 2019 during STP-2, Falcon Heavy […]
Playing sports may carry benefits for hearing
Dec. 9 -- Playing sports may improve the brain's ability to process sounds, a finding that could lead to new therapies for people who struggle with hearing, researchers report.
Large Gathering Of Huntsman Spiders Discovered Snuggled In Pygmy Possum Nest Boxes
Not many people would be able to control themselves if they were expecting to open a box full of small fluffy critters and instead found a gathering of lar
How to Save a Dying Language
The Hawaiian language nearly went extinct. Now it’s being taught in dozens of immersion schools.
California: 'Bomb' Cyclone Triggers 75 Ft Wave Off Cape Mendocino
A gigantic 75 feet wave was triggered by a 'bomb' cyclone having wind speeds of 100 miles per hour in Cape Mendocino in the northern part of California.
‘The pandemic clock is ticking’: A race against time for a universal flu vaccine
For many people, including the elderly and others in high risk groups, getting a flu jab is a winter ritual.
Turn Your Deceased Loved One Into Soil: First Human Compost Site to Open in 2021
Startup Recompose is providing a greener way to honor the deceased.
White Island: Tourist hotspot and New Zealand’s most active volcano
The uninhabited and privately owned volcanic island is about 50 kilometres off the mainland in the Bay of Plenty.
Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
Amazon saved its best AncestryDNA test deal for Green Monday
There were dozens and dozens of popular DNA test kits on sale during Black Friday 2019 and Cyber Week, but there was one deal that was nowhere to be found. Now, however, it’s finally here for…
Next full moon: Dec 12 at 12:12 a.m. EST, followed by Geminid Meteor Showers
Sky-watchers, look out -- the next full moon is coming soon, and it has an interesting time and date.
Playing in a brass band can help people overcome depression and anxiety
Playing in a brass band can help people overcome depression and anxiety, a University of Sheffield study has found.
How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’
Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.
Jersey's changing climate
THE dramatic change in Jersey’s climate has been laid bare in new data which reveals the Island is seeing a significant rise in temperatures and is coming to the end of its hottest decade since records began.
Exposure to 5G radio-frequency will be far lower than what guidelines allow
70 years of research shows that the only established adverse health effect of RF energy (above 100KHz) is thermal effect and will not cause cancer or any other diseases
Climate change threatens food supplies
A team from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based in Austria said climate change not only resulted in higher temperatures but is also producing more severe climatic events such as drought, heatwaves and floods. "Climatic shocks to agricultural production contribute
Grumpy Cat, lovelorn whale are stars of 2019's top animal stories
NEW YORK (Reuters) - A lovelorn singing whale, a world-famous feline sourpuss and ravenous goats credited with thwarting a dangerous California wildfire were among animals whose escapades across the United States made news in 2019.
Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle Is Available For A Massive Discount Offer For A Few Days – Avail Now
The Complete Google Cloud Mastery Bundle will help you start a lucrative career in one of today's most popular platforms. Avail offer now!
A gift with a view: health-care students give back with a bench - Campus Life - Kamloops
Taking care of people isn’t for the faint of heart, and a group of recently graduated health-care assistants are showing their gratitude to their program instructors, with a gift. Kamloops’s Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home now has a new bench, with a beautiful view of the valley. The bench is dedicated to TRU’s health-care assistant instructors, and a gift from the graduating class of April 2019. Graduate Melissa Zimmerman now works at the Overlander Residential Care facility. Looking back at her time at TRU, it was important to her to show instructors how inspiring and encouraging they were during her journey as a student. “My success has a health-care assistant has been because my instructors encouraged me to be myself. They encouraged me to bring the sparkle that I carry into the lives of everyone I meet and to every life I touch, including the families and coworkers. I try to treat everyone I care for like they are my own parents or family,” Zimmerman said. Her decision to return to school…
In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution
How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains
Majority of U.S. kids traveling overseas don't receive measles vaccine
Just over 40 percent of those eligible for the shot actually receive it, despite CDC guidelines urging vaccination.
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction
The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.
DC's Dark Multiverse Has Finally Given Us the Perfect Deathstroke
With Deathstroke comes to an end, the last issue of Christopher Priest's run gives us a perfect version of Slade Wilson from DC's Dark Multiverse.
Plymouth family's Christmas 'ruined' as mice run riot in their home
Residents of Lofoten Close say they've caught over 20 mice in the building but PCH have not resolved the problem
Why Enceladus’ Unique “Tiger Stripes” Make It A Prime Target In The Search For Life
The Cassini Space probe revealed Saturn's moon Enceladus as one of the most promising places in the Solar System to find life beyond Earth. Among the many
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Severe drought — Once mighty Victoria Falls dries to a trickle
The worst drought in a century in south-central Africa has slowed the world's largest waterfalls - situated across the Zimbabwe and Zambia border - down to a trickle.
A Rare ‘Full Cold Moon Kiss’ Is Coming This Week—Here’s How to See It
On December 11, a full cold moon will appear at the same time as a planetary 'kiss' between Saturn and Venus. Here's how to catch the spectacle.
Mum speaks of horrific moment she was told her daughter was going to die
'It had been nine hours since she was playing Lego cards with me'
White Island eruption: Previous volcanic explosions in New Zealand
It's not the first time White Island has erupted.
Letter to BS: Delhi fire tragedy shows how lethargic govt officials are
This is also the reason for frequent deaths in the national capital in public buildings
Watch an Underwater Photog Swim with a Ginormous Great White
Earlier this year, marine conservationist Ocean Ramsey of One Ocean Diving was diving off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu when the group came across one of the largest great white sharks ever caught on camera. The encounter can be seen in the 3.5-minute video above. The team estimates that the shark was roughly 20 feet long and 8 feet wide. While the average female great white measures 15 to 16 feet, they can reach up to 20 feet (6.1m) and 4,200 pounds (1,900kg).
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction
The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.
Malaysia Vaccinating for Polio After First Case in 27 Years
Malaysia began a vaccination campaign in a rural town on Borneo island after a 3-month-old boy was confirmed to have polio in the country's first case of the highly infectious virus in 27 years.
Ministries, institutions discuss measures for Mekong conservation
Members of relevant ministries and institutions gathered on Friday and Saturday to discuss the importance of the Mekong to Cambodia from a policy standpoint and how the government can best work together to ensure the conservation of the river.
1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows
Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists
How Saturn’s Moon Got Its Stripes
Fractures on Saturn’s icy moon Enceladus known as “tiger stripes” spew water-ice into space. Now, astronomers think they understand how those stripes form.
SPDR MFS Systematic Core Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SYE) Stock Price Up 0%
SPDR MFS Systematic Core Equity ETF (NYSEARCA:SYE) shares rose 0% on Monday . The stock traded as high as $88.11 and last traded at $88.11, approximately 16 shares traded hands during trading. A decline of 100% from the average daily volume of 4,722 shares. The stock had previously closed at $88.09. The firm’s 50 day […]
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
Cosmic manifestation
Krishna is known as Vaasudeva, son of Vasudeva. But the term Vaasudeva is already well known in the Vedas and denotes the “One who dwells deep inside all beings and the One in whom all beings and thin
Study points to Aussie tooth decay issues
A new study has revealed high rates of untreated tooth decay among Australian adults.
Star Wars December Figure Reveals Include Two New Troopers
At a convention in Germany this weekend, Hasbro took the time to announce even more Star Wars figures on the way. And a price increase.
Dengue fever in the Cayman Islands: More local cases reported
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Health officials with the Cayman Islands Public Health Department continue to report locally transmitted dengue fever cases, according to local media. Three additional autochthonous dengue cases have been reported during the last two weeks, bringing the total number of confirmed dengue cases since in October that were contracted locally to seventeen, with nine …
NASA says core stage of next Moon rocket now ready
NASA has completed the giant rocket that will take US astronauts back to the Moon, the space agency's head announced Monday, pledging the mission would take place in 2024 despite being beset by delays. The Space Launch System (SLS) is the tallest rocket ever built at a towering 212 feet (65 meters
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
Recognize this shoe? Coroner asks for help identifying body found in B.C. field
Officials are asking for the public's help to identify a body found in a field in northeastern B.C. based on the dead man's footwear.
Urgent Rethink Of Retirement Living Needed
A crisis is almost inevitable for New Zealand’s aged care sector. As early as 2035, the number of people aged 65 years and over is expected to double to around 1.2 million - nearly 25% of the population, according to SuperSeniors.
First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia
First polio case in 30 years reported in Malaysia
Study sheds new light on supermassive black holes
Astronomers say most observations suggest that the bigger the galaxy, the bigger the supermassive black hole in it.
Google proposes hybrid approach to AI transfer learning for medical imaging
Researchers at Google study the role transfer learning plays in the development of highly accurate medical imaging machine learning models.
Climate change threatens food supplies
Climate change threatens food supplies if extreme weather conditions hit more than one grain producing region at a time, scientists warned Monday.
Weatherman Issues Update on Cyclone Belna
In a statement sent to newsrooms, the Kenya Meteorological Department admitted that...
Africa's Nobel Prize winners: A list
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday will receive the 2019 Nobel Prize for Peace for his "decisive initiative to resolve the border conflict with neighbouring Eritrea".
At least 5 killed after New Zealand volcano suddenly erupts
At least five people were killed, up to 20 injured and several were reported missing after a volcano suddenly erupted off the coast of New Zealand’s North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air. More casualties were feared on White Island, where the volcano erupted at about 2:11…
Lynas says investing in new plant to extract low-level radiation before shipping ore here
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Lynas Corporation Ltd said today it will open a new cracking and leaching plant in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia to extract low-level radioactivity from materials to be shipped to Malaysia for final treatment. The Australia-based rare earth miner said it has signed an option...
India's Sacred Groves Are Disappearing, Taking Biodiversity and Culture With Them
Past the outskirts of Kochi, a teeming south Indian city of 2.1 million, it’s possible to walk a few short minutes and enter another world. Under a leafy green canopy a 90-minute drive from the city’s busy downtown core, the screech of motorcycle engines is slowly replaced by the trilling of birds. The air is cooler here, pleasant with the aroma of leaves and loam.
Migratory birds are shrinking as the world heats up
As the world warms as a result of climate change, researchers have found that migratory birds are changing size.
Manchester teacher reveals what it's really like to work in a secondary school
Joshua Griffiths has been helped along the way by the Chartered College of Teaching
U.S. General: Space Is Where Russia and China Are Most Dangerous
The greatest threat that Russia and China pose to the United States is in space, Gen. David Goldfein, the U.S. Air Force’s chief of staff, said at an event in California in early December 2019.
Efia Odo’s unclad dress she wore to Cardi B’s concert in Ghana causes outrage online
Efia Odo dress Cardi B Wearing a skimpy white cloth that barely covered her a$s and pu$$y, Efia Odo matched it with a tiny brazier
Boom in seahorse poaching spells bust for Italy’s coastal habitats
Ocean species endangered as black market trade devastates marine life across Puglia region
‘Spin waves’ could keep your phone from overheating
Researchers have a new way to make electronic devices faster, less power-hungry, and less liable to overheat.
Blue light activates antibodies on demand
Novel biological tool uses blue light to reassemble and activate antibody fragments
Occult arts and sceptical sciences
Philip Ball delves into the mystic and the physical worlds, in Physics and Psychics: the Occult and the Sciences in Modern Britain by Richard Noakes
Airtel Announces Out of Bundle Rates, Revamps Amazing Data Bundles
Airtel has announced No Expiry Bundles and revamped Amazing Bundles which is good news for their customers
‘Follow your passion’: PM Imran tells success mantra to youth
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday urged the youth to follow their passion in order to succeed while addressing an event at the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
Armed with new data, BMS plans filings for Celgene CAR-T liso-cel
Shortly after closing its takeover of Celgene, Bristol-Myers Squibb has reported a positive trial for liso-cel, one of the
Beijing kicks overseas kit out
China directed all government offices and public institutions to replace non-domestic computer equipment and software ...
Controversial World's First Monkey-Pig Hybrids Born in China
Two piglet chimeras with monkey cells were engineered by scientists in China, the first of their kind, but died within a week of being born.
Plastics NZ to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice'
Plastics NZ Endorses Plan to ‘Make Best Practice Standard Practice’
PWD: I lost my leg but I am physically fit — Faris
Faris Ibrahim shares the story of how he lost a leg to mycetoma. He said with the aid of prosthesis, provided by ICRC and NAPO, he is no different than...
Troops rescue 31 women, children from Boko Haram terrorists in Borno
Army says its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno.
Twin makes incredible gesture for Brain Tumour Charity
Naomi Gywnne, 10, from Hamilton, handmade hundreds of bookmarks to sell at the Christmas fair at Beckford Primary School.
Greater Victoria hockey tournament hit with norovirus-like outbreak
Island Health says there are no new reported cases of a norovirus-like outbreak that affected players in a hockey tournament over the weekend. “We have not had any reports that the suspected . . .
Boko Haram: Troops rescue 31 women, children in Borno
The Nigerian Army has said that its troops have rescued 31 persons comprising 14 women and 17 children at Mantari, Malam Masari and Gabchari Villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. ...
A new medical examiner will explain death to the living
Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.
Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit
Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study.
SBCC Staff Takes Care of Students During Wildfire
When flames from the Cave Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains above Santa Barbara erupted on Monday, Nov. 25, evacuation notices, fluctuating power and poor air quality prompted the closing of all three Santa Barbara City College campuses on the days before Thanksgiving. That didn't stop the staff and counselors of SBCC's Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) from serving their students, however.
No Study Shows Indians Immune From Air Pollution: WHO Responds To Prakash Javadekar
Prakash Javadekar had said on Friday that there were not studies done in India to prove air pollution affected the health of people.
Let 2020 be the year you get the operation you need
Explore the three routes of care available through Peninsula NHS Treatment Centre
Anatomy of an epidemic: How measles took hold of Samoa
More than 63 children in Samoa have died from measles. After a mass vaccination campaign, authorities are hopeful the spread of the highly contagious virus has been contained, but remain on edge. How did it come to this?
Hydrogel That Can Self-Heal and Shape-Shift Invented by Scientists
Scientists from the Australian National University have created a jelly that has similar self-healing properties as our human skin and muscles.
Support smaller think tanks in Japan
Hundreds of smaller think tanks and personal offices — essentially small to medium-sized enterprises — around the country may hold the key for Japan's rebirth.
Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres
Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors
No reprieve as Samoa measles toll hits 70
A devastating measles outbreak continued to spread in Samoa, data released Monday showed, as the death toll from the epidemic climbed to 70, ...
WATCH: Death toll rises after sudden volcano eruption in New Zealand
'Whakaari', as it is known in Maori, is New Zealand’s most active cone volcano
Who Exactly Invented Math?
Mathematics is at the center of our modern world, whether we'd like to admit it or not, Math is a scientific principle that seems to predate even science itself.
Online users slam MOE for providing misleading statistics and poor justification on scholarships for foreign students from India
It was reported that scholars from India under scholarships administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) would be arriving in Singapore this month and next month. They are essentially scholarship holders of A*STAR Youth Scholarship and SIA Youth Scholarship. Some would be going to Sec 3 while others to pre-university 1. Since the announcement, there …
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn
Oxygen in the oceans is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with "dead zones" proliferating and hundreds more areas showing oxygen dangerously depleted, as a result of the climate emergency and intensive farming, experts have warned. From a report: Sharks, tuna, marlin and other large fish species ...
Mum "destroyed" by death of "lovely, funny" son
A murder investigation was launched after the Birkenhead-born dad-of-three was found dead in his flat
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
White Island volcano: All you need to know
New Zealand's most active volcano erupted violently on Monday with at least five people killed and many still trapped on White Island with rescuers unable to reach them.
Sangamo steps up BioMarin chase with haemophilia gene therapy data
Sangamo has been playing catch-up with BioMarin in the race to develop a gene therapy for haemophilia A, but new data reported at the ASH 2019 congress suggest Pfizer-partnered SB-525 could gain ground.
Health experts warn of emerging threat of Nipah virus
LONDON: A deadly virus called Nipah carried by bats has already caused human outbreaks across South and South East Asia and has "serious epidemic ...
Satellites are changing the night sky
The stars we can see from Earth could soon be outnumbered by a swarm of satellites.