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Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
M’sian Father Hilariously Shares How Young Child Cut Out ‘Flower’ From RM10 Note for Homework
Do you remember when you were in school last time and teachers would often assign us with some cute art projects to complete at home? Some of these include doing finger art, using fruit and leaves to make nice patterns and even cutting out objects or words from newspapers or…
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
‘Record catch’ from Angus river turns out to be salmon who escaped from Norway
Marine experts have poured cold water on the prospect of a record catch from an Angus river after the monster proved to be a rogue salmon farm escapee.
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
Farewell to the RompHim, a romper for men that just never caught on
RompHim, the brand that made rompers "for him," is set to shutter after nearly three years in business.
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
China virus toll revised down to 1,380 after deaths double-counted
Hubei reported more than 4,800 new cases on Friday.
West Midland Safari Park monitor Storm Dennis warnings after wild dog killings
West Midland Safari will monitor Storm Dennis sweeping in this weekend just days after animals were killed when wild dogs broke free from their enclosure.
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
EU Uses Cash Injections as Vehicle to Manipulate Public Opinion in Israel - Think-Tank
The EU uses its financial wealth as a means to meddle in Israel's politics by financing left-wing NGOs, says an Israeli think-tank. While Brussels' conduct is legal, the attention it gives Israel raises questions as to the European Union's true intentions.
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
West Midland Safari Park monitoring Storm Dennis warnings after wild dog killings
West Midland Safari Park will monitor Storm Dennis sweeping in this weekend just days after animals were killed when wild dogs broke free from their enclosure.
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
California man exonerated after DNA site leads to new arrest in murder
A California man who spent 14 years in prison for the murder of a newspaper columnist has been exonerated thanks to the same DNA technology that caught the Golden State Killer suspect, authorities said.
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
Belachew Girma, the African who laughs hours non-stop
“I am the world laughter master,” Belachew Girma noted about his prowess of laughing for hours on end. The Ethiopian holds the world record of ‘longest laughter’ after clocking three hours and six minutes of laughing incessantly. Having set his first unofficial world record at the Impossibility World Challenger Games in 2002, Girma has since...
Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?
"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."
Take a walk into the past – or into the future – with thrilling Bangkok Design Week
The Nation / ANN It’s bigger, better, more interesting and extra exciting. The third edition of Bangkok Design Week, ongoing until this Sunday (February 9), has expanded to three more areas – Samyan, Thonglor-Ekkamai and Ari-Pradipat in addition to the main Charoenkrung-Talad Noi – and features unseen places and compelling experiences coupled with mesmerising pieces of creative design.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Here’s the One Thing Not to Do on Valentine’s Day
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
3 Anxiety-Related Disorders You Might Not Know About
Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they’re no less real for the people who suffer from them
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
Incomplete and inadequate: Information lacking for seniors looking for assisted living
Assisted living facilities are one option for seniors. But finding clear and accurate information about them isn't easy.
MAGPIE program makes classroom feel like home for Saskatoon students
The class gives Indigenous high school students the ability to see their culture and identity reflected in education.
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis...
More people die taking selfies than in shark attacks
Selfies kill.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
Who owns your (valuable) health data?
There's a mass of information on you out there: not just medical records, but also that compiled by trackers we wear and download. No wonder it's so valuable.
Meteor Shower Lights-up the Sky in India’s Rajasthan – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): CCTV footage from the Indian city of Alwar in Rajasthan state shows lightning strikes and a meteor shower in the area.
The real star of Bong Joon-ho’s Oscar-winner Parasite? The house
Four carefully crafted sets give the appearance of a luxurious labyrinth of burnished wood and crystal-clear glass – a perfect location for menace and suburban depravity
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Vanishing snakes highlight the biodiversity crisis
After frogs in protected area of Panama died off en masse, the snakes that ate them began to disappear, too. It shows the extent of our "biodiversity crisis."
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Russian woman in court for fleeing virus quarantine
A Russian hospital on Friday filed a lawsuit against a woman for escaping her coronavirus quarantine, complaining of being forcibly held and given inedible meals. The head doctor of the Botkin h...
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Canada's Telus Announces Pre-Valentine's Pledge To 'Stay Faithful' to Huawei In National 5G Rollout
In a statement ahead of Valentine's Day, the Canadian executive said it was "important" for Telus to launch its network "when the time is right", adding that his company would continue working with govenrment officials to build its networks.
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Supercharging decarbonization through intelligent technologies
Integrating digital tools into the world's energy systems could reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%, a new review has found.
SNK obscurity Sasuke vs. Commander returns on PS4 and Switch
Every once in a while, the retro fans over at Hamster bust out a title that really, really winds the clock back. This week's release is an excellent example, as one of SNK's first-ever games, Sasuke vs. Commander, returns on PS4 and Nintend...
'Angel in the Sky': Rare Natural Phenomenon Captured on Photo in UK
Known as a Brocken bow or mountain spectre, this natural phenomenon is formed when a large shadow of an observer is cast onto a cloud or mist.
Enterprise Ireland ranked second globally for VC deal count
State agency backed 200 early-stage companies last year with about 1,500 in its portfolio
Couples in China separated by coronavirus quarantines get creative on Valentine’s Day
Many couples are forced to move their romance online as they were separated by quarantine efforts to contain the outbreak, which has killed almost 1,383 people.
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
China coronavirus toll increases to 1,367
Chinese authorities on Thursday said the overall toll due to the deadly coronavirus outbreak in the country has reached 1,367, with 52,526 confirmed cases
Woman attacked by sea lion in Australia after it bit into her leg leaving her with £2,000 medical bill
A YOUNG woman was left with a £2,000 medical bill after she was bitten by an angry SEA LION. Elena Precillia, 25, was swimming at Seals’ Rocks, in Geraldton, Western Australia, with a raft of…
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
Lacking in Charm: Pit Viper Bit Famous Indian Snake Rescuer Who Is Now Under Watch for 72 Hours
New Delhi (Sputnik): A renowned wildlife conservationist from India, who has captured over 50,000 stray snakes, was rushed to hospital in the state of Kerala after a deadly pit viper bit him during a rescue operation.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
US Intelligence Community Sees Crypto As a Threat to the Greenback
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence is seeking a researcher to model risk scenarios for how and why the dollar could lose its global supremacy.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
Three offers Scots FREE 5G upgrade in towns and cities – find out if yours is on the list
SCOTS Three customers will have access to the network’s free super-fast 5G speeds by the end of the month. The firm’s 5G offering will be available on mobiles in 65 locations, including…
Coronavirus May Live up to 9 Days on Surfaces, New Study Finds
It turns out the coronavirus can be spread by touching infected surfaces now. A new study has found that the virus can live for up to nine days on surfaces, exacerbating the issue.
Rocket Report: Demo-2 launch this spring, concerns about Firefly’s backer
"You've got to make sure you've done everything you need to do."
Three to switch on UK 5G in 66 locations by the end of February
UK carrier Three is going to switch on 5G in 66 locations at the end of February, in several major cities and some fairly small towns as well.
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus
Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.
Slokasangham promotes Aksharaslokam through WhatsApp
The group has members from across the State and outside who are from different walks of life
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Climate-Coffee Connection
The beans that power the kingdom’s coffeehouses, which are hotbeds of talk about social change, are threatened by diminishing water supplies
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan
As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020Application Are Invited From Intending Candidates Who Are Citizens Of India
Paris-based Inato raises €12.9 million Series A to grow its clinical research platform
French startup Inato, a platform that helps biopharmaceutical companies increase their pool of patients in clinical trials, recently announced it has raised €12.9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Obvious Ventures and Cathay Innovation, with participation from previous investors Serena and Fly Ventures.
Why Decade-Old Dating Apps Can't Beat Half a Billion Years of Brain Evolution
It may seem like an age since you decided to test the waters with a Tinder account in 2012, but in the great scheme of human evolution, the app – and indeed, every other dating app – is embryonic. And while profiles may have evolved from long, self-indulgent prose to hilariously unrepresentative pictures to be swiped away like an irritating fruit fly, they’re no match for the way our brains have evolved to filter out the incompatible.
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
CIA spied on India, Pakistan, others through secretly-owned Swiss firm
More than 100 countries across the world including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh bought Swiss encryption equipment without suspecting that foreign spies, in
15-year-old Nigerian uses drip set, syringe and condemned lap battery to create an excavator
BBC News Africa in a documentary has unveiled one young kid from his corner in Nigeria making mindblowing inventions from materials that seem
LUNA The Shadow Dust review
Lantern Studio's whimsical point-and-click puzzler will leave you spellbound, if a little dazed.
What Did a Divorced Pamela Anderson Want From Vladimir Putin?
The former ‘Baywatch’ star actively campaigns for environmental conservation and animal rights groups, and has previously petitioned the Russian government to protect sea animals.
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach
(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.
Three to switch on UK 5G in 66 locations by the end of February
UK carrier Three is going to switch on 5G in 66 locations at the end of February, in several major cities and some fairly small towns as well.
Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, among others, tell us about our historical view of nature.
Develop software technology to boost agribusiness under PfJ/PERD
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What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
The 2 top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge but still publish separately
The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'
Ibrah One Claims He Has Found A Cure For CoronaVirus
Ghanaian socialite, Ibrah One has dramatically claimed he has found the cure for Coronavirus and claims he's ready to kiss an infected patient as proof of the potency of his new discovery
No autopsies performed on Tennessee's electrocutions
Tennessee has not performed an autopsy on the four inmates who chose to die in the electric chair since it resumed executions in 2018.
Cocoa may improve lower-leg blood flow, walking in peripheral artery disease
Must be rich in flavanol for optimum effect.
Susan Fowler: Why I Wrote the Uber Memo
I was terrified of being labeled “that woman who was sexually harassed.” But I had to speak out.
UN warns of humanitarian disaster if locust swarms aren't stopped
Billions of locusts have been swarming across the Arabian peninsula and East Africa
In China's coronavirus epicenter, volunteers keep stricken city moving
BEIJING (Reuters) - A day after the city government of Wuhan locked down all of its public transportation to keep the coronavirus outbreak that began in the city from spreading further, three nurses found themselves stranded outside Hankou train station.
As Mating Rituals Go, Valentine’s Day Isn’t So Bad
Four reproductive tales from the animal kingdom, where sealing the deal doesn’t always turn out so great for one partner.
How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus
The state emergency health response model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
WHSmith moves Daily Telegraph from ‘news’ to ‘magazine’ section of stores
Move by UK retailer comes as publisher grapples with decline in sales
Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital
If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
Hidden features you might find on new £20 note
In less than a week, the new polymer £20 banknote featuring artist JMW Turner will be released by the Bank of England.
Parents’ agony as Court of Appeal rules brain-damaged baby son’s life support will be turned off against their wishes
PARENTS of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali have been left in agony today after the Court of Appeal ruled medics can turn off his life support against their wishes. The four-month-old’s parents …
Here Lies the Skull of Pliny the Elder, Maybe
The Roman admiral and scholar died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Might this really be his cranium?
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
Could you be suffering from sexsomnia? Here’s what you need to know
Patients with sexsomnia could even rape their partners in their sleep
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
The Unpredictable Challenges Of Gaming With Cerebral Palsy
The world of video games should be one without limits. Sadly, this is often not the case. As a lifelong gamer who also happens to have cerebral palsy, my own experiences with video games have been both helped and hindered by their mechanics....
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode
But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
Coronavirus infects 1,716 medical staff as China reports 5,090 new cases – media
The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380.
SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft nears last parachute tests before astronaut launch debut
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is likely just a few weeks away from its last few parachute drop tests, the successful completion of which should give NASA all the technical data it needs to okay its astronaut launch debut. After facing several major failures during intentionally challenging drop tests both last year and the year before, […]
Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.
An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years
Unless global warming declines, extinction is in store for as many as one-third of Earth's species of plants and animals worldwide.
Dundalk nominated for 'Ireland's Best Kept' competition - Talk of the Town
Dundalk Tidy Towns have announced that Dundalk has been nominated for the ‘Ireland’s Best Kept’ competition. The competition takes place across Ireland, with towns and villages from both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland taking part. A total of 14 towns and villages have been selected to take part in the competition. A statement...Read More→
Barcelona ready to move for Mallorca's Ante Budimir?
Barcelona are reportedly ready to make an approach for Mallorca forward Ante Budimir as they look to find a replacement for the injured Luis Suarez.
Coronavirus a lesson in compassion: Recovered patient
Taiwanese businessman reminds public to be compassionate with those who have fallen ill
Espresso May Be Better Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
The Two-Step Path To Financial Independence
If you’re interested in financial independence, whether you want to see if you can accumulate enough capital to retire early or just want the kind of financial stability that lets you live your life as you choose, there’s a two-step path to getting there....
China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted
China's death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic was revised downwards to 1,380 on Friday after officials said some fatalities had been counted more than once.
CPC cash in as Ghanaians celebrate chocolate day
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Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
Espresso May Be Better when Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
An American in a Locked-Down Chinese Town: 'Everyone Here Is So Bored'
Weeks before the coronavirus became a national health crisis in China, authorities threatened a doctor, Li Wenliang, who warned about early cases. State media reported that Li was illegally spreading rumors.That was a red flag for Bob Huang."People here tend to believe the government. Not me,"
CBSE 10th & 12th exam to begin from February 15; here's what to know
The examinations for the Class X will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 20TH March 2020 and Class XII will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 30TH March 2020. Elaborate arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of the exams, said Anurag Tripati, Secretary of CBSE in a statement.
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers
NASA's astronauts heading to Mars will be able to communicate with Earth thanks to new lasers, the huge dish is currently being built in California.
Hyundai's new EV concept reminds us of a Porsche 911
Hyundai teases the Prophecy EV bound for this year's Geneva Motor Show
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks
The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.
Boys more likely to bear the brunt of digital dating abuse: Researchers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, revealed that boys were significantly more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse and physical
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus
Confirmed cases in mainland China rose to 63,851 by the end of Thursday, up 5,090 from the previous day. The death toll rose 121 to 1,380.
Ice Dropped Down A 450-Foot Hole Sounds Exactly Like A Laser Gun Battle
Have you ever wondered what ice may sound like dropped down a deep icy well? Now, you don’t have to because scientists have just revealed it, and whatever
Fight for New York: An Interview With Nick Scurr About ‘The Division 2: Warlords of New York’
This week, Ubisoft unveiled Warlords of New York, an expansion to its popular looter-shooter, The Division 2. The add-on brings the series full circle by once again having the action take place in […]
14 people sent to court in the case of German youngsters held in slavery in Maramures County
The Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) ordered on Friday that 14 people be sent to court, including Schumann...
LifeProof NËXT Case Keeps Dirt & Snow Away From The Galaxy S20
LifeProof has announced its new NËXT cases for the Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. LifeProof is joining a ton of other companies with this
Dr David Wachira: From Adversity to The World Bank Helm [VIDEO]
But it is the achievements of David Wachira, a man flying the Akorino flag high in Washington D.C. that truly highlights the relative ignorance of the Kenyan populace...
GTBank, Zenith, Access, First bank, UBA get some Love on Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air and Nigerian bank users have spoken. ‘Who is the love of your life? Who is your crush? Your side boo? Your worst ex? Who will you break up with?’ Here at Ciuci Consulting, our annual banking report – What Retail Banking Customers Want for 2020 has started on a ‘love note’ with the #BankLoveChallenge.
Policeman adjudged best Photographer
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Museveni lauds Vision Group on Harvest Money expo
I applaud the Vision Group for bringing us together to learn and showcase different products and available resources and technologies for us to advance the agricultural...
Where are they now? – Matt Timmons-Brown, EW BrightSpark of 2017
In the lead up to our fourth annual EW BrightSparks programme, which remains open for entries until February 24, we’re continuing our series catching up with a few previous winners, to hear about their developments since being featured as a part of the programme.
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Walking with Salim Ali...
N Krishna Kumar recalls some of his precious memories of being in the Indian Forest Service and the treks he took with some wildlife greats
How much does the average Australian earn?
How much does the average Australian earn? Do you earn more than the average Australian wage earner? How can you earn more?
Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger
Bees pollinate many human foodstuffs. But intensive farming practices may kill them off if we don’t demand change, says Alison Benjamin, editor of Guardian Society
'I Knocked on Hell's Door': This Is What It Feels Like to Catch the Coronavirus
“I knocked on hell’s door,” says patient, who’s now recovered.
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?
Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?
Erdogan’s visit to Islamabad. Economic cooperation will intensify
By Seymur Mammadov The official visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Pakistan will be another milestone in further strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in all areas. The two countries have always maintained and continue to maintain fraternal relations and in difficult times stand shoulder to shoulder with each other both in the fight against terrorism and at the international level, especially with regard to Ankara’s principled, unchanging position on the Kashmir issue. At the same time, Pakistan has always supported Turkey’s position on the Cyprus issue. Today, Turkey and Pakistan pursue an independent foreign policy and bear a heavy burden, which do not want to notice in the West. Both countries have similar experience in conducting a migration policy, have a tolerant policy towards their neighbors, and in Europe the concept of “multiculturalism” has become problematic and causes more and more irritation. From the 1980s to today, Pakistan has accepted up to 3.5 million Afghan…
Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.
Royal Mint Celebrates Dinosaurs on New Collectible 50ps
The Royal Mint is putting a massive lizard on its latest collectable 50p, and then on the other side it's stamping on the likeness of several of the nation's key historical dinosaur discoveries, in a coin series it's calling Dinosauria.
Coronavirus: 'Follow Airport-like Procedures', MHA Issues Advisory to ITBP, SSB
The ITBP is providing the inmates, including seven Maldivians, basic amenities like food, bed, television, internet and indoor games facility at its centre
Three people who tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala fully recover
Kerala has also successfully contained the outbreak of Nipah in the state in the past by following the protocol and procedures laid down by the WHO.
You didn’t touch these Jellyfish, but they can sting you with tiny grenades
Cassiopea xamachana, a species of upside-down jellyfish, emits tiny balls of stinging cells that then swim around on their own and sting anything in their path.
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
The 18-foot-long tank has 11 weedy sea dragons and three leafy sea dragons, which have never been bred in captivity.
Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good
Batting down conspiracy theories about disease outbreaks such as that of the new coronavirus may prove counterproductive to public health efforts
The second innings; On dealing with Retirement Syndrome
Want to know more about the Retirement Syndrome? Read on...
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
David Attenborough Edinburgh event features 'vegetarian only' menu for 'environmental' reasons
World-famous broadcaster and scientist David Attenborough is due to speak at a climate change event in Edinburgh where the menu will only feature vegetarian options.
Ledger Reignites Trezor Beef With 'Dishonest' Report on Crypto Wallet Hardware
Ledger has published a critique of its competitors’ security chips which may have reignited a year old spat with Trezor.
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
Woman Found With 130 Cats In Her Moscow Apartment & Look, That’s Probably Too Many Cats
A Moscow woman has been caught keeping a whopping 130 cats in her small, one-bedroom apartment after neighbours complained of a putrid smell.
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
Storm Ciara uncovered evidence of dinosaurs on British beach
A footprint was uncovered on the Isle of Wight
Stockholm enters Global Cities top 30 for the first time - CityAM
With a strong economy and commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Stockholm is the first Scandinavian city to make the [...]
Seoul Global Challenge 2019-2020 Finds Success in Finding Innovative Solutions to Reduce the Fine Dust in Seoul Subway
The Seoul Global Challenge (hereinafter called \"SGC\") 2019-2020, hosted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government and organized by Seoul Business Agency (SBA) aimed at finding innovative solutions to urban problems by inviting global innovators, culminated with the awards ceremony on the 6th, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government.
Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’
Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the ACP's programme manager.
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Chinese Doctors have Found a Way to Treat Coronavirus-Infected People
China's technique for plasma transfusion from cured coronavirus to infected patients has proven to be effective, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local doctors. The effectiveness of the new treatment was announced at a press conference by the Wuhan hospital manager.
How big is the universe? - Skywatching
This might sound like the ultimate unanswerable question, but thanks to astronomical knowledge accumulated over many centuries, and the power of modern astronomical instruments, we can make a guess. To do this we have three main tools.
Love as healing power
Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love
The Power of the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Three Decades Later
The spacecraft that captured the famous, fuzzy photo grows weaker each year, but the image still soothes.
Has the battle to feed humanity been won?
There’s been just enough good news to keep us going this week, and often an Upside surprises you
A Color Named After a Fruit
Before oranges were sweet, they were bitter. The whole world was more bitter then. Nights, unlit; wheat wild. Each element, bound in a rind. And then you were there, in the rift cut out of mountain. Your mouth with its triangle-window. In the garden, the branches are dropping their blossoms. Then bending with citrus, laden with sun-weight. We can sit and watch the fruit go orange, a hue that moved...
How bioinformatics bolster the fight against the coronavirus
The WHO and other experts still wonder why COVID-19 has remained undetected in Indonesia. The government has evacuated Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, the origin of the virus, to Natuna Island for quarantine.
Mysterious Object Falling From Night Sky in Malaysia Caught on Video
The website of the International Meteor Organization reported at least four reports of fireball sightings from Malaysia’s Johor Bahru and Singapore on Wednesday.
‘Bali remains safe’, says provincial health agency after Chinese tourist tested positive for COVID-19
DENPASAR, Bali: A traveller who was tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to China from Bali is unlikely to have contracted the virus in ...
Rat stuck in window and decomposing rodent among Walsall hygiene horrors
A rat scurrying across a shop window, dead rodents, filthy cooking equipment and out-of-date food putting lives at risk.
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
Gas-fired power plant could be built on green belt land
The power plant would be roughly the size of a five-storey building
I won't be asking comedy physics game Table Manners out for a second date
I'll just have a quiet night in, thanks.
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
5G iPhone 12 May Not Support 2x2 MIMO Uplink [Report]
Apple's next generation 5G iPhone, often referred to as the iPhone 12, may not support 2x2 MIMI uplink.
Do Different Kinds Of Alcohol Make You Different Kinds Of Drunk?
When your friend gets tipsy and starts rambling about how tequila turns her into a savage party monster, and then your other friend vehemently calls bullshit, calmly put your hands up and say this: "Friends. Please. I got this." And then explain to them what I'm about to explain to you....
Preparations under way to protect flood-hit areas as Storm Dennis looms
Communities in West Yorkshire saw a month’s rain in just 12 hours when Storm Ciara hit last weekend.
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
Preparations under way to protect flood-hit areas as Storm Dennis looms
Communities in West Yorkshire saw a month’s rain in just 12 hours when Storm Ciara hit last weekend.
FG shares N8.15 trillion with states, others in 2019
N8.15 trillion of the Federation Account distributions was reportedly shared by the Federal, States and Local Governments in 2019.
Space Force is looking for ideas 'in good taste' on what it should call its members
Following its official creation this past December, the Space Force is looking for ideas on what the members of the newest branch of the U.S. military should be called.
Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a family of unique lizards with unusual characteristics: rapidly extendable tongues, feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, a prehensile tail, and eyes that can move independently of each other. Many species also have the ability to change the colour of their skin....
French ski resort closes because they don’t have snow
A French ski resort, for the second year in a row, is in the midst of a meltdown. The Le Mourtis resort in the Pyrenees mountains has once again been forced to close its slopes mid-season because warm
Giulio Regeni’s parents urge Italy to help student held in Egypt
Human rights activist Patrick Zaky had been studying at the University of Bologna
Landscapes, languor and limbs: the other side of Dorothea Lange
Migrant Mother, Lange’s image from the Depression, came to define her – but a new book reveals a more intimate, strikingly modern side to the great photographer
Azie Taylor Morton, the only African American to hold the post of Treasurer of the United States
Her obituary described her as “passionate about public service and the necessity of giving back to the community.” Azie Taylor Morton did that and more, taking into consideration her underprivileged childhood. Born on February 1, 1936, in Dale, Texas, to a mother who was deaf and mute, Taylor did not know her father and was...
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.
What you need to know about that mysterious Chinese coronavirus
2019-nCoV, a never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading. How worried should you be?
Study On Misogynist Men's Groups On The Internet Confirms The Obvious
I'm sure if you've been online and strayed off of the Baby Shark music video on YouTube onto Reddit, Twitter, or even the comments section of the Baby Shar
Facebook won’t catalog sponsored Mike Bloomberg memes as political ads
Bloomberg’s bad memes might just be the beginning.
Five games that can teach us something about love
It's not only war the PC has something to say about, as these developers have proven
Microsoft’s AI improves text summarization performance by paying closer attention to the beginning
In a new preprint paper, Microsoft and University of Pittsburgh researchers detail an AI that summarizes text documents by attending to their intros.
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Stowaway cat survives
Her journey is close to a happy ending.
GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19
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There's a huge fight over reclining your airline seat. Is capitalism to blame?
Recline or don’t recline – it’s your call. But remember: the greed of airlines in shrinking space to reap profits makes them the true villains
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Sonic the Hedgehog Should Have Stayed On HIS World
If Sonic the Hedgehog took place on a different world than Earth, the film would have been more visually engaging.
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
Christina Koch Is Reunited With Her Dog After 328 Days In Space And We're Crying
It's hard to imagine life as an astronaut. Making daily scientific breakthroughs while you orbit the globe, witnessing Earth from the best seat in the hous
Wasp nests reveal the age of ancient Aboriginal rock art
The pigment in Gwion Gwion style rock art makes radiocarbon dating impossible. Instead, researchers used mud wasp nests to date the paintings.
Farage: Boris's Huawei Decision 'Imperils Intelligence Sharing'
Nigel Farage has warned Johnson's decision to allow Huawei to assist in the development of the 5G network "imperils" intelligence sharing.
Baby born on boat among 87 saved off Canary Islands
They were all migrants from Africa
Oh Yeah, Betelgeuse Is Definitely Looking Weirder
At this point, we’re all crossing our fingers that the dying star Betelgeuse will hurry up and explode already, because who doesn’t love a good show? The red giant star (visible in the constellation Orion) has been growing dimmer since late last year, leading many to speculate it could soon go supernova. Scientists operating the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope have released new images of the supergiant star—and yep, it looks weird.
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
TikTok slammed for being too addictive in app's first 'I quit' essay
It was the second most downloaded app of 2019 but in 2020 has acquired its first ‘why I deleted my TikTok’ essay
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
End Point Clinic donates motorcycles to Traditional Medicine Practice Council
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Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?
India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)
Do Not Sell AT&T After The Share Price Rally
In view of the price increases, investors wonder whether AT&T is now overvalued.This question can be approached from different perspectives and the answer depends, as always, on personal strategy.And
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Data leaks: Why the cure isn’t just in the cloud
Many companies are turning to cloud-based software solutions to safeguard their data, but Rene Meyer, VP of Technology at AMAX says businesses should start with the box as a stronger alternative platform.
Say Hello to the Top-Rated Cleansers For Acne-Prone Skin at Sephora — and Bye to Breakouts
You may worry that not cleaning your face every night before bed will cause breakouts (among other problems), but what if the face wash you're using is
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
Slow but steady: Unfinished Batam Botanical Gardens begin attracting tourists
It was not until January this year that the gardens saw a significant increase in attendance, jumping to 3,544 people for the month.
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust
While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…
Sugar-free indulgences for those with a sweet tooth
For some, certain foods leave a comforting aftertaste but for others, it’s gnawing guilt. To help the latter half Bengaluru-based food startup has concocted chocolates that aim to take the guilt out
Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life
New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials
WHO coronavirus team to arrive in China this weekend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A multi-national team of experts representing the World Health Organization is scheduled to arrive in China this weekend to assist in the COVID-19 response, officials said Friday.
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
News: Western Union and the Western Union Foundation announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge to help provide relief for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Second pediatric flu death occurs in Arizona during 2019-20 season
The second pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season has been reported, according to officials.
Deaths from dengue fever in Paraguay spike to 16 under strained health system
ASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay health officials said on Friday that deaths from dengue fever increased to 16 in the South American country’s worst outbreak of the disease in the last decade, severely straining its health system.
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food
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Coronavirus testing pods set up at hospitals after NHS demand
Coronavirus testing-pods have been set up at Shropshire hospitals as the UK ups its preparations for dealing with the virus.
Pele says he's 'fine,' after son spoke of depression
Brazilian football legend Pele sought to reassure fans on Thursday that he was doing fine, after his son alluded to depression and said the ageing star now barely leaves home.“Thanks for your prayers
Patient like the earth
The earth supports every form of life, whether plant, animal or human, and sustains all life, and so it becomes a point of comparison for those who want to speak about the virtues of patience and forb
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband
Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Agreement signed to establish Saudi science and technology center at Tokyo University
ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to develop AlUla into the world’s largest living museum and a major heritage, cultural, arts and adventure tourism destination. AlUla is known for its natural beauty and archaeological diversity. It has hosted major cultural events, including a site-responsive outdoor art installation featuring the work of Saudi and international
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
Be fire conscious – GNFS advises
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Feast Your Eyes On These Incredible New Images Of A Dimming Betelgeuse
Astronomers have employed the visual acuity of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to capture these incredible images of the cha
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Do You Love the Stars? Do Some Astronomy This Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, head outside and find Orion. Then participate in Globe at Night's effort to measure — and stop — light pollution.
Father’s ‘torture’ after losing legal battle over baby son’s treatment
Karwan Ali and wife Shokhan Namiq wanted medics to keep providing life-support for four-month-old Midrar Ali but judges have declared he is dead.
New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System
On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe
Introducing the π-ton, which could be the newest known quasiparticle
State arises via interactions between electron-hole pairs
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
Samsung Says User Experience Drives Foldable Phones
With two foldable phones on the market, the Galaxy Z Flip and the Galaxy Fold, Samsung says that user experience drives the future of foldable phones.
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Washington Extends US Companies’ Cooperation With Huawei for Another 45 Days
Washington formally blacklisted Huawei in May 2019, but the Treasury has since repeatedly prolonged licences allowing US companies to do some business with the Chinese tech giant.
Jimmy Hoffa associate who was suspect in union chief’s disappearance dies
Charles ‘Chuckie’ O’Brien was portrayed by Jesse Plemons in Martin Scorsese film The Irishman.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
Pele dismisses talk of depression, says he's 'doing fine'
Pele sought to reassure fans on Thursday that he was doing fine, after his son alluded to depression and said the aging star now barely leaves home. "Thank
Samsung's jailed union-busting chairman steps down
Lee Sang-hoon was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sabotaging union activities.
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
As WHO Forum Ends, Updated Figures From China Reveal New Virus Has Infected Over 60,000 Worldwide
As the world's leading health experts wrapped up a two-day forum about the coronavirus at the World Health Organization's Geneva headquarters Wednesday, new figures out of China over the past 24 hours revealed that the respiratory illness has now infected more than 60,000 people globally.
5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj
Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
WHO to not call novel coronavirus by official name
Organisation is unhappy as ‘SARS’ is mentioned in it and can create ‘unnecessary fear’
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
Turkey slams Assad regime's recognition of 1915 events as 'genocide'
Turkey late Thursday slammed the Bashar Assad regime-controlled parliament's recognition of the 1915 events as 'genocide' and as 'hypocrisy,' as tensions...
Bangalorean Navy officer to take over as Fleet Commander of Western Fleet
Rear Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, a Bangalorean and alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys School, on Friday has taken over as the fleet commander of the Western Fleet, the sword arm of the Indian Navy. Apart
Coronavirus conspiracy theories 'could increase number of UK cases'
An expert has warned against the spread of misinformation on social media.
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
Vietnamese scientists actively share information about nCoV - VietNamNet
The measures Vietnam is taking to cope with the nCoV epidemic are based on the experience and scientific research results that have been accumulated for many years, since the time it faced SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
Pele says he’s ‘fine,’ after son spoke of depression
Brazilian football legend Pele sought to reassure fans on Thursday that he was doing fine after his son alluded to depression and said the ageing star now barely leaves home.
The instincts of a totalitarian state
On Feb. 7, news of the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital who was among the very first to warn of the novel coronavirus, grabbed headlines not only in China but all across the world. Wuhan recorded its first case of novel coronavirus pneumonia on Dec. 1 last year.…
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Coronavirus Outbreak: Death Toll In China Rises To 1,488 As Confirmed Cases Of Infection Surge To Over 64,000
As many as 121 new deaths were reported on Thursday, with over 5,000 confirmed cases of infection
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings
In China's coronavirus epicentre, volunteers keep stricken city moving
Many volunteers in the city use pseudonyms and keep their work hidden from their families who may otherwise try to stop them
Liverpool's waterfront living and why it's great for renters
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Assam party sounds U.N. on validity of CAA
Petition was in view of the “grave danger” from CAA “to the identity and existence of the indigenous people” of Northeast, say its office-bearers
The 40th Root KSK Ceremony Rescheduled
rastos1 writes: The 40th Root Key Signing Key Ceremony, originally scheduled for 12 February 2020 at 2100 UTC in El Segundo, California, is being postponed. "During routine administrative maintenance of our Key Management Facility on 11 February, we identified an equipment malfunction that will prev...