How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's. . .

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA — A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that production will take place over the next year.

How much will be enough when it comes to Canada's COVID-19 supply?

OTTAWA - A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail tha

PPE - how much is enough?

A high-profile announcement by the Liberals this week that automotive giant General Motors would make 10 million medical masks omitted a detail that speaks to the long road ahead in Canada's fight against COVID-19.

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タイムパラドックスFPS『Quantum League』Steam早期アクセス配信開始。『Quantum League』は、ラウンドごとに時間が巻き戻り、過去の自分と共闘する異色のオンラインシューターだ。

Goldman Sachs warns global economic recovery could be bumpy

The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, especially if governments start to pull back on stimulus programs, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. President John Waldron said.

Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery

The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.

Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery

The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.

Goldman Sachs warns of a 'start-and-stop' economic recovery

The global economy could be in for a bumpy ride as lockdowns tied to the COVID-19 pandemic begin to ease, says Goldman Sachs president John Waldron.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice contestant company’s adverts banned for Covid-19 cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority.

The Apprentice's Daniel Elahi's product ads banned for claiming they'd cure coronavirus

Daniel Elahi has had three adverts for his Revival Shots rehydration sachets banned by the Advertising Standards Authority as they implied they'd boost immunity and help cure COVID-19

Apprentice contestant company's adverts banned over coronavirus cure claims

Revival Shots, founded by former Apprentice contestant Daniel Elahi, has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority

Former The Apprentice star's adverts banned after implying product cures Covid-19

Revival Shots founded by Daniel Elahi had three adverts banned on Facebook and Instagram.

Coronavirus: Apprentice star's firm rebuked over Covid-19 ads

Watchdog said Revival Shots had suggested its rehydration sachets could help treat the disease.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

AP-NORC poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public A

AP poll: Only half of Americans say they would get COVID-19 vaccine

If the unprecedented global race for the first effective human coronavirus vaccine is successful, only 49 percent of Americans say they would get the vaccine, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll released Wednesday morning. Another 31 percent said they were not sure while 20 percent said they would not get the vaccine. About 70 percent of those currently refusing the future vaccine cited safety concerns, while an equal share of those who would get a vaccine said it's the only way to get life back to normal. The top reason among people who said yes was to protect their family and community. "There's still a large amount of uncertainty around taking the vaccine," NORC's Caitlin Oppenheimer told AP. "There is a lot of opportunity to communicate with Americans about the value and the safety of a vaccine." Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Institutes of Health, gave it a shot. "I would not want people to think that we're cutting corners because that would be a big…

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available

Only about half of Americans say they would get a vaccine for COVID-19 if one becomes available, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Only about half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine if the scientists working furiously to create one succeed.

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are uns

AP-NORC poll: About half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine if they could, while many are unsure or would refuse.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer breakdown ’caused extinction event 360 million years ago’

Scientists have warned the Earth’s temperature is predicted to rise to similar levels.

Ozone layer collapse preceded mass extinction 360 million years ago

May 27 (UPI) -- Until now, scientists weren't sure caused the Late Devonian extinction, one of five major extinction events in Earth's history.

Study shows erosion of ozone layer responsible for mass extinction event

Researchers at the University of Southampton have shown that an extinction event 360 million years ago, that killed much of the Earth's plant and freshwater aquatic life, was caused by a brief breakdown ...

Clotting linked to COVID-19 may harm placenta

Women who had COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of placental injury, suggesting a new complication of the illness, researchers say.

Clotting Tied to COVID-19 May Harm the Placenta

Women who had COVID-19 while pregnant showed evidence of placental injury, suggesting a new complication of the illness, researchers say.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Non-invasive breast cancer risk revealed

Increased risk lasts for at least 20 years after diagnosis.

Women who are treated for early breast cancer are twice as likely to develop and die from the disease up to 20 years later, new study shows

Researchers looked at 35,024 women in England diagnosed as having cancerous cells in the milk ducts by the NHS breast screening programme from when it began in 1988 until March 2014.

Pregnant Women With Covid-19 May Have Higher Risk of Placenta Injury, Study Finds

A small study suggests that women who contract covid-19 while pregnant may be at higher risk for complications. Compared to uninfected women, women with covid-19 had a greater chance of injury to their placenta, the study found.

Coronavirus can cause ‘placenta injuries’ in pregnant women, doctors warn

PREGNANT women who have had coronavirus may need closer monitoring, doctors have warned. It comes as a small study showed the disease could cause “injuries” to the placenta – whic…

Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.

Race-by-race tips and preview for Gosford on Thursday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card at Gosford.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Research finds how we deal with trauma is written on our genes

Researchers have found two genes the body switches on to help us cope with traumatic events, leading to hopes of better treatments for things such as PTSD.

Watch SpaceX's 1st astronaut launch live

SpaceX is readying for a historic launch, and you can watch the whole thing live.On Wednesday, SpaceX will for the first time launch astronauts into orbit. NASA's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken are headed to the International Space Station and will become the first astronauts to launch from the U.S.

Watch Live As SpaceX And NASA Launch Two Astronauts To The ISS Today

Today, Wednesday, May 27 at 4.33 pm EDT two NASA astronauts might fly to the International Space Station (ISS) onboard a private spacecraft in a historic l

Watch live: NASA, SpaceX ready for astronauts' historic launch from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts are scheduled to lift off toward the International Space Station late Wednesday afternoon, marking the first time in nine years that a mission with a crew on board has been launched from American soil.

6 ways to watch SpaceX’s historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online

Update: SpaceX scrubbed the launch due to potentially unsafe weather conditions. The next launch attempts are on Saturday at 3:22 p.m. ET and Sunday at 3 p.m. ET. We will update this story as new live broadcast schedules emerge for NASA TV, SpaceX, and other outlets.

Watch live: Storms postpone return of human spaceflight from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX postponed the agency's historic return to human spaceflight from U.S. soil Wednesday because of storm clouds at Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Watch NASA SpaceX First Crewed Launch Live Here [Postponed]

SpaceX and NASA are all set to execute a historic space mission from the continental United States; follow the live stream coverage here

WATCH LIVE | NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space

SpaceX's historic first crewed launch was set to proceed as scheduled Wednesday, NASA announced at midday, but some uncertainty remained over weather conditions just over four hours before takeoff.

Watch NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts (updated)

This afternoon NASA astronauts will take off from US soil for the first time since NASA’s space shuttle program ended in 2011. They'll travel in a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.

Watch live as SpaceX launches NASA astronauts [UPDATE: Scrubbed]

UPDATE: The launch has been scrubbed for today because of weather. The second attempt will come on Saturday. The launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Cr

WATCH LIVE: Landmark SpaceX launch cancelled due to poor weather

UPDATED 21:17The landmark SpaceX crewed launch from Cape Canaveral in Florida has been 'scrubbed...

Storms postpone return of human spaceflight from U.S.

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- NASA and SpaceX postponed the agency's historic return to human spaceflight from U.S. soil Wednesday because of storms near Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Today’s cache | NASA’s SpaceX Demo-2 readies for launch, and more

Today's cache is your daily download of the top 5 updates from the world of technology.

Watch live: Astronauts on board SpaceX capsule for historic liftoff

ORLANDO, Fla., May 27 (UPI) -- Two NASA astronauts entered SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule Wednesday afternoon at Kennedy Space Center in Florida in advance of a planned historic liftoff at 4:33 p.m. EDT toward the International Space Station.

Watch SpaceX rocket launch LIVE stream as astronauts are launched into space

How you can watch a live stream of the rocket launch which is expected to take place just after 9.30pm

6 ways to watch SpaceX's historic first rocket launch of NASA astronauts live online, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - SpaceX will broadcast live video of its first human mission, called Demo-2, but so will NASA, National Geographic, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and more.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28

Day Ahead: Top 3 Things to Watch for May 28

Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

Exclusive: Research finds concerning drop in U.S. colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

(Reuters) - New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as U.S. physicians and patients halted appointments and screenings during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Research finds concerning drop in US colorectal cancer screenings and surgeries

SAN FRANCISCO: New diagnoses of one of the deadliest cancers fell by one-third in March and April as US physicians and patients halted ...

Scientists are collecting big data to expedite the fight against COVID-19

A nationwide collaboration of clinicians, informaticians and other biomedical researchers aims to turn data from hundreds of thousands of medical records from coronavirus patients into effective treatments and predictive analytical tools that could help lessen or end the global pandemic.

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'

NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK'

NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts' kids ahead of the SpaceX launch, 'We've done everything we can to make sure your dads come back OK', Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - NASA has estimated a 1-in-276 chance that the astronauts on the SpaceX rocket could die during the company's first crewed mission.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Elon Musk told NASA astronauts’ kids, ‘we’ve done everything we can to make sure your dads come back ok’ ahead of the SpaceX launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk seemed to get emotional on Wednesday when discussing the astronauts his company is about to launch into space.

Joe Hart took City rejection to heart

The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.

Joe Hart took City rejection to heart

The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.

Joe Hart took City rejection to heart

The goalkeeper lost his place at City to Claudio Bravo.

Coronavirus deaths surpass 100,000 in United States

Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, issued a stern warning after viewing video showing crowds at a pool party in Missouri.

Coronavirus deaths surpass 100,000 in United States

Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, issued a stern warning after viewing video showing crowds at a pool party in Missouri.

Coronavirus deaths surpass 100,000 in United States

Dr Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, issued a stern warning after viewing video showing crowds at a pool party in Missouri.

Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.

Key questions on the coronavirus test-and-trace system announced by PM

The system is aimed at identifying people who may have been exposed to coronavirus and getting them to isolate rather than risk spreading the disease.

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Oil prices slip on demand worries even as Covid lockdowns begin to ease

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6 per cent, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9 per cent, at $34.04 a barrel

Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions

Brent crude futures fell 21 cents, or 0.6%, to $35.96 by 0120 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were down 31 cents, or 0.9%, at $34.04 a barrel.

Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions

Oil slips on demand worries, Hong Kong tensions

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

Research from Karolinska Institutet published today in Nature shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumour formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

Research from Karolinska Institutet published today in Nature shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumour formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the ...

New understanding of RNA movements can be used to treat cancer

New research shows that an RNA molecule involved in preventing tumor formation can change its structure and thereby control protein production in the cell. The finding can have important clinical implications as it opens for new strategies to treat different types of cancer.

American Virus Deaths at 100,000: What Does a Number Mean?

This is the week when America's official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

US virus deaths near 100K: What does a number mean?

This is the week when America’s official coronavirus death toll reaches six digits. One hundred thousand lives wiped out by a disease unknown to science a half a year ago.

American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Five thousand score. More than 8,000 dozen. All

100,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19

The U.S. has reached another grim milestone amid the coronavirus pandemic. At least 100,000 Americans have now died from COVID-19, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

100,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19

The U.S. has reached another grim milestone amid the coronavirus pandemic. At least 100,000 Americans have now died from COVID-19, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University.

American virus deaths at 100,000: What does a number mean?

The fraught, freighted number of this particular American moment is a round one brimming with zeroes: 100,000. A hundred thousands. A thousand hundreds. Fiv

100,000 Americans dead—and counting—as COVID-19 ravages US

US leads the world in cases and deaths—and the pandemic is far from over.

Dr Anthony Fauci: “Good Сhance” a Coronavirus Vaccine Could be Developed by the End of the Year

Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, also said that a second wave of...

Fauci: ‘We Might Have A Vaccine By The End Of The Year’

Dr. Fauci’s timeline would be one of the shortest in history for vaccine development.

Fauci says he wears a mask as a sign of respect, adds it's 'the kind of thing you should be doing'

Dr. Anthony Fauci said in an interview on Wednesday that he believes that wearing a mask during the coronavirus pandemic is a sign of respect to others.

Anthony Fauci as skilled a politician as they come

Anthony Fauci, the director of the National of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and a member of the White House's coronavirus task force, said in a recent Senate panel that when it comes to giving COV

Fauci: I Wear a Mask to Be a Symbol of What 'You Should Be Doing'

Wednesday on CNN's "Newsroom," National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci said he wanted to be a "symbol" for Americans to wear face masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic. | Clips

Fauci: Nominating conventions may be able to go on as planned

Anthony Fauci, a top member of President Trump’s coronavirus task force, said Wednesday that it’s possible the party nominating conventions will be able to go on as planned in August if the

Fauci: Too Soon To Guarantee Political Conventions In August

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, advised a “wait and see” approach for now on whether it...

Fauci: Political conventions may be held if coronavirus cases are ‘very low’

But he cautioned that "we need to reserve judgment right now to see what the situation would be.”

Dr. Anthony Fauci Says That Hydroxychloroquine Is ‘Ineffective’ Against The Coronavirus

‘The scientific data is really quite evident now about the lack of efficacy, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Wednesday that the verdict is in on hydroxychloroquine, and that it’s ...

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the first time.

Physicists measure a short-lived radioactive molecule for first time

Researchers at MIT and elsewhere have combined the power of a super collider with techniques of laser spectroscopy to precisely measure a short-lived radioactive molecule, radium monofluoride, for the ...

A new therapeutic approach to improve the health of diabetic patients

Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have mapped for the first time the vast network of proteins that interact with proinsulin, the protein the body normally processes into insulin.

Which Drugs Are Being Used To Treat COVID-19?

With doctors and researchers around the world searching for effective treatments for COVID-19, many drugs approved to treat other diseases are being used in hopes that they’ll be effective against the virus. Researchers have cataloged every use documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different treatments.

Researchers are taking inventory of drugs used to treat COVID-19

With doctors and researchers around the world searching for effective treatments for COVID-19, many drugs approved to treat other diseases are being used in hopes that they'll be effective against the virus, a use that's known as "off-label."

Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19

New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.

Taking inventory of which drugs the world is using to treat COVID-19

New research catalogued every COVID treatment documented in medical literature so far and found physicians have reported on the use of more than 100 different off-label and experimental treatments.

Two anti-inflammatory drugs found that inhibit the replication of the COVID-19 virus

Researchers at the URV have used computer techniques to analyse whether 6,466 drugs authorized by various drug agencies for both human and veterinary use could be used to inhibit the M-pro enzyme. The study demonstrates that a human and a veterinary anti-inflammatory drug - Carprofen and Celecoxib - inhibit a key enzyme in the replication and transcription of the virus responsible for COVID-19. The results of the work have been validated by the initiative COVIDMoonshot.

Trust ICMR call on HCQ in Covid treatment: CSIR's Shekhar Mande

Indian researchers have not found any major side-effects of HCQ and its use should be continued in preventive treatment for Covid-19, ICMR said

COVID-19 and Remdesivir: Facts for you | TheHealthSite.com

The rate of death among those administered this drug was 7 per cent while the figure was 11 per cent for the other group. | TheHealthSite.com

New Research: In gene linked to dementia, a correlation with severe Covid

Now, the research team has found that carrying these gene mutations doubles the risks of Covid-19 — even in people who had not developed these diseases.

Do not prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 ―France tells doctors

The French government said Wednesday that doctors should no longer prescribe hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee says it will be tougher for bowlers to find rhythm post lockdown

Former Australian speedster Brett Lee reckons that it will be tougher for bowlers to find their rhythm after the lockdown and they will require at least eight weeks to get back match fitness for any format of the game.

Only One in Two Americans Say They’d Take a COVID-19 Vaccine

Whenever a coronavirus vaccine becomes available to the public, only 49 percent of Americans responding to a poll said they'd actually get it.

Only 49% of Americans Say They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine - Poll

As scientists around the world race to develop a vaccine for the COVID-19 novel coronavirus, a new survey has found that less than half of American respondents would be...

Tougher for bowlers to find rhythm post lockdown: Brett Lee

Cricket News: Former Australian speedster Brett Lee reckons that it will be tougher for bowlers to find their rhythm after the lockdown and they will require at lea

Slaughterhouses have to better protect employees against coronavirus, Minister says

Slaughterhouses must take measures themselves to protect their employees against the coronavirus and make sure that they can do their work safely, Minister Carola Schouten of Agriculture and Food

Time to say goodbye

"Sub-alterns, precisely because they are alter ego, must know when to take the sword for the leader."   There was a time when tenors and sopranos were unknown to the ordinary man, and only the so-called “cognoscenti” appreciated them. That was probably because they sang in Italian mostly, and the music, but for those whose lyrics were translated in English and made popular by Hollywood cinema and recording artists, were too high-brow.

Don't abandon us, we don't transmit coronavirus, say Cairo dogs and cats

CAIRO (Reuters) - The doggies and kitties of a Cairo veterinary clinic have an important message, and they are taking it to the internet.

Formula 1 cars will be heavier again in 2021 and 2022

Where current drivers and also former Formula 1 drivers complain stone and leg about the weight of the Formula 1 cars, there is bad news for 2021. The cars will be heavier again next year.

Wealthy parents are paying to have their kids homeschooled by professionals for up to 5 hours a day, and it shows how the pandemic is widening the gaps in America's education system

Afraid that COVID-19 school shutdowns will make their kids fall behind, some rich parents are paying up to $60 an hour for professional homeschooling.

Review: 'High Note' is easy listening for troubled times

There may have been a point — say, oh, a few months ago? — when we’d have demanded a lot more edge from a movie like “The High Note,” and been less forgivin

Stirling's former Tory MP joins cross-party calls for Dominic Cummings to resign

Stirling’s current and former MPs have called for the resignation of Boris Johnson’s most senior advisor.

Covid-19: ‘Full lockdown damaging, will have a new world after the outbreak,’ says Rahul Gandhi

The former Congress president told two public health experts that the sooner India gets out of the lockdown, the better it will be.

Wife whose husband won 'more than £250K' on a scratch card reveals his brother and sister want the money to be split three ways - and is branded 'greedy' when she says they plan to keep the money for themselves

Posting anonymously on the British parenting site Mumsnet , the woman explained the dispute over the scratchcard had caused a rift within the family.

Only half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine: poll

More than two thirds of people 60 and older say they'd get vaccinated, compared with 40 per cent who are younger.

Rush Limbaugh says cancer treatment ‘kicking my ass,’ may take him off air

Rush Limbaugh says his latest round of cancer treatment is “kicking” his “ass” — and that it will likely take him off the airwaves soon. “There have been many

Four Reasons Why Digital Security (Security Token) Liquidity Has Lagged

How fundamental misunderstandings about the function, behavior, and purpose of digital securities have stymied the path to liquidity -- but there is hope...

Experts: Just beating Covid-19 is not enough to return consumer confidence

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — Economic observers think it will take more than just overcoming the Covid-19 threat in the country to restore consumer and investor confidence. They predict that it will only see a resurgence if the government can roll out a sustainable post-Covid-19 economic plan to help...

Lockdown is ‘perfect time’ to get gardening

The coronavirus lockdown is proving to be a useful time for people to spruce their garden up ahead of the summer months.

Andrew Yang says US should ‘seriously look at 4-day workweeks’

Former Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang says the United States should “seriously look at 4-day workweeks.” 

6 in 10 voters say they'll get a coronavirus vaccine shot when it's available, Fox News Poll finds

Six out of 10 registered voters plan to get a vaccine for the coronavirus when one becomes available, according to a recent Fox News poll.

EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America

A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.

EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers LatAm

BRUSSELS, May 27, 2020 (AFP) - A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday, as badly hit Spain started 10 days of national mourning for its thousands of dead.

EU readies trillion-euro aid plan as virus hammers Latin America

A one-trillion-euro recovery plan to get Europe back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the coronavirus pandemic was set to be unveiled Wednesday.

EU to unveil virus recovery plan amid split over way ahead

The move Wednesday comes as the 27-nation trading bloc is set to enter its deepest-ever recession as the impact from the coronavirus pandemic ravages economies.

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines

Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Donating food is an easy way to support and fuel healthcare workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

An ongoing list of food businesses, delivery services, and restaurants donating to healthcare workers on the front lines

As frontline heroes in the fight against the coronavirus, healthcare workers like doctors and nurses often sacrifice their own physical and mental well-being in order to take care of others.

Novavax aims to make one billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant

(Reuters) - Novavax Inc (NVAX.O) is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.

US Firm Aims To Make 1 Billion COVID-19 Vaccine Doses After Buying Plant

Novavax Inc is buying a manufacturing plant from privately held Serum Institute of India, the world's largest maker of vaccines by volume, as the U.S. company aims to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate next year.

Novavax aims to make 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses after buying plant

The U.S. company said on Wednesday it would buy Czech Republic-based Praha Vaccines, a unit of India's Cyrus Poonawalla Group, which also owns Serum Institute, for $167 million in cash. Novavax is one of several companies in the race to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel

ADHD: Genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according ...

Genomic analysis compares ADHD-related genetic variants in Neanderthal and modern human samples

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Palaeolithic to nowadays, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Genomic analysis in samples of Neanderthals and modern humans shows a decrease in ADHD-associated genetic variants

The frequency of genetic variants associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has decreased progressively in the evolutionary human lineage from the Paleolithic to the present day, according to new research.

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about human missions to the moon and perhaps even to Mars. Inevitably, terrestrial microorganisms on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships or equipment ...

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

Interest in space exploration is increasing again. In the past decade, there has been renewed thinking about missions to the moon, perhaps even to Mars. As inevitable fellow travellers on the bodies of astronauts, spaceships, or equipment, terrestrial microorganisms will undoubtedly come into contact with extraterrestrial environments. Researchers from the Radboudumc describe in an article in Astrobiology that bacteria can survive on an 'extraterrestrial diet', which affected their pathogenic potential.

Terrestrial bacteria can grow on nutrients from space

No matter how well astronauts and material are decontaminated, co-traveling microorganisms cannot be prevented

Pence's press secretary Miller back to work after COVID-19 recovery

WASHINGTON, DC: US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday (May 26) she was back at work after recovering from ...

Pence's press secretary back to work after recovering from COVID-19

US Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary Katie Miller said on Tuesday she was back at work after recovering from COVID-19, a case that helped encourage White House officials to start wearing masks and take stricter safety precautions around President Donald Trump.

US Vice President Mike Pence’s press secretary returns to work after recovering from COVID-19

After Miller tested positive for the coronavirus on May 8, the White House implemented a new policy that required West Wing staff to wear face masks.

The best foam rollers to relieve your muscles

Foam rollers use a technique called self-myofascial release and are great for exercise and muscle recovery. Here are the best foam rollers available.

The best foam rollers to relieve your muscles

Foam rollers use a technique called self-myofascial release and are great for exercise and muscle recovery. Here are the best foam rollers available.

Heart attack, stroke, or losing your mind? What hurts the heart, hurts the brain

Lowering blood pressure by taking blood pressure medications reduces the risk of developing dementia and cognitive impairment by 7 per cent.

威廉斯:聯儲局認真地考慮控制孳息率曲線

紐約聯邦儲備銀行總裁威廉斯(John Williams)表示，聯儲局正在非常認真地考慮將國債孳息率限制在特定目標水平。 他接受外電採訪時稱，此舉可能對聯儲局利率及其他政策前瞻指引形...

Your Good health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a . . .

Your Good Health: Good food has all the vitamins you need

Dear Dr. Roach: I follow you regularly, but I haven’t heard one word on ways to build your immunity. Supplements abound, offering strength for the immune system. For me, some have been a tremendous. . .

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

A scientist who studies aerosols says everything she reads about COVID-19 points to a pathogen that travels through the air.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through 'measles parties' designed to purposely infect children.

Low vaccination rates and 'measles parties' fueled 2019 measles outbreak in NYC

An analysis of the 2018-2019 measles outbreak in New York City identifies factors that made the outbreak so severe: delayed vaccination of young children combined with increased contact among this age group, likely through ''measles parties'' designed to purposely infect children. The study has implications for the future, as vaccination rates plummet during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

Rothko Chapel Set to Reopen this September

The Rothko Chapel in Houston is set to reopen this September.

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles. World...

Scrums won't be banned in NZ

New Zealand Rugby won't be following a proposal from World Rugby's medical committee to ban scrum resets, team huddles and upright tackles. World...

'How coronavirus enters cells decoded, may help develop new drugs'

According to the researchers, including those from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US, understanding how the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, enters cells, and comparing it to other coronaviruses, is key to identifying treatments against COVID-19.

'How coronavirus enters cells decoded, may help develop new drugs'

According to the researchers, including those from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in the US, understanding how the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, enters cells, and comparing it to other coronaviruses, is key to identifying treatments against COVID-19.

Coronavirus patients treated with plasma from people who recovered from the infection are nearly TWICE as likely to survive than those who didn't get the experimental treatment, study finds

In a new study from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, 18% of 39 coronavirus patients who received plasma infusions saw their conditions worsen compared to 24% of 156 control patients.

Mouse model mimics clinical course and pathology observed in COVID-19 patients

A mouse model of infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) reproduces features observed in human patients, researchers report May 26 in the journal Cell Host & Microbe.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

More than 500 scientists to map Covid-19 effects and treatments in blood

Mass spectrometry will be used with the aim of refining testing approaches, looking at treatment options, and determining isolation requirements.

How to treat insomnia and get better sleep with self-care, therapy, or medication

Insomnia is a sleep disorder, characterized by difficulty falling and staying asleep. It requires a doctor’s diagnosis to determine the underlying cause, and can usually be treated with lifestyle changes, therapy, or medication.

How to treat insomnia and get better sleep with self-care, therapy, or medication, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - To treat insomnia, you'll likely need a mix of lifestyle changes and therapies. In more severe cases, medication can be helpful, but there are risks.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

Researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper, which is roughly the same size as US legal paper.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

IBS researchers reported how to give variations to single crystalline metal foils. Via the oxidation-led annealing plus seeded growth strategy, they obtained over 30 types of copper foils the size of A4 paper (~30×21 cm2), which is roughly the same size as US legal.

Tuning the surface gives variations to metal foils

Just as cloning in biology allows for the creation of one or more replicas of the exact same genes, seeded growth in chemistry can produce a very large metal foil with the exact same surface texture as ...

In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis

MADRID, May 27 — Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. Jacqueline Alvarez, 42, is picking up basic foodstuffs in the working-class...

In Spain, food aid queues grow as poverty outpaces 2008 crisis

Accepting food handouts for the first time has become reality for thousands in Spain where poverty has soared during the epidemic, echoing the 2008 crisis from which many have barely recovered. 

'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watch

'It's outrageous': inside an infuriating Netflix series on Jeffrey Epstein

Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich synthesizes legal information with first-person testimony of the billionaire’s abuse and bought immunity into a shocking watchIt’s difficult to watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich, a four-hour Netflix series on the now-deceased convicted sex offender without a choking sense

Gardaí process 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles including healthcare

Gardaí have processed over 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles - including positions in healthcare. From 12 March 2020 to 23 May 2020, the Garda National Vetting Bureau (GNVB) h...

Gardaí process 26,000 vetting applications for Covid-related roles including healthcare

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Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.

Bob and Doug, the best friends on historic SpaceX-NASA mission

Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the astronauts set to launch into orbit on a SpaceX rocket Wednesday, are both former military pilots, both recruited by NASA in 2000, and both married to fellow astronauts.

Today marks the return of human spaceflight from US soil

When NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken blast off from Florida's Cape Canaveral in a SpaceX Crew Dragon Wednesday, it will be the first time Americans once again will launch from U.S. soil since 2011.

Mission Control Is Socially Distancing During Today’s SpaceX Launch

Launching a historic rocket launch during a pandemic looks a little different. Mission control is spread out. NASA execs have to sit six feet apart.

Watch the Astronauts Give Their Kids Virtual Hugs Before Launch

Thanks to the ongoing pandemic, NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley had to resort to giving their families a "virtual hug" from six feet away.

Wellbeing and That Virus

In this time of no-sense, you need to make the sense that makes sense to you.

Well-being and That Virus

In this time of no-sense, you need to make the sense that makes sense to you.

4 science-backed ways to cope with depression if you've lost a job and feel like you also lost your sense of purpose

If the novel coronavirus has led to you losing your job, try not to despair. A psychologist shares steps for dealing with "unemployment depression."

UK COVID-19 deaths top 37,000 as another 134 patients die

Another 134 COVID-19 patients have died in Britain, bringing the total coronavirus-related death toll in the country to 37,048, the Department of Health and Social Care has said.

Health Update: Confirmed Covid-19 cases in Namibia now at 22

Namibia has reported another positive Covid-19 case, bringing the total cases to 22.

Namibia records 22nd COVID-19 cases

-The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced another positive Covid-19 case. This brings the confirmed cases to 22. The patient is said to be in a critical condition and is breathing through a ventilator tube.

J&K records biggest single-day spike with 162 fresh cases; overall tally over 1900

In a biggest day spike in novel coronavirus cases in Jammu and Kashmir, 162 COVID-19 infections were recorded on Wednesday, taking the overall tally of

COVID-19: 692 new cases reported in Kuwait

New deaths take overall fatalities to 175 in the country

WHO halts Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 trial over safety concerns

The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has taken a toll on 188 countries and territories across the globe. With the increasing number of confirmed cases, scientists race to develop treatments and vaccines to fight the novel coronavirus.

Officials announce 17 coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new cases

Health officials have announced 17 further coronavirus-related deaths and 73 new confirmed cases....

Western Cape mourns another 30 Covid-19 deaths

The number of hospital admissions in the province is 660, of which 182 are in ICU or high care.

Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter

Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of "missing matter," long predicted to exist in the universe, but never before detected. The researchers have determined ...

Cosmic bursts unveil universe's missing matter

Astronomers have used mysterious fast radio bursts to solve a decades-old mystery of 'missing matter', long predicted to exist in the Universe but never detected -- until now. The researchers have now found all of the missing 'normal' matter in the vast space between stars and galaxies, as detailed today in the journal Nature.

Scientists Have Used Fast Radio Bursts to Find The Universe's Missing Matter

One of the biggest cosmic mysteries has just been used to investigate another huge mystery. Astronomers used powerful bursts of radio waves traced back to distant galaxies to probe the space between the stars - and revealed where the Universe's mis

Strange radio signals reveal the matter hiding between galaxies

One space mystery has helped solve another, with the discovery that strange space signals called fast radio bursts can help pin down the universe’s missing matter

Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a 'fairly rapid recovery' from the coronavirus pandemic

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said at a Deutsche Bank conference on Tuesday that the US could see a fairly rapid recovery, Bloomberg reported. 'The g...

Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a 'fairly rapid recovery' from the coronavirus pandemic, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "The government has been pretty responsive, large companies have the wherewithal, hopefully we're keeping the small ones alive," said Dimon.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Jamie Dimon says the US economy looks headed for a ‘fairly rapid recovery’ from the coronavirus pandemic

The US economy could see a swift recovery in the third quarter of the year according to JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

Albanese feeling cocky as he tries to pluck byelection votes

Anthony Albanese wants to make the Eden-Monaro byelection a test of the government's response to coronavirus and the bushfires that devastated the seat.

How to watch Nasa and SpaceX’s manned astronaut launch

Launch is due to take place just after 9.30pm UK time.

How to watch Nasa and SpaceX’s manned astronaut launch

Launch is due to take place just after 9.30pm UK time.

How NASA’s astronauts became SpaceX’s customers | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

It took work across three presidencies, those of George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump, but the United States is at last prepared once again, after nearly a decade, to launch American astronauts into orbit from American soil on an American-built rocket.

SpaceX Falcon 9 launch postponed just moments before lift-off

An estimated 1.7 million people from around the world tuned in to the launch from The Kennedy Space Centre in Florida

2 astronauts to be first launched from US soil in nearly a decade

Liftoff is set for 1:33 p.m. PDT from the same spot at Kennedy Space Center where men flew to the moon and the last space shuttle blasted off in 2011.

Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions

Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling coronavirus cases, with U.S.-China tensions adding to the

Oil falls on demand concerns, US-China tensions

Oil prices fell on Wednesday on concerns over how quickly fuel demand will recover even as lockdowns ease in many countries with falling ...

Oil slides on US-China tensions, doubts about Russian output cuts

The group known as OPEC+ is cutting output by nearly 10 million barrels per day (bpd) in May and June. Some question whether it will continue to do so as demand recovers after many countries ease coronavirus lockdowns.

Used car sales recover after COVID-19 lockdowns

Many wholesalers either weren’t trading-in cars, or were making low offers amid market uncertainty, but the used market is now showing signs of recovery.

Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about passing it on to their two young sons.

Coronavirus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they ...

Coronavirus, hero label, pressure take toll on mental health of Europe's medics

Doctors, nurses and paramedics in full protective clothing have become an enduring image of the pandemic. But stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.

PAHO: Americas over take Europe as COVID-19 epicenter

May 26 (UPI) -- The Americas have surpassed Europe to become the new epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pan American Health Organization said while calling on those countries to maintain movement restrictions to curb infections.

India backs hydroxychloroquine for coronavirus prevention

NEW DELHI: India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday (May 26) backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against ...

India backs hydroxychloroquine for virus prevention

India's top biomedical research body on Tuesday backed the use of the anti-malarial hydroxychloroquine as a preventive against coronavirus, after the WHO suspended clinical trials of the drug over safety concerns.

WHO, doctors, others split over ‘coronavirus drugs’

WHO, research institutes, medical doctors and pharmacists are divided over safety concerns emanating from the use of malaria drugs

Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings

It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.

Contact tracing system launched amid mounting Tory anger over Cummings

It will see people with Covid-19 having their contacts traced in a bid to cut off routes of transmission for the virus and control local flare-ups.

How mobility tracing could see the UK eased out of lockdown

Carlos Pinheiro, Principal Data Scientist, SAS, explores at mobility tracing as a more effective and safer alternative to contact tracing

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Finding a genus home for Alaska's dinosaurs

A re-analysis of dinosaur skulls from northern Alaska suggests they belong to a genus Edmontosaurus, and not to the genus recently proposed by scientists in 2015.

Why the US hawks are now asking 'who lost Australia?'

Some Washington insiders worry that Australia has fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.

Why the White House is now asking 'who lost Australia?'

Some Washington insiders worry that Australia is fallen into China's orbit. The reality is that any claim is fair game in America's political warfare.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Researchers discover ear infections in the remains of ancient humans living in Levant

Researchers at Tel Aviv University have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

Ear infections discovered in remains of humans living in Levant 15,000 years ago

Researchers have discovered evidence of ear infections in the skull remains of humans living in the Levant some 15,000 years ago.

What We Know About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than they once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

What We've Learned About Emotional Eating

Emotional eating is more complex than was once believed, and depends on a wide range of variables that can be difficult to measure.

It’s Time to Sell Wildly Unprofitable United Airlines Stock

Warren Buffett didn't sell UAL stock just because he is scared. United Airlines faces a long road to recovery, and it isn't worth a buy here.

Four of ten adults worldwide have functional gastrointestinal disorders

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

Study shows global prevalence of functional gastrointestinal disorders

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. University of Gothenburg scientists are among those now presenting these results.

Science summary: A look at novel coronavirus research around the globe

Thousands of scientists around the world are working on problems raised by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a summary of some recent research from peer-review

Coronavirus | Social distancing norms of 6 feet insufficient, virus can travel nearly 20 feet: study

Novel coronavirus can spread up to three times further in cold and humid weather, according to the researchers

Don’t let patent rows hamper search for virus vaccine: UN agency   

UN patent agency has hailed the push to create a coronavirus vaccine and make it globally available, but warned against allowing copyright rows to overshadow and delay the process.       

Don’t let patent rows hamper search for coronavirus vaccine, UN advises

The UN patent agency has hailed the push to create a coronavirus vaccine and make it globally available, but warned of patent row.

Don't let patent rows hamper search for virus vaccine: UN agency

World Health Organization member states last week adopted a resolution recognising that extensive immunisation against COVID-19 would be a global public good, and...

Why COVID-19 immunity passports may violate US law

Amazon and General Motors are among companies exploring ways to test employees for COVID-19 infection, but these measures may be against the law.

N.C. high school valedictorian, star athlete will begin college with associate’s degree

West Lincoln High School Class of 2020 valedictorian and star athlete Kelton Towery will begin his college career at North Carolina State University with an Associate in Science degree.

默克購奧地利新冠疫苗公司 冀今年人體測試

美國大型藥廠默克(Merck)收購奧地利疫苗研發集團Themis Bioscience，並兵分兩路加快疫苗研發，與Ridgeback Biotherapeutics合作，推動另一款...

Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase required for stem cell differentiation in animals

New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function of the Na/K-ATPase.

Caveolin binding motif in Na/K-ATPase is required for stem cell differentiation, organogenesis in animals

New findings reveal the importance of the Na/K-ATPase protein in stem cell differentiation and organogenesis, in a study led by scientists at Marshall University that involves the scaffolding function ...

Amokachi, Amuneke, others rate Wilfred Ndidi high

Ex-internationals have continued to shower encomiums on Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, rating him as the best in the team.

雙J合體！音響界龍頭JBL結盟J Team投入電競生態圈

新頭殼newtalk 今（27）日台灣電競戰隊 J Team 宣布與音響界龍頭 JBL 合作，開創更多可能性。 杰藝文創表示：「我們致力於推動電競生態鏈，除了與贊助商合作外，更期望讓各廠商之間能達到橫...

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

"Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - "Two-thirds of papers are rejected without external peer-review," JAMA's Howard Bauchner told Business Insider.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

The editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Medical Association explains how a medical study gets published

Published studies are the backbone of medical understanding, both for healthcare professionals and the general public. And medical journals are the gatekeepers of that research, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

Disordered gut microbiomes are found in patients with hemorrhagic brain disease

A new study shows that people with a rare genetic disease that causes bleeding in the brain have gut microbiomes distinct from those without the disease.

Study shows patients with hemorrhagic brain disease have disordered gut microbiomes

A new study shows that people with a rare genetic disease that causes bleeding in the brain have gut microbiomes distinct from those without the disease. Moreover, it is the molecules produced by this bacterial imbalance that cause lesions to form in the brains of these patients.

Electronic cigarettes trigger an inflammatory response that may set the stage for gum disease

The oral microbiomes of 25 otherwise healthy participants who use e-cigarettes daily closely match those seen in patients with gum disease, a new study shows. The results suggest that e-cigarettes trigger a proinflammatory response, coating commensal bacteria in the mouth with a layer of slime that makes them unrecognizable to the body and prevents the

New strategy identified to address the underlying cause of LAD1 patients' symptoms

Owing to a rare genetic mutation, individuals with leukocyte adhesion deficiency type 1 (LAD1) experience a suite of symptoms that trace back to an immune system dysfunction.

Extraction of skin interstitial fluid using microneedle patches

Interstitial fluid is a major component of the liquid environment in the body and fills the spaces between the body's cells. In contrast, blood circulates only within the circulatory vessels of the body ...

Scientists use microneedle patches to extract the skin’s interstitial fluid

The interstitial fluid is a major component of the liquid environment in the body and fills the spaces between the body's cells.

In stressed ecosystems Jurassic dinosaurs turned to scavenging, maybe even cannibalism

Among dinosaurs of ancient Colorado, scavenging and possibly cannibalism were responses to a resource-scarce environment, according to a study published May 27, 2020 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE ...

In stressed ecosystems Jurassic dinosaurs turned to scavenging, maybe even cannibalism

Among dinosaurs of ancient Colorado, scavenging and possibly cannibalism were responses to a resource-scarce environment, according to a new study.

Dinosaurs may have turned to cannibalism in hard times, study shows

Some dinosaurs that were facing a resource-scarce environment in present-day Colorado resorted to scavenging and possibly cannibalism, a new study showed.

Kent apologises for ad that said domestic help’s hands may be infected

The company issued an apology after receiving backlash on social media.

Kent Apologises For Atta Maker Ad Slammed As "Classist", Offensive

Healthcare products company Kent RO Systems has issued an apology after a huge backlash over an advertisement that many criticised as "classist" on social media.

After Twitter erupts with disgust, Kent apologises for hurting sentiments, takes down 'insensitive' advertisement

After it received massive backlash for an advertisement portraying domestic helps as infection carriers, Kent RO Systems on Wednesday said that it has taken down its controversial and insensitive 'Atta & Bread Maker' ad.

Extremely ridiculous: Kent RO's atta maker ad featuring Hema Malini called out for 'offensive' poster

South African AIDS researcher wins €500,000 French prize

PARIS, May 28 — A South African HIV researcher who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus has been awarded one of France's top science prizes. Quarraisha Abdool Karim won the half a million-euro (RM2.39 million) Christophe Merieux Prize for her work for the Durban-based...

SA scientist Quarraisha Abdool Karim wins R10m French prize

Acclaimed HIV researcher Professor Quarraisha Abdool Karim, who found that a topical gel could stop many women catching the virus, has been awarded one of France's top science prizes.

Teams of healthcare workers are spending their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe. They say it save lives.

Some hospitals in the US have established new teams in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that have been tasked with one very specific duty: flipping patients onto their stomachs (and then back again).

Teams of healthcare workers are spending their days flipping seriously ill coronavirus patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe. They say it save lives., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Flipping patients onto their stomachs to help them breathe has saved lives during the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Dundalk man’s heartfelt reason for launching 100k challenge in aid of Breast Cancer Ireland 

100k in 30 Days Challenge

'കരള്‍ പകുത്തു നല്‍കിക്കൊണ്ട് അച്ഛനോടുള്ള സ്‌നേഹം തെളിയിച്ച് യുവസംവിധായകന്‍ അധിന്‍

director adhin shares his liver to father for surgery

Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal, Priyanka Chopra Gobbling Up Ice-Cream In These Pics Is Just What You Need To See To Cool It Off

There is one craving which is hardest for everyone to resist, and that is is Ice-cream, ofcourse. With the summers which have hit us hard already, take a look at the stars who love to gorge on ice-creams.

These 7 Foods May Be Taking A Toll On Your Gut Health, Says An MD

Some may surprise you.

These 5 Foods Aren't As Healthy As You Think

Food gives us the nutrients we need to survive, and we know a balanced diet contributes to good health. Beyond this, many people seek out different foods specifically for their health benefits, hoping eating certain things might prevent or treat particular conditions. Here are five options that aren't nearly as...

Signs that indicate you have a good mental health | TheHealthSite.com

So, here we are with a list of 7 such signs, which indicate that you are doing great mentally during the COVID-19 outbreak. | TheHealthSite.com

Get ready for some action!

You are what you eat and your food choices can change, prevent retard, reverse disease and improve your health and wellbeing. So take action and incorporate the below tips

Tara Sutaria dons chef's hat as she bakes a cake for her parents' anniversary- See pic

Tara Sutaria made her big Bollywood debut with Punit Malhotra's 'Student of the Year 2' with Ananya Panday and Tiger Shroff. Ever since then, there wa

COVID-19 Pandemic vis-à-vis Economic Development in Nagaland

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Orgs opposes any move to send returnees to districts

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Spl train from Jaipur to arrive Lumding on May 28

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

Immunity passports’ for COVID-19 may lead to discrimination, intentional infections: Scientists

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

1 arrested in Tuensang for circulating false info

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

EU proposes huge aid plan as COVID-19 hammers Latin America

The EU unveiled a proposed 750-billion-euro recovery plan Wednesday to get the continent back on its feet after the devastation wreaked by the ...

COVID-19: EU aims to back struggling south with fiscal shock and awe

Blueprint will form central plank of EU’s response to coronavirus pandemic’s impact

EU's von der Leyen: Boldest measures are safest for future of EU

Dealing with the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is "Europe's moment," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday while del

European Commission proposes €750B EU recovery package

‘Today we face our very own defining moment,’ Ursula von der Leyen says.

GOG kicks off its "galaxy full of games" Summer Sale with playable demos and more

As is tradition around this time, GOG has begun its Summer Sale. On this occasion, you'll be able to play demos for seven upcoming games, get DRM-free copies of Prey as well as Metro Exodus, and more.

GOG kicks off its biggest Summer Sale yet with game demos and publisher bundles

There's a lot to get excited about here, but we'll start with the game demos. There will be seven in total, and each is intended to showcase different parts of an upcoming game. There are demos for Desperados III, the…

GOG's Summer Sale has gems like Disco Elysium & Divinity: Original Sin 2 on discount

The GOG Summer Sale has begun, featuring over 3000 deals on games, demos on upcoming releases, and smash hits like Disco Elysium and Divinity: Original Sin 2.

Clinical trials to accelerate adoption of new drug treatments in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia could speed up the adoption of new drugs locally, a pharmaceutical executive has told Arab News. “Clinical trials have two very big benefits for the Kingdom. Firstly, they provide data in the long run with respect to safety and efficacy, catered specifically to the Saudi population. Secondly, they impact local investment and build

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CU Anschutz surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

Today, new research published in Annals of Surgery from the University of Colorado Department of Surgery at the Anschutz Medical Campus provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the covid-19 pandemic.

Surgeons study guidelines for treating cancer patients during pandemic

New research provides guidance on clinical decision-making in regards to treating pancreatic cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live: NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts to space - US & Canada

NASA and SpaceX launch astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley to the International Space Station.

Commentary: Fear of catching coronavirus is leading some patients to delay non-COVID-19 hospital visits

Delaying medical care comes at a cost, both human and financial. The patients some emergency rooms have been seeing are a lot sicker and more ...

Corona active cases come down to 34 in Hazaribag

Covid 19 active cases have come down to 34 in Hazaribag district. Seven patients were discharged on Monday evening by the Hazaribag Medical College and Hospital and five on Tuesday evening. Three have been already released by the hospital. The remaining 34 patients are improving day by

More people are dining out as states reopen — but don’t expect more activity until there’s a coronavirus vaccine and Americans are putting off medical care due to coronavirus fears

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HPD: 50 inmates released early on Oahu due to COVID-19 fears were re-arrested

Some were re-arrested multiple times.

Locusts have not hit rabi crops; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops

The officials, however, said that locust swarms would not have posed a big threat to India, had neighbouring Pakistan controlled its spread at its end.

Rabi crops not impacted by locusts; efforts on to prevent spread before monsoon to save kharif crops

Locusts -- the oldest migratory pest in the world -- entered India after travelling from Africa through Yemen, Iran and Pakistan. After massive devastation in Pakistan, the swarms of locusts have entered the country through Rajasthan and Gujarat.

States tighten locust control measures as pest gives Delhi a miss for now

Govt asserts desert locusts have not impacted rabi crops and efforts are on to eliminate the insects before monsoon in order to save kharif

Effective Ways to Stay Healthy And Safe During Pregnancy in Current Times

With all the uncertainty around, one of the best things that you can do during pregnancy is be positive and practice ways that will help ensure your and your baby's well-being.

Effective ways to stay healthy, safe during pregnancy in current times

New Delhi, May 27 : As social distancing and staying at home have become the “new normal” in the current scenario, it is important for pregnant women to keep a calm mind, continue their checkups with doctors on online sessions, and be open about their concerns, say experts.

When is it safe to see friends again as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on?

As lonely, stir-crazy Americans wait for a coronavirus vaccine to materialize in the distant future, some might be wondering if it’s safe to hang out with friends or rope extra family members into

5 natural home remedies for insomnia that can help you get better sleep, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Home remedies and natural sleep aids may be all you need to treat insomnia. Here's how you can end your sleepless nights on your own.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Vehicle tyres could be a major source of microplastics in the ocean

Transported to the ocean through the atmosphere or carried by rainwater into rivers and sewers

Study reveals substantial quantities of tyre particles contaminating rivers and ocean

A major UK government-funded research study suggests particles released from vehicle tyres could be a significant and previously largely unrecorded source of microplastics in the marine environment.

Study may shed light on the impact of COVID-19 on central nervous system

A study by University of Cincinnati researchers and four Italian institutions reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus's impact on the central nervous system.

Clues to COVID-19 in the brain uncovered in new study

A study reviewing neuroimaging and neurological symptoms in patients with COVID-19 may shed light on the virus's impact on the central nervous system.

COVID-19: 875 people commit suicide during lockdown in Nepal

The country has been under lockdown, against coronavirus disease, since March 24.

875 Commit Suicide During Lockdown In Nepal

The country has been under lockdown to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease, since March 24.

Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

The cockpit voice recorder of the crashed Pakistani airplane is yet to be recovered, six days after the aircraft plunged into a residential area near the Jinnah International Airport, killing 97

Pakistan air crash: Cockpit voice recorder of crashed airplane yet to be recovered

Soon after the plane crash, the departments concerned were directed to recover the bodies with the help of residents of the area within 24 hours.

Authorities yet to find cockpit voice recorder of crashed PIA aircraft

Flight data record­er has been recove­red by offici­als

Human activity threatens billions of years of evolutionary history

A ZSL study published in Nature Communications today maps the evolutionary history of the world's terrestrial vertebrates—amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles—for the first time, exploring how ...

Human activity threatens 50 billion years of evolutionary history, study reveals

Our human footprint--and the changes it has wrought--is threatening some of the most unique species on Earth, a new study reveals.

Humans Are on Their Way to Annihilating 50 Billion Years of Evolutionary History

Some of our weirdest and most wonderful species are likely next in line for the sixth mass extinction during the current human-fuelled crisis.

New Zealand discharges its last coronavirus patient from the hospital

New Zealand has discharged the last case of coronavirus in the country and recorded no new cases of COVID-19 for five days consecutively, ministry of health officials announced on Wednesday. The last coronavirus (COVID-19) patient to

Coronavirus | Recoveries outnumber active patients in Odisha

An 85-year-old woman with frail health and 20 children below 14 are among the patients discharged from hospitals.

Australia eyes New Zealand travel 'bubble' as cases fall

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Falling numbers of active coronavirus cases in Australia and New Zealand are paving the way for the easing of travel restrictions between the two countries, health officials said on Wednesday, even as Australia recorded its youngest coronavirus death.

Only drug in US to treat 'severe' malaria approved by FDA, federal agency says

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week announced it has approved the only drug in the country to treat “severe” cases of malaria in both adults and pediatric patients. 

Severe Malaria Treatment Approved For the USA

Amivas Artesunate approved by FDA to treat severe malaria via IV injection

Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure

Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.

Virgin Orbit analyzing data to find cause of rocket failure

Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail.

United Airlines reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery

NEW YORK, May 28 — United Airlines Holdings Inc is reshuffling its management team to help the airline prepare for the near-term uncertainty of travel demand, new Chief Executive Scott Kirby told employees yesterday, as restrictions to keep the coronavirus from spreading are lifted. With...

United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery

United reshuffles management as it prepares for uncertain recovery

How To Cope If You Suddenly Find Yourself Unemployed, By People Who Have 100% Been There

By people who have 100% been there and get it.

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay shares tips to deal with coronavirus uncertainty

Former Scotland rugby captain John Barclay will discuss how to build the mental toughness to help get through the coronavirus crisis during a free webinar tomorrow.

Need funds after job loss? Your life insurance policy may help you get it in an easy way

People facing job loss or salary cuts may be in financial distress and need funds urgently to meet their day-to-day expenses.

Get Cities: Skylines for $1 on the Humble Store

Most of the city builder's expansion packs have also been heavily discounted.

Martin: Two-metre social distancing 'not required by the science' and should be reviewed

The two-metre physical distancing guideline is 'not required by the science' and should be reviewed to allow Ireland's economy reopen, the Fianna Fáil leader has said.

No scientific basis to 20km travel rule, Micheál Martin says

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has said there is no scientific basis to the 20km rule under the next phase of the Dublin government's roadmap.

Alan Kelly begs Taoiseach to allow larger funerals

THE coronavirus rules limiting attendance at funerals to ten people are "too rigid" and should be changed, the Dáil has been told.

Scots mum dies of cancer after raising thousands for son who tragically passed from same disease

A MUM who raised thousands of pounds in memory of her eight-year-old son who died from cancer has sadly passed away from the same disease. Susan Hey, from Nairn, Inverness-shire, was diagnosed with…

Thousands raised for funeral of former Stafford FM DJ

Thousands of pounds has been raised for the funeral and memorial costs of a former Stafford FM presenter.

Loved ones pay tribute to Scots mum, 34, who died from breast cancer after fundraising £65,000

LOVED ones paid tribute after a mum who raised £65,000 to battle breast cancer died aged 34. Brave Dionne McIntosh was hailed for “always smiling” after she passed away from the disease on Sunday. …

PharmEasy, Amazon India tie up to enable digital payments using Amazon Pay

PharmEasy said it is encouraging digital and contactless payments that are not only convenient for its users, but also a must for their safety.

PharmEasy, Amazon Pay form tie-up for contactless payments

Online medicine and healthcare ordering app PharmEasy has collaborated with Amazon India to enable digital payments using the ‘Amazon Pay wallet’, as per the companies’ joint release.According to Phar

You could get a call from 9am telling you to isolate for 14 days

The self isolation request could become mandatory if not obeyed.

Testing Positive For COVID-19 Again After Recovery – What You Should Know

Recovered corona patients are not infectious.

Primary aldosterone may be main cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosterone - a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone - main cause of high blood pressure.

Excess of Aldosterone hormone common cause of high blood pressure

Primary aldosteronism is a condition where the adrenal glands produce too much of the hormone aldosterone, which causes high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.

New cancer immunotherapy targeting myeloid cells slows tumor growth

Checkpoint inhibitors, a type of immunotherapy, that target myeloid immune cells and slow tumor growth were discovered by a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and other institutions. Reporting in Nature Cancer, the researchers showed for the first time in human cells and a mouse model that inhibiting the c-Rel molecule in myeloid cells -- as opposed to lymphoid cells that today's immunotherapies target -- blocked the production of immune suppressor cells and significantly shrank tumors.

Team Inhibits Molecule in Myeloid Cells To Shrink Tumors

Inhibiting a molecule hijacked by tumor cells to suppress the immune system shrank tumors in cell and mouse models.

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Astronomers Spot Ancient ‘Ring of Fire’ Galaxy

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Why Do 44% of Republicans Believe Bill Gates Will Use Coronavirus Vaccines to Inject Them With Microchips?

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Remdesivir improves time to recovery in Covid-19 patients, says new study

The researchers, including those from the New York University in the US, found that remdesivir was most beneficial for hospitalised patients with severe disease requiring supplemental oxygen

Remdesivir Trial of Over 1,000 Patients Shows Drug Speeds Recovery From COVID-19 - Report

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A report based on partial data from a ten-nation trial of more than 1,000 patients hospitalised with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)...

Blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19

The hypothesis that blood clotting disorders may explain some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19, including respiratory failure and pulmonary fibrosis, was suggested in mid-April by researchers in Brazil affiliated with the University of São Paulo's Medical School (FM-USP) via an article accepted for publication by the Journal of Thrombosis.

Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates, guidelines

After months of being closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Walt Disney World and SeaWorld are ready to reopen.

COVID-19: Disney World set to reopen in July

Disney World has announced that it would be reopening its gates to visitors in July towards ending months of shuttering due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MP Hotels strengthens hygiene program as properties reopen

MUNICH – MP Hotels has been working steadily since March on a hygiene plan to address the risks of COVID19. Now after months of research and planning the budding hotel group is ready to announce its detailed action plan. The hotel group teamed up with global leader in hygiene, Ecolab and the internationally renowned health, safety and hygiene certification body, Cristal International Standards. The purpose is to come-up with a holistic program to ensure the safety of both guests and

Italy’s ancient city Pompeii reopens its ruins to public post-COVID-19 lockdown

The world-famous archaeological site reopened to the public as the COVID lockdown lifted

Iconic sites reopen as world eyes life after COVID-19 lockdown

More countries further eased coronavirus controls and reopened shuttered economies

Women with Neandertal gene give birth to more children

One in three women in Europe inherited the receptor for progesterone from Neandertals—a gene variant associated with increased fertility, fewer bleedings during early pregnancy and fewer miscarriages. ...

One in three European women has Neanderthal gene that increases their chances of giving birth to healthy children 

The study published by researchers at the Max Planck Institute found one in three women inherited their receptor for progesterone from our ancient cousins.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Dresden scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. A project team of Technische Universität Dresden and the Fraunhofer Institute for Material and Beam Technology IWS structured an aluminium plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort. The scientific evidence of the self-cleaning effect has been published in the journal 'Applied Surface Science'.

Clean without scrubbing and using chemicals

Scientists have developed a self-cleaning metallic surface. Engineers structured an aluminum plate with a laser process in such a way that water droplets no longer adhere and dirt particles can be removed from the surface - completely without chemical cleaning agents or additional effort.

Pandemic recovery funds could help jump-start European Green Deal initiative

The €750 billion recovery plan and the separate €1.1 trillion budget for 2021–27, which were unveiled Wednesday, have earmarked billions for renewable...

EU pledges €40b for ‘just transition’ from fossil fuels

BRUSSELS, May 27 — The European Commission has increased five-fold its proposed European Union fund to wean carbon-intensive regions off fossil fuels, with fresh cash from a new recovery fund to help Europe’s ailing economies rebound after the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are already...

Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis

Tech reboot in store for EU as plans recovery from crisis

Over 200 Bats Found Dead In Bihar; Swab Samples Sent For Testing To Find Out The Cause

The dead bats have been buried five-six feet beneath the ground in accordance with all medical procedures.

Panic After 200 Bats Found Dead in Bihar Village, Swab Samples Sent to Patna For Testing

The villagers were apprehensive as bats have been linked to the raging coronavirus pandemic, however, the exact reason for their death can only be ascertained after getting medical reports

Airline debt to balloon by 28% - Heavy new debt levels will weigh down recovery

GENEVA - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released an analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020. $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion), and loan guarantees ($12 billion). $52 billion is from commercial sources including commercial loans ($23 billion), capital market debt ($18 billion), debt from new operating leases ($5

Airline debt could rise to US$550 billion by year-end: IATA

IATA believes that the kind of financial support provided will influence the speed and strength of the airline industry recovery…

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Tiger that had killed shepherd near Hunsur trapped

Big cat injured due to territorial fight; to be shifted to Bengaluru Bannerghatta Biological Park Mysore/Mysuru: The tiger that had mauled a shepherd to death near Hunsur on Monday was trapped inside a cage late last night. A few remains of 65-year-old Jagadeesh was found near D. Haadi of Neralakuppe by the Forest Department officials...

Tiger that mauled tribal man to death trapped near Mysuru

It is the third one caught in the Bandipur-Nagarahole belt in the last 10 days

Baidu releases quantum machine learning toolkit on GitHub | ZDNet

Chinese tech giant's Paddle Quantum development toolkit now is available on GitHub, enabling developers to build and train quantum neural network models, and includes quantum computing applications.

Baidu open-sources Paddle Quantum toolkit for AI quantum computing research

Tech giant Baidu has released Paddle Quantum, a toolkit for AI quantum computing research that's available in open source on GitHub.

Covid-19: Dis-Chem at Ballito mall shuts down after staff member tests positive

The Dis-Chem pharmacy at the Ballito Junction mall has been shut down after a member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.

Dis-Chem at Ballito Junction shuts down after staff member tests positive

Close contacts of the affected person were immediately identified, placed in self-isolation and were being monitored, Dis-Chem said.

[LOOK] Mars Lost Its Original Atmosphere; Here's Why

Five years after NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft entered into orbit around Mars, data from the mission has led to the creation of a map of electric current systems in the Martian atmosphere.

Researchers Create Map of Electric Currents in Magnetosphere of Mars

Using five years of magnetic field data obtained by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN) spacecraft, a team of scientists has created the first-ever map of the electric current systems in the Martian induced magnetosphere.

COVID-19: US coronavirus death toll tops 100,000

World's worst-hit country passes grim milestone, with belief actual toll is higher

Covid-19 death toll in US has surpassed 100,000

The news comes as only half of Americans said they would be willing to get vaccinated if scientists are successful in developing a vaccine.

Cabinet ministers to meet CMO to discuss physical distancing rules

Cabinet ministers will meet the Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan this afternoon to discuss Ireland's physical distancing rules.

Ministers to question Dr Tony Holohan about 2 metre social distancing rule

Chief Medical Officer Dr Tony Holohan is set to brief ministers about ongoing measures in the battle against COVID-19 at Government Buildings today.

7 Technology Startups Using Science to Create Healthy Meat Alternatives

The lab-grown meats will taste just like your favorite dishes, maybe even better. Here are some companies that use science to create meat alternatives.

Craving Bread? Try These Healthy Bread Recipes That Still Taste Damn Good

To help my fellow bread-lovers out, I've compiled a list of healthy alternatives that still constitute as bread, but are packed with better nutrients.

Fears of coronavirus second wave prompt flu push at US pharmacies, drugmakers

US pharmacy chains are preparing a big push for flu vaccinations when the season kicks off in October, hoping to curb tens of thousands of serious cases that could coincide with a second wave of coronavirus infections.

Pharmacies Preparing For Increased Flu Shot Demand

Influenza vaccines do not protect people against COVID-19 disease

How to recover deleted Kik photos and messages

You already know what Kik is, an app where you are able to chat with your friends and meet new people as well. Everyone thought that Kik was shutting down

Finding Real Love Online

How to know you have found the right person and that person has found you.

‘Normal People’ star Daisy Edgar-Jones opened up about suffering with hypochondria

Daisy Edgar-Jones opened up about her mental health struggles on the “How to Fail” podcast with Elizabeth Day that was released last week. She said her anxiety often manifests as hypochondria, and she used to Google symptoms because it made her feel like she was in control.

'Normal People' star Daisy Edgar-Jones opened about up her anxiety and hypochondria, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - The "Normal People" star said her anxieties sometimes manifest as worries about her health, but she's learned to control it.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

South African places of worship to reopen from June

Africa’s most industrialised economy has been largely shut since late March, when the government enforced restrictions to stem the spread of the coronavirus, which has so far infected 23,615 people

South Africa begins diesel rationing

South Africa has implemented diesel rationing, as demand recovered more quickly than expected after a lockdown to control the spread of coronavirus was eased.

Assam: Over 2 lakh affected in flash floods triggered by Cyclone Amphan; more rainfall predicted for next 2-3 days

More than two lakh people in Assam are currently affected by the flash floods

Weatherman predicts rains over next five days in Hyderabad

After reeling under the scorching sun for more than a week now, the city could get some relief with the Regional Meteorological Centre predicting light to moderate rains for the next five days.

Wizards' John Wall says he's '110 percent' and 'itching' to return

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall declared himself fully recovered after two operations that sidelined him for the past 1½ years and said he is “itching” to get back on the court next season.

John Wall Says He’s ‘110 Percent’ Healthy, Hopes To Return To Wizards For 2020-21 Season

Although it doesn’t look like he will be returning to the Washington Wizards in time for the possible resumption of the 2019-20 NBA season, point guard John Wall was recently quoted as saying ...

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: 90pc of Covid-19 cases have made a full recovery

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Coronavirus Ireland Live Updates: Ryanair customers could be waiting up to six months for refund

Follow the latest coronavirus news in Ireland and across the world on the Independent.ie live blog.

Half the matter in the universe was missing – we found it hiding in the cosmos

Cosmologists had only been able to find half the matter that should exist in the universe. With the discovery of a new astronomical phenomenon and new telescopes, researchers just found the rest.

Mysterious Radio Bursts Reveal Missing Matter in Cosmos

sciencehabit writes: Roughly half of the "normal" matter in the universe -- the stuff that makes up stars, planets, and even us -- exists as mere wisps of material floating in intergalactic space, according to cosmologists. But astronomers had no good way to confirm that, until now. A new study has...

Do COVID-19 Mental Health Impacts Depend on Your Upbringing?

Specific character traits and attachment styles are likely to make some individuals more susceptible to psychological distress than others.

Reframe Stress

Experiencing positive emotions during difficult situations can help us cope with stress and benefit our well-being.

Only four Covid-19 deaths on Tuesday; 15 new fatal cases known

There were four patients with Covid-19 who were pronounced dead on Tuesday, according to the most current data available from public health agency RIVM. The four were included in an update that added

The 1918 Spanish flu: How lessons learned apply to today's COVID-19 pandemic

The 1918 H1N1 influenza pandemic, also known as the Spanish flu, was the most severe pandemic in modern history. About 675,000 deaths were reported in the United States.

DON'T FORGET DENTAL HEALTH DURING PANDEMIC

NEW DELHI, May 27: Don’t neglect your dental health during the pandemic, say experts.While dentists and dental hygienists may remind us of the importance of six-month visits, regular checkups might not be a reality—at least not in the short term.Here, Deanne Wallaert, public health dental hygiene practitioner, and Mark Wolff, professor of restorative dentistry, both at the University of Pennsylvania, share tips on how to maintain healthy teeth and gums even when a trip to the dentist isn’t in the cards—and what to expect when restrictions lift:Q: If routine dental care is off limits, are there any special precautions we should be taking to safeguard our dental health?A: Wallaert: There really are no special precautions during this time. It’s a matter of continuing with what the dental professional team has recommended all along. If you up your oral hygiene game, that’s going to help you get through this.Brushing: Never skip brushing before bed, and make sure you’re brushing twice a day for two minutes using fluoridated…

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts

COVID-19 here to stay till 2021: Health experts. Coronavirus is a '12-18 months' problem and the world is not going to be free of this till 2021, says Professor Ashish Jha.

How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days

While other governments have struggled to provide testing for their populations on a broad scale, China has embarked on a citywide campaign to prevent a resurgence of infections at all costs. It has succeeded, according to residents and Chinese news reports, by mobilizing thousands of medical and other workers and spending hundreds of millions of dollars.

How Wuhan tested 6.5 million for coronavirus in days

China News: In Wuhan, medical workers armed with coronavirus test swabs scoured construction sites and markets to look for itinerant workers while others made hou

Balochistan registers 16pc increase in Covid-19 recovery rate: spokesperson

QUETTA: Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani on Wednesday said that the recovery rate in the province, which had decreased to 13 per cent over the last few weeks, has risen to 29 per c

KP reimposes restrictions relaxed for Eidul Fitr

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Wednesday announced the reimposition of Covid-19 restrictions which were relaxed last week for Eidul Fitr.In a media talk, Adviser to KP Chief Minister

Prince William visits Albion and Villa during new show on men's mental health

Prince William pays a visit to West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa football clubs during an upcoming documentary on mental health.

Tyrone Mings opens up about pressure and mental health in new BBC One documentary

The programme features Prince William and others discussing men's mental health and also includes interviews with the likes of Frank Lampard and Joe Hart

Researchers warn against false negatives in COVID-19 diagnostic test

One of the most commonly used diagnostic tools, particularly during this pandemic, is the reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR), which uses a person's respiratory sample to detect viral particles and determine if the person may have been exposed to a virus.

Beware of False Negatives in Diagnostic Testing of COVID-19

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have found that the chance of a false negative result — when a virus is not detected in a person who actually is, or recently has been, infected — is greater than 1 in 5 and, at times, far higher.

MPA, NATO Ask Congress for Temporary Liability Relief as Businesses Reopen

The letter, sent by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and signed by over 200 trade and business groups, calls for Congress "to quickly enact temporary and targeted liability relief legislation related to the COVID-19 pandemic."

Red Cross urges halt to cyberattacks on healthcare sector amid COVID-19

May 26 (Reuters) - The Red Cross called for an end to cyberattacks on healthcare and medical research facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, in a letter published Tuesday and signed by a group of political and business figures.

COVID-19 Isn’t Caused by Bacteria

False information that claims COVID-19 is caused by a bacteria and can be easily treated started spreading by text message, and is now viral on social media. Actually, COVID-19 is caused by a virus and there is no treatment for it.

FALSE: COVID-19 is bacteria, can be cured by aspirin

COVID-19 is caused by a virus. The Italian Medicines Agency also does not include aspirin in its list of drugs made available for COVID-19 patients.

Amtrak to cut up to 20 percent of workers as coronavirus crushes ridership

Amtrak plans to slash up to 20 percent of its workforce as the coronavirus pandemic devastates its ridership and revenue, reports say.

Amtrak Plans Deep Workforce Cuts Ahead of Slow Pandemic Recovery

Amtrak projects ridership will return to just half of 2019 levels in its upcoming fiscal year beginning in October, Amtrak Chief Executive Officer William Flynn said in a memo to employees. 

UK clears NHS use of Gilead’s remdesivir for COVID-19 patients

The UK medicines regulator has cleared early access to Gilead Sciences’ coronavirus drug remdesivir for people hospitalised with severe coronavirus infection, although supplies will initially be limited.

Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine is approved

Britain’s 1st coronavirus medicine has been approved by regulators. The drug, according to reports, was initially intended for use on Ebola victims. Clinical trials suggest remdesivir can shorten recovery time for Covid-19 sufferers by an average of

CDC Changes Its Tune About Antibody Testing

Hmm.

CDC Cautions Against Using Antibody Tests For Decisions On Schools, Workplaces

Antibody tests often deliver false positives and shouldn’t be used as the basis for decision-making about returning to school or...

1,500 scientists call for voice at Cabinet to stop Ireland becoming science 'backwater'

More than 1,500 scientists, including many leading the fight against Covid-19, are calling for a voice for science at the Cabinet table.

1,500 scientists warn of third-level funding crisis

An open letter signed by 1,500 Irish scientists has warned of the funding crisis facing the country's third-level sector and called for the establishment of a government Department of Higher Education and Research, as a means of addressing it.

Swedish Health Authorities Discourage COVID-19 Hook-Ups, Endorse Sex in Solid Relationships

While the Swedish health authorities initially adopted a laissez-fair approach to the coronavirus epidemic and wouldn't interfere with their compatriots' sex lives...

Australian-born immunologist Sotiris Tsiodras: Greece would have 13,685 dead if action wasn’t taken

Given that in Greece less than 1% of the population was infected with coronavirus, the country's Health Ministry spokesperson and infectious diseases expert

Covid-19: Worried teachers petition govt over schools re-opening

Seven teachers’ unions yesterday petitioned Primary and Secondary Education minister Cain Mathema to stop the re-opening of schools until COVID-19 is effectively contained.

Duterte: No vaccine, no school opening

MANILA, Philippines (Inquirer/ANN) — President Rodrigo Duterte said late on Monday that he would not allow students to go back to school until a vaccine for COVID-19 was available, drawing objections from educators and lawmakers who insisted modifications to the learning system could be introduced to prevent a longer disruption of education forced by the new coronavirus pandemic.

Higher education system faces the inequities COVID-19 exposes

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a crisis across higher education, for both institutions and learners. But these new challenges are coming to rest on old inequalities that kept many low and middle-income ...

2 Reasons Why Flu Season Alongside Coronavirus May Be Overwhelming

This unprecedented combination will truly challenge healthcare systems and society in the coming months, for multiple reasons.

People are praising mental health's portrayal in Normal People

Last night saw Episode of Normal People air on RTÉ, and the reaction online has been overwhelmingly positive. Without spoiling too much, Episode 10 of Norma

There was a strong reaction to Paul Mescal’s portrayal of mental health in Normal People last night

The beautifully poignant scene has tugged on heartstrings of viewers all over the world and raised some vital mental health awareness during these strange times.

Mercury hits 50 degrees in Rajasthan’s Churu, says India Meteorological Department

India Meteorological Department (IMD) said severe heatwave conditions will prevail in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana today.

Kalaburgi district records maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius

Karnataka's Kalaburgi district recorded a maximum temperature of 44 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, as per information provided by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

EU pledges aid to Venezuelan refugees impacted by coronavirus pandemic

As Latin America becomes the new epicenter for the pandemic, the EU and Spain sought to raise awareness and aid to help Venezuelan refugees struggling from the migration and health crisis.

EU to unveil massive stimulus plan for post-coronavirus recovery

The aim is to help countries and sectors worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic recover quickly and protect the EU single market of 450 million people from being splintered by divergent economic growth and wealth levels as the 27-nation bloc emerges from its deepest ever recession expected this year.

Researchers have identified a potential method for treating triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at the University of Queensland may have found a way to improve treatment of triple-negative breast cancer.

Pregnancy reprograms breast cells, reducing cancer risk

Women who are pregnant before the age of 25 have a decreased risk of breast cancer throughout their lives. Searching for the mechanism behind this life-saver, CSHL researchers discovered that pregnancy reprograms the breast cells to turn off a cancer gene and turn on a gene that arrests cell growth.

Second trimester complications: Know all about it | TheHealthSite.com

The second trimester is more or less a peaceful time. But the growing foetus may still cause some discomfort. Read on to know more.

COVID-19 and dementia: What's the link? | TheHealthSite.com

According to a new study, having a faulty gene linked to dementia may double your risk of developing severe complications of COVID-19. Read on to know more.

The 2-metre rule is to stay in place, Holohan says

Taoiseach suggests the Covid-19 committee could examine the 2-metre issue

Official says defiant Michigan barbershop is health threat

A barbershop that refused to remain closed in compliance with Michigan's coronavirus restrictions poses an “imminent threat” to public health, the state's chief medical officer testified Wednesday.

Cambodia: Puffer fish poisoning kills two in Kampong Speu province

Two men from Kampong Speu province, Cambodia died after they ingested poisonous puffer fish Monday, according to a Phnom Penh Post report. In addition to the two fatalities, two women and one man from Srae Ken village recovered at the hospital. The group apparently caught the fish at O Toang Veal Lvea dam before preparing …

Virus patient given blood plasma, improves quickly

A New Hampshire man who was near death from the coronavirus has recovered after being given blood plasma from a former virus patient and is scheduled to be released Wednesday after more than six weeks

New toys for kids at hospital

A Penticton woman was inspired to start a campaign to give kids in the Penticton Regional Hospital pediatrics ward more toys to play with while they recover, and says the response from the community has been amazing.

Nurse describes 'frightening' experience of contracting Covid-19

An NHS staff worker who has recovered from Covid-19 has returned to the frontline at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital.

Mass screening for COVID-19 in containment zones and slums in Navi Mumbai

Thane Municipal Corporation recruits paramedical staff amid COVID crisis

MP district Burhanpur: More beds ready, need doctors

One month, 293 cases and 13 Covid deaths later, the main government healthcare facility has got more beds, but is still short of key equipment and doctors.

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'

'We're well prepared to handle any surge in COVID-19 cases'. 'States have done a tremendous job of identifying health facilities for COVID-19 care and equipping them well.'

Just half of Americans plan on getting Covid-19 vaccine, poll shows

The US could run up against another obstacle in its fight against coronavirus: vaccine refusal

New Poll Shows Only Half Of Americans Would Get A Covid-19 Vaccine Once Available

Would you get a coronavirus vaccine? Only half of Americans answer yes.

'You just gotta forestall that': Fauci discourages churches from distributing communion

Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of President Trump's leading medical advisers on the coronavirus pandemic, on Wednesday said that Christians who distribute communion during services should refrain from doing so.

Trump's devoted new press secretary is no different from her predecessors

Kayleigh McEnany offered a straight-faced defence of Trump’s wildest conspiracy theories during a Tuesday briefing

China's 'Batwoman' Virologist Warns That COVID-19 Is Just One Of More Possible Outbreaks

"If we don't study them, there will possibly be another outbreak and we wouldn't know about them."

Loyal Dog Spends Over 3 Months Waiting At Hospital For Owner Who Passed Away From COVID-19

"[Xiaobao] didn't know and just stayed in the hospital looking for him."

Alberta’s high number of kids with COVID-19 could aid Calgary research on the virus

University of Calgary researchers studying the genes and immune responses of children with COVID-19 say they have a huge opportunity in Alberta because of the relatively high number of confirmed cases.

Researchers to study the ability of optical radiation to disinfect surfaces

Now and in the months to come, hospitals and commercial buildings will be tasked with sanitizing large indoor environments to prevent the transmission of viruses like SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19.

No live audience in Miss Universe Philippines 2020 crowning in October

With major international events and large gatherings, including the 2020 Miss Universe pageant, in limbo due to the uncertain times brought about by the COVID-19 crisis, the finals of the new Miss Universe Philippines (MUPh) pageant has been moved to a later date.

League of various sectors of live events industry formed

Live Events was the first to feel the impact of the crisis when events were canceled as early as January 2020 when news of the pandemic broke out. Live Events is now deemed the last to recover.

Toronto releases maps showing COVID-19 hotspots

The virus is present in every single neighbourhood in the city

Wednesday’s coronavirus news roundup: Toronto releases map showing neighbourhoods hardest hit by COVID-19

Plus: Restaurants, bars, community centres to reopen in Manitoba next week; New Brunswick reports third new case of COVID-19 in Campbellton area;

40% of COVID-19 patients may be asymptomatic as disease progresses

May 27 (UPI) -- As many as 40 percent of patients with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic, according to a small analysis of cases in China published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.

Few in U.S. with private insurance receive opioid overdose follow-up treatment

May 27 (UPI) -- Fewer than 20 percent of people with private healthcare insurance who suffered a non-fatal opioid overdose ultimately receive abuse or addiction treatment, according to a study published Wednesday by JAMA Network Open.

Emerging antiviral may turn the tide for COVID-19 pandemic

Scientists everywhere are working overtime to develop treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.

Novel antiviral, antibacterial surface can reduce hospital-acquired infections

The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused an increased demand for antimicrobial treatments that can keep surfaces clean, particularly in health care settings.

People who test negative for coronavirus should still isolate for two weeks, says Irish GP

Exclusive: Dr Illona Duffy was out of work for three weeks battling the disease which she described as 'a scary time'

Roscrea meat factory staff retested for Covid-19

Almost 300 staff at the Rosderra Meats bacon factory in Roscrea will be tested this week in an attempt to ensure all cases of Covid-19 can be detected and contact traced. Testing of 286 staff at the P...

【健康百科】谁最早发现人类冠状病毒？

琼阿尔梅达（June Almeida）出生于苏格兰，父亲是当地一位巴士司机，16岁中学毕业，她即开始打工谋生。初中毕业后她不再接受正规的学校教育，而是到格拉斯哥皇家医院实验室当组织病理学技术员。几年后，她从苏格兰搬到伦敦并在1954年嫁给了委内瑞拉艺术家，生下女儿后便决定移民加拿大多伦多。据作家乔治温特斯（ George Winters）的记述，阿尔梅达在安大略省癌症研究所(Ontario Cancer Institute)掌握了出色的电子显微镜运用技巧，她甚至发明了一种病毒成像的方法：用抗体使病毒聚合。出色的天赋让她在英国同行中得到认可并于1964年被聘请回到英国，任职于伦敦的圣托马斯医院附属医学院。

Nkurenkuru Primary Healthcare contractor refuses to hand over the site to new contractors

-A contractor appointed to construct the Nkurenkuru Primary Healthcare facility in 2014, which is still not completed, is refusing to hand over the site to new contractors for the completion of the project.

China recovery inches up

China recovery inches up, via Capital Economics:

A few months of vaping puts healthy people on the brink of oral disease

The collection of oral bacteria in daily e-cigarette users' mouths is teeming with potent infection-causing organisms that put vapers at substantial risk for ailments ranging from gum disease to cancer, researchers found.

Technology is studied that could save 12% of the energy used in pressurized irrigation

A study, performed in two Andalusian provinces, analyzed the potential of producing electricity by means of recovering hydraulic energy by implanting new technology based on pumps working as turbines

Legislative Immunity

Legislative immunity does not protect statements Minnesota state Representative John Lesch made about St. Paul City Attorney Lyndsey Olson in a letter sent to the city’s mayor, the state’s Supreme Court ruled. Olson is suing Lesch for defamation. 

Scientists take first census of Arctic freshwater molluscs in 130 years

Based on previously released data and their own investigations, researchers at the St Petersburg University Laboratory of Macroecology and Biogeography of Invertebrates have assessed the diversity of ...

Hospitals turned their backs on us, say nurses with COVID-19

Staffers complain of unhygienic isolation facilities, lack of medical attention from employers, inadequate PPE

How private firm SpaceX is in charge of sending NASA astronauts in orbit

A successful launch on Wednesday could forever change how the world thinks about getting people to space

Hawley: Twitter Should Lose Tech Legal Immunity for Editorializing Speech

Josh Hawley sent a letter to Twitter, questioning why they should continue to receive legal immunity when they editorialize Trump's tweets.

OBC medical aspirants deprived of quota: Stalin

DMK president M.K.Stalin on Wednesday accused the Central government of depriving OBC students of their rightful quota in the admission to undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses und

Doing the MOST: China To Build 700 Key State Labs As Tencent Invests $70bn In Post-COVID-19 Recovery

A Chinese ministry has announced plans to boost national self-sufficiency in key industries by launching efforts to build hundreds of research laboratories. The news...

Is this really the elixir of youth? It took scientists years to develop, it costs £34 - Oh, and it’s got a ‘waiting list’ of 100,000 people

Claire Coleman examines the research behind No7 Advanced Retinol 1.5% Complex Night Concentrate as the anti-ageing night serum launches at Boots stores across the UK.

Empress Of Is Redefining What the Latinx Experience Sounds Like

Her latest project, I'm Your Empress Of, explores the aspects of her life and identity that have ultimately shaped her sound.

Firefighter mental health support fund goes untouched: Senate inquiry

Not a single cent has been spent of a fund set up to help frontline responders to the Black Summer bushfires deal with post-traumatic stress, senior government officials have confirmed.

The 2 astronauts flying SpaceX’s new Crew Dragon spaceship explain what it’s like to operate it

Nearly a decade ago, the space shuttle Atlantis landed in Cape Canaveral, Florida, for the last time. Not a single American rocket-and-spaceship system has launched into space since.

Meet Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken, 2 ‘badass’ astronauts, engineers, and dads who are poised to make history for SpaceX, NASA and the world

The ways in which NASA’s astronaut office picks a crew from the members of its esteemed corps is something of a mystery.

General Electric is selling off its home lighting business after nearly 130 years

After cycling through multiple CEOs, each with their own priorities, the company now has its hands in several different industries, ranging from aviation to healthcare to venture capital and finance.

Former police officer praises NHS staff in West Suffolk

A retired police officer now working as a non-executive director at the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (WSFT) has praised the efforts of staff during the coronavirus crisis.

Patterns in crop data reveal new insight about plants and their environments

A recently published study led by Iowa State University scientists applied a fresh perspective to vast amounts of data on rice plants to find better ways to predict plant performance and new insights ...

Arsenal legend Lauren details Thierry Henry and Patrick Vieira arguments during training

At the turn of the millennium Arsenal were regularly winning silverware but that mentality often saw training sessions get particularly heated

KSDP makes a remarkable turnaround

State government’s drug manufacturing facility records profit of ₹7.13 crore

Coronation Street's Jane Danson hints tragic Oliver ending 'could change Leanne'

Leanne fears son Oliver will be diagnosed with mitochondrial disease.

Solving COVID: May 27, 2020

Encouraging news about coronavirus antibodies, another vaccine starts human trials, and more

African Development Bank chief hits back over graft accusations

'I maintain my innocence with regard to trumped-up allegations that unjustly seek to impugn my honor and integrity, as well as the reputation of the African Development Bank,' says Akinwumi Adesina

Modern problems, primitive solutions: A glimpse into archaic protein synthesis systems

In cells, protein is synthesized based on the genetic code. Each protein is coded by the triplet combination of chemicals called nucleotides, and a continuous reading of any set of triplet codes will, ...

Environmentally friendly production of mandelic acid

Sometimes potentially useful enzymes are not easy to discover because their biocatalytic capabilities may go beyond their natural and thus known range of action. By recombining a newly discovered enzymatic ...

Scientists find optimal age of stem cells

Biophysicists from the Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology and Vladimirsky Moscow Regional Clinical Research Institute have determined the optimal age of reprogrammed stem cells suitable for restoring ...

Scientists develop the most heat-resistant material ever created

A group of scientists from NUST MISIS developed a ceramic material with the highest melting point among currently known compounds. Due to the unique combination of physical, mechanical and thermal properties, ...

Combating economic downturn post Covid-19 pandemic: Sync trade and FDI policies

Revise the existing institutional mechanisms for trade and investment policymaking to make policies more coherent and inclusive

Van der Waals junction spin valves without spacer layer

The fundamental principle of a spin valve is that the resistance is dependent on the parallel or antiparallel configurations of the two ferromagnetic electrodes, thus associating the magnetoresistance ...

In chimpanzees, females contribute to the protection of the territory

In many social species, including humans, even if large group sizes provide competitive advantages over smaller neighboring groups, the preponderant role of adult males in territoriality has often been ...

Modern biomechanical techniques used to explore ergonomic design of earliest human tools

Kent's School of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SSES) and School of Anthropology and Conservation (SAC) have collaborated on a research project to investigate the design of Lower and Middle Palaeolithic ...

Exclusive: Matt Gaetz Drafting Bill to Drop Big Tech's Legal Immunity over One-Sided 'Fact Checks'

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) will announce today that he is working with Republican members of the House Judiciary Committee to craft legislation that would strip social media giants of their Section 230 legal immunity if they fact check content on their platforms, according to a copy of his podcast which Breitbart News exclusively obtained.

A comeback in U.S. shale is at least a year away: Precision Drilling CEO

Even if the economy continues to recover and a second wave of the pandemic is less damaging than the first, U.S. shale drillers may still take at least a year before moving rigs back into the field, according to the leader of an oilfield-services company.

Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared

Shorter Scans and Better Image Quality: Deep Learning-Based MR Image Reconstruction Tech From GE Healthcare Now FDA Cleared

Solving battery-free devices' short-term memory loss

For decades, researchers have been searching for a better battery. Now an international team presents a bold new solution: ditch the battery altogether.

Irish firm donates hundreds of face-shields to homeless and healthcare workers

The face-coverings were given out to homeless shelters, grocery stores, healthcare workers, gardai and communities

Sebastian Kurz cautious on Commission’s €750B recovery blueprint

Austrian chancellor, a leader of EU’s frugal faction, tells POLITICO he sees some positives in proposal.

Scientists unravel secrets from the faults in our genes

Discovering what these genes are for, and how they work, is key to better health

800,000 medicines delivered to patients homes in Dubai during COVID-19

34,000 perscriptions and 270,000 types of medication delivered

Epizyme, Inc. Is Doing Everything Right But Its Shares Appear Fairly Priced

Tazverik's current FDA approval for an ultra-rare disease that, per our analysis, afflicts less than 200 patients/US/year (yes two-hundred, not a typo) & theref

Study finds large racial/ethnic differences in use of medication for OUD during pregnancy

Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women with opioid use disorder are significantly less likely to receive or to consistently use any medication to treat their opioid use disorder during pregnancy than their white non-Hispanic counterparts, according to a new study from Massachusetts General Hospital.

vivo donates smartphones for medical frontliners in mega swabbing facility

vivo has donated smartphone handsets to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) which is overseeing the conversion of existing venues and structures into quarantine facilities, swabbing centers, and isolation areas to combat the spread of COVID-19. Charisma Buan, vivo PR lead turned over the handsets to Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Committee Chairperson of DPWH’s Build, Build, Build infrastructure program. The units will be used by medical frontliners tasked to conduct COVID-19 mass testing on returning overseas Filipino workers at the Palacio de Maynila mega swabbing center along Roxas Boulevard. “We are pleased to contribute in our own way to the government’s efforts to detect COVID-19 cases. Our donation will help establish a means of communications among teams of frontliners in the mega swabbing facility and even with their families,” Buan said. vivo is a leading global technology company that is product-driven with core businesses including smart terminals and intelligent services. vivo is committed…

Battle ahead for EU's massive virus recovery plan

If passed, this proposal would be the biggest European Union stimulus package in history. But Germany predicts talks would drag on until the end of 2020.

Uncovering the role of membrane sugars in flu infection

The flu virus relies on using human cells to reproduce and spread. But before it even gets to the cell surface, the virus must navigate the tall, dense forest of sugar-coated proteins on the cell surface ...

As cases shoot up, more health workers fall prey

The influx of NoRKs poses a challenge to State’s health-care system

US: Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index recovers to -27 in May vs. -47 expected

The activity in the Federal Reserve's Fifth District's manufacturing sector continued to decline at a softer pace in May than it did in April with the

Would you let a stranger hypnotise you over Zoom? It’s the new way to treat isolation insomnia, so FLIC EVERETT gave it a whirl

Flic Everett has been struggling to sleep throughout lockdown. She gives her verdict on curing insomnia using a Zoom session with London-based hypnotherapist Abbey Robb.

United Way allocating $6.6M in federal funding to help with food security, youth mental health

Applications from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland charities being accepted for the emergency funding

ESRI warns against austerity measures in short-term as economy heals from the pandemic

The think-tank has sketched the likely impact of the virus across a range of Irish economic indicators.

White Rock, Surrey, Delta of particular interest in B.C.’s summer bat count

Biologist advises people to stay away from bats, as humans could spread COVID-19 to bat population

Poverty, lower education levels may double heart attack risk

May 27 (UPI) -- Lower socioeconomic status doubles a person's risk for a heart attack and the likelihood of dying from heart disease earlier in life, according to analysis published Wednesday in JAMA Cardiology.

Probing Luxury Shoppers in Perilous Times

New York-based Spark Ideas says it gets rich insights from luxury consumers through mobile ethnography.

Online sales surge helps Ralph Lauren recover in China

Ralph Lauren Corp reported a 15.4per cent fall in quarterly revenue on Wednesday after its outlets and department stores across the world were ...

USD/CAD recovers early lost ground, turns neutral around 1.3770-75 region

The USD/CAD pair has managed to rebound around 40 pips from daily swing lows and was last seen trading nearly unchanged for the day, comfortably above

Covid-19 vaccine could be ready by late June - UK scientists predict

Scientists have predicted that vaccine for coronavirus could be ready as soon as results of over 10,000 Covid-19 patients involved in a clinical trial is ready.

Similar to humans, chimpanzees develop slowly

Few species develop as slowly as humans, both in terms of developing adult skills and brain development. Human infants are born so underdeveloped that they cannot survive without adult care and feeding ...

Scientists propose novel electrode for efficient artificial synthesis of ammonia

Ammonia (NH3) is an important chemical in the industry and agriculture as well as an emerging energy carrier with large hydrogen content.

Mathematics can save lives at sea

Hundreds of people die at sea every year due to vessel and airplane accidents. Emergency teams have little time to rescue those in the water because the probability of finding a person alive plummets ...

Supercomputing aids scientists seeking therapies for deadly bacterial disease

Francisella tularensis, a bacterium that causes the illness tularemia (also known as "rabbit fever"), is one of the most hostile organisms on the planet. Once the bacterium enters the body and tularemia ...

Warren Buffett dumped the 'big 4' airline stocks in April. They've already recovered from the sell-off he sparked.

Warren Buffett's exit from the 'big four' airlines sparked a sell-off of their shares in early May. Shares in American, Delta, Southwest, and Un...

Most Americans Haven’t Stopped Trusting Scientists

It’s easy to look around right now and conclude that popular public opinion has turned against scientists. Twitter hashtags have urged the president to fire Ant…

A new scheme for satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer

Researchers at the University of Science and Technology of China have recently introduced a new satellite-based quantum-secure time transfer (QSTT) protocol that could enable more secure communications ...

Plant science discovery may help treat allergies and immune deficiencies

A collaboration led by Texas A&M AgriLife researchers has identified an early immune response step that could have broad-ranging implications for crop, animal and human health.

Sochaux complete signing of Paul Pogba's big brother Florentin

Paul Pogba's older brother Florentin Pogba has passed his medical and completed his signing for Sochaux in the French second division.

NSW's first family-sized recovery pod shipping container arrives at Nambucca

With spirit forged in flame, the young Nambucca Valley family refuse to yield after the Kian Rd bushfire.

The Fear Of Covid

We were given one N95 mask, one face shield, and a pair of goggles. The N95 was to be used all day, the face shield and goggles to be sanitized and reused daily.

IMMUNITY BOOSTING AAVA ALKALINE WATER EXTENDS HELPING HAND DURING THE CURRENT HEALTH CRISIS

The Coronavirus pandemic has made the world realize the value of a healthy lifestyle. In the absence of a solution or vaccine, the most effective prev

EU Commission updates working programme for 2020

The European Commission announced on Wednesday its updated work programme for 2020 as part of the EU's recovery plan. "The commission remains fully determined to deliver on its flagship initiatives, the European Green Deal and the Digital Strategy, as the...

Coronavirus Scotland: Junkie claimed he had Covid-19 during violent outburst when Glasgow chemist refused him methadone

A JUNKIE threatened to burn down a chemist, shoot a bystander and claimed he had coronavirus after being refused methadone. The 32-year-old went berserk after pharmacy staff in Glasgow denied him a…

Home gardeners can help the hungry by donating some harvest

Gardening’s popularity has surged during the coronavirus pandemic; it provides exercise, outdoor time, emotional well-being and wholesome produce. Home gard

Tasmania Uni ramps up space tracking capability

Partners with European Space Agency.

How will we receive signals from interstellar probes like Starshot?

In a few decades, the Breakthrough Starshot initiative hopes to send a sailcraft to the neighboring system of Alpha Centauri. Using a lightsail and a directed-energy laser array, a tiny spacecraft could ...

Tracking Australia's skills needs in real time

The labour market is now changing dramatically. It is even more important that skills mismatches do not drag on recovery.

Study Finds Vaping Puts an ‘Incredible Amount of Stress’ on Mouth Bacteria

Vaping’s potential harms may extend beyond the lungs, a new study published on Wednesday in Science Advances suggests. Looking at the mouths of young healthy vapers, the study found evidence of drastic changes to the oral microbiome – changes that could raise their future risk of gum disease.

ALEX BRUMMER: Landlords take a brutal beating... and the recovery is not going to be easy

Amid the constant tussle between commercial landlords and retailers it is the property owners who are often portrayed as villains. Traditional bugbears play their part in this.

Huge boost for International Foto Biennale

Councillors voted to give an enormous funding boost to the Ballarat International Foto Biennale in the hope a revamped event will help the city recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

Astronomer Andrew Fabian Wins Kavli Prize For Groundbreaking Work On Supermassive Black Holes

British astronomer Andrew Fabian has won the prestigious 2020 Kavli Prize in Astrophysics for his groundbreaking work on supermassive black holes. The Kavl

Experts seek 'technical breakthrough' amid scramble for rapid coronavirus tests by the fall

As the fall flu season approaches, experts are hard at work on rapid at-home coronavirus tests hoping to have them made widely available in the United States, seeking a "technical breakthrough." There's an ongoing scramble for "next-stage technologies" that could ultimately lead to widespread COVID-19 tests quickly providing results at home, The Wall Street Journal reports, and many developers are in on the effort. Among them are teams looking to use gene-editing technology, while OraSure Technologies says it's hoping to submit an at-home test to the FDA this September. There's also a Shark Tank-esque competition underway launched by the National Institutes of Health seeking to accelerate development of COVID-19 testing technologies, laying out an ambitious goal of making "millions of accurate and easy-to-use tests per week available to all Americans by the end of summer 2020," and according to the Journal, more than 280 groups have applied. But it's still an "open question" whether millions of rapid tests can…

Dr Tony Holohan rubbishes claims by Ryanair's Michael O’Leary that Irish people being punished by lockdown

Dr Holohan rejected several pleas for an easing of restrictions

Hawke’s Bay Regional Council Plans A Climate Smart Economic Recovery

Hawke’s Bay’s Regional Council is focussed on stimulating a climate smart recovery to address the economic challenges facing the region from both COVID-19 and the drought.

Coronavirus Vaccine development: Big success for GBRC! Decodes 131 genome sequences of SARS-CoV-2

The GBRC became the second institute in India after National Institute of Virology Pune, to decode the entire genome sequence of the SARS-CoV-2 on April 15.

Study shows children and adults have a comparable expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry-related genes

A recent paper by researchers from China demonstrated comparable expression levels of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) cell entry mediators in adults and children, suggesting that previously implied difference in viral-entry associated genes is likely not responsible for milder symptoms in children. The study is currently available on the medRxiv preprint server.

Comprehensive Sex Ed Proponents Teach Children Sexual ‘Pleasure'

Proponents of #SexEdForAll teach children should learn about sexual “pleasure” as part of what is considered “medically accurate” sex ed.

The Last of Us Part II Factions and Combat Detailed, Brutal New Gameplay Unveiled

Learn more about The Last of Us Part II's environments, factions, combat, and crafting, then check out a sledgehammer new gameplay sequence!

Top vaccine scientist says coronavirus is ‘almost perfectly human adapted’

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is “almost perfectly human adapted” — lending credence to the possibility it was man-made in a Chinese lab, a top Australian vaccine researcher

Creating Artificial Gravity in Space to Explore Beyond our Moon

If we plan to take long journeys through space or colonize other planets, the first step is going to be figuring out how to create artificial gravity in space.

Experiencing Shavuos as We Spiral Through Time

Our mission is to make this Shavuos the next step in our evolutionary spiral through time. We must not only re-accept what we have already accepted, we must take it to the next level,

Confirmed Covid-19 cases in SA spike to 25,937

The recoveries to date are 13,451, which translates to a recovery rate of 52%.

Overhauling our healthcare system: An open letter to Mr. President

I congratulate you for the decisive action on the closure of the country and efforts to trace, isolate and quarantine the COVID-19 index case

15 smart kiosks to be set up for COVID-19 testing

The State government in collaboration with Wipro GE Healthcare will set up 15 ‘smart kiosks’ across the State in the next few days for random population-based screening for COVID-19. The company’s ini

Vizag: Dr Sudhakar Rao alleges wrong medication at mental hospital

Visakhapatnam anesthetist Dr Sudhakar Rao Kolaventy wrote a letter to the medical superintendent of the mental hospital, where he has been lodged since May 16 on belief that he needs treatment for mental stress.

Asteroid, climate change not responsible for mass extinction 215 million years ago

A team of University of Rhode Island scientists and statisticians conducted a sophisticated quantitative analysis of a mass extinction that occurred 215 million years ago and found that the cause of the ...

A new approach to predict the evolutionary mechanisms of melanoma

Melanoma is a malignant tumour resulting from the transformation of melanocytes, the cells in the skin that undertake to synthesise melanin, a complex polymer which protects us from the negative effects of solar radiation.

Migratory Birds Are Failing to Adapt to Climate Change

New research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on Tuesday shows that the climate crisis may be seriously messing with North American birds’ migration patterns, and the consequences could be dire.

Scientists Record Rarely Heard Sounds Made by Narwhals

Marine biologists, with help from Inuit whalers, have assembled an unprecedented collection of narwhal vocalisations, offering fresh insights into the behaviours of these near-mythical creatures.

Chyawanprash sales jump 4 times due to coronavirus, says Dabur; key takeaways from Q4 results

As the coronavirus pandemic hit billions of lives, consumers’ renewed focus on immunity boosting and healthcare brands has led to FMCG major Dabur witnessing an exponential growth in the sales of its chyawanprash range.

Covid-19: Kent RO withdraws ad against house helps kneading dough, issues apology

The healthcare products company had claimed that their machine should be used to knead dough as ‘her hands may be infected’.

Moral Choice Machine: AI May Replicate Human Values to Make Decisions, Study Finds

A neural network has “read” religious texts, books and news articles from different periods in history to make human-like moral choices. Scientists believe that their...

Vaping for just a few months puts young, healthy people at risk of oral health problems including gum disease and cancer, study shows

A study from Ohio State University found vaping for only a short period of time, just a handful of months, can lead to significant health problems such as gum disease and oral cancer.

Pandemic Magnifies South Africa’s Mental Health Care Problems, Experts Say  

“While clinics and hospitals are open, very few of them still pay attention to current mental healthcare users during this time. And also, there is no screening for mental health during COVID-19 screening and testing, because of the combination of these challenge."

Dollar treads water against euro; yuan sinks on US-China tensions

NEW YORK, May 28 — The dollar steadied against the euro yesterday even as the common currency remained supported by news of a proposal for an economic recovery package to help the euro zone region recover from the coronavirus pandemic. The euro was up 0.03 per cent against the dollar at...

Punjab decides to hike MBBS fee in govt, private colleges

With the massive surge in the price index in the years thereafter, these colleges are facing fiscal problems and are unable to meet the norms of Medical Council of India, thus necessitating a fee hike

Cancer Vaccine Herbalist Fronts Covid-19 Cure

A herbalist, who a few years ago made waves with a purported cancer vaccine is now claiming to have concocted a...

Trinity Biotech expects Covid-19 immunity test to be authorised shortly

Irish life sciences company also at advanced stage in developing 12-minute diagnosis test

Amid lockdown, are chemotherapy and cancer care at home the way forward?

The rapid spread of SARS-CoV-2, combined with an unprecedented, near-complete global lockdown, has prompted cancer patients to seek healthcare at home. This has provided a window for healthcare companies to offer home services.

New clues to deep earthquake mystery

A new understanding of our planet's deepest earthquakes could help unravel one of the most mysterious geophysical processes on Earth.

Varadkar says roadmap for reopening may be accelerated if numbers allow

The Taoiseach has said some sections of the roadmap for reopening could be brought forward if the...

Commercial crew astronauts accept risks of test flight

The Crew Dragon astronauts say they understand and accept the risks of a new spacecraft, which they believe can’t be boiled down to a single number.

Victor Davis Hanson: The spreading debt virus — 5 potential cures for $30 trillion problem

The massive borrowing is being driven both by prior budget profligacy and a hurried effort by to pump liquidity into a quarantined America.  

A potential explanation for urban smog: Aerosol particle growth higher in cold climates

The effect of nitric acid on aerosol particles in the atmosphere may offer an explanation for the smog seen engulfing cities on frosty days. Under laboratory conditions, researchers at CERN in Switzerland ...

Diminishing Our Image: Preparing for Shavuot – The Science of Kabbalah [audio]

This week in preparation for Shavuot our team speaks about the weekly Torah portion of Naso. How we are to understand the ritual of the Sotah, the woman suspected of committing adultery and the juxtaposition of the Nazir. The Nazirite who takes a vow to refrain from drinking wine or having anything made from grapes. Rabbi Yitzchak and William speak about both of these concepts connecting back to the sin in the Garden of Eden, and how all this relates to our own preparation for the reception of the holy Torah on Shavuot.

Artificial intelligence reveals mechanism for kin selection in a wild primate

More like mom or dad? Human babies always get this curious look on their face combined with the question whom the child resembles most. The answers vary depending on the degree of kinship, gender and ...

Lockdown has made people mentally unstable: Sakshi reacts sharply to #DhoniRetires and then deletes tweet

Sakshi Singh came up with a sharp response to rumours of MS Dhoni's retirement on social media. Minutes after her tweet went viral, she deleted it.

Hanging ten! Amazing images show eight-year-old rescue dog Sugar SURFING in California

Sugar, an eight-year-old rescue dog lives near Huntington Beach, California, with her owner, athlete and recovering drug addict Ryan Rustan, 39.

'Safety stamp' launched by World Travel & Tourism Council for 'hygienic' destinations and businesses in bid to reassure holidaymakers and speed up tourism recovery

The stamp will allow travellers 'to recognise governments and businesses around the world which have adopted health and hygiene global protocols', so they can experience 'safe travels'.

KDF Soldiers, Police Officer Shoot At Each Other In Mistaken Identity Case

Two Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) soldiers and a police officer collided in a mistaken identity case, shot each other incurring serious injuries in Bura, Garissa county.K24 reports that the two gro

The Trip Aboard Carnival Cruises Stock Will Be Stormy

There is a new normal coming so CCL stock will have to face a new reality. This is especially true if there is a delay in the vaccine.

Govt. to foot quarantinebill of needy returnees

Centre’s directive caused confusion: CM

Karnataka to have a state health registry, pilot project from Chikkaballapura

'A first of its kind initiative 'State Health Register' will be a robust and standardized health repository of all citizens,' Karnataka’s Medical Education Minister K.Sudhakar said in a statement.

Canadian researcher who falsified scientific data wins medical licence back

In a recent 3-2 decision, a disciplinary committee with Ontario’s medical regulator concluded Dr. Sophie Jamal had shown remorse, had been punished enough, and was at no risk to reoffend

Google’s federated analytics method could analyze end user data without invading privacy

Google's federated analytics techniques, which power features like Now Playing, could be used to analyze end user data without invading privacy.

The Reason Some People Never Return Shopping Carts, According to Science

Leaving a cart abandoned in a parking lot is a social nuisance. What drives people to practice poor supermarket etiquette?

Emotional Scots mum thanks schoolmates for rallying around 5-year-old battling rare cancer

Ace Ward has no immune system and almost died after catching a cold last week.

Scots mum loses cancer battle aged just 34 after raising over £65k to fight disease

Dionne McIntosh was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her 30th birthday but turned her efforts to supporting others who were also battling the disease.

Mum of four ‘devastated’ as Devin, 2, diagnosed with cancer during lockdown

A mother of four is urging people to seek medical advice if they have any health concerns after her toddler son was diagnosed with cancer during the coronavirus lockdown.

Locked Up ‘Pharma Bro’ Spurns Deal on Drug-Hike Suit

During a telephone conference Wednesday over Martin Shkreli's pharmaceutical price-rigging, the Federal Trade Commission reported little progress on court-ordered settlement talks.

British bodybuilder beats 1% chance of surviving Covid-19

A British bodybuilder who was given just a 1% chance of surviving coronavirus has made a miracle recovery after 50 days on a ventilator. Burly bodybuilder S

‘Trigonometry’ Review: Romantic Drama Should Be Your Top HBO Max TV Priority

Ariane Labed, Gary Carr, and Thalissa Teixeira star in this BBC import that gently captures the evolution of feelings between a couple and the woman who leases a room in their London flat.

Ivy Center opens new clinical trial to evaluate experimental drug cocktail for glioblastoma

The Ivy Brain Tumor Center at Barrow Neurological Institute announced that patient recruitment has opened for a new Phase 0 clinical trial to evaluate two targeted therapy drugs, abemaciclib and LY3214996.

Microsoft’s new Trove app is designed to help you get paid for your pictures

AI projects live and breathe data, and Microsoft’s latest Garage project is designed to connect photographers who take pictures with data scientist who want to pay them for their collection. Trove is an app for iOS and Android that provides people with an opportunity to contribute to AI projects by submitting photos that developers can […]

Scientists discover two anti-inflammatory drugs that inhibit COVID-19 infection

Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and its rapid spread, the scientific community has been working on developing an effective treatment for the virus responsible for the disease.

Major Peshawar hospital refusing new virus patients after reaching full capacity

Hayatabad Medical Complex says patient inflow has increased 3 to 4 times in the last two weeks.

Nursing homes risk 'was low' if guidance was adhered to - report

A Department of Health report examining the spread of Covid-19 through Ireland's nursing homes says the risk of the disease getting in "would have been low"...

Scientists are using AI to predict which lung cancer patients will relapse

A new AI tool could predict which lung cancer patients will suffer a relapse by analyzing genetic data and pathology images

Scientists find more genes linked to problem drinking

It was already known that genetics can play a role in drinking problems, but now researchers have identified additional gene variants that could help identify many more at-risk people.

Quest Diagnostics offers U.S. employers coronavirus testing as workers return

(Reuters) - Quest Diagnostics Inc on Wednesday started offering blood tests, temperature monitoring and other tailored services to U.S. employers as they attempt to reopen factories and offices after months under coronavirus-led lockdowns.

Ireland may decide next week to speed up reopening plan

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland may next week speed up the reopening of its economy if coronavirus infections remain low, Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday, though its chief medical officer said he was likely to advise against any such move.

Timepass with Gautham Menon | 'There will be an explosion of medical thrillers now'

The free-wheeling conversation organised by The New Indian Express also saw Gautham touch upon content for digital platforms, something that he wished more filmmakers would take to.

Police forces across Canada expand ballistics imaging efforts, driven by slowdown in RCMP testing

Ballistics imaging helps police determine if one gun was used in multiple shootings

“Slick” Julia Lyons: The Con Artist Who Posed as a Nurse During the 1918 Flu Pandemic—Then Robbed Her Patients

When Chicago was in desperate need of at-home nurses, one dastardly schemer named Julia Lyons saw an opportunity to turn a profit.

Dechra Granted Clearance To Acquire Osurnia From Elanco

The Commerce Commission has granted clearance to Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC, Dechra Limited and Dechra Veterinary Products LLC to acquire the assets, rights and liabilities relating to Osurnia from Elanco Tiergesundheit AG.

Helping supply chains recover

Not a fiscal stimulus, but cutting government expenditure, removing price controls, and opening up trade will help

Karnataka has 60 ICMR-approved labs now

They have an overall testing capacity of nearly 13,000 samples a day

Misusing the Bible Against Vaccination

Invoking the Bible and God is intended not as a stimulus to further debate, but rather as an argument- stopper: God is against it; no further discussion, research or argument is necessary; the debate is over.

Free drive-thru testing for coronavirus, antibody will be offered on Big Isle this weekend | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

The Premier Medical Group is offering free drive-thru screening and testing for COVID-19 on Friday in Kona, and Saturday in Waikoloa. Antibody testing will also be available to those who meet specific criteria at both events.

Big Bang missing matter finally found in WA breakthrough needed to better map our universe

After almost 30 years of searching the universe, astronomers using WA’s state-of-the-art telescope have finally solved the mystery of “missing matter” tracing back to the Big Bang.

New Zealand discharges last coronavirus patient from hospital

New Zealand no longer has any coronavirus patients being treated in hospitals, the latest positive milestone in its battle against the infectious disease.

In Rare Decision, Federal Court Refuses to Grant Qualified Immunity to Overzealous Cop

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit refused to grant Clovis, New Mexico police officer Brent Aguilar the controversial shield of qualified immunity after he arrested Jorge Ray Corona for resisting arrest and concealing his identity "after he did not produce identification in response to the officer’s demand for ID."

Coronavirus Live Updates: Read The Latest About The COVID-19 Outbreak

Stay up to date as we cover the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects across the world.

Four-pill drug combo may protect patients with heart failure

Many patients with heart failure might live years longer if they were on a combination of newer medications, a study suggests.

Contest: Win a Steam copy of hellish twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis

In today's contest you can win a Steam Early Access copy of roguelike twin stick shooter I, Dracula: Genesis! Ever since the days of Gauntlet, I've always enjoyed what has now become the twin stick shooter. It can be chaotic and difficult a...

Coronavirus News: Yonkers students who lost teacher find relief in virtual horse therapy

Students at a Westchester County school who lost a beloved teacher's aide due to the coronavirus are finding comfort from an unexpected source: Livestreamed horse therapy.

Conviction quashed in appeal case over judge’s ‘boring’ comment

Victoria's appeals court has quashed a murder conviction after a woman said a judge's comments about her "boring" lawyer caused a miscarriage of justice.

How long are your afternoon naps? It shouldn’t be more than 30mins, an expert on BBC’s The Science of Sleep says

Stayed up last night to catch up on the hottest drama series? With working from home becoming a norm, chances are, you’ll be tempted to take a nap during your lunch break.

Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites

Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University ...

Upgrade for discovery: how TPU engineers improved the hadron collider

The upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), where participate team of TPU researchers, including senior teacher Gennady Panshin, was suspended due to a pandemic, and Tomsk resident returned home. How the regime was tightened at the world's largest particle accelerator and how polytechnics improved the LHC work - in the material of RIA Tomsk.

The coronavirus has killed more than 100,000 Americans in just over 4 months

More than 100,000 Americans have died from the new coronavirus. That’s nearly one-third of the worldwide total.

Fauci Wants To Make Masks A ‘Symbol’ Of What The Public Should Be Doing

The country’s top infectious disease expert on Wednesday urged the public to comply with mask-wearing requirements as the easing of...

Child's body pulled from river close to where missing toddlers last seen holding hands

The body of a child has been recovered from a river in Tulsa in Oklahoma, but has not yet been identified. Fears are growing it may be linked to missing toddlers Miracle and Tony Crook who police believe may have come to harm

Findings provide new insights into future cancer treatment

An early age of pregnancy (25 years and younger) is known to reduce the overall risk of breast cancer by over 30%. CSHL Assistant Professor Camila dos Santos spent several years teasing out the molecular details behind the protective effects of pregnancy.

Race Across The World star Jo is officially in remission after cancer returned

Amazing news!

Favipiravir drug working better on Covid patients

Hyderabad: City-based pharma firm Raghava Life Sciences Pvt Limited (RLS), which is into API production, on Wednesday claimed Favipiravir antiviral drug has been producing better results in treating...

Cosmic bursts unveil universe’s missing matter

Scientists don't yet know what causes them, but it must involve incredible energy, equivalent to the amount released by the sun in 80 years

Terry Crews says wife is '100 percent cancer free' on 'The View'

May 27 (UPI) -- Terry Crews gave an update on his wife Rebecca King-Crews' health on The View, stating that she is now cancer free.

New Jersey businesses seek reopening plan as they worry about survival