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weight loss - reducing inflammatuion may be the key | TheHealthSite.com
Weight loss - Your weight gain may be due to inflammation. But you can still lose weight by following our easy and safe tips.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures
A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
A Southern California aquarium has successfully bred the rare weedy sea dragon, the lesser known cousin of the sea horse that resembles seaweed when floating.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Here’s the One Thing Not to Do on Valentine’s Day
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
‘Students should return to school only when safety is ensured’: Deputy PM - VnExpress International
Schools need to ensure they are free of novel coronavirus infection before letting students return to class, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China
Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.
Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season
Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...
Who owns your (valuable) health data?
There's a mass of information on you out there: not just medical records, but also that compiled by trackers we wear and download. No wonder it's so valuable.
Meteor Shower Lights-up the Sky in India’s Rajasthan – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): CCTV footage from the Indian city of Alwar in Rajasthan state shows lightning strikes and a meteor shower in the area.
Duroflex Orthopaedic Mattress Range; What makes it unique
Taking the mattress industry by storm, Duroflex Mattresses recently launched India’s only certified Orthopaedic Mattress range. It is tested and recommended by the National Health Academy.This comes a
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state
IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release, IP3Rs integrate signals from different cellular pathways and metabolic states. Not surprisingly, ...
Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...
The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape
Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.
AI algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often end up punishing the poor instead
States are increasingly turning to machine learning and algorithms to detect fraud in food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare programs – despite little evidence of actual fraud.
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Coronavirus in B.C. Interior
UPDATE 2 p.m. A fifth case of the novel coronavirus has been presumptively confirmed in British Columbia, bringing the total number of cases in Canada to eight.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
'My Gyno Anxiety Was So Bad, I Used To Nearly Pass Out During Pelvic Exams'
my gynecologist asked as I scooted back on the pelvic exam table, the crinkly white paper bunching up under my bare butt.
Top White House official suggests China is not being 'honest' and has 'motives' in the coronavirus fight, as Beijing faces suspicion over how it records infections
China has altered some of its figures for how many people are infected by the coronavirus, adding to suspicion about how its handling the crisis.
Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa
Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya
Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level
For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
Lacking in Charm: Pit Viper Bit Famous Indian Snake Rescuer Who Is Now Under Watch for 72 Hours
New Delhi (Sputnik): A renowned wildlife conservationist from India, who has captured over 50,000 stray snakes, was rushed to hospital in the state of Kerala after a deadly pit viper bit him during a rescue operation.
Coronavirus cases surge for 2nd day after China revises diagnosis criteria
China on Friday confirmed another 5,090 coronavirus infections, and 121 more deaths, bringing the death toll near 1,400, according to The Associated Press. The country has seen a surge in new cases for the last two days since health authorities in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, changed the way they identify infections, with most of the new cases based on a physician's diagnosis before lab results come back. The surge in confirmed cases has dampened hope that the spread of the flu-like virus was slowing, but health experts say the higher numbers are partly due to the new methodology. "I suspect but can't be certain that the underlying trend is still downwards," said Paul Hunter, a professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia in England. Harold Maass
From Tokyo to Wakayama to Okinawa, Japan on edge as COVID-19 spreads
Japan was on high alert Friday due to the rising number of confirmed COVID-19 cases nationwide, including that of two taxi drivers and a doctor, as well as
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
sweet potatoes - add this food to your daily diet | TheHealthSite.com
The humble sweet potatoes come packed with a variety of nutrients that offer an instant health boost. Know why you must add this to your regular diet.
Japan Atomic accused of altering data about fault under Tsuruga reactor
The Nuclear Regulation Authority on Friday accused Japan Atomic Power Co. of modifying the original geological data used to determine whether a fault under
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
'Gold pits have become tombs': mining leaves a tragic legacy in Cameroon
The ruthless quest for gold in eastern Cameroon has left the landscape peppered with deadly open pits
Barbarians Worshipped Meteorites in Pagan Temple
Originally published in September 1899
It Was Over 20°C In Antarctica Last Week
Just days after mainland Antarctica tipped a record temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), there are fresh reports of yet another record in the region: a positive
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus
Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.
A growing presence on the farm: Robots
The robot, named TerraSentia, resembled a souped up version of a lawn mower, with all-terrain wheels and a high-resolution camera on each side.
Tech challenges can be turned into opportunities: RGUKT Chancellor
‘Experiment on to provide the best quality education to the top 1% of rural undergraduates’
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans
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Coronavirus: Third Indian on cruise ship in Japan tests positive; all are doing well, says embassy
They have been taken to ‘hospitals for further treatment and quarantine’.
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
15-year-old Nigerian uses drip set, syringe and condemned lap battery to create an excavator
BBC News Africa in a documentary has unveiled one young kid from his corner in Nigeria making mindblowing inventions from materials that seem
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 percent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
What Did a Divorced Pamela Anderson Want From Vladimir Putin?
The former ‘Baywatch’ star actively campaigns for environmental conservation and animal rights groups, and has previously petitioned the Russian government to protect sea animals.
Ibrah One Claims He Has Found A Cure For CoronaVirus
Ghanaian socialite, Ibrah One has dramatically claimed he has found the cure for Coronavirus and claims he's ready to kiss an infected patient as proof of the potency of his new discovery
"We don't give children the freedom to play" says designer Cas Holman
American toy designer Cas Holman advocates "open-ended play". She tells Dezeen that with children's lives becoming increasingly regimented, we need to let them play more freely.
China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'
Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.
TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP
Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur
When your baby needs a heart, it means waiting for another child to die
This is a story of two couples, once strangers, living two hours apart, and the heart of one baby now beating in the chest of another
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
Could you be suffering from sexsomnia? Here’s what you need to know
Patients with sexsomnia could even rape their partners in their sleep
Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 to be declared shortly
The SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 will be declared today. The same once declared will be available on the official website.
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
Tipperary girl Sophie, 7, is hoping to make her dream come true
Her smile just brightens the darkest of days
Coronavirus a lesson in compassion: Recovered patient
Taiwanese businessman reminds public to be compassionate with those who have fallen ill
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
Programme to reduce AIDS-related deaths gets $784 million
The National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica initiative has been allocated $784 million in the 2020/2021 Budget, now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project is to reduce AIDS-related deaths by reaching at-risk individuals...
CBSE 10th & 12th exam to begin from February 15; here's what to know
The examinations for the Class X will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 20TH March 2020 and Class XII will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 30TH March 2020. Elaborate arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of the exams, said Anurag Tripati, Secretary of CBSE in a statement.
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique
A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
Ice Dropped Down A 450-Foot Hole Sounds Exactly Like A Laser Gun Battle
Have you ever wondered what ice may sound like dropped down a deep icy well? Now, you don’t have to because scientists have just revealed it, and whatever
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...
Canadian health workers assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contract coronavirus on cruise ship
Some 3,500 passengers on the ship are under quarantine and 218 people have tested positive for the coronavirus
Japan to step up efforts on coronavirus testing, containment after first death
Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and containment efforts for the coronavirus after suffering its first death and the confirmation of new cases, including a doctor and a taxi driver.
This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect
Coronavirus: 'Follow Airport-like Procedures', MHA Issues Advisory to ITBP, SSB
The ITBP is providing the inmates, including seven Maldivians, basic amenities like food, bed, television, internet and indoor games facility at its centre
You didn’t touch these Jellyfish, but they can sting you with tiny grenades
Cassiopea xamachana, a species of upside-down jellyfish, emits tiny balls of stinging cells that then swim around on their own and sting anything in their path.
Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good
Batting down conspiracy theories about disease outbreaks such as that of the new coronavirus may prove counterproductive to public health efforts
China expands chaotic dragnet in coronavirus crackdown
China’s leaders expanded a mass roundup of people possibly sickened with the coronavirus Thursday, widening their dragnet well beyond the epicenter of the outbreak to at least two more cities in what the government has called a 'wartime' campaign to stamp out the epidemic.
Polluted Droplets Stay In Air For Hours If You Flush Without Closing The Toilet Lid
Closing the lid doesn't help, either.
David Attenborough Edinburgh event features 'vegetarian only' menu for 'environmental' reasons
World-famous broadcaster and scientist David Attenborough is due to speak at a climate change event in Edinburgh where the menu will only feature vegetarian options.
New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes
Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.
Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones
IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation
The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.
U.N. Seeks Climate Policy Advice from Video Game Players
The United Nations wants engage video game players around the world and ask their advice on future "climate change" policies.
How to ensure the elderly do not suffer from malnutrition
Let's start by looking at the reasons that lead to malnutrition in the elderly.
Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’
Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the ACP's programme manager.
Symptoms of coronavirus: Can you tell if your cold or flu is actually Covid-19?
What symptoms do you need to be aware of?
SSC announced result dates for pending exams: From CHSL to JE, check details
SSC recruitment 2020: One of the most awaited SSC CGL paper III 2018 exam will be announced on May 8, 2020 as per the recent notice by the SSC.
Boredom is but a window to a sunny day beyond the gloom
Feeling bored? Instead of fighting it, embrace boredom, make friends with it, learn from it, and see where it takes you
How big is the universe? - Skywatching
This might sound like the ultimate unanswerable question, but thanks to astronomical knowledge accumulated over many centuries, and the power of modern astronomical instruments, we can make a guess. To do this we have three main tools.
How A Malaysian Man Livestreams To Pay For His Sick Wife's Monthly RM9,000 Medications
Because her illness is so rare, the medication is not subsidised in Malaysia.
DRC: controversy over road infrastructure project [Morning Call]
Controversy in Kinshasa over President Félix Tshisekedi's infrastructure development project called "Hundred Days Emergency Program". Investigation launched over suspected embezzlement of funds
Caution notice from COMED-K
The Consortium of Medical Engineering and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) has issued caution note for students registering for Under Graduate entrance test during 2020-21 academic year scheduled to be held on May 10th 2020.
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Snapchat is 'here for you' with new mental health feature
At a time when cyberbullying and unhealthy messaging are running rampant online, social networking sites are grappling with how to address it.
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
What you need to know about that mysterious Chinese coronavirus
2019-nCoV, a never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading. How worried should you be?
The life-and-death consequences of naming the coronavirus
A bad name for an illness can be dangerous. That’s why it took so long to settle on Covid-19.
Study On Misogynist Men's Groups On The Internet Confirms The Obvious
I'm sure if you've been online and strayed off of the Baby Shark music video on YouTube onto Reddit, Twitter, or even the comments section of the Baby Shar
Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results
As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...
4-Week Weight Loss Exercise Plan to Shed Pounds Fast
What Is the Best Weight Loss Exercise Plan for You? Read about our tips and tricks to losing the most weight you can while staying safe!
Bauchi govt expresses delight as EU-UNICEF handover PHC facility
Bauchi state government has expressed delight at the completion of the 40th renovated Primary Healthcare Clinic (PHC) by United Nations Chi
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors-The oldest sister is a neuro-surgeon,the second is a gynacologist
Should you drink alkaline water?
Should you make alkaline water a regular part of your diet?
The secret search for giants' bones that has iwi and archaeologists worried
A secretive group excavating a cave near Huntly believe it's filled with a race of pre-Polynesian giants' skeletons, but iwi and archaeologists have serious concerns, reports RNZ's Susan Strongman. Archaeologists say a group of people tunnelling into the side of a country road in search of a race
MTN collects 400 pints of blood on Val's day in Volta, Oti Regions
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Oh Yeah, Betelgeuse Is Definitely Looking Weirder
At this point, we’re all crossing our fingers that the dying star Betelgeuse will hurry up and explode already, because who doesn’t love a good show? The red giant star (visible in the constellation Orion) has been growing dimmer since late last year, leading many to speculate it could soon go supernova. Scientists operating the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope have released new images of the supergiant star—and yep, it looks weird.
Whangarei - Reduce Water Use By 20% To Delay Restrictions
If Whangārei residents can reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent they might keep the District’s water restrictions away for a few weeks yet.
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says affected person is foreigner
Egypt has just confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country, becoming the first known person on the African continent to have contracted the virus. The deadly virus which has killed almost 1,400 people, and left
With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges
The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical
Say Hello to the Top-Rated Cleansers For Acne-Prone Skin at Sephora — and Bye to Breakouts
You may worry that not cleaning your face every night before bed will cause breakouts (among other problems), but what if the face wash you're using is
9 programs exceed expectations in latest educator preparation report card
The Tennessee Board of Education said nine educators exceeded expectations in their preparation of Tennessee's future teachers and school leaders.
Second pediatric flu death occurs in Arizona during 2019-20 season
The second pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season has been reported, according to officials.
PFD completes afforestation on 250 acres in Murree
LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD) has completed forestation of marginal lands stretched on an area of 250 acres in Murree at a cost of Rs51.300 million.The project was started in 2015 wit
Escape From Quarantine: Russian Flees After Negative Coronavirus Tests
Alla Ilyina fell sick after returning home to Russia from China and was held in isolation at a St. Petersburg hospital. But after she tested negative twice for coronavirus, she decided there was no reason to stick around.
Patient like the earth
The earth supports every form of life, whether plant, animal or human, and sustains all life, and so it becomes a point of comparison for those who want to speak about the virtues of patience and forb
Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50
An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.
Plea for filling up posts of dialysis technicians
MADURAIA law student has moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the State to upgrade and install new dialysis units in all government taluk hospitals. He also sought a
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
ESO telescope sees surface of dim Betelgeuse
Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. The stunning new images of the star's surface ...
Dispensed: What to expect out of biotech M&A, Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2020, and what comes next for the DNA-testing industry
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FG appoints new director for Nigerian French village
Olaleye Aluko, Abuja The Federal Ministry of Education has appointed Prof Lateef Ayeleru as the Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry, Lagos State...
Introducing the π-ton, which could be the newest known quasiparticle
State arises via interactions between electron-hole pairs
Students fall ill after eating stale food
They consumed old chutney
Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist has suggested building a pair of dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels.
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped
For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
Vaccine scare: Threat to global health
THE Dengvaxia incident last 2017 which killed eight children had caused serious trauma to families of victims, scared other people and resulted in lost of confidence in vaccines. With the reemergence of some deadly diseases in the country like polio, tuberculosis and measles, the public is facing an infectious disease crisis with the recent outbreak of corona virus or COVID-19.
FEEL GOOD | 25-year-old becomes youngest person to obtain law doctorate at Pretoria University
Scholar Dr Marko Svicevic has set a new record for the youngest person to ever obtain a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law.
Bill that would ban conversion therapy in Oklahoma passes through committee
A new bill heading to the full House would ban controversial "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ children.
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
South Africans describe the pain of unemployment
A lack of social support by the community and public social welfare agencies make the experiences worse.
COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020
COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.
Vietnamese scientists actively share information about nCoV - VietNamNet
The measures Vietnam is taking to cope with the nCoV epidemic are based on the experience and scientific research results that have been accumulated for many years, since the time it faced SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
The instincts of a totalitarian state
On Feb. 7, news of the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital who was among the very first to warn of the novel coronavirus, grabbed headlines not only in China but all across the world. Wuhan recorded its first case of novel coronavirus pneumonia on Dec. 1 last year.…
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas
Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...
Toxic algae in Swan river warning extended
THE Department of Health has issued an updated algal bloom warning after the toxin levels extended to upper reaches of the Swan river.
Sending love amid crisis: Thai students, elephants send Valentine's wishes to China
Some 3,000 students gathered Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus...
Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery
Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...
Fresh talks over ‘superschool’ to prevent Invergowrie pupils from 20-mile trip to school
Education bosses from Perth and Kinross Council are hoping to bring plans for a new cross-boundary "superschool" back to the table.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Hawaiian, Gaelic, Yiddish: so you want to learn an endangered language on Duolingo?
Languages do not become endangered peacefully. Duolingo’s efforts to teach such languages have entangled the company in often fraught historical contexts
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
3 Anxiety-Related Disorders You Might Not Know About
Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they’re no less real for the people who suffer from them
Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...
Hunt on for ‘patient zero’ who spread Covid-19 globally from Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — As lion dancers snaked between conference room tables laden with plastic bottles, pens, notebooks and laptops, some staff from British gas analytics firm Servomex snapped photos of the performance meant to bring good luck and fortune. But the January sales meeting in a luxury...
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis...
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting
Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.
UNN would continue to honour academic excellence, hardwork — VC
The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Prof. Charles Arizechukwu Igwe, yesterday, said the institution would...
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet
For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint. ...
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes
An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data and discover groups of disease-related genes. This has been shown by a new study led by researchers at Linköping ...
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,
Supercharging decarbonization through intelligent technologies
Integrating digital tools into the world's energy systems could reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%, a new review has found.
Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed 'Inspector Clouseau' is spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a rare sighting of the rosy giant
The two-tonne marine beast lives around Lady Elliot Island and a series of stunning photographs were taken by a bemused Finnish photographer called Kristian Laine.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.
How Wollongong Uni beefed its tech to handle new 1t, 10GB/s microscopes
That's microscope, not telescope: Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Protecting children from harmful food marketing
Professor Amandine Garde highlights the growing recognition of unhealthy food marketing as a major children’s rights issue, and what can and should be done to address it
Form Four leavers now teaching in Mandera
At least 1,019 non-local teachers have left this year, official says.
Light touch on the skin loses its pleasure in people with migraine
A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, builds on the sensorial characteristics of migraine patients.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
Bridges: Alex Wilson's research brings everyone into the circle
Wilson has used her work to develop a literature base around Two Spirit identities, in order to both affect change in education and policy.
Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer
A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
EPOC Explained—The Science Behind Getting Your Bod To Burn More Calories Post-Exercise
2) High-intensity exercises generate a greater EPOC effect than lower-intensity ones. "The higher the intensity of the exercises, the harder you will stress the body," says Proniewych. "This would mean you will need more ATP energy and oxygen after for your body to recover." FatCamera - Getty Images
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Coronavirus May Live up to 9 Days on Surfaces, New Study Finds
It turns out the coronavirus can be spread by touching infected surfaces now. A new study has found that the virus can live for up to nine days on surfaces, exacerbating the issue.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Rocket Report: Demo-2 launch this spring, concerns about Firefly’s backer
"You've got to make sure you've done everything you need to do."
How a chlorine-free wash programme could benefit your milking equipment cleaning regime
Dairy farmers are now turning to the use of a chlorine-free wash programme in their daily cleaning routines to disinfect and clean their milking equipment.
London's First Coronavirus Case Shamed for Taking a Taxi to the Hospital
The first diagnosed coronavirus case in London turned up at her local hospital's A&E department in the back of a taxi, horrifying staff and leading to the two hospital workers who initially treated her being forced into a two-week isolation period to see if they've now got the emerging international lurgy.
Blood donations, food for the elderly: Nairobians mark valentine’s day in style
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 14 – As the world commemorated Valentine’s day on Friday, several Kenyans engaged in acts of kindness targeting the elderly and the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Third Indian tests positive for coronavirus on board quarantined Japanese cruise
This is the third confirmed case of Indian nationals testing positive for the deadly coronavirus, which has claimed lives of over 1,100 people in China.
3D printer straight from sci-fi? New tech makes it possible
A new 3D printing technique facilitates extremely swift creation of objects – a little like Star Trek’s replicator.
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.
CSC offers advice to exam takers
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.
Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
Researchers report high accuracy even before appearance of symptoms
US Author Touches Nerve With Post About Biased Coronavirus Media Coverage
Author Mario Cavolo of the United States might be known for his books about China, but it is one of his LinkedIn posts that has gone viral on the internet.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
China says 6 medics died from virus
Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Academy commander calls for renovation of training facilities
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The commandant of Non-Commissioned Officers’ Academy- NCOA, Col. Saad Katemba has stressed the need to renovate dilapidated structures at the college. The college is comprised of old training halls with leaking roofs and breaking walls which create a poor learning environment for the trainees. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of …
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
In China's coronavirus epicenter, volunteers keep stricken city moving
BEIJING (Reuters) - A day after the city government of Wuhan locked down all of its public transportation to keep the coronavirus outbreak that began in the city from spreading further, three nurses found themselves stranded outside Hankou train station.
As Mating Rituals Go, Valentine’s Day Isn’t So Bad
Four reproductive tales from the animal kingdom, where sealing the deal doesn’t always turn out so great for one partner.
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
Lee Cataluna: State makes an attempt to get control of Mauna Kea | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Some Hawaii legislators, with the full support of Gov. David Ige, are trying to form a commission to address issues of reconciliation with Native Hawaiians, but really, folks, it’s not all about a last-ditch effort to get TMT built on Mauna Kea.
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family’s coronavirus ordeal
Hubei province on Thursday reported a sharp rise in the number of deaths and cases after changing its methodology to include those diagnosed through CT scans like Xiangyou.
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
Top Australian universities warned Friday Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector.
A New Spin On 3D Printing Can Produce an Object In Seconds
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A 3D model is sliced up into hundreds of 2D horizontal layers and slowly built up, one layer at a time. This layer-by-layer process can take hours or even days, but what if we could print the entire model at once? A new technique demonstrated by...
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
Yokohama: The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
RRC ER apprentice recruitment for 2792 posts: Application to begin today, hiring without exam
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2020: Candidates will not have to appear for any recruitment exam to be eligible to apply for these jobs. A merit list will be created on the applicant's academic score.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
What is ‘skin fasting’ and is it good for you?
The idea is to take a break from your skincare routine, so as to improve the way it functions.
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan
With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'
Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.
Turkey Says to Export Fast-results Coronavirus Detection Kit
China's coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more than 5,000 new cases earlier on Friday
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years
Unless global warming declines, extinction is in store for as many as one-third of Earth's species of plants and animals worldwide.
Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell
A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.
Espresso May Be Better Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
Kent State offers students at LeBron James' school 4 years paid tuition, 1 year of room and board
The oldest class of students who have been a part of LeBron James’ I PROMISE Program since the beginning just received another unbelievable opportunity: four years of paid tuition at Kent State University, along with one year of free room and meals.
Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization
Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.
Image: Bolivian highland heart
For Valentine's Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical formation in the dramatic landscape of the southern highlands of Bolivia.
UBCO brings in new leader
UBC Okanagan will have a new face heading its leadership team through the new decade.
Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
Suicide: Psychologist urges youths to embrace dialogue
Ofordile said that a lot of people silently commit suicide in Nigeria without people noticing or recognising it. According to Ofordile...
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
The Wangs are among tens of thousands of families devastated by the coronavirus in Wuhan, where the medical system has been overwhelmed by the outbreak, despite massive reinforcements and two speedily built new hospitals.
Virus Toll Jumps, With 5,090 New Cases Thursday
China on Friday reported another sharp rise in the number of people infected with the coronavirus, as the death toll neared 1,400.
Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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Boris Johnson is more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
The epidemics you need to worry about are Tory governments, domestic abuse, and suicidal animals. Here's a list of things more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...
Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites
Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.
Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger
Bees pollinate many human foodstuffs. But intensive farming practices may kill them off if we don’t demand change, says Alison Benjamin, editor of Guardian Society
Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.
Mbarara rally: FMU bring back strict health test
All drivers were on Thursday directed to go to Ali Medical Centre for a medical check-up before the Mbarara rally.
3rd Indian tests positive for coronavirus on ship off coast Japan
Earlier, two other Indians had been tested positive for coronavirus on the ship. The Indian Embassy in Tokyo is in touch with all three whose conditions are stable and improving.
Coroner questions whether pensioner should have been left to make decisions about his treatment
He became ill with prostate cancer and had a leg ulcer before he died
Seattle Genetics wins FDA priority review for oral HER2 drug
Seattle Genetics has scored a US Food and Drug Administration priority review for its oral HER2 inhibitor tucatinib in breast cancer, setting it up for a regulatory decision in August.
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
Mysterious Object Falling From Night Sky in Malaysia Caught on Video
The website of the International Meteor Organization reported at least four reports of fireball sightings from Malaysia’s Johor Bahru and Singapore on Wednesday.
Chinese husband escorts his doctor wife to work by driving behind her to ensure he doesn’t catch coronavirus from her… as she walks through the rain at 3am
The female paediatrician, who works in a hospital treating coronavirus patients, had been staying away from home out of concerns that she could catch the disease and pass it onto her partner
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll
New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.
More Chinese medical staff infected with coronavirus as death toll rises
Amid concerns about shortages of protective equipment, more than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new coronavirus since the outbreak...
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
Scientists Finally Solve The Mystery Of How Millipedes Do It
Ever found yourself up late at night, tossing and turning and asking yourself, how exactly do millipedes do it? Same. Thankfully, with a little bit of help
Space exploration: The ultimate test of our capabilities
Dr John Bates discusses how mission-critical software testing for space exploration can be done quickly and efficiently with the aid of new technology
Hospital reports 'limited bed availability' today
MAYO University Hospital is 'extremely busy' today.
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus ‘dirty team’
The 38-year-old volunteered to join staff on isolation wards -- dubbed
7 YouTube Yoga Practices to Finally Relieve and Release Your Back Pain, Tightness, and Tension
If you're experiencing soreness or pain in your back, try one of these yoga videos that can offer you relief in the comfort of your own home.
Radio show in small Indian town gives rare voice to child workers
GORAKHPUR (India), Feb 14 — Balloon seller Nisha, 9, said purple was her favourite colour as she spoke into the microphone on a radio show in north India dedicated to highlighting the voices of child workers. Nisha was among a group of children working and living on the streets of Gorakhpur, an...
GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19
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Databases leak exposed 900K plastic surgery records with nude photos
Leaked images, many of them graphic nude photos, were from imaging firm NextMotion in France
Gentleman arrested for using mice and hamsters to get free hotel rooms
Utah police say Ryan Sentelle State (37) scored free hotel rooms by releasing mice and hamsters in the room and then demanding a free room to compensate him for the horror of sharing a room with a …
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
Christina Koch Is Reunited With Her Dog After 328 Days In Space And We're Crying
It's hard to imagine life as an astronaut. Making daily scientific breakthroughs while you orbit the globe, witnessing Earth from the best seat in the hous
Wasp nests reveal the age of ancient Aboriginal rock art
The pigment in Gwion Gwion style rock art makes radiocarbon dating impossible. Instead, researchers used mud wasp nests to date the paintings.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19.There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness
Coronavirus: The search for ‘patient zero’ in global spread
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, health authorities are searching for the person who may have triggered its spread around the world when they attended a business confer…
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
CAIRO: Egypt's Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of the new virus in the North African country. In a statement Friday, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mugahed said the person was a “foreigner" who is carrying the virus but not showing any serious symptoms. Officials were able to confirm the case through a follow-up program the government implemented for travelers
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...
The earth moved! Bizarre moment the ground wobbles under a walker’s feet as he jumps up and down
Denis Kislitsyn, 21, was shocked when the ground started to tremble in Moscow Oblast, Russia. He is standing on a quaking bog where plants form a firm layer over a pond, lake or swamp.
Female elephant dies of acute poisoning
LAHAD DATU: An adult female elephant was found dead at the Bagahak 1 plantation, here, on Wednesday. It is believed that the elephant died from acute poisoning.
WHO coronavirus team to arrive in China this weekend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A multi-national team of experts representing the World Health Organization is scheduled to arrive in China this weekend to assist in the COVID-19 response, officials said Friday.
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.
Female Baloot players show off their skills at Saudi championship
RIYADH: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the few diseases that require an accurate and rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment as it can lead to heart failure and death, a medical conference in Riyadh heard. Dr. Abdullah Al-Dalaan, president of the Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, was speaking at the 13th Pulmonary Hypertension Conference. He told delegates that the
'Ambitious' staff boost Sutton Coldfield school rating as 'all aspects improve' - Ofsted
“The staff and leadership team have worked incredibly hard to ensure Town Junior School is a place where children feel happy, safe and listened-to and where they know they are cared for.”
DNA Testing Confirms First Wolf Pack in Colorado in 70 Years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed the first documentation of a wolf pack in Colorado in more than 70 years.
Deaths from dengue fever in Paraguay spike to 16 under strained health system
ASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay health officials said on Friday that deaths from dengue fever increased to 16 in the South American country’s worst outbreak of the disease in the last decade, severely straining its health system.
No name change for the Edmonton Eskimos after consultation with northern communities
The Edmonton Eskimos organization has announced that after a year-long research and engagement program with Canadian Inuit leaders, the team will not be changing its name.
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food
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'Unique opportunities' at CTI Senior College of Further Education , Clonmel
Thinking about college? Or a career? Working through all the third-level courses and career options available to school leavers can be daunting. With much of the focus for Leaving Certificate st...
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
Chaos as fetish objects is found in front of University of Ibadan main entrance
A fetish object was found in the front of University of Ibadan main entrance, scaring off workers and students. The strange sculpture carved in human form had never been seen in front of the gate until
Feast Your Eyes On These Incredible New Images Of A Dimming Betelgeuse
Astronomers have employed the visual acuity of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to capture these incredible images of the cha
Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls
Zambia mission will help teenage mums
Dancing On Ice’s Ben Hanlin discusses daughter’s sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great’ following her illness.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
Google-backed Digital Academy hailed a huge success
A four-month Shropshire Digital Skills Academy supported by Google has been hailed a massive success – with plans already in place to run it again later this year.
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA, Feb 14 — Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said today. China’s coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more...
U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Parenthesis: Teach kids to end the blame game and be accountable
Children need to be encouraged to clean up their own messes. Make it a normal part of your daily life.
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
Marine Corps Museum commemorates Iwo Jima anniversary
TRIANGLE, Va. — The National Museum of the Marine Corps in northern Virginia is marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
Perth group reviews damning inquiry into mental health across Tayside
A highly critical report on NHS Tayside's mental health services has had its first public airing.
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090
The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
Meet Sumair, the teen environmentalist who wants to save India’s marine life
Sumair Handa Bakshi from Delhi of Save The Spirit Of The Sea talks about his 2020 campaign and upcoming film about saving the Ganges, which are supported by Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech
Coronavirus conspiracy theories 'could increase number of UK cases'
An expert has warned against the spread of misinformation on social media.
KZN Post Office staff on alert after 'dodgy parcel' makes Joburg staff sick
Customers are cautioned that it is illegal to post any illegal, hazardous or poisonous substance
As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected
The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.
Photos of SHS student giving a colleague a serious BJ hits social media
The year 2020 seems to be a year meant for students from the second cycle institutions to take over social media with some lifestyles which
Single Moms Rock Child Rearing, According to Research
More and more women are considering raising a child on their own. In many countries, it’s possible for women to become pregnant without the help of a partner. However, there might be some concerns about the child growing up without 2 parents. But research says that mothers who are single by choice manage their parental responsibilities just as well as families with 2 parents do.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections
BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Autism New Zealand Autism Resource Centre
Australasia’s first Autism Resource Centre is set to open its doors formally on the 20th of February. The centre is the first of its kind and boasts several services in which the autistic community in Wellington can utilise. This building was specifically designed to not only suit the needs of the autistic community, but to marry its environment. Inspired by Petone and the surrounding valley, the buildings geographical surroundings were the fundamental features in which the designers took inspiration from.
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
Sinclair ranked fourth among Ohio community colleges, study says
DAYTON — A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges.
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Trump’s big bet on career and technical education
Will the White House plans to boost spending on career and technical education help today's teens land better jobs?
Incomplete and inadequate: Information lacking for seniors looking for assisted living
Assisted living facilities are one option for seniors. But finding clear and accurate information about them isn't easy.
broken heart syndrome - know all about it | TheHealthSite.com
You may be madly in love. But if the relationship falls apart, you may develop a broken heart syndrome. Know how to deal with it.
First Lady sets pace for Beyond Zero
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Ahead of the fifth edition of Beyond Zero Half Marathon, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday set the pace by flagging off a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
‘Irrelevant political promises’
The Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society is taking the executive director of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to court to quash a decision extending an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
epidural - know the side-effects | TheHealthSite.com
An epidural can ease some of the pain when you are giving birth to your child. But first know about some of the side-effects that it can casue.
Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique
The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...
Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts
“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
CSC offers course on emotional intelligence
As far as the Civil Service Commission (CSC) is concerned, emotional intelligence (EI) is needed by government leaders to manage people well.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Police investigating sudden death of woman, 30, in Bridgend
It is understood she had been dead for several weeks
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Climate-Coffee Connection
The beans that power the kingdom’s coffeehouses, which are hotbeds of talk about social change, are threatened by diminishing water supplies
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020Application Are Invited From Intending Candidates Who Are Citizens Of India
Hong Kong authorities find excessive levels of Legionella in MTR cooling towers after 11 people infected
The Centre for Health Protection has found excessive levels of Legionella bacteria in tested samples of cooling towers at Choi Hung MTR station following 11 infections in Wong Tai Sin, a nearby neighbourhood. The water-dwelling bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease which can lead to a fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and diarrhoea. Humans contract the disease – […]
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
Medical triage? Deactivating landmines? Now you can train in VR
On the job training is a major problem when it comes to dirty and dangerous jobs like deactivating land mines. Is VR adequate?
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
Oil pollution found in River Venta
The State Environmental Service (VDD) Liepāja Regional Environmental Administration inspectors once again discovered petroleum products in the River Venta in Kuldīga, according to the VDD on February 12.
'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Tired and understaffed, medical workers have had to deal with thousands of new cases per week in Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the outbreak.
What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
BREAKING Judges rule doctors can stop providing life-support to brain-damaged baby
Four-month-old Midrar Ali is at the centre of a court battle in which his parents, Karwan and Shokhan Ali, are desperate for his treatment to continue
Cocoa may improve lower-leg blood flow, walking in peripheral artery disease
Must be rich in flavanol for optimum effect.
Hawaiians sue state over use of Mauna Kea Access Road | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Three Native Hawaiian beneficiaries sued the state Thursday, alleging that Mauna Kea Access Road is Hawaiian homelands property that’s being misused and mismanaged without proper compensation to the Hawaiian Homes Commission and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
UN warns of humanitarian disaster if locust swarms aren't stopped
Billions of locusts have been swarming across the Arabian peninsula and East Africa
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
3 Online Search Tips For Students
Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university....
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
Wirral Autism charity bags big award
Autism Together has been going since 2016 and has provided training for businesses on how to be autism aware
IBPS SO interview call letter: Steps to download
IBPS SO interview call letter: The final merit list will be prepared on the basis of the main exam as well as the interview. The main will have 80 per cent weightage and interview will have 20 per cent weightage.
A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode
But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.
A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'
Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.
Coronavirus infects 1,716 medical staff as China reports 5,090 new cases – media
The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380.
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
Coronavirus Microscope Images Published by U.S. Researchers
More than 63,000 people in China have been infected by the virus, and more than 1,300 have died. There is no known vaccine or drug that’s been proven effective.
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.
Using noise to enhance optical sensing
In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
5 Ways to Help You Get Through Depression
Don’t let the feelings you feel and thoughts you think overtake your well being. Easier said than done, right? But the question is, how to not be depressed? Learn more about it in this article.
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
Kombucha's Benefits & Other Details That You Probably Didn't Know About
Kombucha benefits are numerous on the health front. Take a look at why you must include this magical drink in your daily diet for leading a healthy life-
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Antibiotic resistance poses a growing risk during pandemics
Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a "superbug" enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Coronavirus inflicts growing toll on China’s health workers
A new coronavirus has taken a growing toll of Chinese health workers on the front line of the fight to stop it, a top official said on Friday
Experts call for halving fatal road accidents by year 2030
Over 1.3 million people die in traffic accidents every year. Consequently, traffic accidents are the most common cause of death in certain age groups. The world's experts are now gathering in Stockholm ...
Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns
Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks
The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
How we're preparing for our fiery future
New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere
Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...
The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations
For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...
More than 1,700 medical workers in China infected with coronavirus
More than 1,700 medical workers in China have been infected with the new coronavirus, and six have died, medical authorities have said.
'I Knocked on Hell's Door': This Is What It Feels Like to Catch the Coronavirus
“I knocked on hell’s door,” says patient, who’s now recovered.
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
Alabama bill would force men to get vasectomy at 50
An Alabama state representative has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy at age 50 or after he has fathered a specific number of children.
Black Americans are not a monolithic group so stop treating us like one
America’s black population includes many differences based on geography, gender and a host of other factors
By 2060, a quarter of U.S. residents will be over age 65
Although women are still projected to live longer than men by 2060, as they do now, life expectancy is expected to grow larger for men than woman.
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital
Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital
US-based Ghanaian Evangelist commends government for Free SHS policy
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How Juul gets kids addicted to vaping: it's even worse than you think
Massachusetts is suing the e-cigarette company for its predatory ads to children. Hopefully other states will follow suit
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Love as healing power
Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love
The Power of the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Three Decades Later
The spacecraft that captured the famous, fuzzy photo grows weaker each year, but the image still soothes.
Car-sized prehistoric South American turtle was built for battle
One of the largest turtles that ever lived prowled the lakes and rivers of northern South America from about 13 million years ago to 7 million years ago - and this car-sized freshwater beast was built for battle.
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
Is augmented and virtual reality technology essential for education?
Dave Kenworthy questions whether or not the education sector should be adopting augmented and virtual reality technology to improve learning experiences
Boomtown Festival unveils ambitious plan to 'plant one million trees this year' - with your help
'We want to inspire individuals to work together to create positive social and environmental change'
Belgian OncoDNA closes €19 million Series B to expand its oncology software
Gosselies-based OncoDNA, the healthtech making precision medicine a reality, today announced that it has completed a €19 million Series B equity financing. The new funding will support rapid international growth, accelerate software development and hiring initiatives.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...
Microsoft’s AI improves text summarization performance by paying closer attention to the beginning
In a new preprint paper, Microsoft and University of Pittsburgh researchers detail an AI that summarizes text documents by attending to their intros.
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
There were no doctors, nurses or medical equipment at the Wuhan hotel converted into a temporary quarantine facility for suspected coronavirus ...
The film and TV industry desperately need better mental health support
Whenever I’m unemployed, the only HR representative I can talk to was the one in the mirror, and she gave me a scathing appraisal.
Air quality to be monitored in Nairobi WU20
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 - The World Athletics Under-20 Championships to be hosted in Nairobi later in July will be the first global track and field Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
World Vision donates water purifiers to NADMO
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Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 per cent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
This highly rated massage gun is only $100 on Amazon
This Apollo Kinetics Pulse Massage Gun is only $100 on Amazon when you click the on-page coupon—yet this super-cheap option earns 4.8 stars across 219 user reviews.
End Point Clinic donates motorcycles to Traditional Medicine Practice Council
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Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?
India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Grade 1 Pupils Show Up Drunk to School [VIDEO]
On conducting an investigation, teachers realised that pupils had consumed alcohol ...
'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery
A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease'
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
UPDATED: Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
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Deadly Coronavirus Reaches Egypt as Foreigner Said to Be Diagnosed
Egypt says the person affected has been put in isolation but did not specify his or her nationality
Dettol comes clean on Coronavirus 'cure' claims
Consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser, said they have not had access to the latest strain of the Coronavirus and were ...
Asbestos and Bomb Damage Hinder Big Ben's Restoration
The cost of shoring up Big Ben and the tower it resides in has risen by £18.6m, thanks to the work turning out to be a little more complex than a few plasterers on Facebook thought it might be, and the discovery of asbestos, WWII bomb damage, inadequate previous repairs, lead paint, the need for specialist clock mechanism repair work and the impact of additional grime from London's death-smog period.
People in countryside hit with higher bills
People living in rural East Anglia could be spending thousands more on household essentials than others in the UK, according to a new report.
Plateau SUBEB opens bid for 130 projects
The Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) on Friday opened bid for the award of contracts for the execution of 130 projects
Coronavirus patient attended London conference with 250 people
One of the people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference in London last week,...
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
Hazmat suits spotted at hospital but no need to panic
The Royal Liverpool hospital issued a full statement
Coronavirus pods set up at Black Country hospitals
Coronavirus assessment pods have been set up outside hospitals in the region to stop A&E departments being overrun.
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Coronavirus testing pods set up at hospitals after NHS demand
Coronavirus testing-pods have been set up at Shropshire hospitals as the UK ups its preparations for dealing with the virus.
UK women’s soccer team to schedule training around periods
Women athletes have different needs. Period. Chelsea F.C. Women, the UK women’s pro soccer club, has announced that their training schedule will now accommodate the team’s menstrual
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Be fire conscious – GNFS advises
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New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System
On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe
Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust
The Irish humanitarian aid agency Goal has warned Ethiopia could be hit with a "devastating" food...
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
China Using Drones in Increasingly Dystopian Ways to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak
Authorities in China have deployed drones to combat the spread of coronavirus in a variety of ways since the outbreak began, including disinfectant drones and drones that fly around with a loudspeaker to tell people they should keep their masks on. But there’s another way that police in China have started to use drones, and it makes you feel like we live in the future. But maybe not the future we were hoping for.
Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …
How to Mend a Work Relationship
Three ways to rebound after a conflict.
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses
Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.
Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus
The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
As WHO Forum Ends, Updated Figures From China Reveal New Virus Has Infected Over 60,000 Worldwide
As the world's leading health experts wrapped up a two-day forum about the coronavirus at the World Health Organization's Geneva headquarters Wednesday, new figures out of China over the past 24 hours revealed that the respiratory illness has now infected more than 60,000 people globally.
Intel's hopes for 'The Classroom of the Future'
Intel's UK General Manager at BETT this year on Intel's ambitions for the future of EdTech.
Explained: What make the bat the deadliest disease carrier
Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. Bats are potentially special in hosting numerous viruses that are extremely harmful when they infect humans and other animals.
WHO to not call novel coronavirus by official name
Organisation is unhappy as ‘SARS’ is mentioned in it and can create ‘unnecessary fear’
Chhattisgarh CGTET 2020 application process begins; check exam pattern, syllabus, details
CGTET 2020: Interested candidates can apply through the website vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. The recruitment exam will be held in two sessions on March 22.
Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ministry of education and sports is urging private schools to take part in the secondary school selection process so that learners have a wide range of choices and also to decrease on possibilities of placing students who later fail to turn up where they are placed. The call was …
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Four years’ funding for National Park
A GRANT of up to £100,000 has been approved for 2020 for the body responsible for safeguarding and developing the Jersey National Park, with further funding lined up for the next three years.
Hundreds turn up for Harvest Money expo
One of the trainers Benedict Rwakabale, called on farmers to come and learn various skills in farming.
Orientation And Pōwhiri To Kick Off 2020
While some classes have already begun, most students will start on 17 February. During that week, iwi representatives will lead the welcome of students with pōwhiri on each campus.
The 40th Root KSK Ceremony Rescheduled
rastos1 writes: The 40th Root Key Signing Key Ceremony, originally scheduled for 12 February 2020 at 2100 UTC in El Segundo, California, is being postponed. "During routine administrative maintenance of our Key Management Facility on 11 February, we identified an equipment malfunction that will prev...
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
Concern over raw sewage spill on Fish Hoek Beach
Residents of Fish Hoek have raised concerns after a sewage spill discharged into the lighthouse stormwater outlet on Fish Hoek beach.
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Only a tiny proportion of reported rapes ever make it to court
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Belachew Girma, the African who laughs hours non-stop
“I am the world laughter master,” Belachew Girma noted about his prowess of laughing for hours on end. The Ethiopian holds the world record of ‘longest laughter’ after clocking three hours and six minutes of laughing incessantly. Having set his first unofficial world record at the Impossibility World Challenger Games in 2002, Girma has since...
Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials announced plans Friday to create new habitat for about 25,000 seabirds after their nesting grounds were paved for a state tunnel expansion project —...
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 14 — Top Australian universities warned today Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector. Nearly 70,000 Chinese visa holders are due to start their semesters soon at eight...
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Ala. lawmaker proposes bill requiring vasectomies for men in response to state's abortion bill
An Alabama lawmaker has proposed a bill that would require a man to undergo a vasectomy after his 50th birthday or after the birth of his third child — a response to a bill passed by the Alabama legislature in 2019 that outlawed nearly every instance of abortion.
New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...
MAGPIE program makes classroom feel like home for Saskatoon students
The class gives Indigenous high school students the ability to see their culture and identity reflected in education.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Vanishing snakes highlight the biodiversity crisis
After frogs in protected area of Panama died off en masse, the snakes that ate them began to disappear, too. It shows the extent of our "biodiversity crisis."
Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Love between parents has long-term benefits for kids
Children stay in school longer and get married later when their parents love each other, according to research with couples from Nepal.
New virus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest figures reported by each government’s health authority as of Saturday in Beijing: — Mainland China: 1,523 deaths …
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
Skyrmions like it hot: Spin structures are controllable even at high temperatures
A joint research project of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that previously demonstrated the use of new spin structures for future magnetic ...
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
Climate Change-focused School Opens In Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
30.96 lakh to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th exams, fewer than last year
CBSE exams 2020: There are 7,88,195 girls, 11,01,664 boys and 19 transgenders in class 10 and 5,22,819 girls, 6,84,068 boys and six transgenders in class 12 exams
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'
The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis
New Paltz water deemed safe to drink after testing
A do-not-drink advisory has been lifted in New Paltz after a damaged fuel line led to complaints about the taste and smell of the water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Teagasc Hill Sheep Conference comes to Ballybofey next week
The contribution of hill sheep farms to maintaining and enhancing the uplands environment will be the focus of the Teagasc sheep conference.
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, describes a systemic approach to education, research and innovation
Kitgum in final preparation for St Janani Luwum day
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum district is in final preparation to host the 43rd commemoration anniversary for the former Church of Uganda Archbishop, The most Rev Janani Luwum. This year’s memorial anniversary will be celebrated at Luwum’s ancestral village in Wii-Gweng village in Mucwini sub county, Kitgum district on Sunday, February 16th where …
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan
As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
Why Decade-Old Dating Apps Can't Beat Half a Billion Years of Brain Evolution
It may seem like an age since you decided to test the waters with a Tinder account in 2012, but in the great scheme of human evolution, the app – and indeed, every other dating app – is embryonic. And while profiles may have evolved from long, self-indulgent prose to hilariously unrepresentative pictures to be swiped away like an irritating fruit fly, they’re no match for the way our brains have evolved to filter out the incompatible.
Australian government is burning our children's future
Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, Australia, not far from the coast, every summer we would spend seemingly endless carefree days at the beach - swimming, sunbathing and eating freshly-caught fish. I was there again last year with my family, during the Christmas break, but this time rather than enjoying the beach we spent the holiday glued to the television screen, watching as small bushfires across the country rapidly grew into huge uncontrollable conflagrations, burning everything right down to the shoreline.
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, among others, tell us about our historical view of nature.
IBPS SO interview call letter released, how to download
The IBPS SO interview call letter has been released. The same is available on the official website.
Antarctica temperatures reach 69 degrees for the first time ever, scientists say
Temperatures in Antarctica were hotter than 68 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time ever last Sunday.
Open access journals get a boost from librarians—much to Elsevier’s dismay
Move to cut fees adds pressure to funding model already under strain.
Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO
The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
Standard Chartered and Imperial College partner to tackle climate change
The bank will work with Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment over four years to “uncover solutions that will help embed climate risk identification and management into financial decisions.”
How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus
The state emergency health response model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
Elk rescued from haystack
The B.C. Conservations Officer Service had an unusual rescue in northern B.C. this week.
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo arrives in New Mexico
Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo suborbital spaceplane arrived at the company’s spaceport in New Mexico Feb. 13, ready for a final series of test flights.
Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital
If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count
Parents’ agony as Court of Appeal rules brain-damaged baby son’s life support will be turned off against their wishes
PARENTS of brain-damaged baby Midrar Ali have been left in agony today after the Court of Appeal ruled medics can turn off his life support against their wishes. The four-month-old’s parents …
Here Lies the Skull of Pliny the Elder, Maybe
The Roman admiral and scholar died during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Might this really be his cranium?
‘The English have landed’: France finally starts lifting menstrual taboo
The French are world-leaders when it comes to coining euphemisms for women’s periods, including one derived from the Battle of Waterloo. Spurred on by a new generation of female activists, they are f…
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019 likely today
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019-2020: The results of CPO examination will be announced on February 14, 2020. The candidates can check the results through the website- ssc.nic.in
The Unpredictable Challenges Of Gaming With Cerebral Palsy
The world of video games should be one without limits. Sadly, this is often not the case. As a lifelong gamer who also happens to have cerebral palsy, my own experiences with video games have been both helped and hindered by their mechanics....
SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft nears last parachute tests before astronaut launch debut
SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft is likely just a few weeks away from its last few parachute drop tests, the successful completion of which should give NASA all the technical data it needs to okay its astronaut launch debut. After facing several major failures during intentionally challenging drop tests both last year and the year before, […]
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus 'dirty team'
HONG KONG: After gruelling shifts treating coronavirus patients, Hong Kong doctor Alfred Wong often finds himself alone in a hotel room eating ...
Status update: OSIRIS-REx Osprey Flyover
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft safely executed a 0.4-mile (620-m) flyover of the backup sample collection site Osprey as part of the mission's Reconnaissance B phase activities. Preliminary telemetry, however, ...
CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’
Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'
Espresso May Be Better when Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers
NASA's astronauts heading to Mars will be able to communicate with Earth thanks to new lasers, the huge dish is currently being built in California.
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase
Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.
NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots
Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Forever Nigeria 2020 kick-off success showcase
Forever Living Products Nigeria is 20 years, this year. A milestone that speaks of its acceptability, desirability, business viability
Study: Survival rates have improved after kidney transplantation during childhood
An analysis of information from Australia indicates that survival after kidney transplantation during childhood has improved drastically over the last 40 years, led by decreases in deaths from cardiovascular disease and infection.
'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...
Catalyst deposition on fragile chips
Electrocatalysts can help to obtain chemicals from renewable raw materials or to use alternative energy sources. But testing new catalysts brings challenges.
Labour MP self-isolates after attending conference with coronavirus patient
A person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference near parliament last week along with 250 other delegates and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin
All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.
Locust invasion is set to leave East Africa on the verge of famine, UN official warns
A billion locusts are eating their way through farmlands in eastern Africa and their population could increase by 500 times in the next four months - leaving the region facing famine, UN officials warn.
Where are they now? – Matt Timmons-Brown, EW BrightSpark of 2017
In the lead up to our fourth annual EW BrightSparks programme, which remains open for entries until February 24, we’re continuing our series catching up with a few previous winners, to hear about their developments since being featured as a part of the programme.
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections
A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.
Walking with Salim Ali...
N Krishna Kumar recalls some of his precious memories of being in the Indian Forest Service and the treks he took with some wildlife greats
Crop devouring desert locusts sighted in Nwoya Gardens
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nwoya has become the latest District in Acholi sub region to report an existence of the crop-devouring desert locusts, albeit on a small scale. The deadly insects were randomly sighted in Got Lunyang and Aol ki Lyec villages in Lutuk Parish, Kochgoma Sub County; Obira village in Anaka Sub County, …
Japanese man who visited Hawaii confirmed with coronavirus
HONOLULU — A man who visited Hawaii was confirmed to have coronavirus when he returned home to Japan, Hawaii officials said Friday. Health officials were tracking down details about his travel in the Aloha State, including his flight information and people with whom he had close contact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
A simple, straightforward approach to protein modification
Proteins are essential parts of organisms; thus, they are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional molecules to their structures is a common and important step in many fields.
Three people who tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala fully recover
Kerala has also successfully contained the outbreak of Nipah in the state in the past by following the protocol and procedures laid down by the WHO.
The second innings; On dealing with Retirement Syndrome
Want to know more about the Retirement Syndrome? Read on...
Israel Gives Modern-Day “Miriam’s Well” to Gaza: “Water From Thin Air”
Watergen is bringing the miracle of Miriam's Well to thirsty people around the world.
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
FAIRBORN — Health care and education are continually changing, and Wright State University is reorganizing some of its academic units into a new health-focused college to better serve its students and the region.
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Group calls for creation of commission for persons with disabilities
President, Cedar Seed Foundation, an Abuja-based NGO that is interested in finding ways to tackle the plight of people with disabilities...
No, Rahul Gandhi. The Modi govt is taking the coronavirus threat VERY seriously.
When you look at the facts, the picture that emerges is of a country that may not be ideally equipped to tackle the coronavirus epidemic but is still trying sincerely -- and not of an administration that "is not taking this threat seriously".
Merseyside borough's PFI schools still cost public £30m a year
One school has been closed for seven years but the council is still paying millions for it
Storm Ciara uncovered evidence of dinosaurs on British beach
A footprint was uncovered on the Isle of Wight
Chinese Doctors have Found a Way to Treat Coronavirus-Infected People
China's technique for plasma transfusion from cured coronavirus to infected patients has proven to be effective, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local doctors. The effectiveness of the new treatment was announced at a press conference by the Wuhan hospital manager.
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans
There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.
One in four African children live in conflict zones - Report
According to available data, in conflict situations, girls were far more likely to be raped or fall victim to other forms of sexual abuse than boys.
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Wolverhampton school celebrates coming out of special measures
A Wolverhampton primary school is celebrating coming out of special measures this week – two years after education chiefs declared it 'inadequate'.
Rat stuck in window and decomposing rodent among Walsall hygiene horrors
A rat scurrying across a shop window, dead rodents, filthy cooking equipment and out-of-date food putting lives at risk.
Climate change: Save natural resources
As residents of Washington state, we are lucky to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. In the time that I’ve lived here, there has never been...
China says 6 health workers died from coronavirus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday (Feb ...
St Helens school to open its playing fields to the public
De La Salle school says the scheme is about sharing its facilities with the community, rather than making extra money
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
Aerial locust spray unsustainable- Expert
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government’s proposal to use aerial spraying against desert locusts is unsustainable, an official from the Desert Locust Control Organization for East Africa, DLCO- EA has revealed. Mehari Tesafayohannes, the Chief Information and Forecasting Officer-DLCO-EA told local government leaders drawn from Acholi, Karamoja, Lango and Teso that the aerial spray …
Work restarts on Smethwick super-hospital after two-year delay
Work has restarted on the newly named Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a family of unique lizards with unusual characteristics: rapidly extendable tongues, feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, a prehensile tail, and eyes that can move independently of each other. Many species also have the ability to change the colour of their skin....
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues
Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.
TETFund challenges academic researchers to tackle Nigeria’s problems
ABUJA-THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund,has tasked researchers in the academic community to end the myriad of problems
Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79
Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.
Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds
LONDON, Feb 14 — The rise of “fake news” — including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media — could make disease outbreaks such as the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published today. In an analysis of how the spread of...
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Delay in Nawaz Sharif's angiography could pose life threat: medical report
The medical report states that Sharif has an appointment with Dr Kazmi on February 24.
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...
Patients, staff of Maternal and Children’s Hospital thrilled on Chocolate Day
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ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) CEO Mark Enyedy on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney O’Konek - Senior Director of Corporate Communications & IR Mark
This is what it feels like to have Covid-19 coronavirus
FOR one Covid-19 coronavirus patient at ground zero of the outbreak, the journey from infection to recovery was a nightmare scenario that entailed multiple hospital visits, symptoms so severe he thought he would die and quarantine under police watch.
More than 677,000 on hospital waiting lists last month, new figures show
Almost 103,000 people have been waiting more than 18 months for a slot
Why Virgin Galactic Stock Just Popped Another 13%
Does this stock know any direction other than up?
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19. There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness it causes, including 121 deaths reported in the past day. Six of those who died were health care workers — "a critical piece of information" as WHO continues to investigate why even rigorous medical guidelines haven't stopped the spread, WHO reported Friday. A total of 1,716 health care workers in China have contracted COVID-19 despite WHO's guidelines, so this weekend, a team of 12 international and WHO experts will arrive in China to meet with local medical professionals for a "joint mission." The experts will particularly look at disease transmission and response measures to see how processes for health care workers, who "are working with virtually no sleep in difficult conditions," can be improved, WHO…
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Kaveri Project: Lack Of Testing Facilities In India A Serious Hurdle In Development Of Indigenous Jet Engine
Lack of test facilities meant the Kaveri project team had to rush to other countries to validate the components.
Graduating College This Year? Here’s What to Expect (And How to Explain to Your Parents)
It’s important to have a general understanding of what that might be like, and how to prepare because the workforce has changed since the days your parents were hunting for entry-level jobs.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Saskatchewan's growth industry: Intensive livestock
When George Flotre ran a small farm, he knew every one of his cows. Now he only really knows Rita.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust
While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…
‘I would stand up for him and wipe his tears’ – friends, family remember Ferndale High pupil
The Grade 10 pupil died on Tuesday when he fell from a third floor balcony at the school, after suffering an epileptic seizure.
Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life
New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials
Longstanding flaw in sensor readings could lead to heating and cooling design errors
Standard comfort measurements used to design buildings' heating and cooling systems share a common flaw, according to new research. The researchers said the findings could mean that designers have relied ...
Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
Dancing On Ice's Ben Hanlin discusses daughter's sepsis scare
He told Loose Women that his daughter is now doing ‘great' following her illness.
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
Headteachers raise concerns before rollout of lower Secondary curriculum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Curriculum Development Centre – NCDC moves to roll out the new lower secondary curriculum on February 17th, 2020, headteachers are raising several issues which they think should be addressed urgently. Their ignorance of the new curriculum could easily be seen on Thursday during a meeting with NCDC …
Do You Love the Stars? Do Some Astronomy This Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, head outside and find Orion. Then participate in Globe at Night's effort to measure — and stop — light pollution.
Public services urged to 'think autism'
Health services and the criminal justice system are among services being urged to consider the needs of users with autism – such as offering a quiet space in A&E if needed.
Family recovered from coronavirus returns home in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - After being treated for coronavirus in a Beijing hospital for over two weeks, three members of the Liu family have recovered and were allowed to return home on Friday, a family member said.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Tiny, erratic protein motor movements revealed
The smallest proteins travel in our cells, completing deeply important tasks to keep our molecular mechanisms moving. They are responsible for transporting cargo, duplicating cells and more. Now, a research ...
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed
Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered ...
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
No country for Orang Asli
FOR hundreds of years, the Orang Asli roamed the jungles of the Malay peninsula that provided all they needed for a livi...
NASA astronaut Christina Koch feels good after record 11 months in space
Christina Koch met with reporters in Houston six days after returning to Earth from the International Space Station. Her 328-day mission — which ended last Thursday — was the longest ever by a woman.
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
Skoura, Morocco | AFP | Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis area of around 40 square …
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Loads of young people have 'no idea' how the morning after pill works
Myths and misinformation are leaving people at risk of unplanned pregnancy.
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
It's time to step up your risk assessment approach
Focus must be on identifying as many issues as possible rather than aiming to provide a clean report.
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings
In China's coronavirus epicentre, volunteers keep stricken city moving
Many volunteers in the city use pseudonyms and keep their work hidden from their families who may otherwise try to stop them
Is China Underreporting Coronavirus Figures? 6 Health Workers Died, 1,716 Infected
Didn't China understand that the health workers are at greater risk? What measures did it take?
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.