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The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’s Disruption—and Gave Me Hope for Journalism
Clay Christensen’s insights helped illuminate a path by which the field can survive, even thrive.
Historic vote on nuclear waste underway in Bruce County, Ont.
Plans to build Canada’s first permanent home to nuclear waste are being decided by a local First Nations band Friday.
Coronavirus updates from around the world
UK confirms first cases; US warns on travel.
WARNING: Do not allow babies consume water from Tipperary supply
Irish Water has issued a drinking water restriction notice to Tipperary residents. On the advice of the Health Service Executive, water from the Templetuohy Water Supply Scheme should not be con...
Star quality: telescope captures Sun in greatest detail ever
A huge telescope has produced pictures of the Sun's surface, revealing boiling plasma cells the size of Texas
Pakistani student placed in isolation after returning from virus-hit Wuhan
Student to stay in hospital for 14 days, fluid sample sent to Islamabad for tests
Framlab proposes modular vertical farms for Brooklyn neighbourhoods
Creative agency Framlab has proposed building modular vertical farms in Brooklyn to provide low-income neighbourhoods with access to fresh produce.
Design shows in China including Design Shanghai and Festival of Design postponed due to coronavirus outbreak
The organisers of Design Shanghai have delayed the trade fair until May, due to the coronavirus epidemic that has suspended travel in China, with a host of other event organisers following suit.
Inouye Solar Telescope takes most detailed images of the sun to date
The first images taken by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) latest solar telescope show the cell-like structures "the size of Texas" that cover the sun's surface.
Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus
London - British health officials said Friday two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, in the country's first confirmed cases since the deadly outbreak emerged in China and began to spread globally this month.
Google shows safety tips when people search 'coronavirus'
New Delhi - With the novel coronavirus outbreak grabbing the attention of people worldwide, Google is now showing safety tips to people when they search "coronavirus".
Inside the NHS hospital where Britain's first two coronavirus patients are quarantined and hazmat-clad nurses treat sufferers through a protective TENT to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases
The two family members, believed to be Chinese nationals, fell ill at a hotel in York on Wednesday. They were rushed into isolation at a specialist unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Dutch with a death wish: Around 10,000 over-55s in the Netherlands have a serious desire to die, government research finds
Yesterday, Health Minister and Christian Democrat MP Hugo de Jonge, revealed to the Dutch parliament that 0.18 per cent of people over the age of 55 have a serious desire to die.
Terrifying 'bone-crushing' reptile related to modern crocodiles that feasted on dinosaur carcasses 230 million years ago is unearthed in Brazil
Named Dynamosuchus collisensis the creature found in Brazil had a long snout and tail, huge jaws and large, blade like teeth adapted to eating meat - although it was likely a scavenger.
US DENIES entry to any foreign national who has visited China over the past two weeks, while United joins Delta and American Airlines in suspending ALL flights to China due to coronavirus
The Trump administration on Friday declared the coronavirus a public health emergency, and banned foreign nationals who have been to China in the past two weeks from entering the US.
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
'Hey pretty ladies, put on your masks!' China’s drone army tackles coronavirus by ordering people to wear protection or return home and spraying disinfectant over villages and cities
Vigilantes and government officials are reportedly using the drones to warn individuals about the dangers of coronavirus. The videos are believed to have been filmed in Inner Mongolia, China.
Do you struggle to run for a bus because you're unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find
Researchers at Sweden's Department for Global Public Health found that for every 1lb (450g) of weight at birth, fitness levels increased by 34 per cent in adults.
Scientists make cosmic dust in a MICROWAVE to study the chemical origins of stars, planets and life itself
Creating our very own 'cosmic dust' to study on the Earth had been an expensive, complicated and time-consuming process - but a method from British scientists is set to change that.
Locust plague decimating east Africa, including swarms 40 miles wide, is getting worse and threatens to become a humanitarian crisis, UN warns
The insects are munching their way through farmland across Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia, Dijibouti and Eritrea, putting 12 million people into acute food insecurity. The UN has called for action.
Mysterious Russian spacecraft has maneuvered into orbit right behind a $4 billion US spy satellite - and the Pentagon is worried it could be preparing for an attack
Between January 20 and 23, Russian spacecraft Cosmos 2542 made several maneuvers to end up in the same orbit as the American spy satellite USA 245, and is now closely following it.
Thrifty homeowner transforms the empty cupboard in her hallway into an 'inspirational' glam station - using purchases from eBay and Ikea
Hannah Maria Clark, from Dundee, took to Facebook group DIY On A Budget Official and told how she transformed the empty cupboard in her hallway into a glam station
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
Father of baby girl born after spending £60,000 on nine rounds of IVF publishes a children's book based on stories he wrote in the middle of the night as 'therapy' during their fertility battle
Dale Neal and his wife Marie, from Barrowford, Lancashire, were left devastated when doctors discovered she had already gone through the menopause aged 36, and couldn't conceive naturally.
Not the best timing! Budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak tweets out '#happyfriday!' promotion... hours after two guests were confirmed as UK's first cases
The budget hotel chain at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak sent out an ill-timed tweet promotion...just hours after it confirmed two of its guests were the UK's first cases of the disease.
Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'
In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets
Eczema sufferer claims a £15 body scrub made from COFFEE BEANS helped to dramatically improve her 'bleeding and blistered' skin in just one month
Lydia Finnegan, 27, from London, has claimed how Grounded Coffee Body Scrub, which retails at £15, helped to dramatically improve her eczema in just one month.
Cambodia's health minister is ridiculed for saying that the country is too HOT for a coronavirus outbreak - as governments send mixed messages about whether to wear masks
Mam Bunheng claimed to a Phnom Penh newspaper that the virus cannot spread in temperatures higher than 86F (30C), but the human body temperature is higher.
8 Super Bowl commercials to keep the game interesting
These sweet, inspiring and silly commercials are Super Bowl stars.
This little owl was found in a ditch, but her reason for being there was a surprise
A rescued owl nicknamed Plump had to go on a diet so she could fly again.
The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm
The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.
One of the oldest bald eagles ever recorded just crashed through a man's window
The eagle that smashed through a Wyoming man's window was bearing a leg band from 1989.
Locusts swarm East Africa with worst plague in decades
The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.
Air India Special Flight To Evacuate Indian Citizens From China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
In the light of the Coronavirus outbreak, an Air India special B747 flight will depart on Friday from Delhi to Wuhan city in China for the evacuation of Indians
Coronavirus Latest Updates: 6 suspected cases in Delhi’s RML; Indians to be evacuated from China
Coronavirus Updates: Meanwhile in India, one student who returned from Wuhan has been tested positive in Kerala and has been kept in isolation.
DC Universe Online Welcomes the Birds of Prey in April
This spring, the popular free-to-play MMO DC Universe Online is welcoming the Birds of Prey to face off against Lex Luthor.
9-1-1 Emergency: A call for ailing Sask. hospital system to help seniors
As Saskatchewan’s senior population grows and dementia rates rise, hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of confused and elderly patients who find themselves in the emergency room.
Update on ICAO’s efforts in the international Coronavirus response
MONTREAL – ICAO is continuing to assist in the coordination of the international response to the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak through the ICAO Collaborative Arrangement for the Prevention and Management of Public Health Events in Civil Aviation, or ‘CAPSCA’ network of governments and international organizations. ICAO is also directly transmitting Electronic Bulletins on the Coronavirus to its Member States, and these are also made available for public view on the CAPSCA website. With the World Health Organization (WHO) now classifying the Coronavirus
The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak, What Global Travelers Need to Know
With news of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) currently dominating media cycles, many questions have been raised about travel-focused guidance and general safety precautions. The situation related to this outbreak (originating in Hubei province, China) has evolved rapidly – and remains highly fluid – but there are some basic facts that any traveler would do well to know. Symptoms and treatment The novel coronavirus is in a family of coronaviruses that commonly cause fever and symptoms of the upper respiratory system. 2019-nCoV is
10 Best Low Calorie Foods That Help You Lose Weight Fast
Looking for low calorie foods to lose weight fast? Here're your top 10 food choices to cut calories and increase satiety this year.
How to Meditate for Relaxation and Stress Relief
Beating stress and anxiety is simpler than you might think. You can find stress relief through relaxation meditation, and live a happier and healthier life.
Universal coronavirus treatments could help treat this outbreak — and the next one
Coronavirus outbreaks could happen regularly, and scientists want to prepare to fight them all
Planting 1 trillion trees might not actually be a good idea
Scientists are skeptical of the plan
Fifteen Percent of Italians Are Holocaust Deniers, Poll Shows
Some 20 percent of respondents agreed that Mussolini, Hitler’s ally and the father of 20th-century fascism, 'was a great leader who only made a few mistakes'
Captain Scarlet! Ab Rogers brings a rhapsody of red to a hospital car park
It was the first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer. Now Royal Marsden is home to an uplifting Maggie’s centre full of zing and zest. Ab Rogers clearly shares his dad Richard’s love of colour
Experience: I saved a woman who jumped in front of a train
She was out cold and difficult to lift. The train came closer and people started to scream
What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how is it transmitted from one person to another, and at what point should you see a doctor?
Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans
Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative
'The city is suffocating': diary of the Wuhan coronavirus lockdown
A resident describes life in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
Our face mask future: Do they really help beat flu, coronavirus and pollution?
Huge numbers of people are wearing face masks – in Japan and South Korea there have been reports of stores selling out. But experts are divided on how effective they are
End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?
Britain’s palliative care services depend for funding on the charity of the public – that is a national travesty, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Australia fires: timelapse shows huge smoke cloud rising near Canberra – video
Huge clouds of smoke rising over houses south of the Australian capital can be seen in a timelapse video as a new state of emergency is declared
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
Pvt sector to get 70% of upcoming space projects worth up to $1.6 bn: Isro
In the last 25 years, the space agency has launched more than 50 PSLV rockets, and wants to launch another 50 in the next five years
ISRO readying low-cost satellite launch vehicles worth Rs 30-35 cr
ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years, a press release quoting Haridas said
Facebook to remove Coronavirus fake news after WHO flags global emergency
The move is unusually aggressive for Facebook, which generally limits the distribution of content containing health misinformation through restrictions on search results and advertising
Space sector can hit $50 bn by 2024, needs policy support: Antrix-PwC study
Calls for unhindered access to capital for start-ups, govt support in the form of buyback arrangements or schemes to incentivise investors
Greece convenes National Council of Public Health after Coronavirus global emergency
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Thessaloniki man who presented with symptoms of Coronavirus, is discharged from hospital
Greek City Times Article
The Latest: England confirms its first cases of new virus
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The NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Jan 24 - Jan 31
NEW YORK — Filth flies, roaches, mice and unwashed hands — restaurants across the city have dirty secrets they’d rather you didn't know about. Fortunately for the diner’s well-being, New York City’s Health Department is watching.
“Dragging Spacetime” –Neutron Star Orbiting a Massive Object Predicted By Einstein
“After ruling out a range of potential experimental errors, we started to suspect that the interaction between the white dwarf and neutron star was not as simple as had been assumed to date,” concluded Willem van Straten (AUT) about the detection of the effects of Lense-Thirring precession – an effect of relativistic frame-dragging – …
Microsoft announces Xbox Bounty Program with bounty awards up to $20,000
Microsoft yesterday introduced the new Xbox Bounty Program. As part of this program, gamers, security researchers, and others can identify security vulnerabilities in the Xbox Live network and services and get bounty from the Xbox team. Depending on the severity and impact of the vulnerability and the quality of the submission, you can earn up …
Officials Have Declared the Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
A newly discovered coronavirus has sickened nearly 9,800 people worldwide. We've rounded up the most vital information that's been released so far.
Kraken Finds Critical Security Flaw in Trezor One and T Wallets
Kraken Security Labs has identified a critical security issue in Trezor hardware wallets which enables seeds to be extracted from the devices. Kraken
Zweli Mkhize says SA on 'High Alert' as Coronavirus spreads
While Mkhize has announced that South Africa will be on “high alert”, Mkhize confirms that at least 35 South Africans are still in Wuhan China.
How outbreak of coronavirus will affect passengers traveling on MSC Orchestra from Durban
The MSC Orchestra has been operating out of Durban waters since the cruise season began in December which runs until the last departure on April 18
Emergency operations centre opened and ready to tackle coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Zweli Mkhize has moved to assure the public that there has been no cases of the coronavirus detected in the ...
SA treating common flu with suspicion amid coronavirus, says Mkhize
Health Minister Dr Zweli Mkhize said on Friday his department was treating even the common flu with suspicion, as part of ...
Cebu’s water crisis threatens coronavirus prevention, says WHO
The World Health Organization says water shortages affect the spread of the pathogenic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses
Manitoba government to end controversial practice of birth alerts in April
The Manitoba government is ending a controversial practice that allowed hospitals to flag new mothers to child welfare agencies.
W.H.O. Demands ‘Gratitude And Respect’ For Chinese Dictator’s Coronavirus Response
Bizarre comments from Director-General as it becomes clear Communists have lied about scale of global pandemic
First Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Russia
Both patients are Chinese nationals
WHO Orders Countries Not to Engage in “Stigma” or Discrimination” in Response to Coronavirus Outbreak
Mass movement of people more important than preventing a global pandemic.
Astronomers Spot Two-Star System Spinning So Fast It’s BENDING Space & Time
New video depicts neutron star, white dwarf twisting both space and time with their immense gravity
The True Number Of Coronavirus Victims Is Far Larger Than You Are Being Told
It is becoming exceedingly clear that the number of confirmed cases is also much lower than it should be
What Does It Mean to Have a Serious Drinking Problem?
Alcohol was my stress reducer, my reality fighter, the conferrer of artificial joys. It was also wreaking havoc on my life.
Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral
They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?
Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban
The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.
Homes with view of St James' Park proposed as part of Newcastle city centre development
Plans for 66 flats on the Newcastle Helix site outline innovative scheme for flexible housing
Explained: Coronavirus is here to stay, will it become a pandemic?
Earlier on Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as the outbreak continues to spread outside Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the virus.
Other countries should avoid 'overreaction' over coronavirus, says China
As the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, China has said all countries should behave in a 'responsible' manner and avoid overreaction that may result in more negative spillover effects.
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejects calls to close border despite coronavirus fears
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.
Injured Jamia student discharged from AIIMS
Jamia Millia student Shahdab Farooq, who suffered injuries after a man fired a pistol at a group of anti-CAA protesters outside the university, was discharged from AIIMS on Friday morning. Al-Ameen,
Scientists engineer bacteria to protect bees against pests and virus infections
Researchers have engineered new strains of bacteria to protect honey bees from a deadly trend known as the colony collapse disorder -- a global phenomenon in which a majority of worker bees in a colony disappear, leaving behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees.
Coronavirus: Death toll hits 213 in China, nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed
The nationwide death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 213, with nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed, the National Health Commission said on Friday. In its daily update, the commission
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The United States told its citizens not to travel to China in the first major response to the World Health Organization's declaration of a global emergency over the spreading coronavirus, as Chinese authorities Friday increased the toll to 213 dead and nearly 10,000 infections.
'How first influenza infection determines lifelong immunity decoded'
The first type of flu virus that people are exposed to in early childhood determines their ability to fight the infectious disease for the rest of their lives, according to a study which may lead to new understanding of how the human immune system fights influenza.
Two people in UK test positive for coronavirus: Health officials
Health officials in Britain said on Friday that two people had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the first confirmed cases in the country since the deadly outbreak began in China.
Homeopathic drug ‘Arsenicum album 30’ can't prevent Coronavirus infection, as claimed by AYUSH ministry
Coronavirus is the latest pandemic that has emerged from Wuhan, China and has spread to 16 countries including Thailand, France, Philippines, USA, Australia and India. Over 170 people have died and
Botswana confirms firs suspected Coronavirus case
Botswana's government has confirmed the country's first suspected case of coronavirus, after the virus was declared a global emergency by WHO. In a statement released on Friday afternoon, the health and wellness department said that the
Coronavirus: 2 cases confirmed in the UK
Two cases of the Wuhan coronavirus has been confirmed in the UK, the chief medical officer for England has announced. The two cases of the coronavirus in the UK are both members of the same family
The best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals in February 2020
You've come to the right place to find all of the best Samsung Galaxy Note 8 deals.
Beyond Brexit: Fishing, farming and science set for biggest shake-up in 70 years
It was hard to find a more pro-remain sector of the UK economy than Britain's scientific research sector. Science is, and always has been an international enterprise dependent on the free movement of people and just as importantly research funds. And most of the money, and people, come from the EU. The government's announcement this week for a fast-track visa system for "top talent" in research has allayed some of the scientists' fears.
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry said it will send charter flights to bring home residents of Hubei from overseas.
CORONAVIRUS: 20 patients cured, discharged from Wuhan hospital
TWENTY novel coronavirus patients were discharged from the Jinyintan Hospital in Wuhan, China on Friday.Among them were a 67-year-old man
After 213 deaths, WHO declares Coronavirus a global health emergency
WHO has declared novel coronavirus (nCoV) a public health emergency, following the record of 213 deaths and over 7,000 confirmed cases.
Firearms used by armed groups in Nigeria are smuggled from Turkey, Libya, others – Report
AFTER a three-year study carried out by the Conflict Armament Research, CAR, an independent investigative organisation based in the UK,
Lagos okada ban: Motorcycle operators appeal to Sanwo-Olu
OPAY, Gokada, Maxng, and other commercial motorcycle operators on Friday took to the street in Lagos to protest the recent ban on okada
Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters
By Jose Maria Barrero, CSIRO and TJ Higgins, CSIRO LATE last year the world’s first genetically modified (GM) cowpea was registered and approved for release to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The new variety carries a microbial insecticidal gene making it resistant to a major pest that affects this crop. The decision is significant because this […]
Aisha Buhari, Patience Jonathan, others revive history in remembrance of Maryam Babangida
TEN years after her demise, Aisha Buhari, wife of President Muhammadu Buhari and other former first ladies on Thursday night
What is 'intuitive eating'? The 'anti-diet' explained
'Intuitive eating' is a concept developed more than 20 years ago by registered dietitians Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole but is now experiencing a renaissance.
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus
Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Facebook says it's working to limit the spread of misinformation and potentially harmful content about the coronavirus as bogus claims about the ongoing outbreak circulate online.
Samples From HMS Challenger’s 1870s Expedition Reveal How Carbon Emissions Are Changing The Ocean
Samples from one of history's greatest scientific expeditions are being used to see how plankton are responding to human-induced changes in ocean chemistry
We Now Know How Certain HIV Drugs Work At An Atomic Level
Researchers have made another crucial step in the fight against HIV. A team from the Salk Institute has discovered how a powerful class of HIV drugs bind w
Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef
Land-based chemicals in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef threaten the health and survival of vulnerable dolphin species, including the rare snubfin dol
Engineers Create Super-Speedy “Bionic Jellyfish” That Could Help Us Explore The Ocean’s Unknown
Engineers have developed a bionic jellyfish that can move three times faster than regular jellyfish whilst using less energy. Jellyfish propel themselves a
Pigs Genetically Engineered With Human Cells May Pave The Way For Future Skin Transplants
A team of researchers in China have genetically engineered a pig with human DNA and transplanted skin grafts onto monkeys in a “milestone” they say will pa
Betelgeuse Update: Dimmest Magnitude Recorded In 125 Years
Last week, the extreme dimming of the red supergiant knocked it out of the Top 20 brightest stars. However, there was worse news to come for the star as ne
The James Webb Space Telescope Is Likely Going To Be Delayed Again
Sad news, space fans. The James Webb Space Telescope, the next Great Observatory in our sky, will likely be delayed again as it's unlikely NASA can meet th
Aldi hack will change how you pack your shopping forever
It could be a lifesaver
Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK
Humane Society Adopts Socially Conscious Sheltering Approach
The Santa Barbara Humane Society has formally adopted Socially Conscious Sheltering to define its values and approach to animal welfare.
‘Albatross cops’ fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing
Albatross have been fitted with technology to help in the fight against illegal fishing in a new trial. Researchers tracked the birds as they flew over the Antarctic Ocean and were drawn towards
China Reports Nearly 10,000 Coronavirus Cases
The World Health Organization says the worldwide spread of the virus is a global health emergency, as well as an "extraordinary event" requiring a coordinated international response.
Are you sleeping on time? If not, here’s why you should
You may find this surprising but the body is naturally set to go along with day and night patterns and adopts sleep timings basis the circadian rhythm which aligns itself with presence and absence of sunlight.
Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei
Coronavirus outbreak: The death toll in the outbreak has risen to 213, with the number of confirmed cases exceeding 9,000, China’s health authorities confirmed.
Will we consider our own, the Kashmiri children traumatised by years of systemic violence?
Repetitive, violent trauma in endemic war zones can be deeply damaging for the community, especially children and adolescents, who could be scarred for life, and pass on their fear and anger to generations that follow.
Coronavirus a public health emergency; what does WHO declaration mean?
India has reported its first case of coronavirus infection on Thursday when a student of Wuhan University tested positive for the virus after she returned to the country. The WHO has declared it as a global emergency. But what does that mean?
Cervical cancer could be eliminated within next 100 years: Lancet study
Based on the results of the studies, WHO's cervical cancer elimination strategy has been updated which will be presented for adoption at the World Health Assembly in May 2020, the scientists noted.
Viral Video: Wuhan residents stuck at home due to coronavirus sing anthem, shout slogans
Videos emerged of residents of Wuhan, who have been restricted to their homes, singing patriotic songs together and shouting slogans to encourage each other.
Viral video: Jharkhand’s forest dept uses Archimedes principle to rescue elephant stuck in well
Jharkhand's forest department was praised online after the rescue team used Archimedes principle to rescue an elephant calf stuck inside a well in the state's Gumla district.
Wuhan virus outbreak: First infected Singaporean among three new cases, bringing tally to 16
SINGAPORE, Jan 31 — A 47-year-old Singaporean woman is among the latest batch of three people who have tested positive for the Wuhan coronavirus, bringing the number of imported cases here to 16. In a press release today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said she was one of the Singaporeans who was...
South Korean evacuees from Wuhan welcomed to quarantine centres
SEOUL, Jan 31 — Hundreds of South Koreans flown home on a charter flight from China were greeted with welcome signs today as they arrived at quarantine centres where nearby residents had staged vehement protests only a day before. The 368 South Koreans were transported to two facilities in Asan...
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
BANGKOK, Jan 31 — Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said today, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China. The first patient to contract the virus inside Thailand is a...
Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus
STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 — Sweden’s Public Health Agency said today that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden. “It is a woman who visited the Wuhan area in China and experienced cough symptoms after arriving in Sweden,” the agency...
The CIA’s Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a ‘Final Clue’
"Even once it’s cracked, it’s gonna be a riddle, something that’s still controversial and hard to figure out," the creator of the Kryptos puzzle sculpture says.
Chief Medical Officer Confirms Wuhan Coronavirus Has Spread to UK
England's chief medical officer has confirmed the Wuhan coronavirus has spread to Britain, with two people from the same family infected.
Delta and American Halt All Flights Between China and the U.S.
All flights will be suspended started Febuary 6 through April 30. | Health
Chinese Media: 'Local Negligence' Worsened Viral Outbreak
China's Global Times government newspaper disparaged "our local and national negligence" in a column Thursday.
WATCH: Baby Girl Rings Cancer-Free Bell After Finishing Chemo
A baby girl reached an important milestone Saturday after she was diagnosed with cancer recently in Oakland, California.
We Have The Vaccine For Climate Disinformation, Let’s Use It
Australia’s recent bushfire crisis will be remembered for many things – not least, the tragic loss of life, property and landscape. But one other factor made it remarkable: the deluge of disinformation spread by climate deniers....
An Intense Heat Wave Has Fire Danger Rising Again In Australia
Australia just can’t seem to catch a break. The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe weather update Thursday noting that the current heat wave that began on the northwestern part of the continent earlier this week is making its way southeast, toward the region where the bushfires continue to burn....
An Ode To Spitzer, NASA's Now-Defunct Space Telescope
Deep space is a harsh, unforgiving place, traversed only by the lonely few. Now, one traveller's decade-spanning journey through the stars is coming to an end. January 31 marks the last day NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope will broadcast science and engineering data to Earth, closing the final curtain on a trip that...
We’ve Observed A Spinning Star That Drags The Very Fabric Of Space And Time
One of the predictions of Einstein’s general theory of relativity is that any spinning body drags the very fabric of space-time in its vicinity around with it. This is known as “frame-dragging”....
Mercury, Not Venus, Is The Closest Planet To Earth
A team of scientists just demonstrated something that might shock you: Mercury, not Venus, is the closest planet to Earth on average....
Scientists Turned A Normal Jellyfish Into A Speedy Cyborg Jellyfish
Jellyfish are the most efficient swimmers in the ocean, albeit fairly slow ones. Researchers at Stanford University made a jellyfish swim three times faster by sticking a motor to it, creating a biohybrid robot with the jellyfish as the “scaffold.”...
These Maps Paint a Dark Future for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge If Trump Has His Way
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the last pristine landscapes in America. Tucked along the northern border of Alaska and Canada, the nearly 20 million acres of wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife species, including the Porcupine caribou herd, which visits the refuge’s coastal plain every summer where mothers give birth to their young.
China locked down 50 million people and has to keep them fed | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
BEIJING >> Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the center of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.
As coronavirus spreads, so does anti-Chinese sentiment | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
In Japan, the hashtag #ChineseDon’tComeToJapan has been trending on Twitter. In Singapore, tens of thousands of residents have signed a petition calling for the government to ban Chinese nationals from entering the country.
Hawaii confirms ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The state has confirmed a ninth case of rat lungworm disease in 2019 in an adult on Kauai.
Hawaii bills would ban more sunscreens in the isles | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Hawaii legislators today announced the introduction of bills that restrict the sale of sunscreens with anything other than those deemed safe for the coral reef as well as human health in the state.
Cancer is ‘terminal,’ Willie K says in Facebook post | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
After being diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2018, Maui-based entertainer Willie Kahaiali‘i, better known as Willie K, announced via Facebook this week that his diagnosis is terminal.
Rust offers a cheap way to filter arsenic-poisoned water
When water flows deep underground, it often dissolves inorganic substances from mineral deposits in the earth's crust. In many regions, these deposits contain arsenic, a naturally occurring element that ...
New cobalt complex could reduce the cost of hydroformylation
A team of researchers from Louisiana State University and ExxonMobil Chemical has found a way to replace the rhodium catalysts used in the hydroformylation process. In their paper published in the journal ...
How supercomputers are helping us link quantum entanglement to cold coffee
Theoretical physicists from Trinity College Dublin have found a deep link between one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics—quantum entanglement—and thermalisation, which is the process ...
Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars
The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes).
Calculating Hawking radiation at the event horizon of a black hole
A RUDN University physicist has developed a formula for calculating Hawking radiation on the event horizon of a black hole, which allows physicists to determine how this radiation would be changed with ...
Mountains influence the impact of earthquakes
According to the research of Professor Mark van der Meijde, mountains influence the impact of earthquakes. It was already known that the topography of an area has an influence on earthquakes, but the ...
Nanospirals that form as molten metals solidify could be key to new materials—and invisibility
Humans have been cooling metal mixtures from liquid to solid for thousands of years. But surprisingly, not much is known about exactly what happens during the process of solidification. Particularly puzzling ...
Turning up the heat on antibacterial-resistant diseases
Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a proposed treatment for diseases like antibacterial-resistant infections and cancer, but despite over a decade of research, scientists have been unable to find a safe and ...
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of "enrichment" techniques, researchers say.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
Exploring strangeness and the primordial Universe
Physicists believe that in the Universe's first ten microseconds free quarks and gluons filled all of spacetime, forming a new phase of matter named 'quark-gluon plasma' (QGP). Experimental and theoretical ...
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
How U.S. Christians imagine God contributes to discriminatory hiring practices
How people visualize God can have real consequences to life on Earth, Stanford research has found.
Rivers are warming at the same rate as the atmosphere
Researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have found that the temperature of Swiss rivers is rising steadily. This situation is straining ecosystems ...
Chemist synthesizes iron coordination polymer with nicotinic acid derivative
RUDN chemist synthesized iron (II) 3-D coordination polymer, the first coordination compound of iron, assembled from substituted nicotinic acid H2cpna. This compound can be used in production of catalysts, ...
Simplifying simple sequence repeats
Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
Exploring the school-age social, emotional, and behavioral health landscape
How you interact, how you feel, and how you act: The three basic tenants of social, emotional, and behavioral health are simple concepts, yet they can be some of the strongest predictors of well-being ...
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Want to make college more equitable? Start with the board
Most students are familiar with their university's chancellor or president. But what about the people who make up their school's board of trustees?
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime
Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
More countries publishing ecosystem accounts, considering environment in economic decisions
New research shows that an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
Making simulated cosmic dust—in the microwave
Cosmic dust is the key to the chemical evolution of stars, planets, and life itself, but its composition is not well understood, and we can't currently collect samples for analysis. A few examples have ...
Chemists simplify the synthesis of antitumor compounds
A RUDN chemist in collaboration with colleagues from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry and N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology (IDB), RAS have developed a new method for the synthesis ...
As forests burn around the world, drinking water is at risk
Fabric curtains stretch across the huge Warragamba Dam to trap ash and sediment expected to wash off wildfire-scorched slopes and into the reservoir that holds 80% of untreated drinking water for the ...
Endoplasmic reticulum found to contact at least two membraneless compartments and influence their behavior
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado has found that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes contact with at least two membraneless compartments in cells and influences their behavior. In their ...
Coronavirus: Health officials seek people in contact with UK’s first cases
The pair are currently being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Shropshire maternity services 'on par or better' than other trusts in England, according to new survey
Maternity services at the Shropshire NHS trust at the centre of an inquiry into baby deaths are on par or better than other trusts in England, according to a survey of more than 150 women.
Intermittent Fasting Helped This Guy Lose 120 Pounds and Get Healthy
I felt the only thing I had control of was what I ate, says Baldric Shyer, a 33-year-old screenwriter from Los Angeles, CA. Hes struggled with weight most of his life, coming from an obese families; like a lot of people, hes had ups and downs. At one point he was down to 170 pounds, but he didnt like himself or his relationship, and so hed stay up late gorging: a half-gallon of ice cream, pizza, or fast food. Hed write screenplays and eat.
Texas Gets the Green Light to Limit Family Planning Services for Poor Women
The Trump administration approved millions in Medicaid funding despite the fact that Texas bars women from seeking care from their provider of choice.
Confusion over whether masks are necessary amid coronavirus outbreak
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR: “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Indonesia offers reward for plucking tyre off giant croc's neck
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can rescue a saltwater crocodile with a motorbike tyre stuck around its neck – and survive.
Coronavirus Is Now A Public Health Emergency, What Does That Mean?
The World Health Organisation met today and declared the coronavirus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC....
How Far Do Sneeze Droplets Travel (And How Big Can They Get)?
There's a new coronavirus spreading throughout China and parts of the world and while it's not yet known how it spreads, it's likely got something to do with coughing and sneezing. While there are ways to cover your sneezes and coughs, they're not always effective and if you want to stop droplets reaching you or yours...
Here's Australia's Hotlines For Coronavirus Advice
The World Health Organisation has declared coronavirus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). In Australia, only nine cases have been confirmed and there's been no evidence of human-to-human transmission. If you're concerned you might be affected by the virus, however, a number of hotlines have...
Coronavirus: How Worried Should I Be About The Shortage Of Face Masks? Or Can I Just Use A Scarf?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern....
ANALYSIS | Shamila Batohi’s NPA: The state of play one year on
Public frustration over the lack of prosecutions for those involved in the grand corruption that characterised state capture is understandable, writes Gareth Newham
'We are on high alert' - No confirmed coronavirus cases in SA, says Health Minister Zweli Mkhize
There has been no confirmed case of the coronavirus in South Africa, according to Health Minister Zweli Mkhize.
Kenyan patient admitted to hospital does not have coronavirus, government says
A Kenyan student who was admitted to a hospital in Nairobi after returning from China with flu-like symptoms, tests negative for the coronavirus, the Kenyan government says.
US tells its citizens 'do not travel' to China because of coronavirus
The United States has told its citizens "do not travel" to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the coronavirus epidemic.
Benue links unknown illness to contaminated water
The Benue state commissioner for health and human services, Sunday Ongbabo, said the controversy which occurred in Obi local government area was due to the consumption of the water by the victims.
Bret Hart, retired Canadian-American wrestler, diagnosed with skin cancer
The wrestling fraternity was on Friday, January 31 thrown into panic after learning that WWE legend Bret Hart is suffering from skin cancer.
The Coronavirus outbreak is a product of China’s food safety, healthcare and politics
You’re not supposed to kick someone who is already down. Under the current dire circumstances, however, mainland Chinese authorities, who have been left so helplessly supine by a lethal new coronavirus tearing its way through their country, nevertheless deserve a swift, hard kick in the haunches. Nearly two decades after SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), […]
New study pulls back veil on Everett’s coronavirus patient
A New England Journal of Medicine article with local expert insight is guiding officials worldwide.
Strike at Swedish is over, but contract dispute is not
The health care provider says replaced strikers will return to work by Sunday. The union calls it a lockout.
Lima Charlie: What Is The Future Of HMS Forth In The Falkland Islands?
The arrival of HMS Forth in the Falklands represents a significant increase in capability for the British forces locally
US Defends Fourth Rise In Casualty Count After Military Base Attack
The disclosed number of injured personnel has progressively risen from zero to 64, since the strike on Al Asad air base earlier this month.
Delta, American, and Several Other Airlines Worldwide Suspend Flights To and From China Amid Coronavirus Fears
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines said on Friday that they will suspend all U.S.-China flights for at least several weeks due to the coronavirus outbreak. Delta on Friday said its China service suspension will begin Feb. 6 and last through April 30, but it will continue to operate the service un...
Fingerprints Can Now Be Dated To Within a Day of When They Were Made
Writing in Analytical Chemistry, Paige Hinners and Young Jin Lee of Iowa State University say they have figured out an accurate way to data to within 24 hours when a fingerprint under a week old was made -- and thus whether it is associated with a crime temporally, as well as spatially. The Economis...
U.S. Maternal Death Rate Holds Steady
In 2018, 658 women died while pregnant or within 42 days of the end of pregnancy, and there were 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births.
New Study Says Lower Age of First Colonoscopy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
Countries tighten China travel curbs as official admits mishandling virus outbreak
People in China have so far directed their anger at local officials in Wuhan and Hubei, but the crisis could pose a challenge to President Xi Jinping.
Ganduje spends N500m in training youths as automobile mechanics
The Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje has so far spent a total of N500m in training 200 youths as automobile mechanics in the state.
Brain freeze: Russian firm offers path to immortality for a fee
When Alexei Voronenkov’s 70-year-old mother passed away, he paid to have her brain frozen and stored in the hope breakthroughs.
Group hails Okowa for hosting NEXIM bank forum
President of Delta Progressives, Mr Ogagaoghene Otikpo, has commended Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa for hosting the ongoing South-South Enlightenment
killing of Christians: CAN goes to UN, EU, AU, others
The Christians Association of Nigeria,CAN, led by Oluchukwu Green Nnabugwu, yesterday said it has concluded plans to visit the UN,
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak global health emergency
The World Health Organization announced on Thursday that it was declaring the deadly coronavirus outbreak to be a global health emergency.
Nigeria has poorest cancer care, control system — Akeredolu
Wife of the Ondo State governor has lamented that the country ranked among countries with the poorest cancer care and control system.
Stakeholders need to step up drug abuse advocacy — Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun
Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun has urged stakeholders to keep up the advocacy for drug abuse
Enforcement on Okada ban: Operators storm Sanwo-Olu’s office in protest
Some operators of Okada and Keke Napep , on Friday, led a peaceful protest to the state government in Alausa, seeking a rethink on the ban.
Woman, 55, first patient to recover from coronavirus in Guangzhou
Health officials in Guangzhou, south China, have announced the city's first successfully treated case of the new coronavirus.
CDC confirms first human-to-human transmission of coronavirus in US
The CDC confirmed Thursday the first person-to-person transmission in the US of the coronavirus that has already killed at least...
FG strengthens response plan to stop importation of coronavirus
FG says it has strengthened its preparedness and action plan in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to stop coronavirus from...
Russian warship travels to Cyprus despite US sanctions
The Black Sea Fleet missile frigate Admiral Essen has called at the Cypriot port of Limassol, the Fleet’s press office reported on Thursday. READ ALSO: Greek fighter jet locks in on Turkish warships near Cyprus – photos “As part of its business call, the ship will replenish supplies while the crew will make excursion tours of the city’s historical sites as their leisure time,” the press office said in a statement. The frigate has called at the port of Limassol in accordance with the plan of the ship’s deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and the schedule of replenishing supplies. The frigate Admiral Essen has been accomplishing assignments in distant waters since December 2019. The Admiral Essen represents a new series of Project 11356R/M frigates (the Project 11357 designation is also used). These frigates are designed to destroy enemy surface ships and vessels, submarines and ground installations, carry out patrols and defend sea lanes.
Dundee drug discovery firm announces first ever clinical trials for AI-developed compound
A Dundee-based firm has announced the first ever clinical trials for a drug molecule developed using artificial intelligence (AI).
Warning to public following ‘sewage-related’ incident in popular Fife park
Visitors to a popular public park in Fife have been urged to avoid contact with the water amid fears of a sewage spill.
Dundee mental health support scheme hailed as national success story
The success of a new approach to supporting mental health issues in Dundee has been hailed as a national success.
Dundee stop in 600-mile mental health road trip
Two mental health campaigners are visiting Dundee as part of a 600-mile trip around Scotland in a bid to get people talking.
Britain’s only sled-dog centre to close due to lack of snow in the Cairngorms
Britain’s only daily working sled-dog centre is shutting its doors because of climate change.
Travellers make last-gasp bid to stay put at North Esk Park during crunch site visit
Travellers made a last-gasp plea to stay in an unauthorised Mearns encampment during a crunch visit to decide its fate.
Nasa remembers fourth person to exceed speed of sound, WWII and bomber pilots on Day of Remembrance
On Day of Remembrance, Nasa remembers the fourth person to exceed speed of sound, a World War II pilot of a bomber fighter plane and a naval aviator who flew 48 combat missions in supersonic jet interceptor plane F-4s over Vietnam.
Nations should avoid overreacting on coronavirus, says China as WHO declares global emergency
China informed the WHO about the coronavirus cases in late December. The death toll in China's novel coronavirus outbreak on Friday climbed to 213 with the number of confirmed cases totalling to 9,692.
Fill 'er up at this New Jersey gas station that dates from 1922
Owned by the same family for three generations, Guy's Auto Service in Washington, New Jersey is a landmark service station.
Chinese envoy to UN: Confirmed coronavirus cases in China at 9,809 with 213 deaths
The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in China stands at 9.809 with a death toll of 213, China's Permanent Representative to the UN, Zhang J
Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway
Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person
Latest on Coronavirus outbreak: Two patients in England test positive
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty, in a statement about cases of novel coronavirus in England said that two patients in England
WHO declares coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency; death toll hits 213
"Our greatest concern is the potential for the virus to spread to countries with weaker health systems," says WHO chief.
The global spread of the coronavirus — where is it?
The World Health Organisation has declared an international emergency over the outbreak.
UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus
Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications
Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
GlobalData: Brexit deal with EU will change the landscape of medical device industry in UK
In the event of a free trade agreement with the EU, the UK will continue to be bound by current EU laws, thereby adhering to the new Medical Device Regulation. This will significantly change the landscape of the medical device industry, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
A collaborative partnership to understand the impact of music therapies on mental health
The Health and Technology District has partnered with Music Heals and SFU on a new research study using advanced neuroscience and functional brain imaging to understand the neuro-physiological impacts of music therapies on improved mental health.
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors
For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
GENOMICA is developing new Wuhan coronavirus diagnostic kit
GENOMICA, a wholly owned company of PharmaMar Group, is developing a kit to reliably detect and identify the new virus known as "Wuhan pneumonia" (coronavirus 2019-nCoV).
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Medtronic plc today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt and Crome portfolio of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D).
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries than others.
Choice of anesthesia may change metastatic process of breast cancer
A new study led by Stony Brook University Cancer Center researchers to be published in Nature Communications suggests that the choice of anesthesia may change the metastatic process of breast cancer by affecting the cytokine and microenvironment.
Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes
A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Thai taxi driver is kingdom's first human-to-human transmission of virus
A Thai taxi driver has been diagnosed with the coronavirus, health officials said Friday, in the kingdom's first case of human-to-human transmission of the deadly sickness which has sparked a global health alert.
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases were confirmed in Rome.
The Jovian Dragon
Philosophia-47: “On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, here is a PJ17 image as seen through the eyes of famous Song Dynasty artist Chen Rong.” The source image is from the Juno Missi…
Coronavirus Q: 'Will a face mask help protect me?' A: It's complicated.
Around the world, people are buying up face masks in hopes of avoiding the Wuhan coronavirus. But do they work? The answer is complicated. Read on for details from health experts.
Some wasps have evolved to recognize and remember faces
A team of researchers at Cornell University recently published a new paper titled “Evolutionary dynamics of recent selection on cognitive abilities.” But that’s a mouthful that ki…
This Woman’s Mouth Keeps Growing Hairs
A woman in Italy developed a rare, literally hair-raising medical condition, her doctors say. In a case study, they describe how the woman grew eyelash-like hairs inside of her mouth. What’s worse, the hairs kept returning after their initial removal.
Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time
Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.
Delta and American Airlines suspend all flights to mainland China over coronavirus
Delta and American Airlines are halting all flights to mainland China over concerns of the deadly coronavirus.
‘Sit and wait to die’: Wuhan citizen blasts Chinese response to 'demon' coronavirus
A Chinese citizen living in the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus says the government is not being truthful with people who are "really helpless" to combat the superbug, which has killed more than 200 and infected over 9,000 throughout the country.
Coronavirus quarantine facility set up near Delhi for 300 students returning from China
The Army added that the students can be monitored for a duration of two weeks by a qualified team of doctors and staff members, to watch for any signs of infection.
Coronavirus: Air India's special flight to depart from Delhi for Wuhan on Friday for evacuation of Indians
The government on Thursday reached out to over 600 Indians living in China's Hubei province, the epicentre of the novel coronavirus outbreak.
US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency
US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday
Taiwan cracks down on fake news about China coronavirus
False reports allege coronavirus patients confirmed at certain hospitals.The Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) has been looking at six suspects in the spreading of false rumors about the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak, reports said Friday (Jan. 31).
7,000 passengers detained on liner in Italy due to false coronavirus alarm
Woman from Macau detected fever when ship paused at Civitavecchia, north-west of Rome
Taiwan confirms 10th coronavirus case
New patient is husband of 9th case.Taiwan confirmed its 10th case of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Friday (Jan. 31) as the husband of the ninth case in another domestic person-to-person infection.
Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK
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Coronavirus - Is India prepared? | TheHealthSite.com
The Wuhan coronavirus is fast spreading across the globe. Political commentator Vedank Singh shares his views on this virus.
Cancer - it may be a heriditary condition | TheHealthSite.com
World Cancer Day is approaching on February 4. In light of this, let us look at how cancer may be hereditary and what you can do to ascertain your risk.
Cancer - bring down your risk with healthy habits | TheHealthSite.com
Cancer is a dreaded disease, but it is also preventable. Read on to know how you can bring down your risk by cultivating a few healthy habits.
Alzheimer's - good sleep habits can protect you | TheHealthSite.com
Alzheimer's disease can be traumatic for both patients and caregivers. To bring down your risk of Alzheimer's, you need to develop the right sleep habits.
strep throat - 5 home remedies to beat it | TheHealthSite.com
According to a new study, strep throat may soon be antibiotic resistant. Know some natural remedies that can help you deal with this condition.
Orkney named best place to live in Scotland for eighth consecutive year
Orkney is the only Scottish area to feature in a list of the UK’s best places to live – taking the top spot in Scotland for the eighth year in a row.
Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say
The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say
The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans
With Death Toll Mounting To 213, WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak As International Health Emergency
However, the Geneva-based organisation have not recommended any travel or trade restrictions on China.
Coronavirus Emergency: Indian Army Sets Up Quarantine Facility In Haryana For Indians Returning From China
A quarantine facility has been created by Indian Army near Manesar, Haryana which will house approximately 300 Indians who will be arriving from Wuhan amid the outbreak of the coronavirus, reports News18.
Levitating sand escapes classical world, enters quantum ground state
We're close to being uncertain about where hundreds of millions of atoms are.
Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch
“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”
Marrow cells switch jobs to repair injured bones
Scientists thought bone healing was the domain of skeletal stem cells, but another kind of cell steps up after an injury, research in mice shows.
Small molecule may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. A newly discovered molecule may offer a way to slow or even stop its progression.
To save honey bees, tinker with their microbiomes?
Genetic engineered bacteria in the guts of honey bees could pump out medicines to protect the bees against Varroa mites and deformed wing virus.
After a stroke, the brain ‘drowns’ in its own fluid
Scientists thought fluid from blood caused swelling in the brain after a stroke, but new research in mice pinpoints a different cause.
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital performs free ENT surgeries
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TMHD wants 149 casual health workers made permanent
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History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu
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About 12, 787 farmers benefit from PFJ in East Mumprusi Municipality
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Tertiary Students equipped with skills for the job market
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The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The virus, which originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has now spread to at least 20 countries worldwide.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
I've been using this eye cream for 5 years and it's the closest thing to a miracle for getting rid of dark circles and depuffing, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - This is the best under-eye brightening treatment I've tried. It's been in my skin-care routine for 5 years, and I recommend it to everyone.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here., Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is due to open February 3, and the Leishenshan Hospital is due to open February 5.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - "Confused and honestly very angry about this Instagram post from an official UC Berkeley Instagram account," one former student said.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The results page will display top stories from major news sites, as well as links to World Health Organisation advisory information and FAQs about the coronavirus.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Parliament approves additional UGX 164b for health sector
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved an additional budget of 164.05 billion shillings to the health sector in the financial year 2020/2021. This followed the adoption of the Budget Committee report on the National Budget Framework Paper in which Members of Parliament recommended additional funds for different activities under the health sector. The …
Travelers at Entebbe Airport ignorant of coronavirus
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Passengers traveling in and out of Uganda through Entebbe International Airport are ignorant about novel coronavirus, a new strain of zoonotic diseases that had not been previously identified in humans. The deadly virus, said to have originated from the Chinese city of Wuhan has so far killed 213 people in …
Thunberg puts climate activist Nakate in media spotlight
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight Stockholm, Sweden | AFP | After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with eco warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices. Vanessa Nakate of Uganda was …
Onions and garlic may Protect against breast cancer
Scientists advise eating more onions and garlic | THE INDEPENDENT | New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds of other species. Rich in …
Sneinton Square to become UV skate park inspired by nature for Nottingham Light Night
'Skate of Nature' will transform Sneinton Square with half pipes and forms, each decorated with UV artwork
Coronavirus arrives to the UK after two cases confirmed by health bosses
They are members of the same family
I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—Because I Created One
It was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson
Another Example of How Health Care Disparities Kill
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is treated less aggressively if you’re not white and male
I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—because I Created One
Doing so was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson
Russia: Hundreds of fishermen stranded on gigantic ice floe
People tried using smaller pieces of ice as rafts to row back to shore.
Ministry of Health issues advisory on Coronavirus
The Ministry of Health confirmed that no new cases of Coronavirus in the Sultanate have been recorded
First cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for Coronavirus
No cases of coronavirus in Oman: Ministry of Health
MOH has clarified that there are no cases of coronavirus being reported in Oman.
Ministry of Health clarifies on coronavirus
MOH has clarified that there are no cases of coronavirus being reported in Oman.
Clear skies over most parts of Oman
PACA said in its forecast for Friday
Coronavirus: WHO declares global health emergency
Despite the urgency, the medical expert wants business as usual for commerce and travel
Air depression to impact many parts of Oman
The Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA), has confirmed of a possible air depression during the next two days.
Seasonal influenza vaccine is important: Ministry of Health
The seasonal influenza vaccine protects you and others, make sure to take it: Ministry of Health
First Canadian coronavirus patient discharged from Toronto hospital
A man who was diagnosed as Canada’s first coronavirus patient was discharged from a Toronto hospital Friday morning, officials said.
US advises no travel to China, where virus deaths top 200
BEIJING — The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a worrying new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand
LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus
SASKATOON — Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.
Japan urges citizens not to travel to China because of virus
TOKYO — The Japanese Foreign Ministry on Friday urged its citizens not to travel to China because of the possibility of the further spread of a new virus.
New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada as confirmed cases in China climb
An expert says Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of a new coronavirus that is infecting humans and raising global alarm.
First Canadian novel coronavirus patient discharged from hospital
TORONTO — A Toronto hospital says a man with novel coronavirus who was being treated there has now been discharged and is recovering at home. The man in his 50s travelled to Toronto from China last week and was Canada's first case of the virus.
Coronavirus may impact availability of some Samsung Galaxy S20 accessories
Virus outbreak has led to delay in release of third-party accessories
Coronavirus outbreak: 366 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan and quarantined
Over 366 Indians are being evacuated from China and flown to New Delhi by Saturday early morning due to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019 nCoV) outbreak. Sources said that they will be directly escor
What patients hope to hear from the Finance Minister
High on the aam aadmi’s Budget hopes is some govt help to meet treatment costs
Experts say masks are unnecessary if you are well
Experts say masks are unnecessary if you are well
Further screening needed as outbreak ramps up
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Lady Liz does the biz - yacht crew rescued by Police
Challenging sea conditions during gutsy rescue by Police Maritime Unit
Test to detect novel coronavirus available in New Zealand
31 January 2020
How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?
January 31, 2020
Chinese Poll Tax Heritage Trust funding round now open
MEDIA RELEASE
Taupo vaping ban totally misguided
Friday, 31 January 2020
Funding boost gives impetus to critical child healthcare
31 January 2020
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the “Valley that Changed a Nation”
31 January 2020
Funding boost for mental health and addictions facilities
Friday 31 January, 2019
Greater support for people in mental health crisis
30 January 2020
QLDC lifts Luggate water restrictions
With demand having dropped, Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has lifted water restrictions in Luggate.
DOC call to use the loos in Abel Tasman National Park
31 January 2020
B.C. coronavirus testing continues, still only one confirmed case
International emergency measures aimed at poorer countries, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Sign Languages Display Distinct Ancestries
Well more than 100 distinct sign languages exist worldwide, with each having features that made it possible for researchers to create an evolutionary tree of their lineages.
Study Reports First Case of Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Person
A woman from China infected a person in Germany before she began displaying symptoms
WHO Declares Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
The declaration was made because of the risk the virus poses to countries outside China, where limited person-to-person spread has occurred
Sweating Robot Beats the Heat
By leaking water, a soft robotic gripper cools itself more efficiently than humans do
Past, present, future - that's how everything connects
A look at the close connection between our calendar and our partnership with God.
Travel warning: Israelis in China should consider leaving
Israel's Foreign Ministry warns against traveling to China, says Israelis currently in the country should consider leaving.
Three mortar shells fired from Gaza at southern Israel
Three mortar shells fired from Gaza toward the Eshkol region, one of them intercepted by Iron Dome.
6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G
6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G. The world is just beginning to discover 5G but China is already looking towards 6G.
El Al Suspends Flights to China Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The Israeli national airline follows British Airways, United, American, Air Asia, Finnair, Air India and Lufthansa in cancelling flights due to the epidemic • Flights to Beijing to resume on March 25.
Another death recorded in Enugu Lassa fever outbreak
The death toll in the Lassa fever outbreak in Enugu State has risen to two.According to the Management of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, UNTH
Enugu records second Lassa fever death
The University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH), Ituku/Ozalla near Enugu, has confirmed the death of a pregnant Lassa Fever patient at the hospital facilities.
Anambra records Lassa Fever case - Premium Times Nigeria
Anambra State has recorded what appears to be its first Lassa Fever patient in the latest nationwide outbreak...................
Tragic nurse who failed to be diagnosed for cervical cancer died after doctors' 'neglect'
Julie O'Connor was diagnosed with cervical cancer 'in 10 seconds' after she was forced to go private following an all-clear from a smear test and a biopsy.
First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK
Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.
Health risk to Scotland remains 'low' as first two UK cases of coronavirus are confirmed
The number of patients being tested for suspected cases of the deadly disease in Scotland has remained at 16 in the last 24 hours.
It's too easy for West Dunbartonshire youths to get booze, says alcohol charity chief
A new study found found minimum unit pricing (MUP) has had little impact on underage drinkers.
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.
One of the emergency hospitals China is panic-building in Wuhan in response to the deadly coronavirus appears to be close to completion.
UC Berkeley had to apologise for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a 'normal reaction' to the coronavirus
UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.
Coronavirus tests on two French citizens evacuated from China turn out negative
Tests on two French citizens evacuated by plane with 178 other passengers from the Chinese city of Wuhan and feared to have coronavirus symptoms have turned out negative, Health Minister Agnès Buzyn…
The ‘Night of Solidarity’: The army of volunteers who count Paris’s homeless
Every year, some 2,000 volunteers and state workers spend the night walking the streets of Paris to make a survey of the number of people sleeping rough in the French capital. For those who give up t…
Wuhan coronavirus: 1,500 SAF personnel packing 5.2m masks in 24-hour operation
SINGAPORE: A total of 1,500 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel are packing 5.2 million surgical masks for distribution to the public, as ...
Malaysia to send 18 million medical gloves to Wuhan for healthcare workers amid coronavirus outbreak
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government will be sending 18 million pieces of medical gloves to healthcare workers in Wuhan amid an escalating ...
UK confirms first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
LONDON: Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief ...
Charter flight carrying South Koreans from Wuhan arrives home
SEOUL: A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday (Jan 31) as tensions simmered around quarantine centres where ...
Sexual assaults rise at US military academies: Pentagon
Incidence of sexual assault in US military academies rose again last year, the Pentagon said Thursday, despite efforts to combat the problem.
Acceleron Reignites Pipeline After Latest Trial Success With PAH Drug
Acceleron achieves primary endpoint in phase 2 PULSAR study using sotatercept to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.Top-line results from the phase 2b PULSAR study are going to be rel
Irish Water say Boil Water Notice lifted for the majority of customers in Tallanstown
Irish Water
How To Keep Your Hands Germ-Free, From An Infectious Disease Specialist
It's more common sense than you might think.
What Is The Keto Flu? Here's How An RD Recommends Preventing It
Are avocados the answer to the dreaded keto flu?
Government savaged over handling of coronavirus amid growing toll of infections and deaths
The federal Health Minister has savaged Queensland's premier for claiming a lack of communication from the federal government could hamper local containment efforts.
Arkansas city agrees to tests of evidence on executed inmate
JACKSONVILLE, Ark. — A central Arkansas city council voted Friday to allow new tests on fingerprints and DNA evidence relating to the case of a man the state put to death in 2017. The Jacksonville City Council voted to allow the tests that Ledell Lee’s family contends could exonerate Lee of the 1993 slaying of …
Australian wildfires fan argument over impact of arsonists
CANBERRA, Australia — What’s to blame for scores of wildfires devastating Australia’s southeast? There’s an increasingly bitter face-off between those who say arson and those who fault climate change. Each side has powerful backers and their weapons of choice are often fabrications and part-truths that have spread in time with the fires in recent weeks. …
China reports 259 people have died of new virus; 11,800 sick
BEIJING — China has reported 259 people have died of a new virus, which has now infected nearly 11,800 people as the United States declared a public health emergency and took drastic steps to significantly restrict entry into the country. President Donald Trump has signed an order that will temporarily bar foreign nationals, other than …
Thailand novel coronavirus case count now 19, 1st locally acquired case
By NewsDesk @infectiousdiseasenews Thailand health officials reported (computer translated) five additional novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) cases– four in Chinese nationals and one in a Thai national. This brings the total to 19 cases in the Kingdom. The Thai patient is a taxi driver with no history of traveling to China, making this the first locally acquired case …
New report shows black pregnant women are more at risk of dying in the U.S.
A new data shows that Black women in the U.S. die during pregnancy or in the months after giving birth two and half times more often than white women and three times more often than Hispanic women. The data which was released by the National Center for Health Statistics on Thursday show that the national maternal mortality...
Watchdog Warns About 'Chilling Effect' Of Russia’s Use Of Facial-Recognition Technology
Amnesty International has criticized Russia’s plans to broaden the use of widespread facial-recognition systems, saying their expected deployment during public gatherings will “inevitably have a chilling effect” on protesters.
Pakistan Halts All Flights To And From China Amid Coronavirus Fears
Pakistan says it is halting all flights to and from China after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the ongoing coronavirus outbreak a global emergency.
Russia Confirms First Two Cases Of Coronavirus, Two Chinese Nationals Quarantined
Russia has reported its first two cases of coronavirus, as governments scrambled to control the spread of a new coronavirus that has already killed more than 200 people in China.
Britain reports first two cases of coronavirus
Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England's chief medical officer said on Friday.
4-month-old baby beats brain cancer, rings bell with mom's help in emotional video
Lily, almost 5 months old, was officially diagnosed as cancer free on Jan. 25, 2020.
Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Hidden hearing loss revealed
Harvard researchers have found two biomarkers that may help explain why a person with normal hearing struggles to follow conversations in noisy environments.
How do woodpeckers avoid brain injury?
Pecking holes in a solid wood tree trunk would give you a headache, if not serious brain damage. What special assets allow a woodpecker to do it?
Humans are hardwired to dismiss facts that don’t fit their worldview
Whether in situations relating to scientific consensus, economic history or current political events, denialism has its roots in what psychologists call 'motivated reasoning.'
Coronavirus grown in lab outside China for first time, aiding the search for vaccine
Australian scientists have grown the Wuhan virus in a lab, and that will speed up the search for a vaccine. It also will help scientists understand how the virus is transmitted from person to person.
WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus: 4 questions answered
The World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus to be a public health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020. Does the action really change anything? An expert answers four questions.
NASA’s newest space observatory could sniff exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life
Over the course of our existence, humanity has struggled to definitively answer the question: “Are we alone?” Is Earth the only planet in the vast cosmic sea that contains life? As our technology becomes more advanced, we get closer and closer to the answer. Our solar system contains a multitude of worlds, planetary bodies ranging […]
SpaceX's workhorse Falcon 9 rocket expected to reach major launch milestone in 2020
Hours after SpaceX launched its 240th new Starlink satellite into orbit, Elon Musk took to Twitter to cryptically reveal that the company’s workhorse Falcon 9 rocket could “reach triple digits this year” if everything goes according to plan. Designed and built by SpaceX in the late 2000s, the Falcon 9 rocket launched for the first […]
Level 3 water restrictions introduced for Hastings
Level 3 water use restrictions are being introduced in Hastings today, meaning a sprinkler ban is now in force with only hand held watering still permitted.
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the "Valley that Changed a Nation"
One of the founders of Wellington’s beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life, and his new book ZEALANDIA: The Valley that Changed a Nation.
Landcare Research: How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?
New Zealand’s land cover is constantly changing. This week sees the release of version 5 of New Zealand’s Land Cover Database (LCDB), which details these changes, helping us to understand how the way we are using our land is changing.
Overweight cat Sox bids for place in pet slimming contest
The PDSA Pet Fit Club sees 20 animals selected to take part in a six-month diet and exercise programme.
Wildfire creates state of emergency in Australian capital
The threat is posed by a blaze on Canberra’s southern fringe that has razed more than 53,000 acres.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
Medication ‘likely to be cause of death’ of dementia patient (82), inquest hears
MEDICATION prescribed to a dementia patient at St Saviour’s Hospital in 2018 was likely to be the cause of her death, a professor who reviewed the case has told an inquest.
US bars China travellers
The United States on Friday declared a public health emergency and announced significant entry restrictions because of a new virus that hit China and has spread to other nations.
State of coronavirus in B.C.
B.C. Health Minister, Adrian Dix and health officer Bonnie Dix held a joint press conference Friday to update British Columbians on the latest coronavirus information.
Canada needs more doctors
Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.
Fourth virus case in Canada
UPDATE: 1:10 p.m. Ontario health officials say the province now has a third confirmed case of the novel coronavirus, bringing Canada's total number of cases to four.
Coronavirus - what to know
Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.
The space junk hazard - Skywatching
Back in the late 1950s and early '60s, when our first artificial satellites were put into orbit, we didn't pay much attention to what went with them.
Hunter attacked by seal
A Quebec hunter had to be airlifted to hospital this week following what was described as a rare seal attack on a Nova Scotia island.
50 million locked down
Carrying permits demanding “fast passage,” truck drivers rushed a 560-ton shipment of disinfectant from eastern China to Wuhan, the locked-down city of 11 million people at the centre of a vast effort to contain a new viral disease.
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the UK on Friday, according to a statement of the chief medical officer Chris Whitty. "The patients are receiving specialist NHS care, and we are using tried-and-tested infection-control procedures to prevent fur...
A Brief Examination of Science and Technology
A common misconception is that scientists and engineers and their subjects are somehow completely different from those in general education. We live in a world that has to find new ways to keep pace
Middle Range Theories Tool to Nursing Exploration
Middle range notions application for nursing analysis can be actually really a useful tool for conducting scientific research in nursing. The theory behind this procedure is the cost of the test will
On the Web Education and Learning – Should I Consider a Online Study Training Course in Information Science?
The following article will examine the benefits that you can get out of edX information Science. Inside this regard, it's important to distinguish in between other along with edX businesses that
Understanding Botanical Science
Lots of men and women feel that persons can be helped by botanical science within the world that is real. Sciences are very interesting for the reason that they look at herbs and plants in numerous
Science Experiments For High School – How You Can Plan The Proper Experiment And Get The Results That You Want
Science experiments such as senior high school are not as tricky as the majority of us thought. Allow me to share a number.You need to determine your ends. Then you will need to define the tasks that
Vaping will be allowed on the grounds of Derriford Hospital again
The plans would make Devon’s largest hospital tobacco-free rather than smoke-free, as it is now
Anger over plan to build new housing estate off Tavistock Road
Local residents are objecting to a proposed new access from Lady Fern Road, a cul de sac
Man in hospital after getting trapped under steel beam
Fire crews had to free him from under the beam
Chinese from Hubei banned
ON the recommendation of the Department of Health President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a temporary ban on Chinese nationals from China’s Hubei province, where Wuhan City — the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak— is located.
DFA to bring home Filipinos in China
AMID health concerns brought about by the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to repatriate next week the first batch of Filipinos in China wishing to go home.
Coronavirus hits UK as first two cases confirmed
The first two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK and the pair, who are from the same family, are receiving specialist treatment.
Coronavirus UK: How will health authorities react and what steps can I take?
The first two cases of the coronavirus in the UK were confirmed earlier today by Public Health England. Read the latest advice here.
Two women find success after New Year’s resolutions, encourage others to keep moving
Two women who started New Year’s resolutions in 2019 have reached their goals and are continuing their journey to live a healthier lifestyle. Now, they are sharing their stories in hopes of motivating others to not give up on 2020 resolutions.
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in England
The two patients are members of the same family.
The Explainer: How worried should we be about the coronavirus in Ireland?
On this week’s podcast, our experts fill you in on everything you need to know.
Department of Justice considering extending visa status of Chinese people in Ireland over coronavirus
There has been two confirmed cases of the novel virus in the UK.
Scientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun
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Economic Survey: Free medicines not really free for most patients
More than 60% of the patients are still forced to pay for some of the medicines they receive
Coronavirus: African airlines suspend flights to China
Health authorities in Ivory Coast are investigating a suspected case of Wuhan coronavirus in a female student who arrived from China
Scientists back use of Napier grass as sustainable way to feed herds
According to a study carried out in Kenya by the Centre for International Forestry Research,the use of Napier grass as fodder could help reduce strain on forests.
Most Read articles – Intel process, Quantum annealing, Magnetic components
Let’s look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the stats of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
A tiny useful discovery about the 4046 phase locked loop chip
Whilst poring over 4046 phase locked loop data sheets, I noticed yet another subtle useful difference between the the later faster 74HC4046 (diag from NXP data sheet) and the earlier slower CD4046.
UK confirms first two coronavirus cases
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom, the first such cases seen, British health authorities said on Friday.
'Not an inch': Palestinians at Al-Aqsa vow to fight Trump's plan
Jerusalem - Tens of thousands of worshippers have descended on the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound for the first Friday prayers after US President Donald Trump announced his Middle East plan to resolve the decades-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
February 2020: Five Planets & More!
If you go out before dawn and then again after sunset, you can spot all five naked-eye planets. And the Winter Hexagon glides high in the evening sky.
Ability to fight flu depends on which virus strain dominated in childhood: study
VANCOUVER - Researchers at two Canadian universities say the first type of influenza virus people are exposed to in early childhood dictates their ability t
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ja
Bats a breeding ground for viruses, but unlikely cause for concern in Canada
SASKATOON - Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat exper
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand
LONDON - The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning
Two-day cultural extravaganza ‘Namma Madurai’ begins today
Focus of the event will be on cleaning and protecting the Vaigai
No need to panic over coronavirus: DC
Awareness programme to be launched in Udupi district
State customises nCoV guidelines
Certain steps of protocol may change as and when a situation arises
Britain reports first case of coronavirus infection in two from same family
The two were transferred to a specialist infectious disease unit in Newcastle, northeast England.
Kerala Coronavirus patient shifted to Thrissur Medical College
The medical college student from Wuhan University was shifted to an isolation ward set up in the Medical College Hospital in the early hours on Friday
Coronavirus outbreak: Indian government begins to evacuate 366 citizens from China's Wuhan
The 423-seater flight is expected to return to Delhi from Wuhan at 2 a.m. on Saturday and another special flight may depart from T3, Delhi on Saturday.
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Two given IV fluids after health declines during hunger strike
As the indefinite hunger strike by farmers entered the third day on Friday, the health condition of two protesters deteriorated forcing doctors to give them intravenous (IV) fluids at the protest venu
India can make a satellite within four weeks, says Chandrayaan-1 Project Director
‘Space technology provides many opportunities for young engineers’
Scientist bats for technology domination through IPR
AI and Machine Learning are omnipresent concepts, says R. Chidambaram
Doctors start terrace garden at trauma centre
It aims at promoting ‘grow your own food’ concept and works as a stress buster for doctors
Army establishes coronavirus quarantine facility for students returning from China
The quarantine facility consists of accommodation barracks for the students, administrative areas and medical facility area.
‘Bring back Tamils stranded in China’
MaduraiThe Madurai Bench of Madras High Court on Friday sought a response from the Centre and State on a petition that sought a direction to facilitate the return of Tamils stranded in China in the wa
Hospitals create awareness of coronavirus
Private hospitals in the city are not keen on setting up isolation ward but some have started awareness of symptoms of the infection. Two days after the first positive case of coronavirus was confirme
Vulture sanctuary in cold storage
Increased visits by tigers in the corridor area adds urgency to the issue
People need not panic about cornavirus: DC
‘While no case was reported in the district, the administration is geared up to tackle the situation’
‘Fatalities can be avoided only if blood diseases are detected in time’
Health staff asked to take such cases to the notice of nodal hospitals
Medical camps in Nagoba jatara reveal a worrying trend in tribal health
Unbridled usage of pain killers by the aboriginal people is leading to kidney damage and other ailments, say doctors
Biometric cards soon for auto drivers in Kozhikode city
Project to ensure better police vigil and safety of passengers
Trees being ‘killed’ on Idukki cardamom estates
Owner, workers of a plantation at Thondimala arrested for injecting chemicals into trees to destroy them
First two cases of coronavirus in the UK confirmed as guests of York hotel
Health officials are urgently trying to trace those who came into contact with two people
First two coronavirus cases in the UK confirmed by health officials
The Department of Health declined to say where in England the two coronavirus patients were from
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The flu-like virus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to nearly 20 countries, including the UK
Coronavirus: Hotel in York confirms two UK victims were guests
The pair, who were guests at the Staycity Aparthotels York, are being treated by Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust after they were diagnosed with coronavirus
Coronavirus live tracker: Killer virus reaches UK - how far has it spread?
The map tracks the spread of coronavirus in real time, including Britain's first two cases, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 210 people in China
Simple method to work out complicated percentages is blowing people's minds
A reply to a post on Reddit asking 'What's a little-known but obvious fact that will immediately make all of us feel stupid?' has gone viral after sharing a handy maths hack
Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'
Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC
Inside coronavirus quarantine unit awaiting 83 Brits as nurse tells of 'panic'
Those being quarantined at the Arrowe Park Hospital in Upton, Merseyside, will be moved into former student accommodation on arrival from RAF Brize Norton, having flown out of the coronavirus epicentre Wuhan, China
Head of 330 million-year-old great white shark-sized beast found in wall of cave
Fossils of 15 to 20 different shark species from the Late Mississippian period have been found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park in a breakthrough discovery
Doctors remove huge hairball growing inside 30-year-old woman's ovaries since birth
The woman had sought medical help after suffering abdominal pain and surgeons found the large cysts in her ovaries, before pulling a mass of hair from her body
People slammed for mocking coaches used for Brits on coronavirus evacuation flight
A flight containing Brits evacuated from Wuhan in China following the outbreak of coronavirus is due to arrive in the UK - but some social media users have hit out at those making jokes in 'bad taste' over their transportation
Coronavirus UK: Urgent search for people in contact with Newcastle patients
Britain's first coronavirus patients are two members of the same family, who tested positive for the SARS-like bug in England and are being treated in hospital in Newcastle
Men are spending thousands on 'limb-lengthening surgery' to add inches to their height
EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Mirror Online, Dr Kevin Debiparshad, a consultant at the LimbplastX Institute, explained why many men are turning to limb-lengthening surgery
IVF 'postcode lottery' in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end
The 'IVF postcode lottery' that impacts couples in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end under new NHS proposals.
Suffolk nursery 'inspires' children to learn, says glowing Ofsted report
Teachers at a Suffolk nursery have been described as 'driven and committed' by Ofsted inspectors who graded it as 'outstanding'.
Work on 'modern' £2.4m swimming pool to start this spring
Work on a brand new multi-million pound swimming pool in Hadleigh is due to get underway this spring.
Opinion: The 'Resilient Newfoundlander’ saves the day: Lessons from the storm of the century
Citizens coming together to help one another is great, but it’s not a substitute for government-led leadership
First influenza exposure dictates lifelong ability to fight the virus, study suggests
Researchers say the results of a study suggest exposure to one of the two flu strains that circulate every year imprints itself on a person’s immunity and disproportionately affects their lifelong response to the flu
Coronavirus: China starts repatriating people to Wuhan as death toll hits 213 – media
Of the newly reported deaths, 30 were in Hubei's provincial capital Wuhan, where the virus was first reported, according to the Hubei health commission.
Facebook To Curb Spread Of Fake News About Novel Coronavirus With Health Ministries Worldwide
The World Health Organisation has deemed the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. And it doesn't help that, as
Greta Thunberg puts Africa's climate activists in media spotlight
Nakate, joined by Ayakha Melithafa and Ndoni Mcunu of South Africa and Makenna Muigai of Kenya, then spent the next hour answering journalists' questions.
Possible disruption to water supply in Tallanstown on Monday - Talk of the Town
Homeowners and businesses in Tallanstown may suffer disruption to their water supply this Monday. This is due to mains repair works due to be carried out in the Rathbrist area of the village from 10.30am to 6pm on the day. Irish Water has advised that those affected may experience low pressure or a water outage...Read More→
McGahon vows to fight for cancer support services in Louth if elected - Talk of the Town
Fine Gael has committed to establishing a fund for local cancer support services. In Co Louth that will help many people who have the misfortune to be diagnosed with cancer if returned to government after next month’s General Election. That’s according to the party’s General Election candidate in this area Cllr John McGahon. He said...Read More→
Mostly dry weather in store for today and tomorrow - Talk of the Town
It will be mostly dry this evening and tomorrow. That’s the verdict of Louth Weather in their latest forecast for the next couple of days. In an update this morning, Louth Weather said: “Cloudy this morning with some patchy drizzle over northern parts. However brighter weather is on the way. The dividing line, running from...Read More→
Jennifer Doudna, Crispr scientist, on the ethics of editing humans
Her gene-editing tool could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England
The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land.
Atlanta Couple Caught Up in New Zealand Volcano Eruption Have Both Died From Their Injuries
Pratap Singh, 49, died a month after his wife Mayuari
Eighteen of the South Korean evacuees have been hospitalised while the other 350 are in quarantine
Eighteen South Koreans evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan have been hospitalised after showing symptoms while 350 others are in quarantine, Seoul's health authorities said Friday, as concerns mount about a wider outbreak of the SARS-like virus. A chartered plane carrying a total of 368 South
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
Conspiracy theorists and internet vaccine skeptics are making false claims that a bleach solution called "miracle mineral solution" cures coronavirus.
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America
The transmission happened in Illinois.
Why Coronavirus Seems to Be Striking More Adults Than Kids
Expert theories on why the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV seems to be infecting more kids than adults, according to early data out of Wuhan.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday. The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami. The
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.
The Wuhan Huoshenshan Hospital is due to open February 3, and the Leishenshan Hospital is due to open February 5.
Woman Dumps 7-month-old Foetus in Toilet of Coimbatore Hosp, Flees Scene; Probe on
Minutes before her treatment, the woman visited the restroom, spent considerable time inside and immediately after rushed out of the hospital with her son.
Army, ITBP Set up Coronavirus Quarantine in Delhi For 300 Students Returning From China
The students, as well as other passengers, will be thoroughly screened upon their arrival at the Indira Gandhi International airport in Delhi by a joint team of the Airport Health Authority (AHO) and Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS).
Leprosy: Top Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding The Condition, Busted For You
Regardless of the high prevalence of leprosy globally, there are a few myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we burst some of them for you.
Cover brief for The Oklahoman's Business section on Jan. 31, 2020
WOODWARD Chemical plant evacuated in gas leak No injuries were reported as part of a hydrogen chloride leak at a chemicals plant that forced an emergency evacuation Thursday afternoon. Erin Hatfield, spokeswoman for the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, said the agency was informed by the City of Woodward/Woodward County Office of Emergency Management that no one had been hurt. Hatfield said local emergency management officials told the agency the leak was caused by a valve malfunction at Deepwater Chemicals. Hatfield said DEQ was informed that the valve released the colorless gas into the plant's stack, prompting an evacuation order issued about 2:35 p.m. The gas, when exposed to
Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America
The transmission happened in Illinois.
Why Is Russia Bringing the S-400 Air Defense System to Its Bases in the Arctic?
And a bunch of other weapons.
The PTRD Was The Soviet Anti-Tank Rifle That Defeated Nazi Germany
It was a threatening weapon.
This Is the High Cost China Is Paying for Copying a Stolen Su-33 Russian Jet Fighter
A bad copy.
Is the Coronavirus Outbreak as Bad as SARS Or Worse?
The severity and mortality of a novel emerging virus, which we scientists, in this case, are calling 2019-nCoV, are very difficult to judge when new data are coming in on a daily basis.
We Don't Know How Many Bullets, Guns or Planes China Sells Around the World
China may be the world’s No. 2 arms producer, according to a new estimate. But we still don't know how many arms it actually sells.
Bitcoin Investors Be Aware: Kraken Finds Way to Hack Into Trezor Hardware Wallets
The security research team at Kraken has found a way to hack into the popular Trezor bitcoin hardware wallet. The team extracted seeds from the wallet.
Just Do It
“The Torah, though, is not just telling us about Pharaoh; it’s also telling us about ourselves. In every one of us, a little Pharaoh is hiding who knows exactly what needs to be done but doesn’t do it.
Learning to live by the Maramataka: Pēpuere
The blue moki are running and the tuna are returning to the sea. We're entering the fifth phase of summer. Ngā mihi o te wā e te whānau! We are in the ninth lunar month of Pēpuere and at the end of the summer phase Matiti Kaiwai, moving to Matiti Raurehu. Kaiwai, the fourth phase, indicates the mid
Is your child hooked on digital devices? These researchers hope to help.
The work could create a standard set of questions that pediatricians across the country can ask parents to gauge whether children are showing signs of compulsive screen use.
What does declaring coronavirus a global health emergency change?
A global health emergency usually means more resources and reporting obligations but states do not always follow WHO's guidance
Space-time is swirling around a dead star, proving Einstein right again
The theory of general relativity predicted a phenomenon known as frame dragging, which states that space-time will churn around a massive, rotating body.
Coronavirus updates: The latest news on the outbreak and the global response
Countries around the world evacuate citizens from the center of the outbreak in China, as the virus continues to spread.
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer
Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.
US government kept submarine crash at Titanic site a secret
A $35 million submarine vessel, operated by British company EYOS Expeditions, crashed into the famous wreckage of the RMS Titanic, in July 2019, according to legal papers seen in the Telegraph. Rob McCallum, the expedition leader admitted earlier this week that the Triton submersible crashed into the sunken ocean...
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal
Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
The Chief Medical Officer said the UK is prepared, and used to managing infections.
Paper plant destroyed by massive fire reopens in Elmwood Park
The Marcal Paper Plant in Elmwood Park has officially reopened after being destroyed by a massive fire almost exactly one year ago.
2 hurt when ambulance crashes into home in New Jersey
Two people were hurt when an ambulance crashed into a home in New Jersey Friday morning.
TRAVEL WARNING: US State Department issues 'do not travel' warning to China as coronavirus spreads
The U.S. State Department has issued a "do not travel" warning to China as concerns grow over the coronavirus.
Ames Window Illusion Will Bend Your Mind in the Best Way Possible
This video shows the strangest window in the entire world, and it’s called the Ames window. This gentleman from the 90s shows you how to make one for your own.
Beer Might Actually Be Good for You, According to Science
While drinking a lot of beer is probably not a good idea, moderate consumption of the odd pint has been shown to be very beneficial to your health and wellbeing!
Astronomers Observe a Star Dragging Space-Time With It in a Cosmic Stellar Dance
Astronomers have been able to prove Einstein right once more as they witness space-time swirling around a dead star in its gravitational pull.
New Nanoparticle Eats Away At Heart Attack Causing Plaques
Researchers created a nanoparticle that targets plaque in cells and eats away at it, reducing the risk of a heart attack.
49 Interesting Facts and Stories About the Human Brain
Modern neuroscience and cognitive sciences have made great strides in understanding the effect our brains have on our everyday function. With that comes a wealth of knowledge and facts that you probably don't know about the brain.
One Man Made over 6,000 Racist Robocalls, FCC Fining Him Nearly $13 Million
A man looking to gain publicity and notoriety made more than 6,000 robocalls harassing people across six U.S. states, now, the Federal Communications Commission is looking to fine him nearly $13 million.
Pennsylvania man's earache sign of rare infection: ‘It’s surreal how close I was to dying’
A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man is speaking out after he nearly lost his life to a rare syndrome that was triggered by a common ear infection.
Avoid Super Bowl 'avocado hand' injuries with these helpful tips
Tips on how to avoid a kitchen catastrophe while preparing for the big game.
US coronavirus evacuee says passengers being cautious on military base: ‘I’m still wearing my mask’
One evacuee said most people head straight to their rooms following dinner.
Australian police warn public to stop taking pictures of wildfires
Australian officials are fed up with people trying to take pictures of wildfires.
Does Wearing A Face Mask Protect Against Coronavirus?
Editor’s note: This article has been updated in light of the January 2020 coronavirus outbreak. If you live in a city, it’s likely you’re constantly on high alert about germs, especially with seasonal outbreaks of flu (or influenza, as its otherwise…
What Experts Want You To Know About Self-Managed Abortions
As abortion restrictions across the country seemingly grow by the day, self-managed abortion is over three times as prevalent in Texas than the rest of the country, according to a January study released by the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas…
Coronavirus test negative, CS says
CS Kariuki says results sent to SA for validation are negative.
Panic as locusts invade farms in Embu
The insects were seen in Ndunduri, Manyata, Kathangariri and Gicherori villages.
Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals
The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.
Multiple cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Chris Whitty has announced that two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in England
Researchers create world’s most detailed map of breast cancer risk
An international team identified over 350 DNA 'errors' that increase risk of developing the disease, creating a map of breast cancer risk
PHOTOS: Max, Gokada riders protest okada ban in Lagos
Riders of Max, Gokada, motorbike hailing services, have protested against the ban on okada in several parts of Lagos state.
First two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the United Kingdom. In a statement on Friday, Chris Witty, chief medical officer for England, said the patients are members of the
Lassa fever kills pregnant woman in Enugu — second death recorded in a week
The Enugu state ministry of health has confirmed another death from Lassa fever at the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Utuku-Ozalla. This is the second death recorded in the state.
Seven cases of Lassa fever confirmed in Bauchi — but no deaths
Four new cases of Lassa fever have been confirmed in Bauchi, bringing the total to seven.
Facial Exercises Can Tighten the Skin & 5 Other Online Beauty ‘Tips’ That Are Actually Just Myths
It's human nature to always want to look your best, whether when out in the public or on your social media postings. While some go as far as having skin or facial treatments every week, others resort to following beauty advice from the internet. But did you know that some…
Medical Experts Claim Wuhan Virus May Be Transmitted Through Your Eyes Or By Touch Alone
As the Wuhan virus continues to weigh heavy on everyone's minds, the general answer to preventing yourself from being exposed and possibly infected with the disease is by wearing masks, as it is commonly understood that the mask acts as a barrier between you and any infectious particles that people…
Gokada, Max motorcyclists protest Lagos ban on motorcycles
Hundreds of motorcyclists are protesting the ban on the operations of commercial motorcycles in six local governments in Lagos.
Countries ban China arrivals as virus death toll hits 213
Singapore and Mongolia slapped sweeping bans on arrivals from China on Friday and the United States told its citizens to avoid the country after a global health emergency was declared over a viral epidemic that has killed 213 people.
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco-warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices.
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
China virus death toll hits 213
The nationwide death toll in China's coronavirus outbreak has risen to 213, with nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed, the National Health Commission said on Friday.
Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation
Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.
Canada lags behind peers in doctors per capita, but average in physician visits
TORONTO — Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.The analysis by the . . .
Plastics ban can't be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA — Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics, their association says, but they want the government to leave time for them to adapt to a . . .
Soggy January: Rain of ‘almost biblical proportions’ fell on Vancouver Island
Rain is expected in Greater Victoria over the next few days, but nothing like the amount that has been falling on much of the rest of Vancouver Island. The volume of rain in many Island . . .
Rocket nears spaceport for Chinese space station test launch
The first flight model of a rocket designed to launch modules for a Chinese space station is set to arrive at Wenchang spaceport for a crucial test mission.
NASA to allow researchers to fly on commercial suborbital vehicles
NASA plans for the first time to allow researchers to fly with their payloads on commercial suborbital vehicles, ending years of debate and deliberation.
Rocket Lab kicks off busy year with NRO launch
Rocket Lab successfully launched a classified payload for the NRO Jan. 30 in the first of up to a dozen launches planned by the company this year.
Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK
Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, Public Health England has said.Professor...
Coronavirus: Government 'examining immigration position' of Chinese nationals
The Department of Justice says it is "examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals" as...
Army sets up quarantine facility in Manesar for 300 students returning from Hubei
An Air India flight was sent to Wuhan on Friday to bring back the Indian students stuck in Hubei province, the epicentre of coronavirus. The flight is expected to reach India at around 2 am on Saturday.
ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles
ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.
Closing borders could allow China virus to spread faster: WHO
The UN health agency on Thursday declared the outbreak a global health emergency, but said it was not recommending any international trade or travel restrictions and urged the numerous countries already taking such measures to reconsider.Several countries have halted cross-border traffic from China or banned entry from travellers from Wuhan.
Coronavirus outbreak: 6 suspected cases admitted to RML hospital
Five persons self-reported to the Ram Manohar Lohia hospital, designated to deal with such cases, with respiratory problems and fever, hospital sources said.
Delta, American airlines halt flights to China amid coronavirus outbreak
The two largest US airlines plan to suspend all flights to China amid the country’s mushrooming coronavirus crisis. American Airlines is halting trips to and from mainland China on Friday
Green energy could now be cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to breakthrough
Australia is on fire. Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is melting. Last year was the second hottest year on record. The six hottest years in all of recorded human history? The last
Most-wanted fugitive who faked own death captured in Oklahoma
A Mississippi man who faked his own death to avoid child rape charges was arrested on the same day he was added to the US Marshal’s most-wanted list, authorities said.
Deadly coronavirus may have originated in bats: researchers
Scientists have been batting around theories about what animals may have sparked the deadly new coronavirus, including snakes — but a new study suggests that bats were the most likely hosts,
Scientists make alarming discovery under Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’
Scientists have detected unusually warm water underneath Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier.” The team from Georgia Tech was able capture new images and first-of-its-kind data from deep
How US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak
Hospitals across the US are preparing to receive patients infected with the novel coronavirus and have been given instructions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how they might
WHO Declares Global Virus Emergency, Countries Warn Against China Travel
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections. The UN health agency based in Geneva had initially downplayed the threat pos
WHO declares global virus emergency as death toll hits 213
The World Health Organization declared a global emergency over the new coronavirus, as China reported Friday the death toll had climbed to 213 with nearly 10,000 infections.
Authorities tighten watch on Chinese workers in Indonesia's regions amid coronavirus fears
Amid the expanding coronavirus outbreak, authorities in Indonesia have been increasing monitoring of Chinese workers, especially those who recently arrived in the archipelago from mainland China, where the fast-spreading virus has killed at least 170 since it first emerged in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
The case is a Thai taxi driver, said Tanarak Pipat, deputy director-general of the Department of Disease Control.
The outbreaks of both the Wuhan coronavirus and SARS likely started in Chinese wet markets. Photos show what the markets look like.
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak likely started in a Chinese wet market, where livestock and poultry are sold alongside animals like dogs and civets.
The Wuhan coronavirus seems to have a low fatality rate, and most patients make full recoveries. Experts reveal why it's causing panic anyway.
The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is sparking fear, distrust, and xenophobia around the world.
York hotel confirmed as location for UK's first coronavirus victims
The hunt is on for anyone who came into contact with the first two confirmed patients
Two patients in England test positive for coronavirus
The cases were confirmed by Public Health England on Friday morning
The incredibly rare brain condition which caused a young girl to 'waste away' because she doesn't feel hunger
Gypsy Mae Chamberlain, 12, is one of only a handful of people across the globe with diencephalic syndrome
Woman dies after being pulled from River Towy in Carmarthen
Emergency services were called to the scene on Thursday afternoon
Former Wales rugby star discovers his cancer has spread to his head
Matthew J Watkins, who played for the Scarlets and Gloucester, said his friends and family have kept him going
Everything we need to know about coronavirus as it hits the UK
Here's what you need to know as two cases have been confirmed on British soil
Coronavirus confirmed in UK as patients tested positive
Two patients - members of the same family - have tested positive for the illness
NASA bids farewell to the Spitzer Space Telescope
Named in honor of the famed astronomer, Lyman Spitzer, NASA's infrared space telescope launched into space in 2003. On Thursday, it was finally decommissioned, laying the groundwork for the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) in making future discoveries.
Astellas files new application for expanded use of roxadustat in Japan
Astellas has set its sights on extending the use of roxadustat into Japan, for the treatment of anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-dialysis patients.
UK confirms first cases of coronavirus as global concerns mount
The UK confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus infection this morning, after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a global emergency yesterday.
Global scientists race to develop novel coronavirus vaccine
Medical researchers at home and abroad are working swiftly to develop a vaccine targeting the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which has 9,731 confirmed cases in China and 101 cases overseas as of 2 pm on Friday.
US' China travel ban an 'overreaction' to WHO declaration
The US warning against traveling to China due to the novel coronavirus spread is an overreaction, which would greatly hurt global tourism and hinder people-to-people exchanges, Chinese experts say.
China "confident in, capable of" containing, defeating epidemic: NHC
China is confident in and capable of effectively containing the novel coronavirus epidemic, and eventually defeating it, the National Health Commission said in a statement Friday.
PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV
After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.
DepEd to work closely with DOH on nCoV
Following the first confirmed case of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday expressed readiness to “contribute to the overall Philippine government efforts for the management of this public health situation.”
Marcos: Gov’t must be ready for months-long nCoV epidemic
The government must be ready to deal with months-long epidemic of the novel coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV now that the World Health Organization (WHO) has just declared it as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, neophyte Senator Imee R. Marcos said Friday.
MARINA on the alert against nCov
The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) has started implementing strict precautionary measures to prevent the entry of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV) into the country.
Volcanic earthquakes, magmatic activity in Taal Volcano – Phivolcs
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) continues to monitor activities of the Taal Volcano after recording several volcanic earthquakes which signify magmatic activity.
NBI advises personnel to take precautions against nCoV
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has advised its personnel to take necessary measures to avoid getting infected with the 2019 novel coronavirus (nCoV).
DOH considers extending travel ban to cover other Chinese provinces
After its recommendation to implement a travel restriction on travelers coming from Hubei province, the Department of Health (DOH) said it is looking at expanding the recommendation to other provinces of China.
To fight nCoV, public urged to gargle with warm water and salt
The public was urged to gargle with lukewarm water and salt to help lower the chances of having different viruses, an infectious disease specialist said Friday.
Duterte issues travel ban on Chinese nationals from nCoV-afflicted areas
President Duterte issued on Friday a travel ban on Chinese nationals coming from Hubei, China and other places where confirmed cases of the deadly 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) have been reported.
TUCP urges DOH to provide workers with free face masks
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged the Department of Health (DOH) to provide workers with free standardized face masks.
Filipino scientists help confirm nCoV cases
Filipino scientists from the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) are lending a hand to health officials in confirming cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) in the country.
South Korean evacuation flight arrives from Wuhan amid tension over quarantine centers
A charter flight carrying 368 South Koreans from Wuhan arrived home on Friday as tensions simmered around quarantine centers where they will be isolated, a plan vehemently opposed by nearby residents.
Lassa fever deaths in Nigeria rise to 41
The death toll from Lassa fever in Nigeria since the beginning of January has risen to 41 as cases were confirmed in more regions, Nigeria's disease control agency said.
US issues 'Do Not Travel' advisory to China over Coronavirus
The State Department's advisory also suggested Americans in China to departing using commercial means
Coronavirus patient moved to Thrissur medical college, more quarantined in Kerala
Thrissur medical college has been equipped with isolation ward with all facilities where 24 patients can be treated at a time
Coronavirus: 400 Indians to be airlifted from Virus-hit China
China has imposed a lockdown in the city following the outbreak of the virus
Telescope in Hawaii captures Sun in great detail
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope on the island of Maui has a 13-foot (four meters) mirror, the world's largest for a solar telescope.
WHO declares global health emergency as coronavirus death toll climbs to 213
Many nations have already urged their citizens not to visit China, while some have banned entry for travellers from Wuhan
Staying in Wuhan more risky than 14 days on Christmas Island
Understandably, the thought of being quarantined in a detention centre is off-putting, but the consequences of staying in Wuhan are far more serious.
If Millennials really are having less sex, why would that be?
The phenomenon is recognised widely enough to have been dubbed the "sex recession".
It's time to make noise about freeing Kylie Moore-Gilbert from Iran
A strategy of quiet diplomacy has failed to free Australian-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert from detention in Iran.
Britain reports first two cases of new coronavirus
Two patients from the same family in England have tested positive for coronavirus, the first such cases in Britain, England’s chief medical officer said on Friday.
To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection
"Do not wear a mask if you are well" read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore's main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.
State of emergency declared as bushfire threatens Australian capital
Australian officials declared a state of emergency for the capital city of Canberra and surrounding regions on Friday, as soaring temperatures and strong winds threatened to propel a large bushfire beyond the control of firefighters.
Coronavirus: First two patients in UK receiving treatment at specialist centre
The patients are understood to be undergoing treatment at the Newcastle Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Two members of the same family test positive for coronavirus in England
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
Q&A: All you need to know as coronavirus affects more people in Europe
Many more people in Europe are likely to contract novel coronavirus that causes serious lung disease, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
UK's health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand
LONDON — The chief executive of Britain's National Health Service has criticized Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand Goop and her new Netflix series, warning it carries “considerable risks to health.”
AFRL’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate honors awards winners
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Materials and Manufacturing Directorate recently held its 67th annual awards luncheon at the Hope Hotel to celebrate top achievers.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness products condemned by NHS chief
Simon Stevens says people are wasting money and taking risks because of misleading claims
Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England
First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land
Irish in Wuhan: ‘In 24 hours, everything changed’
Wuhan and its people have shown tremendous spirit in response to coronavirus crisis
Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra
Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states
TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes
Apple A-series chip supplier TSMC has said that production in its Chinese facilities remains on track despite the coronavirus outbreak impacting output ...
At least 19M Americans sickened by flu so far this season, CDC says
The numbers remain below the threshold to qualify as an epidemic, and most strains respond to antiviral treatment, the agency said
Montana ranchers, conservationists lock horns over free-ranging bison
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- A new state plan to allow bison to be categorized as wildlife has pitted Montana ranchers and livestock producers against conservationists.
Coronavirus: Quarantining millions in China is unprecedented, wrong
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. China has recorded over 8,246 cases, but just 170 deaths from the disease. As far as emerging diseases go, this virus appears relatively insipid.
Low levels of air pollution may add to cardiac arrest risk
All it takes is short-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution from cars and bushfires to increase the risk of cardiac arrest, a new study warns.
Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs
The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.
Report: Human-to-human spread of coronavirus occurred in December
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- Chinese health experts say human-to-human transmission cases of the deadly coronavirus in the central Chinese city of Wuhan were occurring in December, although local authorities were ruling out secondary infections at the time.
More than 75K in Wuhan may have coronavirus, analysis suggests
New estimates based on modeling research dwarf official counts, suggesting that some of those sickened may be asymptomatic or will not seek medical attention.
South Korea confirms 11 coronavirus cases
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- South Korea confirmed 11 cases of the coronavirus, and is reporting its first case of tertiary transmission, the first of its kind outside China where the official death toll climbed to 213 on Friday.
Earlier screening for colon cancer may catch cases earlier
Analysis revealed higher than suspected rates of un-diagnosed cancers in those under age 50, when colonoscopies are recommended.
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.
I’ve talked to many world leaders. Queen Elizabeth II was the best at the art of conversation — here’s why.
I have had the privilege of conversing with a number of the world’s great leaders.
The UK has confirmed its first 2 cases of Wuhan coronavirus
Two people in the UK have been infected with the Wuhan coronavirus, medical authorities said Friday, the first cases of the virus in the country.
One of the emergency hospitals Wuhan is panic-building is looking close to completion. Watch a live feed of the construction here.
One of the emergency hospitals China is panic-building in Wuhan in response to the deadly coronavirus appears to be close to completion.
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
As new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are reported across the globe, online bootleggers are cashing in on another opportunity to sell a dangerous bleach cocktail that they claim can cure malaria, cancer, the flu, and even autism. Now proponents are claiming the chlorine dioxide treatment can also cure or protect against the coronavirus.
UC Berkeley had to apologize for saying anti-Chinese xenophobia is a ‘normal reaction’ to the coronavirus
UC Berkley is attracting backlash for calling anti-Chinese xenophobia a “normal reaction” to the Wuhan coronavirus.
Looking for reliable information about the Wuhan virus just became easier as Google and WHO jointly activate SOS alert
Google on Friday (Jan 31) made looking for reliable information about the Wuhan coronavirus a little bit easier by activating an SOS alert that shows you resources and the latest updates from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.
Doctors acquitted at end of Belgium's first euthanasia trial
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - A Belgian court on Friday cleared three doctors accused of murder for helping a woman end her life, in the country’s first criminal case concerning euthanasia.
Explainer: Rapid spread of China coronavirus fuels global alarm
(Reuters) - International alarm over the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in December is driven by its rapid spread and the fact that infectious disease experts cannot yet know how deadly or contagious it is.
Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.
Hong Kong leader rejects calls to close border despite virus fears
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam rejected calls from a medical union on Friday to close the border with mainland China to contain the spread of the new coronavirus, and urged health staff not to go through with a threatened strike.
Two UK coronavirus patients being treated in northern England
LONDON (Reuters) - The first two people in Britain to be diagnosed with the new coronavirus are being treated in a hospital in Newcastle, northeast England, Britain’s health ministry said on Friday.
Italy cabinet to discuss declaring coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed
ROME (Reuters) - Italy’s government is set to discuss declaring a state of national emergency after confirming the first two cases of the new coronavirus in the country since the outbreak in China, a cabinet statement said on Friday.
Maltreated tigers and lions, rescued from Guatemala circuses, arrive in South Africa
(This Jan. 21 story corrects to say that 17 animals, and not 21, were relocated to the South African sanctuary, out of a total of 21 animals rescued by ADI.)
Swedish health authority says woman is confirmed to have coronavirus
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s Public Health Agency said on Friday that a woman had tested positive for coronavirus and was being kept isolated at a hospital in southern Sweden.
WHO says countries should keep borders open, trade & people moving despite coronavirus
GENEVA (Reuters) - Borders should be kept open and people and trade flowing in the face of the coronavirus outbreak, although countries have a sovereign right to take measures to try to protect their citizens, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday.
One case of coronavirus symptoms among French evacuated: minister
MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - One of the French people evacuated from China by plane showed symptoms of the coronavirus infection, France’s Health Minister Agnes Buzyn told reporters on Friday.
Surge in virus infections stokes fear in cities flanking China's Wuhan
BEIJING (Reuters) - A jump in infections in two Chinese cities flanking Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic, is fuelling fear that new hot spots are emerging in a province where strict transport curbs have already brought most activity to a halt.
What are the obstacles to Bayer settling Roundup lawsuits?
(Reuters) - Bayer AG (BAYGn.DE) is in mediation to potentially settle thousands of U.S. lawsuits claiming that the company’s Roundup weed killer causes cancer, but some legal experts said the cases raises novel questions that may prevent an easy settlement.
Climate change activists block Shell headquarters, 30 detained
THE HAGUE (Reuters) - Environmental activists chanting “keep it in the ground” blocked the entrance to Shell’s headquarters in The Hague on Friday, protesting at the energy company’s role in climate change, until police dragged them away, detaining 30.
Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on Friday, as it raised its total number of cases to 19, the second-highest after China.
No kissing or hugging, watchdog advises Russians amid virus fears
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia’s consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in crowded public places to try to stop China’s virus outbreak spreading to Russia.
Germany expects coronavirus vaccine within months
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany’s research minister said on Friday she expected a vaccine for coronavirus to be developed within months.
To mask or not to mask: confusion spreads over coronavirus protection
SINGAPORE/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - “Do not wear a mask if you are well” read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore’s main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world sought to calm panic buying of masks seen as a guard against the fast-spreading coronavirus.
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency as Wuhan Coronavirus Continues to Spread
The World Health Organisation on Thursday declared an international public health emergency over the deadly new coronavirus that has hit China hard. The announcement comes as nearly a hundred cases have been spotted in countries outside of China, including the first case of human-to-human transmission in the U.S., also reported on Thursday.
All Humans Are a Little Bit Neanderthal, According to New Research
We’re all a little Neanderthal. That’s the conclusion of a study that used a new statistical technique to revise estimates of the degree to which modern humans have retained Neanderthal DNA. The research suggests that even people of African descent have Neanderthal heritage, something that was previously in doubt.
A History of Star Trek's Uneasy Relationship With Androids
Sci-fi has been fascinated with sentient synthetic life since its earliest days, but Star Trek, in particular, has had quite the tumultuous history with its own consideration of androids and their place in its far future. From classic interpretations of sinister ‘bots to one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, here’s everything you need to know about Star Trek’s androids.
195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan to be quarantined in California for 2 weeks
The CDC announced Friday that the 195 Americans evacuated from Wuhan, China, to the United States will be quarantined for two weeks to be monitored for symptoms of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
White House declares health emergency for novel coronavirus
Citizens returning from Hubei Province will be quarantined for 14 days upon returning to the U.S.
Delta, American Airlines suspend China flights amid coronavirus outbreak
Delta and American Airlines are temporarily suspending all of their United States flights to China amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Fear grows as person-to-person transmission of coronavirus rises globally
With the sixth coronavirus case confirmed in the southern German state of Bavaria on Friday, questions have arisen about whether the virus can easily be...
Measures, evacuation as Turkey confronts coronavirus threat
Authorities continue to assure the public all measures are in place amid hoaxes of coronavirus cases in Turkey, while a military cargo plane left for China to evacuate citizens from the virus's epicenter, Wuhan
To mask or not to mask: Confusion spreads over coronavirus protection
'Do not wear a mask if you are well' read a warning plastered across the front of Singapore's main newspaper on Friday, as authorities around the world...
Coronavirus outbreak spreads across Europe
Following confirmations in the U.K. and Russia, Sweden's Public Health Agency said Friday that a woman had tested positive for the coronavirus and was...
Italy declares state of emergency over coronavirus
The Italian government declared a state of emergency on Friday to fast-track efforts to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus strain after two cases...
Australia on standby for ongoing fire threat
Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital. The chief...
Coronavirus vaccine could take 20 months to develop, France's Pasteur Institute Foundation says
A vaccine to treat the newest deadly strain of the coronavirus could be made available in 20 months' time, an official at France’s Pasteur Institute...
No kissing, hugging in Russia amid virus fears
Russia's consumer health watchdog advised people on Friday to refrain from greeting each other with handshakes, kisses or hugs and to wear medical masks in...
Not everyone is happy about EPA’s review of glyphosate
One scientist expects this will spur activists to prompt food companies to follow Kellogg’s lead in banning use of grain where glyphosate is used as a pre-harvest drying agent.
What a 5-Step Checklist at Johns Hopkins Can Teach You About Life and Business
Often the simplest steps -- ones we repeat all the time -- are an opportunity to slip up and create costly errors.
Do You Possess the Personality Traits of a Diehard Entrepreneur? A Decade of Research Will Tell You
Researchers agree. Entrepreneurial personality types have these 7 qualities in common. Can you relate?
Games with Gold: Fable Heroes and TT Isle of Man are now free
Games with Gold program has returned with another two games in tow for Xbox Live Gold members. TT Isle of Man for the Xbox One and Fable Heroes for Xbox 360 can now be claimed for free.
James Nyoro: Brains Behind Uhuru's Ksh7 Billion Project
Through Nyoro's appointment by the president, he took part in various major projects including...
US airlines halt flights between US, China due to virus
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
Control on society lets China lock down 50M people, feed them
Authorities have blocked 50 million people from leaving Wuhan and nearby cities at the center of the outbreak. That in turn requires a massive effort to keep them supplied with food and other neces...
U.S to quarantine all 195 American evacuees from China
The U.S. advised against all travel to China as the number of cases of a new virus spiked more than tenfold in a week.
Campbell residents adopt bushfire devastated community to help 20 families who lost everything
A silent auction and trivia night is hoped to raise $50,000 for the families. Among the auction items is lunch at The Boathouse with Raiders coach Ricky Stuart.
As Delhi gangrape convicts await execution, a reminder: death penalty does not ensure women’s safety
India has an obsession with retributive and deterrent approaches and an increasing aversion to another goal of punishment – rehabilitation.
Coronavirus outbreak: Army sets up quarantine centre in Manesar for Indians evacuated from Wuhan
An Air India aircraft sent to Wuhan on Friday is expected to be back in India on Saturday morning.
FDA to Investigate Influencers Promoting Pharmaceutical Products
The FDA will conduct two studies to examine the relationship between paid pharmaceutical endorsements from celebrities, influencers and physicians and user behaviour.
Two studies find cervical cancer could be eliminated within the century
Cervical cancer could be eliminated within 20 years in Canada and within a century worldwide, according to two international studies in which Quebec researchers have participated.
New Photos Reveal Sun's Turbulent Surface in 'Unprecedented' Detail
These new photos reveal the sun's turbulent surface in 'unprecedented' detail
WHO says novel coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency, disfavors travel and trade restrictions
GENEVA, Jan. 30 -- World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Thursday that the novel coronavirus outbreak has become a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).
China says has full confidence, capability to control epidemic
BEIJING, Jan. 31 -- China has full confidence and capability to win the fight against the novel coronavirus epidemic, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Friday.
6,500 hospital workers to strike unless gov’t closes border with mainland: union
Around 6,500 nurses and doctors have pledged to go on strike unless the government completely closes the border with the mainland in order to stem the spread of the potentially fatal Wuhan coronavirus Representatives of the recently formed...
Struggling to burn belly fat? It’s time to take a closer look at your menstrual cycle
If you’ve ever cancelled a gym class because of period pain or feeling tired and bloated because of your menstrual cycle, you’re far from alone.
CDC: Flu deaths reach 10K this season
The CDC estimates that so far this flu season there have been at least 19 million flu illnesses and 180,000 hospitalizations.
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have tested positive for the virus in England
Govt debuts pesticide to fight sweet potato pests
Reports indicate that some farmers have started slashing the vines to get rid of the pests
Gov’t pledges to address Childhood pneumonia
Government has been scaling up approaches to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia and diarrhoea among under-fives since 2012.
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
Facebook fights spread of misinformation about coronavirus online
Kang-Xing Jin, Facebook's head of health, said in a post that the social media platform's third-party fact-checkers are reviewing content and debunking false claims related to the coronavirus.
Medical professionals battle virus misinformation online
Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, a family physician at the University of Minnesota, is fighting misleading and false information around a virus outbreak with the very tool used to spread much...
Crews removing capsized ship hope to beat hurricane season
SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — The salvage team in charge of removing a cargo ship that overturned on the Georgia coast nearly five months ago wants to surround it with a...
Bodies of 2 crewmen missing since boat-tanker crash found
GALVESTON, Texas (AP) — The bodies of two men missing since the collision of a fishing boat and a chemical tanker near Galveston, Texas, have been found in the fishing...
Royal Astronomical Society rebrand inspired by “vision and discovery”
The new identity, which has been led by London-based design studio Johnson Banks, seeks to “sensitively modernise” the 200-year-old organisation.
Daily Insight: All system(-level planning) go
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
FBI Probing Israeli Firm That Could Have Supplied Tools to Spy on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos – Report
The US-based advisory firm that investigated the hacking of Jeff Bezos’s phone concluded that it was likely compromised through a WhatsApp chat with an account allegedly used by the Saudi Crown Prince. They also suggested that the malware that targeted Bezos came from an Israeli company. Both Saudi Arabia and the Israeli company denied any role.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Mission Comes to End After 16 Years in Space
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end after 16 years of studying the universe, the US space agency said on Friday.
Indian Government Bans Exporting All Types of Respiratory Masks
New Delhi (Sputnik): The novel Coronavirus is spreading fast in China and causing health scares in many other countries with the World Health Organisation declaring it a global emergency. The death toll has swelled to 230, with 9,692 infected cases in China alone. As a precaution, health experts suggest wearing face masks in public places.
Pakistan Suspends Flights to China a Day After WHO Declares Global Health Emergency Over Coronavirus
New Delhi (Sputnik): Airlines around the world have been suspending all flights to China following the outbreak of the virus which has already claimed the lives of over 200 people.
Indian Forces Gear Up to Receive Countrymen Returning from China Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
New Delhi (Sputnik): India on Friday arranged a special Air India Flight to evacuate its citizens stranded in the Chinese city of Wuhan where the Novel Coronavirus was first detected. The step came after the World Health Organisation on Thursday declared the spread of the virus a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern”.
Two Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in UK - England's Chief Medical Officer
Earlier in the day, the UK Foreign Office stated that a plane carrying 83 UK and 27 foreign nationals had left the Chinese city of Wuhan.
'Empty Roads, Airport': Wuhan Lifeless Seem in Video From Air India Flight
New Delhi (Sputnik): The World Health Organisation has declared the spread of novel Coronavirus, which started in Wuhan, China, as a ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern’.
‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.
US Reaction to UK's Huawei Decision "Hyperbole", No US, European 5G "Champion" to Step In - Hammond
The former senior official and veteran politician said that Britain would suffer "huge potential damage" if it did not remain a leader in 5G and that it would be difficult to see how the nation's 5G roll out programme would be possible "without using Huawei equipment".
Underwater Robot Makes Alarming Find Below Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
The glacier in question is roughly the size of Florida and is melting at a fast pace, making a sizeable contribution to the global sea rise.
Amateur Skywatchers Discover New Form of Northern Lights - Video
The Northern Lights, which is scientifically called the Aurora Borealis, is a natural phenomenon, mainly seen in high-latitude regions.
India Plans to Send 50 Satellite Launch Vehicles Into Orbit Within Next 5 Years - ISRO
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s government space expenditure still lags behind that of the major players in the sector, such as the US, which spent about 13 times more than India in 2018, according to a report presented to parliament.
Girl, 12, dies after undergoing female genital mutilation in Egypt
Her parents took her to a doctor who performed female genital mutilation.
Three-legged creature from deep Atlantic writhes around on boat deck
A video of the strange octopus-like animal has been freaking people out on social media.
Where is coronavirus in the UK and how many people have it?
Here's what we know so far...
Contagion jumps back into film charts amid coronavirus outbreak
The 2011 film concerns a virus rapidly spreading after a woman returns ill from Hong Kong.
Chun-Li cosplayer swaps conventions for treating coronavirus patients
Yuan said: 'We will try our best, please have confidence in China.'
We start to struggle with activities 'like walking up stairs' at age 60
The good news is that exercise can help.
Doctor cut baby's face during c-section 'because it moved too much'
Darya Kadochnikova, 19, was reportedly 'shocked' to wake up from an intravenous anesthesia to find her newborn's face had been hurt.
Drones are chasing Chinese people into their homes to stop coronavirus spreading
'This is the drone speaking - you shouldn't walk about without wearing a mask.'
British Wuhan evacuees arrive back in UK as first coronavirus case is confirmed
Eighty-three British people and 27 foreign nationals landed at RAF Brize Norton early this afternoon.
Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories
Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.
Symptoms of coronavirus and how to protect yourself from getting sick
Including advice from the NHS and World Health Organisation.
Fridges and TVs moved into flats where Brits will be quarantined for coronavirus
They are set to be isolated for two weeks after arriving from the Chinese city of Wuhan today.
Coronavirus arrives in UK as two people test positive for deadly disease
Two members of the same family have tested positive for the virus, the Chief Medical Officer for England has said.
How likely is someone to die from coronavirus?
NHS still state that the risk of getting coronavirus in the UK is low.
York hotel confirms first UK coronavirus victims were guests
The patients were staying in a hotel in York before being taken overnight to a specialist centre in Newcastle.
What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?
A frantic search is underway for anyone who may have come into contact with the two patients diagnosed with coronavirus in England.
Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
‘Would you know if you were dreaming?': Mysterious posters appear in Sheffield
Sheffield City Council, whose logo appears on the poster, has denied responsibility.