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 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

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.

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.

China says U.S. move to raise travel warning is inappropriate

BEIJING (Reuters) - The United States’ decision to raise its warning level for travel to China is not in line with the facts and is inappropriate, a spokeswoman at the Chinese foreign ministry, Hua Chunying, said on Friday on the ministry’s website.

Too soon to tell economic impact of Wuhan coronavirus on China: IMF chief

It is still too soon to gauge the economic impact of the virus outbreak on China's economy, beyond the first three months of the year, ...

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.

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 ...

Thailand confirms first human-to-human coronavirus transmission, total cases rise to 19

BANGKOK: Thailand has seen its first case of human-to-human transmission of the new coronavirus inside the country, a health official said on ...

Coronavirus Isolates China as Countries Shut Borders, Issue Travel Warnings

Death toll stands at 213 and a 2% mortality rate, but outbreak could have global financial ramifications due to supply chain disruptions

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.

Coronavirus outbreak: Britons fly out of Wuhan as death toll passes 200

Flight carrying 83 British people and 27 foreign nationals will land in the UK on Friday as US tells citizens ‘don’t go to China’

‘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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 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.

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

Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive

Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in the UK

Two cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK, Public Health England has said.Professor...

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.

Coronavirus: Government 'examining immigration position' of Chinese nationals

The Department of Justice says it is "examining the immigration position of Chinese nationals" as...

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.

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.

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.

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

Singapore bans China travellers to keep out coronavirus

Singapore said on Friday it was banning entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in some of the most far-reaching moves worldwide to deter the fast-spreading coronavirus.

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 ...

Chinese official says slow response made virus epidemic worse

BEIJING, Jan 31 — China’s delayed response to the discovery of a deadly new coronavirus infection worsened the epidemic, the most senior official from the city at the centre of the outbreak said today. More than 210 people have died and nearly 10,000 others have been infected in China by the...

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...

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.

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: WHO declares global health emergency

Despite the urgency, the medical expert wants business as usual for commerce and travel

Coronavirus: Countries evacuate citizens from China

HONG KONG, Jan 31 — Thousands of foreigners were among millions of people confined in the central Chinese city of Wuhan when Beijing announced plans to stem the spread of a SARS-like virus that has now claimed 213 lives nationwide. Today, China’s National Health Commission said nearly 10,000...

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.

China ambassador says no need for ‘unnecessary panic’ over virus

GENEVA, Jan 31 — China is decisively working to control the deadly outbreak of the novel coronavirus, its ambassador to the UN said today, insisting there was no need for countries impose “excessive measures” like border closures. “There is no need for unnecessary panic, and no need for...

French citizens evacuated from Wuhan land in France

MARSEILLE, Jan 31 — A plane carrying around 200 French citizens evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan, epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak, landed near Marseille today, AFP reporters on board the aircraft said. The passengers, who will be placed in quarantine at a seaside holiday camp for...

US warns against China travel, as virus death toll hits 213

The United States told its citizens to avoid China after the World Health Organization declared a global coronavirus emergency, as the Chinese death toll rose Friday to 213 and total infections surpassed the SARS epidemic of two decades ago.

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.

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.

Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Here are the symptoms you need to be aware of

WHO declares virus global emergency

BEIJING — 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

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.

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).

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.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The flu-like virus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to nearly 20 countries, including the UK

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".

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...

Pimentel: Temporary travel ban on trips from China ‘reasonable’ amid nCoV threat

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As Coronavirus death toll rises, countries tighten curbs on travel to China

The US and other countries tightened travel curbs on Friday and businesses said they were facing supply problems because of the coronavirus in China.

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.

Latest on the coronavirus spreading across the globe

A NOVEL coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak that began in Wuhan, the capital of China’s central province of Hubei, has spread to more than 9,800 people globally, surpassing the total from the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic. The new virus has killed 213 people.

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.

Coronavirus: Countries ban China arrivals

The viral epidemic has killed 213 people.

WHO declares global virus emergency

The WHO revises its risk assessment after crisis talks in Geneva.

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.

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. 

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.

Champagne discusses coronavirus response, evacuation with China counterpart

OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Chinese counterpart about the coronavirus outbreak, a day after the World Health Organization called it a global health emergency.

China ADMITS it was too slow to react to coronavirus outbreak which has killed at least 213 people - amid claims that officials are hiding a higher death toll by cremating bodies

The secretary of the ruling Communist party in Wuhan said the virus's impact on the world 'would have been less' if measures had been taken sooner.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

US State Department advises against all travel to China on Friday

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.

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.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak.

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.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India on Friday banned the export of personal protection equipment such as masks and clothing amid a global coronavirus outbreak. It did not give a reason for the ban but it reported its first case of the new coronavirus on Thursday, a woman in Kerala who was a student of Wuhan University in China.

China to fly overseas citizens back to virus-hit Hubei province

BEIJING: The Chinese government has decided to send charter planes to bring citizens from virus-hit Hubei province who are overseas back "as soon ...

EAM Jaishankar thanks Chinese FM Wang Yi for help in evacuation of Indians from Wuhan

After his telephonic conversation with Wang, Jaishankar, in a tweet, said both sides agreed to stay in touch as China dealt with the challenge of the coronavirus. India on Friday sent an Air India flight to bring back Indians stuck in Wuhan after China granted the required permission.

Air India flight with Indians from Wuhan to leave for home on Saturday

While Friday's flight is scheduled to take mostly those stranded in Wuhan, Saturday's flight is expected to take those held up in Hubei province

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”.

'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’.

Around 400 Indians to be evacuated from Wuhan: Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani

The flight will include all necessary resources like masks, medical equipment, packed food, prescribed medicines, along with a team of five doctors from the Health Ministry, and paramedical personnel from Air India

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 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.

Coronavirus: 58 Telugu techies stranded in Wuhan want to return home

The parents of youths are asking the state and the Centre to bring their wards back home at earliest

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.

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.

Coronavirus: 400 Indians to be airlifted from Virus-hit China

China has imposed a lockdown in the city following the outbreak of the virus

The global spread of the coronavirus — where is it?

The World Health Organisation has declared an international emergency over the outbreak.

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

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).

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.

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.

Google sets up SOS alert for Coronavirus: Here’s what it means

Google has also launched an SOS alert for the Coronavirus, which will make it easier to people to get official information on the topic. 

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.

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

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.

Coronavirus outbreak: With 5 doctors on board, Air India's B747 plane departs from Delhi to Wuhan

Air India's 423-seater jumbo B747 plane took off from the Delhi airport for Wuhan at around 1.20 pm on Friday to evacuate Indian nationals as China deals with the novel coronavirus outbreak, officials said.

Go for ban on travel from virus epicenter

SENATOR Christopher “Bong” Go said he had asked President Rodrigo Duterte to suspend travel from Hubei and its capital Wuhan, the epicenter of a virus outbreak that has spread beyond the country’s borders,.

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

India bans export of all kinds of respiratory masks

The move assumes significance as there could be a spurt in demand for personal protection equipments due to coronavirus outbreak.DGFT also bans imports of stock lot papers

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.

India bans export of protective masks, clothing amid coronavirus outbreak

India banned exports of all kinds of personal protection equipment, including clothing and masks used to protect people from air borne particles.

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.

US issues travel advisory for China

WASHINGTON: The United States told its citizens on Thursday night “do not travel” to China, raising its advisory status to the highest level of alert because of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) epidemic.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Man lies dead in the street in crisis-hit coronavirus city of Wuhan

At least 213 people have died from the virus, with more than 10,000 infected.

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.

China 'is covering up number of dead' says teacher stranded in Wuhan

‘There's no way of knowing what the real figures are in China.'

UK officials say 2 people test positive for novel coronavirus

Both patients are members of the same family, UK's NHS official says.

Symptoms of coronavirus and how to protect yourself from getting sick

Including advice from the NHS and World Health Organisation.

Where is coronavirus in the UK and how many people have it?

Here's what we know so far...

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.

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.'

Coronavirus: First cases of deadly virus confirmed in UK, health chiefs say

The first cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the UK.

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.

Exeter University cancels Chinese New Year celebrations over coronavirus outbreak

Two people have now been diagnosed in the UK

How likely is someone to die from coronavirus?

NHS still state that the risk of getting coronavirus in the UK is low.

First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK

Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.

'The infected are coming' Wuhan evacuees share journey home on Instagram

Passengers that have touched down at RAF Brize Norton will now spend 14 days in quarantine on the Wirral.

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in England

The two patients are members of the same family.

Two patients in England test positive for coronavirus

The cases were confirmed by Public Health England on Friday morning

Coronavirus confirmed in UK as patients tested positive

Two patients - members of the same family - have tested positive for the illness

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Three Irish citzens evacuated from China amidst coronavirus

The World Health Organisation declared the coronavirus outbreak a global public health emergency yesterday. Three citizens have since evacuated china.

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 ...

Australia on standby for fire threat as heat, winds return

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australian authorities warned on Friday of severe fire danger in densely populated areas this weekend, declaring a state of emergency in the capital, Canberra, as soaring temperatures and strong whipped up huge, unpredictable blazes.

Australian bushfires: State of emergency declared in Canberra

Heatwave conditions expected to sweep through Victoria and New South Wales states

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

It is the first time that a state of emergency has been declared in the Australian Capital Territory since 2003, when fires destroyed almost 500 homes.

'It may become uncontrollable': State of emergency in Canberra as bushfires close in

Authorities also warned of so-called ember attacks, where winds blow glowing ash ahead of the fire front.

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...

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.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

SYDNEY: Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.

Emergency declared for bushfire-threatened Canberra

Authorities in Canberra on Friday declared the first state of emergency in almost two decades as a bushfire bore down on the Australian capital.

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

Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water

TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.

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.

Release Contaminated Fukushima Water Into Sea: Japan Panel

Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.

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.

Plane leaves China virus epicenter with 110 Britons and foreigners aboard

BEIJING (Reuters) - A plane carrying 83 British and 27 foreign nationals flew out on Friday from China’s central city of Wuhan, the center of a virus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people and infected more than 9,000, the British government said.

Plane carrying Britons and others from China's Wuhan lands in UK

BRIZE NORTON, England (Reuters) - A plane carrying 83 British and 27 foreign nationals landed in Britain after flying from China’s central city of Wuhan, the centre of a virus epidemic that has killed more than 200 people and infected more than 9,000.

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

UK evacuation plane leaves Wuhan with 110 people on boar

The civilian aircraft left Wuhan in central China at around 9:45 am local time carrying 83 Britons and 27 foreign citizens.

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.

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

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: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?

It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.

Coronavirus: What will happen to the British people being quarantined?

It is understood the British passengers will be taken to an NHS facility on the Wirral to be quarantined for 14 days.

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.

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China’s fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to health content, after the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a global health emergency.

Facebook Cracks Down on Coronavirus 'Conspiracy Theories' that 'Local Health Authorities' Don't Like

Facebook recently stated that it will begin removing "misinformation" relating to the coronavirus after the WHO declared the outbreak in China a global health emergency. The misinformation will be identified not only by "leading global health organizations" as well as China's "local health authorities."

Facebook to remove coronavirus misinformation after WHO declares global emergency

Facebook Inc said on Thursday it will take down misinformation about China's fast-spreading coronavirus in a rare departure from its approach to ...

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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).

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.

Cropped-out climate activist Vanessa Nakate urges media to hear Africans

Vanessa Nakate says she hopes storm over Davos photo will help shift narrative

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

Climate activists from African nations make urgent appeal

Greta Thunberg joined the activists for a press conference in Sweden.

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.

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 …

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

New Photos Reveal Sun's Turbulent Surface in 'Unprecedented' Detail

These new photos reveal the sun's turbulent surface in 'unprecedented' detail

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.

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.

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.

U.K.'s health chief slams Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle brand

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.'

Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop Series Has Been Accused Of “Misinformation” By NHS Chief

Energy exorcisms and psychedelic drugs are just some of the unusual alternative therapies explored in Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Lab. Opinions have been split over the new Netflix series, but now the NHS England Chief has deemed The goop Lab…

Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness products condemned by NHS chief

Simon Stevens says people are wasting money and taking risks because of misleading claims

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

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.”

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.

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.

Chinese communities in Italy warn of 'racism' over Wuhan coronavirus

Prominent figures in Chinese communities in Italy warned Thursday of episodes of "latent racism" against their compatriots by Italians fearful of ...

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.

Italy declares coronavirus emergency after first two cases confirmed

ROME: Italy declared a six-month state of emergency on Friday over the new coronavirus, allowing the government to cut through red tape quickly if needed, after two Chinese tourists tested positive for the illness in the first cases detected in the country.

Coronavirus outbreak leads to Taipei Game Show cancellation

Taiwan’s annual Taipei Game Show has been cancelled due to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus. The highly publicised virus, which began in Wuhan, China, has begun spreading throughout the world. With the virus currently claiming 213 lives, with many more infected, many companies and events are closing down to limit infection. Originally, the official …

Taipei Game Show postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak

With 320,000 people set to attend, organisers take action to avoid "unthinkable risks" of cluster infection

Taipei Game Show postponed over coronavirus emergency

The show was scheduled to run in early February but is now expected sometime in the summer.

Taipei Game Show cancelled due to outbreak of coronavirus

The Taipei Game Show was scheduled to kick off next week, but the organisers have made the decision to cancel due to the ongoing outbreak of the coronavirus. Originally spreading from Wuhan, China, the coronavirus has begun infecting people overseas. Yesterday, Taiwan recorded its ninth case of the virus that has killed 213 people and […]

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

Condition of coronavirus patient stable: Minister

Medical board formed; isolation wards in all private hospitals

1,471 under surveillance in State for novel coronavirus

50 persons are in isolation wards of various hospitals, rest under home quarantine

Coronavirus-hit girl better; report if you have returned from China: Govt

She was initially admitted and kept under isolation at the Thrissur General Hospital

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

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

New coronavirus outbreak affects tourism in Canada

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and 170 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass qua

Chinese tourists cancelling

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

Chinese tourists cancel trips to Canadian hotspots such as Banff, Yellowknife

Tour companies and hotels in destinations popular with Chinese tourists are starting to see cancellations after a new form of virus that has led to mass quarantines and more than 200 deaths in China.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now declared a global health emergency.

Pilots sue American Airlines to halt China flights

WASHINGTON, United States, Jan 31 - US pilots on Thursday sued American Airlines to force the company to halt flights to China amid the virus outbreak now Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |

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.

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

Scientists Created A Cyborg Jellyfish That Can Swim 3 Times Faster

Who exactly was after a cyborg jellyfish? Turns out there's some serious interest in making the sea's finest invertebrates into sleek pulsing speed machines....

Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help

WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — 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. A small prosthetic enabled...

Pakistan halts flights to and from China as death toll from coronavirus rises

"We are suspending flights to China until February 2," says additional secretary of aviation.

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.

Treating stranded students 'like our own’, China assures Pakistan

In phone call with Chines­e FM, Quresh­i offers field hospit­al, doctor­s to help tackle novel corona­virus outbre­ak

Pakistan halts flights to and from China amid virus outbreak

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday halted flights to and from China with immediate effect, a civil aviation official said, as the death toll from a virus outbreak spreading in China mounted and the World H

Coronavirus Outbreak: Mongolia Bars Entries From China

The ban will be enforced from Saturday until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be prohibited from travelling to China for the same period of time.

Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China

Mongolia said Friday it will ban Chinese nationals and foreigners coming from China by plane, train or road to prevent the spread of a deadly virus.

Mongolia bans Chinese, foreigners arriving from China

ULAANBATAR, Jan 31 — Mongolia said today it will ban Chinese nationals and foreigners coming from China by plane, train or road to prevent the spread of a deadly virus. The ban will be enforced from tomorrow until March 2, according to a government statement, which also said Mongolians will be...

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he's trying to do it on his own, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Congress rejected the idea during the Trump administration's effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Trump failed to slash healthcare benefits for the poor when his Obamacare repeal effort collapsed — so now he’s trying to do it on his own

The Trump administration unveiled a plan on Thursday to allow states the option of capping spending on health benefits for millions for Americans, likely prompting them to cover fewer people after Congress rebuffed the idea during the drive to repeal and replace Obamacare in 2017.

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

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

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.

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...

France's Pasteur Institute Foundation hoping to develop coronavirus vaccine

PARIS (Reuters) - France’s Pasteur Institute Foundation is looking into developing a vaccine to treat the coronavirus, an official at the institute said on Friday.

I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—Because I Created One

It was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson

I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—because I Created One

Doing so was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson

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.

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.

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”....

“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 – …

Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time

Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.

Chinese city of Wuhan says it should have acted sooner to contain virus

BEIJING (Reuters) - Wuhan, the epicenter of a coronavirus that has quickly spread beyond China’s borders in recent days, should have taken measures sooner to contain it, the city’s Communist Party chief said on Friday.

'Our names will live in infamy': Mayor of Wuhan offers to resign over virus response

The mayor of the city where the coronavirus outbreak began offered to resign and said his handling of the epidemic was “not good enough.”

Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free

Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?

Sorry Bernie and AOC: 'Free' Healthcare Isn't Free

Everything is a trade-off. Is it worth it?

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.

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...

Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs

Sitting in her sister's apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt's population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month. Like many others, she wants to move to one of the new satellite settlements

Egypt's population nears 100 million, putting pressure on resources and jobs

CAIRO (Reuters) - Sitting in her sister’s apartment on a noisy Cairo street, Rania Sayed one day hopes to leave a city that is becoming more congested as Egypt’s population ticks up to 100 million, a milestone it will pass next month.

Facebook working to curb fake cures on coronavirus outbreak, misinformation

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

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

Facebook to remove posts promoting fake coronavirus cures

It will also block hashtags on Instagram that peddle false information.

First Nation votes 'no' on nuclear waste storage in Bruce County, Ont.

First Nation votes 'no' on nuclear waste storage in Bruce County, Ont.

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.

'Vulnerable' Canadian diplomats and dependents to depart Beijing amid coronavirus outbreak

In light of the spreading coronavirus outbreak, CTV News has learned that Global Affairs Canada has authorized the departure from China of select diplomats and their dependents.

Champagne discusses coronavirus response, evacuation with China counterpart

Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has spoken to his Chinese counterpart about the coronavirus outbreak, a day after the World Health Organization called it a global health emergency.

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.

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...

Q&A: Evacuations from China's virus-hit Wuhan

The United States, France and Japan are among nations that have already sent aircraft to remove their nationals.

Evacuations from Wuhan: What are the risks?

Countries are scrambling to airlift their citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan as it struggles to get to grips with the spread of a SARS-like ...

Extinction Rebellion stage climate protest at McKinsey's London office

LONDON (Reuters) - Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change.

Pakistan halts China flights amid coronavirus outbreak

LONDON: Civil disobedience group Extinction Rebellion staged a protest outside McKinsey & Company’s London office on Friday to demand the consulting firm use its influence over companies and governments to drive far-reaching action on climate change. At least 30 protesters gathered outside the building holding banners emblazoned with slogans such as “Business As Usual = Death”

Japan speeds up new Wuhan coronavirus measures as more evacuees arrive

TOKYO: Japan said on Friday (Jan 31) that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a "designated infectious disease" to ...

Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Sat - Govt

TOKYO: Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease” to Saturday from Feb. 7, as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan.

Japan to enforce special measures for coronavirus from Saturday: government

Japan said on Friday that it would bring forward the date that the coronavirus will become a “designated infectious disease,” as a third chartered flight carrying Japanese citizens arrived from Wuhan amid concerns about how to deal with the returnees.

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.

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.

Coronavirus arrives to the UK after two cases confirmed by health bosses

They are members of the same family

First cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK

Two patients in England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for Coronavirus

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...

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?

The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy

Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?

Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours

Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year's 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus.

Tokyo Olympic organizers try to dampen cancellation rumours

Tokyo Olympic organizers are trying to shoot down rumours that this year’s 2020 Games might be cancelled or postponed because of the spread of a new virus. Japan has so far reported no deaths from the coronavirus that has killed more than 200 people in China. Japanese organizers have hesitated to say much for several …

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.

Facebook fights spread of misinformation about virus 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.

Indonesian diplomats descend on virus-hit Wuhan to rescue trapped citizens

Faizasyah said the scheme of the evacuations – the schedule of which was still awaiting confirmation from President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo -- would be efficient and effective.

Government in ‘final stages’ of preparation to evacuate Indonesian nationals from Hubei province: Foreign Affairs Minister

As the spreading of the potentially deadly Wuhan coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV) shows no signs of slowing down, Indonesia announced today that it’s on the final stages of preparation to evacuate Indonesians who are isolated in China’s Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak.

Chinese planes to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city

China sent two planes to Malaysia and Thailand on Friday to bring "stranded" Hubei province residents back to the virus-stricken city of Wuhan, authorities said.

Flight into the danger zone: China sends planes to bring ‘stranded’ overseas residents back home to Wuhan… but who would be brave enough to board?

There are 117 nationals from Wuhan in Bangkok, Thailand, and a further 100 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, who are understood to be desperate to get back to the coronavirus-stricken city 'as soon as possible'.

Chinese planes to bring overseas Wuhan citizens back to virus-hit city

Beijing - China sent two planes to Malaysia and Thailand on Friday to bring "stranded" Hubei province residents back to the virus-stricken city of Wuhan, authorities said.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

Rural students spend more than urban counterpart on books, stationery, uniform: Eco Survey

As per the Economic Survey 2019-20 tabled in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the absence of suitable financial support system and high burden of course fee, especially in higher education, pushes the poor and underprivileged out of the education system.

Rural students spend more in books, uniform, stationery than urban: Survey

Among those who were enrolled, drop-out rate was as high as 10 per cent at primary level, 17.5 per cent at upper primary/middle, and 19.8 per cent at secondary level, the survey added.

Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

Coronavirus Is Spreading Here: CDC Confirms First Person-to-Person Transmission in America

The transmission happened in Illinois.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

Universities seek new markets after triple-blow

The UK's highly competitive visas for foreign students, along with the bushfires and coronavirus, threaten Australia's $38 billion higher education market.

Universities wrong-footed by fires, a deadly virus and Brexit

Still reeling from the bushfires, Australia's universities are now facing threats from the coronavirus and aggressive competition from a post-Brexit Britain.

'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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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

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

Reward offered for removing tyre from crocodile’s neck

Anyone who succeeds in freeing a wild crocodile from a tyre stuck around its neck in Indonesia will receive a reward from a local conservation group. The Central Sulawesi Natural Resources

Indonesia crocodile stuck in a tyre for years, now authorities offer a reward for removing it

'A reward will be given to anyone, who can release the hapless reptile,' Central Sulawesi BKSDA chief Hasmuni Hasmar stated in Palu City, Central Sulawesi Province.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far

A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.

TANCET 2020 application deadline extended, check how to apply for master’s level entrance exam

TANCET 2020: The exams will be conducted as per schedule - on February 29 for MCA and MBA and on March 1 for ME, MTech, M.Arch, and M.Plan admissions.

Madras University UG, PG result declared: Steps to check marks

University of Madras result: The exams were conducted in November 2019. For many students server is unavailable due to heavy load. Candidates are requested to wait in order to check their result.

Check Madras University results for UG/PG now on this link

The Madras University results for UG/PG have been declared. The same is available on the official website.

Madras University November 2019 UG, PG results declared at unom.ac.in

Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their results on the official Madras University website unom.ac.in.

'Saaf Bath' initiative to set up portable public toilets catering especially to women

During the first phase of the project by February 2020, portable public toilets will be set up in Lahore and Karachi.

‘Saaf Bath’ initiative to set up portable public toilets for women

In response to the abysmal state of public toilets in the country, the Salman Sufi Foundation (SSF) – a progressive gender equality initiative – has launched a new project aimed at benefiting pe

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.

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.

Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2

The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.

Boris Johnson says Government must ‘keep digging’ on HS2

The Prime Minister has given the clearest indication yet that he could be about to back the controversial rail project.

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.

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.

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.

Singapore bans China travelers to keep out coronavirus

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore said on Friday it was banning entry to all Chinese visitors and foreigners with a recent history of travel to China in some of the most far-reaching moves worldwide to deter the fast-spreading coronavirus.

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.

Brexit to bring new start for EU, no fewer opportunities: Commission chief

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The EU will start a new chapter after Britain leaves, with no fewer opportunities as a united force on global issues from climate change to technological transformation, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday.

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.

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.

New Study Finds 61 Percent of Americans Believe Anti-Semitic Stereotype

According to the survey, the most prevalent stereotypes are “Jews stick together more than most Americans” (44 percent), “Jews like to be at the head of things” (25 percent) and “Jews are more loyal to Israel than to America” (24 percent).

Thailand China Outbreak

The holiday was over for almost 80 Chinese visitors to Thailand. Wuhan has been under tight lockdown as Chinese authorities seek to contain further spread of the virus. The virus outbreak has attached a measure of fear and loathing to the city's name, as was demonstrated Friday when another group

Greta Thunberg seeks to trademark her name to stem misuse

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg said on Instagram on Wednesday she has applied to register her name and that of the Fridays For Future movement she founded in 2018, which has gone global and catapulted her to international fame.

Facebook to remove posts spreading coronavirus conspiracy theories

Facebook plans to take down posts spreading false claims and conspiracy theories about the deadly coronavirus in an unusually aggressive effort to tackle misinformation.

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

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

‘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

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.

IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water

IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water - but more urgently needed

IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water

IrrigationNZ supports the Government’s decision to inject $12.7m into improving Northland’s water resilience.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fears

Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board on Friday after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said.

Myanmar turns back China Southern flight over coronavirus fear, says govt spokesman

YANGON, Jan 31 — Authorities in Myanmar turned back a China Southern flight from Guangzhou with almost everyone on board today after one of the passengers was found with flu symptoms similar to the fast-spreading coronavirus, a government spokesman said. The plane arrived in the commercial...

Taupo vaping ban totally misguided

Friday, 31 January 2020

'Taupo vaping ban totally misguided'

"Taupo District Council’s move to ban vaping in public places does not support the country’s smokefree ambition. In fact, confusing vaping with smoking only hinders national progress on Smoke Free 2025," says Jonathan Devery, spokesperson for the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).

UK well prepared to deal with virus: PM Johnson's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) is very well prepared to deal with the Coronavirus outbreak, Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman said on Friday.

How is New Zealand’s landscape changing?

January 31, 2020

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.

Chun-Li cosplayer swaps conventions for treating coronavirus patients

Yuan said: 'We will try our best, please have confidence in China.'

Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation

As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.

India on track to meet NDC goals under Paris Agreement: Survey

Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) was launched in 2014 with twin objectives of ensuring 100 per cent scientific solid waste management and making urban India open defecation free (ODF) to achieve total environmental improvement, the Finance Ministry said in a release.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Successful end to fruit fly operation in Auckland

Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.

Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted

Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.

Suspension of UK’s China flights ‘hits up to 35,000 passengers’

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic grounded flights to mainland China.

Suspension of UK’s China flights ‘hits up to 35,000 passengers’

British Airways and Virgin Atlantic grounded flights to mainland China.

ZEALANDIA book celebrates the “Valley that Changed a Nation”

31 January 2020

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.

Narrabri farmers feel 'sold out' by federal-NSW energy deal that boosts gas supply

NSW environment minister insists government will not ‘cut corners’ in assessing Santos’s controversial coal-seam gas project at Narrabri

Study Reports First Case of Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Person

A woman from China infected a person in Germany before she began displaying symptoms

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.

Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Aircraft Takes Flight Near Chinese Border With Bio-Fuel in Both Engines

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is aiming to cut fuel costs by around $4 billion by 2024. With the successful test of the biofuel- blend-powered transport aircraft , the IAF will gradually increase biofuel use across its fleet.

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...

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.

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.

Non-Vegetarians Saving More Under Indian Prime Minister Modi, Government Data Shows

New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s federal Finance Ministry’s Economic Survey – a snapshot of the state of economy of the country during 2019-20, has a new chapter titled “Thalinomics: The Economics of a Plate of Food in India”. The government claimed it was an attempt to quantify what an average person pays for a Thali (Plate) of food.

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?

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.

Siemens Healthineers supplies diagnostic equipment to Wuhan hospitals

MUNICH (Reuters) - Germany’s Siemens Healthineers has supplied two ultrasound machines and a CT scanner to the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicenter of a rapidly-spreading virus epidemic.

Opinion: Why Canada should end our unfair birth-tourism policies

Several countries have changed their citizenship laws to end the practice and it’s long past time that we follow suit

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.

Virginia Rometty steps down, IBM elevates Arvind Krishna as CEO

Krishna will take charge on April 6, while Rometty, who has been at the helm since 2012, will continue as executive chairman until the end of the year

Indian-origin Arvind Krishna Replaces Virginia Rometty As New IBM CEO

Indian-origin Arvind Krishna has been elected as the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IBM, the American IT giant, succeeding Virginia Rometty on Jan 30.

A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you're facing a small cold or the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Generally, an employer can require a sick employee to leave work — but those employees won't always be required to get paid.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you’re facing a small cold or the coronavirus

With the outbreak of coronavirus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases in the workplace. Contagious diseases are particularly troublesome subjects for companies, as there’s a wide variety of circumstances and cultures on the wisdom of working through a sickness. Some managers reward employees who “tough it out” and show up under the weather, while other company cultures encourage sick employees to work from home or stay away altogether.

Hundreds of schools face closure on Tuesday due to teacher strike

Meeting between TUI and public service oversight group ends without breakthrough

School contingency plans in place ahead of TUI strike

Schools have been putting contingency arrangements in place in advance of next Tuesday's one-day strike by members of the Teachers Union of Ireland.

Mongolia closes border to China until March 2 to stop virus

ULAANBAATAR (Reuters) - Mongolia will close all ports of entry from and into China until March 2 to try to prevent the spread of the coronavirus epidemic, the government said on Friday.

Scientist bats for technology domination through IPR

AI and Machine Learning are omnipresent concepts, says R. Chidambaram

Report: AI Algorithm Sent First Warnings About China's Coronavirus

According to a recent report by Wired, a Canadian AI-driven algorithm called BlueDot sent the first warnings of the coronavirus outbreak in China beating both the CDC and the WHO.

Xi’s ‘authoritarian’ leadership in countering coronavirus crisis draws flak

Mayor of Wuhan triggers avalanche of international criticism with candid comments

Pujabi NRIs: Chinese facing backlash abroad due to coronavirus scare

Punjabis settled abroad say the Chinese are facing a tough time because people often assume they have just returned from their home country and hence interactions with them could be a risk.

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...

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?

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...

Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral

They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?

Ministry of Health issues advisory on Coronavirus

The Ministry of Health confirmed that no new cases of Coronavirus in the Sultanate have been recorded

Greece convenes National Council of Public Health after Coronavirus global emergency

Greek City Times Article

Botswana registers first case of 'suspected' Coronavirus

Botswana registered its first "suspected" case of the coronavirus on Thursday, the government said

Suspected case of Coronavirus in Botswana

-Botswana has registered its first case of coronavirus on 30 January 2020.

Panic Grips Zimbabwe As Coronavirus Reaches Botswana

The government of Botswana has announced that it is on high alert for the deadly coronavirus after it isolated the first suspected case on Thursday.

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

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...................

Shareholder Capitalism Isn't Dead, It Just Changed Its Name to Stakeholder Capitalism

In our headlong search for what comes after shareholder capitalism, we have at long last discovered that stakeholder capitalism is still the same capitalism. And that's good news.

What happens if the internet’s most important law disappears?

If Facebook is held liable for everything you write, it'll stop letting you write.

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.

The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws

Also, the gun doesn't fire straight

The French fishermen who could sink Britain's post-Brexit ambitions

BOULOGNE-SUR-MER, France (Reuters) - For the British government, a successful Brexit means re-asserting economic sovereignty and landing a trade deal with Europe. Trawler captain Stephane Fait and his fellow French fisherman could sink that plan.

Blackpool council to fund children’s services by cutting up to 75 jobs

Council tax to rise by maximum 4% as local authority tries to address social care failings

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.

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.

Crowded festival season fuels coronavirus anxiety - VnExpress International

A buffalo-fight and poetry events have all been cancelled amid fears Vietnam’s  festival-packed lunar January may increase coronavirus infection.

Wuhan coronavirus: China sacks senior city health official unable to answer basic questions

BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Thursday (Jan 30) sacked the health chief of a city near the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak whose ...

Vietjet suspends all China flights - VnExpress International

Vietjet will stop all flights to and from China starting Saturday to try and limit the spread the deadly coronavirus.

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.

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.

Nearly 1,000 students, staff on leave of absence after returning from China, says MOE

SINGAPORE: A total of 967 students and employees from schools in Singapore have been placed on a leave of absence because of their recent travel ...

Porn survey reveals extent of UK teenagers' viewing habits

BBFC report finds parents are in denial or largely unaware of what their children view online

Suncorp Says 'Unprecedented' Catastrophes Will Drive Reinsurance Recoveries

Australian primary insurance giant Suncorp has referred to an unprecedented start to the season for catastrophe losses this morning, saying that it now expects to make recoveries across its reinsuranc

Two-day cultural extravaganza ‘Namma Madurai’ begins today

Focus of the event will be on cleaning and protecting the Vaigai

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'

Levitating sand escapes classical world, enters quantum ground state

We're close to being uncertain about where hundreds of millions of atoms are.

Facebook and Google are fighting coronavirus misinformation

Google and Facebook are attempting to stay ahead of coronavirus conspiracy theories and fake cures.

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.

Uber drivers cram in fares in countdown to app's Colombia departure

BOGOTA (Reuters) - Like a race car driver, Karen Londono is competing against the clock. She rests just four hours a day, trying to take as many fares as possible driving for Uber, before the application is deactivated in Colombia.

Chinese Media: 'Local Negligence' Worsened Viral Outbreak

China's Global Times government newspaper disparaged "our local and national negligence" in a column Thursday.

Wrestler Ravinder Kumar fails dope test, banned for four years by NADA

Wrestler Ravinder Kumar, who won a silver medal at the Under-23 World Championships last year, has tested positive for a prohibited substance and he has been banned for four years.

Wrestling: India’s Ravinder fails dope test, banned for four years

Ravinder was banned for four years with the ban dating back to May 14, 2019, the day his provisional suspension began.

Hong Jin Young donates 5000 masks in midst of Coronavirus emergency

Hong Jin Young has donated over 5000 masks in midst of the Coronavirus emergency.On January 31, reports revealed the singer had donated the masks to …

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

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.

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

We start to struggle with activities 'like walking up stairs' at age 60

The good news is that exercise can help.

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.'

Eco Survey: Thalinomics in times of rising prices: Veg, non-veg thalis more affordable

Using the annual earnings of an average industrial worker, it is found that affordability of vegetarian thalis improved 29 per cent from 2006-07 to 2019-20 while that for non-vegetarian thalis improved by 18 per cent.

Survey Shows Lack of Employee Engagement

A survey by Achievers revealed the reasons employees are dissatisfied with their current employees.

Circadian health and wellness sabbaticals are set to be big trends in 2020

Get ready for energy healing and wellness music.

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

Planting 1 trillion trees might not actually be a good idea

Scientists are skeptical of the plan

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 . . .

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.

A Cure for Cancer Might Be on the Way -- and It Could Turn Healthcare Investing Upside Down

An exciting new discovery holds the potential to completely disrupt the healthcare industry as we know it.

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.

Coronavirus outbreak highlights need for travel insurance: expert

Travellers are being advised to confirm their insurance details before flying abroad as airlines around the world halt travel to China amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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 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.

Emilia Clarke & Emma Watson Have Joined 2000 Supporters Urging Climate Change Action

Now that celebrities can reach their fans on a more personal level over social media, the lines between celebrity and activist have blurred. Many actors, musicians, and models use their platforms to raise awareness about the issues they care about.…

New green dawn: Advocates hope ACT's cannabis laws pave way for open market

Advocates have welcomed Canberra's contentious new cannabis regime, hoping it sparks a broader public discussion about drug law reform and paves the way for a...

Principals to use five senses - not air quality data - to guide bushfire smoke response

Public school principals will be left to decide whether their students should be kept indoors if hazardous bushfire smoke re-enters the ACT. And principals a...

Researchers build a robot hand that cools itself with sweaty fingers

The sweaty fingers proved extremely effective, and could pave the way for self-sliming robot slugs in the future.

More and More Britons Seeking EU Passports Every Year After Brexit Vote

Political and economic turbulence aside, Brexit is poised to have a massive impact on Britons’ everyday lives, potentially impacting international travel and the right to live in the EU. Many have sought to avoid scenario this by getting an EU passport.

Opposition criticises govt for not repatriating Pakistanis from coronavirus-hit China

Opposi­tion demand­s that a specia­l plane be sent to evacua­te strand­ed Pakist­anis

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

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.

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.

How African countries are responding to Coronavirus

Beijing’s push to expand its influence on the youthful African continent means Africans now make up the second-largest population of foreign students in China, behind those from elsewhere in Asia, a

Coronavirus test negative, CS says

CS Kariuki says results sent to SA for validation are negative.

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.

Plastic use to be banned soon in Nirmal district

District Collector suggests meaningful interactions between technology students and farmers to develop agriculture

Commentary: Jiayou! A community in crisis but Wuhan residents fight back with calls for solidarity

Quarantined residents at the epicentre of the Wuhan coronavirus epidemic are rallying together even though they have had to be isolated to prevent ...

CBSE to start free counselling for class 10, 12 students, parents from tomorrow

The counselling will be available to students after exams as well. Those who wish to contact with the counselors can do so via toll free number, 1800 11 8004. The facility, as per the official CBSE curriculum will be available till March 30, 2020.

Economic Survey 2019-20: Stubble burning incidents come down

But farmers continue this practice every year, starting winter

Boris Johnson apparently blurts out 'keep digging' HS2 plan to a 10-year-old

The Prime Minister said of the controversial rail project: "In a hole the size of HS2, the only thing to do is keep digging."

Boris Johnson seems to lets slip HS2 WILL get the green light admitting that the government is 'in a hole' over the £100billion high-speed rail project but will 'keep digging'

Boris Johnson seemed to confirm the go-ahead for the controversial £100billion project in an interview with a 10-year-old on Sky News.

SSC releases important updates for candidates, check now

SSC recruitment 2019: As per the official notification, the commission cancelled the post of Senior Conservation Assistant and reduce the vacancies of Textile Designer

Virus poses stark challenges to Abe's tourism goals as Tokyo Olympics loom

The coronavirus outbreak is posing myriad challenges for the Japanese economy, including a key Abe administration policy initiative — the promotion of inbo

ASRB ICAR NET 2019 result declared: Steps to check marks online

ASRB ICAR NET 2019: Candidates can check result at asrb.org.in. Those obtaining 50 per cent marks will be considered qualified.

The Hindu Young World quiz on February 4

MaduraiThe 20th edition of the The Hindu Young World Quiz, one of the longest-running school quizzes, will be held in Madurai on February 4 at the Hatsun Auditorium, Tamil Nadu Chamber of Commerce and

NATA 2020: Application process to begin tomorrow; check syllabus, paper pattern, exam dates, other details

NATA 2020: NATA will be conducted in two sessions on April 19 and May 31, 2020. The application process will begin from February 1.

AFP Fact Check: Coronavirus — Pakistani officials deny they issued warning over dangers of eating goat meat

The post has been shared more than 893 times.

PSTET preliminary answer key 2018 released: How to download, raise objections

PSTET answer key: Candidates who appeared for the test can download the same from the official website, pseb.ac.in or pstet.net. They can raise objections against the same till February 3, 2020, 3 pm.

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.

Chhattisgarh CGPSC Prelims admit card released: How to download, exam pattern

Chhattisgarh CGPSC Prelims admit card: The preliminary exam will be held on February 9. Those who clear the exam will be called for CGPSC Main to be held on June 17 to 29 followed by interview.

JKBOSE 10th, 12th result for Kargil, Leh region released: How to check marks

JKBOSE 10th, 12th result for Kargil, Leh region: The JKBOSE declared class 10, 12 result at jkbose.ac.in. Candidates can also check result via SMS by texting on 5676750.

Be flexible: Islamic party lawmaker wants Indonesia to export cannabis

Indonesia, which has one of the strictest drug laws in the world,  bans the use and possession of marijuana. 

Relatives anxiously await return of Indonesians trapped in coronavirus epicenter

"We chat almost all the time. We talk via video call two or three times a day. We do everything to make sure she’s alright," one woman says of her niece.

IGNOU December term-end TEE results declared, check direct link

IGNOU December exam TEE results 2019: The results are available at the website- ignou.ac.in. The written examinations were conducted from December 1 to 31, 2019

These engineers left their jobs to develop a sex education curriculum

'That mate' talks about topics not taught in school from puberty, sexual, mental and emotional health to financial literacy. The start-up has tie-up with over 100 schools and already provides content in form of comics, games etc. They are now moving towards a mobile-based app and a chat-bot.

IIT-Roorkee MBA application process ends today, check selection process

IIT-Roorkee admisssion 2020: The application process will be closed on Friday, January 31, 2020. The candidates can apply at doms.iitm.ac.in

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.

BTE UP odd semester December 2019 result declared, check direct link

BTE UP odd semester result 2019: The candidates can check the result at the official website, bteup.ac.in. The results for the odd semester (1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th) odd semester examination is available at the website now

10,000 Chinese tourists cancel trips to Bali over coronavirus fears: Travel group

The chairwoman of Indonesia Travel Agent Association, Elly Hutabarat, said on Thursday that there were cancellations both ways, from China to Indonesia and Indonesia to China.

AIIMS Nursing Officer admit card 2020 released, download now

AIIMS Nursing officer admit card 2020: The candidates can download the admit card through the official website - aiimsexams.org. The hall ticket is available to download for Bhopal, Jodhpur, Patna and Raipur

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. 

New athletics rules outlaw Nike's record-breaking shoes

World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules on Friday that will outlaw some variants of Nike's Vaporfly running shoes.

New rules outlaw some of Nike’s record-breaking shoes

PARIS, Jan 31 — World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules today that will outlaw some variants of Nike’s Vaporfly running shoes and introduce strict limits to the technology developed for any future shoes used in elite competition. The sport’s governing body (WA) said that...

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.

Rocket Report: Starlink flies, OneWeb has next mega-constellation launch

“This marks the start of a regular launch campaign during 2020.”

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 ...

How $98 trillion of household wealth in America is distributed

If a pie represented the wealth in the United States, nine pieces, or 90% of the pie, would go to the wealthiest 20% in the country.

Coronavirus: Amazon, Microsoft Employ Thousands of China-Born Employees

The huge population of China-born professionals in the United State is prompting many companies to ask them not to travel to China.

UPTET Answer Key 2019-20 released HIGHLIGHTS: How to download, check result date

UPTET Final Answer Key 2019-2020 Paper 1 and 2 HIGHLIGHTS: The answer key of the TET is available at these websites- updeled.gov.in, upbasiceduboard.gov.in. The result will be released on February 7, 2020

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

You can buy a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $201. The catch? You have to stop in Wuhan for 6 hours.

A Chinese airline is offering travellers a rare deal – a flight from Hong Kong to New York for $US200.

Election 2020: Rebuilding Ireland has failed, says Fianna Fáil

Party says Fine Gael has displayed lack of understanding about housing crisis

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.

Economic Survey links infrastructure with social reforms to boost growth

The Survey suggested interlinking electricity supply with health and education

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.

How to protect yourself from the coronavirus

The virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Hand-washing is a first line of defence

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.

You're drinking what? Dairy lobby fights back with a new definition of the word 'milk'

Plant milks are becoming more acceptable than dairy and the dairy lobby isn’t going down without a fight

Hollow the leader with a mountain to climb: PM's challenge is beyond urgent

You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.

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.

PM's climate fix puts taxpayer dollars at risk

The bilateral energy agreement with NSW is by a long way the second best, more costly and higher risk climate solution.

DU Semester Exams 2019: Result Likely to be Released Today, Check on du.ac.in

The result will be declared for semesters one, five and three for the UG and PG courses. If not today, it will be declared latest by February 2.

State customises nCoV guidelines

Certain steps of protocol may change as and when a situation arises

Avoid Super Bowl 'avocado hand' injuries with these helpful tips

Tips on how to avoid a kitchen catastrophe while preparing for the big game.

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. 

'The city is suffocating': diary of the Wuhan coronavirus lockdown

A resident describes life in the city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak

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,

Giving some pregnant women progesterone hormone ‘could prevent more than 8,000 miscarriages a year’

Offering the hormone progesterone to women who have suffered miscarriages in the past may help prevent future pregnancy loss, a new study has claimed. Researchers from the University of Birmingham

5.2 Magnitude Quake Strikes in Japan - EMSC

The quake occurred six kilometres to the west of the city of Ushiku, the US Geological Survey reported.

No one considered the cost to Sydney of crushing this vibrant community hub

Corporate profiteering is set to ruin the oldest Indigenous urban settlement in the country.

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.

Use this Temtem type breakdown to determine your squad's strengths and weaknesses

Never lose a game of elemental rock, paper, scissors.

Hanoians take action against Wuhan pneumonia - VnExpress International

Families across Hanoi are sending their children to the countryside, disinfecting their homes, and cancelling holidays to counter the coronavirus threat. 

UK SMEs see their future in the cloud

Cloud computing features strongly in the plans of SMEs for the coming year, with 57 percent planning increased adoption, according to a new report.

SSC GD constable PST/PET admit card released, exam from February 3

SSC GD constable: The exam will be held from February 3 to February 20. The admit cards for the same can be download from the official website, crpf.gov.in.

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.

Two day seminar on science and technology in Tamil Epigraphy

The aim of the seminar is to share information about an ongoing project to look at information and messages on science and technology available in Tamil inscriptions

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

Isaac Asimov’s Throwback Vision of the Future

The science-fiction giant told stories driven by a faith in humankind. One hundred years after his birth, what use do readers have for such tales?

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

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?

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

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....

Shocking pic shows girl, 8, sleeping on hospital floor after 'six-hour wait for bed'

It's believed a photo circulating reveals how a young girl with suspected meningitis had to sleep on the floor of Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland while waiting for treatment

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

Coronavirus doesn't discriminate, so neither should you

A man sat next to me on the Tube before immediately getting up and saying, ‘Errr... Not sitting next to coronavirus.’

Editor’s note: Cheering failure might sound preposterous – but don’t knock it until you’ve tried it

There’s no shame in admitting defeat. To prove it, the February issue of Report on Business magazine features eight inspiring leaders telling us what they learned from their biggest mistakes

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.

Coronovirus: N95 masks in short supply in Bengaluru

Karnataka seeks 6,000 more personal protection kits from Centre

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.

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

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…

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

Plague Big Opportunity, Rat Says

U.S. Commerce Department ghoul Wilbur Ross gloated about his belief the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China is good for JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! in an appearance on Fox Business on Thursday morning, even as the confirmed number of cases and deaths keep rising and experts worry of sustained global spread....

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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?

Quiz on words

On this day in 1884, the first Volume (A to Ant) of the definitive Oxford English Dictionary was published. The perfect time therefore for a quiz on words

Another Example of How Health Care Disparities Kill

Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is treated less aggressively if you’re not white and male

Contest Over Freebies: Delhi's Opposition BJP Promises Job Security, Pollution-Free Environment

New Delhi (Sputnik): Voters in India’s national capital, one of the country’s richest in terms of per capita calculation, are being aggressively wooed by both the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) with elections for the new state assembly just a few days away.

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

Relief as A.P. engineers’ ordeal ends

On returning from China, they will be put under quarantine in Haryana facility

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

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

What To Expect At Airport Screenings For Coronavirus

As you travel for business, here's what you may want to be aware of.

Economic Survey 2019-20: High fees push poor out of education system

Survey points to challenges of affordability and quality

Join hands to battle virus: expert

‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’

Want to save the world? Try science

Scientists and science as a career should be respected and supported, writes Jim Bright.

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....

Rural management curriculum launched in Sikkim

The rural management curriculum is a BBA/MBA programme that strives to promote rural studies and rural management in order to enable development of sustainable rural livelihoods, the Chairman of MGNCRE, Dr W G Prasanna Kumar, said.

India can make a satellite within four weeks, says Chandrayaan-1 Project Director

‘Space technology provides many opportunities for young engineers’

If Millennials really are having less sex, why would that be?

The phenomenon is recognised widely enough to have been dubbed the "sex recession".  

First Cases of Coronavirus Confirmed in Russia

Both patients are Chinese nationals

Delhi Assembly elections | 10,000 ‘green buses’, 200 new schools promised in BJP manifesto

The party also resolved to “allow” the continuance of the flagship power and water subsidies implemented by the Aam Aadmi Party government.

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

Trees being ‘killed’ on Idukki cardamom estates

Owner, workers of a plantation at Thondimala arrested for injecting chemicals into trees to destroy them

85th sahitya sammelana sees surge in registrations

21,130 delegates sign up for the event to be held in Kalaburagi

TS plans S-Hub with ₹25 cr. seed fund

Incubator to promote start-ups, sanitation and waste water recycling

Vulture sanctuary in cold storage

Increased visits by tigers in the corridor area adds urgency to the issue

Kodaikanal lake needs a new lease of life

Municipality plans facelift to the waterbody; environmentalists say water pollution should be addressed

Private schools appoint fresh graduates without B.Ed. degree as teachers

By recruiting fresh graduates without B.Ed. qualification for teaching tasks, private schools in the region seem to be enabling sustenance of self-financed colleges of education.There have been instan

Animal welfare organisations not coming forward for ABC programme: BBMP

Civic body to apprise Animal Welfare Board of India of the same

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

No need to panic over coronavirus: DC

Awareness programme to be launched in Udupi district

Man of the hour: Dr. B.V. Doshi

Eminent architect and Pritzker Prize winner Dr. B.V. Doshi has received the Padma Bhushan. He speaks to Durganand Balsavar about the architect’s role in society

Thanjavur-Tiruvarur electrified stretch inspected

K.A. Manoharan, Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, Bengaluru, inspected the electrified Thanjavur – Tiruvarur broad gauge section on Friday. He commenced the inspection from Thanjavur tr

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…

CEE begins KEAM admission process

Applications for various degree courses can be submitted till Feb. 25

Sustainable living: After Air New Zealand’s edible cups, French pastry chef serves sugary receipts

French pastry chef Ludovik Gerboin in Bavaria has started printing edible sales receipts made of sugar and surmounted them on every pastry.

KRU starts functioning from own campus

V-C sets the ball rolling by donning the role of a teacher

‘Kitchen robotics will revolutionise food & beverages industry’

"We are indeed leading the evolution of Indian kitchens from chulah (mud stove) to kitchen bots, also trying to send across a message that kitchen bots are unisex making cooking a chore attributed to all, irrespective of gender," Eshwar K Vikas, co-founder of Mukunda Foods says.

Top news of the day: Delhi court postpones hanging of Nirbhaya case convicts, Economic Survey pegs GDP growth at 6-6.5% in next fiscal, and more

The major news headlines of the day, and more.

Outcome-based education must to meet future challenges, says Ambedkar varsity Vice-Chancellor

‘Improve faculty and infrastructure to get accreditation from NAAC’

BlackRock Appears Interested In North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals

BlackRock sees North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals as Undervalued. Will this trend continue?Comparing Blackrock and Vanguards asset allocation in North American Small Cap Pharmaceuticals.BlackRoc

Doctors start terrace garden at trauma centre

It aims at promoting ‘grow your own food’ concept and works as a stress buster for doctors

Three companies to process seaweed produced by farmers of Palk Bay region

Memoranda of Understanding were signed to this effect by the Fisheries Department on Thursday

The joy of reading

To inculcate reading habit among all age groups, a unique mission involving 4,000 college students from 500 colleges of Tamil Nadu is set for a launch this Sunday

The politics of construction: on violating building bylaws and land use rules

Why are brazen violations of building bylaws and land use rules still allowed, asks Nidhi Adlakha

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

Why Texans Don’t Want Any More Californians

Migrants from the Golden State could change the character of their new homes.

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 ...

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

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…

Water level in Periyar dam on Friday (Jan. 31)

MADURAIWater level in Periyar dam stood at 117.75 feet (permissible level is 142 ft.), with an inflow of 54 cusecs and a discharge of 444 cusecs. In Vaigai dam, the level was 54.46 ft. (71 ft.), with

165,000 baby sleepers from 4 different brands were just recalled for risk of infant suffocation — here's the list of recalled products

The US Consumer Product and Safety Commission (CPSC) recalled four brands of infant sleepers due of the risk of babies suffocating in them, according to a new report from NBC New York.

Ziopharm Stands Out, But Still Riskier Than Cellectis

Ziopharm’s TCR approach targets solid tumors by recognizing neoantigens unique to each patient's cancer.The Sleeping Beauty solid tumor treatment is still autologous and doesn’t address cost issues pl

If you have any Irish language memorabilia get in touch with Cuisle

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...

Every day is snow day for Turkey's railroad workers

Traveling from Asia to Europe on a train is a comfortable journey for thousands but few know the people who make it possible. Armed with ice-breaking...

What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?

Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.

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

Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England

First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land

Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay US$344 million over pelvic mesh claims

A US judge on Thursday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $344 million for false and deceptive marketing of pelvic mesh products used by tens of ...

Kozhikode fishermen save a whale shark

An endangered whale shark, accidentally caught while trawling, is returned to the sea in a dramatic rescue by nine alert Kozhikode fishermen. Meet the fishermen, scientists and conservationists who are protecting our oceans

Irish in Wuhan: ‘In 24 hours, everything changed’

Wuhan and its people have shown tremendous spirit in response to coronavirus crisis

What Is The Keto Flu? Here's How An RD Recommends Preventing It

Are avocados the answer to the dreaded keto flu?

'I suffer through it': how US workers cope without paid sick leave

The US is one of just a few high-income countries globally that do not guarantee sick leave, forcing many to work when they are not medically fit to do so

A New Model for Crowdsourcing Innovation

Make sure participants deliver ideas — and a business plan.

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.

AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick

AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick for creating a domestic violence-free workplace

E tū: safety of Air NZ Wuhan crew paramount

The union for aviation, E tū, says it’s working to secure assurances about the safety of up to 10 volunteer cabin crew and any ground crew operating the Air New Zealand evacuation flight from Wuhan.

Auckland fruit fly response comes to a successful end

Friday 31 January 2020

This Is the High Cost China Is Paying for Copying a Stolen Su-33 Russian Jet Fighter

A bad copy.

Mayor Pete’s South Bend Awarded No Major Contracts to Black-Owned Firms for Three Years

DES MOINES, Iowa—Of the many pledges that Pete Buttigieg has made in his as-yet unfruitful quest to earn the support of black voters, his guarantee that a quarter out of every federal contracting dollar will be awarded to minority- and women-owned businesses is one of his most ambitious. “Look at what

Why Is Russia Bringing the S-400 Air Defense System to Its Bases in the Arctic?

And a bunch of other weapons.

Power blackout warning as temperatures soar, dust storms and mud rain threaten Victoria

Temperatures are soaring in Victoria, with people in the state urged to reduce their electricity usage on Friday afternoon to help prevent blackouts.

Dust, heat and fire emergencies – but no relief in sight for weary Victorians

Victorians have endured a scorching day, with bushfires, dust storms and poor air across the state – and the weather bureau warns there is more to come.

CEAC supports Northland $100 million for rail restoration

Friday 31st January 2020

What it takes to have a ‘good death’ at home

Letters: Readers respond to a letter from Kathryn Price about the loss of her mother, and share their experiences of nursing, palliative care and dealing with a terminal diagnosis

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

As Democratic primaries near, educators can teach hope to a polarized citizenry

Schools and colleges can teach political hope that can help citizens make better choices.

Sweating Robot Beats the Heat

By leaking water, a soft robotic gripper cools itself more efficiently than humans do

French couple living off-grid wants to leave a trace

CHASTEAUX, France (Reuters) - In a forested area in central France, a young couple lives off-grid in a wood-and-straw cabin. Their aim is not to hide from the law, but to change it.

A passion for the past offers buildings a new future

Christopher Morgan has combined his passions for archaeology and a special heritage house.

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

Full-time janitors set to go at seven schools in Lanarkshire

Already, 22 of the 29 smallest schools in the region are forced to rely on a part-time janitor.

Leila Janah, Indian-origin entrepreneur who hired the poor, dies at 37

Samasource, one of her companies, said the cause was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer.

Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef