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Davao Del Norte bettor wins over P36 M Lotto 6/42 jackpot
The over P36 million jackpot of Lotto 6/42 was bagged by a lone bettor from Tagum City, Davao Del Norte during Thursday night's draw, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said.
We Showed How Easy It Is to Commit Health Care Fraud. Now Senators Want to Close the Loophole. — ProPublica
The bipartisan proposal comes in response to a ProPublica story that showed how a personal trainer posed as a doctor to defraud prominent health insurers.
Chinese pharma firm in Dundalk suspends travel to and from China
WuXi said it prioritised its employees’ ‘health, safety and wellbeing’
More than 677,000 on hospital waiting lists last month, new figures show
Almost 103,000 people have been waiting more than 18 months for a slot
WHO coronavirus team to arrive in China this weekend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A multi-national team of experts representing the World Health Organization is scheduled to arrive in China this weekend to assist in the COVID-19 response, officials said Friday.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
Delta unveils 10-year plan to become world's 1st carbon-neutral airline
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Delta Air Lines, the world's second-largest carrier, announced plans Friday to mount an ambitious 10-year strategy during which it will spend at least $1 billion and become the world's first carbon-neutral airline.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 per cent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
Red Rock to waive fee on President’s Day
With sunny skies in the forecast for President’s Day, Monday could be the perfect day to head outdoors.
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
CAIRO: Egypt's Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of the new virus in the North African country. In a statement Friday, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mugahed said the person was a “foreigner" who is carrying the virus but not showing any serious symptoms. Officials were able to confirm the case through a follow-up program the government implemented for travelers
Hundreds more homes at risk of flood as Storm Dennis prepares to batter Britain
‘This one (storm) could be a step up from what we have seen before.'
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease'
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
No virus peak in sight, another Indian infected on cruise ship
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian embassy in Japan said.Kerala finance minister Thomas Isaac said the state has ‘won the fight over Corona’ as all 3 patients have recovered
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Special centre for turmeric in Erode welcomed
‘It will help in expanding the area under turmeric cultivation bringing in overall development’
Flood-affected people threaten agitation over unkept promises
Officers admit that additional amount announced by CM yet to be paid to farmers
Panel makes suggestions for coastal highway
Compensation for displaced fishermen and adalats figure among measures
‘One should be penalised for not building green’
Mahesh Ramanujam, President & CEO, USGBC, spoke to M.A. Siraj on the sidelines of the Greenbuild India 2020 conclave. Excerpts:On the origin and objectives of USGBCThe US Green Building Counci
Madurai Corporation plans to treat sewage from Kiruthumal
Officials say that the tender for the project has been called and that the work will commence in another 15 days
Caution against rising temperatures
Heat up by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius in Alappuzha, Kottayam, Kannur, Kasaragod
Final electoral roll released for Vellore, Tiruvannamalai
Final tally of voters in Vellore stands at 12,39,453
Ramnad has 11.36 lakh voters and Sivaganga has 11,61744
Releasing the final electoral list, District Collector and Election Officer K Veera Raghava Rao said that there were 11,36,569 voters as on January 1, 2020, here on Friday.Speaking to reporters, he sa
Superb Bezuidenhout holds on in Fancourt
Christiaan Bezuidenhout backed up his sublime opening round at the Dimension Data Pro-Am with an even more impressive 67 to share the lead after the second round.
Politics Briefing: Trudeau says ending pipeline protests won’t be easy
Also: U.S. Senator warns of Huawei risks
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19.There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Should you drink alkaline water?
Should you make alkaline water a regular part of your diet?
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
Air quality to be monitored in Nairobi WU20
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 - The World Athletics Under-20 Championships to be hosted in Nairobi later in July will be the first global track and field Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
Slow but steady: Unfinished Batam Botanical Gardens begin attracting tourists
It was not until January this year that the gardens saw a significant increase in attendance, jumping to 3,544 people for the month.
PFD completes afforestation on 250 acres in Murree
LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department (PFD) has completed forestation of marginal lands stretched on an area of 250 acres in Murree at a cost of Rs51.300 million.The project was started in 2015 wit
Slight increase in voter strength in Tiruchi district
Voter strength in Tiruchi district, consisting of nine Assembly constituencies, has increased by 49,251 following the summary revision of electoral rolls.As per the final roll released by Collector S.
‘Buildings should breathe’
Experts urge incorporation of sustainability aspects right from the drawing board. By M.A. Siraj
Telangana HC seeks report on State’s steps to tackle COVID-19 outbreak
Chief Secretary asked to file report by Feb. 26
Patient like the earth
The earth supports every form of life, whether plant, animal or human, and sustains all life, and so it becomes a point of comparison for those who want to speak about the virtues of patience and forb
Victory as British Gas reverse meter change that left poor families going hungry
The energy giant agreed to a U-turn after the minimum payment rise, from £1 to £5, attracted a 90,000-strong petition and a story on Mirror Online
Coronavirus checks carried out at Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe port authorities have screened people on vessels to ensure no-one has been infected with coronavirus.
People in countryside hit with higher bills
People living in rural East Anglia could be spending thousands more on household essentials than others in the UK, according to a new report.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Coronavirus pods set up at Black Country hospitals
Coronavirus assessment pods have been set up outside hospitals in the region to stop A&E departments being overrun.
Public services urged to 'think autism'
Health services and the criminal justice system are among services being urged to consider the needs of users with autism – such as offering a quiet space in A&E if needed.
Australia's First Hospital's Construction Was Paid for Exclusively through Rum Sales
In the early 1800s, Australia was faced with a lack of infrastructure, so one British general hatched an interesting idea to pay for the country's first hospital.
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
News: Western Union and the Western Union Foundation announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge to help provide relief for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
Meru medics threaten strike
They will issue a notice next week as talks with the county have failed.
Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off
René Seifert suggests that NHS recruiters must turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off
Coronavirus patient attended London conference with 250 people
One of the people diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference in London last week,...
Irish charity warns of 'devastating' food crisis in Ethiopia due to locust
The Irish humanitarian aid agency Goal has warned Ethiopia could be hit with a "devastating" food...
China’s capital Beijing imposes 14-day quarantine on arrivals
"From now on, all those who have returned to Beijing should stay at home or submit to group observation for 14 days after arriving. Those who refuse to accept home or centralised observation and other prevention and control measures will be held accountable under law," a notice from Beijing's virus prevention working group has said.
SC completely lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi-NCR
The apex court had on November 4 last year banned all construction and demolition activities in Delhi-NCR. About a month later, on December 9, lifted the ban partially and allowed construction activities between 6 AM and 6 PM, after the Central Pollution Control Board had said that air quality index (AQI) level was not severe at that time.
UK women’s soccer team to schedule training around periods
Women athletes have different needs. Period. Chelsea F.C. Women, the UK women’s pro soccer club, has announced that their training schedule will now accommodate the team’s menstrual
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
STR: U.S. hotel construction up 6.8% in January
HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE - STR's hotel pipeline data for the U.S. showed 1,615 projects accounting for 208,807 rooms in construction as of the end of January 2020. This represented a 6.8% year-over-year increase in the number of rooms in the final phase of the development pipeline. “The industry is now up to more than 208,000 rooms in construction, which is as close as the country has come to the prior end-of-month peak of 211,700 in December 2007,” said Bobby Bowers, STR’s senior
Coronavirus travel setback spreads beyond China
According to travel analytics company ForwardKeys, the travel setback caused by the coronavirus outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of the Asia Pacific region experiencing a 10.5% slowdown in outbound travel bookings for March and April, excluding trips to and from China and Hong Kong. As of 9th February, the setback looks likely to be most marked in North East Asia, where outbound bookings for March & April, are 17.1% behind where they were at the equivalent moment
Airport Parking and Hotels sets out 20 travel predictions for the decade
Award-winning airport parking operator, Airport Parking and Hotels (APH.com), has pulled together its UK travel industry predictions for the 2020s. 1. The Heathrow Hiatus Continues The Heathrow expansion will remain a political talking point and will continue to be faced with multiple challenges even if it does secure government support. 2. Gatwick’s Stealthy Development While the Heathrow debate will make headlines, Gatwick will stealthily progress the development of its second runway so that its two runways can be used simultaneously, almost certainly beating Heathrow
Big Data is key to creating sustainable travel solutions, say experts
44 per cent of travel technology experts predict that ‘Big Data’ will have the biggest impact on the growth of sustainable travel, according to a survey by Travel Technology Europe. Big Data, which enables patterns, trends, and associations relating to human behaviour and interactions to be identified and analysed, was highlighted alongside a number of other technologies that experts claim can lead to the development of more sustainable travel solutions. “Consider over-tourism for example”, says Rob Golledge, head of communications at Amadeus
Mumps cases in England rise to highest level in a decade
Total of 5,042 is four times that in 2018 as health experts urge people to catch up on vaccine
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
The war between boomers and millennials benefits neither side
In today’s circular economy precariousness crosses the generational divide, says journalist and author Rachel Shabi
In China's coronavirus epicentre, volunteers keep stricken city moving
Many volunteers in the city use pseudonyms and keep their work hidden from their families who may otherwise try to stop them
44 million South Africans registered on Electronic Health Patient Registration, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fundamental condition for growth and development is a healthy and productive population, ...
Superliga postpones volleyball fans day amid coronavirus threat
The Philippine Superliga says it’s heeding the government’s health advisory to avoid large gatherings to prevent the spread of the deadly virus
Explained: What make the bat the deadliest disease carrier
Ebola, Nipah, Marburg, SARS, MERS, and now the new coronavirus Covid-19, all share one thing in common – they are thought to have originated in bats. Bats are potentially special in hosting numerous viruses that are extremely harmful when they infect humans and other animals.
Intel's hopes for 'The Classroom of the Future'
Intel's UK General Manager at BETT this year on Intel's ambitions for the future of EdTech.
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.
Olympics 2020 Tokyo chiefs make decision amid Coronavirus outbreak
The deadly Coronavirus has already claimed the lives of 1,400 people and infected 64,000 others, throwing the 2020 games into doubt
Chhattisgarh CGTET 2020 application process begins; check exam pattern, syllabus, details
CGTET 2020: Interested candidates can apply through the website vyapam.cgstate.gov.in. The recruitment exam will be held in two sessions on March 22.
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA, Feb 14 — Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said today. China’s coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more...
Couple marries in hospital room before groom's life-saving heart surgery
A Manotick, Ont. couple exchanged their wedding vows just before the groom underwent a life-saving surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute.
FEEL GOOD | 25-year-old becomes youngest person to obtain law doctorate at Pretoria University
Scholar Dr Marko Svicevic has set a new record for the youngest person to ever obtain a Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Pretoria's Faculty of Law.
Radical Abortion Bill ignores human rights of children - Family First
The Select Committee report considering the bill resulting from Jacinda Ardern's policy to liberalise abortion laws has come back with their report, and not surprisingly - because of the make-up of the committee and the muzzling of many people who wanted to make oral submissions - the majority have endorsed the radical and extreme bill.
10 best CBD oils to buy in 2020
You want a CBD oil that is high-quality and will give you the relief you are looking for, so start with these ten CBD oils while you do your shopping.
The life-and-death consequences of naming the coronavirus
A bad name for an illness can be dangerous. That’s why it took so long to settle on Covid-19.
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau recently shut down its casinos, the city's primary industry. It has stemmed an outbreak of the coronavirus and hopes to keep the economy afloat.
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Work restarts on Smethwick super-hospital after two-year delay
Work has restarted on the newly named Midland Metropolitan University Hospital.
1980s conservatory to be replaced with traditional orangery at Stafford hall
A 1980s-style conservatory built on the side of a Grade II listed country house without planning permission is now set to be replaced with a more traditional-looking orangery after councillors gave plans the go ahead.
Preparations under way to protect flood-hit areas as Storm Dennis looms
Communities in West Yorkshire saw a month’s rain in just 12 hours when Storm Ciara hit last weekend.
Rat stuck in window and decomposing rodent among Walsall hygiene horrors
A rat scurrying across a shop window, dead rodents, filthy cooking equipment and out-of-date food putting lives at risk.
Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll
New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.
Hanoi, HCMC among localities to further extend school break - VnExpress International
With the novel coronavirus epidemic still raging, Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and the country's worst-hit Vinh Phuc have extended the prolonged school break by another one to two weeks.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library hits milestone in Ireland
Children in south Dublin are taking up a free book-gifting scheme, from US superstar Dolly Parton...
Los Angeles wiping out 66,000 old marijuana convictions
Los Angeles County prosecutors are partnering with a nonprofit technology firm to wipe out or reduce up to 66,000 marijuana convictions that disproportionately impacted minorities over decades. The
How this row of bungalows has become unlikely test bed for cheaper electric bills - but it comes at a whopping cost
The Swansea Valley properties will be fitted with gizmos like new Tesla batteries
Gas-fired power plant could be built on green belt land
The power plant would be roughly the size of a five-storey building
More St Helens council staff are being abused at work
Nearly 400 employees have come into 'conflict' with a member of the public
FM’s Germany trip to boost global trust
Chinese analysts said on Friday that China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to Germany, the first overseas trip by a senior Chinese official since the outbreak of novel coronavirus, will let the world see clearly China's efforts in combating the virus, boost international confidence in China and stress the significance of international collaboration in tackling a global public health issue as some countries acted out of political motives to smear Chinese efforts.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
Gov’t asks court to dismiss suit against junk food
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S/4 HANA Migration Really Doesn’t Have to Be that Complicated
Planning your SAP S/4 Hana migration: 8 key steps to success.
Gusts of up to 100km/hr and heavy rain forecast as weather warnings issued for coming days
Gusts of up to 100km/hr and up to 30mm of rain are forecast in parts of Ireland in the coming days as Storm Dennis batters parts of the country.
Juno McEnroe: Little choice for Martin but to befriend political nemeses Fine Gael
Mary Lou McDonald was still awaiting her St Valentine's Day letter from Micheál Martin, after her missive to the Fianna Fáil leader suggesting they cosy up together for coalition talks.
‘Magic of Citizens’ Assembly’ to address gender equality this weekend
Gender stereotyping to be among the issues to be discussed by the citizens
Deaths from dengue fever in Paraguay spike to 16 under strained health system
ASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay health officials said on Friday that deaths from dengue fever increased to 16 in the South American country’s worst outbreak of the disease in the last decade, severely straining its health system.
Model Arizona Muse urges fashion industry to change in climate fight
LONDON (Reuters) - Model Arizona Muse urged the fashion industry to become more environmentally sustainable and use its power to help combat climate change, as she joined forces with campaign group Extinction Rebellion ahead of London Fashion Week.
Delta to invest $1 billion to curb global air travel's climate impact
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.
Asbestos and Bomb Damage Hinder Big Ben's Restoration
The cost of shoring up Big Ben and the tower it resides in has risen by £18.6m, thanks to the work turning out to be a little more complex than a few plasterers on Facebook thought it might be, and the discovery of asbestos, WWII bomb damage, inadequate previous repairs, lead paint, the need for specialist clock mechanism repair work and the impact of additional grime from London's death-smog period.
Introducing the π-ton, which could be the newest known quasiparticle
State arises via interactions between electron-hole pairs
Female Baloot players show off their skills at Saudi championship
RIYADH: Pulmonary hypertension is one of the few diseases that require an accurate and rapid diagnosis and prompt treatment as it can lead to heart failure and death, a medical conference in Riyadh heard. Dr. Abdullah Al-Dalaan, president of the Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension, was speaking at the 13th Pulmonary Hypertension Conference. He told delegates that the
Second pediatric flu death occurs in Arizona during 2019-20 season
The second pediatric flu death of the 2019-2020 season has been reported, according to officials.
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
White: London versus Calgary
On a recent visit to London, Ont., I was surprised to learn residential towers are currently under construction and several others are at various stages of planning in London’s city centre. A…
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
Saskatchewan's growth industry: Intensive livestock
When George Flotre ran a small farm, he knew every one of his cows. Now he only really knows Rita.
Extreme cold warning remains in effect
Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 with the wind chill
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
New Political Poll Shows National Scraping Into Power And NZ First Out Of Parliament
The first 1 News Colmar Brunton poll of the year shows National just scraping in to power and New Zealand First out of Parliament.
‘The English have landed’: France finally starts lifting menstrual taboo
The French are world-leaders when it comes to coining euphemisms for women’s periods, including one derived from the Battle of Waterloo. Spurred on by a new generation of female activists, they are f…
Standard Chartered and Imperial College partner to tackle climate change
The bank will work with Imperial College Business School’s Centre for Climate Finance and Investment over four years to “uncover solutions that will help embed climate risk identification and management into financial decisions.”
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
Ramaphosa sees renewables as answer to Eskom’s woes
The president indicates that renewable energy can be the answer to the country’s energy supply needs.
British ethnic minority students racially harassed: BMA
London, United Kingdom - British ethnic minority students experience racial harassment on campus and during work experience, the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned.
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan
With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.
Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital
If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count
TN Budget 2020-21: Allocation for Archaeology Dept will help in reconstruction of State’s history, says Madurai MP
Su. Venkatesan said that until this year, there has been a huge shortage of manpower and funds to carry out research, particularly in places like Keeladi and Adichanallur
Central Vista project will roll on, says Puri
Delhi HC has taken cognisance of 2 petitions challenging DDA’s proposed change of land-use
You didn’t touch these Jellyfish, but they can sting you with tiny grenades
Cassiopea xamachana, a species of upside-down jellyfish, emits tiny balls of stinging cells that then swim around on their own and sting anything in their path.
SSC announced result dates for pending exams: From CHSL to JE, check details
SSC recruitment 2020: One of the most awaited SSC CGL paper III 2018 exam will be announced on May 8, 2020 as per the recent notice by the SSC.
Citing Covid-19 ‘emergency’, DPM says mask makers can hire more migrant workers to ramp up output
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — Putrajaya is allowing local manufacturers of face masks to recruit more foreign workers to meet rising market demands over the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak here. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the manufacturers pled for a relaxation in...
Carney says business must come clean quickly on climate
LONDON, Feb 14 — Bank of England Governor Mark Carney called on the world’s businesses to publish strategies for cutting carbon emissions and adopting cleaner power sources by November, when world leaders meet in Scotland for UN-led climate talks. “It’s not just green assets and divestment...
U.N. Seeks Climate Policy Advice from Video Game Players
The United Nations wants engage video game players around the world and ask their advice on future "climate change" policies.
Questions as Uhuru promises govt support in building Moi's Sh45 billion private hospital
Mzee Moi died after building the foundation of the mega hospital
Shock as RG’s office demands $200 top-up for ordinary passports
Registrar General (RG) Clemence Masango has ordered all citizens who paid $53 for an ordinary passport before the fees were raised to $253, to pay the difference of $200 before their travel documents are processed.
Dairies Are Desperate to Get Americans to Drink Milk Again
Facing an unprecedented and protracted slump in demand, the industry is coming up with all sorts of innovations.
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
More than 1,700 medical workers in China infected with coronavirus
More than 1,700 medical workers in China have been infected with the new coronavirus, and six have died, medical authorities have said.
Weather Forecast: Maximum Temperatures mostly between 9C and 14C
Today, cloud cover over much of the country will be considerable. In the afternoon, rain is forecast in the west, and later in central Bulgaria, as well.
Chinese Doctors have Found a Way to Treat Coronavirus-Infected People
China's technique for plasma transfusion from cured coronavirus to infected patients has proven to be effective, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local doctors. The effectiveness of the new treatment was announced at a press conference by the Wuhan hospital manager.
No, Rahul Gandhi. The Modi govt is taking the coronavirus threat VERY seriously.
When you look at the facts, the picture that emerges is of a country that may not be ideally equipped to tackle the coronavirus epidemic but is still trying sincerely -- and not of an administration that "is not taking this threat seriously".
Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections
A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.
A simple, straightforward approach to protein modification
Proteins are essential parts of organisms; thus, they are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional molecules to their structures is a common and important step in many fields.
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans
There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.
New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes
Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.
Three people who tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala fully recover
Kerala has also successfully contained the outbreak of Nipah in the state in the past by following the protocol and procedures laid down by the WHO.
First look inside new flagship Patagonia store on Bristol's Park Street
It's only the second standalone Patagonia shop in the UK
Boris Johnson's Scotland-Ireland bridge branded `waste of money' by SNP Transport Secretary
Boris Johnson's proposed bridge between Scotland and Northern Ireland has been branded a "vanity project" by Scotland's Transport Secretary who called for the £20 billion  cost to be spent elsewhere.
David Attenborough Edinburgh event features 'vegetarian only' menu for 'environmental' reasons
World-famous broadcaster and scientist David Attenborough is due to speak at a climate change event in Edinburgh where the menu will only feature vegetarian options.
Crop devouring desert locusts sighted in Nwoya Gardens
Nwoya, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nwoya has become the latest District in Acholi sub region to report an existence of the crop-devouring desert locusts, albeit on a small scale. The deadly insects were randomly sighted in Got Lunyang and Aol ki Lyec villages in Lutuk Parish, Kochgoma Sub County; Obira village in Anaka Sub County, …
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores in the Midlands will also scrap single-use produce bags
How to ensure the elderly do not suffer from malnutrition
Let's start by looking at the reasons that lead to malnutrition in the elderly.
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
Puerto Rico Falls Prey To $4M Online Fraud
Fraud News: An online scam targeted $4 million in retirement funds from at least four Puerto Rico agencies, according to reports on Thursday (Feb. 14).
Mozambique on recovery path after cyclones
IMF paints a picture of hope a year after Idai and Kenneth's devastation.
Love as healing power
Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
Yellow wind and rain warning ahead of Storm Dennis
A Status Yellow rain and wind warning has been issued for the entire country ahead of Storm Dennis, which is expected to bring wet and very windy weather over the weekend and into Monday.
IOC face ‘big communications job’ as virus jitters hit Tokyo Olympics
TOKYO, Japan, Feb 14 - Olympic chiefs admitted Friday they face a "very big communications job" to soothe concerns over the coronavirus epidemic in the Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
How bioinformatics bolster the fight against the coronavirus
The WHO and other experts still wonder why COVID-19 has remained undetected in Indonesia. The government has evacuated Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, the origin of the virus, to Natuna Island for quarantine.
'I Knocked on Hell's Door': This Is What It Feels Like to Catch the Coronavirus
“I knocked on hell’s door,” says patient, who’s now recovered.
Pertamina to kick off gas, oil exploration in Thousand Islands in March
Upstream oil and gas company PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE) Offshore Southeast Sumatra (OSES) plans to start oil and gas exploration in the Thousand Islands, north of Jakarta’s coast, next month.
The Market Place: Sky Bet Movers, Price Boosts and Trader Tip
Penny Marlow at Fakenham is the best-backed horse of the day with Sky Bet. We have all the movers, Price Boosts plus a traders' tip.
Giant skeleton mystery 'solved' by eagle-eyed readers
Thousands of you voted but it was a close call
Merseyside borough's PFI schools still cost public £30m a year
One school has been closed for seven years but the council is still paying millions for it
Independent traders in Mersey town offering fortnight of £5 deals
Shoppers can enjoy £5 deals on everything from food and alcohol to accessories and beauty treatments
Seattle Genetics wins FDA priority review for oral HER2 drug
Seattle Genetics has scored a US Food and Drug Administration priority review for its oral HER2 inhibitor tucatinib in breast cancer, setting it up for a regulatory decision in August.
Car-sized prehistoric South American turtle was built for battle
One of the largest turtles that ever lived prowled the lakes and rivers of northern South America from about 13 million years ago to 7 million years ago - and this car-sized freshwater beast was built for battle.
DA assures no ASF in Caraga region
BUTUAN CITY – “No cause for alarm because there is no case of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Northeastern Mindanao due to tighter measures to prevent the contagious disease from entering Caraga region,” stressed Emmylou T. Presilda, regional spokesperson of the Department of Agriculture said.
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
FAIRBORN — Health care and education are continually changing, and Wright State University is reorganizing some of its academic units into a new health-focused college to better serve its students and the region.
Volkswagen to shut coal-fired power stations at main factory to cut CO2
FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Volkswagen (VOWG_p.DE) is shutting down two coal-fired power stations at its main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany and has declined offers to sell them to cut down the company’s carbon dioxide emissions, Chief Executive Herbert Diess said on Friday.
Royal Mint Celebrates Dinosaurs on New Collectible 50ps
The Royal Mint is putting a massive lizard on its latest collectable 50p, and then on the other side it's stamping on the likeness of several of the nation's key historical dinosaur discoveries, in a coin series it's calling Dinosauria.
By 2060, a quarter of U.S. residents will be over age 65
Although women are still projected to live longer than men by 2060, as they do now, life expectancy is expected to grow larger for men than woman.
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
The 18-foot-long tank has 11 weedy sea dragons and three leafy sea dragons, which have never been bred in captivity.
Storm Ciara uncovered evidence of dinosaurs on British beach
A footprint was uncovered on the Isle of Wight
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Symptoms of coronavirus: Can you tell if your cold or flu is actually Covid-19?
What symptoms do you need to be aware of?
Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’
Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the ACP's programme manager.
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?
Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
By a razor-thin margin, Mukilteo school bond passes
Support for a $240 million measure climbed to 60.4%. Earlier counts showed it below the thresheld.
Perth group reviews damning inquiry into mental health across Tayside
A highly critical report on NHS Tayside's mental health services has had its first public airing.
ALEX BELL: Spending £100bn+ on HS2 when we need money for climate change is criminal-scale folly
Storm Ciara blasted the country with rain, wind and snow. For thousands, it was the cause of rail lines running slow or stopping.
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
Skoura, Morocco | AFP | Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis area of around 40 square …
Education ministry asks private schools to participate in secondary school selection exercise
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The ministry of education and sports is urging private schools to take part in the secondary school selection process so that learners have a wide range of choices and also to decrease on possibilities of placing students who later fail to turn up where they are placed. The call was …
Temperatures to drop across Oman
PACA said, in its weather forecast for Friday.
COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020
COVID-19 update for Feb 14, 2020
As WHO Forum Ends, Updated Figures From China Reveal New Virus Has Infected Over 60,000 Worldwide
As the world's leading health experts wrapped up a two-day forum about the coronavirus at the World Health Organization's Geneva headquarters Wednesday, new figures out of China over the past 24 hours revealed that the respiratory illness has now infected more than 60,000 people globally.
Orientation And Pōwhiri To Kick Off 2020
While some classes have already begun, most students will start on 17 February. During that week, iwi representatives will lead the welcome of students with pōwhiri on each campus.
Education Exodus: Uzbek Students Rushing Home To Study After Tashkent Eases Transfers
Thousands of Uzbek students studying in neighboring countries are rushing to transfer to universities in Uzbekistan after Tashkent temporarily eased restrictions.
Pokemon Go Field Research quests: February missions and rewards list
If you want to be the very best, you’ll need to stay on top of the Pokemon Go Research Quests – constantly changing missions and activities that players can pick up and complete for bonuses and rewards. Here’s all the current missions for February 2020. Pokemon Go’s research quests are split into two categories: Field […]
EDS submission on Urban Development Bill calls for stronger environmental safeguards
EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s KÄinga Ora - Homes and Communities Act, which established KÄinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban Development Bill now seeks to do is to position this entity as an urban development authority and endow it with a suite of powers to enable it to undertake urban development at pace and scale.
South Sudan ‘ignores reports on oil pollution and birth defects’
Four separate environmental reports seen by journalists have never been released publicly.
Four years’ funding for National Park
A GRANT of up to £100,000 has been approved for 2020 for the body responsible for safeguarding and developing the Jersey National Park, with further funding lined up for the next three years.
Vaccine scare: Threat to global health
THE Dengvaxia incident last 2017 which killed eight children had caused serious trauma to families of victims, scared other people and resulted in lost of confidence in vaccines. With the reemergence of some deadly diseases in the country like polio, tuberculosis and measles, the public is facing an infectious disease crisis with the recent outbreak of corona virus or COVID-19.
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses
Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus
The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday
Is COVID-19 a 'black swan'?
The Chernobyl disaster played a big part in making the Soviet public ripe for regime change. Could the coronavirus have a similar effect in China?
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
WHO to not call novel coronavirus by official name
Organisation is unhappy as ‘SARS’ is mentioned in it and can create ‘unnecessary fear’
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
Bike Sharing Program Leaves UCSB
The HOPR Bike Share company has ended its contract with UC Santa Barbara and plans to leave by spring break, reports The Daily Nexus.
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family’s coronavirus ordeal
Hubei province on Thursday reported a sharp rise in the number of deaths and cases after changing its methodology to include those diagnosed through CT scans like Xiangyou.
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019 likely today
SSC CPO Paper 1 Result 2019-2020: The results of CPO examination will be announced on February 14, 2020. The candidates can check the results through the website- ssc.nic.in
Vietnam says monitoring over 5,000 Chinese workers for Covid-19
HANOI, Feb 14 — Vietnam is monitoring more than 5,000 workers who returned to the South-east Asian country after the Lunar New Year holiday for signs of Covid-19, state media reported today. Yesterday, Communist-ruled Vietnam quarantined a rural commune of 10,000 people near Hanoi because of...
Warning over transport disruption as UK braces for Storm Dennis
Winds of up to 70mph and severe downpours are forecast.
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
Chebukati makes critical announcement that could affect MPs and MCAs
Be warned
Could you be suffering from sexsomnia? Here’s what you need to know
Patients with sexsomnia could even rape their partners in their sleep
#TECH: First major tech event of 2020 cancelled over Covid-19 fears
THE Mobile World Congress (MWC) has become the first international tech event cancelled due to the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
PSA: Spermicidal Condoms Are No Good
A condom that can actually kill sperm sounds like a pretty good deal when it comes to birth control, right? But it turns out they aren’t any more effective than regular condoms, and they can actually increase your risk of STDs....
3 Online Search Tips For Students
Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university....
'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Tired and understaffed, medical workers have had to deal with thousands of new cases per week in Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the outbreak.
How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus
The state emergency health response model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'
Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.
New virus has infected more than 67,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 67,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it. The latest figures reported by each government’s health authority as of Saturday in Beijing: — Mainland China: 1,523 deaths …
Incomplete and inadequate: Information lacking for seniors looking for assisted living
Assisted living facilities are one option for seniors. But finding clear and accurate information about them isn't easy.
AI algorithms intended to root out welfare fraud often end up punishing the poor instead
States are increasingly turning to machine learning and algorithms to detect fraud in food stamps, Medicaid and other welfare programs – despite little evidence of actual fraud.
Trump’s big bet on career and technical education
Will the White House plans to boost spending on career and technical education help today's teens land better jobs?
Zespri welcomes successful defence of IP rights of kiwifruit growers
Zespri has welcomed the successful result of legal action taken against a former kiwifruit grower who took Zespri’s protected plant material to China where it has continued to spread, as well as the awarding of almost $15 million in damages.
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Deputy proposes ban on sale of plastic bags
THE sale of plastic bags in Jersey could be banned by next year if the States approve proposals lodged by a backbencher.
‘Irrelevant political promises’
The Wet’suwet’en Treaty Office Society is taking the executive director of the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office to court to quash a decision extending an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the controversial Coastal GasLink pipeline project.
Coronavirus in B.C. Interior
UPDATE 2 p.m. A fifth case of the novel coronavirus has been presumptively confirmed in British Columbia, bringing the total number of cases in Canada to eight.
Can You Solve This Rather Pedestrian Puzzle?
Welcome to The Riddler. Every week, I offer up problems related to the things we hold dear around here: math, logic and probability. Two puzzles are presented e…
Duroflex Orthopaedic Mattress Range; What makes it unique
Taking the mattress industry by storm, Duroflex Mattresses recently launched India’s only certified Orthopaedic Mattress range. It is tested and recommended by the National Health Academy.This comes a
Fishermen blame officials for permitting use of banned fishnets
Despite submitting petitions for many years, the officials at the Department of Fisheries have not been taking any tangible action against those using banned fishnets and as a result, the entire fishi
Top White House official suggests China is not being 'honest' and has 'motives' in the coronavirus fight, as Beijing faces suspicion over how it records infections
China has altered some of its figures for how many people are infected by the coronavirus, adding to suspicion about how its handling the crisis.
New virus has infected more than 64,000 people globally
A viral outbreak that began in China has infected more than 64,000 people globally. The World Health Organization has named the illness COVID-19, referring to its origin late last year and the coronavirus that causes it.The latest figures reported by each government's health authority as of Friday in Beijing:— Mainland China: 1,380 deaths among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei.— Hong Kong: 56 cases, 1 death— Macao: 10— Japan: 259, including 218 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, 1 death— Singapore: 67— Thailand: 33— South Korea: 28— Malaysia: 19— Taiwan: 18— Vietnam: 16— Germany: 16— United States: 1
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
Wolverhampton Council spends £18,000 on two trips to France property convention
Wolverhampton Council spent more than £18,000 of taxpayers' money on two trips to a real estate exhibition in France, figures have revealed.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
First Lady sets pace for Beyond Zero
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Ahead of the fifth edition of Beyond Zero Half Marathon, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday set the pace by flagging off a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
More people die taking selfies than in shark attacks
Selfies kill.
Solar farm as big as 19 rugby pitches and overlooking Swansea city centre is planned for Kilvey Hill
But energy bosses insist it wouldn't have an impact on the amazing views across Swansea Bay
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'
The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis
HealthifyMe collaborates with online grocery players to tap wider markets
A pilot project in partnership with Swiggy to deliver healthy food launched in Gurgaon; mental wellness segment on anvil
SC completely lifts ban on construction, demolition activities in Delhi-NCR
On Friday, the matter came up before a bench comprising Justices Arun Mishra and Deepak Gupta
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Scientists Finally Solve The Mystery Of How Millipedes Do It
Ever found yourself up late at night, tossing and turning and asking yourself, how exactly do millipedes do it? Same. Thankfully, with a little bit of help
Study On Misogynist Men's Groups On The Internet Confirms The Obvious
I'm sure if you've been online and strayed off of the Baby Shark music video on YouTube onto Reddit, Twitter, or even the comments section of the Baby Shar
Erosion Control: Edo, NEWMAP begin compensation exercise
The Edo State Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (Edo NEWMAP) has commenced payment of compensation to about...
Ekiti debunks alleged padding of 248.5m WAEC fee
The Ekiti State Government has debunked report by the International Centre for Investigative Reporting (ICIR) that it inflated the May/June...
Students tell all about Open Africa Power 2020 experience
Three students that participated in Enel Foundation's Open Africa Power 2020 programme, give their impression of the programme.
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds
LONDON, Feb 14 — The rise of “fake news” — including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media — could make disease outbreaks such as the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published today. In an analysis of how the spread of...
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
Covid-19 hits Chinese health workers as economy limps back to life
BEIJING, Feb 14 — The new coronavirus has infected 1,700 Chinese health workers and killed six, authorities said today, as businesses struggled to balance containment measures with a return from an extended post-holiday break. Authorities reported 5,090 new cases in mainland China, including more...
Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a family of unique lizards with unusual characteristics: rapidly extendable tongues, feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, a prehensile tail, and eyes that can move independently of each other. Many species also have the ability to change the colour of their skin....
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues
Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...
Lawmakers open groundwater fight against bottled water companies
Washington state, land of sprawling rainforests and glacier-fed rivers, might soon become the first in the nation to ban water bottling companies from tapping spring-fed sources.
New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...
Shropshire care specialist awards staff pay rises
A company has decided to smash through the current salaries for care staff and introduce pay rises of up to 55 per cent above minimum wage.
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Farmers Fear New Water Rules Could Push Them Under
William Beetham's attachment to the land he farms in the Wairarapa stretches back six generations. His family settled there in the 1850s and is regarded as one of New Zealand's farming dynasties. At one stage, the original 30-plus room Brancepeth station was the largest in the district. Beetham lives on a nearby farm and runs a beef and sheep business over the two properties. This is hilly land - baked dry and brown in the summer, but cold and wet in the winter. It is sandstone country, with easily eroded hillsides stretching down to a river - the Wainuiora - that runs along the valley. The family has been planting trees for years to keep the land from slipping.
Parcel of land likely to be returned to Māori at former gateway to Pink and White Terraces
On the western shores of Lake Tarawera, Tūhourangi Tribal Authority ancestors would welcome some of the Rotorua region's earliest tourists, taking them to Te Otukapuarangi - the Pink and White Terraces.
Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good
Batting down conspiracy theories about disease outbreaks such as that of the new coronavirus may prove counterproductive to public health efforts
Israel Gives Modern-Day “Miriam’s Well” to Gaza: “Water From Thin Air”
Watergen is bringing the miracle of Miriam's Well to thirsty people around the world.
26 bag first class as UniAbuja holds 24th convocation
The university will also confer honorary degrees to some individuals including the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, for his exemplary leadership.
Valaris February 2020 Fleet Status Report Analysis
Valaris releases its new fleet status report.There is a number of developments on the floater front, but jobs remain short-term in nature.The company also announces several rig retirements.
Louth toddler Hannah McGinn wins Water Babies Little Heroes award
Water Babies Honour Eleven Little Heroes at 2020 Awards
China coronavirus death toll nears 1,400
China reports 5,090 new coronavirus cases in mainland, 121 new deaths
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.
Treone Larvadain becomes first Black female Captain in Louisiana State Police history
Treone Larvadain has made history as the first Black female Captain in Louisiana State Police history. Larvadain’s history-making appointment was announced late January. Governor John Bel Edward promoted Larvadain to lead LSP’s Protective Services unit. She took over from Captain Clay Chutz. Chutz retired after serving the LSP for 30 years under six different governors.Support...
How big is the universe? - Skywatching
This might sound like the ultimate unanswerable question, but thanks to astronomical knowledge accumulated over many centuries, and the power of modern astronomical instruments, we can make a guess. To do this we have three main tools.
Counting the homeless
Vernon, Kelowna and Penticton will takes part in the provincial homeless count this spring.
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Contemporary Mozambique: 4 Projects that Respond to Present Challenges
Contemporaneous Mozambique: 4 projects that respond to present challenges
Stockholm enters Global Cities top 30 for the first time - CityAM
With a strong economy and commitment to reducing its environmental impact, Stockholm is the first Scandinavian city to make the [...]
Polluted Droplets Stay In Air For Hours If You Flush Without Closing The Toilet Lid
Closing the lid doesn't help, either.
How A Malaysian Man Livestreams To Pay For His Sick Wife's Monthly RM9,000 Medications
Because her illness is so rare, the medication is not subsidised in Malaysia.
Data from Spotify Suggest That Listeners Are Gloomiest in February
Around the world, the most popular tunes this month will be depressing ones [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled.]. From a report: Residents of the northern hemisphere might think that their moods are worst in January. Christmas is over, the nights are long and summer is a distant prospect. New...
DRC: controversy over road infrastructure project [Morning Call]
Controversy in Kinshasa over President Félix Tshisekedi's infrastructure development project called "Hundred Days Emergency Program". Investigation launched over suspected embezzlement of funds
Tamil Nadu electorate is now 6.13 crore, up by 13 lakh
Women voters surpass men, 6,497 transpersons in electorate
Walking with Salim Ali...
N Krishna Kumar recalls some of his precious memories of being in the Indian Forest Service and the treks he took with some wildlife greats
Suffolk and north Essex left counting the cost of Storm Ciara
The region has been left counting the cost after Storm Ciara struck last weekend, according to an insurer.
Can Corporate America Get Behind Medicare for All?
One man’s crusade to sell big business on a health care overhaul
No One Can Kill The A-10 Warthog, Not Even The U.S. Military
Congress wants this plane to live forever.
The Multibillion Dollar Canal Carving a Rift Through Erdogan's Turkey
The largest infrastructure project Turkey has ever undertaken is angering environmentalists, opposition politicians and potentially Moscow
Coronavirus: 'Follow Airport-like Procedures', MHA Issues Advisory to ITBP, SSB
The ITBP is providing the inmates, including seven Maldivians, basic amenities like food, bed, television, internet and indoor games facility at its centre
Student fury as colleges push limits with accommodation fee hikes
A number of colleges around the country are raising their student accommodation fees by the maxim...
AZ revenues rise, but it says coronavirus could hit 2020
AstraZeneca’s new drugs powered a surge in revenues in 2019, but chief executive Pascal Soriot thinks the Covid-19 outbreak could weight on its 2020 performance.
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
Met Éireann forecasts floods and 100km/hr gusts as Storm Dennis approaches
Met Éireann has issued two weather warnings for the whole country.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Saturday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:47 a.m. EST on Saturday, with a marginally favorable weather forecast.
SpaceX plans to launch fifth Starlink batch Sunday
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- SpaceX plans to launch its fifth batch of Starlink satellites from Florida at 10:25 a.m. EST on Sunday, after postponing a Saturday attempt due to weather concerns.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Flowers make quite a journey before you can give them to your Valentine!
Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach
(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.
Under China's coronavirus lockdown, millions have nowhere to go
(Reuters) - Around 500 million people in China are currently affected by policies put in place restricting movement, to contain the COVID-19 coronavirus.
London's First Coronavirus Case Shamed for Taking a Taxi to the Hospital
The first diagnosed coronavirus case in London turned up at her local hospital's A&E department in the back of a taxi, horrifying staff and leading to the two hospital workers who initially treated her being forced into a two-week isolation period to see if they've now got the emerging international lurgy.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Delta to invest $1 bln to curb global air travel's climate impact
By Tracy RucinskiCHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines Inc said on Friday it will invest $1 billion over the next decade in initiatives that would limit the impact of global air travel on the environment, the first airline to make a commitment of that scale.The aviation industry accounts for roughly 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions and has set out a plan to achieve carbon-neutral growth from 2020, even as air travel is forecast to accelerate.
Three things historical literature can teach us about the climate crisis
Mary Shelley’s ‘Frankenstein’ and Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’, among others, tell us about our historical view of nature.
A very big communications job needs to be undertaken: Tokyo 2020 organisers on Coronavirus threat
The head of IOC’s coordination commission insisted there was no danger of Tokyo 2020 being cancelled or moved
Two Status Yellow weather warnings issued for Mayo
STATUS Yellow wind and rainfail warnings have been issued for Mayo for tomorrow.
Value addition is the way to go
James Otim, general manager Kweyo grower’s cooperatives society in Gulu district said farmers growing groundnuts should add value such as making peanut butter, oil...
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
What Did a Divorced Pamela Anderson Want From Vladimir Putin?
The former ‘Baywatch’ star actively campaigns for environmental conservation and animal rights groups, and has previously petitioned the Russian government to protect sea animals.
How a chlorine-free wash programme could benefit your milking equipment cleaning regime
Dairy farmers are now turning to the use of a chlorine-free wash programme in their daily cleaning routines to disinfect and clean their milking equipment.
SNP minister demands urgent talks on £20 billion bridge to Scotland
Scottish Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for urgent talks with the British government over proposals for a bridge between Northern Ireland and Scotland - an idea he described as the prime minister's "vanity project".
Your letters for Feb. 14
In praise of concreteRe: Mass timber towers up to 12 storeys approved for Alberta, Feb. 8So Alberta has approved mass timber towers up to 12 storeys. Bigger buildings, more units. They are rated fo…
Kejriwal Swearing-in: PM Modi First Politician Invited to Ramlila Maidan Ceremony
After a bitterly fought election, the AAP won 62 of the 70 Assembly seats. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Arvind Kejriwal on his stupendous victory and Kejriwal, too, tweeted that AAP looks forward to work in close synergy with the Centre.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
‘Students should return to school only when safety is ensured’: Deputy PM - VnExpress International
Schools need to ensure they are free of novel coronavirus infection before letting students return to class, Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam said.
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Why business community isn’t happy with govt amid virus crisis
At the beginning of this month, the Hospital Authority (HA) claimed that its stock of protective gear for frontline healthcare workers was enough to meet the requirements for at least 90 days. Nevertheless, Dr. Deacons Yeung Tai-kong, HA’s cluster services director, suggested otherwise recently, as he said that given the dramatic upsurge in usage, particularly…
Environmentalist RK Pachauri no more
Pachauri’s death was announced late Thursday by The Energy and Resources Institute, or TERI, a research group he headed until 2016
Sinclair ranked fourth among Ohio community colleges, study says
DAYTON — A recent study conducted by Schools.com, a source that connects students to degree academic programs, ranked Sinclair College as the No. 4 top community college out of 23 of Ohio’s community colleges.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
Virginia offers new migratory bird-protection plans
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia officials announced plans Friday to create new habitat for about 25,000 seabirds after their nesting grounds were paved for a state tunnel expansion project —...
Is the coronavirus epidemic China’s ‘Chernobyl moment'?
"It is a system that turns every natural disaster into an even greater man-made catastrophe."
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
South Africans describe the pain of unemployment
A lack of social support by the community and public social welfare agencies make the experiences worse.
The star that could be set to EXPLODE in devastating supernova 700 light-years from Earth: New images show Betelgeuse IS dimming and changing shape
Astronomers used the European Southern Observatory (ESO) telescope array in Chile to capture the unprecedented dimming of the giant star in more detail.
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Enormous PINK manta ray dubbed 'Inspector Clouseau' is spotted near Australia's Great Barrier Reef in a rare sighting of the rosy giant
The two-tonne marine beast lives around Lady Elliot Island and a series of stunning photographs were taken by a bemused Finnish photographer called Kristian Laine.
ESIC to hike confinement expenses for maternity services to Rs 7,500
The decision was taken at an ESIC meeting chaired by Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar on Thursday
Coronavirus outbreak: Namibia students desperate to evacuate China
Namibian students studying in China want to be evacuated, with some feeling abandoned by the government.
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
Apocalyptic Footage Shows Massive Locust Swarm In Africa
Swarm consumes entire valley in Kenya
Coronavirus: Third Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan said on Friday as authorities confirmed that 218 people have been infected with the deadly virus on the quarantined ship.
Several drugs at Jan Aushadi Kendras recalled over quality test
Several batches of generic medicines being sold at Jan Aushadi Kendras, some 632 in Karnataka, and more pan-India have been recalled after failing standard quality tests of state drug controller,
Angioplasties shoot up due to price cap, says research on insurance claims
25,769 insurance claims under Vajpayee Arogyashree (now merged into Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka) from 69 private and seven public hospitals from February 2016 to February 2018.
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Bernie Sanders will be good for American economy, top economist says after Goldman Sachs attack
Bernie Sanders’ economic policies would be good for the American economy, according to a new book by a renowned economist.
VW boss says no to coal, yes to Fridays for Future
‘If Germany does not make progress on the phase-out of coal, we cannot expect others to do so either,’ writes Herbert Diess.
30.96 lakh to appear for CBSE 10th, 12th exams, fewer than last year
CBSE exams 2020: There are 7,88,195 girls, 11,01,664 boys and 19 transgenders in class 10 and 5,22,819 girls, 6,84,068 boys and six transgenders in class 12 exams
Hunt on for ‘patient zero’ who spread Covid-19 globally from Singapore
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — As lion dancers snaked between conference room tables laden with plastic bottles, pens, notebooks and laptops, some staff from British gas analytics firm Servomex snapped photos of the performance meant to bring good luck and fortune. But the January sales meeting in a luxury...
Struggling Morocco oasis risks becoming mirage
SKOURA (Morocco), Feb 14 — Dead palm trees lie on dry, yellowish earth near an abandoned adobe house in Morocco’s arid southeast, as drought threatens ancient oases. “I grew up in this oasis and I have seen it shrink,” says 53-year-old Mohamed El Houkari, who lives in Skoura, a rural oasis...
Russia Leads Multinational Stablecoin Initiative
Russia is taking the lead in issuing a multinational stablecoin backed by commodities with the Eurasian Economic Union, or EAEU, and BRICS countries.
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
New technology for pathogen detection driven by lasers
Researchers at Purdue University have been working to develop new technologies to help stop the spread of foodborne illnesses, which kill 3,000 people a year, by detecting them more efficiently. They ...
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season
Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique
The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
A key to calcium signaling: Structure of the human IP3R type 3 in its ligand-free state
IP3 receptors (IP3Rs) are calcium channels found in all animal cells. By mediating calcium ion release, IP3Rs integrate signals from different cellular pathways and metabolic states. Not surprisingly, ...
Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells
The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast ...
Pancreatic cancer 'time machine' exposes plot twist in cell growth and invasion
Pancreatic cancer has one of the worst survival rates among cancers. Patients can expect as low as a 9% chance to live for at least five years after being diagnosed.
Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level
For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...
Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...
Skyrmions like it hot: Spin structures are controllable even at high temperatures
A joint research project of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) that previously demonstrated the use of new spin structures for future magnetic ...
Ofsted handed extra cash to investigate illegal schools
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said unregistered schools can be a ‘serious risk’ to children.
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
Storm Ciara expected to cost up to £200m in insurance claims
Experts at PwC say Storm Dennis likely to add to damage with 140mm of rain predicted
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19. There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness it causes, including 121 deaths reported in the past day. Six of those who died were health care workers — "a critical piece of information" as WHO continues to investigate why even rigorous medical guidelines haven't stopped the spread, WHO reported Friday. A total of 1,716 health care workers in China have contracted COVID-19 despite WHO's guidelines, so this weekend, a team of 12 international and WHO experts will arrive in China to meet with local medical professionals for a "joint mission." The experts will particularly look at disease transmission and response measures to see how processes for health care workers, who "are working with virtually no sleep in difficult conditions," can be improved, WHO…
Dettol comes clean on Coronavirus 'cure' claims
Consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser, said they have not had access to the latest strain of the Coronavirus and were ...
Calls mount for public, private partnerships to focus on SA's most vulnerable
Partnerships between government and the private sector should focus on creating a conducive environment where citizens could ...
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
Sugar-free indulgences for those with a sweet tooth
For some, certain foods leave a comforting aftertaste but for others, it’s gnawing guilt. To help the latter half Bengaluru-based food startup has concocted chocolates that aim to take the guilt out
Did you know the cost of tackling air pollution in India is Rs 3.39 lakh per second?
India spends a whopping Rs 3.39 lakh per second to tackle air pollution from fossil fuels. Amid an ongoing slowdown, the emerging economy is forced to shell out Rs 10.7 lakh crore ($150 billion)
With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges
The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical
Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says affected person is foreigner
Egypt has just confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country, becoming the first known person on the African continent to have contracted the virus. The deadly virus which has killed almost 1,400 people, and left
Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life
New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis under strict new rules aimed at cleaning up the Dutch city’s overcrowded red light district. Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam, is understood to
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors-The oldest sister is a neuro-surgeon,the second is a gynacologist
Broadband transmission-type coding metasurface for electromagnetic beam forming and scanning
Due to their excellent performance in manipulating electromagnetic (EM) waves freely and flexibly, metasurfaces have been widely investigated since the beginning of the 21st century. However, with the ...
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Storm Dennis flood risk could be worse than Ciara
The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings covering most of the UK this weekend.
UPDATED: Egypt confirms first coronavirus case in Africa
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NNPC employs 1,050 out of 60,000 candidates
’Femi Asu The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has announced the recruitment of 1,050 graduate trainees. The NNPC said in a statement, on Friday, that it had concluded its 2019/2020 em...
This is what it feels like to have Covid-19 coronavirus
FOR one Covid-19 coronavirus patient at ground zero of the outbreak, the journey from infection to recovery was a nightmare scenario that entailed multiple hospital visits, symptoms so severe he thought he would die and quarantine under police watch.
Alan Costello: Engineering a bright future for everyone
THE last 10 months have been particularly busy, and rewarding, for Alan Costello. In April 2019, he was elected chairman of the Cork branch of Engineers Ireland.
Storm Dennis will bring heavy rain, high winds and flooding
Two yellow weather warnings are in place until Saturday
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
Meteor Shower Lights-up the Sky in India’s Rajasthan – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): CCTV footage from the Indian city of Alwar in Rajasthan state shows lightning strikes and a meteor shower in the area.
Programme to reduce AIDS-related deaths gets $784 million
The National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica initiative has been allocated $784 million in the 2020/2021 Budget, now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project is to reduce AIDS-related deaths by reaching at-risk individuals...
Tech Conferences in Asia On Hold Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
This week, organizers of Black Hat Asia and DEF CON China security conferences announced that the coronavirus outbreak in the region is forcing them to put the events on hold.
Locust invasion is set to leave East Africa on the verge of famine, UN official warns
A billion locusts are eating their way through farmlands in eastern Africa and their population could increase by 500 times in the next four months - leaving the region facing famine, UN officials warn.
Kombucha's Benefits & Other Details That You Probably Didn't Know About
Kombucha benefits are numerous on the health front. Take a look at why you must include this magical drink in your daily diet for leading a healthy life-
Turkey Says to Export Fast-results Coronavirus Detection Kit
China's coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more than 5,000 new cases earlier on Friday
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
First ‘Stranger Things 4’ teaser moves the action far from Hawkins
'Stranger Things 4' trailer opens on a snowy Russian landscape.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
US Author Touches Nerve With Post About Biased Coronavirus Media Coverage
Author Mario Cavolo of the United States might be known for his books about China, but it is one of his LinkedIn posts that has gone viral on the internet.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'
Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.
A Real Solution for Airport Security
Keep calm and wash your hands.
Paula Radcliffe admits controversial hybrid Nike trainers may have given Brigid Kosgei the advantage to beat her women's marathon world record
Paula Radcliffe has admitted the improved tracks and newer trainers worn since her world record marathon win in 2003 may have made beating her record easier.
Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
Earth just recorded its hottest January in history
January 2020 was the planet's hottest January since record-keeping began, according to NOAA.
'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown
The administration’s anti-immigrant agenda has made people fearful of accepting help they are legally entitled to
Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger
Bees pollinate many human foodstuffs. But intensive farming practices may kill them off if we don’t demand change, says Alison Benjamin, editor of Guardian Society
How Juul gets kids addicted to vaping: it's even worse than you think
Massachusetts is suing the e-cigarette company for its predatory ads to children. Hopefully other states will follow suit
Irdai concerned over rising hospital tariffs, plans to standardise charges
"We plan to introduce a system in which people will have the liberty to choose their TPAs," Irdai member said
Common portal for health insurance claim settlements on the cards
Regulator aims to usher time-bound settlement of claims and eliminate disparity in charges among different for some common procedures
Extreme cold warning remains in effect as temperature drops below -20 C in Toronto
An extreme cold warning remains in effect for Toronto and much of Ontario this morning as the temperature drops below -20 C.
This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect
5 things to know for Friday, February 14, 2020
For the first time in three decades, VIA Rail has cancelled services across Canada as a result of ongoing pipeline protests. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
School attendance has to improve - Tracey Martin
All parents and caregivers need to ensure that their children go to school unless they are sick, Associate Education Minister Tracey Martin said today.
ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Labour MP self-isolates after attending conference with coronavirus patient
A person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference near parliament last week along with 250 other delegates and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
The false promise of “renewable natural gas”
It’s no substitute for shifting to clean electricity.
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
Where are they now? – Matt Timmons-Brown, EW BrightSpark of 2017
In the lead up to our fourth annual EW BrightSparks programme, which remains open for entries until February 24, we’re continuing our series catching up with a few previous winners, to hear about their developments since being featured as a part of the programme.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH - Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel co
Octavian wins feature event
Sebastian’s ward Octavian, ridden by Yash won the Air Force Cup (Div. I), the feature event of the races held here on Friday (Feb.14). The winner is the property of Mr. B. Deepak Rai, Mr. Prem Kumar M
Boris Johnson is more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
The epidemics you need to worry about are Tory governments, domestic abuse, and suicidal animals. Here's a list of things more likely to kill you than the coronavirus
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Could Iran Take Down This Plane in a War with Trump?
Iran maintains numerous SAM systems imported from the United States and Europe half a century ago, but lacks access to spare parts and new missiles.
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers
NASA's astronauts heading to Mars will be able to communicate with Earth thanks to new lasers, the huge dish is currently being built in California.
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks
The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.
Mother and Baby Homes Commission requests additional time
A commission set up to investigate Mother and Baby Homes has been granted an extension.Outgoing ...
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Is China Underreporting Coronavirus Figures? 6 Health Workers Died, 1,716 Infected
Didn't China understand that the health workers are at greater risk? What measures did it take?
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.
Price of surgical mask may go up by P2-P4 per piece
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may allow stores and pharmacies to sell surgical masks at higher prices due to the increasing cost of raw materials here and abroad amid the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.
Church group: Stop prejudice, resentment against Chinese people
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has called on its members to emulate Jesus’ love for others by helping fight the rising prejudice and resentment against people of Chinese descent amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).
The instincts of a totalitarian state
On Feb. 7, news of the death of Dr. Li Wenliang, an ophthalmologist at the Wuhan Central Hospital who was among the very first to warn of the novel coronavirus, grabbed headlines not only in China but all across the world. Wuhan recorded its first case of novel coronavirus pneumonia on Dec. 1 last year.…
Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090
The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases
As passenger angst grows, Japan to let some off ship, but fewer than hoped
For a moment on Thursday, John and Carol Montgomery thought they might be departing early from the cruise ship quarantined in Yokohama, Japan, where new cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed almost daily.
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
Crystal Cove State Park secures more funding to renovate untouched cottages
There is now more funding to complete renovations on more of the historic cottages at Crystal Cove State Park.
Factbox: Countries evacuating nationals from China coronavirus areas
(Reuters) - A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China hit by the new coronavirus.
Bill that would ban conversion therapy in Oklahoma passes through committee
A new bill heading to the full House would ban controversial "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ children.
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
People With 1 Job Skill on Their LinkedIn Profile Get Hired at Faster Rates
LinkedIn found job seekers who had this skill got hired at the highest rates.
The 40th Root KSK Ceremony Rescheduled
rastos1 writes: The 40th Root Key Signing Key Ceremony, originally scheduled for 12 February 2020 at 2100 UTC in El Segundo, California, is being postponed. "During routine administrative maintenance of our Key Management Facility on 11 February, we identified an equipment malfunction that will prev...
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings
U.S. economist says impact of COVID-19 on Chinese, world economy limited
CHICAGO, Feb. 13 -- The effect of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, on the Chinese economy will be limited, said Khairy Tourk, a professor of economics with the Stuart School of Business of the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago.
Saudi fine jewelry label spotlights Amina Khalil
JEDDAH: Journey down the winding streets of Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district and you’ll reach one of the many UNESCO-protected traditional homes that proliferate the area. Step inside and you’ll come into contact with something you didn’t expect: Several video works and installations that explore environmental crises in Saudi Arabia and worldwide.
Hundreds turn up for Harvest Money expo
One of the trainers Benedict Rwakabale, called on farmers to come and learn various skills in farming.
Daily Insight: Joining the digital era
The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
Loads of young people have 'no idea' how the morning after pill works
Myths and misinformation are leaving people at risk of unplanned pregnancy.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories 'could increase number of UK cases'
An expert has warned against the spread of misinformation on social media.
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
Tipperary girl Sophie, 7, is hoping to make her dream come true
Her smile just brightens the darkest of days
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
Yokohama: The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows
Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.
A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'
Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.
UFI President Mary Larkin: “Exhibition Industry committed to providing meeting places around the world”
PARIS - The outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 is impacting the global exhibitions and events industry, as events of all kinds are being postponed or cancelled. UFI President Mary Larkin issued the following statement: “We stand in sympathy and support of everyone affected by the current COVID-19 outbreak, whether directly or indirectly. The exhibitions and events industry exists to provide platforms for people and industries to meet, to trade, and to collaborate. These gatherings are especially important in times of disruption. It is
Beware oil execs in environmentalists’ clothing – BP could derail real change
If the company wants us to believe it can be part of the solution, it needs to stop drilling, says campaigner Alice Bell
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
India's population galloping, but no one paying attention: Venkaiah Naidu
Political parties are feeling shy, politicians are feeling shy, Parliament also do not adequately discuss about the issue," Naidu said
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
Greek City Times Article
PH coronavirus watch: Suspected cases per region, as of February 14, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of February 14, 2020
Philippines lifts Taiwan travel ban
(UPDATED) The travel ban, imposed due to the novel coronavirus, is lifted 'effective immediately'
Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
IBPS SO interview call letter released, how to download
The IBPS SO interview call letter has been released. The same is available on the official website.
SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 to be declared shortly
The SSC CPO Paper 1 result 2019 will be declared today. The same once declared will be available on the official website.
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Indonesia's 2020 census to recruit 390,000 volunteers, keen to follow S. Korea footsteps
The BPS will combine door-to-door interviews and data gathering from the Home Ministry’s Population and Civil Registration Directorate General for the 2020 census.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores will also scrap single-use produce bags
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.
Insured losses from storm Ciara could near $2 billion, RMS estimates
(Reuters) - Total insured property losses from storm Ciara, which was named Sabine in Germany, could be between 1.1 billion and 1.8 billion euros ($1.2 billion-$1.95 billion), catastrophe risk modeling firm RMS estimated on Friday.
Naked couple protest in bed against Polish canal project
WARSAW (Reuters) - An activist couple spent Valentine’s day morning naked in bed on the site of a planned canal which Poland’s ruling Law and Justice (PiS) party wants to cut across a narrow strip of land that separates its eastern coastline from the Baltic Sea.
6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus
Confirmed cases in mainland China rose to 63,851 by the end of Thursday, up 5,090 from the previous day. The death toll rose 121 to 1,380.
Mountain crash pilot hails Saudi rescue teams for saving his life
TOKYO: The University of Tokyo and Misk Initiatives Centre on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding to set up the Mohammed bin Salman Center for Future Science and Technology. It will support innovation in scientific research and technological development between the Kingdom and Japan in fields such as big data, cybersecurity, renewable energy, energy efficiency,
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
Chinese husband escorts his doctor wife to work by driving behind her to ensure he doesn’t catch coronavirus from her… as she walks through the rain at 3am
The female paediatrician, who works in a hospital treating coronavirus patients, had been staying away from home out of concerns that she could catch the disease and pass it onto her partner
What you need to know about that mysterious Chinese coronavirus
2019-nCoV, a never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading. How worried should you be?
Belgian OncoDNA closes €19 million Series B to expand its oncology software
Gosselies-based OncoDNA, the healthtech making precision medicine a reality, today announced that it has completed a €19 million Series B equity financing. The new funding will support rapid international growth, accelerate software development and hiring initiatives.
School climate strikers join Valentine's Day protests across world
In UK, students march on first anniversary of nationwide protests by young people
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than return home
The panic about the coronavirus is 'man-made and unnecessary' and South African nationals are advised to stay in China, the ambassador to China in South Africa has said.
Bauchi govt expresses delight as EU-UNICEF handover PHC facility
Bauchi state government has expressed delight at the completion of the 40th renovated Primary Healthcare Clinic (PHC) by United Nations Chi
TETFund challenges academic researchers to tackle Nigeria’s problems
ABUJA-THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund,has tasked researchers in the academic community to end the myriad of problems
Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.
Coronavirus infects more than 64,000 people globally: List of cases, countries
In Mainland China, 1,380 deaths have been reported among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei. Here are list of coronavirus cases in countries around the world.
WHO: Coronavirus cases among health care workers peaked in third and fourth week of Jan
"We need to know more about the infection of 1,760 Chinese health workers, including the time period and circumstances," World Health Organization (WH
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
Boomtown Festival unveils ambitious plan to 'plant one million trees this year' - with your help
'We want to inspire individuals to work together to create positive social and environmental change'
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
The Trump Administration vs. Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
India must focus on skill-based education
Initiating vocational training at the school level will make young people employment-ready and also boost India’s competitiveness
PSA Welcomes Increased Government Funding For Homeless Support
The campaign for housing justice is a key priority of the PSA, with members across the country reporting they struggle to afford rent or mortgage payments.
This Scottish neighbourhood is among the worst in the UK
Changing or removing shared features, such as fences and trees, grinds people's gears the most.
The casino hub of Macau will give residents money to keep its economy going during the coronavirus pandemic
Macau will give permanent residents 2.2 billion patacas, equivalent to $US274.9 million, to boost its economy once the deadly coronavirus outbreak subsides, according to officials.
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Coronavirus scare leaves China's empty restaurants selling off stocks
Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus epidemic in country kept customers ...
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
There were no doctors, nurses or medical equipment at the Wuhan hotel converted into a temporary quarantine facility for suspected coronavirus ...
China says 6 health workers died from coronavirus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday (Feb ...
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
STORM DENNIS: It's going to get seriously wet and windy this weekend
While staying to the northwest of Ireland Storm Dennis will produce some wet and windy weather over Ireland this weekend.
‘Record catch’ from Angus river turns out to be salmon who escaped from Norway
Marine experts have poured cold water on the prospect of a record catch from an Angus river after the monster proved to be a rogue salmon farm escapee.
READERS’ LETTERS: Only the SNP could order a bridge for Scotland without factoring ice into the equation
Sir, – It is really disappointing the Queensferry Crossing has been closed for the best part of three days due to ice build up on the cables (Bridge chaos brings country to a standstill, Courier, February 12).
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures
A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Eurostat figures show Ireland still languishes at the bottom for renewable home heating
Ireland continues to be the worst performer in Europe when it comes to using renewable energy for home heating.
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020Mangaldai College has released an employment notification for the posts of Assistant Professors
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
weight loss - reducing inflammatuion may be the key | TheHealthSite.com
Weight loss - Your weight gain may be due to inflammation. But you can still lose weight by following our easy and safe tips.
Spreading The Word On Malnutrition: How The Civil Society Can Play A Crucial Role – Part 2
How civil society can play an important role in addressing malnutrition.
PM Modi Praises Air India, Health Ministry Officials For Evacuating Stranded Indians From Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan
The two flight operations enabled India to evacuate around 650 of its people who were stranded in Wuhan.
SWESCO marks 61st Anniversary
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Here’s the One Thing Not to Do on Valentine’s Day
Avoid the example of animals that practice semelparity and don’t murder your mate
Autism New Zealand Autism Resource Centre
Australasia’s first Autism Resource Centre is set to open its doors formally on the 20th of February. The centre is the first of its kind and boasts several services in which the autistic community in Wellington can utilise. This building was specifically designed to not only suit the needs of the autistic community, but to marry its environment. Inspired by Petone and the surrounding valley, the buildings geographical surroundings were the fundamental features in which the designers took inspiration from.
3 Anxiety-Related Disorders You Might Not Know About
Some psychological disorders fly under the radar, but they’re no less real for the people who suffer from them
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases
BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees ...
Severe Weather Warning Issued For Melbourne, So I Guess Valentines Day Is Cancelled
A severe weather warning has been issued for much of Melbourne as thunderstorms are predicted to ravage the state of Victoria.
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
Australia contains fires for first time in nearly six months
Fires across Australia's most populous state have been contained for the first time in nearly six months, authorities said on Friday, as heavy rains aid firefighters and boost some dam levels to their highest in nearly two years.
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Toxic algae in Swan river warning extended
THE Department of Health has issued an updated algal bloom warning after the toxin levels extended to upper reaches of the Swan river.
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
The $5M track-focused Pagani Imola isn't supposed to be elegant
Pagani says the road-legal Imola is the company's ultimate track toy, and only five will be built.
Research: Organizations That Move Fast Really Do Break Things
Prioritizing action over consideration often leads to unethical behavior.
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Longstanding flaw in sensor readings could lead to heating and cooling design errors
Standard comfort measurements used to design buildings' heating and cooling systems share a common flaw, according to new research. The researchers said the findings could mean that designers have relied ...
Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …
China’s coronavirus death toll rises to 1,380
Hits 1,700 health workers, and takes total number of infected to 63,851
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Ho Ching: “Now is not the time to relax yet!” referring to slower spread of Covid19
Rock Lobster Fishing Quota Feedback Sought
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
South Scotland MSP calls for government crunch talks on the state of Ayrshire transport
Brian Whittle has called on the Scottish Government to get serious about improving the area’s road and rail links.
Auchterarder farmer sows seeds of hope for African girls
Zambia mission will help teenage mums
Dispensed: What to expect out of biotech M&A, Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2020, and what comes next for the DNA-testing industry
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Rock lobster fishing quota feedback sought - MPI
Fisheries New Zealand is seeking public feedback on proposals to allow rock lobster fishers to carry forward some or all of their uncaught Annual Catch Entitlement (ACE) into the following fishing year, which begins in April 2020.
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Opinion: How Justin Trudeau can turn a lose-lose Teck decision into a delicate victory
By approving the Teck Frontier oil sands mine under the greenhouse-gas vows that Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has laid out, Mr. Trudeau can use the free market to wiggle his way out from between a rock and a hard place
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
Letters to the editor: Feb. 14: ‘Maybe Jody Wilson-Raybould could have intervened.’ Readers wonder what’s next as pipeline protests continue, plus other letters to the editor
In today’s letters to the editor: China and the coronavirus; the Coastal GasLink pipeline; Eastern energy; Western energy; to Christie
Coronavirus infects 1,716 medical staff as China reports 5,090 new cases – media
The National Health Commission said 121 new deaths were reported, making the death toll on the mainland 1,380.
Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.
An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.
UN warns of humanitarian disaster if locust swarms aren't stopped
Billions of locusts have been swarming across the Arabian peninsula and East Africa
A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode
But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.
Antarctica temperatures reach 69 degrees for the first time ever, scientists say
Temperatures in Antarctica were hotter than 68 degrees Fahrenheit for the first time ever last Sunday.
China says 6 medics died from virus
Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
Top Australian universities warned Friday Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector.
China moves to ease mounting anger with reset of virus fight
China took action on two fronts to gain control of the spiraling coronavirus outbreak gripping the country: reporting a dramatic increase in cases and ousting top officials who failed to check the disease’s expansion.
Wirral Autism charity bags big award
Autism Together has been going since 2016 and has provided training for businesses on how to be autism aware
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO
The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
China reports 5,000 new coronavirus cases, cruise ship disembarks in Cambodia
China's coronavirus outbreak showed no sign of peaking with health authorities on Friday reporting more than 5,000 new cases, while passengers on a cruise ship blocked from five countries due to virus fears finally disembarked in Cambodia.
Cocoa may improve lower-leg blood flow, walking in peripheral artery disease
Must be rich in flavanol for optimum effect.
In China's coronavirus epicenter, volunteers keep stricken city moving
BEIJING (Reuters) - A day after the city government of Wuhan locked down all of its public transportation to keep the coronavirus outbreak that began in the city from spreading further, three nurses found themselves stranded outside Hankou train station.
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said on Friday.
Ibrah One Claims He Has Found A Cure For CoronaVirus
Ghanaian socialite, Ibrah One has dramatically claimed he has found the cure for Coronavirus and claims he's ready to kiss an infected patient as proof of the potency of his new discovery
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
Bali faces potential IDR1 trillion loss per month due to coronavirus outbreak: Tourism Board
Tourism is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to Bali’s economy, but money flowing in from the industry is going to dry up considerably amid the global health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
EPOC Explained—The Science Behind Getting Your Bod To Burn More Calories Post-Exercise
2) High-intensity exercises generate a greater EPOC effect than lower-intensity ones. "The higher the intensity of the exercises, the harder you will stress the body," says Proniewych. "This would mean you will need more ATP energy and oxygen after for your body to recover." FatCamera - Getty Images
Expert: Millions spent on importing vaccine, when they can be made in country
KUALA LUMPUR: It is time Malaysia invests in the medical biology sector, and research and development in health science.
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Hong Kong authorities find excessive levels of Legionella in MTR cooling towers after 11 people infected
The Centre for Health Protection has found excessive levels of Legionella bacteria in tested samples of cooling towers at Choi Hung MTR station following 11 infections in Wong Tai Sin, a nearby neighbourhood. The water-dwelling bacteria causes Legionnaires’ disease which can lead to a fever, cough, headache, muscle pain and diarrhoea. Humans contract the disease – […]
Popular Preprint Servers Face Closure Because of Money Troubles
The rise of preprint repositories has helped scientists worldwide to share results and get feedback quickly. But several platforms that serve researchers in emerging economies are struggling to raise money to stay afloat. One, which hosts research from Indonesia, has decided to close because of this...
Coronavirus Will Not Stop The 2020 Geneva Motor Show
As one of the major events on the annual motoring calendar, the upcoming Geneva International Motor Show (G...
Ivan Geshev: There will be Permanent Checks of What is Burnt in the TPPs
The Prosecutor's Office ordered the Minister of Ecology to immediately check whether there is illegal burning of waste in the Thermal Power Plants Bobov Dol, Brickel, Sliven and Pernik, which are linked to businessman Hristo Kovachki. Chief Prosecutor Ivan Geshev and Ministers Mladen Marinov (Minister of interior) and Emil Dimitrov (Minister of Environment) were in Bobov Dol on February 13 and announced that the TPP would no longer burn waste there and pollute the air in the area.
Eurostat: Which EU Countries have the Highest Marriage Rates?
In 2018, the European Union (EU) countries with the highest number of marriages relative to the population were Cyprus (7.8 marriages per 1 000 inhabitants), Romania (7.
How Wollongong Uni beefed its tech to handle new 1t, 10GB/s microscopes
That's microscope, not telescope: Benchmark Awards 2020 finalist.
Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2020
Gauhati High Court Recruitment 2020Gauhati High Court has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 27 posts (existing and anticipated)
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020
Directorate Of Sports & Youth Welfare, Assam Recruitment 2020Application Are Invited From Intending Candidates Who Are Citizens Of India
Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer
A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
Light touch on the skin loses its pleasure in people with migraine
A recent study published in the journal Cephalalgia, the official journal of the International Headache Society, builds on the sensorial characteristics of migraine patients.
BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 percent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
TN budget 2020-21 highlights: State's economy was strong despite global slowdown, says OPS
Tamil Nadu achieved growth of 8.1 per cent in 2018-19, says Deputy Chief Minister O Paneerselvam in his state budget speech.
sweet potatoes - add this food to your daily diet | TheHealthSite.com
The humble sweet potatoes come packed with a variety of nutrients that offer an instant health boost. Know why you must add this to your regular diet.
Rocket Report: Demo-2 launch this spring, concerns about Firefly’s backer
"You've got to make sure you've done everything you need to do."
Develop software technology to boost agribusiness under PfJ/PERD
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Reform in Saudi Arabia: The Climate-Coffee Connection
The beans that power the kingdom’s coffeehouses, which are hotbeds of talk about social change, are threatened by diminishing water supplies
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
Researchers report high accuracy even before appearance of symptoms
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus
Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.
So you want to buy an election?
A short list of things Mike Bloomberg could buy with his campaign money that would improve his election prospects
“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Dropout rate in spotlight as education NGO slams Ramaphosa's youth plan
President Cyril Ramaphosa's plan to tackle youth unemployment lacked critical focus, the Zero Dropout Campaign said.
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
Feast Your Eyes On These Incredible New Images Of A Dimming Betelgeuse
Astronomers have employed the visual acuity of the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (VLT) to capture these incredible images of the cha
New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System
On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe
WSJ: No Sex ‘Spectrum’ Beyond Male and Female
The Wall Street Journal has issued a throwdown to the gender lobby, insisting in an op-ed that sex is binary and there is no “spectrum.”
NSW Facing Water Quality Concerns After Bushfires And Heavy Rains
NSW's water authority has admitted significant amounts of ash and debris have been washed into Sydney's main catchment area in the wake of devastating bushfires and the state's recent deluge of rain....
Tiny, erratic protein motor movements revealed
The smallest proteins travel in our cells, completing deeply important tasks to keep our molecular mechanisms moving. They are responsible for transporting cargo, duplicating cells and more. Now, a research ...
ESO telescope sees surface of dim Betelgeuse
Using ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers have captured the unprecedented dimming of Betelgeuse, a red supergiant star in the constellation of Orion. The stunning new images of the star's surface ...
Mechanism of controlling autophagy by liquid-liquid phase separation revealed
Under JST's Strategic Basic Research Programs, Noda Nobuo (Laboratory Head) and Fujioka Yuko (Senior Researcher) of the Institute of Microbial Chemistry, in collaboration with other researchers, discovered ...
Storm Dennis ‘could be worse than Ciara’ as hundreds of homes face flooding
The Environment Agency said the flood impact could be worse due to the ground already being saturated.
Coronavirus testing pods set up at hospitals after NHS demand
Coronavirus testing-pods have been set up at Shropshire hospitals as the UK ups its preparations for dealing with the virus.
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
21 states reject $18 billion opioid settlement offer from drug wholesalers
More than 20 state attorneys general on Friday penned a letter rejecting an $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers meant to end litigation against their role in the opioid
States Reject Opioid Makers’ $18 Billion Settlement Offer
21 U.S. states are rejecting an $18 billion offer by McKesson Corp. and other opioid distributors to resolve nationwide litigation over their handling of the highly addictive painkillers, according to people familiar with the talks.
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust
While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…
Databases leak exposed 900K plastic surgery records with nude photos
Leaked images, many of them graphic nude photos, were from imaging firm NextMotion in France
Oh Yeah, Betelgeuse Is Definitely Looking Weirder
At this point, we’re all crossing our fingers that the dying star Betelgeuse will hurry up and explode already, because who doesn’t love a good show? The red giant star (visible in the constellation Orion) has been growing dimmer since late last year, leading many to speculate it could soon go supernova. Scientists operating the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope have released new images of the supergiant star—and yep, it looks weird.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
Never called Arvind Kejriwal a terrorist: Prakash Javadekar
Last week in Delhi, Javadekar had targeted Kejriwal, saying that there is enough proof available to prove that AAP leader is a terrorist.
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Kaveri Project: Lack Of Testing Facilities In India A Serious Hurdle In Development Of Indigenous Jet Engine
Lack of test facilities meant the Kaveri project team had to rush to other countries to validate the components.
Wasp nests reveal the age of ancient Aboriginal rock art
The pigment in Gwion Gwion style rock art makes radiocarbon dating impossible. Instead, researchers used mud wasp nests to date the paintings.
End Point Clinic donates motorcycles to Traditional Medicine Practice Council
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World Vision donates water purifiers to NADMO
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MTN collects 400 pints of blood on Val's day in Volta, Oti Regions
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Tourism Authority donates chocolate to La Hospital
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GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19
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Minister calls for framework to close gender gap in energy sector
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Patients, staff of Maternal and Children’s Hospital thrilled on Chocolate Day
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WFP worried about impending food shortage in refugee settlements
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World Food Programme-WFP is worried about the impending food shortage that is expected in May this year. The UN agency is running out of both food and monetary aid to support refugees in different parts of the country. WFP supports 1.2 million refugees in Uganda with food and monetary …
33 per cent of us have ended, or would end a relationship because of a partner's debt: Survey
The number one financial reason cited for ending a relationship is a lack of financial honesty, such as hidden debt or purchases
Whangarei - Reduce Water Use By 20% To Delay Restrictions
If Whangārei residents can reduce their water consumption by 20 per cent they might keep the District’s water restrictions away for a few weeks yet.
Former Tropical Cyclone Uesi Update
ORC Duty Flood Officer Ellyse Gore:
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
Coronavirus: The search for ‘patient zero’ in global spread
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, health authorities are searching for the person who may have triggered its spread around the world when they attended a business confer…
ImmunoGen, Inc. (IMGN) CEO Mark Enyedy on Q4 2019 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
ImmunoGen, Inc. (NASDAQ:IMGN) Q4 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call February 14, 2020, 08:00 AM ET Company Participants Courtney O’Konek - Senior Director of Corporate Communications & IR Mark
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
Alnylam is chiefly responsible for a resurgence amongst RNAi based drug developers after Onpattro - a treatment for hATTR amyloidosis - was approved by FDA in August 2018.The drug achieved sales of $1
Delay in Nawaz Sharif's angiography could pose life threat: medical report
The medical report states that Sharif has an appointment with Dr Kazmi on February 24.
Texas school district invests in high-tech security software to protect students
A Texas school district has taken security to a new level by installing hundreds of cameras in its 14 schools. At any point in time, around two-dozen can have facial recognition capabilities.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Major drop in new cases
China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented.
Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79
Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.
Taal volcano status lowered to Alert Level 2
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) lowered Taal Volcano’s alert status to alert level 2 on Friday.
DA allocates P3.7 million for Negros Oriental abaca, cotton farmers
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Fiber Industry Development Authority (FIDA) allocated about P3.7 million in financial assistance for the development and expansion projects of abaca and cotton farmers in Negros Oriental.
WSU president: ‘We are open for business’
— Wright State University (WSU) will have a brighter future if it can win partners among Dayton-area businesses, Wright State’s new president, Sue Edwards, told Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce members Friday.
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
Fox 4 Investigates Supportive Housing in Lee County
In neighborhoods all over Lee County, it's a little known secret that houses are being bought and used to offer low rent to people with mental illness or substance abuse issues.
Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results
As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...
Global defense spending sees biggest jump in 10 years, report says
Global spending on defense rose by 4% in 2019, the largest growth in 10 years, led by big increases in the U.S. and China, a study said Friday. The...
More Chinese medical staff infected with coronavirus as death toll rises
Amid concerns about shortages of protective equipment, more than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new coronavirus since the outbreak...
Open Plan Offices Make People Lonelier
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Hospital reports 'limited bed availability' today
MAYO University Hospital is 'extremely busy' today.
Climate change: Save natural resources
As residents of Washington state, we are lucky to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. In the time that I’ve lived here, there has never been...
EV is the way to go
Re: “Washington should pass clean-fuel standard like Oregon, California” : State Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon’s Op-Ed made a common-sense case for Washington state setting goals to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions...
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
Delta hopes to be the first carbon neutral airline
It'll rely more on mitigation than zero-emissions aircraft to achieve its goal.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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Extinction Rebellion calls for London Fashion Week to be scrapped
The climate change group wants 'to stop the fashion industry’s exploitation of planet, people and animals.'
The film and TV industry desperately need better mental health support
Whenever I’m unemployed, the only HR representative I can talk to was the one in the mirror, and she gave me a scathing appraisal.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
'Unique opportunities' at CTI Senior College of Further Education , Clonmel
Thinking about college? Or a career? Working through all the third-level courses and career options available to school leavers can be daunting. With much of the focus for Leaving Certificate st...
Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist has suggested building a pair of dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels.
Hawaiian, Gaelic, Yiddish: so you want to learn an endangered language on Duolingo?
Languages do not become endangered peacefully. Duolingo’s efforts to teach such languages have entangled the company in often fraught historical contexts
Scale insects control cactus infestation in Esperance
Scale insects which the Department of Primary Industry and Regional Development released as biological control agents are helping wipe out damaging cactus inf...
China virus toll revised down to 1,380 after deaths double-counted
Hubei reported more than 4,800 new cases on Friday.
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
Zero, one, two, Freddy's coming for you
This post continues the series of articles, which can well be called «horrors for developers». This time it will also touch upon a typical pattern of typos r...
Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak
KUCHING, Feb 14 — The federal Veterinary Department will introduce bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine as a new strategy against the spread of the disease among stray dogs in the state, its director-general Datuk Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizar said today. “We want to use this in areas with...
Singapore PM Lee: Covid-19 outbreak expected to last longer than SARS and cause greater economic impact, but life has to go on
SINGAPORE, Feb 14 — While it took four months before the Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) was fully eradicated from Singapore back in 2003, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Covid-19 outbreak is expected to last longer, with a greater impact already hitting the economy. However, Lee...
Cleanliness of wet markets only at 40pc, says minister
PASIR PUTEH, Feb 14 — The cleanliness level of most wet markets in Malaysia hovers around 40 per cent, said Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin. In view of this, she called on traders and customers to change their attitude and habits, especially...
Universities say Chinese students could quit Australia
SYDNEY, Feb 14 — Top Australian universities warned today Chinese students may walk away from courses Down Under after Canberra extended a coronavirus travel ban, in a major blow to the multi-billion-dollar sector. Nearly 70,000 Chinese visa holders are due to start their semesters soon at eight...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
Scholarly journals work together to disseminate knowledge in ob-gyn
Citation rates of scholarly journal articles are tracked in many medical specialties and can affect health care treatment and research. Until the publication of a recent Rutgers-led study in JAMA Network ...
Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery
Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
Antarctica registers record temperature of over 20 C
Scientists in Antarctica have recorded a new record temperature of 20.75 degrees Celsius (69.35 Fahrenheit), breaking the barrier of 20 degrees for the first time on the continent, a researcher said Thursday.
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas
Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
A Southern California aquarium has successfully bred the rare weedy sea dragon, the lesser known cousin of the sea horse that resembles seaweed when floating.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Children with life-threatening illnesses embark on Cops n' Kids camp
Ballarat children with cancer or life-threatening illnesses will experience a weekend away filled with adventure, fun and laughter.
The hammer of justice for sexual assault victims must be swift, loud and consistent
Only a tiny proportion of reported rapes ever make it to court
Eight new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; tally jumps to 58
SINGAPORE: Singapore detected eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus as of Thursday night, bringing the tally in the republic to 58.
China Covid-19 death toll nears 1,500; over 64,000 infections
BEIJING: The death toll from China’s Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday, but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
Big Love: Thai elephants, students send Valentines to virus-hit China
Bangkok: Some 3,000 students gathered on Friday in Thailand's Ayutthaya province to send Valentine's Day well-wishes to China, which is facing an ongoing coronavirus epidemic.
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Palaeolithic rock art 'sanctuary' containing more than 100 fragile carvings of animals and abstract shapes revealed in a Spanish cave
Researchers identified the carvings in a hard to reach cave called Cova de la Font Major, near the village of L'Espluga de Francolí.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Paris-based Inato raises €12.9 million Series A to grow its clinical research platform
French startup Inato, a platform that helps biopharmaceutical companies increase their pool of patients in clinical trials, recently announced it has raised €12.9 million Series A funding. The round was led by Obvious Ventures and Cathay Innovation, with participation from previous investors Serena and Fly Ventures.
The French and the Irish are fighting pension age rises – will the British?
Britons have been browbeaten while our nearest neighbours go into battle against changes
'Gold pits have become tombs': mining leaves a tragic legacy in Cameroon
The ruthless quest for gold in eastern Cameroon has left the landscape peppered with deadly open pits
EU spending tens of millions of euros a year to promote meat eating
Campaigns to promote consumption of pork and veal labelled ‘indefensible’ in light of health and climate concerns
Coronavirus cases surge for 2nd day after China revises diagnosis criteria
China on Friday confirmed another 5,090 coronavirus infections, and 121 more deaths, bringing the death toll near 1,400, according to The Associated Press. The country has seen a surge in new cases for the last two days since health authorities in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, changed the way they identify infections, with most of the new cases based on a physician's diagnosis before lab results come back. The surge in confirmed cases has dampened hope that the spread of the flu-like virus was slowing, but health experts say the higher numbers are partly due to the new methodology. "I suspect but can't be certain that the underlying trend is still downwards," said Paul Hunter, a professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia in England. Harold Maass
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
Northumbrian Water to challenge regulator over price controls
North East water firm wants to balance reductions to bills with environmental improvements
It Was Over 20°C In Antarctica Last Week
Just days after mainland Antarctica tipped a record temperature of 18.3°C (64.9°F), there are fresh reports of yet another record in the region: a positive
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
A growing presence on the farm: Robots
The robot, named TerraSentia, resembled a souped up version of a lawn mower, with all-terrain wheels and a high-resolution camera on each side.
DPM: Under-quarantine Malaysians repatriated from Wuhan may be allowed home Feb 18
PUTRAJAYA, Feb 14 — The 105 Malaysians and their family members who were evacuated from Wuhan, China earlier this month will be allowed to go home in four more days if their condition remains the same, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said today. The deputy prime minister said all of them...
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
Coronavirus Microscope Images Published by U.S. Researchers
More than 63,000 people in China have been infected by the virus, and more than 1,300 have died. There is no known vaccine or drug that’s been proven effective.
Insecurity: Sen. Shettima drums support for Buhari
Sen. Kassim Shettima on Thursday advised Nigerians to stop demonising President Muhammadu Buhari, noting that he had done enough in trying to
Coronavirus inflicts growing toll on China’s health workers
A new coronavirus has taken a growing toll of Chinese health workers on the front line of the fight to stop it, a top official said on Friday
Suicide: Psychologist urges youths to embrace dialogue
Ofordile said that a lot of people silently commit suicide in Nigeria without people noticing or recognising it. According to Ofordile...
Boys more likely to bear the brunt of digital dating abuse: Researchers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, revealed that boys were significantly more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse and physical
Antibiotic resistance poses a growing risk during pandemics
Researchers investigating the drug prescription response to a "superbug" enzyme that renders bacteria resistant to antibiotics are available to discuss why such resistance is posing a growing risk during pandemics such as the current coronavirus.
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
Study: Survival rates have improved after kidney transplantation during childhood
An analysis of information from Australia indicates that survival after kidney transplantation during childhood has improved drastically over the last 40 years, led by decreases in deaths from cardiovascular disease and infection.
CBSE 10th & 12th exam to begin from February 15; here's what to know
The examinations for the Class X will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 20TH March 2020 and Class XII will be held from 15TH February 2020 to 30TH March 2020. Elaborate arrangements have been made for smooth conduct of the exams, said Anurag Tripati, Secretary of CBSE in a statement.
Consulting firms lead recruitment at IIM Bangalore
The lateral and final placements for the PGP Class of 2018-20 of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) saw 518 offers, leading to all 428 students who appeared for placements being placed over three interview days.
Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...
1 in 3 plants and animals could be extinct in 50 years
Unless global warming declines, extinction is in store for as many as one-third of Earth's species of plants and animals worldwide.
Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
MUNICH — Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
ALRANZ Welcomes Select Committee Report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
China reports major drop in new virus cases; 143 new deaths
BEIJING — China reported Saturday a figure of 2,641 new virus cases, a major drop from the higher numbers in recent days since a broader diagnostic method was implemented. The number of new deaths rose slightly to 143, bringing the total fatalities in mainland China to 1,523. The total number of confirmed cases in the …
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
The 10 best CBD gummies to buy this year
The CBD industry is largely unregulated, so there are companies out there that try to take advantage of consumers’ ignorance.
Last cargo of toxic waste re-exported this month
“The re-exportation of the remaining wastes from South Korea this month signifies our nation’s steadfastness to protect public health and the environment from the deceptive trade in hazardous waste disguised as plastic waste for recycling,” said Simon to the group.
CSC offers advice to exam takers
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans
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SC lifts ban on construction activities in Delhi- NCR
The ban was imposed in the wake of high levels of pollution .The order was passed while hearing several matters related to pollution in Delhi-NCR
US-China bickering threatens to hobble world’s virus fight
The failure to cooperate on a pressing global health issue that has killed almost 1,400 people and infected more than 64,000 others shows just how much the relationship between the US and China has deteriorated over the past few years
Coronavirus: 3rd Indian crew on board cruise ship off Japanese coast tests positive
A third Indian crew on board a cruise ship off the Japanese coast has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the Indian Embassy in Japan.The cruise ship Diamond Princess with 3,711 people on board arrived at the Japanese coast early last week and was quarantined after a passenger was found to be infected
Australian government is burning our children's future
Growing up in a small town in Tasmania, Australia, not far from the coast, every summer we would spend seemingly endless carefree days at the beach - swimming, sunbathing and eating freshly-caught fish. I was there again last year with my family, during the Christmas break, but this time rather than enjoying the beach we spent the holiday glued to the television screen, watching as small bushfires across the country rapidly grew into huge uncontrollable conflagrations, burning everything right down to the shoreline.
Tech challenges can be turned into opportunities: RGUKT Chancellor
‘Experiment on to provide the best quality education to the top 1% of rural undergraduates’
Nisus wins Bangalore Juvenile Million
Mr. Vishal Kamal Doctor’s Nisus (Sandesh up), won the Bangalore Juvenile Million, the chief event of the races held here on Friday (Feb 14). The winner is trained by Prasanna Kumar.The results1. SOMAN
Coronavirus outbreak: Tibet’s Nyingchi discourages tourists from visiting the remote region
Tibet has activated an emergency response and warned that the outbreak of the disease could be much worse.
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
Standard Chartered Joins Forces With Imperial College Business School For New Climate Risk Management Partnership
Standard Chartered, a UK-based multinational banking and financial services company with $688 billion in assets, announced on Thursday it has joined forces with
Law firms scrap dress codes and ‘Dear Sirs’ to modernise image
City tries to become better place for women to work after harassment scandals
COVID-19 updates: 1,700 heath workers infected, first fatality in Japan
As more 'wartime' measures are implemented, here is the latest.
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
Valentine's Day: A flower's long journey to your special someone
Before you gift your loved one with that beautiful bouquet of flowers for Valentine's Day, those flowers make quite a journey just to get here.
Coronavirus May Live up to 9 Days on Surfaces, New Study Finds
It turns out the coronavirus can be spread by touching infected surfaces now. A new study has found that the virus can live for up to nine days on surfaces, exacerbating the issue.
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Protecting children from harmful food marketing
Professor Amandine Garde highlights the growing recognition of unhealthy food marketing as a major children’s rights issue, and what can and should be done to address it
A systemic approach to education, research and innovation in the EU
Mariya Gabriel, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, describes a systemic approach to education, research and innovation
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
Virus Toll Jumps, With 5,090 New Cases Thursday
China on Friday reported another sharp rise in the number of people infected with the coronavirus, as the death toll neared 1,400.
Canadian officials helping in Japan after 12 Canadians contract virus on ship
Foreign Affairs Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says Canadian health workers are assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contracted the novel coronavirus while on a cruise ship.
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’
Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'
Bengaluru minister pays surprise visit to Indira Gandhi hospital, gets shocked with state of affairs
State Medical Education Minister Dr K Sudhakar was shocked to see several mothers sitting on floor with their newborns at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in Bengaluru during his visit on Friday.
Five months out, Japan's Olympics organisers say 'no plan B' amid coronavirus fears
Organisers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they have no contingency plans for cancelling the event, despite rising fears of a coronavirus outbeak in neighbouring China. Officials said plans for the Summer Olympics to open on July 24 remained "on track", despite jolts from the virus which has infected almost 64,000 globally and killed more than 1,400, mostly in China. “The advice we’re received externally from the WHO (World Health Organisation) is that there’s no case for any contingency plans or cancelling the Games or moving the Games,” said John Coates, the head of an International Olympic Committee inspection team. Japan reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday, and is carrying out checks on passengers of a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, after the virus was found onboard earlier in February.
Ethiopia Prime Minister, Ahmed, 10,331 to receive UNIAbuja degrees
The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed will be among 10, 331 students who will be awarded various classes of degrees on Saturday...
Student loan delay: Takoradi Technical University defers 1000 students for non-payment of fees
Over 1000 students of Takoradi Technical University (TTU) have been deferred for the 2019/2020 academic year as punishment for non-payment of school fees during the first semester, MyNewsGh.com reports The decision means the affected students who have not been able to register their courses are to leave the university campus and wait for the next academic year to commence before they can have the opportunity to restart. However, according to a spokesperson for the affected students, authorities must reconsider their decision taking into consideration the number of students involved and the fact that none of them has been paid students loan they applied for from the Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) since the beginning of the academic year in August, 2019. “How do you expect most of these needy students who rely on the government loan to pay their fees and register when government has not paid them anything?” She asked. She therefore called on authorities of the school to temper justice with mercy by conducting…
Image: Bolivian highland heart
For Valentine's Day, we bring you this Copernicus Sentinel-2 image capturing a beautiful heart-shaped geographical formation in the dramatic landscape of the southern highlands of Bolivia.
'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites
Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...
Catalyst deposition on fragile chips
Electrocatalysts can help to obtain chemicals from renewable raw materials or to use alternative energy sources. But testing new catalysts brings challenges.
Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell
A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere
Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...
The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations
For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...
Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns
Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...
Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique
A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...
Lab investigates underpinnings of political polarization
Immigration. Abortion. Guns. Name a third-rail conversation topic and chances are Xiaowen Xu is talking about it—and she knows you are, too.
Experts call for halving fatal road accidents by year 2030
Over 1.3 million people die in traffic accidents every year. Consequently, traffic accidents are the most common cause of death in certain age groups. The world's experts are now gathering in Stockholm ...
NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots
Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.
How we're preparing for our fiery future
New research is informing how, when and where prescribed burns may be used to mitigate bushfire threats while maintaining our biodiversity.
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...
Status update: OSIRIS-REx Osprey Flyover
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft safely executed a 0.4-mile (620-m) flyover of the backup sample collection site Osprey as part of the mission's Reconnaissance B phase activities. Preliminary telemetry, however, ...
Using noise to enhance optical sensing
In conventional sensing methods, noise is always a problem, especially in systems that are meant to detect changes in their environment that are hardly bigger or even smaller than the noise in the system. ...
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.
China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted
China's death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic was revised downwards to 1,380 on Friday after officials said some fatalities had been counted more than once.
Ghana raking more benefits after receiving flights for other countries due to poor visibility caused by unexpected harmattan
Ghana has begun raking some benefits after receiving aircraft bound for other West African countries but could not land there due to the harmattan haze.
Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts
“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years
Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
Who owns your (valuable) health data?
There's a mass of information on you out there: not just medical records, but also that compiled by trackers we wear and download. No wonder it's so valuable.
The virus infecting Xi Jinping's leadership
An explosive essay denouncing the Communist Party's handling of the coronavirus is raising questions about whether Xi Jinping can survive the crisis.
It's how to hit climate targets that matters
Business has taken the lead in propelling Australia towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Hitting the target: business tries to break the deadlock on climate
Growing support for a net zero emissions target is heaping pressure on the government and Labor to adopt more ambitious climate policies.
Chinese ambassador advises SA nationals to stay in China, rather than going home
There are about 3,000 South African students in China, including 165 in Hubei province where the virus broke out.
Tech firms must do more on child abuse, European police chiefs say
Cites "extreme level" of offending.
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
Smelling your romantic partner’s T-shirt improves sleep efficiency
Forget counting sheep. If you really want a good night's sleep, all you may need is your romantic partner's favorite T-shirt wrapped around your pillow.
CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting
Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest
Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
epidural - know the side-effects | TheHealthSite.com
An epidural can ease some of the pain when you are giving birth to your child. But first know about some of the side-effects that it can casue.
broken heart syndrome - know all about it | TheHealthSite.com
You may be madly in love. But if the relationship falls apart, you may develop a broken heart syndrome. Know how to deal with it.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
Storm Dennis: Scottish weather warning upgrades to amber with 'danger to life'
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to blast the country for the remainder of this week as storm Dennis hits.
Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes
An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data and discover groups of disease-related genes. This has been shown by a new study led by researchers at Linköping ...
Supercharging decarbonization through intelligent technologies
Integrating digital tools into the world's energy systems could reduce carbon emissions by more than 50%, a new review has found.
Low-cost 'smart' diaper can notify caregiver when it's wet
For some infants, a wet diaper is cause for an instant, vociferous demand to be changed, while other babies may be unfazed and happy to haul around the damp cargo for lengthy periods without complaint. ...
Love between parents has long-term benefits for kids
Children stay in school longer and get married later when their parents love each other, according to research with couples from Nepal.
Vanishing snakes highlight the biodiversity crisis
After frogs in protected area of Panama died off en masse, the snakes that ate them began to disappear, too. It shows the extent of our "biodiversity crisis."
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Eco-friendly village 10k backs Woodland Trust to offset carbon footprint
An eco-friendly village 10k is aiming to build on its green credentials this year – by taking a more root and branch approach to sustainability.
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
LogicBio: A Speculative Buy For Their GeneRide Platform Based Gene Therapies
LogicBio Therapeutics develops gene therapies to treat rare genetic diseases in pediatric patients with significant unmet medical needs.Their treatments, based on their proprietary GeneRide platform,