COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as...

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

A clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been ’temporarily’ suspended by the World Health Organisation

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment over safety concerns

Using the drug on COVID-19 patients could increase their likelihood of dying: WHO

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

Europe News: The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as Covid-19 treatment over safety concerns

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients over safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.

Covid-19: WHO to pause hydroxychloroquine trial on safety concerns

The WHO DG added that the concern relates only to the particular anti-malarial drug and its potential use on covid-19 patients, and not to other drugs.In India, the trial is being conducted by ICMR and enrolment for the study at the 19 study sites started on 1 May, data on the government’s clinical trial registry showed

BREAKING: WHO Suspends Trial Of Hydroxychloroquine As COVID-19 Treatment Over Safety Concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by United States President, Donald Trump, and others as a possible treatment for the disease.

COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in solidarity trial for the treatment of COVID-19

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The WHO has suspended testing hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organisation has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns

GENEVA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

Covid-19 crisis: WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine on safety concerns

Hydroxycholoroquine has been touted by Donald Trump and others as a possible treatment for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 being carried out across

WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization said Monday it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine. - Coronavirus Updates

WHO Temporarily Suspends Trial of Hydroxychloroquine Over Safety Concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily pausing tests of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment in order to review safety concerns, the agency's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu said Monday. From a report: The decision comes after a retrospective review p...

Coronavirus | WHO suspends clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

The Lancet study found that both drugs can produce potentially serious side effects, particularly heart arrhythmia.

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trial as Covid-19 treatment

The WHO stressed the need to keep up with physical distancing measures and to scale up efforts to test and detect cases.

WHO suspends trials of hydroxychloroquine, citing safety

May 25 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday it was temporarily pausing international medical trials involving the malarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which was touted by U.S. President Trump as a possible cure for COVID-19.

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over pending safety data

That’s after the Lancet published a study that said the drug, touted by US President Donald Trump as a treatment, was linked to an increased risk of death and heart ailments.The studies may resume if data warrants, Mike Ryan, head of the WHO’s health emergencies program, said at a briefing

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine trial to review safety data

The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday that it is temporarily stopping the hydroxychloroquine portion of a global study into experimental treatments for COVID-19, the disease caused by the

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

The WHO said that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine-the malaria drug U.S. President Trump said he is taking-from its global study into experimental coronavirus treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

WHO pauses hydroxychloroquine study due to safety concerns

Other treatments in the study, including the experimental drug remdesivir and an HIV combination therapy, are still being pursued.

WHO pauses study of hydroxychloroquine in global trial

The study has enrolled 3,500 patients in at least 17 countries since March

Covid-19: WHO halts trial of hydroxychloroquine, awaits more safety data

"It's important to continue to gather evidence on the efficacy and safety of hydroxychloroquine," WHO Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan said at a press briefing in Geneva

Safety concerns: WHO halts clinical trial of anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine for Covid-19

The World Health Organization said Monday that it had "temporarily" suspended clinical trials of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for Covid-19 being carried out across a range of countries as a precautionary measure.

WHO pauses trial of hydroxychloroquine drug in Covid-19 patients, says experts need to review

In a press briefing, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical tria

Covid-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine, after study shows it increases mortality rate

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the trial was being suspended ‘while the safety is reviewed’.

WHO Temporarily Suspends Clinical Trials of Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine

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WHO pauses trial of anti-malaria drug in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns

The World Health Organization has suspended testing the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in Covid-19 patients due to safety concerns, WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday.

Hydroxychloroquine linked to higher risk of death in coronavirus patients — Study

Hydroxychloroquine which  President Donald Trump once touted as  a solution to  coronavirus  is not as effective after all, according to observational study...

Gulu hospital runs out of hydroxychloroquine after rise in COVID patients

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WHO suspends trial of drug Donald Trump had been taking over safety fears

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced it is suspending a trial of hydroxychloroquine in coronavirus patients over safety concerns.

WHO Halts Trial Of Trump’s Anti-Malaria Drug After Study Finds Higher Mortality Rate In COVID Cases

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu announced on Monday that the organization is temporarily suspending its drug trial...

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday in its first test launch of a new rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

First test launch of Virgin Orbit rocket fails

US News: The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California. The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after…

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

LOS ANGELES — Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed Monday on its first attempt to launch a test satellite into space aboard a rocket carried aloft by a Boeing 747 and released over the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Southern California.

Branson's Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first launch attempt

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Branson’s Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Virgin Orbit’s air-launched rocket fails on first test flight

Making its first flight, a privately-funded air-launched rocket developed and built by Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed to reach space Monday after release from the company’s modified 747 carrier airplane over the Pacific Ocean.

Virgin Orbit fails on 1st rocket launch attempt

The inaugural launch had appeared to be going well until moments after the rocket was dropped from beneath the left wing of the jumbo jet dubbed Cosmic Girl.

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails to launch rocket from 747

A crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Virgin Orbit rocket fails on first airborne test

Setback for venture led by Richard Branson at time of financial stress

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

First test of Virgin Orbit rocket fails to accomplish goal

The first test launch of a rocket that is released from a jumbo jet at 35,000 feet and then propels itself into orbit to deploy a satellite failed on Monday, the Virgin Orbit company said.

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails With First Rocket Launch After ‘Anomaly’ - But Is Already Preparing To Try Again

Virgin Orbit, a small satellite company that hopes to launch rockets to space from the wing of a plane, failed in its attempt to launch for the first time today – but says it is already building its next rocket to try again.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an ‘anomaly’

After postponing its long-awaited rocket launch by a day, Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne rocket had a successful release from a jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit successfully dropped a rocket from a jumbo jet and ignited it, but its launch failed due to an 'anomaly'

Virgin Orbit's first rocket launch failed due to an unexplained problem after it had a "clean release" from the Cosmic Girl jumbo jet.

Virgin Orbit's First Test Launch Falls Short of Orbit

Virgin Orbit's first launch of the LauncherOne rocket failed to reach orbit immediately after release from the carrier jet. Elon Musk expressed his sympathies.

Virgin Orbit fails on first rocket launch attempt, 'next big test ASAP' for Richard Branson’s spaceflight firm

Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit failed on its first rocket launch attempt, which took place out of the Mojave Spaceport in Southern California.

China's 'Bat Woman' warns coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg

If we want to prevent human beings from suffering from the next pandemic, we must go in advance to learn of these unknown viruses carried by wild animals in nature and give early warnings, said Shi Zhengli, deputy director of Wuhan Institute of Virology

China's 'Bat Woman': Coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg

Research into viruses needs scientists and governments to be transparent, says Shi

China’s ‘bat woman’ researcher warns coronavirus is just ‘tip of iceberg’

China’s “bat woman” researcher warns that the deadly coronavirus surfacing now is “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of what humans may soon face without a global

Chinese Virologist Warns Coronavirus Is 'Just Tip Of The Iceberg'

A Chinese scientist denied Wuhan played a role in the Covid-19 pandemic and warned that similar infectious outbreaks could arise in the future.

China's bat woman warns that COVID-19 is 'just the tip of the iceberg' of unknown deadly viruses as she defends work of Wuhan virus lab amid claims of cover-up

Shi Zhengli, the deputy director of the Wuhan Institute of Virology also known as China's 'bat woman', has said called for more international corporation when fighting deadly viruses.

Coronavirus Losses: Arizona Nonprofits Assess ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’

Coronavirus-related shutdowns have cost Arizona’s nonprofits more than $800,000 worth of volunteer hours, and counting, according to a survey by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING, May 25 — China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

The United Arab Emirates plans to launch the first Arab probe to the Red Planet on July 15

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

Beijing: China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

BEIJING: China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the ...

China space programme targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Called 'Tianwen,' the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land the robotic rover to explore and analyze the surface.

China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space program in an effort to catch up with its rival the United States and affirm its status as a major world power.

China's space programme targets July launch for maiden mission to Mars

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project…

Rocket arrives as China targets July for Tianwen-1 Mars mission launch

China is gearing up to launch its Tianwen-1 Mars mission following the delivery of a Long March 5 launch vehicle to Wenchang launch center.

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

For years, India's booming private hospitals have taken some of the strain off the country's underfunded and dilapidated public health network, but the ordeal of Parikh's family suggests that as coronavirus cases explode in India, even private facilities are at risk of being overrun.

More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

MUMBAI/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - When Manit Parikh’s mother tested positive for the new coronavirus, she was rushed by ambulance to Mumbai’s private Lilavati Hospital, but officials told the family no critical-care beds were available.

INSIGHT-More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in virus cases

The Indian government estimates it spends only about 1.5% of its GDP on public health. That figure is higher than it was - about 1% in the 1980s and 1.3% five years ago - but India still ranks among the world's lowest spenders in terms of percentage of GDP.

As Coronavirus Cases Spike, More Patients In Mumbai Than Hospital Beds

More than a fifth of the India's coronavirus cases are in Mumbai.

20% beds in private hospitals for COVID-19 patients: Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has said that the coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased since lockdown norms were relaxed as the fourth phase of it was implemented to contain the spread of coronavirus.

117 Delhi private hospitals to reserve 20% beds for COVID-19 patients, says Kejriwal, admits to rise in cases

Delhi has reported 13,418 positive cases of Coronavirus so far, out of which 6,540 people have recovered and 6,617 are active cases.

Coronavirus update: Delhi private hospitals to reserve 20% beds for COVID-19 cases

The Delhi Chief Minister also said that coronavirus cases in Delhi have increased due to the relaxation in lockdown

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S.—aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s — or grandfather’s — capsule. SpaceX’s Dragon crew capsule outshines NASA’s old Apollo spacecraft in virtually every way. The Dragon’s clean lines and …

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. -- aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff" capsule. But make no mistake: This is not your father's -- or grandfather's -- capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — It’s back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style “Right Stuff” capsule. Make no mistake: This is not your father’s — or

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style "Right Stuff' capsule.

NASA astronauts go back to the future with capsule launch

It's back to the future as NASA astronauts launch again from the U.S. — aboard a retro-style 'Right Stuff' capsule.

Trump to attend Wednesday’s NASA astronaut launch in Florida

Vice President Mike Pence, who is chairman of the National Space Council, also plans to attend Wednesday’s launch.

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

Scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

Billions of ash trees across the world could be saved from killer beetle through cross-breeding with more resistant types and gene editing, scientists claim

Emerald Ash Borer larvae have killed hundreds of million of the trees worldwide by burrowing through stems. Scientists have found some trees produce chemicals to defend themselves.

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

TOKYO (Reuters) - As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection.

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as virus-wary patients stay home

As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the doctors who run them are calling for government support as patients keep away for fear of infection. Such clinics are the backbone of a healthcare system short of…

Japan's small clinics driven to brink as coronavirus-wary patients stay home

TOKYO: As Japan eases coronavirus curbs following its first wave of cases, many small medical clinics are scrambling to stay afloat and the ...

Bumble Bee Nibbles Stimulate Plants To Bloom Early

When pollen is scarce, bumble bees nibble on the leaves of plants that lack flowers, which accelerates blooming

Bumblebees Bite Leaves of Flowerless Plants to Stimulate Earlier Flowering

A team of researchers from ETH Zürich and the Universite Paris-Saclay made observations suggesting that bumblebees have strategies to cope with irregular seasonal flowering: when faced with a shortage of pollen, bumblebees actively damaged plant leaves and this behavior resulted in earlier flowering by as much as 30 days.

Bumblebees Bite Plants to Make Them Bloom, Scientists Find

When you wake up hungry and there's nothing to eat, the most sensible thing to do is acquire snacks. In this, bumblebees are no different from humans. If they wake early from hibernation to find a scarcity of pollen, the insects have a cunning way

Bumble Bees Control When Flowers Bloom, Cushioning Climate Uncertainty

Bumble bees have developed a remarkable solution to the dangers of coming out of hibernation before food is available. They take advantage of the fact plan

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients

Doctors in London hospitals are using mixed-reality headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients. The headsets look like a visor that encircles the head, and are equipped with sensors and a camera around the headband. Inside the visor is a little screen where holographic images are projected for the wearer to see.

Doctors in London hospitals are using headsets from Microsoft to reduce the amount of staff coming into contact with COVID-19 patients, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore

Business Insider - Doctors found they were able to reduce the number of staff coming into COVID contact by 80% using the HoloLens headsets.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

Branson's Virgin Orbit fails in attempted rocket launch from 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Branson’s Virgin Orbit Fails in Attempted Rocket Launch From 747

Billionaire Richard Branson’s Virgin Orbit said a crucial test of its two-stage, orbital rocket system, designed to rival that of Elon Musk’s SpaceX for satellite launches, ended the mission shortly after releasing the rocket from the plane.

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

Weather iffy for SpaceX astronaut launch

Aside from a threat of bad weather, NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

SpaceX’s first Starship hop on hold for historic Crew Dragon astronaut launch

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says that he’s “redirected SpaceX’s priorities” to be almost entirely focused on Crew Dragon’s imminent astronaut launch debut, delaying Starship’s own hop test debut by at least a week or two as a result. As of now, SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft remains on track to lift off with NASA astronauts for […]

NASA and SpaceX Are ‘Go’ For Historic Launch of Crew Dragon With Astronauts on Board

On Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX will launch two astronauts into orbit on a Crew Dragon spacecraft in what’s the most anticipated launch of the year.

SpaceX’s 1st astronaut launch breaking new ground for style | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style with hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and a sleek rocketship — all of it white with black trim.

SpaceX’s first astronaut launch breaking ground with new look: ‘It is really neat’

The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style by unveiling hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and even a sleek rocketship with a black and white trim.

Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire,' 11 billion years ago

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy -- described as a 'cosmic ring of fire' -- as it existed 11 billion years ago.

Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire,' 11 billion years ago

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy—described as a "cosmic ring of fire"—as it existed 11 billion years ago.

Astronomers discover donut-shaped ‘cosmic ring of fire’ in early universe

Astronomers have captured images of a rare type of galaxy dubbed a “cosmic ring of fire” that existed about 11 billion years ago, according to a study published Monday. The galaxy, called

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 289 to 178,570 -RKI

BERLIN — The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 289 to 178,570, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 289 to 178,570: RKI

BERLIN (Reuters) - The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 289 to 178,570, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.

Remains of 60 Mammoths Found in Mexico

Archaeologists said the remains found near the site of a former lake could suggest the animals were hunted after they got stuck in mud.

Baby gorilla at Seattle zoo badly injured in family skirmish

SEATTLE  -- A baby gorilla was badly injured at a Seattle zoo on Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members, zookeepers said.

Baby gorilla suffers skull fracture in family fight at Seattle zoo

A baby gorilla at a Washington state zoo suffered a skull fracture when it got caught in the middle of a family brawl. The “skirmish” that left 2 1/2-month-old Kitoko badly injured unfolded

WHO Pauses Hydroxychloroquine Study Amid Concerns Over Drug’s Safety

The decision comes after a paper published in The Lancet found using the drug to treat coronavirus led to higher rates of death and heart issues.

WHO’s hydroxychloroquine trial suspended pending safety data

The World Health Organization temporarily halted tests on hydroxychloroquine in its Covid-19 drug trials pending more data because of safety concerns.

Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain

Stem cell researchers have designed a model of an early embryonic brain. The model will increase our understanding of how the human brain develops and can thereby help to accelerate the development of stem cell treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and dementia.

Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain

Stem cell researchers from the University of Copenhagen have designed a model of an early embryonic brain. The model will increase our understanding of how the human brain develops and can thereby help to accelerate the development of stem cell treatments for brain disorders such as Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and dementia.

Unique insight into development of the human brain: Model of the early embryonic brain

Stem cell researchers from the University of Copenhagen have designed a model of an early embryonic brain. The model will increase our understanding of how the human brain develops and can thereby accelerate ...

New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at UC Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance ...

My working week: 'If I take a patient to hospital, it could save them. But it might kill them'

As a paramedic I’m working harder than ever, and constantly double-guessing whether to risk exposing patients to Covid-19

Hospital angrily denies snake discovered in operating theatre, insisting there was only a monkey

A hospital in Trinidad and Tobago has admitted a monkey was discovered inside the building, but angrily denied a snake was with it too.The simian was reportedly spotted in Port-of-Spain General Hospital's operating theatre early on Friday by medical staff, who were preparing to resume elective surgeries

Hospital angrily denies snake discovered in operating theatre, insisting there was only a monkey

A hospital in Trinidad and Tobago has admitted a monkey was discovered inside the building, but angrily denied a snake was with it too.  The simian was reportedly spotted in Port-of-Spain General

WHO pauses clinical trials of hydroxychloriquine 'as a precaution'

A study in The Lancet had indicated that using the drug on Covid-19 patients could increase their chances of dying.

Today’s coronavirus update: A masked Memorial Day; WHO pauses hydroxy trials

Americans commemorated a socially-distant Memorial Day on Monday due to the coronavirus pandemic. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans — including some who

Bachem lifts Propofol production to 24/7 as pandemic hikes demand

ZURICH (Reuters) - Switzerland’s Bachem has begun round-the-clock production of Propofol, a drug needed to sedate ventilated patients whose plight during the pandemic — prone, unconscious, hospitalised — has become emblematic of COVID-19’s hit to healthcare systems.

Singapore's health ministry confirms 344 fresh COVID-19 cases

S(Reuters) - Singapore’s health ministry on Monday confirmed 344 more coronavirus cases, taking its tally of infections to 31,960.

Hospital in English tourist town stops taking patients due to COVID spike

LONDON (Reuters) - A hospital in southwest England has temporarily stopped admitting new patients, including to its emergency department, because of a high number of coronavirus cases, it said on Monday.

Hospital forced to close A&E 'due to high number of patients with coronavirus'

The temporary stop at the A&E unit at Weston General Hospital in Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, is being done as 'a precautionary measure' to 'maintain the safety of staff and patients'

Hospital closes A&E and stops accepting patients after new virus outbreak

Weston General Hospital in Somerset is treating a 'high number of patients with coronavirus' and cannot take on any new admissions.

Our planet’s heart is watery

The core might contain Earth’s biggest reservoir as a result of hydrogen moving into the early planet’s centre.

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

Coronavirus test kits and protective equipment are among the medical supplies to be delivered to an island via drone.Health authorities in Argyll and Bute where the trial is taking place said the two-week scheme will enable patients to be diagnosed more quickly.Urgently needed supplies will be flown between between Lorn and Islands District General Hospital in Oban and Mull and Iona Community Hospital in Craignure, Mull, around 12 miles away over sea.

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

The deliveries, which usually involve a 45-minute ferry crossing, will be cut to around 15 minutes.

Covid-19 tests and PPE to be delivered to island via drone

The deliveries, which usually involve a 45-minute ferry crossing, will be cut to around 15 minutes.

Solving the space junk problem

Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to the collision risk. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem, according to a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is not to capture debris or deorbit old satellites: it's an international agreement to charge operators 'orbital-use fees' for every satellite put into orbit.

Solving the space junk problem

Currently, an estimated 20,000 objects—including satellites and space debris—are crowding low-Earth orbit

Solving the space junk problem

Space is getting crowded. Aging satellites and space debris crowd low-Earth orbit, and launching new satellites adds to the collision risk. The most effective way to solve the space junk problem, according ...

Coronavirus: Creative solutions to social distancing

As some lockdown restrictions ease, countries are finding inventive ways to keep people safe in public spaces.

A child's brain activity reveals their memory ability

A child's unique brain activity reveals how good their memories are, according to new research.

A child's brain activity reveals their memory ability

A child's unique brain activity reveals how good their memories are, according to research recently published in JNeurosci.

Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal

Researchers have achieved world record-high data transmission over 75 km of standard optical fiber using a powerful class of micro-comb called soliton crystals.

Record-high data transmission using a soliton crystal

Australian and Canadian researchers led by Prof David J. Moss at Swinburne University of Technology and honorary professor at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) was able to achieve world record-high data transmission over 75 km of standard optical fibre using a powerful class of micro-comb called soliton crystals.

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

Study reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer's spread

Scientists have long struggled to understand what drives a tumor to seed itself elsewhere in the body. New research implicates own pre-existing genetics.

Study reveals first evidence inherited genetics can drive cancer's spread

Scientists have long struggled to understand what drives a tumor to seed itself elsewhere in the body. New research implicates own pre-existing genetics.

A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler

Revisiting simple soliton lasers and their relationship to light dispersion has allowed scientists to ramp up their power. They hope these quartic-soliton lasers could have uses in eye and heart surgery and in the engineering of delicate materials.

A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler

Revisiting simple soliton lasers and their relationship to light dispersion has allowed scientists at the University of Sydney to ramp up their power. They hope these quartic-soliton lasers could have uses in eye and heart surgery and in the engineering of delicate materials.

A Nanoscale Look At The Coronavirus

How COVID's molecular structure allows it to hijack human cells and why that structure might be key to a therapeutic.

Novavax Is Beginning Clinical Trials Of Its Coronavirus Vaccine

Novavax announced it's beginning clinical trials of its Covid-19 vaccine on Monday.

The Surprising COVID-19 Public Health Crisis That Africa Now Faces

For surgeons and their patients, the coming months could have devastating consequences. Thus far, elective surgical cases have been canceled or delayed in most countries. In Africa, patients are particularly vulnerable because they often seek care when their diseases are more advanced.

‘Significant Advance’ In Detecting Small, Early-Stage Tumors On MRIs

Researchers celebrate creation of a new technique to pinpoint cancer.

Colonoscopy Screening Intervals Could Be Extended For Some Patients, Researchers Suggest

The traditional 10-year colonoscopy interval may be changing.

Fancy more social isolation? Nasa seeks volunteers to be locked up in a Russian lab for eight months simulating missions to Mars and the Moon

In a nod to the current virus pandemic, the space agency is on the hunt for volunteers for a 'social isolation' mission that simulates the psychological effects of confinement.

Medieval cemetery discovered under a Berlin car park reveals its original residents’ lives were plagued by conflict, disease and poor diets

The remains were unearthed in Petriplatz, near the former St Peter's Church in the town of Colln. Buried between 1047 and 1299 AD, they showed signs of scurvy and tuberculosis.

Mimic me! Babies view people who copy them as friendly and will smile and look at them for longer than at adults who respond differently

Babies know when you imitate them - and they perceive it as a sign of friendliness. Swedish experiments suggests that the imitation game is an infant's favourite way of interacting with adults.

He's with the anglers now! Giant 53lb monster pike that would have broken 28-year-old British record is found dead at fishery in Yorkshire

The pike, weighing 53lb 2oz, died of natural causes at Bellflask Fishery, near Ripon. Fishery owner Brian Morland made the discovery while he was walking his dog along the banks of the lake.

Cosmic collision between the Milky Way and a nearby dwarf galaxy more than 5 billion years ago triggered the solar system's formation, say scientists

Life on Earth can be traced back to the Milky Way crashing into a nearby dwarf galaxy nearly five billion years ago, according to new research.

Chinese researchers find live coronavirus on feces of patients who died - suggesting the pathogen can be spread through human waste

Researchers found coronavirus genetic material on four stool samples collected from a patient and in 11 others, indicating the virus may be spreading through the fecal-oral route.

Ultra-rare white grizzly bear spotted near tourist resort in Banff National Park in ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

An ultra rare white grizzly bear has been spotted near a tourist resort in Banff National Park in Canada, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' phenomenon caused by a recessive gene in the bears.

WHO says it is SUSPENDING its trial of anti-malaria drug hydoxychloroquine in coronavirus patients citing safety concerns - a day after Trump boasts about finishing his prescription

A Friday study revealed higher mortality rates among coronavirus patients who took hydroxychloroquine, which led to the WHO suspending an arm of its trial looking at the drug.

Black coronavirus patients are hospitalized at THREE times the rate of white and Hispanic patients, study finds

A new study from California-based Sutter Health, a healthcare system, found that black coronavirus patients were admitted at 2.7 times the rate of white and Hispanic patients.

Better fertility treatment could be developed after a new sex hormone is found in zebrafish, scientists say

Scientists have found a new sex hormone in the zebra fish, which they say could lead to the development of better fertility treatment for humans.

NO coronavirus mutations increase its ability to spread and some are even harmful to the disease's capacity to transform, study finds

A new study from University College London looked at 31 mutations of the coronavirus and no strain had a higher risk of transmitting from person-to-person compared to another one.

The cell receptors found in the nose, lungs and gut that could be the reason why being overweight (or a man) makes YOU more at risk of catching coronavirus 

Every week the alarming truth about the Covid-19 coronavirus is becoming clearer. Here, we explain the role of ACE2 receptors and how having more of them can increase your risk of catching the bug.

Has a tooth infection caused my heart to race? DR MARTIN SCURR explains the possible causes of heart palpitations

DR MARTIN SCURR: Heart palpitations are defined as an awareness of forceful, rapid or irregular heartbeats. Although they may feel significant, their root cause is often innocent.

Countryfile presenter JULIA BRADBURY reveals she waited WEEKS before getting a lump in her breast checked by her GP because of the coronavirus lockdown

Six weeks was how long it took me to finally see a doctor. Six weeks since I'd first discovered a painful lump in my left breast. Why did I leave it so long? asks JULIA BRADBURY.

Is Britain REALLY the sick man of Europe? We've had the most deaths but figures reveal there's more to the story than meets the eye

We take a look at the numbers coronavirus-related numbers we do have and the stories behind the statistics of some of the countries 'apparently' faring better or worse than the UK.

Ibuprofen does NOT make coronavirus symptoms worse, insist scientists - as desperate arthritis patients use industrial lubricant WD-40 on their aching joints

Arthritis patients are putting industrial lubricant WD-40 on their joints because they fear, wrongly, that ibuprofen will make Covid -19 symptoms worse, a leading pharmacist has warned.

Quarantine made us FITTER! How four Britons banished the 'corona stone' by transforming their lifestyles in lockdown

More and more people have taken up running, cycling and home workouts to keep fit during lockdown. These four Britons tell how they used quarantine to transform their lifestyles.

'I'd rather watch Porridge than try yoga!': LEO MCKINSTRY reveals he wept in the street when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease aged just 55 but insists he refuses to play the victim

LEO MCKINSTRY: I don't feel very heroic these days as I shuffle around with my cane. This experience reflects the fact I have developed Parkinson's disease that impairs the functioning of the body.

Hawaii's Pūhāhonu is revealed to be the largest and hottest shield volcano on Earth - and is more than TWICE the size of nearby Mauna Loa which was previously thought to be the biggest

Researchers have concluded that Pūhāhonu in Hawaii is the world's largest shield volcano, revising past assessments that had claimed nearby Mauna Loa was the largest.

VE Day parties 'made people drop their guard and caused coronavirus cases spike' that led to Weston Super Mare hospital turning patients away three weeks later, claims expert 

Weston General Hospital, Weston-super-Mare, announced it could not take any more admissions yesterday. Dr Bharat Pankhania said it was 'activities like VE Day' that led to new infections.

Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case of COVID-19

Prof. Anthony Igwegbe, Chief Medical Director of the hospital, disclosed this on Monday.

Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first COVID-19 case

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of the coronavirus at the hospital. Prof. Anthony Igwegbe, the Chief Medical Director of th...

COVID-19: Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of coronavirus. The patient has been moved to isolation.

Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case of COVID-19, says CMD

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of the coronavirus at the hospital.

Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case of COVID-19, says CMD

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of the coronavirus at the hospital.Prof...

Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case of COVID-19 — CMD

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of the Coronavirus at the hospital.

Worth their salt: Skoltech and MIPT researchers report first case of hexagonal NaCl

Skoltech and MIPT scientists have predicted and then experimentally confirmed the existence of exotic hexagonal thin films of NaCl on a diamond surface. These films may be useful as gate dielectrics for field effect transistors in electric vehicles and telecommunication equipment.

Worth their salt: Researchers report first case of hexagonal NaCl

Skoltech and MIPT scientists have predicted and then experimentally confirmed the existence of exotic hexagonal thin films of NaCl on a diamond surface. These films may be useful as gate dielectrics for ...

Understanding ceramic materials' 'mortar' may reveal ways to improve them

New research shows that in the important ceramic material silicon carbide, carbon atoms collect at those grain boundaries when the material is exposed to radiation. The finding could help engineers better understand the properties of ceramics and could aid in fine-tuning a new generation of ceramic materials.

Understanding ceramic materials' 'mortar' may reveal ways to improve them

When most people think of ceramics, they might envision their favorite mug or a flowerpot. But modern technology is full of advanced ceramics, from silicon solar panels to ceramic superconductors and ...

Marine species are outpacing terrestrial species in the race against global warming

Global warming is causing species to search for more temperate environments in which to migrate to, but it is marine species -- according to the latest results of a Franco-American study mainly involving scientists from the CNRS, Ifremer, the Université Toulouse III-Paul Sabatier and the University of Picardy Jules Verne -- that are leading the way by moving up to six times faster towards the poles than their terrestrial congeners.

Marine species are outpacing terrestrial species in the race against global warming

Global warming is causing species to search for more temperate environments to which to migrate, but it is marine species that are leading the way by moving up to six times faster towards the poles than ...

The deep ocean is warming slowly—but dramatic changes are ahead

The world's deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it's still not good news for deep-sea creatures according to an international study.

The deep ocean is warming slowly -- but dramatic changes are ahead

The world's deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it's still not good news for deep-sea creatures according to an international study.

Coronavirus appears to attack the placenta during pregnancy, study says

Coronavirus appears to attack pregnant women's placenta in ways that could interfere with delivering oxygen and nutrients to the fetus, according to researchers.

Scientists solve mystery of why some coral changes color when stressed

Coral bleaching can be devastating to a reef system. It happens when ocean water waters get too warm, prompting the corals to lose the algae that gives them much of their color. Humans are largely to

Wild video shows drunk zoo visitor wrestling bear in exhibit

Wild video shows a drunk zoo visitor in Poland jumping into a bear enclosure and wrestling one of the animals, according to a report. The 23-year-old man was arrested for brawling the large brown bear

As malls reopen across the country, worries grow that consumers won't come back

Malls across the country are beginning to open their doors after weeks of government-mandated shutdowns, but both operators and retail tenants are stepping into uncharted territory amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As malls reopen across the country, worries grow that consumers won’t come back

Mall owners have a strong incentive to get their properties open safely, as rents have plummeted following the provincial orders to close

COVID-19: After brush with death, Spanish virus survivor learns to live again

Surviving the infection is just the first step to getting better

After Brush With Death, Coronavirus Survivor Learns To Speak, Walk Again

After months in a Madrid hospital fighting off the virus that nearly killed her, Rosa Maria Fernandez is now learning the basics again: walking, speaking and using cutlery.

Milestones of US human spaceflights

PARIS, May 25 — Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. First American in space On April 12, 1961, the United States is upstaged by the Soviet Union, when...

Milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.

Here are the milestones of US human spaceflights

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years.   On April 12,

COVID-19 pandemic uniting Canadians like no other event in decades

A new study by researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto finds a cross-partisan consensus on battling COVID-19 in Canada.

COVID-19 pandemic unites Canadians like no other event in recent history: study

Researchers from McGill University and the University of Toronto have found that Canadians of all political beliefs understand the severity of the virus and the importance of working to limit its spread.

South Korea to require masks on transit, flights

South Korea to require face masks on transit, flights

South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as health authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

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BANGKOK >> South Koreans will be required to wear masks when using public transportation and taxis nationwide starting Tuesday as authorities look for more ways to slow the spread of the coronavirus as people increase their public activities.

Inexpensive retinal diagnostics via smartphone

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults. In low- and middle-income countries, an eye examination via smartphone could help to detect changes at an early stage. This is shown by a new study carried out by scientists from the University of Bonn together with colleagues from Sankara Eye Hospital Bangalore (India). The results are published in the journal ''Ophthalmology''.

Inexpensive screening method for retinal changes in diabetics

Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults.

Researchers identify a natural amino acid as potential treatment for polyQ diseases

Familial spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA), Huntington disease, and spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy are inherited neurodegenerative diseases.

A natural amino acid could be a novel treatment for polyglutamine diseases

Researchers from Osaka University, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Niigata University identified the amino acid arginine as a potential disease-modifying drug for polyglutamine diseases, including familial spinocerebellar ataxia and Huntington disease. Using various mice models of polyglutamine diseases, they showed that arginine prevents polyglutamine protein aggregation, improves motor function and suppresses neurodegeneration of mice. The results of this study could facilitate the clinical use of arginine for polyglutamine diseases that are, to date, incurable.

Coronavirus: Experts warn of bioterrorism after pandemic

The Council of Europe has warned of a potential increase in the use of biological weapons, like viruses or bacterias, in a post-coronavirus world. Terrorists would not forget "lessons learned" during the pandemic.

Former NASA Engineer, Mark Rober, Builds 'Ninja Warrior' Obstacle Course to Get Rid of Thieving Squirrels

Former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Mark Rober has spent most of his time creating videos on YouTube that focus on exploring engineering concepts and science through a bunch of fun experiments.

Watch squirrels battle an epic bird feeder obstacle course

⭐ American Ninja Squirrel ⭐

Canadian coronavirus vaccine candidate delivers promising results in animal tests

Researcher at the University of Saskatchewan says that a clinical trial in early fall could be possible

Evening Update: Trudeau seeks paid sick leave for workers in bid for NDP support; Canadian vaccine candidate shows promise in animal tests

Also: More reopenings in hard-hit areas of Quebec and Alberta

Coronavirus: Human trial of vaccine shows promising results in China

The early-stage trial was conducted by researchers at several laboratories and included 108 participants aged 18 to 60. ..

Mumbai heads for highest number of daily new Covid-19 cases for any city in the world

With over one-fifth of India's cases, Mumbai is undoubtedly the country's biggest hotspot, and at least 0.22 per cent of the city's population has now been infected.

Mumbai heads for highest number of daily new Covid-19 cases for any city in the world

With over one-fifth of India's cases, Mumbai is undoubtedly the country's biggest hotspot, and at least 0.22 per cent of the city's population has now been infected.

In a first, daily number of recovered patients higher than new cases: CM Sindh

In the last 24 hours, 443 tested positive while 614 patients recovered and went home, says Murad Ali Shah

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success

Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success: - Summary of the Gallery

Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of 'no result'

The University of Oxford last week announced that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK

Oxford scientists working on a coronavirus vaccine say there is now only a 50% chance of success because the number of UK cases is falling too quickly

The Oxford mission to find a COVID-19 vaccine is in "a race against the virus disappearing, and against time," scientists Adam Hill said.

No new Shropshire Covid-19 deaths but IT problem means cases unreported for 10 hours

No further coronavirus patient deaths have been reported in Shropshire today - but a national IT error means reports were not made for 10 hours on Sunday.

Three more coronavirus deaths in region but IT problem means cases unreported for 10 hours

A further three coronavirus patients have been confirmed to have died in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

China’s FC-31 stealth fighter jet making new progress, photos show

New photos of a prototype FC-31, China's second type of stealth fighter jet, have been appearing frequently on Chinese social media since May, years after disappearing from the public eye. Now painted in a silver gray coating, its development is making smooth progress, experts said on Monday.

Coronavirus patients stop being infectious after 11 days, says study

The new study, undertaken by top Singaporean infectious disease experts, suggests hospitals could discharge patients much faster than they are - with positive tests often only picking up non-contagious fragments of the bug

Diabetics may need to shield at home against coronavirus even after lockdown ends

Almost one in three people who died from Covid-19 in hospital had diabetes and sufferers are now considered one of the groups most vulnerable to the disease

Girl, 12, diagnosed with rare genetic condition following visit to Specsavers

Hallie Melling from Liverpool, was initially believed to have been suffering from dyspraxia because she was disorientated, but she was sent to hospital after she had her eyes checked

'Bat Woman' scientist warns about fresh pandemic caused by viruses evolving

China-based Shi Zhengli said a study found that coronaviruses and bats may have co-evolved over time and experience selection pressure from each other resulting in a new threat

Super-rare galaxy dubbed 'cosmic ring of fire' captured in incredible snap

Astronomers using NASA's Hubble Space Telescope have spotted a galaxy that is 11 billion light-years from the Solar System and makes stars 50 times the rate of the Milky Way.

Best and worst garden trends of all time - from bird feeders, gnomes to fake grass

A study of 2,000 adults found bird feeders the best garden trend of all time, and gnomes were voted as the worst, with 83% claiming they have impeccable taste with gardens

Dr Miriam Stoppard: 'No evidence' of children infecting teachers with coronavirus

A study from New South Wales, Australia, throws light on the vexed question of re-opening schools

Record 10,000 women waiting to buy 'Holy Grail' of anti-wrinkle cream online

Scientists claim a new product marketed by Boots hits the “sweet spot” to reduce lines and give older skin “bounce” - sparking a huge interest among customers

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Delhi recorded 635 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Monday, taking the total number of positive cases to 14,053 with 276 deaths so far in the national capital.

Delhi records 635 fresh cases of COVID-19, total deaths 276 so far

Earlier in the day Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the COVID-19 situation is under control in Delhi even after lockdown relaxations.

635 New Cases of Corona in Delhi, Total Patients are more than 14 Thousand -

Corona cases have increased to 14053 in Delhi, in the last 24 hours 635 new cases have been reported, while

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

WASHINGTON, May 25 — Space Exploration Technologies Corp — commonly known as SpaceX — is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation myth: On September 28, 2008, its first rocket Falcon 1 launched for...

Rocketman (and woman): Elon and Gwynne, the pair who made SpaceX

Space Exploration Technologies Corp.—commonly known as SpaceX—is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Despite not yet being 20 years old, the company has already developed a creation ...

NASA should beware of viruses from outer space

As the space agency prepares to bring home Martian soil samples, it needs to update its planetary-protection rules — and soon.

World's fastest internet speed recorded by scientists in Australia

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Dakota Johnson finds depression 'beautiful' - mine isn't

Mental health struggles aren't beautiful. But they aren't ugly either. They just are.

Mindfulness with Metro.co.uk: Compassion with yourself and with others.

Sometimes in stressful situations, we aren't as kind or patient with others and ourselves as we ought to be. Join Metro.co.uk as we partner with Headspace for a guided mindfulness session to help bring compassion back into our lives.

Problems with alcohol? 29 gene variants may explain why

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers report.

We want your photos! Help us celebrate Delaware graduates

They've worked for this for years. And in a matter of months, a global pandemic threw off celebration plans for 2020 high school and college graduates. 

Virgin Orbit's first launch demo flight ends abruptly after rocket release

Virgin Orbit's first demo flight ended abruptly when the rocket's mission 'terminated' soon into its flight.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

Efficient generation of relativistic near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses in plasmas

Intense few-cycle optical pulses in the mid-infrared region are of great importance yet difficult to obtain with normal optical materials and techniques. To deal with this challenge, scientists in China and the UK proposed a scheme by use of plasma as a nonlinear optical medium, which can efficiently generate relativistic multi-millijoule near-single-cycle mid-infrared pulses at ~5 microns. This technique can be realized with available terawatt-class kHz lasers, bringing new opportunities in high-field and ultrafast science.

Heart failure patients with limited health literacy may have higher risk of death

Patients with heart failure who experience low health literacy are at an increased risk of hospitalization and mortality. This finding has significant clinical and public health implications and suggests that assessing and intervening upon an individual's understanding of their own health could improve heart failure outcomes, according to research published in JACC: Heart Failure.

A nice day for a quantum walk

Scientists at Osaka University initiated a quantum random walk by shining lasers on a row of trapped ions. They showed that the observed locations of vibrations spreading out over time matched the predictions of quantum mechanics. This work may help elucidate unresolved questions in quantum chemistry and biology.

Chirality-assisted lateral momentum transfer for bidirectional enantioselective separation

Chiral nanoparticles which twist the light were theoretically predicted to experience lateral forces perpendicular to light vector but lacks experimental verification. Now, scientists from Singapore, Italy, Spain and China demonstrate the first experimental sorting of chiral microparticles using optical lateral force induced by linearly polarized light. The force direction intriguingly depends on the polarization and incident angle of light, handedness of particles, etc. The technique will open new avenues for the detection and sorting of microparticles with imperceptible chemical differences

Antibody designed to recognize pathogens of Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells -- a potential advance in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.

Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19

The international research team examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces.

Exotic properties of helium-methane compounds inside giant planets

Both helium and methane are major components of icy giant planets, however, whether they can react with each other is still an open question. Recently, scientists based in China and UK investigated this question using large-scale quantum simulations. They found an unexpected phase, stable at high temperature and pressure, which combines diffusive helium and plastic methane. Their discovery is helpful in understanding giant icy planets and the chemistry of helium in general.

MetaviralSPAdes -- New assembler for virus genomes

There was no specialized viral metagenome assembler until recently. But the joint team of Russian and US researchers from Saint-Petersburg State University and University of California at San Diego just released the metaviralSPAdes assembler (published in journal Bioinformatics on May 16) that turns the analysis of the metavirome sequencing results into an easy task.

Development of electrode material improving the efficiency of salinity gradient energy

Dr. Jeong Nam-Jo of Korea Institute of Energy Research(KIER) Marine Energy Convergence and Integration Research Team developed synthesis technologies of electrode material that can directly synthesize molybdenum disulfide thin films on the electrode current collector surface to contribute improving the efficiency and economic feasibility of salt gradient power generation using reverse electrodialysis.

Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse

Researchers at Graz Unversity of Technology in Austria have for the first time ever succeeded in visualizing at the single-molecule level the processes involved in a biological nanomachine, known as the cellulosome, as it degrades crystalline cellulose. The fundamental insights thus obtained could support sustainable concepts of cellulose utilization to make a breakthrough in industrial biotechnology.

Towards visible-wavelength passively mode-locked lasers in all-fibre format

Mode-locked fibre lasers are the fundamental building blocks of many photonic systems, ultrafast lasers in the visible region are costly and challenging to make. Chinese scientists have first demonstrated a visible-wavelength passively mode-locked all-fibre laser. The laser generates picosecond pulses at 635 nm, which represents an essential step towards miniaturized ultrafast fibre lasers in the visible light range. The work lays the foundations for use in applications such as material processing, medicine, and optical communications.

Observations of robotic swarm behavior can help workers safely navigate disaster sites

Using biologically inspired robotic swarms consisting of large groups of robots that have been programmed to operate cooperatively, much like individuals in an ant or bee colony, scientists from the University of Colorado demonstrate that the locally observed distribution of robots can be correlated to the location of environmental features, such as exits in office-like environments. The study's findings were published in IEEE/CAA Journal of Automatica Sinica.

Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for therapeutic purposes

Most people at high risk of overdose in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside who use cannabis do so for pain relief and other therapeutic reasons -- and they may be at lower risk of overdosing on opioids as a result, suggests new research published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS ONE.

Study finds childhood cancer does not affect parental separation, divorce, and family planning in Denmark

The diagnosis of cancer in a child can be devastating to parents and other loved ones, but in a recent study from Denmark, having a child with cancer did not appear to impact parents' risk of separation or divorce or affect future family planning. The findings are published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS).

Problems with alcohol? 29 gene variants may explain why

A genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people has identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking, researchers at Yale University School of Medicine and colleagues report May 25 in the journal Nature Neuroscience.

Microbial cyborgs: Bacteria supplying power

Electronic devices are still made of lifeless materials. One day, however, 'microbial cyborgs' might be used in fuel cells, biosensors, or bioreactors. Scientists of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have created the necessary prerequisite by developing a programmable, biohybrid system consisting of a nanocomposite and the Shewanella oneidensis bacterium that produces electrons. The material serves as a scaffold for the bacteria and, at the same time, conducts the microbially produced current. The findings are reported in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (DOI 10.1021/acsami.9b22116).

A single negative colonoscopy associated with long-lasting and significantly reduced cancer incidence

Having a single negative high-quality screening colonoscopy was associated with reduced colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality (by 84% and 90%, respectively) for up to 17.4 years. These findings suggest that the currently recommended 10-year screening interval could safely be extended. Findings from an observational study are published in Annals of Internal Medicine.

Fatal cases of COVID-19 deepen our understanding of the disease's progression

Identifying risk factors underlying fatal COVID-19 cases is critical to understanding - and treating - the deadly disease. In Wuhan, China, researchers studied 18 patients who did not survive COVID-19, most of whom were men over the age of 65 with underlying conditions, and many of whom became co-infected with other respiratory viruses, bacteria, and mycoplasma over the course of the illness. The authors emphasized the need for early interventions and nutrition support.

7,000 years of demographic history in France

A team led by scientists from the Institut Jacques Monod (CNRS/Université de Paris)1 have shown that French prehistory was punctuated by two waves of migration: the first during the Neolithic period, about 6,300 years ago, the second during the Bronze Age, about 4,200 years ago.

Bristol scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention. A team of scientists from the University of Bristol, McMaster University, and Universidad de Las Américas Quito, sought to establish the ecological importance of glass frog translucency and, in doing so, have revealed a novel form of camouflage.

New therapy for triple negative breast cancer

Researchers at the Principe Felipe Research Center (CIPF), the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), CIBER-BBN and the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB) of Barcelona have inhibited tumor growth and reduced metastasis, as well as the toxicity of the antitumor drug Navitoclax in preclinical animal models of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).

Title: Two-dimensional MXene as a novel electrode material for next-generation display

Researchers in the US and Korea reported the first efficient flexible light-emitting diodes with a two-dimensional titanium carbide MXene as a flexible and transparent electrode. This MXene-based light-emitting diodes (MX-LED) with high efficiency and flexibility have been achieved via precise interface engineering from the synthesis of the material to the application (Advanced Materials,2020, 2000919).

uOttawa researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact while mating. They changed the secretogranin-2 genes through specific mutation and found that it affected the ability of females and males to breed. It severely reduced their sexual behaviour.

Lossless conduction at the edges

Atomically thin layers of the semimetal tungsten ditelluride conduct electricity losslessly along narrow, one-dimensional channels at the crystal edges. The material is therefore a second-order topological insulator. By obtaining experimental proof of this behavior, physicists from the University of Basel have expanded the pool of candidate materials for topological superconductivity. The findings have been published in the journal Nano Letters.

AI can help doctors, governments fight Covid-19 pandemic

The theme of the global webinar, organised by the Department of Computer Science Engineering of BU on Monday, was ‘AI Solutions for Covid. The Indian Council of Medical Research tied up with IBM earlier in the month to use its AI-based tool Watson Assistant to respond to specific Covid-19 queries of frontline workers and data entry operators.

Bihar to install oxygen pipeline system in sub-divisional hospitals

The state government is also set to place an order for medicine supplies for the next two years including 3.5 million strips of hydroxychroloquine tablets, besides procuring walk-in-kiosks like Kerala for all its district hospitals to take Covid-19 samples from patients.

Galactic ring of fire gives scientist clues about the early universe

Australian astronomers have found evidence of a colossal collision in the infancy of the universe which sheds new light on how galaxies form.

Galactic ring of fire gives scientist clues about the early universe

Australian astronomers have found evidence of a colossal collision in the infancy of the universe which sheds new light on how galaxies form.

Patients are delaying medical care because of coronavirus worries. At what cost?

Beginning in March, public officials told Washingtonians to avoid going to the hospital. But in recent weeks, as case counts dropped and fears of a massive surge of COVID-19 patients...

Safety of sugar substitutes remains inconclusive

Recent studies questioning the safety of sugar substitutes have been inconclusive, and experts suggest consumers use them with caution. "The best candidate may not be new or exciting, but it...

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

Recent research showed that people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems. President Trump has said he is taking the drug to protect against the coronavirus.

Portland veterans hospital makes changes after COVID-19 outbreak

PORTLAND — The Veterans Affairs Hospital in Portland is making changes after a recent outbreak of coronavirus. A doctor tells KATU News a patient came in for another issue, and...

UW Medicine furloughs 4,000 more workers, citing coronavirus budget hit

These reductions, along with furloughs announced for 1,500 nonunion staffers last week, mean that more than 15% of UW Medicine's workforce will go without pay for one to eight weeks.

A fidget spinner to detect urinary tract infections

Faster, easier diagnosis means less misuse of antibiotics.

Deep Space Nine: The Trek spinoff that saved the day by staying put

You can’t get further from a global pandemic than a wormhole to the Gamma Quadrant.

Here’s NOAA’s outlook for US summer weather—and hurricane season

The world saw the 2nd warmest April on record, but frost hit some US crops.

Scientists vs politicians: The reality check for “warp speed” vaccine research

Hollywood-style messages from politicians about beating the pandemic downplay technical complexity.

Virgin Orbit loses its first rocket shortly after engine ignition

“An anomaly then occurred early in first stage flight.”

UN trial for virus therapies pauses testing on Trump's drug

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine -- the malaria drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking -- from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date.

UN Trial for Virus Therapies Pauses Testing on Trump's Drug

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be "a temporary pause" on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

The launch of SpaceX's rocket Falcon Heavy on June 25, 2019

Space Exploration Technologies Corp. -- commonly known as SpaceX -- is slated to send two astronauts into space on Wednesday. Fortunately the fourth launch -- that was the last money that we had -- the fourth launch worked, or that would have been it for SpaceX. Born in South Africa, Musk immigrated

Alan Shepard, first US astronaut to travel to space, being collected by helicopter after his landing in the Atlantic Ocean on May 5, 1961

Here are key milestones in the history of crewed US spaceflights, which resume on May 27 with the first transport of US astronauts to the International Space Station for nine years. Less than a month later, on May 5, American Alan Shepard carries out a 15-minute suborbital flight aboard Mercury, launched

Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

Gene fault linked to dementia doubles severe coronavirus risk, scientists discover

A faulty gene linked to dementia doubles the risk of developing severe coronavirus symptoms, a new study has found. Researchers linked the fault, found in people of European ancestry, to a greater risk of the virus even when they were not affected by dementia. The finding that people may be genetically

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

The World Health Organization said Monday that it will temporarily drop hydroxychloroquine — the anti-malarial drug U.S. President Trump says he is taking — from its global study into experimental COVID-19 treatments, saying that its experts need to review all available evidence to date. In a press

Creating safe space: 'Cosy cocoons' for special schools

So-called "cosy cocoons" have been fitted out in a number of schools around Galway to create safe spaces for children, ahead of reopening later this year.

Empty hospital beds fall alongside Covid-19 cases

New figures show that while the number of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to reduce, so too are the number of vacant general beds.

Hospital vacant bed numbers drop alongside virus cases

New figures show that while the number of Covid-19 cases in hospitals continue to reduce, so too are the number of vacant general beds.

Coronavirus: UK government gives green light to 'close-contact' sport training

Professional sport has moved another small step closer to a restart after the government published new guidelines on close-contact training. Sports have been given the green light to organise short closed quarters sessions within a strictly controlled medical environment. This is on the understanding that face to face contact is kept to a minimum and social distancing measures are followed for the rest of the time.

Took Lessons From Swine Flu Spread To Tackle COVID-19: Top Medical Body

The government devised an "intelligent testing strategy" and scaled up its preparedness to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, taking lessons from the 2009 swine flu outbreak that had "exposed glaring gaps" in the country's diagnosis infrastructure, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Monday.

SpaceX Is About to Launch Two Astronauts Into Space in a Historic First

In the beginning, everyone was skeptical. But Elon Musk's SpaceX defied expectations - and on Wednesday hopes to make history by ferrying two NASA astronauts into space, the first crewed flight from US soil in nine long years.

NASA and SpaceX Confirm SpaceX's First Ever Astronaut Launch is a 'Go'

NASA and SpaceX are closer than ever to a moment both have been preparing for since the beginning of the Commercial Crew program in 2010. SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft are now set to fly with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken onboard, making a trip to the International Space...

Opinion: A simple scheduling fix could help clear the surgery backlog

Currently, it might take months to be seen by one surgeon, while a similar specialist down the street might have a waitlist of a couple of weeks

No break for nature? Here’s how Covid-19 crisis is harming the world’s forests

Trees are more likely to be felled for food and fuel as a third of the world’s population still depend on wood to cook. The Covid-19 lockdown could exacerbate this.

NCDC confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 5350

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Sunday recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, taking the toll of active cases to 5350.

NCDC confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 5350

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), on Sunday recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, taking the toll of active cases to 5350...

Nigeria confirms 313 new cases of COVID-19, total active cases now 5350

Nigeria on Sunday recorded 313 new cases of COVID-19 in the country, taking the toll of active cases to 5350. - Coronavirus Updates

Is vitamin D a shield against coronavirus? Researchers study Covid-19 connection

A study published in The Lancet has found a link between vitamin D and Covid-19. The study suggests vitamin D that is made by human skin under exposure to the sun can help fight Covid-19 better.

Punjab: IIT-Ropar researchers develop new anti-microbial coating material

The team stated that this product has an edge over other similar products available for sanitising and fogging, as it is not made of volatile compounds, nor does it have a pungent smell.

Covid toll touches 200 in West Bengal, cases record biggest jump

Most infections were detected in Kolkata (52), followed by Howrah (48), Malda (31), North 24 Parganas (21), Hooghly (20) and Uttar Dinajpur (13).

Delhi adds 117 private clinics to Covid list

Delhi reported 508 fresh cases on Sunday, taking the total to 13,418. Of the 1,886 patients currently in hospital, 1,379 are undergoing treatment in six government facilities. Ten private facilities have also been roped in.

Covid-19 patients not infectious after 11 days: Singapore study

The latest findings may have implications on the country’s patient discharge policy. The discharge criteria is currently based on negative test results rather than infectiousness.

SpaceX ready for defining moment with first humans on rocket

For a nation scarred by the health and economic impacts of the coronavirus and slowly emerging from stay-home orders, the SpaceX launch will be a chance to look skyward.

Placentas from COVID-positive pregnant women show injury: Study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

Early genome sequencing in India shows dominant Covid-19 strain matches global patterns

This subtype, called A2a, also shows a larger prevalence across the globe — crucial information for vaccine development and disease monitoring from Calcutta’s National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBG).

WHO suspends hydroxychloroquine trials

The World Health Organization is temporarily suspending the use of hydroxychloroquine from its global study into experimental treatments for the coronavirus.

Cysts, Scars & Permanent Damage: The Extreme Risks Of DIY Lip Filler Pens

A blocked blood vessel almost caused a patient to lose her lip.

Maharashtra's Covid-19 count crosses 52,000-mark, death toll reaches 1,695

As many as 1,186 patients got discharged after recovering from the highly contagious disease today, taking the total number of recovered patients in the state to 15,786.On Sunday, the state recorded the biggest jump in the number of new cases in a single day with 3,041 new coronavirus patients

Coronavirus News: Beware of ravenous rats, CDC warns

The CDC is warning of "unusual or aggressive rodent behavior" among rats, starved by the coronavirus pandemic lockdown.

Coronavirus News: New York provides death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that state and local governments will provide death benefits for public heroes who died from COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic.

Powerful properties: how tobacco is being used to fight COVID-19

Futuris takes a look at how scientists in Spain are using tobacco and molecular farming to help create tailor-made vaccines and antibodies. #Futuris

‘Extra vigilance required’: COVID-19 and strokes in younger people

Stroke may be a rare manifestation of severe COVID-19 in young patients, new studies have said.

Australia's emerging flu season provides insights to U.S.

Health experts say they don't expect the coronavirus to slow down flu vaccine production in the U.S. and actually are anticipating producing more vaccines for the upcoming season.

The Latest: WHO to temporarily stop study of malaria drug

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause m

SpaceX brings renewed expectations to crewed space exploration

Americans were not meant to sit on their hands with their feet up on the coffee table. Our forebears of more than 10 generations took leaps of faith -- some by ship, some by foot and some by airplane

Pritzker issues rules as Illinois prepares for reopening

Barbers and their customers will have to wear face masks. Restaurants will be able to serve diners outdoors only, with parties no larger than six people, spaced apart. And youth sports may hold practi

Image: Hubble sees stellar glitter in a cosmic void

Unlike a spiral or elliptical galaxy, the galaxy KK 246 looks like glitter spilled across a black velvet sheet. KK 246, also known as ESO 461-036, is a dwarf irregular galaxy residing within the Local ...

Energy-recovery linear accelerator proposed for next-generation physics research

As physicists developed plans for building an electron-ion collider (EIC)—a next-generation nuclear physics facility to be built at the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory for ...

Building bricks from plastic waste

Revolutionary 'green' types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibers or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian ...

Depicting the pollution path between stratosphere and troposphere

Most studies on stratosphere and troposphere exchange (STE) are carried out using model simulations. A new study conducted by Chinese researchers directly revealed the phenomenon through in-situ-measured ...

Researchers demonstrate high-efficiency emission of dispersive wave in gas-filled hollow-core photonic crystal fibers

In the past decade, anti-resonant, hollow-core photonic crystal fibers (HC-PCFs) have become excellent platforms for studying ultrafast nonlinear optics such as ultrashort pulse compression to the single-cycle ...

Study decodes the complex autotetraploid cultivated alfalfa genome

Improvement of cultivated alfalfa (Medicago sativa), a perennial herbaceous legume and one of the most important forage crops, might be accelerated if agronomically beneficial mutations could be easily ...

Preventing infectious swine disease spread with field-based portable device

The impact of swine diseases and other livestock disease outbreaks extends beyond animal sickness and mortality in a highly interconnected world, causing major problems. Following the initial disease ...

Australia's life expectancy stagnates, inequality widens

Growing socioeconomic and geographical inequalities are contributing to a stagnation of Australian life expectancy, new research published in Australian Population Studies shows.

Applying physics to understanding the mystery of consciousness

An international study involving Monash physicists has cornered a new approach to measure consciousness, potentially changing our understanding complex neurological problems.

An under-researched mechanism in the fast-moving field of epigenetics

A key epigenetic mark can block the binding of an important gene regulatory protein, and therefore prohibit the gene from being turned off, a new UNSW study in CRISPR-modified mice—published this month ...

Genetic discovery sheds light on sodium accumulation in barley crops

An international team of scientists have identified a naturally occurring gene variation that influences sodium content in barley crops. The finding could help to advance the development of barley varieties ...

Beta Cephei-type pulsations detected in V453 Cygni

Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have detected Beta Cephei-type pulsations in an eclipsing binary system known as V453 Cygni. The finding, detailed in a paper published ...

Video: One billion stars and counting—the sky according to Gaia's second data release

Launched in 2013, ESA's Gaia satellite has been scanning the sky to measure the positions, distances and motions of more than one billion stars in our galaxy, the Milky Way. The goal of the mission is ...

Could theorized Planet 9 be a primordial black hole? Researchers propose method to find out

There are eight classical planets in our solar system, from speedy Mercury to distant Neptune. There are also numerous dwarf planets, such as Pluto and Ceres. While we continue to find more dwarf planets, ...

Nanoscale optical pulse limiter facilitated by refractory metallic quantum wells

In the past several decades, physicists have conducted deep laboratory investigations into nonlinear optics, plasma physics and quantum science using advanced high-intensity, ultrashort-pulse lasers. ...

Toxin family binds to sugar receptors on human cells to cause damage

New Griffith University research has found that sugars decorating human cells allow toxins, produced by disease-causing bacteria, to bind to human cells and cause damage or death.

New database reveals plants' secret relationships with fungi

Leiden researchers have compiled information collected by scientists over the past 120 years into a database of plant-fungal interactions. This important biological data is now freely available for researchers ...

Process to produce well-aligned CNT arrays on a 10-centimeter silicon wafer

A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in China has developed a new process to produce well-aligned carbon nanotube (CNT) arrays on a 10-centimeter silicon wafer. In their paper published ...

Work needed to reduce the negative effects of heat stress on Australian dairy cows, research reveals

Researchers have investigated the impact of heat stress in Australian dairy cows grazing summer pastures, revealing high temperature and humidity leads to a significant drop in milk production, but that ...

RDE-3 found to add pUG tails to targets of RNA interference and to transposon RNAs

A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School, Nanjing Agricultural University and the University of Wisconsin has found that the protein RDE-3 in nematode worms adds pUG tails to targets of RNA interference ...

Watching single protons moving at water-solid interfaces

The H+ proton consists of a single ion of hydrogen, the smallest and lightest of all the chemical elements. These protons occur naturally in water where a tiny proportion of H2O molecules separate spontaneously. ...

New soliton laser pulses deliver high energy in a trillionth of a second

Scientists have developed a new type of laser that can deliver high amounts of energy in very short bursts of time, with potential applications in eye and heart surgery or the engineering of delicate ...

Galactic crash may have triggered solar system formation

The formation of the Sun, the Solar System and the subsequent emergence of life on Earth may be a consequence of a collision between our galaxy, the Milky Way, and a smaller galaxy called Sagittarius, ...

Researchers discover new sex hormone

When University of Ottawa biologists Kim Mitchell and Vance Trudeau began studying the effects of gene mutations in zebrafish, they uncovered new functions that regulate how males and females interact ...

Scientists see through glass frogs' translucent camouflage

Glass frogs are well known for their see-through skin but, until now, the reason for this curious feature has received no experimental attention.

A “Replication crisis?” No! It’s Academic Demagoguery Part I

What’s the deal with the “replication crisis” in social science?

A “Replication Crisis?” No, It’s Academic Demagoguery

What’s the deal with the “replication crisis” in social science?

Brain Activity of Bodily Symptoms in Anxiety Disorders

Neuroscience research sheds light on why bodily discomfort is common in anxiety, with discussion of avenues for relief and resolution.

Avoiding Leap Frog Brain

Fatigued by conspiracy theories and fear on fear? These critical thinking strategies can help you train your brain to be a healthy "skeptimist" who avoids jumping to conclusions.

Fan Discovers Division 2 Audio Files That May Spoil Months Of Upcoming Storylines

A datamining fan has found and shared what seems to be the possible next few months of story updates for The Division 2 buried in the new Public Test Server build of the game....

Fan Discovers The Division 2 Audio Files That May Spoil Months of Upcoming Storylines

If you don't want to know the scores, look away now.

No new COVID-19 cluster reported in Singapore for the first time in more than 6 weeks

SINGAPORE: For the first time in more than six weeks, no new COVID-19 cluster was identified in Singapore on Sunday (May 24). According to data ...

Video: 7 Strange Myths Surrounding Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The blueprints for Froggy Chair are among the few

‘Remdesivir has become standard for COVID-19 treatment’

Remdesivir, an investigational malaria treatment by US-based Gilead Sciences that is increasingly being pursued as as an effective COVID-19 treatment globally, has now become the barometer for all future coronavirus treatments, according to Seoul National University Hospital on Monday. SNU Hospital and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, are two clinical trial sites for remdesivir in Korea included 73 sites ...

Itaewon cluster grows to 237, six-stage transmission confirmed

Infections linked to nightspots in the neighborhood of Itaewon continued to increase Monday, further raising the need to put a brake on the transmission chain that shows no signs of slowing. Itaewon-linked cases totaled 237 as of noon, up 12 cases from the previous day, according to health authorities. Of the total, 96 were those who had visited the infected locations, while 141 were those who were infected through ...

Coronavirus threatens to undo gains in war against single-use plastics

From the masks, gloves and gowns used on the front lines of the war against COVID-19 to food delivered in disposable plastic containers and coffee served in takeaway cups, single-use products are finding their way back into daily life in South Korea. In the face of an unprecedented health crisis, it may be understandable that the impact of disposables on the Earth becomes an afterthought. But eco-minded citizens an...

Bioneer to patent candidate materials for COVID-19 treatment

South Korean biotechnology firm Bioneer said Monday it had filed a patent application for candidate materials for COVID-19 treatment co-developed with its subsidiary siRNAgen Therapeutics. According to Bioneer, it analyzed nucleic sequences of the SARS virus and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and found matching sequences. Based on those matches, Bioneer said it created 960 candidate materials and is cur...

WHO temporarily pauses hydroxychloroquine study, citing safety concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily halting a study on hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine as potential COVID-19 treatments due to safety concerns. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced the decision on Monday, after a study published in The Lancet medical journal suggested COVID-19 patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine were more likely to die, CNN reports. The drugs were being reviewed as part of the WHO's Solidarity Trial — a coronavirus research effort involving more than 400 hospitals in 35 countries. President Donald Trump last week revealed he takes hydroxychloroquine as a preventative measure against COVID-19, despite there being no evidence of its effectiveness and the FDA cautioning against the drug due to serious side effects including abnormal heart rhythms. Meanwhile Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is touting the other drug halted in the study, chloroquine. The Data Safety Monitoring Board will review data about the drugs to assess whether they should…

Virgin Orbit's inaugural rocket launch fails

Virgin Orbit, the company founded by Richard Branson with the aim of launching smaller satellites, tried unsuccessfully on Monday to launch a rocket off the coast of Southern California. It was the company's first test launch of a new rocket, which had been in development for five years, The Associated Press reports. The rocket was released from a jet dubbed Cosmic Girl, and dropped over the Pacific Ocean. In a statement, Virgin Orbit said it could confirm a "clean release from the aircraft. However, the mission terminated shortly into the flight. Cosmic Girl and our flight crew are safe and returning to base." The company did not say what went wrong, but stated it will "learn more as our engineers analyze the mountain of data we collected today." The rocket carried a test satellite, but the purpose of the flight was to gather data on each step of the launch process. Over the weekend, Virgin Orbit executive Will Pomerantz said roughly half of all first rocket launches fail, and company CEO Dan Hart said after…

'None of us were prepared': How the pandemic is affecting foster families

Advocates say foster families are facing new challenges due to distancing requirements and other aspects of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

'I feel sad for the kids': How the pandemic is affecting foster families

Advocates say foster families are facing new challenges due to distancing requirements and other aspects of life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Canadian helps design Crayola crayon set that depicts human skin tones

A Canadian makeup developer has helped create a new line of Crayola crayons that are meant to accurately reflect human skin tones.

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19, Dr. Kamran Khan, says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks.

Family shares man's story in hopes of raising awareness of fatal heart effects of Lyme disease

A Manitoba family is sharing the story of Samuel, a healthy 37-year-old father who died from complications of Lyme disease, in the hopes of raising awareness of the rare severe cardiac outcomes that can result from the tick-borne illness.

NASA is looking for participants to isolate in a Russian lab for 8 months

NASA is seeking U.S. citizens for an eight-month study on social isolation in preparation for missions to Mars and the moon. The research is being done to study the effects of isolation and confinement as participants work to complete simulated space missions.

Has the pandemic drastically changed your financial situation? We want to hear from you

If your finances have taken a life-changing hit because of the pandemic, we want to hear from you.

Antibody treatment for COVID-19 ready for clinical trials, says Toronto scientist

A biomedical engineer at the University of Toronto says his team has developed a synthetic antibody that could help those sick with COVID-19 fight off its symptoms.

'Convincing' evidence suggests cloth masks may help reduce COVID-19 transmission

Face masks made with multiple layers of cotton cloth may help prevent further transmission of COVID-19, according to new research in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

PM says provincial reopenings can be 'confusing' after thousands pack Toronto park

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says it's natural for people to be 'a little confused' about what they can and cannot do as the economy begins to reopen, but warned that we must remain smart to avoid a resurgence of COVID-19.

Medical groups urge G20 to focus on climate change with COVID-19 aid packages

A group of medical associations representing more than 40 million health professionals from around the world is urging the G20 governments to focus on addressing public health and climate change when it comes to economic recovery packages for COVID-19.

Isolation fatigue 'partly' to blame for mass gathering at Toronto park, expert says

Bioethcitist and University of Toronto professor Kerry Bowman explains some of the psychology behind the massive crowd at Trinity Bellwoods Park last weekend.

Crowds on Lake Wylie, boaters felt safe social distancing

The only real worry out on Lake Wylie Monday is how fast people could get on the water. A lot of boaters say they feel safest on the lake since there is plenty of space.

The Clever Reason Oranges Are Sold in Red Mesh Bags

Orange citrus is almost always sold in red packaging, and the reason for that has to do with how our brains perceive color.

Largest Study Yet Finds Chloroquine Increases Risk of Death in COVID-19 Patients

We just got even more evidence that the antimalarial medications touted by President Donald Trump aren't a good bet for treating the coronavirus.

Astronomers Just Found an Extremely Rare 'Ring of Fire' Galaxy in The Early Universe

In the early days of the Universe, 10.8 billion years ago, astronomers have just found a galaxy wearing the battlescars of a cosmic brawl. It's not a blob or disc of stars, like most galaxies, but a giant doughnut - with a huge hole punched right t

80 Million Children at Risk as Pandemic Disrupts Global Vaccination Efforts

The coronavirus pandemic is putting tens of millions of children's lives at risk by disrupting routine immunisation programmes, the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF said Friday.

UAE's COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help doctors respond to coronavirus patients faster

New COVID-19 laser tests could be a gamechanger

Its speed and accuracy will help medical professionals respond to infected patients faster

Coronavirus: Why you should not dump a mask on the roadside in the UAE

A look at the health, environmental and other implications; plus, are reusable masks good?

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a nurse flying COVID-19 patients home

UAE resident travels the world transporting coronavirus-stricken patients

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

Coronavirus: Senior UAE health officials visit Expo Centre Field Hospital

Visit was undertaken to boost morale of health professionals and patients

COVID-19: UAE reports 3 deaths, 822 new coronavirus cases and 601 recoveries

UAE’s total confirmed coronavirus infections have risen to 30,307

Huge increase in demand for Walsall befriending service

A community befriending service says it has seen a huge increase in demand due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Andy Richardson: Now even cats like Felix can catch Covid-19

Animals are starting to retreat as humans emerge from lockdown. Some, however, are feeling the strain.

Could the Black Country become a cycling Yamsterdam?

As cycling becomes more popular amid the pandemic, could the Black Country become a Yamsterdam?

Survey launched over lifestyle changes amid lockdown

A survey has been launched over how people's lifestyles in the Black Country have changed over the past three months.

‘It’s given me a new lease of life’: How people are turning to allotments during lockdown

Allotments plots have been snapped up amid the coronavirus pandemic as people seek solace during the lockdown.

Busy week after Wolverhampton Council reopens tip

Recycling bosses have reported a busy week following the official reopening of one of the city’s major tips for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown was implemented.

No vaccine before end of year, claims Birmingham health chief

People should not expect a coronavirus vaccine to be found until the end of the calendar year "at the absolute earliest", Birmingham's director of public health has said.

Wolverhampton Rotary Club donates 22,000 visors in four weeks

Charities and hospitals have benefitted from the kindness and generosity of PPE donations by a Rotary club.

Andy Richardson: Now even cats like Felix can catch Covid-19

Animals are starting to retreat as humans emerge from lockdown. Some, however, are feeling the strain.

Telford firm boosts PPE supply with 3D printing

A manufacturing service provider has produced hundreds of face shields for distribution into the NHS.

Telford care home receives dose of #KindleKindness

Kindles have been donated to a care home in Telford, after a council funding campaign to tackle loneliness and isolation during lockdown.

Shropshire MP raises constituents' Cummings concerns to senior members of Government

Shropshire MP Mark Pritchard says he's made the views of his constituents clear to senior members of the Government after being bombarded with emails over Dominic Cummings' 260-mile lockdown trip.

Hopes staycations will bring boost for tourism industry hit by Covid

The county's councils are uniting in a bid to lead Shropshire's post-pandemic tourism recovery – amid suggestions that local operators could benefit from a huge rise in 'staycations'.

NIH Study Supports Wide Use Of Gilead's Remdesivir In COVID-19

The NEJM has published a detailed analysis of the NIH (NIAID) study of remdesivir, or RDV, in COVID-19, in follow-up of summary results released earlier. The la

Takeda's Approval And Other News: The Good, Bad And Ugly Of Biopharma

Takeda's brigatinib is approved for a type of non-small cell lung cancer, or NSCLC. Zealand Pharma's NDA for Hypopal rescue pen is accepted. EvoFem's contracept

Land Rover Discovery Facelift Spied For The First Time

The refreshed Discovery is set to become the first in the model’s history to gain a plug-in powertrain and this could be a prototype for that car.

Senior Living: Having a will makes good sense, but many still need one

Most people know the value of having a will, but I am still surprised by how many people who still don’t have one

Covid prevention: Is HCQ better as a prophylactic?

The medicine can now be given to asymptomatic healthcare workers working in non-Covid hospitals, frontline staff on surveillance duty in containment zones and paramilitary/police personnel who are involved in Covid-19 monitoring.

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest Update: Harsh Vardhan says when Indian vaccine candidate will enter trials

Coronavirus vaccine India Latest News Update: Financial support and regulatory clearance will be provided to those who are working on this, Vardhan said. "Out of these 14, four vaccine candidates, in the next three-five months, may enter the clinical trial stage. Right now, they are in the pre-clinical trial phase," the minister said.

Coronavirus: Bihar records 180 new COVID-19 cases, tally nearing 2,600

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of those who died due to COVID-19.

Heat wave in Delhi, IMD issues red alert! India witnessed highest temperature of the year in last two days

While heat wave conditions prevail across the northern parts of India, it may be recalled that scientists had warned earlier at the beginning of the year that 2020 would rank among the 10 warmest years on record based on the weather conditions of the first two months of the year.

COVID-19: Hamirpur district continues to have over one-fourth cases in HP

The number of infected people in Hamirpur district has risen to 63 out of total 210 in the state as of Monday morning, as per state government data.

COVID-19 complication for pregnant ladies! Placentas from positive women show injury, says study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

India manufacturing of 3 lakh PPEs, N95 masks per day! Provides around 111.08 lakh N95 masks and 74.48 lakh PPEs so far

In addition, manufacturers who have got their products qualified from these labs are also being on-boarded on Government e-Marketplace (GeM).  The manufacturers who have got PPEs qualified have been advised by the MoT to on-board on to the GeM so that the procurement by states can be carried out accordingly.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Africa mounts a robust response to COVID-19

The jury is still out as to whether the African states will be successful in containing the COVID- 19 pandemic.

Nepal reports highest single-day coronavirus surge; total cases cross 650-mark

Twenty-six people from the Rautahat district, three each from Kathmandu, Dhanusha and Kapilvastu districts were tested positive for the virus, the health ministry said in a statement.

Coronavirus: Singapore reports 344 new COVID-19 cases

The "circuit breaker" measures were first announced on April 7 and were further tightened after three weeks, with more workplaces closed and social gatherings banned.

Is the Coronavirus transmission risk less on flights? Here is what does the studies suggest

The risk is expected to be low on airplanes except in some cases if any healthy passenger is sitting near to the infected one.

ICMR: Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts

The ICMR also said testing of close contacts identified infection in presymptomatic and asymptomatic cases, and stressed that the strategy to trace and test close contacts is crucial for early identification and isolation of positive patients to prevent community transmission.

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back in the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

After 9 Years Abroad, Astronaut Launches Are Back In the U.S.A.

The blastoff this week on a SpaceX rocket—the first ever private launch—could be a big step toward commercial space travel.

China's Water Forests Bring an Artificial Order to Nature

And offer tranquility among "living fossils."

EXPLAINER | What the WHO says about smoking during Covid-19

Why the World Health Organisation (WHO) believes a French study suggesting nicotine may prevent Covid-19 infections cannot yet be trusted.

NASA astronauts will test new SpaceX capsule, execute spacewalks

ORLANDO, Fla., May 25 (UPI) -- Astronauts heading to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nine years will test SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule and perform spacewalks on the International Space Station.

Mother Nature to switch gears into summer across the Northeast to finish May

After the first two weeks of May featured well below-average temperatures across the Northeast and East Coast, Mother Nature will conclude the month on a much different note as summerlike conditions are expected to settle in.

Virgin Orbit terminates rocket launch after releasing it over the Pacific

May 25 (UPI) -- Virgin Orbit said it terminated the launch of a demonstration rocket Monday afternoon shortly after its release from the wing of a 747 jet over the Pacific Ocean.

Study reconfirms coronavirus has higher transmission rate among close contacts: ICMR

A detailed investigation of the cluster of SARS-CoV-2 infection among 16 Italian tourists and an Indian was conducted in March-April, an ICMR study published online in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR) said.

President Trump Suspends Travel from Brazil over Coronavirus Concerns

President Trump suspended travel from Brazil to the United States on Sunday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen in South America.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Questions Whether Worship Is Essential

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told reporters it is not clear worship is essential, challenging President Trump’s assertion that it is.

Report: Coronavirus Lockdown in Italy Drives 30% Increase in Divorces

Two and a half months of lockdown has pushed many Italian marriages into crisis, with a 30 percent increase in divorces, media report.

WWII Veteran Walking 100 Miles to Celebrate 100th Birthday

A World War II veteran about to turn 100 years old will walk 100 miles to raise money for those suffering financially from the coronavirus.

Ornamental garden set up at landfill site in Coonoor

NGO plans to introduce native species of flora once soil quality improves

Nagaland reports 3 COVID-19 positive cases

State has not counted patient who tested positive in Assam after being transferred by Dimapur hospital

Watch | Explained: Herd immunity and herd masking

A video explainer on herd immunity and herd masking

Father, son among four new COVID-19 patients in Kozhikode

They returned from Chennai on May 11 by a private vehicle

Lightning claimed 264 lives from Feb.-May 17

Among natural disasters, lightning is the biggest killer in India, government records have shown

Three test positive; two patients recover in central region

Samples collected from 48 people and sent to lab

All about ‘new normal’ under one umbrella

“Our New Earth”, a microsite for supporting individuals to function constructively as they try to make sense of the “new normal” amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, has been launched by Aster DM Healthcare.

High-risk wards flatten curve

However, wards with few cases initially record rise in infection

20 new cases through single source emerge in E. Godavari

In all, 31 infections were traced to a man who died on May 20

Jumbo NSCI Dome facility set to turn into COVID-19 hospital

40-bed ICU to start this week; contactless screening, consultation areas among other facilities

Safety, hygiene concerns at COVID-19 centre in Ghatkopar

Patients recovering from virus, newly infected share rooms and bathing facilities, says inmate

Infant among new COVID-19 cases

Five test positive in Palakkad

Valley doctor walking 125 miles for patients

A Valley doctor hopes to raise awareness for patient care one mile at a time.

Seven more people die with coronavirus in Wales taking total to 1,274

Meanwhile, the number of cases of the virus in Wales since the outbreak began has increased by 106 to reach 13,415

Fire at Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast being treated as accidental

A fire that broke out on Sunday, May 24, at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast, is reportedly being treated as an accident.

Fire at Bombardier plant being treated as accidental

A fire at the Bombardier Aerospace plant in Belfast is being treated as accidental.

Philippines to take part in 2 Taiwanese clinical trails for coronavirus vaccine

Philippines teams up with 2 Taiwanese organizations on clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccine

New face mask recommendations for those with asthma

With the weather changing, experts are offering new guidance on face masks for people with respiratory conditions, like asthma.

New face mask recommendations for those with asthma

With the weather changing, experts are offering new guidance on face masks for people with respiratory conditions, like asthma.

Health experts explain how to avoid fresh wave of coronavirus

Health ministry Permanent Secretary, Dr Diana Atwine, says the easing of restrictions is a welcome move for them as health professionals but urges Ugandans not to...

Health Ministry explains when Ukraine able to avoid second wave of COVID-19

Herd immunity at 95% is one of them.

Coronavirus Scotland: Heartless thieves break into car and steal toiletries destined for Uddingston hospital patients

HEARTLESS thieves broke into a car and nicked toiletries destined for Covid-19 patients at Uddingston Hsopital. The thugs forced their way into Mick McCann’s Peugeot 308 and made off with box…

Here Are Some Upsetting Parasites

The world is filled with disturbing creatures that slither, crawl, and scuttle. But few things are more dreadful to the imagination than the animals, fungi, and other assorted organisms whose sole purpose in life is to invade and feed off the lives of others. Here are some of the creepiest parasites in the animal kingdom.

Here Are Some Upsetting Parasites

The world is filled with disturbing creatures that slither, crawl, and scuttle. But few things are more dreadful to the imagination than the animals, fungi, and other assorted organisms whose sole purpose in life is to invade and feed off the lives of others. Here are some of the creepiest parasites in the animal kingdom.

Can Stress Lead to Dandruff? Here's How It Could, According to Experts

Stress can cause your body to react in a lot of unexpected ways, and believe it or not, it can also affect the health of your scalp.

Struggling With Naps and Bedtime? This Expert's Sleep-Regression Tips Can Help

Lauren Wolf, a certified infant and child sleep consultant with Lolo Lullaby, gave us some tips to help our children with sleep regression.

Column: Food grown in small indoor gardens offers big health benefits | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

During war times, governments have encouraged people to plant “victory gardens” with the goal that families could grow produce to help supply essential nutrients. In addition to fruits and vegetables being the major sources of vitamins A and C, they also provide a wide variety of nonessential but beneficial phytochemicals. These compounds often are the source of beautiful colors in these foods. In our bodies they do things like protect against oxidative stress.

Prototype vaccine protects monkeys from coronavirus | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

A prototype vaccine has protected monkeys from the coronavirus, researchers reported today, a finding that offers new hope for effective human vaccines.

SpaceX overcame parachute, thruster problems in Crew Dragon development

To get a new, state-of-the-art spacecraft ready to carry astronauts, SpaceX and NASA had to overcome problems with a technology more than a century old.

Virgin Orbit first launch attempt fails

Virgin Orbit’s LauncherOne failed to reach orbit in its first launch attempt May 25, with the mission “terminated” moments after the rocket’s release.

Indian Gives Cold Bath to Venomous King Cobra to Beat the Heat – Video

Not only humans, even reptiles are bearing the brunt of the extremely hot climate in parts of India. A video of a man showering a cobra, a highly poisonous snake, has...

Rare Albino Echidna Caught on Camera in Australia

Echidnas, sometimes known as spiny anteaters, are monotremes, egg-laying mammals just like the platypus who live in Australia and New Guinea.

Europe's First Lung Transplantation on COVID-19 Patient Successfully Conducted in Vienna

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Doctors of the Medical University of Vienna's General Hospital successfully carried out the first lung transplantation on a COVID-19 patient in...

Russian Satellite, Comet or 'UFO'? Videos of 'Epic' Fireball Seen in Australia's Sky Puzzle Netizens

The fiery show was preceded by the launch of a Russian satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome, while the third stage of the rocket's booster was expected to fall into...

Shouting and singing in crowds help Covid-19 spread, top immunologist says

Professor Luke O'Neill said studies continue to show that there is a much higher risk of catching the virus indoors rather than outdoors

'Maitri' robot to serve COVID-19 patients in Vijayawada

City-based Circuit Grid Electronics and Harsha Academy has made the 3.5-feet tall robot which has separate racks for food, water and medicine and can also be operated with a phone.

Can cough sound help COVID-19 diagnosis? Yes, says IISc, Bengaluru scientists

Similar to the dataset creation stage, the application requests for recording the voice samples, and preferably provides a score indicating the probability of Covid infection.

Indonesia looks to domestic innovations to tackle COVID-19

Indonesia is striving to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak with domestically produced innovations, but researchers say the government may face roadblocks in the mass production of such products because of the absence of pro-innovation policies.

COVID-19 patients in East Java hospital demand to be let out for Idul Fitri

COVID-19 patients at the Slamet Martodirjo regional hospital in Pamekasan, East Java, have demanded to be allowed to celebrate Idul Fitri at home with their families, with some resorting to extreme measures.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

Save Benny and Josh Landsman - Communicated Content

Help to save Benny and Josh who were diagnosed with a devastating, fatal disease called Canavan Disease two and half years ago.

Inside the Nottingham labs where drug research experts look for new treatments during pandemic

They are working together on the discovery and development of new therapeutics

India's Use Of Hydroxychloroquine Against Covid-19 May Be Unscientific, Misguided, Says Doctor Who Studied Drug Effect

A study spanning six continents, led by Dr. Mandeep Mehra, looked into the safety and benefit of using Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 patients

SpaceX readies for astronaut capsule recovery backup plan as rocket drone ship deploys to landing zone

Mission objectives of the SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2 test flight, have already commenced days ahead of the scheduled launch attempt. On Wednesday, May 27th at 4:33 pm EDT, Elon Musk’s rocket launching – and landing – company, SpaceX, will set out to achieve more firsts than it has ever attempted in one launch. The final […]

News in Pics May 25: Best photos from around the world

COVID-19 will activate old & new disputes in East Asia 

The trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic now appears to be similar across the world. That the world may be different after this pandemic is a given. What is worrying is the fact that it is shaping

Saudi Arabia will ease COVID-19 lockdown from Thursday

RIYADH: In the wake of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, governments around the world introduced strict measures to curb its spread. Due to the unavailability of a vaccine against the virus, social distancing is here to stay for the foreseeable future. And with stringent coronavirus measures, companies have made arrangements for employees to work from home. As there

Mumbai faces shortage of medical staff, hospital beds as coronavirus cases rise to 30,359; city records one-fifth of infections in India

Mumbai’s municipal authority said it had ordered public officials to take control of at least 100 private hospital beds in all 24 zones in the city of almost 20 million people to make more beds available for coronavirus patients.

Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

Osun discharges 2 COVID-19 patients, records 2 new cases

The Osun Government says it has discharged two more coronavirus patients from its isolation and treatment centre.

Nigeria coronavirus cases exceed 8,000

Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Monday announced 229 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 8,068. NCDC also announced that seven persons died from the virus complications in the last 24 hours. Totally, 233 have died as a result of the virus complication. According to […]

Sindh appeals to recovered coronavirus patients for plasma donations

Over a 100 patien­ts across the countr­y are in need of plasma therap­y, says Dr Tahir Shamsi­

Using all of our health service facilities has helped against Covid-19. Any change to that should be handled carefully

Dr Ciarán Ó Riain says the current system is necessary if we are to maintain healthcare for all and protect patients in any future infection waves.

Greater Dublin best placed to deal with post-Covid crisis due to remote working options, UCC study finds

The study warns there are regional implications due to dependency on sectors less able to work remotely and socially distance.

Clusters more likely as Ireland begins to re-open but it wouldn't 'necessarily mean things are not working'

Dr Tony Holohan said it’ll be up to health authorities to interpret data and explain it the public if cases begin to rise again.

Oldest Near Full Length HIV-1 Genome Found From 1966

A near-complete HIV genome sequence has been found in one of 1,600 tissue samples collected in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, in the 1960s. Dating

Astronomers See “Sparkles” Around The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers are aware the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way occasionally flares due to clouds of material suddenly being absorbed. The

New Study Categorizes All The Unexplainable Experiences Produced By Psychedelic Drugs

Psychedelics drugs are increasingly being studied for their potential to treat depression and other mental health issues, although little attention has bee

Researchers Reveal How Glass Frogs Use Their Translucent Skin As Camouflage

To be a perfectly “invisible” animal is the ultimate goal in the camouflage game. Many aquatic animals achieve this complete transparency because light tra

It’s The Final Countdown For Launch Of First Crewed Mission From US Soil In A Decade

In less than 24 hours, astronauts are scheduled to soar to space from US soil for the first time since the last Space Shuttle departed almost a decade ago.

Cuban health workers receiving training on WC’s health system today

The group of 28 healthcare workers will be deployed to two field hospitals. The province is in the process of completing the facilities that will be used to treat patients.

A New Apparatus for Design Education: An Inside Look at SCI-Arc's EDGE Master Program

SCI-Arc’s Master of Science in Design Theory and Pedagogy is a one-year program that addresses the growing ambiguity between practice and academia...

A New Apparatus for Design Education: An Inside Look at SCI-Arc's EDGE Master Program

SCI-Arc’s Master of Science in Design Theory and Pedagogy is a one-year program that addresses the growing ambiguity between practice and academia...

Researchers Control Monkeys' Decisions With Bursts of Ultrasonic Waves

High-frequency sound waves aimed at specific brain regions can influence monkey behaviour, according to a new study. The finding complicates our conceptions of free will, but this research could yield new insights into the brain and new treatments for disorders such as addiction.

Ancient cave paintings discovered in western Thailand

Archaeologists announced Sunday the discovery of ancient murals estimated to be up to 3,000 years old in a cave in the west of Thailand The newly discovered cave paintings, some seven meters long, were found in a cave at the Khao Sam Roi Yod...

On this day: John F Kennedy pledges that the US would have a man land on the moon

Fifty-nine years ago today, on May 25, 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave a historic speech to a joint session of Congress that would set the United States on a course to land on the moon. Kennedy called for an ambitious space exploration program, including not only missions but to put astronauts on the moon...

Dashed Hopes: How Nigerian Research Agencies Spent N500m On Clinical Trials Of Local Drugs With No Commercial Output

The Civic Media Lab found that Nigerian government budgeted for a total of eight human-related clinical trials of locally produced drugs between 2015 and 2019 with no evidence of commercial output.

Inside the Industry: The future of fitness with The Coaches' Lab

In this episode, we explore another public space that will be fundamentally altered by the COVID-19 pandemic – the gym

Mindanao's trademark abaca paper is now a face mask

Tests by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 10 show that the abaca fiber mask has a filtration rate 7 times better than cloth masks and has lower water absorption than N95 masks

WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns

(UPDATED) WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the decision comes after the publication of a study in the Lancet indicating that using the drug on COVID-19 patients could increase their likelihood of dying

COVID-19 cases in Nigeria double almost every week — but there is good news

Cases of COVID-19 have at least doubled almost every week since the outbreak of the disease in Nigeria back in February, TheCable

COVID-19: WHO suspends chloroquine trial

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced a “temporary pause” in its solidarity trial on the use of hydroxychloroquine for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Tedros Ghebreyesus, the WHO director-general, made

Coronavirus: 8 more lives lost as deaths of confirmed Covid-19 patients reach 514

A further eight people who tested positive for coronavirus have died, according to the Department of Health.

Two more cases of COVID-19 detected in Latvia

Latvia recorded two more case of COVID-19 on May 25, increasing the total number of cases from 1,047 on Sunday to 1,049 on Monday.

Two new cases of COVID-19 detected at FMC Abeokuta

Barely 24 hours after the confirmation of three new coronavirus cases and one death at he Federal Medical Centre , Idi- Aba Abeokuta, the the facility again

MAMAMOO's Moon Byul is all alone in MV teaser for 'Absence'

MAMAMOO's Moon Byul has dropped her comeback MV teaser.On May 26 KST, the MAMAMOO member revealed the MV teaser for "Absence", the title …

A Bet Over Animal Crossing: New Horizons Screwed Me Out of £30

You got me again, Animal Crossing.

Nigeria confirms 313 more COVID-19 cases, total infections now 7,839

Coronavirus cases in Nigeria have continued to increase with the confirmation of 313 new cases of COVID-19 by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control on Sunday.

Young man beats brain cancer twice, graduates university, starts a business

The length at which a person's determination and hard work can bring about great achievements can be astounding. King T's story is a life-changing inspiring one

591 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported 591 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,095 samples tested in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 11,582.

591 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Public Health on Monday reported 591 new cases of COVID-19 out of 1,095 samples tested in the last 24 hours, bringing the total to 11,582.

Kabul Residents, Heeding Health Advice, Stay Home for Eid

The Eid celebration this year for Afghans was different as they were less inclined to visit friends and families, not least because it was against the government's strict lockdown rules for

Kabul Residents, Heeding Health Advice, Stay Home for Eid

The Eid celebration this year for Afghans was different as they were less inclined to visit friends and families, not least because it was against the government's strict lockdown rules for

Profile: Afghan Ambulance Crew Faces COVID-19

Herat's ambulance workers are on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, transporting many infected people to the hospitals in this western province, a hotspot of the epidemic.

Profile: Afghan Ambulance Crew Faces COVID-19

Herat's ambulance workers are on the frontlines of the fight against the coronavirus, transporting many infected people to the hospitals in this western province, a hotspot of the epidemic.

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Herat Roads Crowded During Eid Despite Lockdown

Despite orders of provincial officials in Herat--a COVID-19 hotspot--to stay locked-down and practice social distancing, footage shows crowded roads and streets during the Eid holiday. 

Government wants to launch a satellite to help South African students study remotely

As the country’s universities prepare for the move towards level 3 lockdown, the government is looking at possible technologies which could help improve remote-learning in the country, says minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology Blade Nzimande,

Scientists discover giant fiery doughnut-shaped galaxy

(CNN) — A team of scientists has discovered a galaxy that looks like a “cosmic ring of fire” and could help us understand more about how galactic...

Health organisations say children under one at risk of diseases amid COVID-19

GENEVA, Switzerland (CMC) — Several health organisations are warning that children ...

A model that estimates tactile properties of surfaces by analyzing images

The ability to estimate the physical properties of objects is of key importance for robots, as it allows them to interact more effectively with their surrounding environment. In recent years, many robotics ...

Minds behind pandemic predicting algorithm already thinking about future beyond COVID-19

OTTAWA — The Canadian researcher who was among the first to predict the deadly spread of COVID-19 says the world needs to change the way it monitors for and reacts to disease outbreaks. Dr. Kamran Khan set out to make a “smoke alarm” that would detect disease outbreaks around the world when he created his …

Safe STI tests available as B.C. continues to see syphilis outbreak

The province's top doctor says it's safe now for anyone needing to get tested for sexually transmitted infections to visit a health clinic.

Risks complicate reopenings as WHO warns 1st wave not over

BANGKOK — The risks of reigniting coronavirus outbreaks are complicating efforts to fend off further misery for the many millions who have lost jobs, with a top health expert warning that the world is still in the midst of a “first wave” of the pandemic. “Right now, we’re not in the second wave. We’re right …

Fewer than a thousand Covid-19 patients in hospital

There was no change in the number of Covid-19 patients being treated in intensive care on Monday, which remained level at 223. There were 756 people being treated for the disease in other hospital

Don’t view Covid-19 diagnosis as an end: Survivor

Junior engineer in BMC who beat the disease is now helping build 1,200-bed isolation centre

Mira Bhayandar: 34 new COVID-19 positive cases, 2 deaths; more relaxations from Wednesday

Continuing with the spurt in the spread of coronavirus cases in the Mira Bhayandar area, the metropolitan satellite township reported 34 new COVID-19 positive cases on Monday while two patients succumbed to the infection.

Irish nurse turned MP calls for joined-up healthcare approach to pandemic

AN IRISH MP who returned to nursing to support the battle against Covid-19 believes health and social care must become “one united front” to overcome the virus. Maria Caulfield, the Conservative MP for Lewes, returned to the NHS in March as a cancer nurse treating patients with Covid-19 at the Royal Marsden Hospital in Brompton. She had answered the appeal by Health Secretary Matt Hancock for former doctors and nurses to help support medical efforts during the coronavirus outbreak. Ms Caulfield, who was born in Wandsworth, London in 1973, to parents who came to Britain in the 1950s from counties Longford and Cork, has seen first-hand the need for a ‘joined-up’ social welfare system that would see both care homes and hospitals working in tandem. She told The Irish Post: “When the coronavirus crisis first hit, it was clear the NHS was going to come under huge pressure. Advertisement “I wanted to do my bit to help out. I still had my nursing registration and so I returned to my old hospital working on the wards.…

Arabian Sea may throw in own surprise ahead of monsoon

Cyclonic circulation off Kerala coast bears watching

SARS-COV-2 has mutated 11 times so far: ICMR study

45.7% of samples from India belong to prevalent A2a type

Alpaca therapy - Around The Web

In his years of bringing alpaca therapy to everyone who needs it through his organization Woolley Animals, Stuart Woolley of Devon, England has found that alpacas “bring the best out of people.” Therapy alpacas provide care for a vast range of people: from children with ADHD or autism, to elderly patients in hospice

Good time for pre-approval? - The Mortgage Gal

If you are laid off right now due to the virus, or maybe working from home with your life a bit upside down, looking into mortgage pre-approval might be the furthest thing from your mind.

Observing moths, one of the most diverse animal groups on the planet

Moths occur in a wide variety of habitats, occurring from the shoreline right up to our mountain tops. They vastly outnumber butterflies in terms of the number of species found in Scotland.

£500,000 grant awarded to Dundee universities for memory-boosting teaching research

A unique teaching method using memory-boosting techniques in Dundee has been awarded a £500,000 grant.

Coronavirus: Ninewells ward re-opened after Covid 19 closure

NHS Tayside has re-opened a haemotology ward at Ninewells Hospital to new admissions in the wake of a temporary closure due to Covid-19. Ward 34 had been closed to new patients as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus.

New ‘Positively PKAVS’ podcast recognises mental health during Mental Health Awareness Week

A Perthshire charity has commemorated Mental Health Awareness Week by dedicating its weekly podcast to discussing the issue.

Ukraine's Mriya giant brings medical cargo to Canada to fight COVID-19 (Photo, video)

The total weight of the batch is 130 tonnes.

Lviv launches high accuracy antibody testing, using ELISA method

The first batch of ELISA tests are being provided to paramedics at the city's medical emergency hospital.

Andhra Pradesh: Giant Flying Squirrel Spotted in Maredumilli forest

In rare photographic evidence ever found in two Telugu states, a seasoned birder from Andhra Pradesh has captured an Indian

Movement-based yoga can significantly improve mental health: Aus researchers

Movement-based yoga can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in people during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, according to Australian researchers.

Covid-19 outbreak: Two new confirmed infections on Sun.; no related fatalities reported

Just two new confirmed coronavirus infections were reported in Greece on Sunday, over the previous 24 hours, while no related fatalities were recorded.

Russia to build space station, saying ISS becoming obsolete

Russia plans to build a new space station because the current International Space Station will last only another decade at most, the head of...

COVID-19: WHO advises on healthy diets - The Nation

Eating healthy diet is important during the COVID-19 pandemic as food and drink can affect the body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover..

Essential Science: Round-up of COVID-19 drug developments

For this week's Essential science column, we delve into the latest research on the quest to develop drugs to help combat COVID-19 symptoms or to eliminate the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus itself.

Hospitals beset by gloom as COVID-19 subdues Eid celebrations

When Aminul Islam tested positive for the novel coronavirus on May 24, he was immediately admitted to the Bangladesh Kuwait Government Friendship Hospital specialising in treating COVID-19 patients.

20 Impudent Animals Who Do Not Care About the Standards of Decency

When getting ready to have a pet, we all establish some rules of behavior in our house: no cats on the table, chewing furniture is not allowed, plants are not toys, etc. Cats and dogs, however, have their own unique understanding of the words “order” and “decency.” That’s why we sometimes catch them breaking the rules. We at Bright Side know that cats like to mess around with house plants, and dogs find playing with mud attractive. But here are some pictures of animals doing things you’d never expect them to do.