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10 top tips for buying a drone this Christmas
Drone technology is increasingly popular, and many people may be looking forward to getting a drone this Christmas. But many are also unaware of the rules governing drones.
Tourists' presence might accelerate Antarctica's demise
A 40% increase in the number of tourists to Antarctica this year could lead to accelerated environmental degradation of the vulnerable region say scientists.
Beauty products - know the risks of using it | TheHealthSite.com
Beauty products - All of us use a liberal amount of beauty products. But have you ever paused to ask yourself the health ramifications of using these?
Cutting Edge: 3D Printing goes multi
Harvard University researchers have given 3D Printing, a breakthrough in itself, a breakthrough of its own. They found a way to 3D printers to use multiple novels and multiple materials, resulting in
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Lagos, Nigeria | AFP | John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding specialist laughed as other boats jostled for space between rows of …
Caritas supports Samoa in the face of measles outbreak
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Breasts - Know 6 Strang Facts About Boobs | TheHealthSite.com
Breasts - Know 6 Facts About Boobs come in a wide range of shapes and sizes.Read few strange facts about human breasts at thehealthsite.com
Ancient Armenian Female Warrior Suffered Hatchet Wounds And Arrow Blow Before Death
More than 2,000 years ago, a young Armenian woman found herself at the forefront of a battle. Now, her newly unearthed remains are allowing archaeologists
How to Actually Promote Diversity in STEM
The future depends on a robust scientific workforce, but millions of minority students are massively underrepresented in these fields.
Eat At Trivandrum launches website and loyalty programme
The group, launched in 2015, invites members to write in or record food reviews
Controversial new Littleborough housing estate given go-ahead despite flooding fears
Rochdale Council's planning committee approved the 96 home scheme
The Startling Low Bar to Ace a Fingerprint Examiner’s Proficiency Test
One wrong match could send an innocent person to prison or see a killer go free. But it doesn’t take much to qualify as an expert.
Conference on Digital Humanities
Issues, challenges and opportunities discussed
NHS Tayside starts review of at-risk GP surgeries
Follows abrupt closure of Bridge of Earn practice
Mbombela schools at capacity for 2020
About six hundred learners, mostly grade ones, remain without placement in the Lowveld for 2020.
Video: How the BMW Intelligent Emergency Call system works
The BMW Intelligent Emergency Call system has been implemented on BMWs over the last 10 years on various versions. See a demo of the system
Clinic opens to solve men's sexual health issues, 100% money back guarantee
A New men’s only clinic that specializes in providing trusted solutions for men suffering from erectile dysfunction, low testosterone, low libido, low reproductive fluid and other male infertility issues has commenced in Lagos.
Herbs and hotels: The small businesses helping revive rural Portugal
PORTO, Nov 29 — After Bruno Vargas and his wife had their first baby, they wanted a quieter life. So, they left their home in Angola and returned to his native region in Portugal’s rural interior to set up an organic herbs company. The remote Santarem district of central Portugal is known for...
New Strawberry-Flavored H.I.V. Drugs for Babies Are Offered at $1 a Day
Thousands of infants are doomed to early deaths each year, in part because pediatric medicines come in hard pills or bitter syrups that need refrigeration.
Young age no barrier for heart disease
A heart attack can occur at any age, even among seemingly young and healthy adults, writes Meera Murugesan.
What Happens To Your Body When You’re Dehydrated?
Water is essential for human life. It accounts for for 50-70% of our body weight and is crucial for most bodily functions....
Ask an expert: 'My toxic boss is causing my panic attacks'
Q: I am 27, with a good career and a wonderful husband. But my work life is a mess.
Our fear of China is not loathing
Australia's leaders are right to keep their cool on China, but they must respond to the regime's intrusions into our democratic and other institutions.
A Limerick hospital nurse: Staff ‘cannot cope’ with the stress
Overcrowding at UHL: ‘I’ll be honest – there is no dignity for patients on trolleys’
The Liveris Formula: Dow’s Inclusive Capitalism
Parasites have a certain weight in history. Donors to a system, a state, a company, always claim to be giving back what they advertise as their hard earned cash. Andrew N. Liveris is one such character. Former CEO of the Dow Chemical corporation, he is a face associated with a company that was responsible for manufacturing the defoliating Agent Orange and napalm.
Concerns that thousands spent on Jobseekers forced to do JobPath programme for a fourth time
The two private companies operating JobPath have been paid €207m.
6 signs you probably need a financial adviser, even if you think you don't
If you don't have someone managing your money and you don't know how to do it yourself, it's harder to reach long-term goals like retirement.
Health crisis moves from tragedy to farce
GOVERNMENT has failed to solve its impasse with medical doctors, who have withdrawn services from the country's major hospitals for 89 days today. While the cou...
Farmers battle 'worst autumn in memory' to get seeds planted and crops out of the ground
Crop growing across East Anglia has been severely disrupted by prolonged wet weather - and there are fears the effects will continue to be felt next year.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
Code for Africa, a South Africa based NGO wants to put Makoko, a floating slum in Lagos, Nigeria on the map using drones.
Climate change 'tipping points' too close for comfort
Locked inside the tundra of Russia, Alaska and Canada, for example, is twice as much CO2 and methane as there is already in the atmosphere. If humanity cannot manage...
Buckingham Palace is hiring a 'Director of Royal Travel' to make sure the royals take cost-effective, environmentally-friendly trips, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - The position within the royal household comes with a generous salary of up to $110,000, according to the job advertisement.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
That Recruitment Letter From Harvard Probably Doesn’t Mean Much
Especially if you’re African-American, according to a new study.
Link Ghana to empower over 2,000 vulnerable out of school girls
news, story, article
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
How terminal illness can get you into debt
Being diagnosed with a terminal illness is terrifying anyway, let alone went you have to think about money.
A chemical pregnancy is a miscarriage, but doctors say it’s a good sign if you’re trying to get pregnant
Conception doesn’t always lead to a baby. Sometimes pregnancy ends quickly on its own.
Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
Prof D. Chen-Yi Lee, National Chiao Tung University in Taiwan, provides details about the project Toward Mobile Health-Care with Medical-IoT Devices
Party lines: five writers' verdicts on the election manifestos
Time for ‘real change’? ‘Unleash’ Britain’s potential? And what does ‘Wales, it’s us’ mean? Five writers tear apart the party manifestos to show what they’re actually saying
Anti-Abortion Bill Requires Doctors to Perform Procedure That They Say Does Not Exist
Lawmakers in the Ohio State Legislature recently introduced an anti-abortion bill which forces doctors to “re-implant an ectopic pregnancy” into a woman’s uterus or face a felony “abortion murder” charge. However, according to doctors, there is a substantial problem with the bill – no such procedure exists in medical science.
UK medics fight deadly measles outbreak in Samoa
UK medics will help save lives in Samoa where a fatal outbreak of measles is affecting thousands of people.
Breast milk may help prevent heart disease in premature babies: Study
Identifying the key components within breast milk that result in improved heart health could pave the way for a more targeted approach to long-term cardiovascular wellbeing for those born prematurely, according to the researchers.
4 Big Mistakes Technical Founders Make
No one is perfect. If you're a technical founder, you should pay attention to this list.
Norovirus outbreaks confirmed in South Devon
Cases have been confirmed at hospitals and care homes in the area
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
Healthy coral sounds lure fish back to abandoned reefs, study finds
With global heating damaging corals worldwide, experts find potential tool in ‘acoustic enrichment’ to recolonise reefs
AI Takes on Popular Minecraft Game in Machine-Learning Contest
The MineRL competition encourages coders to devise programs that learn by example
Antarctica, 'heart of the Earth' needs protection: Expert
PUNTA ARENAS, Chile: It may be remote and uninhabited but Antarctica is suffering from man's activities, says the director of the Chilean ...
A network of cables at the bottom of the ocean is helping scientists detect earthquakes
Internet submarine cables will be used to detect earthquakes, A team of researchers has revealed how to easily set up an underwater earthquake detectors
'Sci-fi' electrode sleeve offers new hope for millions of paralysis patients
Cutting-edge technology is giving new hope to millions of people living with paralysis across the United States. Researchers at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research have successfully developed a light-weight, wearable electrode sleeve that regulates and triggers finger movement in quadriplegics.
Inheritance should be a windfall, not part of retirement plan, experts say
'The difficulty with inheritance is: you don't know at that point in time what's going to happen,' said Tony Maiorino, head at RBC Wealth Management Services
Failing private school in Exeter is visited for third time this year by Ofsted
Some windows leading onto the roof were not secured consistently and a hazardous cleaning agent was found unlocked and accessible to pupils
Boris would have been as useful as a melting ice sculpture at the climate debate
CAROLINE LUCAS: Boris Johnson accuses MPs of dither and delay over Brexit - that is precisely his approach to the climate crisis.
3 Reasons To Add Low Impact Cardio Into Your Workout Routine
Anyone want to go for a stroll?
Targeting consumers in a fake world
As brands embrace hyper-personalisation, are they actually improving customer experience or losing the human touch?
Soyinka reacts to misleading information over his battle with cancer
NIGERIA'S first Nobel laureate, Wole Soyinka, has come forward to address misleading news circulating in media platforms across the country
Is virtue signalling a perversion of morality?
Virtue signalling has been called out for its alleged hypocrisy. But is it, in fact, a true sign of morality?
The Case Of The Pirated Blueberries: Courts Flex New Muscle To Protect Plant Breeders’ Intellectual Property
A few weeks ago, the Federal Court of Australia ordered a farmer in New South Wales to pay $290,000 to a blueberry-producing company because he had grown and sold a proprietary variety of the fruit without permission....
Volkswagen South Africa told to pull ‘sexist’ advert for Amarok V6 bakkie...
The Advertising Regulatory Board has called on Volkswagen SA to withdraw a radio advertisement for the Amarok V6 after a complaint branded it "sexist”.
These female African scientists have changed the world in various ways
Women have been responsible for some of the most important scientific revolutions that shaped the modern world. From Marie Curie’s discoveries about radiation to Grace Hopper’s groundbreaking work on computer programming, and Barbara McClintock’s pioneering approach to genetics. But too often their stories aren’t just about the difficulties they faced in cracking some of the toughest problems in science, but also...
Arlene Dickinson's new book tackles the difficult art of reinvention
Of the many conclusions Arlene Dickinson shares in her book, Reinvention: Changing Your Life, Your Career, Your Future, the most surprising may be the one she came to after taking a hard look at he…
No matter your age, it's the quality of friendships that matters, not quantity
New research about relationships backs up this age-old adage.
Energy reduction for town planning
Hot Property: Black or dark roofs may be a fashion statement but draw and retain a huge heat load from the sun.
"A Stroke Of Bad Luck" Pushed Neanderthals Into Extinction, Says New Study
What killed off the Neanderthals? It’s often posed that the Neanderthals, our heavy-browed cousins that stomped around Europe and western Asia until 40,000
The Bedpan: The NHS has been politically neutralised
This week: John McTernan
'New home test can detect aggressive prostate cancer'
A new test can detect signs of prostate cancer using urine samples collected at home, according to a study which could predict whether patients will require treatment for the disease up to five years earlier than current methods.
AI can increase people's wellbeing but potential dangers remain
A delegation of members of the European Economic and Social Committee visited three Finnish technological hubs to assess the potential benefits and dangers of artificial intelligence for our society.
College and council join forces to launch courses in the community
New scheme will see West Lothian College offer courses in the community in partnership with West Lothian Council
The Northrop YF-23 Stealth Fighter: The Killer Jet the Air Force Said No To
The F-22 made it obsolete.
Swift Operations Forum Europe 2019, Amsterdam - Day 2 report
With the accelerating pace of transformation in financial services, day two of SOFE 2019 explored the direction of travel financial institutions should embark on in order to thrive in this new world.
America's Kids Need to Understand Why the President Is Being Impeached
Students should learn about impeachment in school—here’s how to make it work.
Scottish meat doesn’t cost the Earth
Find out why Scotland’s weather and landscape is perfect for cattle and sheep.
How Exactly Is Kombucha Made?
Kombucha is purported to have various health benefits but what proof is there for these claims?
"Problematic Smartphone Usage" is the New Scourge of the Kids
Psychiatric experts have got together to declare that smartphone addiction appears to be a very real thing, with research backing this up by identifying symptoms of "problematic smartphone usage" and behaviours mirroring those of addicts in nearly a quarter of young people. But will they still turn out OK and like normal adults?
Pandora’s Box: Potentially Hazardous Seismic Faults Spotted Off California Coast
Such blindspots don't appear to be a rare occurrence even in over-researched areas, with concerns mounting about how to come up with an early tsunami or earthquake warning system to safeguard densely-populated places.
NASA intends to purchase seats on commercial space flights
NASA has confirmed its intention to buy seats on possible private space missions, to support its “low-Earth orbit commercialisation goals”.
Nine of TIME’s Top 100 Inventions Come From the Holy Land
Almost one-in-ten of the top innovations from around the world come from the tiny State of Israel.
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
Related stories about miscarriage and pregnancy:
Business Insider - A chemical pregnancy happens when an egg and a sperm combine, but no embryo forms. You can still get a positive pregnancy test result.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Getting the measure of fermented foods
Research Lives: John Leech, PhD researcher at APC Microbiome Ireland
Mandatory course on ‘social responsibility and community engagement’ for UG, PG students soon
Students will be awarded credits for participating in such activities ranging from research projects to teaching, under this new curriculum. Under this, students will learn local wisdom from the community, understand their problems and can collectively devise solutions for the same.
5 of the Most Popular Questions on Emotional Intelligence, Answered
Emotions are beautiful--they make us human. But they can also lead to major regrets if we allow them to control us.
Nearly 2 million new HIV infections globally in 2018 | IOL News
The Joint United Nations Programme has revealed that there was an estimated 1.7 million new HIV infections globally in 2018 ...
Why Serving Plant-Based Burgers Could Get Restaurants Sued
This Impossible Whopper fight could be a lawsuit of unintended consequences for vegans and vegetarians.
What Racial Discrimination Will Look Like in 2060
As biracial people become increasingly common in America, bias based on perceived rather than actual identity will too
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
LAGOS (Nigeria), Nov 29 — John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos. The waterway is “like a boulevard, there’s always traffic here,” the computer coding...
POINT OF VIEW: ‘BEF’ reshaping Nigeria visual art
The arts industry in Nigeria, visual arts precisely, has begun to attract attention. This is as a result of efforts made by the Ben Enwonwu Foundation (BEF)
Scientists spot black hole so huge it 'shouldn't even exist' in our galaxy
Astronomers have discovered a black hole in the Milky Way so huge that it challenges existing models of how stars evolve, researchers said Thursday.
Marine Conservation Zones: Protecting our seas
Here, Joan Edwards, Director of Living Seas at The Wildlife Trusts shares her thoughts on the UK announcement of 41 new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs)
Demand for Certified Energy Advisors powers success for OC alumnus - Campus Life
Okanagan College Media Release
Dropping fizzy drinks from your diet could help you lose weight ahead of Christmas
If you're struggling to lose weight there could be a simple fix
Why We Strike Again
For more than a year, children and young people from around the world have been striking for the climate. We launched a movement that defied all expectations, with millions of people lending their voices – and their bodies – to the cause. We did this not because it was our dream, but because we didn’t see anyone else taking action to secure our future. And despite the vocal support we have received from many adults – including some of the world’s most powerful leaders – we still don’t. Striking is not a choice we relish; we do it because we see no other options. We have watched a string of United Nations climate conferences unfold. Countless negotiations have produced much-hyped but ultimately empty commitments from the world’s governments – the same governments that allow fossil-fuel companies to drill for ever-more oil and gas, and burn away our futures for their profit.
Drone project aims to put floating Lagos slum on map
John Eromosele records the coordinates of a bustling canal on his smartphone from aboard a dug-out canoe navigating the floating slum of Makoko in Nigerian megacity Lagos.
TECT sole sponsor of region’s Rescue Helicopter
TECT, a longtime supporter of the Bay of Plenty Coastal rescue helicopter service, have recently become sole naming right sponsor.
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - captionDemocratic presidential candidate, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) speaks to her supporters after officially filing to be on the ballot for the New Hampshire state primary at the State House on…. Read more at businessinsider.sg
The Uganda Museum is a gem
The Uganda Museum building is one of only 10 final recipients of the 2020 Getty Foundation $135,000 (about sh500m).
Hamilton is the place to play!
Hamilton City Council was recognised at the New Zealand Recreation Awards held last night (Thursday 28 November) for its innovative Play Strategy which focuses on making Hamilton a great place for everyone to play.
Trigger warnings don’t help people cope with distressing material
Imagine you're a lecturer teaching a celebrated novel that features violent scenes – say, F Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby (1925).
Local knowledge and international expertise for trial
A significant milestone has been achieved as Timaru approaches its 2020 on-demand public transport trial, with the completion of contracts for both the technology provider and the vehicle operator.
Wild snow leopard's vision restored after world-first cataract surgery
A wild snow leopard found injured and unable to see has had its vision restored after Chinese veterinarians removed a cataract in what they say is a world-first surgical procedure.
‘Speedy’ diarrhoea diagnosis test developed by UK doctors
Researchers at University Hospital Southampton say the test will ‘revolutionise’ treatment.
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
Malaysians are an extremely worried lot, says a survey
WWF India Job Senior Project Officer 2019
Human-elephant conflict (HEC) threatens the lives and livelihoods of both humans and Asia’s elephants, constituting one of the most serious threats
Ordinary Zimbabweans say 'THE' Government rather than 'OUR'
Zimbabwe is buffeted by lack of cohesion, it is buffeted by incapacitation, and it is buffeted by intra-party politics, indecisiveness and inconsistencies.Polit...
Grow up New Zealand
It’s time for us to grow up and move on as a country. That is why I support changing our flag and becoming a republic.
Moodwork, Parisian startup improving employee wellbeing, raises €2 million to conquer Europe
Moodwork, the French startup improving employee wellbeing, has completed a round of €2 million, led by Newfund, an investment fund specializing in seed. The funding will allow Moodwork to reach companies across the whole of Europe and tackle new sectors.
The Purpose Of A Business
Is the purpose of a business just to make money?
Using classrooms to defeat the rising levels of poor mental health in young people
Lloyd Coldrick, Managing Director of Cobus, discusses how classrooms are being designed to improve poor mental health and physical wellbeing in young people
NASA Special Missions to Find Out What Makes Gadgets Work Strangely at Earth's Poles
For years, researchers have been puzzled by a mysterious phenomenon occurring above the North and South Poles, as something interferes with devices using radio or satellite connections. Scientists suggest that the answer to this has to do with the polar cusps – funnel-like entrances for solar winds.
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Co-operative housing the future in the Eastern Bay
Legacy systems, digital skills shortages a big thumbs down in APS report
State of the Service census lays bare the struggle to transform.
Frantz Fanon was literally the brain behind modern-day black emancipation – Here’s why
When Robert Nesta Marley asked Africans and people of African descent to “emancipate yourselves from mental slavery”, one would argue the Rastafarian prophet was channeling his inner Frantz Fanon. In fairness, many Pan-Africanists channel their inner Fanon without actually knowing much or anything about Fanon. To many minds, he is the 20th century’s best black...
Editorial: Food requires more than thanks
In keeping with the spirit of the holiday we reflect on what’s behind the feast so many of us enjoyed and too many of us take for granted. The availability and sustainability of good food is not guaranteed.
Democrats are running into Trump's economic buzzsaw
If you're a president who promised to make America great again, and the unemployment rate falls to its lowest level since the early 1950s, it looks like you're making American great again
Is inheritance in my bank account covered by the state guarantee? Liam Croke lets you know
Q: Liam, I received an inheritance from my late mother’s estate and the amount is significant. It’s going to be deposited into my account and I’m not sure what I’m going to do ...
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education
Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.
How To Be A Great Investor, Part 5: Think Probabilistically
Outlines how to think probabilistically about the chances of a new factor’s or a new strategy’s success.Discusses the problems of optimization.Explains why it’s a mistake to estimate an “expected retu
Arrayjet secures new contract to provide SciLifeLab with microarray technology for proteomics research
Arrayjet, the Scottish-based microarray instrumentation company, has secured a GBP250,000 contract to provide the Swedish SciLifeLab - the national hub for molecular bioscience in Sweden - with microarray technology to provide further analytical information for mapping the human protein atlas.
Op-ed: Assuring women, young girls a life free from violence should be everyone’s business
Solomon Ayele Dersso (PhD) & Aya Chebbi, for Addis Standard Addis Abeba, November 29/2019 – Violence, weather in the form of verbal abuse, online trolls, sexual harassment, physical assault or rape, remains to be the most common form of oppression that women and young girls face. It is so pervasive. ...
3,500-year-old skull and femur found in Hittite city of Sapinuwa in breakthrough discovery
Archaeologists have made a breakthrough discovery in central Anatolia from an ancient civilization that cremated and hid its dead, possibly shedding light...
Virtual reality becomes more real
Scientists from the Skoltech ADASE (Advanced Data Analytics in Science and Engineering) lab have found a way to enhance depth map resolution, which should make virtual reality and computer graphics more ...
Teaching unions criticise Tory plan for snap Ofsted visits
Party has proposed longer inspections carried out at no notice for schools in England
World’s First-Ever HIV Positive Sperm Bank Is Now Accepting Donations
The bank aims to give those with HIV the same opportunities as everyone else.
Number of children requiring treatment for cannabis misuse failed to improve in the last 3 years
Public Health England has today revealed that a staggering 12,702 young people entered treatment last year because of problems with cannabis.
Divorce rates fall to lowest since 1971
But the number of same sex couples splitting up has risen by more than a quarter, figures show.
New equipment brings improved imaging to radiology
Patients will benefit from faster, clearer imaging with the arrival of new equipment in the radiology department at Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
Anyone for Goulash? Why We Need to Talk About Hungarian Communism
The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has been marked by some very simplistic analysis and lots of sweeping generalisations about the ‘evils’ of communism. A new book, on everyday life in Hungary in the 1970s and 80s, provides some counter-balance to the dominant narrative.
Protein Powder can boost your weight loss and overall health
The link between protein intake and wellness - busting some mythsHow do you know you are getting enough protein?Is the protein you consume enough to keep you fit?The fight to stay fit consumes us all,
'My wallet or my health': Saskatchewan patients call for insulin pump funding
"This sounds weird, but I really don't have a Plan B if it fails," he admitted. "I don't know what I'd do."
Men born from older mothers at risk of heart problems
Researchers have found that placenta changes could suggest that male offspring are more at risk of heart problems later on in life
Good Weekend's Who Mattered 2019: Education
Peter Shergold: this university chancellor's reforms "could be felt in schools, universities and workplaces for decades". Plus: Geoff Masters and Vicki Baczynskyj.
With limited water supply, public urged to conserve water
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), National Water Resources Board (NWRB), and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Friday urged the public to conserve water as there is currently a limited supply of it.
Why Bailouts Are The Solution For Companies That Are Too Big To Fail
Ideal regulators may reduce the necessity of a bailout; but they may still be required in times of extreme duress.
Normalizing Cannabis Retail With Nicole Fox (Podcast Transcript)
Nicole Fox is founder and CEO of Aeon Botanika, a wellness cannabis company in LA, and has been a cannabis activist since 2003. She co-founded two of the first dispensaries in LA, serves on the board
Finance Minister: Dáil printer issues 'verge on the inexplicable'
The Finance Minister says further explanation is needed as to why a €1.37 million Oireachtas pr...
Awards for Lancashire BAE Systems engineers
Engineers from BAE Systems involved in developing engineering solutions behind some of the world's leading aerospace programmes have been recognised for their achievements.
Study reveals exposure of new-born babies in NICU environment to harmful chemicals
A multidisciplinary team of scientists from Granada has warned for the first time of the presence of bisphenol A (BPA) and parabens (PBs) in a wide range of plastic medical devices, fabrics, personal care products (including topical creams), and nutritional supplements in hospital neonatal intensive care units, coming into direct contact with new-born babies.
Time to move e-scooters off footpaths
The decision to ban certain brands of e-scooter doesn’t mean the remaining e-scooters are safe, says the car review website dogandlemon.com.
headaches - know some surprising causes | TheHealthSite.com
Do you often suffer from debilitating headaches? Read on to now some surprising causes that is also backed by scientific research.
How People Are Using Our Chicago Parking Ticket Data in Their Research
Close to 1,300 people have downloaded data from our app, The Ticket Trap. We talked with some of them.
Tesla Cybertruck’s Edgy Design Is A Risk To Pedestrians
The Tesla Cybertruck is quickly turning into the villain of the truck world. If its appearance isn't offens...
‘Moo’tivational step: Russian dairy farm tests VR glasses on cows to get more milk
Though it is unclear if the experiment has increased milk production, various reports suggested that the experiment has resulted in decreased anxiety and improved the emotional mood of the heard.
Should you be worried about your carbon footprint every time you take a flight?
Even if biofuels and electric planes become more common, flying may never be climate neutral.
Election polls aren’t broken, but they still can’t predict the future
Swing voters, skewed samples, and more have always limited the ability to pick a winner
One Nucleus reveals finalists of annual BioNewsRound Award
One Nucleus reveals the finalists of its annual BioNewsRound Award, recognizing life science companies that have announced exciting developments for patients and the sector. The finalists will present at Genesis 2019 where the winner will be announced.
Robots are optimized for tedious, repetitive tasks. Can they be automated for more complex workspaces?
Researchers at the USC Viterbi Center for Advanced Manufacturing identify an algorithm to optimize robots to provide short, collision-free solutions in complex manufacturing spaces.
New prostate cancer test could only require urine sample at home
A new test for prostate cancer that only requires a urine sample, to be collected at home, is being developed by scientists.
Only 35 percent of children living with HIV have access to treatment – UNICEF
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Friday revealed that in 2018, more than 47 children and adolescents die every day...
Divorce rates fall to lowest since 1971
But the number of same sex couples splitting up has risen by more than a quarter, figures show.
Cameras reveal how animals change behaviour when people move in
The images revealed shifts in the daily hunting habits of carnivores, such as wolves, cougars and coyotes, when humans disturbed their habitat.
Alarmists Propose Rebranding ‘Climate Change’ for Greater Shock Value
Climate change alarmists are pushing for a change in vocabulary to scare people into taking global warming more seriously.
Electric Vehicle business ideas and opportunities?
EVs will help clean up the air and also use lesser resources reducing our dependency on the planet.
Support the Guardian – and help us highlight the rise of digital inequality
Automating Poverty, our year-long project about the takeover of welfare systems by algorithms and AI, was funded with reader donations raised last year
Moscow turns to vampires to boost vaccination rates
Struggling with growing scepticism of vaccinations, health authorities in Moscow have turned to a surprising ally for help: blood-thirsty vampires.
Prostate cancer screening: Scientists develop an at-home urine test
LONDON, Nov 29 — English doctors have developed a urine test to screen for prostate cancer, which can be done at home. With the new test, the scientists are hoping to make it easier for men to avoid more invasive and time-consuming diagnostic methods such as digital rectal examination. At a time...
Invasive species set to exploit climate change in Antarctica
In the tiny part of Antarctica where the snow melts in springtime, moss, lichen and grass grow alongside flies, mites and colonies of microorganisms that...
What happens when the centre can no longer hold?
WHEN Somalia was a lawless gangland with no central government, many Africans often wondered how it must have felt to live in a failed state controlled by marau...
5 Examples of VR Education That Helps Students Focus and Retain Information
VR education has beneficial properties which make it extremely useful for education. VR Education could be the key to student engagement.
MRI wait times lag provincial average in three out of four of the region's hospitals
If you’re anxiously awaiting a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) exam, at any of the four major hospitals in Kamloops and the Okanagan, you’ll fi
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Activist sets up fund to pay school fees for needy children after giving out S$1,000 to families
Africa is “cradle of mankind” and these are some of the continent’s oldest tribes
A good number of indigenous African tribes are believed to be the direct descendants of the earliest man and carry unique DNA markers. This feeds into the widely held belief that humans evolved from Africa millions of years ago. Throughout European civilization some Africans dropped some of their cultures and have taken up some westernised...
Smurfit boxes clever on recycling and sustainability
In Paris to receive a business award, Tony Smurfit talks about sustainable packaging, Brexit and France
America Cannot Afford to Lose the Technology Race to China
What can be done?
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I got my teeth straightened through an online service called Candid for under $2,000 — here’s how it works, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Learn about how Candid is different from SmileDirectClub, what to expect from the treatment from beginning to end, and the cost of Candid's aligners.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
A long forgotten Canadian discovery used to treat superbugs
A cystic fibrosis patient infected with a dangerous superbug has become one of the first Canadians to try phage therapy -- inhaling viruses found in sewage to kill the bacteria in her lungs. The experimental treatment, discovered in Canada over a century ago, may become a new weapon in the war against drug resistant bacteria.
AstraZeneca eyes early 2020 FDA verdict on Imfinzi in SCLC
The FDA has started a priority review of AstraZeneca’s immuno-oncology drug Imfinzi as a first-line treatment for small cell lung cancer (SCLC), with a decision due in the first quarter of next year.
'This isn't a choice between animal protection and consumer safety'
In 2020, Australia will ban animal testing in cosmetics. Michelle Thew, CEO of Cruelty Free International, has spent the past 20 years campaigning for these laws across the world.
Muntinlupa students win climate and disaster resilience contest
Have you ever thought of having a device that automatically shuts off power when it detects a strong tremor, thereby mitigating the secondary damage from fires brought by a strong earthquake?
Ransomware: Big paydays and little chance of getting caught means boom time for crooks
File-encrypting malware is proving to be extremely lucrative for cyber attackers, who can continue large-scale ransomware campaigns – making hundreds of thousands of dollars – almost risk-free.
What Blood Tests You Should Ask For Based On Your Family History
When it comes to labs and blood work, it’s difficult to know exactly what to ask for.
Save the Whales—But Actually
Environmentalists have been demanding that we save the whales for decades. The phrase has been printed ad nauseam on so many buttons and t-shirts and bumper stickers that it’s practically a joke.
Lonely and hungry
We’re reminded every year how many Canadians are left behind in our society, without enough food. Hunger Count 2019 has just been released.
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Baby Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy
Babies Birth Comes Too Soon - Newborn Arriving before 38 weeks of pregnancy. Read of a pre term birth at thehealthsite.com
We Aid the Growth of Chinese Tyranny to Our Eternal Shame
We can’t say we didn’t know.Reports of the repression of Muslims living in northwestern China have been leaking out for years in drips and drabs. Satellite photos picked up the construction of massive prison facilities in the Xinjiang province. The BBC was even invited into one of the “thought transformation
Panguru wins new colour coded recycling bins
Te Kura Taumata o Panguru School has today been awarded a set of colour coded recycling and rubbish bins as winners of a national competition to help communities around Aotearoea combat litter and increase recycling.
Problematic Smartphone Usage now a psychiatric disorder; 23% of kids affected
Problematic Smartphone Usage – or smartphone addiction – is now being viewed as a psychiatric disorder, with an average of 23% of kids ...
The wealth gap is one of the defining issues in the US right now, but proposals that punish the wealthy could be focusing on the wrong part of the problem
A wealth tax could have cut Jeff Bezos' fortune in half and made Bill Gates $61 billion less rich, but it might not do anything to make the economy feel more fair to the middle class, Bloomberg columnist Noah Smith argued in a recent column.
GHS prepares to fight CSM
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The U.S. Navy Would Have Been Stacked with Battleships If 1 Thing Never Happened
Any guesses?
Scientists develop robot personal trainer to coach at gym
Robot Pepper can tell jokes, show sympathy, lean in towards the runner and change eye colour to express emotion.
Americans Aren't Coming Close to Maxing Out Their Retirement Plans, Data Shows
And that means they're in danger of coming up short during their golden years.
Jadavpur University considering to set up gender-neutral toilets in campus
The administration has received a proposal for setting up two gender-neutral toilets in the campus that could be used by men, women and persons of the third gender and is considering it, a senior JU official said.
World Aids Day reflects importance of community effort
Sunday 1 December is World Aids Day and the theme of this year’s observance is that communities can make a difference by fighting to end the epidemic.
What if a Progressive President Cut U.S. Defense Spending Dramatically?
What would the United States need to do to significantly cut its defense budget? The question is complicated, and the answers are difficult.
Hear the flutter of wings
What started as a four member group sharing a common passion has grown into the 500-strong Bengaluru Butterfly Club
Editorial: Saskatchewan needs to tackle obesity
The high rate of obesity in the province should be the topic of conversation and of action.
The Outlanders Update: General Changes Analysis
The new patch is wild, with all the positive and maybe some negative connotations this word implies. As such, we are trying to be extremely cautious when discussing it so that we don’t unnecessarily invoke some misguided disenchantment from the community.
Climate justice activist Aliénor Rougeot juggles strikes and school studies
The U of T student and lead coordinator of #FridaysForFuture in Toronto explains why climate and social justice can't be separated
Kids up to 4 are main victims of antibiotics over-prescription
636 per 1,000 patients in this age group given these drugs, which are routinely ordered even for ailments not requiring them
Record 108,364 people stuck on a hospital trolley so far this year
INMO seeking formal intervention by Health Information and Quality Authority
Dagga laws in SA: some oils are more legal than others
Clicklaw explains why you may now trade in CBD oil and which limits apply.
CSO figures reveal renters more likely than homeowners to be in 'consistent poverty'
Renters were found to be more likely to be notably suffering financially as a result of moving out.
New automated method helps identify cancer cell metabolism inhibitors
UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a new automated method for testing hundreds of molecules at a time to find out which ones block cancer cells from consuming glucose - the sugars they need to spread and grow.
Meet Elizabeth Amoaa; the 36-year-old Ghanaian with two wombs and two cervixes
Elizabeth Amoaa was born with a rare condition: two vaginas, two cervixes and two wombs. She only got to know five years after the birth of her daughter. Amoaa in 2015 was diagnosed with uterus didelphys. Uterus didelphys, or “double uterus,” occurs during fetal development, when the two tubes that normally form one uterus instead...
Older veterans show how fitness intensity boosts health
Bill Myka enjoys polka dancing, chopping wood and tinkering around the house, but at 85, he wishes his balance was a bit better. He fears...
This AI system may help doctors treat patients with traumatic brain injury
The study noted that the new AI system can predict the probability of the patient dying within 30-days with accuracy of 80-85 per cent
Doctors told to 're-implant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charge
An extreme anti-abortion bill orders doctors to do the impossible or face life in prison.
It's the Last Day to Remember to Register That Drone You Played With Once
Today is the Civil Aviation Authority's deadline day for registering all larger drones with authorities, so future law enforcers can pull the remnants of a machine out of the wreckage and easily identify who it was that brought down a Dreamliner over Twickenham.
Cat's 'tail' of survival
The name Journey was a fitting choice for this special cat.
Scientists Turn Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Into Seismographs
Monitoring seismic activity all over the world is an important task, but one that requires equipment to be at the site it's measuring -- difficult in the middle of the ocean. But new research from Berkeley could turn existing undersea fiber optic cables into a network of seismographs, creating an un...
What Companies That Are Good at Innovation Get Right
They have patience and leaders who take the long view.
Should You Drink Full-Cream Milk?
The Heart Foundation now recommends full-fat milk, cheese and yoghurt or reduced-fat options as part of its updated dietary advice for 2020. This moves away from earlier advice that recommended only reduced-fat dairy when it comes to heart health. So, what’s behind the latest change? And what does this mean for...
Expert wildlife tracker featured in documentary seeks aid
The Irula tribesman, Bomman, is struggling to make a living and has appealed to the government for a pension
If You're a Solo Entrepreneur in a Blue State, Get Politically Aware Right Now to Save Your Business
The problem isn't unions and employee status so much as it is a rush that might not make distinctions.
Do You Have the Smarts to Pass Harvard’s Entrance Exam—From 1869?
Harvard University’s acceptance rate may have been higher in 1869, but that doesn’t mean getting in was easy.
New device enables battery-free computer input at the tip of your finger
Computer scientists at the University of Waterloo have created a device for wearable computer input suitable for many situations, just by touching your fingertips together in different ways.
One in four young people have smartphone addiction
In an analysis of multiple studies, researchers found that smartphone use is correlated with increased depression, anxiety and stress.
"In polluted Delhi, the diesel car of the future may act like a filter on the road"
There is lot of conversion happening from diesel to gasoline and to compressed natural gas but still for most of the long-haul applications, diesels are here to stay for a few years
The key principles of dry cow nutrition
There is a specific period for the dry cow called the transition period; three weeks pre-calving and three weeks post-calving.
Students take part in live dissection at Wolverhampton college
Students from Wolverhampton College have taken part in a live organ dissection show.
Donald Trump's Very Real Health Care Victory: Price Competition is Coming
In short, the policy promises to increase the power of individuals and families by giving them greater control over their health care dollars and decisions.
Council and airport win award for age-friendly initiative
MAYO County Council, in conjunction with Ireland West Airport, took home first prize in the Best Age-Friendly Initiative category at the 16th annual Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Awards in Dublin.
Designers on Sports Direct rebrand: “You can’t simply gift-wrap gaffes”
Sports Direct International will rebrand as Frasers Group, subject to a shareholders’ vote. The unusual move for a FTSE 250 company follows a series of scandals about the group’s governance as well as working conditions at Sports Direct stores. Owner Mike Ashley has also expressed a desire to elevate the group’s image, planning to rebrand some House of Fraser stores as luxury lifestyle concept shops, for example. Is this an effective branding strategy for the retailing group, and how can it position itself better for modern consumer tastes?
Debate over whether teachers should toilet-train toddlers
Schools are 'pushing back' on their involvement in toilet training and hope kids no longer need nappies by the time they're in Reception