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DHT Holdings' Co-CEOs On The VLCC Markets (Podcast Transcript)
As part of the Value Investor's Edge Live Virtual Tanker Forum, J Mintzmyer spoke with DHT Holdings' co-CEOs.The discussion covered the VLCC markets and IMO 2020 developments.We reviewed DHT's scrubbe
The Sirtfood Diet for quick weight loss | TheHealthSite.com
There are many fad diets that promise instant weight loss. The Sirtfood Diet is one such weight loss plan that can induce quick results without muscle loss.
Letter of the Day: Income guarantees save money, lives
A guaranteed livable income gives everyone the ability to afford a place to live and purchase adequate groceries, writes Maria Rose Lewans.
Countryside service cuts planned
Cuts of £150,000 suggested as part of proposals for a council's housing and community development service could see staff replaced by volunteers.
Canberrans can now grow and smoke cannabis, though some questions remain unanswered
Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of. Friday marks Canberrans can now grow dope, keep a small amount of the drug at home and smoke it without fear of committing a criminal offence … kind of.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
Sammelana will help build bonds between languages: Moily
The former Chief Minister M. Veerappa Moily lauded the initiative of Sharnbasva University for hosting the Vishwa Sahitya Sammelana and said that this would go a long way in building bonds between dif
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you’re facing a small cold or the coronavirus
With the outbreak of coronavirus dominating headlines, it is a great time to dust off the company policy on dealing with flu season and infectious diseases in the workplace. Contagious diseases are particularly troublesome subjects for companies, as there’s a wide variety of circumstances and cultures on the wisdom of working through a sickness. Some managers reward employees who “tough it out” and show up under the weather, while other company cultures encourage sick employees to work from home or stay away altogether.
Cancer - bring down your risk with healthy habits | TheHealthSite.com
Cancer is a dreaded disease, but it is also preventable. Read on to know how you can bring down your risk by cultivating a few healthy habits.
Dilemma as Mid Devon District Council faces £1.4million budget gap in 2023
"Unless any savings proposals are forthcoming, we will need to look to reserves to close the residual budget gap"
These Maps Paint a Dark Future for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge If Trump Has His Way
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is one of the last pristine landscapes in America. Tucked along the northern border of Alaska and Canada, the nearly 20 million acres of wilderness is home to a variety of wildlife species, including the Porcupine caribou herd, which visits the refuge’s coastal plain every summer where mothers give birth to their young.
Turkey has what it takes to gain competitive edge in esports, gaming expert says
From how to get into a career in the esports industry and advice for parents of game-crazy kids to what the future holds for Turkey, here's the 'GIST' of all things gaming
Jackson Laboratory announces research affiliation, publishes new papers on genes and microbiome
January has been an exciting month at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX). With this surplus of news, we wanted to share three major stories from the past week:
Digital Nomads: 7 Reasons Why the Future of Work is Remote
Perceptions about the workforce of the future are changing as fast as the technology powering it.
Do you struggle to run for a bus because you're unfit? It may be because you weighed less than your peers at birth, scientists find
Researchers at Sweden's Department for Global Public Health found that for every 1lb (450g) of weight at birth, fitness levels increased by 34 per cent in adults.
Coronavirus: How Worried Should I Be About The Shortage Of Face Masks? Or Can I Just Use A Scarf?
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has just declared the coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern....
WHO declares global health emergency over coronavirus: 4 questions answered
The World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus to be a public health emergency on Jan. 30, 2020. Does the action really change anything? An expert answers four questions.
We Now Know How Certain HIV Drugs Work At An Atomic Level
Researchers have made another crucial step in the fight against HIV. A team from the Salk Institute has discovered how a powerful class of HIV drugs bind w
Greta Thunberg puts Africa’s climate activists in media spotlight
After a racism debate in Davos on the invisibility of African climate activists, Greta Thunberg held a press conference Friday with fellow eco-warriors from Kenya, Uganda and South Africa to stress the importance of their voices.
A quantum of solid: A glass nanoparticle in the quantum regime
Researchers in Austria have used lasers to levitate and cool a glass nanoparticle into the quantum regime. Although it is trapped in a room-temperature environment, the particle's motion is solely governed ...
Tragic nurse who failed to be diagnosed for cervical cancer died after doctors' 'neglect'
Julie O'Connor was diagnosed with cervical cancer 'in 10 seconds' after she was forced to go private following an all-clear from a smear test and a biopsy.
Cervical cancer could be eliminated within next 100 years: Lancet study
Based on the results of the studies, WHO's cervical cancer elimination strategy has been updated which will be presented for adoption at the World Health Assembly in May 2020, the scientists noted.
World Athletics gives seal of approval for controversial Nike Vaporfly shoes
World Athletics has given its seal of approval for the high-tech Nike Vaporfly shoes that have revolutionised athletics but has set limits on future technology
The Coronavirus outbreak is a product of China’s food safety, healthcare and politics
You’re not supposed to kick someone who is already down. Under the current dire circumstances, however, mainland Chinese authorities, who have been left so helplessly supine by a lethal new coronavirus tearing its way through their country, nevertheless deserve a swift, hard kick in the haunches. Nearly two decades after SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), […]
In-house teams: How Reuters Graphics visualises “catastrophic” world events
As part of our new series about in-house design teams, Simon Scarr, deputy editor of Reuters Graphics talks visualising catastrophe, global communication and Star Wars.
Biochemist discovers a promising enzyme to fight cancer cells
A RUDN University biochemist has studied the stimulating effect of chemical substances on the catabolic enzyme PAO (polyamine oxidase). The results could contribute to the development of drugs against ...
Bats a breeding ground for viruses, but unlikely cause for concern in Canada
SASKATOON - Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat exper
Investors Should Forget Aurora Cannabis and Buy GWPH Stock Instead
Demand for legal cannabis is not as strong as bulls predicted. As a result, investors should avoid big names like Aurora stock.
Funding boost gives impetus to critical child healthcare
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Beyond Brexit: What will change after the UK leaves the European Union?
ITV News' experts and special correspondents have been thinking about how the landscape could change in their respective fields post-Brexit. From the difficulties of securing a "deep and meaningful" trade deal to potential staffing shortages in the NHS, life outside the Brussels club will present many challenges.
Brow Lamination Is In Right Now — But Is It Worth It?
Before you buy into the trending treatment, it's important to know what you're actually putting on your face
Which Are Electrical Engineering And Computer Science?
Both technology and computer engineering require a better comprehension of power electronic equipment. It is crucial to find out the fundamentals of computer and electrical engineering, especially
Choice of anesthetic for breast tumor resection may influence cancer outcomes
A study led has added to the evidence that the type of anesthetic administered to cancer patients during tumor surgical resection may affect cancer outcomes.
Brookman: A smash in the face shouldn't keep us down for long
There is a quote from boxer Mike Tyson that reads, “Everyone has a strategy until they get smashed in the face.”There are very few people in Alberta who do not relate to that quote at t…
The real threat is the perceived victimhood of the majority: Kannan Gopinathan
For the first time, the Muslim community is asserting its religious identity as well as its Indian identity, says the IAS officer who quit office to protest the J&K lockdown
'Taupo vaping ban totally misguided'
"Taupo District Council’s move to ban vaping in public places does not support the country’s smokefree ambition. In fact, confusing vaping with smoking only hinders national progress on Smoke Free 2025," says Jonathan Devery, spokesperson for the Vaping Trade Association of New Zealand (VTANZ).
Social Democrats propose affordable homes at €200k and the end to commuter hell in election manifesto
Entitled ‘Invest in Better’, the party said the document sets out a uniquely Irish version of the Nordic model”.
Auckland fruit fly response over and produce movement restrictions lifted
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
Chesapeake Energy Bulls Are Asking the Wrong Question
From logical deduction, the environment must be pressured beyond belief. Thus, I can’t see CHK stock doing anything but eroding in the long run.
Facebook fights spread of coronavirus misinformation
As misinformation about the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread, Facebook has announced several countermeasures. This is the new reality.
How US hospitals are preparing for coronavirus outbreak
Hospitals across the US are preparing to receive patients infected with the novel coronavirus and have been given instructions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on how they might
Scientists describe genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors
For the first time, researchers describe the genetic program behind primordial lung progenitors--embryonic cells that give rise to all the cells that form the lining of the respiratory system after birth.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Principals to use five senses - not air quality data - to guide bushfire smoke response
Public school principals will be left to decide whether their students should be kept indoors if hazardous bushfire smoke re-enters the ACT. And principals a...
We’re emigrating – but our children don’t want to go. What can we do?
Listen to their concerns, says Annalisa Barbieri, but remember that you are the adults
New Harvard Research Reveals a Sad Truth: Men Are Still More Likely to Get Promoted When They Schmooze, but Women Are Not
Science says schmoozing with the boss can help you get a raise or promotion. As long as both of you are men.
Simplifying simple sequence repeats
Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) are regions of DNA with high diversity, and they have long been a mainstay for botanists examining the genetic structure of plant populations. However, as the cost of sequencing ...
Endoplasmic reticulum found to contact at least two membraneless compartments and influence their behavior
A team of researchers at the University of Colorado has found that the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) makes contact with at least two membraneless compartments in cells and influences their behavior. In their ...
Coronavirus grown in lab outside China for first time, aiding the search for vaccine
Australian scientists have grown the Wuhan virus in a lab, and that will speed up the search for a vaccine. It also will help scientists understand how the virus is transmitted from person to person.
Cloudy with a Chance of Podcast: Climate Matters
— This week on Cloudy with a Chance of Podcast, Storm Center 7 Chief Meteorologist McCall Vrydaghs and Meteorologist Kirstie Zontini sat down with a climatologist to talk about our changing climate.
Is the Coronavirus Outbreak as Bad as SARS Or Worse?
The severity and mortality of a novel emerging virus, which we scientists, in this case, are calling 2019-nCoV, are very difficult to judge when new data are coming in on a daily basis.
How I've explored 13 countries in a wheelchair
There's a lot of stress when it comes to travelling with a disability. But don't let that subtract from a good time or stifle an adventurous spirit.
2019 UCE: Performance improves, boys beat girls
Last year, O'level candidature increased, and more girls than boys registered and sat the final exams. Meanwhile, the rate of malpractice dropped, with the results...
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend
TORONTO — Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a troubling trend toward a "service industry" and "massive exodus" of talent.
Do You Possess the Personality Traits of a Diehard Entrepreneur? A Decade of Research Will Tell You
Researchers agree. Entrepreneurial personality types have these 7 qualities in common. Can you relate?
Patients with type 2 diabetes can achieve cardiovascular protection from use of SGLT2 inhibitors
All type 2 diabetes patient subgroups are likely to achieve cardiovascular protection from the use of SGLT2 inhibitors, according to a large multi-study review published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
The True Number Of Coronavirus Victims Is Far Larger Than You Are Being Told
It is becoming exceedingly clear that the number of confirmed cases is also much lower than it should be
Study: Low-birth weight associated with poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life
Babies born with low birth weights are more likely to have poor cardiorespiratory fitness later in life than their normal-weight peers.
Kenyan entrepreneur creates disposable urination funnels for women
In Africa, most women are found wanting when they want to pee in public facilities. If you are not one that carries disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizer, then you are left to choose between a Urinary Tract Infection or holding in your pee till you get home. The worst incidence is when on a road...
Experts say masks are unnecessary if you are well
Experts say masks are unnecessary if you are well
Want to save the world? Try science
Scientists and science as a career should be respected and supported, writes Jim Bright.
Details of scheme for mica affected homes confirmed
A Government grant scheme, expected to cost at least hundreds of millions of euro to rebuild houses affected by defective concrete blocks due to the mineral mica in Donegal, will give up to €275,000 to owners forced to demolish and rebuild the worst affected homes, RTÉ's Prime Time has learned.
Brain freeze: Russian firm offers path to immortality for a fee
When Alexei Voronenkov’s 70-year-old mother passed away, he paid to have her brain frozen and stored in the hope breakthroughs.
New $2.35M U of S research chair targets beef industry sustainability
Dr. Cheryl Waldner will work with the beef industry to address producer priorities, like improving herd health and managing antibiotic use.
New athletics rules outlaw Nike's record-breaking shoes
World Athletics announced significant changes to its rules on Friday that will outlaw some variants of Nike's Vaporfly running shoes.
I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—Because I Created One
It was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson
Preeminent hospitals penalized over rates of patients’ injuries
Hundreds of hospitals across the nation, including a number with sterling reputations for cutting-edge care, will be paid less by Medicare after the federal government pronounced that they had higher rates of infections and patient injuries than others.
Sadhguru – BJP’s spiritual henchman
Hidden behind his calm demeanor and apparent rationality is a message laced with vitriol, prejudice and pseudoscience
Pennsylvania man's earache sign of rare infection: ‘It’s surreal how close I was to dying’
A 27-year-old Pennsylvania man is speaking out after he nearly lost his life to a rare syndrome that was triggered by a common ear infection.
Marrow cells switch jobs to repair injured bones
Scientists thought bone healing was the domain of skeletal stem cells, but another kind of cell steps up after an injury, research in mice shows.
Better borrowing: Expert advice for avoiding problem debt
In association with the Insolvency Service of Ireland
Tertiary Students equipped with skills for the job market
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Private schools appoint fresh graduates without B.Ed. degree as teachers
By recruiting fresh graduates without B.Ed. qualification for teaching tasks, private schools in the region seem to be enabling sustenance of self-financed colleges of education.There have been instan
Waterloo looks to make no-idling bylaw more efficient
It has been active for a little more than ten years – since then, only 20 tickets have been issued
Do government budget cuts mean austerity isn't over yet?
Sajid Javid, chancellor of the exchequer, had promised before the general election that he would end austerity
What patients hope to hear from the Finance Minister
High on the aam aadmi’s Budget hopes is some govt help to meet treatment costs
How U.S. Christians imagine God contributes to discriminatory hiring practices
How people visualize God can have real consequences to life on Earth, Stanford research has found.
A passion for the past offers buildings a new future
Christopher Morgan has combined his passions for archaeology and a special heritage house.
Thieves target non profit
For decades Venture Training has been assisting people with a variety of developmental challenges, so the loss of $800 is a huge blow to the non-profit group.
Collaboration tools are more popular than ever, but they have an insidious side
Are collaboration tools having a positive or negative impact on the way we work?
What you need to know if you’re an EU citizen living in the UK after Brexit
EU citizens who want to stay in the UK after Brexit will need to apply online for the EU Settlement Scheme
Work on 'modern' £2.4m swimming pool to start this spring
Work on a brand new multi-million pound swimming pool in Hadleigh is due to get underway this spring.
The Advantages of Wearable Tech According to Fitness Coach Jolene Cherry
For those still on the fence, below, Ms. Cherry reviews below the key advantages to be gained from aligning tech to your physical activity
Can Weights Get You Better Abs? An Expert Says Yes — Here's How to Use Them the Right Way
Intensify your ab workouts and see results by adding weights — the right way. Here's how an expert says to do it.
Attacking the clones: Dual techniques help reveal malicious image editing
It is relatively easy to clone parts of an image with photo editing software to remove objects and backgrounds or even to duplicate objects. A skillful digital artist will be able to do this almost seamlessly. ...
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Jan. 31 ... What we are watching in Canada ...
McGahon vows to fight for cancer support services in Louth if elected - Talk of the Town
Fine Gael has committed to establishing a fund for local cancer support services. In Co Louth that will help many people who have the misfortune to be diagnosed with cancer if returned to government after next month’s General Election. That’s according to the party’s General Election candidate in this area Cllr John McGahon. He said...Read More→
Which Temtem starter should you choose?
Here's how to build a strong squad from the start.
Are you making these common breastfeeding mistakes?
You need to avoid them
Coronavirus - what to know
Canada has three confirmed cases of the new coronavirus that has infected almost 10,000 people globally in the last two months. While the World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a global health emergency, Canadian public health officials say the risk of contracting the illness in this country remains low.
Medtronic receives CE Mark for Cobalt and Crome portfolio of ICDs and CRT-Ds
Medtronic plc today announced it has received CE (Conformité Européenne) Mark for its Cobalt and Crome portfolio of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICD) and cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillators (CRT-D).
Truth about Trump economy
Trump may be a good president for the top 1% but he has not been good for everyone else COMMENT | JOSEPH E. STIGLITZ | As the world’s business elites trekked to Davos for their annual gathering, people should have been asking a simple question: Have they overcome their infatuation with US President Donald Trump? …
Why local community clubs need to wake up
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Stakeholders need to step up drug abuse advocacy — Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun
Medical Director, Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Yaba, Dr. Oluwayemi Ogun has urged stakeholders to keep up the advocacy for drug abuse
You don’t have to hit a six in every ball, wait for market to throw you a loose ball: Madhusudan Kela
As the markets have amply proven in the last four, six months, the loose ball is coming. Meanwhile, pharma could provide great opportunities, says market expert Madhusudan Kela.
Gov’t pledges to address Childhood pneumonia
Government has been scaling up approaches to protect, prevent and treat pneumonia and diarrhoea among under-fives since 2012.
Ability to fight flu depends on which virus strain dominated in childhood: study
VANCOUVER - Researchers at two Canadian universities say the first type of influenza virus people are exposed to in early childhood dictates their ability t
Vocation in Political Science
Occupation in science is one of the absolute most tough yet lucrative academic applications at degree. It is crucial to reach the educational qualification and possess relevant job experience, to earn
IT Varsity snaps up local language apps provider
The Durban-based edtech company becomes the new custodian of Xander Apps, a provider of home language early childhood development apps.
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Staying in Wuhan more risky than 14 days on Christmas Island
Understandably, the thought of being quarantined in a detention centre is off-putting, but the consequences of staying in Wuhan are far more serious.
Acceleron Reignites Pipeline After Latest Trial Success With PAH Drug
Acceleron achieves primary endpoint in phase 2 PULSAR study using sotatercept to treat patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.Top-line results from the phase 2b PULSAR study are going to be rel
Electric scooters can help cities move beyond cars v pedestrians
New laws to legalise e-scooters should be about safety, not horsepower, says Alex Hern, UK technology editor for the Guardian
Your Daily Horoscope for Saturday, February 1
Free daily horoscope for each star sign. Forecasts for the week ahead in life, love and career.
Survival of Australian species hinges on working together
When faced with unfavorable environmental conditions, rodent species are likely to form social groups and work cooperatively, according to a new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia.
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus
SASKATOON — Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.
Is your child hooked on digital devices? These researchers hope to help.
The work could create a standard set of questions that pediatricians across the country can ask parents to gauge whether children are showing signs of compulsive screen use.
Taupo vaping ban totally misguided
Friday, 31 January 2020
Coronavirus Is Now A Public Health Emergency, What Does That Mean?
The World Health Organisation met today and declared the coronavirus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, or PHEIC....
Symptoms of coronavirus and how to protect yourself from getting sick
Including advice from the NHS and World Health Organisation.
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
Newcastle hospital treating coronavirus pair urges patients to attend as normal
The two patients taken unwell are being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary.
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?
Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.
Domino's wants software development classed as a manufacturing industry
Warns Australian tech job market is getting dysfunctional, again.
You're drinking what? Dairy lobby fights back with a new definition of the word 'milk'
Plant milks are becoming more acceptable than dairy and the dairy lobby isn’t going down without a fight
All Humans Are a Little Bit Neanderthal, According to New Research
We’re all a little Neanderthal. That’s the conclusion of a study that used a new statistical technique to revise estimates of the degree to which modern humans have retained Neanderthal DNA. The research suggests that even people of African descent have Neanderthal heritage, something that was previously in doubt.
Irish citizens taken to hospital after China evacuation
Three Irish people have been brought to a British hospital for quarantine, after being evacuated from the city of Wuhan in China.
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.
Coronavirus reaches England as two members of same family test positive
Two members of the same family have tested positive for coronavirus in England.
A Brief Examination of Science and Technology
A common misconception is that scientists and engineers and their subjects are somehow completely different from those in general education. We live in a world that has to find new ways to keep pace
American Medical Association releases six tips to improve heart health
To help the millions of Americans currently living with high blood pressure reduce their risk of heart attack and stroke, the American Medical Association is offering six tips that Americans can take to improve their heart health.
BrightSparks judging panel highlight: Lizzie Truett, IET
A few weeks ago, we shone a spotlight on a new addition to the EW BrightSparks judging panel, Dr. Frederick Schulze Spüntrup. Today, we’re welcoming back the IET’s young professionals strategic development manager, Lizzie Truett.
Small molecule may slow down Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson's disease affects more than 10 million people worldwide. A newly discovered molecule may offer a way to slow or even stop its progression.
Plague Big Opportunity, Rat Says
U.S. Commerce Department ghoul Wilbur Ross gloated about his belief the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in China is good for JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! in an appearance on Fox Business on Thursday morning, even as the confirmed number of cases and deaths keep rising and experts worry of sustained global spread....
Deadly coronavirus may have originated in bats: researchers
Scientists have been batting around theories about what animals may have sparked the deadly new coronavirus, including snakes — but a new study suggests that bats were the most likely hosts,
Shareholder Capitalism Isn't Dead, It Just Changed Its Name to Stakeholder Capitalism
In our headlong search for what comes after shareholder capitalism, we have at long last discovered that stakeholder capitalism is still the same capitalism. And that's good news.
Contagion jumps back into film charts amid coronavirus outbreak
The 2011 film concerns a virus rapidly spreading after a woman returns ill from Hong Kong.
Scientists Created A Cyborg Jellyfish That Can Swim 3 Times Faster
Who exactly was after a cyborg jellyfish? Turns out there's some serious interest in making the sea's finest invertebrates into sleek pulsing speed machines....
Blackpool council to fund children’s services by cutting up to 75 jobs
Council tax to rise by maximum 4% as local authority tries to address social care failings
Pasteurised camembert? French cheesemakers vote ‘Non’
PARIS, Jan 31 — A battle over the future of camembert, one of France’s most emblematic cheeses, came to a head today after producers voted against allowing pasteurised versions of the venerable raw-milk pucks. A narrow majority of dairy executives — 53 per cent — rejected a plan that would...
Student paramedics to receive yearly £5,000 payment support
For the first time under NHS funding, student paramedics will receive £5,000 a year to support them whilst they are at university
Innovation Can’t Keep the Web Fast
Every so often, the fruits of innovation bear fruit in the form of improvements to the foundational layers of the web. In 2015, HTTP/2 became a published
This Woman’s Mouth Keeps Growing Hairs
A woman in Italy developed a rare, literally hair-raising medical condition, her doctors say. In a case study, they describe how the woman grew eyelash-like hairs inside of her mouth. What’s worse, the hairs kept returning after their initial removal.
Planting 1 trillion trees might not actually be a good idea
Scientists are skeptical of the plan
IVF 'postcode lottery' in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end
The 'IVF postcode lottery' that impacts couples in Suffolk and Essex could be coming to an end under new NHS proposals.
NASA bids farewell to the Spitzer Space Telescope
Named in honor of the famed astronomer, Lyman Spitzer, NASA's infrared space telescope launched into space in 2003. On Thursday, it was finally decommissioned, laying the groundwork for the James Web Space Telescope (JWST) in making future discoveries.
These special coats empower the homeless to turn their lives around
In 8 years, the Empowerment Plan nonprofit has distributed 35,000 coats to the homeless and hired 80 people.
12 Deaths in Mississippi Tell a Grim Story
The only way to “fix” a problem like the American prison system is to end it.
End-of-life care is vital. Why is it so neglected?
Britain’s palliative care services depend for funding on the charity of the public – that is a national travesty, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones
Medical camps in Nagoba jatara reveal a worrying trend in tribal health
Unbridled usage of pain killers by the aboriginal people is leading to kidney damage and other ailments, say doctors
Facebook, Google and Twitter take steps to control the spread of misinformation around Coronavirus
Coronavirus has taken the world by storm and countries have been scrambling to control the virus. The social media has seen a surge in misinformation
If Trump Wants His Racist Border Wall, He'll Have to Start Taking Climate Change Seriously
Ha ha ha. Donald Trump’s impermeable wall ain’t so impermeable, after all. Not even these high walls of racist fury can withstand good ol’ Mother Nature: The Washington Post reported Thursday that the president’s beloved border wall between the U.S. and Mexico would need to leave portions wide open every summer to prevent flash floods from knocking it over.
Coronavirus UK: How will health authorities react and what steps can I take?
The first two cases of the coronavirus in the UK were confirmed earlier today by Public Health England. Read the latest advice here.
The Wuhan coronavirus seems to have a low fatality rate, and most patients make full recoveries. Experts reveal why it's causing panic anyway.
The coronavirus outbreak that originated in China is sparking fear, distrust, and xenophobia around the world.
Coronavirus: Quarantining millions in China is unprecedented, wrong
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- The World Health Organization has declared the novel coronavirus outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. China has recorded over 8,246 cases, but just 170 deaths from the disease. As far as emerging diseases go, this virus appears relatively insipid.
National survey: Students' feelings about high school are mostly negative
Ask a high school student how he or she typically feels at school, and the answer you'll likely hear is "tired," closely followed by "stressed" and "bored."
Discovery about how cancer cells hide from the immune system could improve treatments
Researchers have shed light on the mechanism through which cancer cells become camouflaged to escape immune system detection and attack.
Why Only Some Flights Get Cancelled For Bad Weather
When the weather’s a storm away from apocalyptic-conditions, a lump might form in your throat as soon as you realise it might affect your immediate travel plans. Instead of boarding your flight at its scheduled time, you can only envision delay after delay and more time spent waiting at your airport’s Starbucks....
5 things about India you probably didn't know before Friday's Economic Survey
The Survey highlighted that there are quite a few signals that the Indian economy may have bottomed out.
Expert says Canadian bats unlikely to be a source of new coronavirus
Canadian bats are unlikely to be the source of virus strains that can infect humans such as the one currently raising global alarms, a bat expert says.
If Millennials really are having less sex, why would that be?
The phenomenon is recognised widely enough to have been dubbed the "sex recession".
We Have The Vaccine For Climate Disinformation, Let’s Use It
Australia’s recent bushfire crisis will be remembered for many things – not least, the tragic loss of life, property and landscape. But one other factor made it remarkable: the deluge of disinformation spread by climate deniers....
Ziopharm Stands Out, But Still Riskier Than Cellectis
Ziopharm’s TCR approach targets solid tumors by recognizing neoantigens unique to each patient's cancer.The Sleeping Beauty solid tumor treatment is still autologous and doesn’t address cost issues pl
Are you sleeping on time? If not, here’s why you should
You may find this surprising but the body is naturally set to go along with day and night patterns and adopts sleep timings basis the circadian rhythm which aligns itself with presence and absence of sunlight.
How do woodpeckers avoid brain injury?
Pecking holes in a solid wood tree trunk would give you a headache, if not serious brain damage. What special assets allow a woodpecker to do it?
Beer Might Actually Be Good for You, According to Science
While drinking a lot of beer is probably not a good idea, moderate consumption of the odd pint has been shown to be very beneficial to your health and wellbeing!
A collaborative partnership to understand the impact of music therapies on mental health
The Health and Technology District has partnered with Music Heals and SFU on a new research study using advanced neuroscience and functional brain imaging to understand the neuro-physiological impacts of music therapies on improved mental health.
Engineers Create Super-Speedy “Bionic Jellyfish” That Could Help Us Explore The Ocean’s Unknown
Engineers have developed a bionic jellyfish that can move three times faster than regular jellyfish whilst using less energy. Jellyfish propel themselves a
Expert: Taxes beat bans for promoting reusable bags
More places are restricting or banning plastic bags at the store. A professor of economics and public policy says taxes better push people to reusable.
To save honey bees, tinker with their microbiomes?
Genetic engineered bacteria in the guts of honey bees could pump out medicines to protect the bees against Varroa mites and deformed wing virus.
'Devil is in the details': Oklahoma lawmakers react to Stitt's health care plan
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Thursday his health care plan that involves expanding Oklahoma’s Medicaid program to cover able-bodied, working adults through a block grant. Here’s how Republican and Democratic leaders in Oklahoma’s House and Senate responded to the governor’s proposal. House Speaker Charles McCall, R-Atoka: “I appreciate the governor’s leadership. He wants to roll out what he feels like is an Oklahoma plan. That is what the Legislature wants as well. We want a plan that works for our people here in the state of Oklahoma. We prefer a plan that is not a federal, crammed-down program, a one-size-fits-all, cookie-cutter approach to health care. I am very encouraged by the initial comments we heard.
Dundee mental health support scheme hailed as national success story
The success of a new approach to supporting mental health issues in Dundee has been hailed as a national success.
Study identifies the first potentially invasive species to reach the Antarctica on drifting marine algae
Drifting algae in the Austral Ocean can bring invasive species to the Antarctic coasts, according to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports. The new study describes the first scientific evidence ...
Leila Janah, Indian-origin entrepreneur who hired the poor, dies at 37
Samasource, one of her companies, said the cause was epithelioid sarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer.
The outbreaks of both the Wuhan coronavirus and SARS likely started in Chinese wet markets. Photos show what the markets look like.
The Wuhan coronavirus outbreak likely started in a Chinese wet market, where livestock and poultry are sold alongside animals like dogs and civets.
UPSC CDS 2020: Preparation hacks to score more; tips and tricks
UPSC CDS 2020: Combined Defence Service examination is slated for Sunday, February 2. There will be three papers of two hours each. Here are some important tips for the exam for all CDS 1 2020 aspirants
How the Japanese Word 'Ikigai' Can Help Your Business Be More Successful
These Japanese islanders have a long tradition of finding the secret to a successful life. And businesses can use the same idea to find their niche.
Suffolk nursery 'inspires' children to learn, says glowing Ofsted report
Teachers at a Suffolk nursery have been described as 'driven and committed' by Ofsted inspectors who graded it as 'outstanding'.
How supercomputers are helping us link quantum entanglement to cold coffee
Theoretical physicists from Trinity College Dublin have found a deep link between one of the most striking features of quantum mechanics—quantum entanglement—and thermalisation, which is the process ...
How Turkey can gain the edge in esports: An interview with Meriç Eryürek
From how to get into a career in the esports industry and advice for parents of game-crazy kids to what the future holds for Turkey, here's the 'GIST' of all things gaming
Collision of trans sports
Mixed martial arts fighter Tamikka Brents had never felt anyone or anything like the blows that sent her to the hospital in 2014. Fallon Fox hit Brents so hard that she suffered a broken skull.
Struggling to burn belly fat? It’s time to take a closer look at your menstrual cycle
If you’ve ever cancelled a gym class because of period pain or feeling tired and bloated because of your menstrual cycle, you’re far from alone.
Banned Chemical Pollution Threatens Dolphins In Great Barrier Reef
Land-based chemicals in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef threaten the health and survival of vulnerable dolphin species, including the rare snubfin dol
Economic Survey 2020: 60% women in world's fastest growing economy do housework
Women's participation in labour force reduced to 25.3 per cent in 2017-18 from 33.1 per cent in 2011-12, Economic Survey found
Want to make college more equitable? Start with the board
Most students are familiar with their university's chancellor or president. But what about the people who make up their school's board of trustees?
How mortgage broking was saved from near death
The Hayne recommendations nearly finished off mortgage brokers a year ago. Today, their services are more in demand than ever.
It could be up to three years before a coronavirus vaccine is accessible, Canadian scientists say
The team at the International Vaccines facility are in preliminary stages of developing a prototype and say it could be a year before the vaccine is ready to test on humans
Another Example of How Health Care Disparities Kill
Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is treated less aggressively if you’re not white and male
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According to a new study, strep throat may soon be antibiotic resistant. Know some natural remedies that can help you deal with this condition.
Re-Spins
Re-spins became more expensive as mask costs increased exponentially but fortunately verification software improved relentlessly largely thanks to Mentor Graphics
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
As new cases of the Wuhan coronavirus are reported across the globe, online bootleggers are cashing in on another opportunity to sell a dangerous bleach cocktail that they claim can cure malaria, cancer, the flu, and even autism. Now proponents are claiming the chlorine dioxide treatment can also cure or protect against the coronavirus.
How will travelling to Europe change after Brexit?
Just what will change?
Do I need an executive coach?
Geoff Lawrence, MD, Vistage UK, discusses the benefits of having an executive coach in the workplace. Read more at Open Access Government
Ohio State futurist visits Air Force Research Laboratory
An unusual guest speaker recently challenged researchers and administrators at the Air Force Research Laboratory to think about artificial intelligence and machine learning and how they will change the home and workplace as well as institutions of higher learning.
Men are spending thousands on 'limb-lengthening surgery' to add inches to their height
EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Mirror Online, Dr Kevin Debiparshad, a consultant at the LimbplastX Institute, explained why many men are turning to limb-lengthening surgery
The Tax Break the IRS Is Begging You to Take
Millions of taxpayers are eligible but choose not to claim the thousands of dollars this tax credit offers.
What to do when you want to apply for an internal position at your company
When applying for an internal role try to resist the temptation to treat the process more informally than you might an external role.
Humans are hardwired to dismiss facts that don’t fit their worldview
Whether in situations relating to scientific consensus, economic history or current political events, denialism has its roots in what psychologists call 'motivated reasoning.'
What’s ε in Math?
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Concept Tractors Are A Thing And Boy Does This Kubota One Look Pissed
I suppose this shouldn’t really be surprising, but even though I almost exclusively associate the idea of pie-in-the-sky concept machines with the automotive industry, they’re not the only ones do this kind of thing. For example, the farm machinery industry has fun making wild futuristic concepts, too, as you can...
Impossible Burgers Aren't Healthy, And That's The Whole Point
When you go to a restaurant and order a hamburger, do you think to yourself, “Ah, yes, this meal will be so nutritious”? Or do you try to ignore the kilojoule count while thinking, “I want the greasy sandwich that will taste so good but make me feel so bad”? I’m guessing it’s closer to the latter. So why...
Turning up the heat on antibacterial-resistant diseases
Photothermal therapy (PTT) is a proposed treatment for diseases like antibacterial-resistant infections and cancer, but despite over a decade of research, scientists have been unable to find a safe and ...
New cobalt complex could reduce the cost of hydroformylation
A team of researchers from Louisiana State University and ExxonMobil Chemical has found a way to replace the rhodium catalysts used in the hydroformylation process. In their paper published in the journal ...
Studying That the Leadership Principle of Nursemaids
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Enrolling in Medicare? Don't Make This Giant Mistake
It's one that could cost you big-time for the rest of your life.
Authorized Science Ketosis – What is It?
Science keto diet plans are diets which people are currently using to drop fat and build muscle. They function by drastically cutting down the food which that you eat even though upping your work out.
Commentary: Jiayou! A community in crisis but Wuhan residents fight back with calls for solidarity
Quarantined residents at the epicentre of the Wuhan coronavirus epidemic are rallying together even though they have had to be isolated to prevent ...
6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G
6G: speeds could increase up to 1 TB/s, 8000 times the speed of 5G. The world is just beginning to discover 5G but China is already looking towards 6G.
Greater support for people in mental health crisis
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The must-read stories and debate in health policy and leadership.
A History of Star Trek's Uneasy Relationship With Androids
Sci-fi has been fascinated with sentient synthetic life since its earliest days, but Star Trek, in particular, has had quite the tumultuous history with its own consideration of androids and their place in its far future. From classic interpretations of sinister ‘bots to one of the franchise’s most beloved characters, here’s everything you need to know about Star Trek’s androids.
Royal Astronomical Society rebrand inspired by “vision and discovery”
The new identity, which has been led by London-based design studio Johnson Banks, seeks to “sensitively modernise” the 200-year-old organisation.
Green energy could now be cheaper than fossil fuels thanks to breakthrough
Australia is on fire. Antarctica’s “Doomsday Glacier” is melting. Last year was the second hottest year on record. The six hottest years in all of recorded human history? The last
Destiny 2’s mysterious Empyrean Foundation event is all about community donations
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s goop Series Has Been Accused Of “Misinformation” By NHS Chief
Energy exorcisms and psychedelic drugs are just some of the unusual alternative therapies explored in Gwyneth Paltrow’s The goop Lab. Opinions have been split over the new Netflix series, but now the NHS England Chief has deemed The goop Lab…
Cancer - it may be a heriditary condition | TheHealthSite.com
World Cancer Day is approaching on February 4. In light of this, let us look at how cancer may be hereditary and what you can do to ascertain your risk.
Sweating Robot Beats the Heat
By leaking water, a soft robotic gripper cools itself more efficiently than humans do
What We Lose by Hiring Someone to Pick Up Our Avocados for Us
Will the proliferation of mobile ordering destroy civic life?
Lima Charlie: What Is The Future Of HMS Forth In The Falkland Islands?
The arrival of HMS Forth in the Falklands represents a significant increase in capability for the British forces locally
Doctors start terrace garden at trauma centre
It aims at promoting ‘grow your own food’ concept and works as a stress buster for doctors
How to retire early and still be rich
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To change your personality, don’t go it alone
It's possible to change your personality, but it may be difficult to accomplish all on your own, new research suggests.
Q&A: All you need to know as coronavirus affects more people in Europe
Many more people in Europe are likely to contract novel coronavirus that causes serious lung disease, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control has warned.
Teens Find a Big Loophole in the New Flavored Vaping Ban
The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.
Two studies find cervical cancer could be eliminated within the century
Cervical cancer could be eliminated within 20 years in Canada and within a century worldwide, according to two international studies in which Quebec researchers have participated.
Coronavirus infects the INTERNET: Beware suspicious links about the killer Wuhan virus which hackers are using to hide malware designed to steal personal information
Hackers are using the media coverage of the killer coronavirus that has killed 213 people in China to lure people into accidentally downloading malware.
Women are the single largest exclusion in India’s farmer suicides data: P Sainath
Delivering his valedictorian address at the XVI National Conference of Indian Association for Women's Studies (IAWS) here, Sainath, 63, said climate change was going to affect women more as they are the providers of water, food, fodder and fuels.
Inside the NHS hospital where Britain's first two coronavirus patients are quarantined and hazmat-clad nurses treat sufferers through a protective TENT to prevent the spread of highly contagious diseases
The two family members, believed to be Chinese nationals, fell ill at a hotel in York on Wednesday. They were rushed into isolation at a specialist unit at the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.
Seven steps to improving your company culture
Avoid the perils of a toxic culture by building one on passion, creativity and empowerment
A projector had far too much fun with car tech
Stop it. You can fool a Tesla Autopilot system with a projector?
How individuals decide between self-interest and commitment to a group
In conflicts that occur simultaneously within and between groups, who would, when and why put aside their own interest to stand up for the interest of the social group he or she belongs to? Recent findings ...
The water beneath the Antarctic's 'doomsday' glacier is uncomfortably warm
The fast-melting Thwaites Glacier won't be able to hold back a massive flood of ice water.
Leprosy: Top Myths And Misconceptions Surrounding The Condition, Busted For You
Regardless of the high prevalence of leprosy globally, there are a few myths and misconceptions surrounding it. Today, we burst some of them for you.
Samples From HMS Challenger’s 1870s Expedition Reveal How Carbon Emissions Are Changing The Ocean
Samples from one of history's greatest scientific expeditions are being used to see how plankton are responding to human-induced changes in ocean chemistry
Summer-born children more likely to struggle with basic skills, figures suggest
Youngsters born in the summer are less likely to have a ‘good level of development’ at age five than those with autumn birthdays, figures suggest.
Study Reports First Case of Coronavirus Spread by Asymptomatic Person
A woman from China infected a person in Germany before she began displaying symptoms
Study provides first look at sperm microbiome using RNA sequencing
A new collaborative study published by a research team from the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the CReATe Fertility Centre and the University of Massachusetts Amherst provides the first in-depth ...
A new study reveals the secrets of mucus production that could be applied to cancer biology
The cells that produce mucus are known to be involved in serious health conditions such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and even cancer.
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the "Valley that Changed a Nation"
One of the founders of Wellington’s beloved ZEALANDIA Eco-sanctuary, Jim Lynch, gave a talk at the Greater Wellington Regional Council on Thursday discussing how the ambitious idea came to life, and his new book ZEALANDIA: The Valley that Changed a Nation.
Simon Coveney on Brexit: "Everybody loses here"
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he feels "sadness" as Britain leaves the European Union.The UK ...
NYT writer says world is suffering because Xi govt delayed announcing Wuhan virus outbreak
NYT writer says world is suffering because Xi govt delayed announcing Wuhan virus outbreak
Two cases of Coronavirus confirmed in UK
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Nigeria has poorest cancer care, control system — Akeredolu
Wife of the Ondo State governor has lamented that the country ranked among countries with the poorest cancer care and control system.
First Kondo, now cosy: but do you have to buy into lifestyle trends?
Beware the tricks of consumer capitalism
Regenerative biology could be used to restore mucus production, shows study
Mucus is a protective, slimy secretion produced by goblet cells and which lines organs of the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive systems. Slime production is essential to health, and an imbalance can be life-threatening.
Seasonal influenza vaccine is important: Ministry of Health
The seasonal influenza vaccine protects you and others, make sure to take it: Ministry of Health
Phishing scams leveled up, and we didn’t
Mass-produced cyberattacks you’ll probably fall for, just like Jeff Bezos
Vaping will be allowed on the grounds of Derriford Hospital again
The plans would make Devon’s largest hospital tobacco-free rather than smoke-free, as it is now
Writers Guild hopes new streaming laws will reverse 'service industry' trend
TORONTO - Amid talks about regulating foreign streaming services in this country, the Writers Guild of Canada is sounding the alarm on what it says is a tro
Hollow the leader with a mountain to climb: PM's challenge is beyond urgent
You only get one chance to make a first impression. The Prime Minister, for much of Australia, blew his.
How can your business improve its digital journey?
Denis Lafitte, Spire Healthcare Group plc, shares insights and advice for the digital road ahead from his own digital journey experience
No one considered the cost to Sydney of crushing this vibrant community hub
Corporate profiteering is set to ruin the oldest Indigenous urban settlement in the country.
Surge pricing for taxis to be proposed in NY City Council
Changes could be on the way for taxi drivers and passengers in New York City if a proposal being introduced in New York City Council Friday becomes law.
The ethics of editing humans – and the scientist who helped make it easy
Jennifer Doudna co-discovered the Crispr tool that could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
Brexit a 'step backwards' and Canada's coronavirus plans; In The News for Jan. 31
In The News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day. Here is what's on the radar of our editors for the morning of Ja
ET View: Economic Survey revives an old tale about Microsoft
Microsoft has come a long way since then and even became the worlds most valued company. The Survey does not hold out a happy story.
Pigs Genetically Engineered With Human Cells May Pave The Way For Future Skin Transplants
A team of researchers in China have genetically engineered a pig with human DNA and transplanted skin grafts onto monkeys in a “milestone” they say will pa
New combination treatment could help fight advanced melanoma
A study by researchers at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that using an immunotherapy drug called NKTR-214, also known as bempegaldesleukin, in combination with an infusion of anti-tumor immune cells, or T cells, may produce a stronger immune response that could help fight advanced melanoma.
This Interactive Map Displays The Latest Confirmed Coronavirus Cases
If you're finding it hard to wrap your head around the numbers involved in the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), this interactive map can give you an idea based on the latest World Health Organisation numbers....
Explained: Coronavirus is here to stay, will it become a pandemic?
Earlier on Thursday, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as the outbreak continues to spread outside Wuhan, China, the epicentre of the virus.
Coin hoard is a world record breaker – and that’s official
A HOARD of almost 70,000 Iron Age coins found in Jersey has been officially recognised as a world record – although its value and whether it will stay in Jersey still remain unclear.
Scientists engineer bacteria to protect bees against pests and virus infections
Researchers have engineered new strains of bacteria to protect honey bees from a deadly trend known as the colony collapse disorder -- a global phenomenon in which a majority of worker bees in a colony disappear, leaving behind a queen, plenty of food, and a few nurse bees.
Pirelli doubt they will test new tyres during race weekends again
Pirelli motorsport boss Mario Isola has said that testing a new Formula 1 tyre during a race weekend throughout 2020 is “probably the wrong way” to go about it after trying at the 2019 US Grand Prix brought a load of negativity.
Talent scouts to rescue football clubs from debt with technology
Football clubs can curb their financial woes by discovering new talent. Scoutium provides qualified talent scout feedback on 90-minute infrastructure matches, enabling clubs to generate revenue with the new faces they discover
Dundee head teacher shows ‘very strong leadership’, says glowing school report
A Dundee school has been praised for its “positive culture” and respectful and supportive relationships following an inspection.
Study links vegetarian diet to fewer UTIs
The research couldn't prove a cause-and-effect link, but it showed people who eschewed meat had 16 percent lower odds for a UTI versus those who didn't.
Kilbowie outdoor centre closure agreed by North Lanarkshire Council
The residential facility, which provides outdoor education for Primary Seven groups, is to shut in 2020-2021.
Underwater Robot Makes Alarming Find Below Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
The glacier in question is roughly the size of Florida and is melting at a fast pace, making a sizeable contribution to the global sea rise.
Gwyneth Paltrow’s wellness products condemned by NHS chief
Simon Stevens says people are wasting money and taking risks because of misleading claims
People need not panic about cornavirus: DC
‘While no case was reported in the district, the administration is geared up to tackle the situation’
Scientists warn there is NO evidence Dettol can kill the deadly Wuhan coronavirus after bogus conspiracy theories flood social media
The bottle label claims the disinfectant spray can 'kill coronavirus'. But experts say there is no proof it will work against the new strain from China.
Levitating sand escapes classical world, enters quantum ground state
We're close to being uncertain about where hundreds of millions of atoms are.
Gig Workers Have Nowhere to Pee
"We’re spending more money at restaurants than a customer would spend on the same order, and many of us would just like to wash our hands when we pick up food."
Shire of Esperance council green-light nature camp plans
Plans for a nature-based camp park will move forward with conditions, after a unanimous vote by the Shire of Esperance council on January 28. About ten years...
Coronavirus: NZ businesses exporting to China take a hit
New Zealand exporters are nervously waiting to see how big an impact the deadly coronavirus will have on their businesses. The disease is spreading across the globe and has killed at least 171 people and infected thousands. Restrictions in China on travel and public gatherings to try to contain the outbreak are putting the squeeze on New Zealand firms doing business in the country. New Zealand Rock Lobster Industry Council chief executive Mark Edwards said the live lobster export business had ceased after a huge drop in demand. He said the timing - during Chinese New Year, a peak period for demand and goods prices - was unfortunate.
Facial Exercises Can Tighten the Skin & 5 Other Online Beauty ‘Tips’ That Are Actually Just Myths
It's human nature to always want to look your best, whether when out in the public or on your social media postings. While some go as far as having skin or facial treatments every week, others resort to following beauty advice from the internet. But did you know that some…
Sneinton Square to become UV skate park inspired by nature for Nottingham Light Night
'Skate of Nature' will transform Sneinton Square with half pipes and forms, each decorated with UV artwork
Brexit day is here – but does the rest of the world even care?
As the English sparkling wine sits in the Downing Street chillers for tonight's light show, what has Brexit done for our reputation, asks Paul Blanchard
Research: How to Build Trust with Business Partners from Other Cultures
Understanding cultural differences helps us navigate them respectfully.
Man of the hour: Dr. B.V. Doshi
Eminent architect and Pritzker Prize winner Dr. B.V. Doshi has received the Padma Bhushan. He speaks to Durganand Balsavar about the architect’s role in society
Motorists, are you Brexit-ready to drive abroad? Here's six things you need to consider after 31 January
From validity of UK licences to green cards and preparing for overseas low emission zones, here's everything drivers need to know for life after 31 January.
OCHIENG: If not people what else makes a population?
Both population and people come from the Latin populus and the Greek populos — ordinary folk.
Overweight cat Sox bids for place in pet slimming contest
The PDSA Pet Fit Club sees 20 animals selected to take part in a six-month diet and exercise programme.
Meet The Imperial Japanese Plane That Terrified The Allies
The Zero was the pinnacle of Japanese technology.
Understanding Botanical Science
Lots of men and women feel that persons can be helped by botanical science within the world that is real. Sciences are very interesting for the reason that they look at herbs and plants in numerous
The joy of reading
To inculcate reading habit among all age groups, a unique mission involving 4,000 college students from 500 colleges of Tamil Nadu is set for a launch this Sunday
I’ve talked to many world leaders. Queen Elizabeth II was the best at the art of conversation — here’s why.
I have had the privilege of conversing with a number of the world’s great leaders.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope ends mission of astronomical discovery
After more than 16 years studying the universe in infrared light, revealing new wonders in our solar system, our galaxy and beyond, NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end.
Training institutes for drivers, fleet modernisation are need of the hour, says Bhaskar Rao
Bhaskar Rao, Commissioner of Police, Bengaluru City, has said that each State in the country needs a high-quality driver training institute. Delivering his keynote address at ‘Road Ahead’ for the tran
Two people test positive for the deadly Coronavirus in England
The first cases of the deadly coronavirus in the UK have been announced as an evacuation flight from Wuhan is due to land.
How $98 trillion of household wealth in America is distributed
If a pie represented the wealth in the United States, nine pieces, or 90% of the pie, would go to the wealthiest 20% in the country.
Your letters for Jan. 31
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Betelgeuse Update: Dimmest Magnitude Recorded In 125 Years
Last week, the extreme dimming of the red supergiant knocked it out of the Top 20 brightest stars. However, there was worse news to come for the star as ne
READERS’ LETTERS: HS2 will have zero benefit to Scotland but we have to pay £9bn towards it
Sir, – The Chancellor Sajid Javid, on behalf of our Westminster lords and masters, has decided to support HS2 at a cost of more than £106 billion (latest estimate).
Plastics ban can't be instant, restaurants warn Ottawa
OTTAWA — Canada's restaurant owners are eager to do their part to curb this country's addiction to plastics, their association says, but they want the government to leave time for them to adapt to a . . .
4 Ways to Get a Head Start on Monday Without Sacrificing Your Weekend
When it's not possible to completely cut off from work over the weekend, create balance between life and work with the right combination of technology, communication, and discipline.
Why Are So Many Young People Unhappy? (Part II)
The reason so many young people are depressed, unhappy, and angry is the left has told them that G-d and Judeo-Christian religions are nonsense; their country is largely evil; their past is deplorable; and their future is hopeless.
These engineers left their jobs to develop a sex education curriculum
'That mate' talks about topics not taught in school from puberty, sexual, mental and emotional health to financial literacy. The start-up has tie-up with over 100 schools and already provides content in form of comics, games etc. They are now moving towards a mobile-based app and a chat-bot.
Fire shifts review planned
Shropshire’s fire brigade plans a review to help part-time staff manage their work-life balance while maintaining cover, but some stations have “pre-empted” this by changing their shift systems, the governing body has heard.
E-bike trial coming soon
On 12 February selected officers in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin will take to the roads on e-bikes to trial them as a new tool to help keep our roads safe.
The Importance of Getting Mathematics Certifications
The importance to having certifications that are mathsIt is really crucial that you go after professions that want the wisdom of the math along with the concepts.Math is a subject that's mandator
On the Web Education and Learning – Should I Consider a Online Study Training Course in Information Science?
The following article will examine the benefits that you can get out of edX information Science. Inside this regard, it's important to distinguish in between other along with edX businesses that
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals
Zoo improvements should benefit all animals and include a wide range of "enrichment" techniques, researchers say.
Will we consider our own, the Kashmiri children traumatised by years of systemic violence?
Repetitive, violent trauma in endemic war zones can be deeply damaging for the community, especially children and adolescents, who could be scarred for life, and pass on their fear and anger to generations that follow.
History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu
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Cape Coast Teaching Hospital performs free ENT surgeries
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Trump vs. Medicaid
The administration very much wants to shrink coverage for adults.
How to Sustain Your Pace and Performance at Work by Paying Attention to Your Burnout Cycle
How often you feel depleted reveals more than you might think.
#JusticeForAlex: Doctor gives details on the dentist’s injection, how the student died
#JusticeForAlex - A student, Alex allegedly died after a dentist in the General hospital in Gombe allegedly gave him an injection and Aproko Doctor on social media has decided to give details. A call #JusticeforAlex started
Medical professionals battle virus misinformation online
Dr. Rose Marie Leslie, a family physician at the University of Minnesota, is fighting misleading and false information around a virus outbreak with the very tool used to spread much...
What are the symptoms of coronavirus?
The flu-like virus originated in Wuhan, China, and has spread to nearly 20 countries, including the UK
Phone Hacks Can Happen to Anyone. Here’s How to Protect Yourself.
Start by knowing what could expose you to an attack, like vacation clues, hotel Wi-Fi and inadequate verification procedures.
As Delhi gangrape convicts await execution, a reminder: death penalty does not ensure women’s safety
India has an obsession with retributive and deterrent approaches and an increasing aversion to another goal of punishment – rehabilitation.
B.C. coronavirus testing continues, still only one confirmed case
International emergency measures aimed at poorer countries, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
Further screening needed as outbreak ramps up
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How will immigration rules change after Brexit?
The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.
What a 5-Step Checklist at Johns Hopkins Can Teach You About Life and Business
Often the simplest steps -- ones we repeat all the time -- are an opportunity to slip up and create costly errors.
Chemists simplify the synthesis of antitumor compounds
A RUDN chemist in collaboration with colleagues from N.D. Zelinsky Institute of Organic Chemistry and N.K. Koltsov Institute of Developmental Biology (IDB), RAS have developed a new method for the synthesis ...
Confused about the Iowa caucus? Don't be — it's just a fun little block party for white people that changes American history
While it may feel as if the Democratic primary has been going on for 84 years, I regret to inform you that it’s really only just getting started. Ours is an era of grotesque polarization ground
From Antarctica to space: Telemedicine at the limit
ESA is working with Argentina to test telemedicine device Tempus Pro in the harsh conditions of Antarctica as Europe prepares for its next phase of human exploration in space.
The New Way of Investing That’s Making Airbnb Hosts a Fortune
Presented by T1 In the past, there has really only been one mainstream way of making money from the investment in…
Tools needed to help young people in Africa
RGB Building Supplies has joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos
What happens to UK coronavirus patients after deadly disease is confirmed?
A frantic search is underway for anyone who may have come into contact with the two patients diagnosed with coronavirus in England.
68% of Middle-Aged and Older Workers Share This Retirement-Planning Regret
Here's a chance to learn a valuable lesson.
The F-35 Is Still Full of Must-Fix Flaws
Also, the gun doesn't fire straight
Giving some pregnant women progesterone hormone ‘could prevent more than 8,000 miscarriages a year’
Offering the hormone progesterone to women who have suffered miscarriages in the past may help prevent future pregnancy loss, a new study has claimed. Researchers from the University of Birmingham
Read Here: Aaron Akivito Sema from Nagaland makes history at Mt. Everest Fashion Runway
Master Aaron Akivito Sema, a proud 12 years old student of Livingstone Foundation International, Nagaland became the youngest person
Universal coronavirus treatments could help treat this outbreak — and the next one
Coronavirus outbreaks could happen regularly, and scientists want to prepare to fight them all
Facebook bans coronavirus fake news, false cures and conspiracy theories
Social network says people are sharing videos which claim drinking bleach will beat the feared disease.
Millennials Aren’t Spending All Their Money on Avocado Toast, Actually
They are burdened by student loans, but new data shows they have saved more for retirement than Gen Xers did at the same age.
What is 'intuitive eating'? The 'anti-diet' explained
'Intuitive eating' is a concept developed more than 20 years ago by registered dietitians Elyse Resch and Evelyn Tribole but is now experiencing a renaissance.
Homeopathic drug ‘Arsenicum album 30’ can't prevent Coronavirus infection, as claimed by AYUSH ministry
Coronavirus is the latest pandemic that has emerged from Wuhan, China and has spread to 16 countries including Thailand, France, Philippines, USA, Australia and India. Over 170 people have died and
How To Keep Your Hands Germ-Free, From An Infectious Disease Specialist
It's more common sense than you might think.
53% of Older Americans Make This Miscalculation That Could Destroy Their Retirement
It's a dangerous misstep for a lot of reasons.
SMSF trustees need simpler, cheaper regulation
Looking for straightforward advice and getting tied up in paperwork or high fees? Why it's time for change.
NASA’s newest space observatory could sniff exoplanet atmospheres for signs of life
Over the course of our existence, humanity has struggled to definitively answer the question: “Are we alone?” Is Earth the only planet in the vast cosmic sea that contains life? As our technology becomes more advanced, we get closer and closer to the answer. Our solar system contains a multitude of worlds, planetary bodies ranging […]
Sign Languages Display Distinct Ancestries
Well more than 100 distinct sign languages exist worldwide, with each having features that made it possible for researchers to create an evolutionary tree of their lineages.
A Cure for Cancer Might Be on the Way -- and It Could Turn Healthcare Investing Upside Down
An exciting new discovery holds the potential to completely disrupt the healthcare industry as we know it.
Bridges to be built to help pupils cross rivers
The KZN Transport Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Premier’s Office, Department of Public Works ...
Does Wearing A Face Mask Protect Against Coronavirus?
Editor’s note: This article has been updated in light of the January 2020 coronavirus outbreak. If you live in a city, it’s likely you’re constantly on high alert about germs, especially with seasonal outbreaks of flu (or influenza, as its otherwise…
Hayne's shock treatment worked
The royal commission was designed to shock the entire financial services system into change. It was brutal, but it delivered.
Earlier screening for colon cancer may catch cases earlier
Analysis revealed higher than suspected rates of un-diagnosed cancers in those under age 50, when colonoscopies are recommended.
Homes with view of St James' Park proposed as part of Newcastle city centre development
Plans for 66 flats on the Newcastle Helix site outline innovative scheme for flexible housing
49 Interesting Facts and Stories About the Human Brain
Modern neuroscience and cognitive sciences have made great strides in understanding the effect our brains have on our everyday function. With that comes a wealth of knowledge and facts that you probably don't know about the brain.
John Delaney Drops Out a Few Days Shy of Iowa. Did He Endorse Anyone?
Former Maryland Rep. John Delaney dropped out of the 2020 presidential race on Friday. It's a bittersweet ending considering he was just a few days shy of the first real contest, the Iowa Caucus. The Democratic contender explained that he will "not have sufficient support to get to the 15 percent viability threshold" needed on Monday night.
How to protect yourself from the coronavirus
The virus can be spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Hand-washing is a first line of defence
Use this Temtem type breakdown to determine your squad's strengths and weaknesses
Never lose a game of elemental rock, paper, scissors.
Autonomous vehicles could benefit health if cars are electric and shared
What impact will self-driving cars have on public health? The Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has taken part in a study that analyzed the potential risks and benefits of autonomous vehicles ...
Small birthweight can cause breathlessness in later life, finds study
A new study finds that babies born small for their gestational age are not so fit when it comes to their heart and lungs capacity.
Doctors on TikTok Try to Go Viral
They have M.D.s, but are they up for this challenge?
Web series ‘Sex Education’ uses the high -school romcom format to talk about the birds, bees and more
The second season of the popular British show began streaming on Netflix India this month
Man with dementia and frostbite to be detained in hospital, court rules
Judge says highly educated man who had professional career was cursed by alcohol addiction
How Far Do Sneeze Droplets Travel (And How Big Can They Get)?
There's a new coronavirus spreading throughout China and parts of the world and while it's not yet known how it spreads, it's likely got something to do with coughing and sneezing. While there are ways to cover your sneezes and coughs, they're not always effective and if you want to stop droplets reaching you or yours...
Derbyshire medical centres issue warning over coronavirus outbreak
Two people have tested positive for the virus in England
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
A New Model for Crowdsourcing Innovation
Make sure participants deliver ideas — and a business plan.
What will happen to healthcare after Brexit?
Travellers are advised to ensure they have adequate travel insurance for the full duration of their trip, both in 2020 and beyond.
Exploring strangeness and the primordial Universe
Physicists believe that in the Universe's first ten microseconds free quarks and gluons filled all of spacetime, forming a new phase of matter named 'quark-gluon plasma' (QGP). Experimental and theoretical ...
Furious Chinese put images of the swastika, sanitary pads and skulls on Danish flag after the European nation refuses to apologise over 'insulting' cartoon depicting the Chinese flag with 'images of the coronavirus'
The online campaign started after a Danish newspaper published a satirical cartoon about the deadly coronavirus and then refused to apologise - moves that infuriated China.
Nike Vaporfly: World Athletics set to rule on running shoe range
World Athletics is set to tighten regulations of high-tech running shoes, including the controversial Nike Vaporfly range.
How will immigration rules change after Brexit?
The issue dominated the EU referendum debate.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
I Know Some Algorithms Are Biased—because I Created One
Doing so was inadvertent, but it taught me an important lesson
Some wasps have evolved to recognize and remember faces
A team of researchers at Cornell University recently published a new paper titled “Evolutionary dynamics of recent selection on cognitive abilities.” But that’s a mouthful that ki…
Coronavirus arrives to the UK after two cases confirmed by health bosses
They are members of the same family
Circadian health and wellness sabbaticals are set to be big trends in 2020
Get ready for energy healing and wellness music.
Why Coronavirus Seems to Be Striking More Adults Than Kids
Expert theories on why the coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV seems to be infecting more kids than adults, according to early data out of Wuhan.
Exploring the school-age social, emotional, and behavioral health landscape
How you interact, how you feel, and how you act: The three basic tenants of social, emotional, and behavioral health are simple concepts, yet they can be some of the strongest predictors of well-being ...
One child a day saved from 'dangerous' online sex offenders in 2019
Nearly one child a day was protected from 'dangerous' online offenders accused of making, possessing, and distributing indecent images of children in Essex last year.
Estuarine and coastal environments play a crucial role in microplastic concentrations
Every year, about 8 million metric tons of plastic are put into the world's oceans. Of particular concern are microplastics, materials found in the marine environment that occur in sizes below five millimeters ...
Science and Mathematics to be taught in English again
KUALA LUMPUR: Science and Mathematics subjects will once again be taught in English.
Six reasons Nigerians should value online education
Today’s world is steadily ebbing out traditional methods and conventions in favor of modern technology in various facets of day-to-day living. Thanks to technology, one’s location no longer affects how we communicate, socialize, or work, so why should it restrict how we learn? Online universities were introduced just about two decades ago and were seen […]
What can you do if a potential employer ‘ghosts’ you?
Ghosting is on the rise in workplace circles too, experts say, as technology is making it easy to both apply for jobs and ignore communication efforts
Onions and garlic may Protect against breast cancer
Scientists advise eating more onions and garlic | THE INDEPENDENT | New research examines the consumption of onion and garlic among women and suggests that the vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer. Onions and garlic are part of the allium genus, along with leeks, chives, and hundreds of other species. Rich in …
WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship
WelTec launches new degree apprenticeship to plug skills gap as New Zealand embarks on ambitious infrastructure programme
More than 75K in Wuhan may have coronavirus, analysis suggests
New estimates based on modeling research dwarf official counts, suggesting that some of those sickened may be asymptomatic or will not seek medical attention.
Are You Ready to Serve on a Board?
Five skills you need, and how to build them.
New Study Says Lower Age of First Colonoscopy
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force -- which sets federal screening standards -- still recommends a starting age of 50 for people at average risk.
Coronavirus: Two people test positive in England
First cases of the virus in the UK announced as evacuation flight from Wuhan due to land
Coronavirus confirmed in UK as patients tested positive
Two patients - members of the same family - have tested positive for the illness
Porn survey reveals extent of UK teenagers' viewing habits
BBFC report finds parents are in denial or largely unaware of what their children view online
UCE: Half of the candidates fail physics and chemistry
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nearly half of the students who sat for the Uganda Certificate of Education- UCE exams failed Physics and Chemistry papers. Results released this morning by the Uganda National Examinations Board indicate that at least 166,530, out of the 333,060 students who sat for the 2019 examinations, scored F9 in …
'How first influenza infection determines lifelong immunity decoded'
The first type of flu virus that people are exposed to in early childhood determines their ability to fight the infectious disease for the rest of their lives, according to a study which may lead to new understanding of how the human immune system fights influenza.
Oyo cuts staff strength by about 2,000, exits 200 cities as part of restructuring
Oyo claims that although it has slashed a significant workforce, there has been a lot of support that the start-up has given to the employees who have been asked to leave
Mayo organisations join new national climate action campaign
Macalla Farm and Westport Eco-Congregation are among the Mayo-based organisations joining One Future, a new campaign group calling for faster and fairer climate action.
Robotic submarine snaps first-ever images at foundation of notorious Antarctic glacier
During an unprecedented scientific campaign on an Antarctic glacier notorious for contributions to sea-level, researchers took first-ever images at the glacier's foundations on the ocean floor. The area ...
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Cybersecurity: Lessons learned from live exercises
Exelon IT and cybersecurity experts shared their insights during a session at DISTRIBUTECH International in San Antonio, US.
Fewer than 1 in 5 Employees Is Highly Engaged. Here's Why This is a Problem--and How to Fix It
In today's competitive hiring market, it's easier to keep your current employees engaged that to start the hiring process from scratch.
Funding boost for mental health and addictions facilities
Friday 31 January, 2019
AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick
AA Insurance awarded Shine’s DVFREE Tick for creating a domestic violence-free workplace
Successful end to fruit fly operation in Auckland
Biosecurity New Zealand has ended its Northcote fruit fly operations and lifted restrictions on the movement of fruit and vegetables on Auckland’s North Shore.
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!
About a decade ago, when I started writing about how companies should strive to create value for stakeholders, not just shareholders, some of my business and finance friends thought I was nuts.
Conspiracy theorists are telling people to drink a dangerous bleach solution to cure or prevent coronavirus
Conspiracy theorists and internet vaccine skeptics are making false claims that a bleach solution called "miracle mineral solution" cures coronavirus.
UK Bankers Would Like a Lie-In in the Mornings
People who make their money from other people losing theirs would like to be allowed to do so during more sociable hours, with those who ply trades on the UK's stock exchanges petitioning for a later start to their working days.
Explainer: Rapid spread of China coronavirus fuels global alarm
(Reuters) - International alarm over the coronavirus that emerged in Wuhan, China in December is driven by its rapid spread and the fact that infectious disease experts cannot yet know how deadly or contagious it is.
Medical Experts Claim Wuhan Virus May Be Transmitted Through Your Eyes Or By Touch Alone
As the Wuhan virus continues to weigh heavy on everyone's minds, the general answer to preventing yourself from being exposed and possibly infected with the disease is by wearing masks, as it is commonly understood that the mask acts as a barrier between you and any infectious particles that people…
We start to struggle with activities 'like walking up stairs' at age 60
The good news is that exercise can help.
Auckland fruit fly response comes to a successful end
Friday 31 January 2020
PH Red Cross provides tips against 2019-nCoV
After the Department of Health confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the country, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Friday advised the public not to leave their houses without protective gears.
What Experts Want You To Know About Self-Managed Abortions
As abortion restrictions across the country seemingly grow by the day, self-managed abortion is over three times as prevalent in Texas than the rest of the country, according to a January study released by the University of Texas at Austin’s Texas…
Former ref Jackson named Super Rugby's tackle guru
New Zealand's Glen Jackson has been appointed as Super Rugby's Tackle Technique Review Officer for the 2020 season.
Our face mask future: Do they really help beat flu, coronavirus and pollution?
Huge numbers of people are wearing face masks – in Japan and South Korea there have been reports of stores selling out. But experts are divided on how effective they are
Social workers are not useless, irrelevant
Social workers like any other professionals play a pivotal role in mentoring and skilling the youth at both micro and macro levels
Nanospirals that form as molten metals solidify could be key to new materials—and invisibility
Humans have been cooling metal mixtures from liquid to solid for thousands of years. But surprisingly, not much is known about exactly what happens during the process of solidification. Particularly puzzling ...
Study gets up close with near-death experiences
Those who momentarily shuffled off this mortal coil returned with positive perceptions of what they discovered on the other side—a finding that encourages researchers to dig deeper into the ways people ...
How likely is someone to die from coronavirus?
NHS still state that the risk of getting coronavirus in the UK is low.
First two cases of deadly coronavirus confirmed in UK
Both patients are currently "receiving specialist NHS care" after they tested positive for the virus.
Locusts swarm East Africa with worst plague in decades
The locust plague already poses an 'unprecedented' threat to food security, and could still grow 500 times larger.
Fingerprints Can Now Be Dated To Within a Day of When They Were Made
Writing in Analytical Chemistry, Paige Hinners and Young Jin Lee of Iowa State University say they have figured out an accurate way to data to within 24 hours when a fingerprint under a week old was made -- and thus whether it is associated with a crime temporally, as well as spatially. The Economis...
Avoid Super Bowl 'avocado hand' injuries with these helpful tips
Tips on how to avoid a kitchen catastrophe while preparing for the big game.
Discovery takes pressure off blood measurements
Researchers at Monash University are on the verge of creating a revolutionary, portable blood pressure monitoring device that can provide data continuously to patients from the comfort of their home.
5 Things You Can Do in a Single Work Week to Show Your Employees You Care
Got a few minutes? Because that's all it takes to prevent great talent from walking out the door.
DOC call to use the loos in Abel Tasman National Park
31 January 2020
2020 Portrait of American International Travelers Survey shows no sign of travel slow down
KANSAS CITY, MO – The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) and travel-focused, integrated marketing agency MMGY Global, have partnered to conduct the 2020 Portrait of the American International Traveler Survey ,which captures the underlying motivations and future intentions that influence travelers’ behavior. According to the survey, the outlook for 2020 is promising with American international travelers intending to take 2.2 international vacations in the next 12 months, and most notably, 37% wanting to travel more this year than last. The
Jennifer Doudna, Crispr scientist, on the ethics of editing humans
Her gene-editing tool could cure disease and change the human race. But what happens if it falls into the wrong hands?
Acid attack survivor is left horrified to learn how 'ethical' candelilla wax is sourced for the beauty industry by Mexican workers on minumum wage who handle sulphuric acid with no safety equipment
Appearing on BBC Three documentary Beauty Laid Bare, Resham Khan, from Manchester, who relies on make-up to cover her scars, travels to Mexico to explore the secrets of the beauty industry.
TSMC says business as usual; Facebook acts on coronavirus hoaxes
Apple A-series chip supplier TSMC has said that production in its Chinese facilities remains on track despite the coronavirus outbreak impacting output ...
Child seat law to be implemented soon, kids below 12yo can't sit in front
DOTr completes IRR for new child seat safety law, to implement soon
Efficient cryopreservation of genetically modified rat spermatozoa
Rat spermatozoa are two to four times larger than that of other animal species and are easily damaged by changes in pH, osmotic pressure, and temperature. Because these animals are very frequently used ...
Facebook’s trust problem isn’t about being understood
Mark Zuckerberg says people need to understand what the company stands for. The problem is that they already do
WARNING: Do not allow babies consume water from Tipperary supply
Irish Water has issued a drinking water restriction notice to Tipperary residents. On the advice of the Health Service Executive, water from the Templetuohy Water Supply Scheme should not be con...
The Man Who Saw Tomorrow’s Disruption—and Gave Me Hope for Journalism
Clay Christensen’s insights helped illuminate a path by which the field can survive, even thrive.
11 Ways to Communicate So Employees Understand Their Benefits
Here's how to share useful information that engages employees
How to Meditate for Relaxation and Stress Relief
Beating stress and anxiety is simpler than you might think. You can find stress relief through relaxation meditation, and live a happier and healthier life.
How are UK businesses coping with Brexit uncertainty?
Two businesses, two very different perspectives on how to cope with the lack of clarity around the EU-UK's future trading relationship.
The NYC Restaurants Ordered Closed Jan 24 - Jan 31
NEW YORK — Filth flies, roaches, mice and unwashed hands — restaurants across the city have dirty secrets they’d rather you didn't know about. Fortunately for the diner’s well-being, New York City’s Health Department is watching.
Long noncoding RNA can protect our metabolism against metabolic complications
Unlike what we commonly refer to as 'genes', these phantom genes or 'Long noncoding RNA' (LncRNAs) do not lead to the production of proteins that our cells, and thus our entire bodies are made of.
Researchers create world’s most detailed map of breast cancer risk
An international team identified over 350 DNA 'errors' that increase risk of developing the disease, creating a map of breast cancer risk
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans.
A labor attorney explains the work rules around getting sick in the office, whether you're facing a small cold or the coronavirus, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - Generally, an employer can require a sick employee to leave work — but those employees won't always be required to get paid.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
Opinion: Why Canada should end our unfair birth-tourism policies
Several countries have changed their citizenship laws to end the practice and it’s long past time that we follow suit
The F-35 Is Still Broken and the F-35A Can’t Shoot Straight
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Canada needs more doctors
Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.
How To Keep Your Company Afloat If You Unexpectedly Lose an Employee
It's too late to do anything about it after it happens -- so here's how to prepare for the unexpected.
Alzheimer's - good sleep habits can protect you | TheHealthSite.com
Alzheimer's disease can be traumatic for both patients and caregivers. To bring down your risk of Alzheimer's, you need to develop the right sleep habits.
Recession fears and how to combat them in 2020
The fear of not being able to pay for necessities is likely tied to the fear of an increased cost of living, so cutting your ongoing monthly spending is a good place to start.
The Sardauna of our era
IT was the former American President, Abraham Lincoln, who said in one of his famous quotes: “Things may come to those who wait, but
Indigenous kids visit Joondalup for day of fun
ABOUT 25 children from the Aboriginal Middle Years Hip Hop (Beat Walkers) Program arrived in Joondalup yesterday to take part in various activities.
Prenty calls for 'runaway inter-county GAA expenses train' to be derailed
CONNAUGHT GAA Council secretary John Prenty has issued a stark and very strong warning over the costs of running senior inter-county football teams which is running out of control.
Spouse Employment Training Program aims to heighten job security
Spouses of active-duty Air Force members can receive entry-level dental assistant skills training through the Air Force Aid Society-sponsored Spouse Employment Training Program offered at the Airman and Family Readiness Center.
Officials Have Declared the Coronavirus Outbreak a Global Health Emergency
A newly discovered coronavirus has sickened nearly 9,800 people worldwide. We've rounded up the most vital information that's been released so far.
Nesting nanotubes to create 1-D van der Waals heterostructures
An international team of researchers has found a new way to create 1-D heterostructures—by nesting nanotubes. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes how they nested the ...
Rust offers a cheap way to filter arsenic-poisoned water
When water flows deep underground, it often dissolves inorganic substances from mineral deposits in the earth's crust. In many regions, these deposits contain arsenic, a naturally occurring element that ...
Why We Shouldn't Fight Over What Children Are Taught in School
Is there a better way?
After a stroke, the brain ‘drowns’ in its own fluid
Scientists thought fluid from blood caused swelling in the brain after a stroke, but new research in mice pinpoints a different cause.
Calculating Hawking radiation at the event horizon of a black hole
A RUDN University physicist has developed a formula for calculating Hawking radiation on the event horizon of a black hole, which allows physicists to determine how this radiation would be changed with ...
Dundee drug discovery firm announces first ever clinical trials for AI-developed compound
A Dundee-based firm has announced the first ever clinical trials for a drug molecule developed using artificial intelligence (AI).
Rivers are warming at the same rate as the atmosphere
Researchers at EPFL and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) have found that the temperature of Swiss rivers is rising steadily. This situation is straining ecosystems ...
Survey Shows Lack of Employee Engagement
A survey by Achievers revealed the reasons employees are dissatisfied with their current employees.
Astellas files new application for expanded use of roxadustat in Japan
Astellas has set its sights on extending the use of roxadustat into Japan, for the treatment of anaemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in non-dialysis patients.
What is coronavirus and how worried should we be?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how is it transmitted from one person to another, and at what point should you see a doctor?
What Are Open Innovation Companies Really Looking For?
A longterm relationship with product developers who take the time to understand their business.
Researchers look at novel methods to enhance battery performance
Researchers at Penn State are looking at innovative ways to improve energy storage in an effort to better utilize renewable energy technologies.
Coronavirus Q: 'Will a face mask help protect me?' A: It's complicated.
Around the world, people are buying up face masks in hopes of avoiding the Wuhan coronavirus. But do they work? The answer is complicated. Read on for details from health experts.
As Democratic primaries near, educators can teach hope to a polarized citizenry
Schools and colleges can teach political hope that can help citizens make better choices.
The Novel Coronavirus Outbreak, What Global Travelers Need to Know
With news of the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) currently dominating media cycles, many questions have been raised about travel-focused guidance and general safety precautions. The situation related to this outbreak (originating in Hubei province, China) has evolved rapidly – and remains highly fluid – but there are some basic facts that any traveler would do well to know. Symptoms and treatment The novel coronavirus is in a family of coronaviruses that commonly cause fever and symptoms of the upper respiratory system. 2019-nCoV is
85% of Older Adults Are Setting Themselves Up to Fail in Retirement
Retirement could be a challenging time for the majority of older Americans -- but it is possible to change course.
Coca-Cola announcement fails to fizz
Yesterday Coca-Cola New Zealand announced a sugar reduction goal of 20% across its portfolio by 2025.
Coronavirus outbreak: What we know so far
A global public health emergency has been declared as cases continue to spread.
Everything we need to know about coronavirus as it hits the UK
Here's what you need to know as two cases have been confirmed on British soil
No, Bernie Sanders' Idea for National Rent Control Is a Terrible Idea
Bad economics.
9-1-1 Emergency: A call for ailing Sask. hospital system to help seniors
As Saskatchewan’s senior population grows and dementia rates rise, hospitals are struggling to meet the needs of confused and elderly patients who find themselves in the emergency room.
Venture capital has no guesses as to what 2020 has in store
There appears to be no consensus on trends or sentiment.
Investigating dynamics of democratic elections using physics theory
Sometimes, physics theories and constructs can also be used to study seemingly unrelated phenomena, such as social behaviors or dynamics. While human beings are not necessarily similar to specific physical ...
Bill Gates predicted a coronavirus-like outbreak - down to it starting at a Chinese market - in 2019 Netflix documentary show 'The Next Pandemic'
In an episode of the Netflix 'Explained' series aired late last year billionaire Bill Gates warned of the likelihood of a global pandemic breaking out from one of China's wet markets
DNA extracted in museum samples can reveal genetic secrets
DNA in preserved museum specimens can allow scientists to explore the history of species and humanities impact on the ecosystem, but samples are typically preserved in formaldehyde which can damage DNA ...
Low levels of air pollution may add to cardiac arrest risk
All it takes is short-term exposure to fine-particle air pollution from cars and bushfires to increase the risk of cardiac arrest, a new study warns.
Study Reveals Kenyan, Ugandan Men’s Obsession With Breast Milk
A study by a local publication said to have been conducted in Kenya and Uganda has revealed the obsession that men have with breast milk.The study has depicted that men drinking their partner's br
More countries publishing ecosystem accounts, considering environment in economic decisions
New research shows that an increasing number of countries are publishing ecosystem accounts, helping to embed nature in economic and financial decisions.
The CIA’s Infamous, Unsolved Cryptographic Puzzle Gets a ‘Final Clue’
"Even once it’s cracked, it’s gonna be a riddle, something that’s still controversial and hard to figure out," the creator of the Kryptos puzzle sculpture says.
New Nanoparticle Eats Away At Heart Attack Causing Plaques
Researchers created a nanoparticle that targets plaque in cells and eats away at it, reducing the risk of a heart attack.
Hidden hearing loss revealed
Harvard researchers have found two biomarkers that may help explain why a person with normal hearing struggles to follow conversations in noisy environments.
Test to detect novel coronavirus available in New Zealand
31 January 2020
Good start, companies — now keep raising wages!, Business Insider - Business Insider Singapore
Business Insider - We've been heading toward a "Better Capitalism," but if we're going to fix the American economy, companies need to keep raising wages.. Read more at businessinsider.sg
ZEALANDIA book celebrates the “Valley that Changed a Nation”
31 January 2020
Humane Society Adopts Socially Conscious Sheltering Approach
The Santa Barbara Humane Society has formally adopted Socially Conscious Sheltering to define its values and approach to animal welfare.
“Auntie, Go Inside!” China Turns to Drones to Enforce Coronavirus Quarantine
China has turned to technology to help keep its citizen compliant with quarantine procedures, using drones to castigate those...
How the desk job could lead to permanent damage to your health
Alex Wilkins, iHASCO, highlights the hidden hazards in the workplace that could result in permanent damage to your health
The DeanBeat: Will cloud gaming make climate change worse?
Will our visions for great things in technology and gaming -- like cloud gaming or the Metaverse -- make the problem of climate change worse?
Not-so-dirty birds? Not enough evidence to link wild birds to food-borne illness
When food makes people sick, some blame birds because they hang around farms, and their feces can contain E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter, three common pathogens that can cause food-borne illness.
Bionic jellyfish? Yes, and they are here to help
WASHINGTON, Jan 31 — It may sound more like science fiction than science fact, but researchers have created bionic jellyfish by embedding microelectronics into these ubiquitous marine invertebrates with hopes to deploy them to monitor and explore the world’s oceans. A small prosthetic enabled...
Science Experiments For High School – How You Can Plan The Proper Experiment And Get The Results That You Want
Science experiments such as senior high school are not as tricky as the majority of us thought. Allow me to share a number.You need to determine your ends. Then you will need to define the tasks that
Taipei Game Show postponed in response to coronavirus outbreak
With 320,000 people set to attend, organisers take action to avoid "unthinkable risks" of cluster infection
Thinking of upgrading your parlour? Here are some options to consider…
When upgrading your parlour, Dairymaster focus on optimising cow comfort and welfare and operator comfort and welfare.
What To Expect At Airport Screenings For Coronavirus
As you travel for business, here's what you may want to be aware of.
What Is The Keto Flu? Here's How An RD Recommends Preventing It
Are avocados the answer to the dreaded keto flu?
SCP: The Largest Online Shared Universe is Under Legal Attack
SCP is the largest online shared universe around. It's also on the brink of destruction thanks to a legal attack. Here's what you need to know.
New report shows black pregnant women are more at risk of dying in the U.S.
A new data shows that Black women in the U.S. die during pregnancy or in the months after giving birth two and half times more often than white women and three times more often than Hispanic women. The data which was released by the National Center for Health Statistics on Thursday show that the national maternal mortality...
Stage set for gradual recovery in broader markets over next year: Sunil Subramaniam, Sundaram MF
Things are not going to recover right from tomorrow but over the next three to six months, one can definitely see the underpins of an economic recovery, says Sunil Subramaniam, MD & CEO, Sundaram Mutual Fund.
Nigeria has given a new GM cowpea variety the go ahead. Why it matters
By Jose Maria Barrero, CSIRO and TJ Higgins, CSIRO LATE last year the world’s first genetically modified (GM) cowpea was registered and approved for release to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. The new variety carries a microbial insecticidal gene making it resistant to a major pest that affects this crop. The decision is significant because this […]
“Dragging Spacetime” –Neutron Star Orbiting a Massive Object Predicted By Einstein
“After ruling out a range of potential experimental errors, we started to suspect that the interaction between the white dwarf and neutron star was not as simple as had been assumed to date,” concluded Willem van Straten (AUT) about the detection of the effects of Lense-Thirring precession – an effect of relativistic frame-dragging – …
Where is coronavirus in the UK and how many people have it?
Here's what we know so far...
1g salt and 0.2g turmeric: Economic Survey 2020's Thalinomics for adult male engaged in heavy work
The Thalinomics is a novel addition to the Economic Survey 2020, which has calculated the affordability of a one-plate meal in relation to "an adult male engaged in heavy work". "We have taken the
What you need to know about the UK 5G network
With recent discussions on the reliability of Huawei and the future of the UK-US trade deal, we answer three key questions on the UK 5G network
Cheap as bread, girls sell sex to survive crisis in Africa
LONDON, Jan 31 — Young girls in southern Africa are selling sex — sometimes for less than the cost of bread — to survive a hunger crisis ensnaring tens of millions, aid agencies said yesterday. In Angola, girls of 12 sell themselves for as little as 40 cents (RM1.64) to feed their families as...
Canada lags behind peers in doctors per capita, but average in physician visits
TORONTO — Canada lags well behind all but the United States among 11 of the wealthiest nations when it comes to the number of doctors per capita, a new report indicates.The analysis by the . . .
Why is there an uptick of human trafficking during major events?
Human trafficking can occur at any time and at any place throughout the world, but major festivals and events including the Super Bowl are known to result in an increase of human trafficking activity. ...
Middle Range Theories Tool to Nursing Exploration
Middle range notions application for nursing analysis can be actually really a useful tool for conducting scientific research in nursing. The theory behind this procedure is the cost of the test will
Design Guidelines for Contemporary Tropical Architecture
from San José, Costa Rica, shares his contemplations for a free expressive code for tropical architecture. However, deepening and broadening this...
Zimbabwean entrepreneur invents open-sourced technology to improve access to education in Africa
Zimbabwean AI expert William Sachiti, CEO of UK-based start-up Academy of Robotics (www.AcademyofRobotics.co.uk) has today published an open-source technology k...
Arlington kids need new middle school; vote for the bond
No one likes taxes, but we also can’t have schools that are not safe. I’ve toured the current Post Middle School and I can certainly understand the conclusion that the cost of bringing it up to safety standards, including seismic codes, would be more or as much as the cost of building a new school. This was the same conclusion that was reached when the time came to do something with Presidents Elementary. It was a good decision then to replace Presidents Elementary and it is a good decision now to replace Post Middle School.
Mater Private report reveals need to boost wellbeing in workplace
Promoting good diet and exercise habits in the workplace can go a long way to boosting well-being among Irish adults, according to a new report conducted by Mater Private.
Full-time janitors set to go at seven schools in Lanarkshire
Already, 22 of the 29 smallest schools in the region are forced to rely on a part-time janitor.
Scientists make alarming discovery under Antarctica’s ‘doomsday glacier’
Scientists have detected unusually warm water underneath Antarctica’s “doomsday glacier.” The team from Georgia Tech was able capture new images and first-of-its-kind data from deep
It's too easy for West Dunbartonshire youths to get booze, says alcohol charity chief
A new study found found minimum unit pricing (MUP) has had little impact on underage drinkers.
First influenza exposure dictates lifelong ability to fight the virus, study suggests
Researchers say the results of a study suggest exposure to one of the two flu strains that circulate every year imprints itself on a person’s immunity and disproportionately affects their lifelong response to the flu