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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.
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
Warning to public following ‘sewage-related’ incident in popular Fife park
Visitors to a popular public park in Fife have been urged to avoid contact with the water amid fears of a sewage spill.
Samsung Won’t Be Using Its Custom Exynos 990 for the Galaxy S20 Series in Its Home Market
Even if Samsung’s home market, where Exynos SoCs were used, the upcoming Galaxy S20 is expected to with Snapdragon 865
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.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope Mission Comes to End After 16 Years in Space
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope's mission has come to an end after 16 years of studying the universe, the US space agency said on Friday.
Samsung patents a futuristic Galaxy smartphone with 3 Displays and a Round Notch
A new Samsung patent has surfaced which showcases a unique and futuristic design. The patents revealed a Galaxy smartphone with a round edge/notch and comprise of three separate displays. Looking at the images provided, the Samsung smartphone is made of two round sub-displays that are placed at the bottom and at the top of the …
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 ...
Samsung Galaxy S20 pre-registrations open ahead of official announcement
Samsung has opened pre-registrations for the Galaxy S20 series ahead of its official announcement next month. This is different from a pre-order as Samsung will only inform you about its availability.
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.
Scottish Natural Heritage launches bid to block beavers from damming Meigle Burn
Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is attempting to beat Perthshire beavers at their own game by installing a "water-gate" in the Meigle Burn.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday. The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami. The
ONGC’s gas pipeline in A.P’s KG Basin leaks, no damage reported
Villagers spot it on Friday morning and alert officials; ONGC team rushes and cuts off supply
PBR Texture Painting Roughness with Blender 2.8
jayanam writes: In this Blender 2.8 PBR texturing video I show how to paint roughness to a simple mesh that I used in the previous part for painting height. I use a grunge map as a stencil texture to paint realistic looking roughness to the object.
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.
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.
Minister intervenes after yet more abuses at Dutch slaughterhouses
Minister Carola Schouten of Agriculture is intervening at Dutch slaughterhouses after another undercover video was published showing workers at a slaughterhouse in IJsselstein beating pigs and
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.
Elon Musk Drops Confounding New EDM Single, “Don’t Doubt ur Vibe”
This would seem like a Grimes ripoff if it displayed any sort of musical innovation.
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.
Want to save the world? Try science
Scientists and science as a career should be respected and supported, writes Jim Bright.
Elon Musk Drops EDM Tune "Don't Doubt ur Vibe" on Soundcloud
Complete with Tesla Cybertruck cover art.
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.
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,
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.'
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.
Space sector can hit $50 bn by 2024, needs policy support: Antrix-PwC study
Calls for unhindered access to capital for start-ups, govt support in the form of buyback arrangements or schemes to incentivise investors
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.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
The TEPCO-operated nuclear plant suffered a meltdown in 2011 after it was hit by an earthquake-triggered tsunami.
Japanese billionaire cancels search for girlfriend to take on SpaceX trip
Back in 2018, Maezawa, who founded Japanese online clothing retailer Zozotown, had been named as the first passenger on Elon Musk’s SpaceX rocket flight around the moon, which is scheduled to take place in 2023. His original idea was to…
Samsung reveals the logo for the Galaxy Z Flip’s best feature
The defining feature of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, the successor of the Galaxy Fold, is its 6.7″ flexible Ultra-Thin Glass display. Samsung’s UTG is less than 100 micrometres thick, with a potential 30 µm display- equivalent to the thickness of human hair. The main difference between Galaxy Z Flip and the RAZR is that …
China's drone army fighting coronavirus: Farm, police and personal drones are repurposed to spray disinfectant over villages and cities hit by killer virus
Drones are currently being used in the coastal provinces of Jilin, Shandong and Zhejiang with individual devices disinfecting an area of 16,000 square metres in a single morning.
New Photos Reveal Sun's Turbulent Surface in 'Unprecedented' Detail
These new photos reveal the sun's turbulent surface in 'unprecedented' detail
ISRO readying for low cost satellite launch vehicles
ISRO has earmarked $1,600 million for launch vehicles, of which $870 million will be for PSLV and the remaining for Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle, he revealed. ISRO has planned some 500 Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle launches in the next five years. The Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) model is picking up very well in the space and defence sectors.
Elon Musk releases his first electronic dance music track 'Don't Doubt Ur Vibe' and changes his Twitter name to E "D" M — but is scorned by followers who urge him to 'stick to rockets'
The South African billionaire also changed his Twitter name to 'E
E tū: safety of Air NZ Wuhan crew paramount
The union for aviation, E tū, says it’s working to secure assurances about the safety of up to 10 volunteer cabin crew and any ground crew operating the Air New Zealand evacuation flight from Wuhan.
An Ode To Spitzer, NASA's Now-Defunct Space Telescope
Deep space is a harsh, unforgiving place, traversed only by the lonely few. Now, one traveller's decade-spanning journey through the stars is coming to an end. January 31 marks the last day NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope will broadcast science and engineering data to Earth, closing the final curtain on a trip that...
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.
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?
TMHD wants 149 casual health workers made permanent
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The Jovian Dragon
Philosophia-47: “On the occasion of the Chinese New Year, here is a PJ17 image as seen through the eyes of famous Song Dynasty artist Chen Rong.” The source image is from the Juno Missi…
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 ...
Junior League, Airport Authority Partner to Combat Human trafficking
The Junior League of Birmingham this week announced a new partnership with the Birmingham Airport Authority in an effort to aid human trafficking victims. This partnership includes posting signs in every airport bathroom stall to provide potential victims with helpline information, as well as passengers with information to help identify victims.
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.
Elon Musk Just Dropped a New EDM Song on SoundCloud: Don't Doubt Ur Vibe
Elon Musk just released an EDM track on SoundCloud called Don't Doubt ur Vibe, and it'll have you dancing your way into the weekend.
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.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: China Mac Explains Why He Never Joined the Crips or Bloods in Prison
In this clip, China Mac explained why he decided against joining a gang while in prison and said that he believes it's a sign of strength to hold y...
GMC teases new Hummer with 746 kW
It’s been quite some time since we’ve seen a new Hummer with the last one being the locally built H3
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.
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water
IrrigationNZ supports the Government’s decision to inject $12.7m into improving Northland’s water resilience.
Crowded festival season fuels coronavirus anxiety - VnExpress International
A buffalo-fight and poetry events have all been cancelled amid fears Vietnam’s festival-packed lunar January may increase coronavirus infection.
‘Albatross cops’ fitted with radar detectors to spot illegal fishing
Albatross have been fitted with technology to help in the fight against illegal fishing in a new trial. Researchers tracked the birds as they flew over the Antarctic Ocean and were drawn towards
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water
IrrigationNZ applauds $12.7m funding for Northland water - but more urgently needed
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.
Amateur Skywatchers Discover New Form of Northern Lights - Video
The Northern Lights, which is scientifically called the Aurora Borealis, is a natural phenomenon, mainly seen in high-latitude regions.
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.
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
Nasa remembers fourth person to exceed speed of sound, WWII and bomber pilots on Day of Remembrance
On Day of Remembrance, Nasa remembers the fourth person to exceed speed of sound, a World War II pilot of a bomber fighter plane and a naval aviator who flew 48 combat missions in supersonic jet interceptor plane F-4s over Vietnam.
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.
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
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.
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?
Scientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun
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Three arrested after cross-county car chase from Dublin to Dundalk
Three men have been arrested after a cross-county car chase lasting for over 100km.It happened a...
Got slime? Using regenerative biology to restore mucus production
Let's talk about slime.
12 Deaths in Mississippi Tell a Grim Story
The only way to “fix” a problem like the American prison system is to end it.
HISTORY LESSON
Seventh-grader Jackson Young looks at items Thursday in a walk-through set up at Mustang Middle School by the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The display was set up for students to learn about the events and victims of the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing. [Chris Landsberger/The Oklahoman]
Rare-earth miner Lynas to build waste treatment plant in Malaysia
Rare-earth mining firm Lynas has reached a deal with the Malaysian state of Pahang to build a waste treatment plant in the country.
Meet The Imperial Japanese Plane That Terrified The Allies
The Zero was the pinnacle of Japanese technology.
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.
Samsung Galaxy S20 release date officially confirmed - Gizchina.com
Samsung Galaxy S20 release date officially confirmed. it is said that deliveries will start on March 6. a few weeks after the official presentation.
All Travellers in the Beijing Metro will be Checked for Fever
All passengers at all metro stations in Beijing will be checked for fever as a measure for the preventionof the spread of pneumonia caused by the new virus. This was noted in an official statement by the management, TASS reported.
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 ...
More than 2,000 Schools in Bulgaria Are in Flu Vacation
Twenty-one Bulgarian regions have been affected by this season’s flu outbreak and 2079 have suspended classes, said the press office of the Ministry of Education and Science. Classes have already been cancelled in the regions of Blagoevgrad, Burgas, Varna, Gabrovo, Dobrich, Kardzhali, Kyustendil, Pazardzhik, Pernik, Smolyan, Sofia-city, Sofia-region, Haskovo and Yambol.
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 ...
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.
Planting 1 trillion trees might not actually be a good idea
Scientists are skeptical of the plan
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.
Cebu’s water crisis threatens coronavirus prevention, says WHO
The World Health Organization says water shortages affect the spread of the pathogenic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses
Image: Lake George, Uganda
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as the Ramsar Convention, ...
Scientists back use of Napier grass as sustainable way to feed herds
According to a study carried out in Kenya by the Centre for International Forestry Research,the use of Napier grass as fodder could help reduce strain on forests.
Coronavirus - Is India prepared? | TheHealthSite.com
The Wuhan coronavirus is fast spreading across the globe. Political commentator Vedank Singh shares his views on this virus.
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
Not everyone is happy about EPA’s review of glyphosate
One scientist expects this will spur activists to prompt food companies to follow Kellogg’s lead in banning use of grain where glyphosate is used as a pre-harvest drying agent.
Images in photojournalism contest show best and worst of humanity
More than 12,000 photos were submitted to a photojournalism contest run by free-to-use photography app Agora. A self -taught Filipino photographer,@renebernaclaimed first-prize.
Mummies of ancient Egyptian priests found with thousands of afterlife 'servants'
Researchers from Egypt’s antiquities ministry discovered the mummies, which are believed to date back to at least 332 BC
Galaxy S20 series to cost roughly the same as the S10 in Europe
With the number of leaks and rumors flying around lately, there seems to be very little about the Galaxy S20 series that we don't know. Pricing is one of those details that remain subject to change, b
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 ...
Eight slangs invented by Black Twitter that have spiced up different aspects of life
The phenomenon we have come to know as Black Twitter has been described as the greatest source of linguistic creativity on the social media platform. Black Twitter is definable but not without difficulty. It refers to the conversations generated by mostly African-American users of Twitter and the culture of idiosyncrasies these conversations come with. Being...
We’ve Observed A Spinning Star That Drags The Very Fabric Of Space And Time
One of the predictions of Einstein’s general theory of relativity is that any spinning body drags the very fabric of space-time in its vicinity around with it. This is known as “frame-dragging”....
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
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
NASA to allow researchers to fly on commercial suborbital vehicles
NASA plans for the first time to allow researchers to fly with their payloads on commercial suborbital vehicles, ending years of debate and deliberation.
Most Read articles – Intel process, Quantum annealing, Magnetic components
Let’s look once again at the five most read articles on ElectronicsWeekly.com that were written in the last week, via the stats of Google Analytics. See what your peers have been reading this last seven days.
Bizarre moment man wearing only his underpants and socks dangles from a second-floor window 'while escaping police' before finally losing his grip and smashing into a car below
The footage is believed to have been recorded by an onlooker in Wallisellen, Switzerland. In the video, the man can be seen dangling from a second-floor window in only his underwear and socks.
Gardaí arrest three men after high-speed chase on M50 and M1
One garda taken to hospital after pursuit involving up to 20 patrol cars last night
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions
Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and tunnels.
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.
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.
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.
Mars National Anthem? Elon Musk Drops Surprise EDM Track ‘Don’t Doubt Ur Vibe’
Elon Musk has proved a versatile creator, but forget electric cars, rockets and flamethrowers – the Tesla boss has now ventured into electronic music.
Telescope reveals details of sun’s turbulent surface
Further observations will help scientists understand and predict solar activity that can disrupt satellite communications and affect power grids.
IN PHOTOS: After PH confirms first case, schools on alert against coronavirus
To reduce the risk of possible infection, schools in Metro Manila, Rizal and Davao take precautionary measures inside the campus
Tesla boss Elon Musk releases electronic dance track
Mr Musk posted a teaser picture of himself in a studio shortly before sharing the track, which he wrote.
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 […]
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.
‘Horn Not Okay’: Mumbai Police Introduce Novel Way to Reduce Honking – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): While India is one of the noisiest countries in the world, as per the World Health Organisation (WHO), the country’s financial capital Mumbai is the noisiest city in India, as stated by the Central Pollution Control. The city faces a huge traffic problem and noise levels are far beyond permissible levels.
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
Why You Should Be Afraid of Russia’s New Heavy Flamethrower Battalions
Heavy flamethrower battalions are coming to the Russian army. The goal is to use incendiary weapons – devastating physically and psychologically – to clear enemy troops from cities, bunkers and
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
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.
Elon Musk's new song has a bit of everything - EDM, Mars, and the Cybertruck
The billionaire's second track on his SoundCloud, "Don't Doubt ur Vibe", is his first foray into producing Electronic Dance Music, and its album art portrays the Cybertruck and Mars.
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.
What could change in this year’s budget?
Each year the Union Budget is watched keenly and the salaried middle class hope for relief from income tax. Furquan Moharkan takes a look at five things that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman could change in this year’s budget.
Image: Hubble spies bar, baby stars
The galaxy depicted in this image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is a barred spiral known as NGC 7541, in the constellation of Pisces (the Fishes).
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
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.
Mixed reviews for airline that operated evacuation flight from China to UK
Wamos Air has an overall rating of two-and-a-half out of five on TripAdvisor.
Japan panel recommends ocean release for contaminated Fukushima water
TOKYO (Reuters) - A panel of experts advising Japan’s government on a disposal method for radioactive water from the destroyed Fukushima nuclear plant on Friday recommended releasing it into the ocean, a move likely to alarm neighboring countries.
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 ...
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.
The week in wildlife – in pictures
The pick of the world’s best flora and fauna photos, including a plea for a crocodile trapped in a tyre
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
Mother of P.A. homicide victim breaks down as graphic images shown in court
Tyler Vandewater faces a charge of second-degree murder in the June 2017 death of Chris Van Camp at the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.
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 ...
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.
Senegal's main airport undertaking coronavirus screening
A move occasioned by growing concerns over the spread of the deadly coronavirus to Africa. Airports across the continent are screening passengers especially those coming from the region of origin.
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
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....
Join hands to battle virus: expert
‘Interdisciplinary research programme needed to control coronavirus’
Ted Bundy kept victims' heads as trophies after having sex with decapitated corpses
Ted Bundy's ex girlfriend, Elizabeth Kendall, will speak for the first time in new Amazon documentary, Ted Bundy: Falling For A Killer
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....
Release Contaminated Fukushima Water Into Sea: Japan Panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
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.
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.
History is important than science - Prof Konotey-Ahulu
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B.C. coronavirus testing continues, still only one confirmed case
International emergency measures aimed at poorer countries, Dr. Bonnie Henry says
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 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.
Inouye Solar Telescope takes most detailed images of the sun to date
The first images taken by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) latest solar telescope show the cell-like structures "the size of Texas" that cover the sun's surface.
Maltreated tigers and lions, rescued from Guatemala circuses, arrive in South Africa
(This Jan. 21 story corrects to say that 17 animals, and not 21, were relocated to the South African sanctuary, out of a total of 21 animals rescued by ADI.)
Meet the USS Akron: One of America's Two Flying Aircraft Carriers
Yes, two!
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.
“Dragging Spacetime” –Neutron Star Orbiting a Massive Object Predicted By Einstein
“After ruling out a range of potential experimental errors, we started to suspect that the interaction between the white dwarf and neutron star was not as simple as had been assumed to date,” concluded Willem van Straten (AUT) about the detection of the effects of Lense-Thirring precession – an effect of relativistic frame-dragging – …
Astrophysicists Observe Star Dragging Space-Time
Scientists have observed a spinning star dragging space-time along with it, according to a new paper.
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air
The system in question takes air from an aircraft's engines and brings it into the cabin for pressurization and air conditioning.
Space-time is swirling around a dead star, proving Einstein right again
The theory of general relativity predicted a phenomenon known as frame dragging, which states that space-time will churn around a massive, rotating body.
After 16 years, the Spitzer Space Telescope's science mission is over
Jan. 31 (UPI) -- NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has spent the past 16 years rendering the universe and its many phenomena in infrared, providing scientists clues to the secrets of stellar formation, supernovae, quasars, exoplanets and more.
NASA 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.
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
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.
Rush hour chaos in Edinburgh after horror car and motorbike smash on city bypass leaving traffic queued back five miles
A HORROR crash between a car and a motorbike is causing rush hour chaos in Edinburgh. Emergency services raced to the city bypass around 3.45pm after the smash near Dreghorn. Cops locked down the w…
50 liters of breast milk donated to Batangas babies
Fifty liters of pumped and pasteurized breast milk were formally turned Friday by the office of Senator Pia S. Cayetano and the Taguig city government to the Batangas Medical Center for the benefit of babies affected by the Taal volcano eruption.
Delta flight attendants fight back against Boeing and a system they claim fed them 'toxic' air
Delta flight attendants are suing Boeing following an incident where they claim “toxic” air flowed into the cabin during a routine flight, the Chicago Tribune reported.
Indian Air Force’s AN-32 Aircraft Takes Flight Near Chinese Border With Bio-Fuel in Both Engines
New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Air Force (IAF) is aiming to cut fuel costs by around $4 billion by 2024. With the successful test of the biofuel- blend-powered transport aircraft , the IAF will gradually increase biofuel use across its fleet.
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.
Wreckage of ship tied to Bermuda Triangle found off Florida
Scientists have found the wreckage of a cargo steamship that became associated with the Bermuda Triangle when it disappeared in 1925 off the Atlantic Coast of Florida. The 250-foot (76-meters) SS Cotopaxi was sailing from Charleston, South Carolina, to Havana when it disappeared along with its 32-person crew. But a…
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.
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
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.
Rocket nears spaceport for Chinese space station test launch
The first flight model of a rocket designed to launch modules for a Chinese space station is set to arrive at Wenchang spaceport for a crucial test mission.
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.
Astronomers Observe a Star Dragging Space-Time With It in a Cosmic Stellar Dance
Astronomers have been able to prove Einstein right once more as they witness space-time swirling around a dead star in its gravitational pull.
Australia fires: timelapse shows huge smoke cloud rising near Canberra – video
Huge clouds of smoke rising over houses south of the Australian capital can be seen in a timelapse video as a new state of emergency is declared
Russia: Hundreds of fishermen stranded on gigantic ice floe
People tried using smaller pieces of ice as rafts to row back to shore.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporised into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.
Release contaminated Fukushima water into sea: Japan panel
Radioactive water from the stricken nuclear plant in Fukushima should be released into the ocean or vaporized into the air, an expert panel advised the Japanese government on Friday.