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Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
Mumps warning after 5,042 cases - highest number in a decade
In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off
British-born woman who moved to Seoul as a child to train as a K-pop star reveals the gruelling reality of no days off, starving to lose weight and being constantly monitored by an 'uncle'
Euodias, 21, from Sunderland, spent two years as a youngster training to be a K-pop star in Seoul. She opened up about the brutal training regime and strict monitoring to the BBC.
China reports 121 new coronavirus deaths, more than 5,000 new cases
BEIJING: The death toll from a coronavirus outbreak rose by 121 in mainland China, the national health commission said on Friday (Feb 14). The ...
Govt STOPS Printing Ordinary Passports, FOCUSES On Emergency And Diaspora Passports
The government has revealed that is has stopped printing ordinary passports because they are not feasible economically at the moment
Crew, researchers onboard Chinese research vessel found no fever
Authorities conducted health checks on 59 crew members and researchers onboard on a Chinese research vessel that arrived in Yangon Region on February 12 to do marine science research in cooperation with Myanmar, and no one was found to have a fever, the Ministry of Health and Sports reported.
Photos of SHS student giving a colleague a serious BJ hits social media
The year 2020 seems to be a year meant for students from the second cycle institutions to take over social media with some lifestyles which
Why doesn't boxing care about gender-based violence?
The Gervonta Davis video is the latest example of the boxing industry’s self-serving indifference when it comes to punishing violence against women
Nevada Democrats To Use iPads Loaded With Google Forms To Track Caucus
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: Nevada's Democratic Party said Thursday it plans to use iPads loaded with survey app Google Forms to calculate voting results in next week's caucuses. The system is an effort to avoid a repeat of the Iowa caucus chaos. The app will be loaded onto 2,000 ...
Telangana CM Chandrasekhar Rao decides to overhaul irrigation department to boost efficiency
The CM also performed puja at Triveni Sangamama at Kaleshwara Swamy temple.
Latest Updates on Wuhan's Deadly Coronavirus
The impact and infections of the Wuhan coronavirus are spreading rapidly each day, here is a comprehensive list of the latest news on the outbreak.
Eight new Covid-19 cases in Singapore; tally jumps to 58
SINGAPORE: Singapore detected eight new cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus as of Thursday night, bringing the tally in the republic to 58.
‘Record catch’ from Angus river turns out to be salmon who escaped from Norway
Marine experts have poured cold water on the prospect of a record catch from an Angus river after the monster proved to be a rogue salmon farm escapee.
Reports: Glazers set final asking price for Manchester United ahead of potential sale
The Glazer family, the owners of Premier League giants Manchester United, have reportedly made it clear that they will only sell the club if they receive over £2billion, and only want to part ways with a 20-per-cent stake.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
National Space Council expands membership
The White House has added the Secretary of Energy and two other officials to the roster of members of the National Space Council.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
MeerKAT telescope gets R800m for 20 new dishes
The investment in the MeerKAT extension is split roughly into two equal contributions of R400 million by SA and Germany.
Last month was hottest January on record: US climate service
Last month was the hottest January on record, surpassing a previous high recorded in 2016, the US climate service said Thursday.
Polymers to the rescue! Saving cells from damaging ice
Cell therapies hold great promise for revolutionizing the treatment of cancers and autoimmune diseases. But this multibillion-dollar industry requires long-term storage of cells at super-cold cryogenic ...
Mysterious 'ghost population' of ancient humans discovered in African DNA
Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of...
NASA Releases Remixed Version Of Iconic 'Pale Blue Dot' Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 6 billion kilometres has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image....
Autism New Zealand Autism Resource Centre
Australasia’s first Autism Resource Centre is set to open its doors formally on the 20th of February. The centre is the first of its kind and boasts several services in which the autistic community in Wellington can utilise. This building was specifically designed to not only suit the needs of the autistic community, but to marry its environment. Inspired by Petone and the surrounding valley, the buildings geographical surroundings were the fundamental features in which the designers took inspiration from.
China virus toll revised down to 1,380 after deaths double-counted
Hubei reported more than 4,800 new cases on Friday.
Iowa district to pay $4.8M to settle suit in school bus fire
OAKLAND, Iowa (AP) — A western Iowa school district will pay $4.8 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of 16-year-old girl who died in a 2017 school...
Man shares experience after being left with 2-month-old daughter for a few hours
An American dad has taken to social media to share his experience with his 2-month-old daughter. In a lengthy post, he narrated how he was left with the new born for a couple of hours, who later became hungry.
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020
Mangaldai College Recruitment 2020Mangaldai College has released an employment notification for the posts of Assistant Professors
Kinross-shire GP fears for future of health service due to over-development and practice closures
A Kinross-shire doctor has said he fears for the future of health care in the area due to over-development in the region and a lack of facilities and staff.
Feeling sleepy all the time? Maybe it's time to see a doctor
We all feel tired and sleepy during the day sometimes, but if that keeps happening way too often, it could be the first signs of a sleep...
Abertay University defends decision to increase monthly rents amid concern over student poverty
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
European Pain Federation: The year for the Prevention of Pain
The European Pain Federation has announced that the theme to this years European Year Against Pain event will be the Prevention of Pain
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing after failing to return to work following a hiking trip.
PM Modi Praises Air India, Health Ministry Officials For Evacuating Stranded Indians From Coronavirus-Hit Wuhan
The two flight operations enabled India to evacuate around 650 of its people who were stranded in Wuhan.
Caribbean sharks in need of large marine protected areas
Governments must provide larger spatial protections in the Greater Caribbean for threatened, highly migratory species such as sharks, is the call from a diverse group of marine scientists including Stony ...
International Education Institute involved in major data breach
The Institute of International Education, an educational organization that operates 200 leading international scholarship programs, left sections of its database unprotected and open to public search. Vinay Sridhara of Balbix looks into the issue.
Climate change could reduce life-spans of hundreds of species
Aging in cold-blooded organisms such as amphibians linked to high temperatures
Digging in! Incredible moment sand octopus uses its tentacles to burrow into the ocean floor and hide from predators
A sand octopus is seen wriggling its tentacles to create a 20-centimeter burrow in the ocean floor at Port Phillip Bay, Australia. It uses a funnel to shoot jets of water into the sand to create a hole.
Tourists pose continued risks for disease transmission to endangered mountain gorillas
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism ...
Toxic algae in Swan river warning extended
THE Department of Health has issued an updated algal bloom warning after the toxin levels extended to upper reaches of the Swan river.
Some Abertay students ‘can’t afford food’ as university defends rent rises
Abertay University has defended its decision to increase student rents amid claims some students are struggling financially.
Japanese FM rejects Israel's request to remove Israeli nationals from 'coronavirus ship'
Israel asked that its passengers be allowed to leave cruise ship quarantined for coronavirus. Japan said no.
Misguided Attempts To Improve The Housing Situation
Today there have been calls to rehash the capital gains tax argument and restrict the ability for rental property owners to borrow funds. These are misguided calls.
Belachew Girma, the African who laughs hours non-stop
“I am the world laughter master,” Belachew Girma noted about his prowess of laughing for hours on end. The Ethiopian holds the world record of ‘longest laughter’ after clocking three hours and six minutes of laughing incessantly. Having set his first unofficial world record at the Impossibility World Challenger Games in 2002, Girma has since...
Coronavirus-sufferer 'went to UK conference attended by 250 including Tory Lord'
The Chinese national, who was diagnosed with coronavirus three days later, attended the conference at the QEII centre in Westminster where star speaker was Baroness Vere of Norbiton
Eurostat figures show Ireland still languishes at the bottom for renewable home heating
Ireland continues to be the worst performer in Europe when it comes to using renewable energy for home heating.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Police in New Zealand have found the body of a British hiker who went missing in the South Island after the area was hit by heavy rain and floods.
Everyday life in the time of Boko Haram
I took this photo on Eid 2016 at a zoo in my hometown of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Whenever I look at this image, it gives me both joy and sadness.
Council to consider housing or care services at former Perth care home site
The site of a former Perth care home which closed down despite criticism from the public could be brought back into community use with a mixture of housing and care services.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand
Stephanie Simpson (32) had not been seen since she went for a hike last weekend.
Crunch time for Emily Thornberry as the race to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest finishes TONIGHT with the shadow foreign secretary now within touching distance of making it through
Emily Thornberry faces a race against time today to secure enough support to make it into the final stage of the Labour leadership contest with nominations due to close at midnight.
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
A Southern California aquarium has successfully bred the rare weedy sea dragon, the lesser known cousin of the sea horse that resembles seaweed when floating.
One of UK coronavirus patients ‘attended Westminster conference’
Nine people have been confirmed with Covid-19 in the UK.
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Daesh Financier Raising Almost $4Mln for Terrorists Detained Near Moscow - Security Service
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A financier of the Daesh terror group*, who has raised over 25 million rubles ($3.94 million) for the needs of terrorists, has been detained in the Moscow region, the Russian Federal Security Service said on Friday.
Forests bouncing back from beetles, but elk and deer slowing recovery
Two words, and a tiny little creature, strike fear in the hearts of many Colorado outdoor enthusiasts: bark beetle. But new research from University of Colorado Boulder reveals that even simultaneous ...
Taipei, New Taipei, and Keelung cleared of coronavirus risks
Locations visited by Diamond Princess cruise ship passengers now safe for travel: CECC
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.
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Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, research shows
The rise of fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse—according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).
California agricultural employers, workers approach smoke concerns differently
In 2018, California wildfires burned more than 1.8 million acres and caused smoke to drift hundreds of miles. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increases with climate change, California agricultural ...
China virus death toll nears 1,500 but new cases fall
The death toll from China's coronavirus epidemic rose to 1,483 on Friday but the number of new infections in hard-hit Hubei province fell after a change in case definitions caused a massive increase the previous day.
Health Ministry warns against circulation of false news about coronavirus
The Ministry of Health and Sports has requested public members to believe news about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) released by relevant ministries and government-recognized media only and not to spread rumours and false news.
NASA Releases Remixed Version of Iconic ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Photo
A humbling photo of Earth taken by the Voyager 1 probe from a distance of 3.7 billion miles has been reprocessed by NASA to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the image.
NASA spots ‘potentially hazardous’ asteroid rapidly approaching Earth
NASA confirms that an asteroid larger than the tallest man-made structure in the world is currently travelling towards Earth at a speed of almost 34,000 miles per hour. According to International Business Times, NASA's Center for
Gum disease linked to higher stroke risk
Gum disease may be linked to higher rates of stroke caused by hardened and severely blocked arteries, preliminary research findings indicate.
China says 1,716 health workers infected by coronavirus, six dead
BEIJING (Reuters) - A senior Chinese health official said on Friday 1,716 health workers have been infected by the coronavirus and six of them have died.
NASA Mars 2020 rover arrives in Florida to prep for July launch to the red planet
NASA’s next Mars rover arrived in Florida this week (Feb. 12) to begin final preparations ahead of its planned July launch. The six-wheeled rover (and its accompanying Mars Helicopter) were ferried across the country by two Air Force C-17 Globemaster cargo planes. The duo touched down at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center at approximately 3 p.m. […]
Climate change could cut lifespan of cold-blooded species – study
Scientists say their findings suggest global warming could have a huge impact on the life expectancy of some animals.
Science behind the 'beer goggles' effect revealed: People who have consumed alcohol are just as 'diverted' by ugly people as attractive ones
UK psychologists have researched the science behind the 'beer goggles' effect, where alcohol consumption can influence whether we find others attractive.
Kirinyaga searches for 26 yet to join Form One
This follows an order by Interior PS who said they cannot be accounted for.
Report: Iranian Hackers Still Targeting Western Universities
Government-backed Iranian hackers have targeted universities in Europe, the United States, and Australia in the past months, consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers has found, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.
Flat Out Food: Canada’s oldest wheat enjoys a revival thanks to Saskatchewan organic farming family
“Red Fife is more difficult to grow agronomically, but it has that great taste and Slow Food story behind it.”
Duane 'Dog' Chapman Claims 'Dr. Oz' Proposal Was 'Not Rehearsed' or Staged
Duane 'Dog' Chapman is defending his proposal to Moon Angell on The Dr. Oz Show as completely genuine amid rumors that he had planned the romantic gesture in order to get ratings on his exclusive interview. The Dog the Bounty Hunter star opened up to Entertainment Tonight in a new interview, [...]
NASA selects four possible missions to study the secrets of the solar system
NASA has selected four Discovery Program investigations to develop concept studies for new missions. Although they're not official missions yet and some ultimately may not be chosen to move forward, the ...
Woman left with devastating second-degree burns after ‘grill at Japanese restaurant exploded in her face’
A WOMAN says she was left with second-degree burns on her 26th birthday after a grill in a hibachi restaurant “exploded” in her face. Samantha Myers said the accident happened while she…
Coronavirus outbreak: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus.
Wishaw couple find true love and new jobs thanks to employment programme
Gemma and Ross Johnstone are set to celebrate their first Valentine’s Day as Mr and Mrs after meeting at a night out to celebrate the success of Project Search Lanarkshire.
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Watchdog slams new social media measures in Pakistan
Pakistani legal expert Yasser Hamdani, however, described the measures as "unconstitutional", saying the law was "designed to curb freedom of speech and expression in the country".
Blood and sweat: Wearable medical sensors will get major sensitivity boost
Biosensors integrated into smartphones, smart watches and other gadgets are about to become a reality. In a paper featured on the cover of the January issue of Sensors, researchers from the Moscow Institute ...
broken heart syndrome - know all about it | TheHealthSite.com
You may be madly in love. But if the relationship falls apart, you may develop a broken heart syndrome. Know how to deal with it.
Cancer patient consistently left stranded by public transport in Cork
A Cork woman has said the Government showed “complete and total indifference” when she warned...
Meet Timea, Afghanistan's first robot waitress
While robots are becoming increasingly commonplace in Japan and China, they are unusual in Afghanistan
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), the governing body of the Democratic Party, has notably distanced itself from the Iowa state party, which oversaw a chaotic caucus that was riddled by reporting errors.
First Lady sets pace for Beyond Zero
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Ahead of the fifth edition of Beyond Zero Half Marathon, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta on Friday set the pace by flagging off a Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
OneUnited Bank Stresses Importance of ‘Loving Ourselves’ After Harriet Tubman Visa Draws Ridicule
OneUnited Bank chose to respond with love amid the hate and ridicule it received over its new limited-edition debit cards honoring trailblazer and
Man, 27, 'chopped off 54 year-old girlfriend's arm when she asked for her Xanax'
Ryan Tyndall reportedly launched the unprovoked amputation at his girlfriend's house, with the woman losing her left arm below the elbow
Forest soils release more carbon dioxide than expected in rainy season
Current carbon cycle models may underestimate the amount of carbon dioxide released from the soil during rainy seasons in temperate forests like those found in the northeast United States, according to ...
Etim Bassey: Abandoned for several years and broke, former Nigerian Olympian gets help
The story of former Nigerian Olympian, "Iron Bar" Etim Bassey, always wrenches the heart whenever it is told. His career as a promising sportsman ended during the 1984 Olympics when he had torn muscles while lifting weight.
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Biologists investigate the role of the largest animal brain cells
The brains of most fish and amphibian species contain two types of conspicuously large nerve cells. These are the largest cells found in any animal brain. They are called Mauthner cells and trigger lightning-fast ...
More people die taking selfies than in shark attacks
Selfies kill.
10+ Morning Hacks to Get Your Day Off to a Good Start
Cracking an egg in your morning coffee or adding a pinch of salt to it are actually just a couple of the many simple ways to help you get on your feet easier in the morning. Aside from being extremely tasty — since it takes away any of the bitterness — an egg in your coffee is also extremely helpful to start your day strong and full of energy.
Hundreds of health workers infected by coronavirus in China
Six of the workers have died, the National Health Commission said.
Who owns your (valuable) health data?
There's a mass of information on you out there: not just medical records, but also that compiled by trackers we wear and download. No wonder it's so valuable.
Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over FDA cancer risk concerns
The prescription medication has been in clinical trials that the FDA say show patients could get cancer.
CDC grant allows CUNY SPH and NYU Grossman School of Medicine to participate in CPCRN meeting
Fifty-three cancer researchers from eight different academic institutions around the country and their federal agency partners met in Chapel Hill on January 27 and 28 to launch the next five years of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network.
Meteor Shower Lights-up the Sky in India’s Rajasthan – Video
New Delhi (Sputnik): CCTV footage from the Indian city of Alwar in Rajasthan state shows lightning strikes and a meteor shower in the area.
Five cities testing people for coronavirus when they have flu symptoms
Five U.S. cities have begun testing people with flu-like symptoms to see if they might instead have the new coronavirus that originated in China, a sign that officials think cases of the virus may be seeping into the country despite screening at airports.
Valentine's Day history: What do your flowers really mean?
How do you show someone you love them? For many, they'll say it with flowers on Valentine's Day.
Daily intake of non-fried potato linked to better diet quality compared to refined grains
Potatoes are often equated with refined grains due to their carbohydrate content. Yet, potatoes contain fiber, resistant starch, and key micronutrients that Americans need more of in their diet.
IGF-1 May Be Involved in Parkinson’s Development, Review Suggests
Increasing evidence links insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) deficiency to the development and progression of Parkinson's disease, a review study said. Estrogen, the female sex hormone thought...
Elanco Seeks Clearance To Acquire Bayer's Animal Health Business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Number of unemployed persons in Pakistan at present
According to the latest available Labour Force Survey (2017-18), the total unemployed persons in Pakistan are 3.79 million out of the total labour force of 65.5 million, depicting an unemployment rate of 5.79%. Year-wise data on total labour force, total unemployed persons and unemployment rate from the year 1990-91 to the year 2017-18 is given below: Note: The above data was submitted in the National Assembly by the Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar on February 14, 2020 in a written reply to a question asked by the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) lawmaker Chaudhry Muhammad Barjees Tahir. Responding to another question asked by Ali Khan Jadoon of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Asad Umar told the House that the Chinese Companies have not given any loans to the government of Pakistan; however, the Chinese government has provided the loan for the following projects: Thakot-Havelian Road project (KKH-II) M-5 Motorway Multan-Sukkur Section Optical Fiber (Khunjrab-Rawalpindi)…
Vanishing snakes highlight the biodiversity crisis
After frogs in protected area of Panama died off en masse, the snakes that ate them began to disappear, too. It shows the extent of our "biodiversity crisis."
Study: Effectiveness of program that pays farmers to conserve water
Crops need water. And in the central United States, the increasing scarcity of water resources is becoming a threat to the nation's food production.
Couple who've been married for 69 years share their tips for keeping the spark
Geoffrey makes Pauline tea and breakfast every single morning.
Mumps: Why adults might still need the MMR jab
The disease is one of three protected by the MMR jab - and the fate of the two are closely linked.
Minimum Wage: Kogi workers to get better deal — NLC Chairman
Kogi NLC Chairman, Onuh Edoka has charged workers in the state to remain resolute as the labour leader struggle for the new minimum wage...
Cryo-electron microscopy opens a door to fight Epstein-Barr
The Epstein-Barr virus is one of the most widespread human viruses. Part of the herpesvirus family, it causes glandular fever (infectious mononucleosis), cancer and autoimmune diseases. At present, there ...
Measurement of mechanical stability of force transmission supramolecular linkages
NUS biophysicists have developed a manipulation assay that can quantify the mechanical stability and biochemical regulations of inter-molecular interactions at the single-molecule level.
Gold bond formation tracked in real time using new molecular spectroscopy technique
The bond created between two gold atoms in a molecule has been observed as it forms, thanks to a new technique developed by RIKEN chemists. This measurement resolves a controversy over the mechanism by ...
This Cube Is Not Moving: Optical Illusions That Bend Your Brain
Optical illusions have been around for a while, boggling people's brains into trying to figure out what they're seeing. Here, an optical illusionist shares his creations on his Twitter account.
ICYMI: Nigerian who finds cure for Coronavirus, Lassa fever’ll get N36m
Our Reporters The Federal Government has announced a N36m cash prize for any Nigerian that finds cure for coronavirus and Lassa fever. Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is currently ravaging C...
Approval processes for clinical practice guideline create conflict of interest
Most clinical practice guidelines in the U.S. are created by medical specialty societies. While there is widespread awareness of the potential for intellectual and financial conflict of interest by individual panel members, there is little recognition of the potential for the processes used by guideline panels to create conflict of interest.
Akpabio and new vision for Niger Delta
THE appointment of Senator Godswill Akpabio as the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs on August 20, 2019 was greeted by great enthusiasm by...
UIC researchers discover unique organ-specific signatures for endothelial cells
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have discovered that endothelial cells -; those that create the inner lining of blood vessels -; have unique genetic signatures based on their location in the body.
NDLEA destroys 34,560kg of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
NASA Former High-Ranking Spaceflight Official Moves across to SpaceX Team
One of NASA's foremost experts in spaceflight has left the agency to join SpaceX, just in time for its upcoming launches into space.
Research: Covid-19 could infect two-thirds of globe
AS THE number of Covid-19 coronavirus cases jumps dramatically in China, a top infectious-disease scientist warns that things could get far worse: Two-thirds of the world’s population could catch it.
No water in Pietermaritzburg neighbourhood for four years
Residents of Shayamoya in Pietermaritzburg say their settlement has been without tap water for four years. They depend on a water tanker that comes once or twice a week.
IRDAI to set up common electronic platform to settle health insurance claims
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is looking at setting up a common electronic platform for settling health insurance claims.The platform, which is expected to come
Woman left with devastating second-degree burns after ‘grill at Japanese restaurant exploded in her face’
A WOMAN says she was left with second-degree burns on her 26th birthday after a grill in a hibachi restaurant “exploded” in her face. Samantha Myers said the accident happened while she…
Artificial intelligence finds disease-related genes
An artificial neural network can reveal patterns in huge amounts of gene expression data and discover groups of disease-related genes. This has been shown by a new study led by researchers at Linköping ...
How to wear big sleeves
This year, the volume has moved up the arm – it’s less floaty and romantic, more muscular
Some Thoughts on Coronaviruses and Seatbelts
“Hope is not a strategy.”— James Cameron A prescient article titled “Body Count” by Epsilon Theory/Ben Hunt (@epsilontheory) was recently sent to me by one of my smartest and most conne…
Tourists place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission
Researchers at Ohio University have published a new study in collaboration with Ugandan scientists, cautioning that humans place endangered mountain gorillas at risk of disease transmission during tourism encounters.
Feds Search How Private Medicare Info Gets to Marketers
A government watchdog plans to launch a nationwide probe into how telemarketers may be getting hold of seniors’ personal Medicare information, a red flag for potential fraud.
Scientists Turn Complete Human Organs Transparent For The First Time
For the first time ever, scientists have managed to make intact human organs transparent, allowing them to peer inside these vital body parts without needi
Indian Ports Not To Allow Disembarkation Of Chinese Ships’ Crew To Avoid Spreading Of Deadly Coronavirus
Besides China, crew of the ships from Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong and Macau will also not be allowed to disembark.
Most Americans Would Prefer an Unexpected Financial Challenge to a Romantic Breakup
People seem to value their hearts over their wallets, according to a new survey.
Love between parents has long-term benefits for kids
Children stay in school longer and get married later when their parents love each other, according to research with couples from Nepal.
Coronavirus: DGCA extends screening to passengers arriving from Japan, South Korea
Till date, only passengers arriving from Thailand, Singapore, China and Hong Kong were being screened for possible exposure to the respiratory virus
The coronavirus patient in London showed up at the hospital in an Uber, and health officials say it's a sign people aren't following advice to contain the virus
The first person confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus in London turned up unannounced at a hospital after taking an Uber there, health officials confirmed to The Guardian.
'My Gyno Anxiety Was So Bad, I Used To Nearly Pass Out During Pelvic Exams'
my gynecologist asked as I scooted back on the pelvic exam table, the crinkly white paper bunching up under my bare butt.
Parents of brain-damaged baby lose life support legal battle
Father describes decision as ‘terrible’ after appeals court rules son is brain stem dead
'Amazing' Suffolk Show in 2019 nets healthy surplus as attention turns to this year's event
Suffolk Show organisers are riding high after a bumper 2019 event - and are hoping to build on its soaring success this year.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The health emergency in China has caused fears of more global contagion, with more than two-dozen countries reporting hundreds of cases among them. Three people have died outside mainland China.
Carbon sequestration in oceans powered by fragmentation of large organic particles
A team of researchers from the National Oceanography Centre, Sorbonne Université and CNRS Villefranche-sur-Mer, Plymouth Marine Laboratory, and the National Centre for Earth Observations, has found evidence ...
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Shock Video: Man in Hazmat Gear Barges Into Chinese Office, Douses Everything in Chemical Spray
Office workers stay frozen in place as man marches through their workspace
Leaking away essential resources actually helps cells grow
Experts have been unable to explain why cells, from bacteria to humans, leak essential chemicals necessary for growth into their environment. New mathematical models reveal that leaking metabolites—substances ...
Climate Change-focused School Opens In Taranaki
A groundbreaking school that puts a green ethos at the centre of its learning is celebrating its opening in Taranaki today.
Transparent human organs allow 3-D maps at the cellular level
For the first time, researchers have managed to make intact human organs transparent. Using microscopic imaging, they revealed complex underlying structures of the transparent organs at the cellular level. ...
Woman attacked by sea lion in Australia after it bit into her leg leaving her with £2,000 medical bill
A YOUNG woman was left with a £2,000 medical bill after she was bitten by an angry SEA LION. Elena Precillia, 25, was swimming at Seals’ Rocks, in Geraldton, Western Australia, with a raft of…
Man who struggled to walk has life back thanks to huge weight loss
Gordon Davidson had been miserable after piling on the pounds and reaching his heaviest weight of 18 stone.
Having more than 10 sexual partners throughout your life 'raises the risk of cancer'
The new study mirrors previous findings linking sexually transmitted infections in the development of several cancers and hepatitis
Watch | Eat Raja, a zero-waste juice shop in Bengaluru
A video on India's first zero-waste juice shop, Eat Raja
New Paltz water deemed safe to drink after testing
A do-not-drink advisory has been lifted in New Paltz after a damaged fuel line led to complaints about the taste and smell of the water, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday.
Man sentenced for placing knives on Japan prince's desk
Tokyo: A Japanese man who left two kitchen knives on the school desk of Japan's Prince Hisahito, who is second in line to the throne, was given a suspended sentence on Friday.
Scientists develop tech to convert carbon dioxide into hydrocarbon fuel
Malmstadt said that in contrast, the team's discovery uses a millifluidic reactor process, a very small scale chemical reactor system, which has a minimal environmental footprint.
NHS England targets digitisation of millions of GP records
NHS England is hoping to create a nationalised approach to the digitisation of “vital” decades-old medical records, HSJ can reveal.
Protecting children from harmful food marketing
Professor Amandine Garde highlights the growing recognition of unhealthy food marketing as a major children’s rights issue, and what can and should be done to address it
Pornhub video showing tourists having VERY public sex at sacred temple in Burma sparks outrage
A SHAMELESS couple have caused outrage in Burma after uploading footage to Pornhub of themselves having sex in a sacred temple. The two 23-year-old Italians filmed the raunchy romp at the holy site…
The Neglected Consequences of Foot-Binding
Just how much is society willing to damage women in order to control them?
4 data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
'Roadworks and a railway crossing closure has left our village like a ghost town'
People in Hale say they can't get in and out, and businesses are already losing takings
Too early for optimism despite drop in new virus cases
Daily reports of confirmed novel coronavirus pneumonia (COVID-19) cases in Hubei, the epicenter of the outbreak, plunged suddenly on Thursday following a dramatic surge the previous day. Experts believe the shift was due to local government's adoption of a new method to diagnose the virus, which allowed hospitals to clear a backlog of suspected cases on Wednesday
Coronavirus cases surge for 2nd day after China revises diagnosis criteria
China on Friday confirmed another 5,090 coronavirus infections, and 121 more deaths, bringing the death toll near 1,400, according to The Associated Press. The country has seen a surge in new cases for the last two days since health authorities in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, changed the way they identify infections, with most of the new cases based on a physician's diagnosis before lab results come back. The surge in confirmed cases has dampened hope that the spread of the flu-like virus was slowing, but health experts say the higher numbers are partly due to the new methodology. "I suspect but can't be certain that the underlying trend is still downwards," said Paul Hunter, a professor of health protection at the University of East Anglia in England. Harold Maass
What type of mom are you? A unicorn one?
There’s a new parenting style in town called the unicorn mom and we’re totally here for it.
Study provides a detailed molecular snapshot of endometrial cancer
A study published Feb. 13 in Cell provides an unprecedented look at the dozens of molecular steps that occur to bring about endometrial cancer, commonly known as uterine cancer.
Americans to spend a record $27.4B for Valentine's Day, survey says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans are expected to set a record for Valentine's Day spending this year, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation.
HOURS of misery in coronavirus lockdown at Heathrow: Passengers tell how family of eight from Malaysia were screened off by staff in hazmat suits aboard one of EIGHT flights quarantined simultaneously
MailOnline understands a British Airways flight from Kuala Lumpur was held up on the tarmac for two hours after a passenger fell ill. Sources say delays at UK airports are happening regularly.
Housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
Mark Holdsworth, Director at Civica argues here that housing providers must become insight-driven to increase fire safety
No health risks from smelly landfill
Residents living near a Walsall landfill site been assured they are not exposed to any health risks despite being left sick from the odour coming from the site.
EPOC Explained—The Science Behind Getting Your Bod To Burn More Calories Post-Exercise
2) High-intensity exercises generate a greater EPOC effect than lower-intensity ones. "The higher the intensity of the exercises, the harder you will stress the body," says Proniewych. "This would mean you will need more ATP energy and oxygen after for your body to recover." FatCamera - Getty Images
You could be cheating on your taxes without realizing it. Here's how to tell.
Recent changes in tax laws eliminating or curtailing some long-time deductions and credits could turn ordinary taxpayers into inadvertent tax cheats.
The 10 best CBD gummies to buy this year
The CBD industry is largely unregulated, so there are companies out there that try to take advantage of consumers’ ignorance.
Wendy's fires staff after sink used as bathtub
Staff at a Wendy’s in Greenville, Michigan, are out of a job after video of someone taking a bath in the kitchen sink there went viral. A 23-second video shared on Facebook, originally posted…
Julia Ebner: ‘There's an adrenaline rush in undercover work, getting inside a far-right movement’
Julia Ebner spent two years infiltrating far-right networks. The counter-extremism expert discusses fear, loathing and democracy in an age of disinformation
15 Children of Famous Celebrities Who Look Nothing Like You Expected Them To
While there are some kids who look like clones of their parents, there are also some who share almost no similarities. In fact, here are some children who look so different from their famous moms or dads, it’s hard to say that they’re 2 peas in a pod.
China virus death toll nears 1,400, six health workers among victims
The death toll from China's virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday with six medical workers among the victims, underscoring the country's struggle to contain a deepening health crisis.
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Duff McKagan
Guns N' Roses bassist Duff McKagan on his childhood dreams, Spinal Tap moments and more...
Young doctors anxiously wait for jobs while state hospitals battle to treat patients
The doctors said they had been waiting since December to be placed in their community service posts after completing their ...
WATCH: A roundup of IOL's Top 5 stories this week
From a viral office sex video and swimming snakes to the EFF disrupting SONA, here are the stories that held the attention of our readers this week.
Novel coronavirus situation under control: Health Secretary
States such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Sikkim bordering Nepal whave been asked to strengthen the disease surveillance
Still rising
BEIJING — The death toll from China’s virus epidemic neared 1,400 on Friday, as the United States complained of a “lack of transparency” from Beijing over its handling of a crisis that has fuelled global panic.
Russian woman sued for escaping coronavirus quarantine
A quarantined Russian woman faces a lawsuit for endangering the public after escaping from a hospital by short-circuiting the electronic door to her ward, according to reports. Alla Ilyina, who had
Emergency Management Southland Keeping Watch On Weather
This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland.
sweet potatoes - add this food to your daily diet | TheHealthSite.com
The humble sweet potatoes come packed with a variety of nutrients that offer an instant health boost. Know why you must add this to your regular diet.
Blood donations, food for the elderly: Nairobians mark valentine’s day in style
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 14 – As the world commemorated Valentine’s day on Friday, several Kenyans engaged in acts of kindness targeting the elderly and the - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke
Students Stripped For Menstruation Checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
MOH urges private sector to step up Covid-19 precautionary measures
KUALA LUMPUR: The private sector is encouraged to take precautionary steps amid the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak.
Fashion Fetishism, Surgical Masks And Coronavirus
Entering Singapore’s Changi Airport gives the visitor a glimpse of a mask fetish. Security guards wear it. As do the nurses and the various personnel who man cameras like anti-aircraft batteries, noting the approaching passenger in transit with due suspicion. The passenger, in turn, wishes to avoid showing anything that might be construed as a suspect symptom. Whatever you do, do not cough, splutter or sweat in nervousness. Best to wear a mask then: neither party can accurately gauge the disposition of the other.
Climate Change Blamed for Toxic Caterpillar Plague in Spain
Alarmists are charging that climate change is the main culprit behind a “toxic caterpillar plague” affecting southern Spain.
Optimism may lower stroke severity, inflammation: Study
Optimism has been associated with lower inflammation levels and improved health outcomes among people with medical conditions, the researchers said.
The most commonly stolen book at the San Francisco Public Library may surprise you
In liberal San Francisco, you might think sticky fingers at the public library would pull Barack Obama's "The Audacity of Hope" off the shelves. Nope. Books by conservative radio host Michael Savage get stolen the most.
Dry spell: Melaka makes available five portable water treatment plants
MELAKA, Feb 14 — The Melaka government will be providing five Portable Water Treatment Plants (PWTPs) costing a total of RM2.2 million which will be placed in five locations in Zone 1 here that is facing water rationing. State Public Works, Transport and Basic Amenities Committee chairman Datuk...
U.S. looking for industry partnership to counter Huawei: White House official
MUNICH (Reuters) - The United States is looking to develop a partnership with the telecoms industry to provide alternatives to China’s Huawei Technologies, a senior White House official said on Friday.
Zero-water garden created in Sharjah to show how desert plants can thrive in cities
Cooking Sections and AKT II have created an experimental landscape in Sharjah to show how desert plants can survive in cities without being watered.
NASA shortlists missions to map the surface of Venus, identify gases in its atmosphere, look for an ocean on Triton, and hunt for magma flows on Io - but only two of them will go to space
The four shortlisted projects will each get a $3 million NASA grant for a 9 month feasibility study before two will become actual missions and go to space.
Two patients with coronavirus in UAE have recovered: Health ministry
DUBAI: Iran’s parliamentary elections were thrown into turmoil after thousands of potential candidates were excluded from standing. The elections, due to take place on Feb. 21, will be the first test of the government since protests erupted across the country in the aftermath of the downing of a Ukrainian airliner by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in January.
Scientists Identify Genes from ‘Ghost Population’ of Ancient Humans
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Deep Dive: Paper Checks: The Bane Of Student Disbursements?
The Disbursements Tracker Deep Dive examines how checks are alive and well for student aid disbursements, despite security flaws and better digital methods.
Remedy holds steady, posting solid growth across the board
Finnish developer moves forward on live-service multiplayer game plans
Experienced interim moves to new challenged trust
A struggling hospital trust has appointed an experienced interim chief executive for the coming financial year.
ESG ETFs Help Investors Avoid Exposure To Some Headline Risks
ETFs that incorporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles provide investors with a diversified core portfolio position that is capable of avoiding some risk-off events due to the und
Cheet-ing death! Impala survives after shaking off five cheetahs in Kenya
British photographer Kevin Rooney, 53, captured the miracle escape in the Naboisho Conservancy. The male buck was stalked by a mother cheetah who was then joined by her four cubs.
Amazon can’t end fake reviews, but its new system might drown them out
The company’s new one-tap star rating feature seeks to get more customer feedback ... from actual customers.
Coronavirus death toll climbs past 1,350 in China, 5,000 new cases reported
China's National Health Commission on Friday reported another sharp spike in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases and virus-related deaths.
Save on the Honor Magic Watch 2 smartwatch for Valentine's day (limited time offer!)
Grab yourself, or a loved one, a bargain smartwatch
Use An Air Fryer For Optimal Snacking
If you’ve given up valuable counter space for an air fryer, getting the most out your loud, boxy appliance becomes a priority the moment you unpack it. Luckily, it has many uses, from restoring leftovers to their former glory, to making delicious, yet nutritious, veggie-heavy snacks....
Coronavirus case attended Westminster conference with 250 delegates - those in close contact are now being traced
Efforts are now being made to identify anyone that may have had close contact with the individual at the UK Bus Summit
Study examines benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug Lists for asthma medications
A new study led by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute examines the benefits and barriers of Prescription Drug List coverage for preventive asthma medications.
Don't bug the herons!
New signs will go up to discourage trespassers from disturbing Vernon's beloved herons.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 percent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicenter of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
Japan confirms first death from coronavirus
BU study highlights the need for more state-level alcohol control laws
A new Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study finds a substantial increase in the number and strength of state laws to reduce impaired driving over the last 20 years, while laws to reduce excessive drinking remained unchanged.
Defence Mechanical Transport Battalion commissions Conference Hall
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Why your Valentine might want hot chocolate for that walk on the beach
(Reuters) - Drinking cocoa rich in flavonols - plant compounds also found in fruits, vegetables and tea - might make walking easier for some older adults with poor circulation, a study suggests.
Medical triage? Deactivating landmines? Now you can train in VR
On the job training is a major problem when it comes to dirty and dangerous jobs like deactivating land mines. Is VR adequate?
Pandemonium as midnight fire guts DELSU hostel - The Nation Nigeria
There was pandemonium early hours of Friday as a midnight fire gutted a two-storey Post Graduate Hostel in Campus 3 of the Delta State University...
Give Yourself Some Love Today With This Follow-Along "Yoga Kiss" Video
Want to tend to your body and mind today? Check out this "Yoga Kiss" video from Yoga With Adriene YouTuber and yoga instructor Adriene Mishler.
Becoming SA’s longest-surviving child born with HIV, here’s how Nkosi Johnson changed the world
“Care for us and accept us, we are all human beings. We are normal. We have hands. We have feet. We can walk, we can talk, we have needs just like everyone else. Don’t be afraid of us – we are all the same.” Those were the words of Nkosi Johnson at the opening event...
Shale drilling activity linked to high rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia in Texas
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health have found that rates of two sexually transmitted infections, gonorrhea and chlamydia, are 15% and 10% higher, respectively, in Texas counties with high shale drilling activity ("fracking"), compared to counties without any fracking.
US-China bickering threatens to hobble world’s virus fight
The failure to cooperate on a pressing global health issue that has killed almost 1,400 people and infected more than 64,000 others shows just how much the relationship between the US and China has deteriorated over the past few years
CSC offers advice to exam takers
THE Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced that the Career Service Examination – Pen and Paper Test (CES-PPT) scheduled on March 15 will push through but advised takers who exhibit flu-like symptoms to skip the exams.
Death toll in Peru tanker explosion rises to 30
The death toll from the explosion of a gas tanker in Lima last month has risen to 30, Peru's ministry of health said Thursday.
5 Ways to Prepare for a Recession
We don't know when the next downturn will hit, but we do know when to prepare for it.
Soon, a simple blood test could be used to detect cancer
Researchers report high accuracy even before appearance of symptoms
Four data center spending trends you need to know
Data center spending is likely to be feast or famine as enterprises pull back and hyperscale cloud providers build out infrastructure only to hit pause and digest.
Concentration Of CO2 Hits 416 Ppm - highest EVER daily average, but it still wont be breaking news
The concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere hit a record high Monday, a reading from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that elicited fresh calls from climate activists and scientists for the international community to end planet-heating emissions from fossil fuels and deforestation.
Villanueva: Taiwan should not be included in travel ban
Senator Joel Villanueva described as
What is emotional gasleaking and how can you tackle it?
Have you been gasleaked?
'Exhausted': Doctors at China's virus epicentre overworked and unprotected
Tired and understaffed, medical workers have had to deal with thousands of new cases per week in Wuhan, the city at the epicentre of the outbreak.
Mealie-Meal Coupons ...
Will mealie-meal coupons being proposed by the Zimbabwean government result in the availability of the basic commodity to the intended beneficiaries?
Man killed in tiff over cigarette price in Odisha's Kasaphal village
Two of the four persons, while trying to flee the spot, were caught by locals and beaten up. Their car was also vandalised.
What My Epilepsy Taught Me About the Value of Time
We know more about epilepsy than ever. But I am still trying to reckon with mine.
New luxury 60-bed care home now open in Derbyshire
Heanor Park has assisted living suites and a state-of-the-art technology
BREAKING Judges rule doctors can stop providing life-support to brain-damaged baby
Four-month-old Midrar Ali is at the centre of a court battle in which his parents, Karwan and Shokhan Ali, are desperate for his treatment to continue
The 2 top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge but still publish separately
The two top British Jewish newspapers plan to merge in a move which will 'secure their financial futures.'
Ibrah One Claims He Has Found A Cure For CoronaVirus
Ghanaian socialite, Ibrah One has dramatically claimed he has found the cure for Coronavirus and claims he's ready to kiss an infected patient as proof of the potency of his new discovery
Open access journals get a boost from librarians—much to Elsevier’s dismay
Move to cut fees adds pressure to funding model already under strain.
No autopsies performed on Tennessee's electrocutions
Tennessee has not performed an autopsy on the four inmates who chose to die in the electric chair since it resumed executions in 2018.
Cocoa may improve lower-leg blood flow, walking in peripheral artery disease
Must be rich in flavanol for optimum effect.
Pele Breaks Silence On Health Issues
After recent comments by Pele's son, who had stated that the football legend is embarrassed to leave his house, shocked the football world, the Brazilian icon has now commented on his health issues for the first time.
How AI is stopping the next great flu before it starts
Researchers are leveraging AI to develop new vaccines to diseases faster than ever.
Where’s Wendy?
This Valentine’s Day, Wendy Hargreaves goes in search of last-minute Valentine’s Day treats. Here are five of her favourites. SHARK FIN INN 50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, 03 9662 2681 If you love …
China says 6 medics died from virus
Report underscores risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Cruise ship has largest cluster of COVID-19 patients outside China — WHO
The 218 passengers and crew onboard the cruise ship MV Diamond Princess who have tested positive for coronavirus disease-2019 represents the largest cluster of COVID-19 cases outside China, a top World Health Organization (WHO) official said on Thursday.
Are you having second thoughts about your career choice?
According to a recent survey by Toronto-based non-profit career coaching and development organization CERIC, nearly 72 per cent of Canadians who meet with the organization’s career counsellors wish they had chosen a different career path
Toppled but Not Gone: U.N.C. Grapples Anew With the Fate of Silent Sam
A judge this week scrapped a deal to give the Confederate statue, which was torn down by protesters in August 2018, to the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
arm fat - know how to get rid of it | TheHealthSite.com
Flabby arm fat can make it difficult for you to enjoy sleeveless clothes even in the hot summer months. Know how to get rid of them.
3 more coronavirus cases confirmed, bringing Hong Kong total to 56
Health officials have confirmed that three more people have tested positive for the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of Hong Kong cases to 56 Chuang Shuk-kwan, the Centre for Health Protection's communicable disease chief, announced at...
Malaysia, China affirm commitment to jointly combat Covid-19
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia and China are committed to strengthening cooperation and mounting a concerted effort to overcome the ongoing Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak which has so far killed nearly 1,500 people in the republic.
How Kerala tamed the Coronavirus
The state emergency health response model was activated as soon as the virus outbreak turned into an epidemic in Wuhan, China, in January 2020.
Mumps cases at highest level in a decade as a result of 'anti-vax information', says government
The number of recorded cases of mumps has soared to its highest level in a decade, new figures have shown. Mumps is a contagious infection that causes the glands on the side of the face to swell
Singapore drops cringe-infected rap track for citizens to dance the virus away
Singapore today unleashed its strongest weapon in the current public health crisis – a rap jingle about washing hands.
AI used to ‘predict heart attack and stroke for the first time’
New research from Barts Health NHS Trust and University College London used an AI tool to analyse blood flow scans and predict possible health issues.
Couple lose court fight over life support for brain-damaged baby
Appeal judges ruled stopping life-support treatment was in Midrar Ali’s best interest.
Here's why Harry and Meghan made a secret stop at Stanford University in California
Harry and Meghan are gearing up to launch their new charitable entity.
World's first AI can predict when patients will have a heart attack or stroke better than a DOCTOR, study shows
Artificial intelligence was tested by Barts Health NHS trust. The AI was used to analyse blood flow scans of more than 1,000 patients its predictions were more accurate than a doctor.
China virus death toll nears 1,400; US bemoans 'lack of transparency'
Nearly 64,000 people are now recorded as having been made ill by the virus in China.
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
3 Online Search Tips For Students
Searching online has many educational benefits. For instance, one study found students who used advanced online search strategies also had higher grades at university....
Saudi Arabia Provides Emergency Medical Aid to China
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the signing of six contracts with global companies to provide medical equipment and supplies to China in its effort to combat the new coronavirus outbreak. The deals were signed by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid a
How To Change A Spark Plug
Lady Camden is back and this time she’s rocking bigger hair, a jumpsuit, slayer nails and thigh-high boots. Today’s lesson? Changing a spark plug. I promise you it’s never been done with this amount of pomp, fake lashes and blatant innuendos before....
Great Backyard Bird Count 2020 comes to Kerala capital
If you work or live on campus, you could also participate in the Campus Bird Count that is conducted simultaneously with the backyard bird count
Lough Talt boil water notice still in place
IRISH Water has issued a reminder to customers supplied by the Lough Talt public water supply that the scheme remains on a boil water notice.
Putting a spotlight on the dark metabolome
David S. Wishart discusses metabolomics, how the field is breaking into biochemical mysteries and the “dark metabolome”. Read more at OAG:
Global Food Research: Will front-of-the-package warning labels change our eating habits?
The Global Food Research Program shares their perspective on targeting ultra-processed foods with front-of-the-package warning labels
Mumps cases soar to highest number in a decade
There were 5,042 recorded cases of mumps in England in 2019 – four times the number in 2018 and the highest level in a decade. Many of these cases were as a result of outbreaks in universities and colleges and most were in young adults who did not have the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) jab. A large number of the 2019 cases were people born in the late 1990s and early 2000s who missed out on the MMR vaccine when they were children. In 1998, doctor Andrew Wakefield led a study that linked the MMR vaccine to autism. His work was subsequently discredited and he was struck off, but uptake of the vaccine dropped to about 80% in the late 1990s and a low of 79% in 2003.
Merkel Challenger Assails the Chancellor With Her Own Words
While imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, Angela Merkel will unlikely be pleased by an attack that echoes her famous 1999 takedown of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Suspended NMC Health vice chair resigns amid legal review
NMC Health announced today that vice chair Khalifa Butti Omeir Bin Yousef has resigned with immediate effect amid a legal review.
Passengers on ship turned away over virus fears disembark in Cambodia
Passengers on a cruise ship that spent two weeks at sea after being turned away by five countries over coronavirus fears started disembarking in ...
Nasarawa college provost suspended, health commissioner takes over
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Provost College of Education, Akwanga, Dr Rebecca Umaru, and other management staff of the institution. A statement issue...
Scientists develop new 'smart' bandage to help heal hard to treat wounds
The bandage can deliver medicine with minimal invasiveness, said researchers, including those from the Harvard Medical School in the US
Newcastle Disease: ‘No non-veg week’ called in Andhra Pradesh's Tanuku to keep infection at bay
The deaths of thousands of chicken in the twin Godavari districts following an outbreak of the Very Virulent Newcastle Disease (VVND) are causing panic among poultry-farm owners and the general public alike.
Could you be suffering from sexsomnia? Here’s what you need to know
Patients with sexsomnia could even rape their partners in their sleep
California lab report they discovered coronavirus vaccine in 3 hours
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Who’s Profiting From Your Outrageous Medical Bills?
The same people who should be fixing them.
Mohammad Umair, the Pulwama attack planner who trained in Afghanistan
India was quick to avenge the Pulwama attack. While the Balakot air strike was aimed at hitting the Jaish-e-Mohammad facility, security forces also gunned down one of the masterminds behind the attack.
Daily Deal: TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones
The Z2's earned their name because they feature twice the sound, twice the battery life, and twice the convenience of competing...
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said on Friday.
PH coronavirus watch: Suspected cases per region, as of February 14, 2020
Based on the Department of Health's monitoring as of February 14, 2020
7 brutally funny cartoons about the Democratic primary fight
Artists take on Biden's collapse, Iowa's caucus chaos, and more
FDA begins speedy review of BMS’ CAR-T liso-cel
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted an application for Bristol-Myers Squibb’s CAR-T therapy lisocabtagene maraleucel, kick-starting a priority review of the drug.
Extreme cold warning remains in effect
Temperatures are expected to drop to -30 with the wind chill
Ways to make superyacht holidays more family-friendly
Many owners – and even admirers – of superyachts consider these beautiful vessels as the pinnacle of luxury, privacy and aesthetic influence. Yachts and superyachts make opulent holidays in exotic locations and exciting parties a simple prospect – but how easily can a family be integrated into such a lifestyle? Is it out of the question, or have certain exclusivity-obsessed people transformed the notion of chartering a superyacht into something it’s not? In this blog we take a look at
Machine Head Release New Song Circle The Drain
Listen to Machine Head's new track Circle The Drain, the follow-up to last year's Do Or Die
RRC ER apprentice recruitment for 2792 posts: Application to begin today, hiring without exam
RRC Eastern Railway Recruitment 2020: Candidates will not have to appear for any recruitment exam to be eligible to apply for these jobs. A merit list will be created on the applicant's academic score.
‘System by default’ – how to make a good idea a reality
Implementing the new ‘system by default’ approach to running and organising the NHS must be delivered through incremental change that identifies what is needed and what will work, not through central diktat. Writes Nick Ville.
Invest in a centrally-managed approach to work placements
Embedding good quality work experience in the NHS is vital to attracting the college students needed to address the workforce crisis, writes Gillian Cairn
'Ghost' ancestors: African DNA study detects mysterious extinct human species
Homo sapiens first appeared a bit more than 300,000 years ago in Africa and later spread worldwide, encountering other human species in Eurasia that have since gone extinct including the Neanderthals and the lesser-known Denisovans.
A dying star 1,000 times bigger than the sun could soon explode
But at over 700 light-years away, astronomers say there's no risk to Earth.
Photos of young Tracy, wife of Despite’s son hits social media
Photos of Tracy, the wife of Dr Osei Kwame Despite’s son has popped up online and the pretty damsel who was wedded yesterday still looked good and beautiful back then. Dr Osei Kwame Despite’s son, Kennedy Asante Osei got married to his longtime girlfriend Tracy Akosua yesterday at the Trasaco Valley in Accra and the […]
My life in sex: ‘I can’t feel sexual attraction without an emotional connection’
The person who identifies as demisexual
How to reconnect with your partner this Valentine's Day
Take the time to listen and bond.
'Front door opened okay, house hadn't blown down in the storms': Ex-Arrowe Park detainee, 38, laughs off 14-day coronavirus quarantine after returning home (but not before trip to the PUB)
Matt Raw, 38, was the first evacuee from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the centre of the escalating outbreak, and told Good Morning Britain he was happy to be home and thanked staff at Arrowe Park Hospital.
Coronavirus death toll in China reaches 1,380, confirmed cases near 64,000
The new strain of coronavirus originated in the Chinese city of Wuhan and has since then spread to several countries across the world, including India
What is ‘skin fasting’ and is it good for you?
The idea is to take a break from your skincare routine, so as to improve the way it functions.
US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia
US Department Of Education Investigating Harvard And Yale Over $6.5 Billion Foreign Funding From China, Iran, Russia
Team of North Korean experts arrive to assist in draft of social media regulations
A team of experts from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has arrived in Islamabad to assist the government in drafting the proposed social media regulations policy.“Originally, the exper
Fake flyers and face-mask fear: California fights coronavirus discrimination
(Reuters) - A flyer in Los Angeles’ Carson area, with a fake seal of the World Health Organization, tells residents to avoid Asian-American businesses because of a coronavirus outbreak. A Los Angeles middle schooler is beaten and hospitalized after students say he is as an Asian-American with coronavirus.
A cup of hot chocolate a day could keep the doctor away: Cocoa 'boosts blood circulation in legs and helps keep over 60s on their feet'
Over 60s drank a mug of flavanol-rich cocoa three times a day for six months in a study by Northwestern University in Chicago. Participants were able to walk significantly further in a walking test at the end.
Eisai agrees to pull obesity drug Belviq after safety alert
Eisai has moved swiftly to comply with an FDA request to pull its obesity drug Belviq off the market after it was linked to an increased risk of cancer.
Bali faces potential IDR1 trillion loss per month due to coronavirus outbreak: Tourism Board
Tourism is undoubtedly one of the biggest contributors to Bali’s economy, but money flowing in from the industry is going to dry up considerably amid the global health emergency caused by the novel coronavirus outbreak.
As quarantine nears end, clearing coronavirus-hit ship is daunting task for Japan
With thousands to be tested before the quarantine ends on Wednesday, the outgunned health ministry is mum about the idea of an extension.
Detained Uighur Muslims are sitting ducks for the coronavirus. China must close the camps.
An epidemic is spreading across China. It's only a matter of time before the virus hits innocent people in China's crowded concentration camps.
Having sex with more than 10 people 'could be linked to increased cancer risk'
Around 22% of men and just under 8% of women reported 10 or more sexual partners.
Coronavirus: Indonesian city bans sales of bats, snakes
A city in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province known for exotic animals has stopped sales over Coronavirus (COVID-19) fears, a health official said on Friday. Tomohon is known for its market that...
How to protect yourself from coronavirus on the London Underground
Fears have been sparked that the illness could spread like wildfire on the tube - but how can you stop yourself from being infected?
7 Years 18 Replacements: Did Uhuru Get it Wrong With Cabinet?
Questions emerge as a result of the several President Uhuru Kenyatta appointments into cabinet following...
Tipperary girl Sophie, 7, is hoping to make her dream come true
Her smile just brightens the darkest of days
Turkey Says to Export Fast-results Coronavirus Detection Kit
China's coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more than 5,000 new cases earlier on Friday
Funerary Parlour Chief Reveals Marilyn Monroe's Striking Transformation Before Death
The funerary service head also claimed that the legendary movie star was laid to rest with no underwear on because apparently she "never wore panties" in life.
Forgiveness combined with acetaminophen can alleviate social pain
Most everyone experiences the pain of social rejection at some point in their lives. It can be triggered by the end of a romantic relationship, losing a job or being excluded by friends.
Chemical process breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in Belgium has developed a chemical process that breaks down lignin and turns birch wood into usable chemical products. In their paper published ...
Charity slams James Haskell after Jacqueline Jossa bikini snap joke
Charity Scope labelled his comments 'ignorant' and 'nasty'
Coronavirus a lesson in compassion: Recovered patient
Taiwanese businessman reminds public to be compassionate with those who have fallen ill
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus 'dirty team'
HONG KONG: After gruelling shifts treating coronavirus patients, Hong Kong doctor Alfred Wong often finds himself alone in a hotel room eating ...
Construction professionals believe fire safety training remains 'inadequate' post-Grenfell
A third of construction professionals believe the industry still has 'inadequate' knowledge and training around fire safety in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster, new research has found.
The 'electronic Griffiths phase' in solid-state physical systems
Most theories of solid state and soft matter physics were developed independently; thus, a few physical concepts are applicable to both. Recent research, however, particularly a study by Elbio Dagotto, ...
The false promise of “renewable natural gas”
It’s no substitute for shifting to clean electricity.
China develops convalescent plasma therapy for coronavirus patients
China National Biotec Group said it has collected plasma from some recovered patients to prepare therapeutic products including convalescent plasma and immune globulin.The CNBG says 3 critically ill patients in Wuhan received convalescent plasma treatment on 8 Feb. Currently, over 10 critically ill are under plasma treatment
Espresso May Be Better Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
Coronavirus Microscope Images Published by U.S. Researchers
More than 63,000 people in China have been infected by the virus, and more than 1,300 have died. There is no known vaccine or drug that’s been proven effective.
CDC Director Warns Coronavirus Soon Widespread Throughout United States: ‘It’s Coming’
Says CDC now in 'aggressive containment mode'
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
China virus toll revised downward after deaths double-counted
China's death toll from the new coronavirus epidemic was revised downwards to 1,380 on Friday after officials said some fatalities had been counted more than once.
CPC cash in as Ghanaians celebrate chocolate day
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Microelectronics embedded in live jellyfish enhance propulsion
Researchers in robotic materials aim to artificially control animal locomotion to address the existing challenges to actuation, control and power requirements in soft robotics. In a new report in Science ...
More sexual partners linked to higher cancer risk
If you need more than two hands to count the number of lovers you've had in your life, new research suggests you might want to worry about your cancer risk.
Espresso May Be Better when Ground Coarser
A very fine grind can actually hamper espresso brewing, because particles may clump more than larger particles will.
Amazon Stock Is a Buy if Not for the Coronavirus
But it’s the coronavirus, not the tremendous spike in market value, that investors should be worried about in the nearer term.
Five months out, Japan's Olympics organisers say 'no plan B' amid coronavirus fears
Organisers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics say they have no contingency plans for cancelling the event, despite rising fears of a coronavirus outbeak in neighbouring China. Officials said plans for the Summer Olympics to open on July 24 remained "on track", despite jolts from the virus which has infected almost 64,000 globally and killed more than 1,400, mostly in China. “The advice we’re received externally from the WHO (World Health Organisation) is that there’s no case for any contingency plans or cancelling the Games or moving the Games,” said John Coates, the head of an International Olympic Committee inspection team. Japan reported its first coronavirus death on Thursday, and is carrying out checks on passengers of a quarantined cruise ship, Diamond Princess, after the virus was found onboard earlier in February.
What women need to know about menopause and mental Health
Here, Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses everything that women need to know about menopause and mental health
5 Ways to Help You Get Through Depression
Don’t let the feelings you feel and thoughts you think overtake your well being. Easier said than done, right? But the question is, how to not be depressed? Learn more about it in this article.
Programme to reduce AIDS-related deaths gets $784 million
The National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica initiative has been allocated $784 million in the 2020/2021 Budget, now before the House of Representatives. The objective of the project is to reduce AIDS-related deaths by reaching at-risk individuals...
AAO urges people to protect themselves from age-related macular degeneration
Even though Marlene Klein was having trouble recognizing familiar faces and began to mistake her fingers for carrots as she chopped vegetables, she had no idea she was slowly losing her vision to a leading cause of blindness, age-related macular degeneration.
‘Ghana Diaspora Women’ stocks Hohoe Library
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Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
The Wangs are among tens of thousands of families devastated by the coronavirus in Wuhan, where the medical system has been overwhelmed by the outbreak, despite massive reinforcements and two speedily built new hospitals.
Swaraj Kaushal, Bansuri Remember 'joy Of Our Lives' Sushma Swaraj On Her Birth Anniversary
Swaraj Kaushal, husband of late Sushma Swaraj, has remembered the former External Affairs Minister on her birth anniversary - the first since she passed away
An American in a Locked-Down Chinese Town: 'Everyone Here Is So Bored'
Weeks before the coronavirus became a national health crisis in China, authorities threatened a doctor, Li Wenliang, who warned about early cases. State media reported that Li was illegally spreading rumors.That was a red flag for Bob Huang."People here tend to believe the government. Not me,"
France's 'stolen children' make emotional return to native Reunion Island
In this edition, we explore the tragic story of France's "stolen children". Between 1963 and 1982, more than 2,000 youngsters were taken from Reunion Island, in the Indian Ocean, to repopulate rural…
Philippines to lift Taiwan travel ban imposed over coronavirus
The Philippines on Friday lifted a travel ban that was imposed on visitors from Taiwan in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus, and
Tech Conferences in Asia On Hold Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
This week, organizers of Black Hat Asia and DEF CON China security conferences announced that the coronavirus outbreak in the region is forcing them to put the events on hold.
The Trump Administration Versus Children
A new report shows how the most innocent are collateral damage in the war against science being waged by the president and his agencies
Virus Toll Jumps, With 5,090 New Cases Thursday
China on Friday reported another sharp rise in the number of people infected with the coronavirus, as the death toll neared 1,400.
Pele insists ‘I’m fine’ amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old’s son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was “embarrassed” to leave home due to his hip issues.
Ukraine's minister explains slowdown in health care reform (Video)
The prevention and treatment of cerebral strokes and heart attacks, as well as childbirth and newborn care programs will be priorities.
Watch live: Northrop launches cargo capsule to space station
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Northrop Grumman has reset its plans to launch a cargo capsule to the International Space Station from Virginia at 3:43 p.m. EST Friday.
Record clerk sentenced to six months imprisonment for corruption
Record Clerk Horace Gayle was on Thursday sentenced to six months in prison for breaches of the Corruption Prevention Act. Gayle pleaded guilty to one count of soliciting and accepting under the Act. The police reported that he was arrested last...
NASA Will Communicate with Mars Astronauts through Lasers
NASA's astronauts heading to Mars will be able to communicate with Earth thanks to new lasers, the huge dish is currently being built in California.
After first death, Japan pledges more containment effort; cases increase
Japan on Friday vowed to step up testing and efforts to contain the spread of a new coronavirus after suffering its first death and finding new cases, including a doctor and at least one taxi driver, in different parts of the country.
Stop work for now, Zuraida tells Taman Desa condo builder after slab falls
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — All construction work on The Address condominium in Taman Desa must stop with immediate effect, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said tonight after a concrete slab from the building’s sixth floor collapsed earlier in the day. Two men were trapped...
Pele insists ‘I’m fine’ amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old’s son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was “embarrassed” to leave home due to his hip issues.
NASA flights detect millions of Arctic methane hotspots
Knowing where emissions are happening and what's causing them brings us a step closer to being able to forecast the region's impact on global climate.
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
Elanco seeks clearance to acquire Bayer's animal health business
The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from Elanco Animal Health Inc. seeking clearance to acquire Bayer AG’s animal health business.
Quantum interference observed in real time: Extreme UV-light spectroscopy technique
A team headed by Prof. Dr. Frank Stienkemeier and Dr. Lukas Bruder from the Institute of Physics at the University of Freiburg has succeeded in observing in real-time ultrafast quantum interferences—in ...
Coronavirus inflicts growing toll on China’s health workers
A new coronavirus has taken a growing toll of Chinese health workers on the front line of the fight to stop it, a top official said on Friday
Akplabanya Landing Beach Committee donates 100 dual desks to schools
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Snapchat rolls out new feature designed to help improve mental health
Snapchat is rolling out a new feature designed to help improve users' mental health.
Climate change will lead to abrupt shifts in dryland ecosystems, study warns
Drylands cover about 41% of the Earth's land surface and host one in three humans inhabiting our planet. In these areas, life is highly influenced by aridity, i.e. the balance between the amount of rainwater ...
Experts say fake news could worsen disease outbreaks
The increase in fake news could be making disease outbreaks worse, experts say.
Forever Nigeria 2020 kick-off success showcase
Forever Living Products Nigeria is 20 years, this year. A milestone that speaks of its acceptability, desirability, business viability
Boys more likely to bear the brunt of digital dating abuse: Researchers
Researchers, including one of Indian-origin, revealed that boys were significantly more likely to experience all types of digital dating abuse and physical
Crocs Debuts KFC-Themed Shoes That Smell Like Fried Chicken
From its bizarre origin story to its ever-evolving slate of Colonel Sanders actors, Kentucky Fried [...]
Vanessa Bryant: Kobe's wife renames husband's foundation in memory of daughter Gianna
Vanessa Bryant has renamed her husband Kobe's Mamba Sports Foundation to Mamba and Mambacita Sports Foundation as the grieving widow of the late NBA legend moves to cement the legacy of her daughter Gianna.
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan
Pakistan, Turkey connected by centuries old religious, cultural bond: Emine Erdogan.
Demand for "Organic" Products is Growing, But Consumers Do Not Necessarily Understand What the Term Entails
Product labels offer valuable information, particularly as consumers become increasingly concerned about what is contained in the products they buy. With growing demand for clean, green, and eco-friendly products, many manufacturers have placed increased emphasis on how they market their products, b
6 Chinese medical workers die, 1.7K infected by virus
Confirmed cases in mainland China rose to 63,851 by the end of Thursday, up 5,090 from the previous day. The death toll rose 121 to 1,380.
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores will also scrap single-use produce bags
Galactic cosmic rays affect Titan's atmosphere
Planetary scientists using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) revealed the secrets of the atmosphere of Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. The team found a chemical footprint in Titan's ...
IHC seeks health ministry’s reply on PMDC plea
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought reply from Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSRC) on a contempt of court plea moved by the ex-employees of Pakista
Plans for 200 flats approved despite 400 people objecting
One resident said traffic near the site is 'hideous'
Statement at the Conclusion of the IMF Mission to Pakistan 2020
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission led by Ernesto Ramirez Rigo visited Islamabad during February 03-13, 2020 to initiate discussions on the second review of the authorities’ economic reform program supported under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement. At the conclusion of the visit, Ramirez Rigo made the following statement released on February 14: “The IMF staff team had constructive and productive discussions with the Pakistani authorities and commended them on the considerable progress made during the last few months in advancing reforms and continuing with sound economic policies. The mission and the authorities made significant progress in the discussions on policies and reforms. In the coming days progress will continue to pave the way for the IMF Executive Board’s consideration of the review. “The macroeconomic outlook remains broadly as expected at the time of the first review. Economic activity has stabilized and remains on the path of gradual recovery. The current account deficit has…
Using big data to combat catastrophes
In March 1989, a tripped circuit in the Hydro-Québec power grid left 6 million people without electricity. A week earlier, an unusually harsh snowstorm had strained the region; the day before, a solar ...
Drone designs arise from butterfly study: Undulating flight saves monarchs' energy
In a finding that could benefit drone design, award-winning research by a doctoral student at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) shows that the undulating flight paths of monarch butterflies ...
GSA and NIC hold sensitisation forum on Cargo Insurance Draft Protocol
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Ashaiman resorts to high rise buildings to save land
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Wuhan's cat rescuer: the man saving pets abandoned during coronavirus outbreak – video
Ye Jialin has been looking after the pets of residents who are unable to return home
ALRANZ Welcomes Select Committee Report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
Pele insists ‘I’m fine’ amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old’s son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was “embarrassed” to leave home due to his hip issues.
Ronald Lee Moore, who was named in ‘Serial,’ linked to South Carolina cold-case murder
Ronald Lee Moore, a convicted serial burglar from Baltimore County, Maryland, came up as a DNA match in connection to the slaying of Shawn Marie Neal.
Coronavirus: Valentine’s celebrations for passengers of quarantined cruise ship
Cabin-bound guests on the Diamond Princess were provided with special gifts and entertainment.
Ogun: NDLEA destroys 34,560 kg of drugs
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated lodging after testing negative for the new coronavirus.
ALRANZ welcomes Abortion Legislation Select Committee report
ALRANZ Abortion Rights Aotearoa welcomes the Abortion Legislation Select Committee’s report, released today.
Researchers realize two-photon pumped nanolaser from formamidinium perovskites
Formamidinium (FA) perovskites have exhibited outstanding optoelectronic properties in efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, their development on nanolaser application has rarely been ...
'Maine's Climate Future' documents progression of accelerating change
Nearly every climate-related parameter measured in Maine is accelerating, according to "Maine's Climate Future—2020 Update," the latest report from the University of Maine. The rate of air and sea warming ...
The officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society explains new regulations
For the first time, the European Union has published detailed statistics on animal research. Andreas Lengeling, the officer for animal research of the Max Planck Society, explains the background to the ...
Catalyst deposition on fragile chips
Electrocatalysts can help to obtain chemicals from renewable raw materials or to use alternative energy sources. But testing new catalysts brings challenges.
Elon Musk Agrees Tesla Model 3's Australian Price Seems High
The Model 3 was supposed to be Tesla's budget option for electric vehicle-fans but import fees and taxes meant that for Australians, it was far from that. In a strange omission, it seems Elon Musk agrees it's a bit high too....
UNIPORT expels 8 students over alleged plagiarism, malpractices
The Senate of University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) has expelled eight students over alleged misconduct bordering on plagiarism, extortion
Ionotronic technology that doesn't require liquid electrolytes
A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts and Harvard University has developed a type of ionotronic technology that does not require liquid electrolytes. In their paper published in the ...
Labour MP self-isolates after attending conference with coronavirus patient
A person diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK attended a conference near parliament last week along with 250 other delegates and Labour MP Alex Sobel.
Semis collide, driver critical
A truck driver suffered critical injuries in a chain-reaction collision involving two semis on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke Thursday night.
Iodide salts stabilize biocatalysts for fuel cells
Oxygen is the greatest enemy of biocatalysts for energy conversion. A protective film shields them—but only with an additional ingredient: iodide salt.
Woman at center of East Tennessee pill mill investigation found guilty
The woman accused in what federal agents called one of the largest illegal pill operations in Tennessee has been found guilty.
Eight planes put on lockdown at Heathrow over coronavirus fears
A passenger of United Airlines flight was 'taken to the back of the plane' after falling ill.
Canadian health workers assisting in Japan after 12 Canadians contract coronavirus on cruise ship
Some 3,500 passengers on the ship are under quarantine and 218 people have tested positive for the coronavirus
January 2020 was Earth’s hottest January on record
WASHINGTON — Last month was the hottest January since scientists began keeping temperature records in 1880, US government forecasters said Thursday. The global average land and ocean surface
Study finds no advantage in using two antibiotics to treat MRSA infections
A world-first clinical trial has called into question the effectiveness of using more than one antibiotic to treat the deadly 'super-bug', Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia, commonly known as Golden Staph.
Prosecutors recommend nearly 5-year sentence for ex-Baltimore mayor in 'Healthy Holly' scandal
Prosecutors reportedly recommended nearly five years in prison Thursday for former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh who pleaded guilty last November to conspiracy and tax evasion linked to her self-published children’s books.
Glasgow School of Art: Fire service given access to assist with investigations into damage
Major work to give the fire service access to the Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh building will begin next week as investigations continue almost two years after the devastating blaze.
Can you put your trust in AIops?
As ops tools morph into AIops, they bring greater value to more complex deployments—if users will let them
Bees and flowers have had the world’s longest love affair. Now it’s in danger
Bees pollinate many human foodstuffs. But intensive farming practices may kill them off if we don’t demand change, says Alison Benjamin, editor of Guardian Society
Sunderland riverside to be transformed by new £360k 'heavy duty pontoons'
The platforms would jut out into the Wear, and would be used for festivals and events
Is balance lacking on agri-food boards and committees?
Is the tillage sector being under-represented on boards and committees in the agri-food sector?
Secret Life of the Zoo viewers are left 'angry' at BULLYING fish for refusing to let the 'runt' of the aquarium leave the water to feed
Dominant mudskipper Arnie was seen bullying the 'runt' of the aquarium Danny in last night's episode of Channel 4's Secret Life of the Zoo.
Nasarawa govt suspends Provost, management of COEA
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has approved the suspension of Dr Rebecca Umaru, Provost College of Education Akwanga (COEA).
Japanese man who visited Hawaii confirmed with coronavirus
HONOLULU — A man who visited Hawaii was confirmed to have coronavirus when he returned home to Japan, Hawaii officials said Friday. Health officials were tracking down details about his travel in the Aloha State, including his flight information and people with whom he had close contact. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
You're being watched
In China, surveillance is both Orwellian and visible. Here, it's largely invisible.
‘Grinding Into Her Buttocks’: PNC Bank to Pay Millions to Black Employee After Allegedly Failing to Protect Her from White Customer’s Harassment
PNC Bank could have to pay a pretty penny to settle a case of workplace sexual harassment after a former employee says the bank failed to shield her from
Aldi is about to increase the price of its bag for life up to 15p
Stores in the Midlands will also scrap single-use produce bags
Expert enlightens on dangers of bush burning
David Afolayan, an Environmentalist and Geographic Information Science (GIS) expert, has cautioned Nigerians on the dangers of bush burning..
A simple, straightforward approach to protein modification
Proteins are essential parts of organisms; thus, they are widely used in medicine, biology and chemistry. Enhancing their inherent properties by adding functional molecules to their structures is a common and important step in many fields.
China's Xi: Ensuring safety and health of people is a major task
"We need to mend the loopholes exposed in this coronavirus outbreak," China's President Xi Jinping told the Chinese state television on Friday. "Ensur
This Valentine’s Day: Follow your heart & avoid trans fat
Valentine’s Day revolves around sweet treats. While boxes of chocolate and fancy dinners may be on your mind, listen to your heart! Your dietary decisions can affect
5 things to know for Friday, February 14, 2020
For the first time in three decades, VIA Rail has cancelled services across Canada as a result of ongoing pipeline protests. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
Three people who tested positive for coronavirus in Kerala fully recover
Kerala has also successfully contained the outbreak of Nipah in the state in the past by following the protocol and procedures laid down by the WHO.
You didn’t touch these Jellyfish, but they can sting you with tiny grenades
Cassiopea xamachana, a species of upside-down jellyfish, emits tiny balls of stinging cells that then swim around on their own and sting anything in their path.
Mbarara rally: FMU bring back strict health test
All drivers were on Thursday directed to go to Ali Medical Centre for a medical check-up before the Mbarara rally.
Walk for Life participants to pray ‘Oratio’ against virus
Participants to the annual Walk for Life which will be held early today, February 15, will join hands in praying the Oratio Imperata against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) which has affected thousands of individuals and killed over a thousand people worldwide.
San Diego aquarium breeds rare weedy sea dragon in captivity
The 18-foot-long tank has 11 weedy sea dragons and three leafy sea dragons, which have never been bred in captivity.
Attempts at Debunking “Fake News” about Epidemics Might Do More Harm Than Good
Batting down conspiracy theories about disease outbreaks such as that of the new coronavirus may prove counterproductive to public health efforts
Black Americans are not a monolithic group so stop treating us like one
America’s black population includes many differences based on geography, gender and a host of other factors
Kickstart your IT career and save 95% on training
Jump into an exciting new career in IT with over 55 hours of beginners training. You can learn anything from AWS to Python for just $39.99.
New health college on the horizon for Wright State University
FAIRBORN — Health care and education are continually changing, and Wright State University is reorganizing some of its academic units into a new health-focused college to better serve its students and the region.
MAU Motocross Challenge: Who are the stars to look out for?
For a group of rich, exposed riders and rider parents, self-expression comes naturally.
The biology of “love”: Lessons from prairie voles
Sue Carter, Director of The Kinsey Institute, discusses the fascinating nature of prairie voles and how they can teach us about the biology of “love”
New study describes inflammatory reaction in lab-developed human astrocytes
Astrocytes are neural cells with many important functions in the nervous system. The inflammation of these cells occurs in brain infections and neurodegenerative disorders, a process called astrogliosis.
Pope Francis's dream
The pope's latest treatise is a powerful critique of our modern world
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Reverend Richard Coles receives Valentine's Day from late partner
David passed away in December after a long illness.
Hungover? This noodle soup is better than hair of the dog
Too much wine at that special dinner last night? In her new cookbook, food writer Lauren Shockey rounds up the world’s favourite meals for the day after overindulging
Group calls for creation of commission for persons with disabilities
President, Cedar Seed Foundation, an Abuja-based NGO that is interested in finding ways to tackle the plight of people with disabilities...
Imran wants Fazl tried for treason over govt’s ouster remarks
--PM says names of Jahangir Tareen and Khusro Bakhtiar did not surface in report on flour and sugar crisis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fa
U.N. Seeks Climate Policy Advice from Video Game Players
The United Nations wants engage video game players around the world and ask their advice on future "climate change" policies.
Woman Found With 130 Cats In Her Moscow Apartment & Look, That’s Probably Too Many Cats
A Moscow woman has been caught keeping a whopping 130 cats in her small, one-bedroom apartment after neighbours complained of a putrid smell.
From March 2021, pharma firms marketing drugs will be held responsible for their quality
Currently, only the manufacturers are held liable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act
NASA selects four finalists for next Discovery mission
NASA is considering missions to Venus and two outer solar system moons as the next in its Discovery line of planetary science missions.
Is There Love Between Animals?
Love is an inexplicable feeling that can occur at any moment, unexpectedly. These charming animals from different worlds show us that sincere love and friendship can also arise between completely different creatures!
Why flying at lower or higher altitudes might reduce the climate impact of air travel
Only a small fraction of flights would need to adjust their altitudes to achieve the effect, new research suggests.
Iana and Oryx officially unveiled for Rainbow Six Siege
I'm in space - spaaaaaaaaaace
Can Corporate America Get Behind Medicare for All?
One man’s crusade to sell big business on a health care overhaul
Cloud Forest
Against the mountain slope, incoming fog— we stood near the maroon strips of bark and inhaled the aroma of a rainbow eucalyptus— in the Netherlands, a rising sea level is stressing dikes— an akepa is singing— waves were whitecapping against black lava rock— on an atoll, nuclear waste was dumped into a concrete vault— we find these truths to be self-evident— in a past life, you played the clarinet ...
US visa ban: Gov Emmanuel seeks waiver for Nigerians
As visa restrictions by the United States of America bites take a toll on Nigerians, Governor Udom Emmanuel has made a case for...
'Will they take my kids away?': the immigrants refusing food aid amid Trump crackdown
The administration’s anti-immigrant agenda has made people fearful of accepting help they are legally entitled to
How Juul gets kids addicted to vaping: it's even worse than you think
Massachusetts is suing the e-cigarette company for its predatory ads to children. Hopefully other states will follow suit
Dairies Are Desperate to Get Americans to Drink Milk Again
Facing an unprecedented and protracted slump in demand, the industry is coming up with all sorts of innovations.
Weather and soil type – ‘key factors in water quality’
Weather conditions and soil type are two key factors impacting on water quality in Ireland according to the ACP's programme manager.
Symptoms of coronavirus: Can you tell if your cold or flu is actually Covid-19?
What symptoms do you need to be aware of?
Weather Forecast: Maximum Temperatures mostly between 9C and 14C
Today, cloud cover over much of the country will be considerable. In the afternoon, rain is forecast in the west, and later in central Bulgaria, as well.
Meru MCA dies after short illness
Petronilla Gaincchi died at a hospital in Nairobi after a short illness.
How to have great sex during and after menopause
Menopause can cause a lack of interest in sex and vaginal dryness.
Chinese Doctors have Found a Way to Treat Coronavirus-Infected People
China's technique for plasma transfusion from cured coronavirus to infected patients has proven to be effective, Xinhua News Agency reported, citing local doctors. The effectiveness of the new treatment was announced at a press conference by the Wuhan hospital manager.
Heavily pregnant Bambam shares loved up photo with husband Teddy A
2018 BBNaija star Bambam recently took to social media to celebrate Valentine's Day with husband, Teddy A. Bambam shared a photo of her heavily pregnant self with her husband staring lovingly at her.
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Ch
Regulating social media requirement of public interest: Fawad Chaudhary.
Love as healing power
Dr Sue Carter, Director of the Kinsey Institute provides an expert insight into the role of oxytocin, a hormone that helps to explain the healing power of love
The Power of the ‘Pale Blue Dot’ Three Decades Later
The spacecraft that captured the famous, fuzzy photo grows weaker each year, but the image still soothes.
Has the battle to feed humanity been won?
There’s been just enough good news to keep us going this week, and often an Upside surprises you
Cruise ship passenger tested for coronavirus on Sydney arrival
A passenger aboard a cruise ship that docked in Sydney Harbour early on Friday morning has been tested for the deadly coronavirus.
Lab mice may have differences in small-intestine microbiome as compared to humans
There is a growing consensus that the gut microbiome is involved in many aspects of physical and mental health, including the onset of Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and even some behaviors.
Married NHS consultant, 54, accused of affairs with two patients he treated in A&E is CLEARED of misconduct as disciplinary panel slams 'defective' hospital investigation into the claims
Dr Richard MacCallum, 54, was accused of having sex with two patients who were admitted to A&E at Stirling Royal Infirmary in Scotland, where Dr MacCallum was a consultant.
Pete Buttigieg is like Joe Biden without the black friends
Buttigieg’s abysmal poll numbers with black voters aren’t a coincidence. He has made almost no effort to reach them While Pete Buttigieg might feel pretty good about effectively tying with Bernie Sanders in Iowa – the votes are still being counted – and landing in second place in New Hampshire, Democrats
Father of brain-damaged baby condemns ‘terrible’ court ruling
Karwan Ali said three appeal court judges who ruled his baby son Midrar is dead ‘can’t be 100% sure’.
Whenever my husband and I talk about investing, we fight. How can we get on the same path?
He has almost $100,000 invested in a high interest savings account which I don’t think is an efficient strategy
How bioinformatics bolster the fight against the coronavirus
The WHO and other experts still wonder why COVID-19 has remained undetected in Indonesia. The government has evacuated Indonesian citizens from Wuhan, the origin of the virus, to Natuna Island for quarantine.
Common portal for health insurance claim settlements on the cards
Regulator aims to usher time-bound settlement of claims and eliminate disparity in charges among different for some common procedures
Car-sized prehistoric South American turtle was built for battle
One of the largest turtles that ever lived prowled the lakes and rivers of northern South America from about 13 million years ago to 7 million years ago - and this car-sized freshwater beast was built for battle.
Bernie Sanders on Social Security: Everything You Need to Know
Here's a look at how Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders would tackle Social Security's $13.9 trillion long-term cash shortfall.
Mysterious Object Falling From Night Sky in Malaysia Caught on Video
The website of the International Meteor Organization reported at least four reports of fireball sightings from Malaysia’s Johor Bahru and Singapore on Wednesday.
US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation Might Establish Consortium to Deal with DLT Security Risks
The US Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC), a major post-trade financial services firm offering clearing and settlement services to large capital m
China says 6 health workers died from virus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday, underscoring the risks doctors and nurses have taken due to shortages of protective gear.
Iowa Caucus: DNC Had Much Bigger Role in Failed App Than It Claimed, Leaked Docs Show
Document says DNC should have 'continual access' to security, system logs & more for infamous app
‘Bali remains safe’, says provincial health agency after Chinese tourist tested positive for COVID-19
DENPASAR, Bali: A traveller who was tested positive for COVID-19 after returning to China from Bali is unlikely to have contracted the virus in ...
Chinese husband escorts his doctor wife to work by driving behind her to ensure he doesn’t catch coronavirus from her… as she walks through the rain at 3am
The female paediatrician, who works in a hospital treating coronavirus patients, had been staying away from home out of concerns that she could catch the disease and pass it onto her partner
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
WHO: Coronavirus cases among health care workers peaked in third and fourth week of Jan
"We need to know more about the infection of 1,760 Chinese health workers, including the time period and circumstances," World Health Organization (WH
Young people in England urged to have MMR vaccine following mumps surge
Public Health England says fivefold increase partly down to ‘Wakefield generation’ who missed out on vaccine
5-year-old who rescued family from fire gets honor
KINGSTON, Ga. (AP) — A 5-year-old boy who saved his family from a house fire received special recognition Friday from officials in northwest Georgia. Noah Woods woke up Sunday to...
Climate change: Save natural resources
As residents of Washington state, we are lucky to live in a place with an abundance of natural beauty. In the time that I’ve lived here, there has never been...
Consequence Takes A Tour Of Queens In The Video For His Last Phife Dawg Collaboration
In March, it will have been four years since Phife Dawg passed away. The MC/producer born Malik Taylor was not able to see the final album release from A Tribe…
China says 6 health workers died from coronavirus, 1,716 infected
BEIJING: Six health workers have died from the new coronavirus in China and more than 1,700 have been infected, health officials said Friday (Feb ...
A Segment of One: The new reality
Consumers now have access to all the information they need to define, compare and select the financial products and services that best serve their individual needs.
Amsterdam could ban tourists visiting cannabis cafes and red light district
Thousands take advantage of the Dutch city's relaxed laws but now even the red light district is out of bounds as Amsterdam struggles to cope with huge numbers of visitors
New CQC concerns over troubled maternity service
Midwives at the hospital trust at the centre of a maternity investigation were having to make decisions on the treatment of high risk women which should have been made by doctors, the Care Quality Commission found in an inspection last month.
Mayor Marvin's pledge to make Bristol a 'City of Hope'
Marvin Rees is standing for a second term
Hundreds of people contacted as coronavirus case emerges after bus summit
Those who attended the UK Bus Summit at the QEII Centre in Westminster on February 6 have been contacted.
Germanium fuzz without the downsides? Mad Professor's new Fuzz 32 says yes
It's a very limited edition but it could be very good indeed
Russian Jehovah's Witness adherent was tortured in custody, says lawyer
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian law enforcement officers in Siberia detained an adherent of the Jehovah’s Witnesses late one evening this week and drove him to a secluded area where they beat him violently and threatened him, his lawyer said on Friday.
What it's like to get coronavirus: Student from Wuhan reveals his three-week ordeal including 102F fever, pains 'in every part of my body' and a cough so bad 'I thought I would die'
The 21-year-old from Wuhan, going under the pseudonym Tiger Ye, said he first noticed symptoms on January 21 - kicking off three weeks of 'hell' where he got so sick that he thought he might die.
Don Dokken Expects Surgery ‘Trauma’ to Last a Year
Don Dokken said he was recovering the use of his hands at one percent a day following the trauma of spine surgery in February 2020.
Snapchat is 'here for you' with new mental health feature
At a time when cyberbullying and unhealthy messaging are running rampant online, social networking sites are grappling with how to address it.
Two transatlantic jets divert to Shannon airport due to medical emergencies
Shannon is the country’s busiest airport for aircraft diversions.
Ants, bats and birds evicted for new German Tesla plant
BERLIN, Feb 14 — US electric car giant Tesla began clearing forest for its first European “Gigafactory” near Berlin yesterday, and is now racing against the clock to rehouse ants, birds and hibernating bats. Workers have started clearing a 92-hectare area of forest at the site in Gruenheide...
Help Thor, Loki and Spice find love in a new home this Valentine's Day
Blue Cross centres in Torbay and Tiverton, Devon, are calling for pet lovers to give pets who’ve been there the longest or aren’t as confident a chance
Manufacturing industry still shrinking despite some January growth
The manufacturing industry is off to a sluggish start with the sector in contraction for the second month in a row. The BNZ-Business New Zealand Performance of Manufacturing Index was 49.6 for January, up on December's 49.3. A reading above 50 points to expansion. BNZ senior economist Craig Ebert said despite the figure, it was still a decent outcome. "Very precisely it's a contraction, but in the broad scheme of things it's pretty much stable.
Why your Valentine may benefit from hot chocolate during a romantic stroll
New study suggests you may want to fill your thermoses full of hot chocolate before taking off on a romantic stroll.
How to watch the northern lights from the comfort of home
Watch the northern lights from home, courtesy of explore.org through their live camera in Canada.
Coronavirus scare leaves China's empty restaurants selling off stocks
Wang Chuanchao shuttered his restaurant in central Beijing three weeks ago as the scare over the coronavirus epidemic in country kept customers ...
Quick strategies needed to shift dependency on China
China is Indonesia's largest trading partner, our second-largest supplier and third-largest foreign investor. These three indicators should be more than enough for us to be vigilant and immediately anticipate further adverse impacts.
Holly Willoughby's concerns as children's mental health affected by climate change
During Thursday's edition of the daytime show, Holly said her children suffered from eco-anxiety after seeing the Australian bush fires on TV.
Consumer Sentiment Soars on Improved Optimism and Best Income Gains Since 1960
Consumer sentiment climbed again in early February, moving toward the highest level in 15 years. | Economy
First passengers exit quarantined Japan ship
The first passengers began leaving a quarantined cruise ship off Japan's coast on Friday to finish their isolation in government-designated ...
Kenyan Fossil Shows Chameleons May Have ‘Rafted’ From Mainland Africa To Madagascar
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae) are a family of unique lizards with unusual characteristics: rapidly extendable tongues, feet with two toes pointing forward and two backward, a prehensile tail, and eyes that can move independently of each other. Many species also have the ability to change the colour of their skin....
Smartlands Looks to Lichtenstein Law for Blockchain based Services, Targets HNWs
Smartlands, a blockchain based Fintech that lays claim to tokenizing the first real estate offering in the UK, says it will revise and expand its legal framewor
Forest fertilization with paper mill residues
Research at Karlstad University shows that sludge and ashes as paper mill residues can be used as effective fertilizer. This involves biochar, that is, carbon from organic material returned to the forest ...
US: Consequences of a move to the far left – Rabobank
Philip Marey, a US strategist at Rabobank, take a look at the campaign promises made by Bernie Sanders, at present the strongest candidate from the fa
Shropshire care specialist awards staff pay rises
A company has decided to smash through the current salaries for care staff and introduce pay rises of up to 55 per cent above minimum wage.
Financial anxiety can take a toll on teacher performance
Even where teachers earn well above the national average, financial anxiety can affect performance, attendance, and the likelihood they'll leave their job.
How High Maintenance Found Itself in Conversation With This American Life
A behind-the-scenes look and analysis of the season-four premiere of HBO’s High Maintenance, “Cycles,” which uses a story line about This American Life to examine its own creative engines, as explained by Ben Sinclair, Katja Blichfeld, and Ira Glass.
Census: U.S. life expectancy to keep rising, but at slower rate by 2060
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Americans will continue to lengthen their lifespans in the coming decades, albeit at a slower rate, with average life expectancy stretching by more than six years by 2060, the U.S. Census reported Friday.
London luxury tower block that's home to foreign students is disinfected by hazmat suit-clad workers after Chinese woman becomes the UK's 9th victim of virus
Workers in protective suits were sent to One The Elephant in London yesterday morning, after the UK's ninth case of the SARS-2 virus was recorded the night before.
China Turns to Blockchain As Coronavirus Spins Out of Control
With 65,000 people infected with the coronavirus Chinese startup Hyperchain has launched a blockchain-based platform for charitable donations.
Smelling lover's shirt may improve sleep
"One of the most surprising findings is how a romantic partner's scent can improve sleep quality even outside of our conscious awareness," said researcher Frances Chen.
A quick primer on Legends of Runeterra cards and their abilities
All the effects you need to know.
Billy Caldwell: Breakthrough in battle to obtain medicinal cannabis on NHS
THE mother of a severely epileptic boy has hailed a breakthrough in a court battle to obtain medicinal cannabis for him on the NHS.
A third of stroke survivors are 'too scared to have sex' says survey
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Evil husband 'seals cheating wife's vagina shut with superglue after discovering affair'
Dennis Mumo, from the southern Kenyan county of Kitui, reportedly learned of his wife’s alleged indiscretions through her social media messages.
New Brunswick's deputy premier quits Tories over health-care reforms
New Brunswick deputy premier Robert Gauvin has announced he is quitting the governing Progressive Conservatives in protest over health-care reforms.
Coronavirus infects more than 1,700 health workers in China, 6 die
More than 1,700 Chinese medical workers have been infected by the new virus that has killed nearly 1,400 people and spread to other parts of Asia and as far as the US and Europe.
What you need to know about that mysterious Chinese coronavirus
2019-nCoV, a never-before-seen coronavirus discovered in China is spreading. How worried should you be?
Garda with PTSD who sued over delay on sick pay application to get decision
Garda told ‘I will leave your wife a widow’ after investigation into gang, court hears
El Mocambo to reopen this spring before CMW
Information spreading online is unconfirmed, but owner Michael Wekerle says the historic venue will open "when the snow melts and the sun starts to shower"
Scientists Finally Solve The Mystery Of How Millipedes Do It
Ever found yourself up late at night, tossing and turning and asking yourself, how exactly do millipedes do it? Same. Thankfully, with a little bit of help
US visa ban frustrates man, stops him from bringing his new wife to America
The US visa ban placed on Nigeria and 13 other countries on Friday, January 30, has aborted Saheed’s plan to give his family a comfortable life in America.
Jubilee Updates on Tuju's Health
The Jubilee Party has asked members of the public to have the party secretary-general in their prayers after...
Space exploration: The ultimate test of our capabilities
Dr John Bates discusses how mission-critical software testing for space exploration can be done quickly and efficiently with the aid of new technology
Twitter praises couple's unique marijuana-themed baby names: 'Kept with the theme'
Guess Mary Jane was just too cliche.
Hospital reports 'limited bed availability' today
MAYO University Hospital is 'extremely busy' today.
COVID-19: No plans to close schools yet, says Education Minister Ong Ye Kung; focus is on raising hygiene standards
SINGAPORE: Schools will remain open for now, said Minister for Education Ong Ye Kung on Friday (Feb 14), responding to calls from parents for ...
Where rural and urban Americans divide on the environment—and where there's common ground
Rural and urban Americans are divided in their views on the environment, but common ground does exist, says a new report led by Duke University's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
The life-and-death consequences of naming the coronavirus
A bad name for an illness can be dangerous. That’s why it took so long to settle on Covid-19.
Afghan Affection: Kabul Embraces Valentine's Day
One of the foreign customs which has been embraced in parts of Afghanistan since the fall of Taliban in 2001 has been showing your love on Valentine's Day. In Kabul, flower and gift shops cater to the growing demand.
Two transatlantic jets make emergency landings at Shannon
Flights from Spain and Bahamas both declared medical emergencies on board
TETFund challenges academic researchers to tackle Nigeria’s problems
ABUJA-THE Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund,has tasked researchers in the academic community to end the myriad of problems
Streets of Rage 4 video looks at Lizardcube's faithful visual recreation
I don't know how much longer I can wait for Streets of Rage 4, and each and every video out of the brawler's development team just gets me antsier for a release date. Still, until Axel and chums are ready to clean up the city once again, we...
Hanoi, HCMC among localities to further extend school break - VnExpress International
With the novel coronavirus epidemic still raging, Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang and the country's worst-hit Vinh Phuc have extended the prolonged school break by another one to two weeks.
Pachauri, leader of Peace Prize winning climate panel, dies at 79
Indian environmentalist Rajendra Pachauri, who led the UN climate change group that won a Nobel Peace Prize but whose later years were dogged by sexual harassment allegations, has died at the age of 79.
Turkey to export coronavirus detection kits giving faster results
As countries scramble to contain the threat from the coronavirus outbreak, Turkey announced Friday that a new locally made detection kit that offers faster...
Hong Kong doctor battles fear and separation on virus ‘dirty team’
The 38-year-old volunteered to join staff on isolation wards -- dubbed
New research: Climate change could reduce lifespan among hundreds of species
Researchers from Queen's University Belfast and Tel Aviv University in Israel have carried out one of the most comprehensive studies to date to better understand what affects life expectancy among all ...
Coronavirus infects more than 64,000 people globally: List of cases, countries
In Mainland China, 1,380 deaths have been reported among 63,851 cases, mostly in the central province of Hubei. Here are list of coronavirus cases in countries around the world.
4-Week Weight Loss Exercise Plan to Shed Pounds Fast
What Is the Best Weight Loss Exercise Plan for You? Read about our tips and tricks to losing the most weight you can while staying safe!
Dying a desperate death: A Wuhan family's coronavirus ordeal
There were no doctors, nurses or medical equipment at the Wuhan hotel converted into a temporary quarantine facility for suspected coronavirus ...
Radio show in small Indian town gives rare voice to child workers
GORAKHPUR (India), Feb 14 — Balloon seller Nisha, 9, said purple was her favourite colour as she spoke into the microphone on a radio show in north India dedicated to highlighting the voices of child workers. Nisha was among a group of children working and living on the streets of Gorakhpur, an...
The film and TV industry desperately need better mental health support
Whenever I’m unemployed, the only HR representative I can talk to was the one in the mirror, and she gave me a scathing appraisal.
Fake news makes disease outbreaks worse, study finds
LONDON, Feb 14 — The rise of “fake news” — including misinformation and inaccurate advice on social media — could make disease outbreaks such as the Covid-19 coronavirus epidemic currently spreading in China worse, according to research published today. In an analysis of how the spread of...
Long wait for transplant surgery brings limb donation into spotlight
A double amputee is urging people to discuss their wishes about donating their bodies to medical science after they die.
Superintendent of hospital suspended
Allegations of service rules violations
Delay in Nawaz Sharif's angiography could pose life threat: medical report
The medical report states that Sharif has an appointment with Dr Kazmi on February 24.
GHS engages senior journalists on COVID-19
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We Showed How Easy It Is to Commit Health Care Fraud. Now Senators Want to Close the Loophole. — ProPublica
The bipartisan proposal comes in response to a ProPublica story that showed how a personal trainer posed as a doctor to defraud prominent health insurers.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Air quality to be monitored in Nairobi WU20
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 - The World Athletics Under-20 Championships to be hosted in Nairobi later in July will be the first global track and field Get the latest local and international sports updates, football, rugby, athletics, golf, cricket and more
‘Leaders who steal public funds are the poorest before Allah’
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Rare, Early Portraits of Jim Morrison and The Doors Are Headed to Auction
The Doors only existed for six years before Jim Morrison’s death at age 27, so there aren’t tons of tour photos.
World Vision donates water purifiers to NADMO
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Kraft Heinz Is Still a Mess
Another disappointing earnings report shows that the company's still in disarray.
Iron Age temple discovered at Tel Motza near Jerusalem calls into question the Biblical claim that Solomon's Temple was the only temple in the ancient Kingdom of Judah
According to the Bible, the Jewish people were prohibited from worshipping outside of Solomon's Temple in Jerusalem - and the other 'high places' of worship were destroyed.
Man sues for damages over alleged disfigurement after cancer treatment
Liam Coughlan claims an unnecessary and inappropriate procedure was carried out
Promising molecule could stop or slow Parkinson’s
A promising molecule has offered hope for a new treatment that could stop or slow Parkinson’s, something no treatment can currently do.
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors
Meet The Aliu Family where All 5 Sisters Are Medical Doctors-The oldest sister is a neuro-surgeon,the second is a gynacologist
First coronavirus case in Africa recorded in Egypt
Cairo, Egypt | AFP | Egypt’s health ministry on Friday confirmed its first case of the novel coronavirus, making it the first in Africa. The nationality of the person was not given in the joint statement with the population ministry, which added that they had shown no “symptoms”. Authorities have notified the World Health Organization …
Scientists reveal catalytic mechanism of lovastatin hydrolase
Hyperlipidemia, one of the most common threats to human health, refers to an abnormal increase of cholesterol and/or triglycerides in the blood. One effective method for prevention and treatment of the ...
NSTP visit an eye-opener for Meiji University students
KUALA LUMPUR: In an effort to expose undergraduates to the working world, six exchange students from Meiji University, Tokyo under the Summer School Programme paid a visit to The New Straits Times Press (Malaysia) Berhad (NSTP) yesterday.
Heart-rending moment ‘autistic’ girl, 6, asks ‘am I going to jail’ when cops are called after ‘tantrum’
BODYCAM footage shows a six-year-girl who was led out of her school asking a police officer if she was being sent to jail. The girl, who is named Nadia and thought to be on the autism spectrum, was…
No relief from increasing pollution
The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has confirmed that pollution levels across Bengaluru are touching alarming levels. Ongoing road works, unregulated construction and disappearing
Christina Koch Is Reunited With Her Dog After 328 Days In Space And We're Crying
It's hard to imagine life as an astronaut. Making daily scientific breakthroughs while you orbit the globe, witnessing Earth from the best seat in the hous
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist
Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.
I felt crazy for worrying about my sex life while cancer was trying to kill me
LOVE is in the air – and I like it. I know it’s a gimmick, but I’m a fan of Valentine’s Day, mainly because I don’t expect anything – other than a soppy cuddle f…
Patients, staff of Maternal and Children’s Hospital thrilled on Chocolate Day
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More than 677,000 on hospital waiting lists last month, new figures show
Almost 103,000 people have been waiting more than 18 months for a slot
Wasp nests reveal the age of ancient Aboriginal rock art
The pigment in Gwion Gwion style rock art makes radiocarbon dating impossible. Instead, researchers used mud wasp nests to date the paintings.
'People are suffering': French doctors cite funding, staff shortages in public hospitals
French public hospitals have been hit by walkouts for more than 10 months. Outside the Hôpital Saint-Louis in Paris, pasted messages attest to rising anger and concern among medical staff, who say th…
Tesla China resumes Model 3 deliveries after shutdown due to coronavirus outbreak
Tesla has resumed deliveries of its Made in China Model 3. The deliveries come after a government-mandated shutdown of production and deliveries amidst the outbreak of the coronavirus in the country. Tesla enthusiast Jay in Shanghai uploaded a video on Twitter showing several vehicle haulers with Model 3s loaded up and being secured onto a […]
Snapchat will soon offer mental health support when searching sensitive topics
In the coming months, Snapchat will roll out a new "Help For You" feature that will provide resources to users when they search sensitive terms involving subjects like anxiety, depression, bullying, and more.
Midrar Ali: Parents lose court appeal over baby's treatment
Court of Appeal judges rule in favour of St Mary's Hospital over the treatment of Midrar Ali.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19. There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness it causes, including 121 deaths reported in the past day. Six of those who died were health care workers — "a critical piece of information" as WHO continues to investigate why even rigorous medical guidelines haven't stopped the spread, WHO reported Friday. A total of 1,716 health care workers in China have contracted COVID-19 despite WHO's guidelines, so this weekend, a team of 12 international and WHO experts will arrive in China to meet with local medical professionals for a "joint mission." The experts will particularly look at disease transmission and response measures to see how processes for health care workers, who "are working with virtually no sleep in difficult conditions," can be improved, WHO…
GM Scrambles to Shield U.S. Plants From Virus Disruption
General Motors Co. is working to maintain the flow of parts to some of its most profitable U.S. plants to keep them from becoming the next factories idled by the coronavirus spreading in China.
Army Research Lab explores new '6G' and beyond wireless network
A dismounted soldier taking enemy fire in a high-intensity combat engagement comes across a vital enemy location, snaps a quick photo of the area with a handheld device and then transmits the time-sensitive intelligence information to other soldiers and ground commanders. Images are then sent to air and ground units in a position to attack, and the enemy asset is destroyed in an instant, long before it has an opportunity to strike U.S. forces.
Is Betelgeuse Approaching a Crossroads?
Astronomers wonder what Betelgeuse will do next. Has it reached a crossroads? Will it start to brighten again? Or might it go supernova?
Teams train sight on maiden varsity 7s trophy
The Cougars, on the other hand, have been drawn against familiar foes Chuka, University of Embu and Pwani.
Man kept 'in isolation' over coronavirus fears at Heriot-Watt University given all clear
The 'member of the Heriot Watt community' had been put in precautionary isolation after experiencing symptoms associated with the deadly Covid-19 virus.
Relief for coronavirus patients? Chinese daily claims Covid-19 can be cured with plasma from recovered patients
An expert from China said that a therapy for the novel coronavirus that involves the plasma of recovered patients has started to show effects.
Four Shortlisted NASA Missions Would Explore the Nastiest Places in the Solar System
As part of its ongoing Discovery Program, NASA has selected four possible missions that would involve some of the most hostile and enigmatic places in the solar system.
China Reports 6 Health Workers Dead and 1,716 Sickened by Coronavirus
Health officials in China announced on Friday that the new coronavirus has sickened at least 1,716 health care workers and killed six. Roughly 87 per cent of those health workers infected with COVID-19 were in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, according to Chinese state media outlet China Daily.
China's Hubei province enacts 'wartime' measures as coronavirus count rises to 16,427
Coronavirus is continuing to spread throughout China and especially in the epicenter Hubei province, the World Health Organization said in a Friday update briefing on COVID-19.There are 47,505 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 throughout China with 1,381 deaths reported from the pneumonia-like illness
Plastic Surgery Patient Photos, Info Exposed by Leaky Database
Hundreds of thousands of documents with plastic surgery patients' personal information and highly sensitive photos were exposed online by an improperly secured Amazon Web Services (AWS) S3 bucket.
End Point Clinic donates motorcycles to Traditional Medicine Practice Council
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Coronavirus: The search for ‘patient zero’ in global spread
As the death toll from the novel coronavirus continues to rise, health authorities are searching for the person who may have triggered its spread around the world when they attended a business confer…
'It transforms lives' - Scotland's first medical cannabis clinic set to open
Plans for the first clinic to prescribe medical cannabis have been revealed.
Tourism Authority donates chocolate to La Hospital
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Egypt confirms first coronavirus case, says affected person is foreigner
Egypt has just confirmed the first coronavirus case in the country, becoming the first known person on the African continent to have contracted the virus. The deadly virus which has killed almost 1,400 people, and left
Extreme partisan politics causing havoc in Ghana — Rev. Riverson
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With faculty shortage, PG Diploma holders allowed to teach in Karnataka medical colleges
The new Minimum Qualification for Teachers in Medical Institutions (Amendment) Regulations 2019, a gazette notification which was issued in August last year, may help a few government medical
Scientists Switch Consciousness On Or Off In Monkeys Using Tiny Brain Zaps
How’s this for a wake-up call? Scientists have shown that it's possible to instantly jolt a monkey out of deep anesthetized sleep using a quick zap of elec
Mum uses £5 Vanish washing powder to transform tiled floors and grout
Not just for clothes.
Brazil great Pele insists he is "fine" amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old's son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was "embarrassed" to leave home due to his hip issues.
Hariri: Aoun settlement over, will not deal with ‘shadow president’
CAIRO: Egypt's Health Ministry has confirmed the first case of the new virus in the North African country. In a statement Friday, Health Ministry spokesman Khaled Mugahed said the person was a “foreigner" who is carrying the virus but not showing any serious symptoms. Officials were able to confirm the case through a follow-up program the government implemented for travelers
Alnylam: RNAi Treatment Sales And Pipeline Excite But Profitability A Concern
Alnylam is chiefly responsible for a resurgence amongst RNAi based drug developers after Onpattro - a treatment for hATTR amyloidosis - was approved by FDA in August 2018.The drug achieved sales of $1
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Flight attendants throw impromptu baby shower on plane for couple bringing home adopted infant
When asked what led to this special thought, the couple learnt that the flight attendants are married to each other, and it was a way to pay it forward as someone had done something similar on their honeymoon flight.
'I feel like the elephant man': Cork man sues hospital after alleged disfigurement after surgery
A 63- year old man who claims he suffered alleged disfigurement when he had mouth surgery as part of a cancer treatment at a Cork hospital has sued in the High Court.
A Teen Warns Against Nail Biting After Almost Losing Her Fingertip Due To Infection
A teenager in Texas is recovering after she almost lost her fingertip due to a nail-biting habit. Lauren Nichols opened up about the whole ordeal on TikTok. Nail biters, stop what youre doing, she said in a video . I almost got the tip of my finger amputated because I bite my nails.
This animation shows what would happen if leap years didn’t exist
Here’s why we have a leap year (almost) every four years.
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease’
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
44 states, NYC, Puerto Rico report high flu activity, CDC says
As many as 26 million Americans have been sickened with the virus so far this winter season, though deaths from influenza or pneumonia have remained below the threshold for an epidemic.
33 per cent of us have ended, or would end a relationship because of a partner's debt: Survey
The number one financial reason cited for ending a relationship is a lack of financial honesty, such as hidden debt or purchases
State-funded health agency and social services staff to strike
Trade unions Siptu and Fórsa serve notice for a 24-hour work stoppage on February 21st
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis
Amsterdam could ban tourists from buying cannabis under strict new rules aimed at cleaning up the Dutch city’s overcrowded red light district. Femke Halsema, the mayor of Amsterdam, is understood to
Coronavirus: Preparedness high to stop importation into Nigeria – Minister
Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, says the level of preparedness is high to stop the importation of Coronavirus (Covid-19) to the country, as the ministry
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Young minds to fuel the growth of the pharma sector
Artificial intelligence ‘could prevent disease'
Experts have been looking at whether technology can be used to predict conditions early enough for effective treatment.
Amid coronavirus fears, a second wave of flu hits US kids
A second wave of flu is hitting the U.S., turning this into one of the nastiest seasons for children in a decade.
Scientists detect ‘ghost’ DNA from mysterious human species
WASHINGTON – Scientists examining the genomes of West Africans have detected signs that a mysterious extinct human species interbred with our own species tens of thousands of years ago in
OCHIENG: Acronym comes from first letters of full words
I need hardly remind any child that each word has only one initial.
The scientific secrets inside a single grain of moon dust
While scientists have studied Moon rocks for 50 years, researchers have for the first time conducted deep analysis on a single grain of lunar dust, atom by atom. Using a common materials science te…
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Scientists in US ramp up search for alien life
New technology is behind push to find extraterrestrials
Madurai Corporation plans to treat sewage from Kiruthumal
Officials say that the tender for the project has been called and that the work will commence in another 15 days
9 programs exceed expectations in latest educator preparation report card
The Tennessee Board of Education said nine educators exceeded expectations in their preparation of Tennessee's future teachers and school leaders.
Quarantined cruise ship passengers beg Richard Branson for help
A British couple stuck onboard a cruise ship quarantined off the coast of Japan have appealed to billionaire Richard Branson for help.
WHO coronavirus team to arrive in China this weekend
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- A multi-national team of experts representing the World Health Organization is scheduled to arrive in China this weekend to assist in the COVID-19 response, officials said Friday.
Dettol comes clean on Coronavirus 'cure' claims
Consumer goods company, Reckitt Benckiser, said they have not had access to the latest strain of the Coronavirus and were ...
Coronavirus cruise treated with 2000 iPhones deployed to everyone stuck on board
In a more curious example of how iPhone is involved with the coronavirus outbreak, the Japanese Ministry of Health is set to hand out over 2000 iPhones to passengers stuck onboard a Princess cruise ship near Japan. Reported by Macotakara, Japan is giving out the iPhones so that “there will be one unit of phone […]
Mogollon Rim
Neighbors of the Mogollon Rim sued the U.S. Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service in federal court, claiming they illegally expanded grazing allotments that had been closed to grazing for 40 years in Arizona’s Mogollon Rim.
Two Labour MPs self-isolating after attending summit with coronavirus patient
Labour MPs Alex Sobel and Lillian Greenwood are in self-isolation after attending the same conference as a woman who tested positive for coronavirus.
Behind the doors of John F Kennedy’s nuclear bunker
The Kennedy Bunker was one of the president's last lines of defense if Soviet Russia ever used Cuba to launch a nuclear strike on the United States.
They Wanted Research Funding, So They Entered the Lottery
A survey of New Zealand scientists found that recipients of a randomized funding program favored random allocations of some kinds of grant money.
Western Union Pledges Up To 500K Match For Coronavirus Relief
News: Western Union and the Western Union Foundation announced a $1 million worldwide matching challenge to help provide relief for COVID-19, the coronavirus.
I've spent 20 years as an elite matchmaker for the ultra-wealthy. Here's what playing cupid to millionaires is really like.
I have been in the professional matchmaking business for almost 20 years, and I work exclusively with millionaires and high-profile people who like to date under-the-radar and want to find the one thing they don’t have: their perfect partner in life.
DNA Testing Confirms First Wolf Pack in Colorado in 70 Years
Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials confirmed the first documentation of a wolf pack in Colorado in more than 70 years.
The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
Ethereum's stellar performance of late has seen it gain 113% in the six weeks since the start of the year. This achievement reversed a six-month downtrend
British Tesco executive, 50, dies while paddle boarding off of Lanzarote
Ofer Deshe, 50, was pulled out of the sea by surfers after getting into difficulties off spectacular Famara Beach.
Deaths from dengue fever in Paraguay spike to 16 under strained health system
ASUNCION (Reuters) - Paraguay health officials said on Friday that deaths from dengue fever increased to 16 in the South American country’s worst outbreak of the disease in the last decade, severely straining its health system.
Northern MP cancels engagements after attending conference with coronavirus patient
Alex Sobel, the Labour MP for Leeds North West, said he was assessed by medics after attending a Westminster conference last week
Coronavirus doesn't stop Valentine's Day celebrations on quarantined cruise ship
Passengers were treated to special food and entertainment on the most loved-up day of the year.
Weight loss is the best medicine for Perth nurse
'Miss Slinky' embraces new lifestyle
Coronavirus pods set up at Black Country hospitals
Coronavirus assessment pods have been set up outside hospitals in the region to stop A&E departments being overrun.
Florida dental assistant accused of sexually battering woman before wisdom tooth surgery
A Pasco County dental assistant is accused of sexually battering an 18-year-old woman during wisdom tooth surgery.
Save 96% off this Complete AWS DevOps Certification Training Bundle
With today's highlighted deal you could be earning a 6-figure salary as an in-demand, certified DevOps Engineer with 9 hours of training and certification on Amazon Web Services via Neowin Deals.
Coronavirus testing pods set up at hospitals after NHS demand
Coronavirus testing-pods have been set up at Shropshire hospitals as the UK ups its preparations for dealing with the virus.
Escape From Quarantine: Russian Flees After Negative Coronavirus Tests
Alla Ilyina fell sick after returning home to Russia from China and was held in isolation at a St. Petersburg hospital. But after she tested negative twice for coronavirus, she decided there was no reason to stick around.
Woman arrested after faking coronavirus to skip queue at doctor's surgery
Claudia Maria Rosa da Silva went to the health clinic in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, claiming to have the virus saying she had just returned from Hong Kong
Patient like the earth
The earth supports every form of life, whether plant, animal or human, and sustains all life, and so it becomes a point of comparison for those who want to speak about the virtues of patience and forb
Jokowi dreams of AI bureaucracy. But why is his administration waging war on science?
Science is not a religious dogma that is immune to criticism and revisions. However, that is by no means a license to dismiss it just because you dislike its conclusions or find them disturbing or inconvenient.
Widow settles action over death of medical consultant husband
Meraid Hyland-McGuire sought €2.8m for loss of earnings and opportunity
Texting and driving isn't the only thing rideshare drivers are doing, study says
Texting and driving wasn't the only thing riders reported seeing.
Textmode Space Harrier
What you see before you here is frenetic, graphics-heavy 1985 arcade game Space Harrier as a textmode app. Though represented as chunky extended-ASCII characters, the underlying game is startlingly…
Virgin Galactic's record-breaking week doesn't stop short-sellers
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic Holdings Inc. may close at another record on Friday after hitting new highs every day this week, but bearish bets are climbing too.
Researchers discover how to improve safety of nuclear power plants
Researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University found a method to increase fuel lifetimes by 75%. According to the research team, it will significantly increase safety and reduce the operating cost of nuclear ...
Agreement signed to establish Saudi science and technology center at Tokyo University
ABU DHABI: Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to develop AlUla into the world’s largest living museum and a major heritage, cultural, arts and adventure tourism destination. AlUla is known for its natural beauty and archaeological diversity. It has hosted major cultural events, including a site-responsive outdoor art installation featuring the work of Saudi and international
20, 861 malnourished children treated in Kaduna in 2019—official
Mrs Ramatu Musa, the Kaduna State Government’s Nutrition Officer on Friday said that the state government had treated about 20, 861
Not Funny
A woman who says she cofounded defendant Madelia Community Hospital and Clinic’s Mental Health Task Force claims it fired her after her son wrote a letter to the editor criticizing a brewery owned by the hospital’s CEO, for giving its beers names such as Personality Disorder Porter, Botched Lobotomy and Hopzophrenia, in Watonwan County Court, Minn.
Plea for filling up posts of dialysis technicians
MADURAIA law student has moved the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court seeking a direction to the State to upgrade and install new dialysis units in all government taluk hospitals. He also sought a
Headteachers raise concerns before rollout of lower Secondary curriculum
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the National Curriculum Development Centre – NCDC moves to roll out the new lower secondary curriculum on February 17th, 2020, headteachers are raising several issues which they think should be addressed urgently. Their ignorance of the new curriculum could easily be seen on Thursday during a meeting with NCDC …
Tracy, Wife of Osei Kwame Despite’s Son, Flaunts Her Expensive Gold Ring – VIDEO
Tracy Akosua Gyemfua Ameyaw now Tracy Osei Asante has displayed her expensive gold ring she received as part of her marriage rites.
Hurricane Dorian Ravaged Bahamas’ Reefs, Researchers Find
The storm’s effects were uneven: About 30 percent of the country’s coral was destroyed, but some reefs appeared to be undamaged.
Plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients believed an effective treatment
Doctors have called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate blood as plasma taken from recovered patients contains a high concentration of antibodies and has proven very effective in the treatment of patients in severe conditions.
21 states reject $18 billion opioid settlement offer from drug wholesalers
More than 20 state attorneys general on Friday penned a letter rejecting an $18 billion settlement offer from three major drug wholesalers meant to end litigation against their role in the opioid
South Sudan’s Kiir says no compromise to end peace deal deadlock
KABUL: An air strike in Afghanistan on Friday killed at least eight people — all believed to be civilians, residents said — following US statements that there had been a breakthrough in peace talks. US President Donald Trump said on Thursday there was a “good chance” of reaching an agreement with the Taliban on a reduction of US troops in Afghanistan.
“Undisturbed for Millions of Years” — Arrokoth -a Mystery Object Beyond Pluto Unveils Origin of Planets
Arrokoth, an object far beyond Pluto, a haunting image reminiscent of a Stone Age carving, has remained undisturbed since it first formed billions of years ago. Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission are providing new insight into how planets and planetesimals – the building blocks of the planets – were formed in a local …
Dispensed: What to expect out of biotech M&A, Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2020, and what comes next for the DNA-testing industry
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Do You Love the Stars? Do Some Astronomy This Valentine’s Day
This Valentine's Day, head outside and find Orion. Then participate in Globe at Night's effort to measure — and stop — light pollution.
Appeals court strikes down Trump approval of Medicaid work requirements
A federal appeals court on Friday struck down the Trump administration's approval of Medicaid work requirements in Arkansas, the latest legal blow to one of President Trump's signature health
New Arrokoth Studies Throw Open A Window Into The Early Solar System
On New Year’s Day 2019, NASA’s New Horizons visited Arrokoth (2014 MU69), the furthest world ever explored by a human spacecraft. Three new papers publishe
Violent care home nurse filmed tossing frail woman, 91, around like rag doll
The nurse, named as Ronald Fletcher, has since been fired from his job and charged
Floating classrooms bring education to flooded communities in Bangladesh
Floating schools are providing much-needed primary education to Bangladeshi children who are cut off from schools during monsoon season.
Coronavirus checks carried out at Felixstowe Port
Felixstowe port authorities have screened people on vessels to ensure no-one has been infected with coronavirus.
Family recovered from coronavirus returns home in Beijing
BEIJING (Reuters) - After being treated for coronavirus in a Beijing hospital for over two weeks, three members of the Liu family have recovered and were allowed to return home on Friday, a family member said.
Students fall ill after eating stale food
They consumed old chutney
Five Covid-19 cases in Hospital Klang? Fake news, says Health Ministry (VIDEO)
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — The Health Ministry was forced again to debunk allegations of new coronavirus-positive cases in the country, this time totalling five purportedly at the Klang Hospital. The ministry explained that a video that has been circulating on the internet showing a masked...
Design A Martian City State And You Could Bag Yourself $10,000
Last month, Elon Musk tweeted about SpaceX’s ambitious goal of landing a million people on Mars by 2050. Whilst more thought probably needs to be given to
Tiny, erratic protein motor movements revealed
The smallest proteins travel in our cells, completing deeply important tasks to keep our molecular mechanisms moving. They are responsible for transporting cargo, duplicating cells and more. Now, a research ...
Oxygen therapy working for coronavirus patient, Seoul says
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- Oxygen therapy has been effective in the treatment of a critically ill patient infected with the new strain of coronavirus in South Korea, local health authorities said Friday.
Australia's First Hospital's Construction Was Paid for Exclusively through Rum Sales
In the early 1800s, Australia was faced with a lack of infrastructure, so one British general hatched an interesting idea to pay for the country's first hospital.
Rover is currently in the care of the Dog Trust and needs a new home
Rover is just one year old and his carers say he is a very sweet and affectionate boy who loves making new friends with everyone he meets.
Deji of Akure palace: Things to know about one of the significant places in Yorubaland
Nigeria is filled with many untapped tourist centres. Deji of Akure palace which is 869 years old is one of them. It is a place of great cultural and historical significance.
Pele admits declining health issues are normal at his age
The great Pele of Brazil has finally opened up about his health issues a few days after his son Edinho raised an alarm. The World Cup legend admitted that his current situation was a normal thing to deal with at his age.
Ebola screening at entry points no longer necessary-WHO
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Even as Ebola Haemorrhagic fever outbreak is still on-going in DR Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) says that the Emergency Committee does not consider entry screening at airports or other ports of entry outside the region to be necessary. In a statement issued on Thursday WHO noted that …
Scientist suggests damming the North Sea to protect Europe from climate change
A scientist has suggested building a pair of dams to enclose the North Sea and defend northern Europe from rising sea levels.
The Highly Accurate Ethereum Golden Cross is Forming, Is a Major Rally Incoming?
Ethereum's stellar performance of late has seen it gain 113% in the six weeks since the start of the year. This achievement reversed a six-month downtrend
Scientists map coronavirus path with computer models
As the novel coronavirus spreads around the world, scientists are using the latest computer modelling techniques to predict its fallout: from the eventual number of cases and deaths to the peak of ...
Blockchain can help the NHS and ‘Global Britain’ take off
René Seifert suggests that NHS recruiters must turn to Blockchain-enabled identity verification services as post-Brexit ‘Global Britain’ takes off
Cats are wearing coronavirus masks in China
Pet owners in China are putting on makeshift masks on their furry friends as the deadly coronavirus outbreak continues to ravage the country.
Schools are evacuated after strong winds damage roof
STAFF and pupils at two St Helier schools were sent home yesterday afternoon after storm-force winds caused damage to a roof.
Turkey says to export fast-results coronavirus detection kit
ANKARA, Feb 14 — Turkey will in coming days export to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan locally-produced coronavirus detection kits that can get results in about two hours, its health minister said today. China’s coronavirus outbreak has showed no sign of peaking with health authorities reporting more...
Fire protection and safety in tunnels: ventilation, fire suppression and fast responses
Dangerous equipment and potentially toxic gases in underground tunnels makes the mining industry particularly susceptible to the risk of workplace fires.
NASA astronaut Christina Koch feels good after record 11 months in space
Christina Koch met with reporters in Houston six days after returning to Earth from the International Space Station. Her 328-day mission — which ended last Thursday — was the longest ever by a woman.
Love, cuddles and hormones: How oxytocin shapes the way we bond and build trust
The feeling of strong or constant affection for a person is described as love, but did you know that it is also a physical process in the brain triggered...
China lowers coronavirus death toll, reports 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from coronavirus by 108, while acknowledging more than 1,700 front-line medics have been infected.
CS Sicily Kariuki Summoned Over Illegal Ksh4.9bn Tech Tender
The Senate has summoned outgoing Health Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki over an illegal contract for provision of Ksh4.9 billion Health Care Information Technology (HCIT).It has emerged that the
Coronavirus outbreak: 1,716 Chinese medical staff infected with the deadly virus
The Chinese health authorities said the medical staff infected with the deadly coronavirus accounts for 3.8% of the overall confirmed cases in the country.Among them, 6 people had died from the virus, accounting for 0.4% of the Chian's total deaths which stood at 1,380 on Friday
Nasa confirms 'potentially hazardous' asteroid will pass Earth safely tomorrow
The gigantic space rock will miss us by about 3 million miles
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drugs in Ogun.
Man plans romantic dinner for girlfriend but she hates it! Here's why
The man decided to cook a romantic meal for his girlfriend on their anniversary and wanted to do something extra special.
Gilead drug prevents type of coronavirus in monkeys, raising hope for China trials
An experimental Gilead Sciences antiviral drug prevented disease and reduced the severity of symptoms in monkeys infected with Middle East respiratory synd
Vaccine scare: Threat to global health
THE Dengvaxia incident last 2017 which killed eight children had caused serious trauma to families of victims, scared other people and resulted in lost of confidence in vaccines. With the reemergence of some deadly diseases in the country like polio, tuberculosis and measles, the public is facing an infectious disease crisis with the recent outbreak of corona virus or COVID-19.
Perth group reviews damning inquiry into mental health across Tayside
A highly critical report on NHS Tayside's mental health services has had its first public airing.
Body of missing British hiker found in New Zealand national park
Stephanie Simpson was reported missing on Monday (February 10) after failing to turn up for her job as a gardener in the Wanaka area, where she had been living.
NASA: Massive Asteroid Will Come Into Close Contact With Earth On 15th February
NASA has announced that a giant asteroid that could cause planet-wide devastation will hurtle close to Earth at a speed of 34,000km per hour tomorrow (15th February) at approximately 6:05 a.m. Thankfully, Earth is just narrowly out of range from the kilometer-wide asteroid, officially referred to as 2002 PZ39, as…
Bloomberg: Coronavirus could infect two-thirds of globe, research shows
Even if there were a way to reduce transmission by half, that would still imply that roughly one-third of the world would become infected.
Temperatures to drop across Oman
PACA said, in its weather forecast for Friday.
44 million South Africans registered on Electronic Health Patient Registration, says Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said the fundamental condition for growth and development is a healthy and productive population, ...
5 FACTS About Tracy, Wife Of Dr Osei Kwame Despite’s Son, Kennedy You Never Knew
Son of Ghanaian business magnate Dr Osei Kwame Despite’s son, Kennedy Asante Osei got married to his longtime girlfriend, Tracy, at Trasaco Valley near East Legon today, Thursday, February 13, 2020.
As WHO Forum Ends, Updated Figures From China Reveal New Virus Has Infected Over 60,000 Worldwide
As the world's leading health experts wrapped up a two-day forum about the coronavirus at the World Health Organization's Geneva headquarters Wednesday, new figures out of China over the past 24 hours revealed that the respiratory illness has now infected more than 60,000 people globally.
US expresses 'disappointment' in China's response to coronavirus – video
Larry Kudlow expresses US 'disappointment' in Chinese response to Coronavirus
5 workers die as bus collides with Nasiman in Gopalganj
Five construction workers have been killed in a collision between a bus and a local passenger vehicle, Nasiman, in Gopalganj's Kashiana Upazila.
Church group: Stop prejudice, resentment against Chinese people
The Philippine Council of Evangelical Churches has called on its members to emulate Jesus’ love for others by helping fight the rising prejudice and resentment against people of Chinese descent amid the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Covid-19 deaths hit 1,400 in China, new cases at 5,090
The National Health Commission said 121 more people had died and there were 5,090 new confirmed cases
Mum who lets kids make rules and not go to school insists she's not a 'lazy parent'
Nic Bescoby lets her children eat what they want and go to bed when they feel like it follows 'gentle parenting' methods based on respect
Indian students stripped for menstruation checks
Scores of women students staged a protest outside an Indian college saying they were forced to strip to check if they were menstruating.
China lowers death toll; admits 1,700 medics infected
Feb. 14 (UPI) -- China revised down its death toll Friday from a deadly coronavirus by 108 while admitting more than 1,700 frontline medics have been sickened by the virus.
WHO to not call novel coronavirus by official name
Organisation is unhappy as ‘SARS’ is mentioned in it and can create ‘unnecessary fear’
Meet Sumair, the teen environmentalist who wants to save India’s marine life
Sumair Handa Bakshi from Delhi of Save The Spirit Of The Sea talks about his 2020 campaign and upcoming film about saving the Ganges, which are supported by Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech
Coronavirus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
The number of reported cases has been rising more quickly after the hardest-hit province changed its method of counting them Thursday.
Oddly shaped celestial body Arrokoth sheds light on planet formation
WASHINGTON, Feb 14 — A vaguely hourglass-shaped icy object called Arrokoth residing in the far reaches of the solar system — the most distant body ever explored by a spacecraft — is giving scientists intriguing clues about the formation of the planets including Earth. Scientists yesterday...
Couple marries in hospital room before groom's life-saving heart surgery
A Manotick, Ont. couple exchanged their wedding vows just before the groom underwent a life-saving surgery at the Ottawa Heart Institute.
Coronavirus conspiracy theories 'could increase number of UK cases'
An expert has warned against the spread of misinformation on social media.
What is coronavirus and what should I do if I have symptoms?
What are the symptoms caused by the virus from Wuhan in China, how does it spread, and should you call a doctor?
NDLEA destroys 34, 560.9438 kilograms of drugs, substances in Ogun
NDLEA says it has publicly destroyed over 34, 560 kilograms of hard drug in Ogun.NDLEA Chairman, retired Col. Muhammad Abdallah
Machine Head return with new single Circle The Drain
Robb Flynn and co. launch their brand new song Circle The Drain - their first single since 2019’s Do Or Die
‘Severely autistic’ five-year-old boy who ran away from school in North London is found safe and well
A BOY aged five with severe autism has been found after running away from school this morning. Nicholas was last seen on Oakleigh Park South in Whetstone, North London. Police tweeted an urgent app…
KZN Post Office staff on alert after 'dodgy parcel' makes Joburg staff sick
Customers are cautioned that it is illegal to post any illegal, hazardous or poisonous substance
Virus death toll nears 1,400 in China, with 5,090 new cases
Japan now has 252 confirmed cases, including 218 from a cruise ship that has been quarantined in Yokohama.
IOTA Network Brought to a Standstill as DevOps Team Investigates Trinity Wallet Bug
The IOTA Foundation has turned off the network after several Trinity wallet users had their funds drained. As per the announcement, most of the infected devices are running the Windows version of Trinity, and the attack is believed to be ongoing. IOTA Foundation has been criticized for its actions, claiming IOTA is a decentralized network and possessing the power to turn its network off at will, February 14, 2019.
Human Trafficking: Oba of Benin drums support for NAPTIP
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP)
Vietnamese scientists actively share information about nCoV - VietNamNet
The measures Vietnam is taking to cope with the nCoV epidemic are based on the experience and scientific research results that have been accumulated for many years, since the time it faced SARS epidemic in 2002-2003.
Last month was hottest January on record, US scientists say
In parts of Russia, Scandinavia and eastern Canada, temperatures exceeded the old averages by 9 degrees Fahrenheit (5 C).
Education Exodus: Uzbek Students Rushing Home To Study After Tashkent Eases Transfers
Thousands of Uzbek students studying in neighboring countries are rushing to transfer to universities in Uzbekistan after Tashkent temporarily eased restrictions.
It's time to step up your risk assessment approach
Focus must be on identifying as many issues as possible rather than aiming to provide a clean report.
Precision scaffolds tailor biomaterials to promote wound healing
Box-shaped 3D tissue scaffolds cause human macrophages to switch into a pro-healing type, for use in biomaterial-based wound dressings
Human Trafficking: Oba of Benin drums support for NAPTIP
Human Trafficking: The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare11, has promised to partner with the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking...
As scientists race to produce Covid-19 vaccine, WHO urges frequent hand-washing
An official of the World Health Organization (WHO) has reminded the public anew to always practice basic protective measures as these are important when it comes to preventing the spread of diseases.
Is China Underreporting Coronavirus Figures? 6 Health Workers Died, 1,716 Infected
Didn't China understand that the health workers are at greater risk? What measures did it take?
7 ways supermarkets try to tempt you into spending more money
Wonder why you always end up making impulse buys at the supermarket? Here’s some of the tactics they use to get shoppers to part with more cash.
Nirbhaya case: Justice Banumathi faints while adjourning plea
Justice R Banumathi on Friday fainted during the hearing in 2012 Delhi gang-rape case in Supreme Court. She was hearing the submissions made by the Centre on separate execution of convicts in the case.
Orientation And Pōwhiri To Kick Off 2020
While some classes have already begun, most students will start on 17 February. During that week, iwi representatives will lead the welcome of students with pōwhiri on each campus.
Coronavirus kills nearly 1,400 in China so far, 64,000 affected
The epidemic, which surfaced in a Chinese seafood and poultry market in December last year, has spread to 24 countries, forcing the World Health Organization to declare the situation a global health emergency.
Health minister announces four more clear of Covid-19, can go home today
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 — It’s a sweet Valentine for four Covid-19 patients who were given the all-clear sign and allowed to go home today. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad announced that the quartet, who were the first, second, third and fifth cases to be diagnosed with the coronavirus...