Metal-organic frameworks become flexible
Materials consisting of inorganic and organic components can combine the best of two worlds: under…
Year: 2020
Covid-19: Government ramps up “Moonshot” mass testing
Last week the UK government announced that 67 more areas in England will be given…
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Researcher examines benefits of supportive communities for older adults
To find out just how well the aging-in-community strategy is working, a University of Central…
Carbyne: An unusual form of carbon
Which photophysical properties does carbyne have? New research has led to a greater understanding of…
Microbial remedies target chemical threats in the environment
Researchers explore new ways to rid the environment of co-occurring toxic chemicals, TCE and perchlorate….
STAT+: FDA vows to disclose data used to support emergency drug authorizations
In response to blistering criticism, the Food and Drug Administration committed to publicly disclosing reviews…
Covid-19 vaccine trials: we must preserve the ends when communicating the means
I agree that transparency in methodology should apply to all the covid-19 vaccine candidate trials…
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Extremely rare parasitic crustacean discovered in museum shark collection
Scientists have discovered an extremely rare species of cymothoid from the mouth of a museum…
Ancient zircon minerals from Mars reveal the elusive internal structure of the red planet
Analysis of an ancient meteorite from Mars suggests that the mineral zircon may be abundant…
The long road to dementia
Alzheimer’s disease develops over decades. It begins with a fatal chain reaction in which masses…
Abundance of prey species is key to bird diversity in cities
A team of scientists collaborated to analyze breeding bird data gathered by citizen scientists. They…
Study highlights sex-specific variability in mouse features
Scientists have shown that sex-specific differences in variability depend on individual physical and physiological features…
In retrospect, the burning of wood in district heating plants has resulted in climate saving
A new report shows that the burning of wood is significantly more climate friendly than…
Researchers improve neuronal reprogramming by manipulating mitochondria
Researchers have identified a hurdle towards an efficient conversion: the cell metabolism. By expressing neuron-enriched…
Some sport fish are caught repeatedly, which may throw off population count
A new study reports that, for several species of oceanic sport fish, individual fish that…
Records from six growth studies analyzed to provide milestone data
For the first time ever, craniofacial growth in children can be studied comprehensively using data…
Quick-Bite Foods Offer Long-term Heart Issues
Eating an unhealthy diet from a young age may lead to heart disease later in…
Opinion: Proposed British guidelines reject useless chronic fatigue syndrome treatments
For years, the prevailing “wisdom” about people diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome was they were…
STAT Summit: A conversation with Anthony Fauci, America’s virologist
Editors note: The livestream for this panel discussion will be embedded below at 1 p.m….
ClinicalTrials.gov: Vaccine Safety
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Vaccine Safety: MedlinePlus Health Topic
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Treatment for Hair Loss
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Experiencing Hair Loss? Your Hair Care Matters
Source: American Academy of DermatologyRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Hair Loss Read Original Article: Experiencing Hair Loss?…
African girls access ‘avenue to achieve aspirations and rights’: UN deputy chief
Empowering girls in Africa can put them on the fast track to achieve their aspirations and basic rights…
News in Brief 16 November 2020
Israel should reverse new West Bank settlement expansion plans: UN’s Mladenov Defending people’s rights in Cambodia is not a…
Sexual abuse a problem for the whole UN system: Victim’s Rights Advocate
As the UN’s first-ever Victims’ Rights Advocate, Jane Connors has to confront an uncomfortable reality:…
News in Brief 13 November 2020
Reported Ethiopia massacre: UN rights chief warns of spiralling situation Aid response ramps up for hurricane Eta victims…
News in Brief 12 November 2020
Neglected tropical diseases: Countries endorse new targets to eradicate 20 killers Landmine toll still high amid concerns over COVID-19 impact …
Trauma in the Philippines as third major storm barrels through
The southeast Asian nation of the Philippines has been pummeled by the third major storm…
News in Brief 11 November 2020
Social media firms urged to help end trafficking amid pandemic More support needed for stateless,…
Can ‘Open Science’ speed up the search for a COVID-19 vaccine? 5 things you need to know
The UN is calling for authoritative scientific information and research to be made freely available,…
Violence and bullying affect one in three students, education experts warn
Children face violence and bullying at school all over the world, with one in every…
Targeting journalists takes a toll on ‘societies as a whole’ – UN chief
When journalists are targeted, “societies as a whole pay a price”, the UN chief said…
COVID-19 robs children in poor countries of nearly four months of school
The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed children in the poorest countries of nearly four months of…
UN agency chiefs appeal for ‘open science’ beyond COVID-19, citing dangers of secrecy and denial
The heads of three UN agencies joined forces on Tuesday to appeal for a global…
Classroom crisis: Avert a ‘generational catastrophe’, urges UN chief
The world is at risk of suffering “a generational catastrophe” as COVID-19 wreaks havoc on…
Reimagine education to achieve quality learning for all, UN and partners urge
Now is the time to “think beyond COVID-19” to reimagine education and realize the goal…
UN human rights experts denounce ‘concerted attempt’ to erode civic space in Cambodia
Voicing concerns over increasing restrictions on civil society in Cambodia, a group of independent UN…
Violations continuing against Belarus protesters, UN human rights office warns
More than three months on from the disputed presidential election in Belarus, the Belarusian Government…
Mozambique Cabo Delgado violence is a ‘desperate’ situation, warns Bachelet
There is increasing concern about the worsening security situation in Cabo Delgado province in northern…
Reported Ethiopia massacre: UN rights chief warns of spiralling situation, war crimes
Disturbing reports of an alleged massacre have surfaced in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, amid fighting between national…
Yemen: Stricken oil tanker must be inspected to avoid environmental catastrophe, UN expert urges
It is “vital” that technical experts be granted immediate access to a rusting oil tanker threatening…
Social media-based trafficking on the rise during coronavirus pandemic
A UN rights committee has called on social media platforms to use big data and artificial intelligence…
Independent UN experts decry COVID vaccine hoarding: ‘No one is secure until all of us are’
The only way to fight the COVID-19 crisis is to make affordable vaccines available to…
UN-backed fund to address crisis in global sanitation and hygiene
A UN-backed fund, launched on Tuesday, is set to take on the centuries-old crisis centred…
WHO rolls out plan to rid world of cervical cancer, saving millions of lives
The World Health Organization (WHO) set out a strategy on Tuesday for eliminating cervical cancer, which…
No time for complacency as COVID-19 cases surge: WHO chief
Despite encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and cautious optimism over potential new tools against the…
Diabetes increasing COVID risks, showing need to strengthen health systems
As the number of people with diabetes surges, many are at “increased risk of severe…
COVID-19: Consequences of ‘chronic under-investment in public health’ laid bare: Tedros
A global chronic under-investment in public health has been exposed by the coronavirus pandemic, which…
South Sudan: ‘No child anywhere should suffer from polio’ – UN health agency
Although South Sudan had recently been declared free from the wild poliovirus, the UN health…