Saturn’s tilt caused by its moons
Scientists have just shown that the influence of Saturn’s satellites can explain the tilt of…
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Butterfly wing clap explains mystery of flight
The fluttery flight of butterflies has so far been somewhat of a mystery to researchers,…
‘Smiling eyes’ may not signify true happiness after all
A smile that lifts the cheeks and crinkles the eyes is thought by many to…
Oldest carbonates in the solar system: Flensburg meteorite
A meteorite that fell in northern Germany in 2019 contains carbonates which are among the…
California harbor porpoises rebound after coastal gillnetting stopped
Harbor porpoises have rebounded in a big way off California. Their populations have recovered dramatically…
Rocks show Mars once felt like Iceland
A comparison of chemical and climate weathering of sedimentary rock in Mars’ Gale Crater indicate…
Saturn’s moon Titan: Largest sea is 1,000-feet deep
Far below the gaseous atmospheric shroud on Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, lies Kraken Mare, a…
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World’s largest lakes reveal climate change trends
Sixteen years of remote sensing data reveals that in Earth’s largest freshwater lakes, climate change…
Much of Earth’s nitrogen was locally sourced
Scientists show evidence that nitrogen acquired during Earth’s formation came from both the inner and…
Scientists discover how the potentially oldest coral reefs in the Mediterranean developed
A new study brings unprecedented insights into the environmental constraints and climatic events that controlled…
Climate-related species extinction possibly mitigated by newly discovered effect
Changes in climate that occur over short periods of time influence biodiversity. For a realistic…
Discovery of new praying mantis species from the time of the dinosaurs
A research team has identified a new species of praying mantis thanks to imprints of…
Methane emissions from abandoned oil and gas wells underestimated
A recent study finds that annual methane emissions from abandoned oil and gas (AOG) wells…
As oceans warm, large fish struggle
Warming ocean waters could reduce the ability of fish, especially large ones, to extract the…
Common pesticides stop bees and flies from getting a good night’s sleep
Just like us, many insects need a decent night’s sleep to function properly, but this…
Joe Biden’s inaugural address gives hope to the millions who stutter
President Joe Biden called for American unity after four years of political divisiveness and the…
Covid-19: Infections remain high in England with no evidence of decline since lockdown
Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the community has remained very high in the first 10 days…
Top US medical adviser announces intention to resume major role in global health
The United States’ top medical official said on Thursday that the US will now join…
Inequality is hidden in plain sight
We agree with Moscrop and colleagues that socioeconomic inequalities are being hidden in plain sight…
Covid-19: Government failed to meet procurement standards when spending billions during pandemic
The government did not meet expected standards when spending billions of pounds of public money…
Covid 19: Hope is being eclipsed by deep frustration
There is a palpable sense of hope in the air.1 Perhaps it’s that, in the…
STAT+: Pharmalittle: Lilly says its antibody prevented Covid-19 in a trial; EU and Pfizer clash over vaccine delays
Rise and shine, everyone, another busy day is on the way. We can tell because…
Occupation is still an important health determinant
I support the other responses to Moscrop and colleagues’ article on social determinants of health.1…
Eli Lilly says its monoclonal antibody prevented Covid-19 infections in clinical trial
Eli Lilly said Thursday that its monoclonal antibody prevented Covid-19 infections in nursing home residents…
Covid-19: Working in medicine is “pretty awful” right now, says college president
The second wave of covid-19 has put doctors under huge pressure, the Royal College of…
Covid-19: Three quarters of UK doctors have had first vaccine dose, BMA survey finds
Three quarters of doctors (75%) have received their first dose of the covid-19 vaccine, a…
Donal O’Donoghue: visionary nephrologist and registrar of the Royal College of Physicians
bmj;372/jan21_7/n170/FAF1faPhoto credit: James O’DonoghueIn 1992 Donal O’Donoghue, aged 36, was appointed consultant renal physician at…
Too little, too late: social media companies’ failure to tackle vaccine misinformation poses a real threat
The major social media companies are facing wide criticism for failing to deal with vaccine…
Sport associated dementia
Recent media reports of high profile former soccer and rugby players with diagnoses of neurodegenerative…
A lichenoid rash with hepatic origins
A woman in her 70s presented with a widespread rash of three months’ duration. The…
Serpiginous erythema on the trunk
This is erythema gyratum repens in a man in his 70s with myelodysplastic syndrome. He…
Paracetamol, traumatic injury, . . . and other stories
Pain after traumaParacetamol is as good as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for post-traumatic pain and…
Almost two thirds of ethnic minority psychiatrists have faced racism at work, survey finds
Six in 10 psychiatrists from an ethnic minority background have experienced racism at work, a…
Opinion: Antibody-assisted vaccination will speed the path to protection
After almost a year of pandemic terror, the end is in sight. But you still…
STAT+: The CEO of Mark Cuban’s generics company talks drug prices, manufacturing, and his famous boss
In a surprise move, Mark Cuban last week announced plans to enter the generic drug…
The 10 Biden officials to watch on the Covid-19 response
WASHINGTON — President Biden has promised to listen to the experts on Covid-19, but their…
STAT+: How Teladoc is teeing itself up to dominate in telehealth after the pandemic subsides
Teladoc is teeing itself up to remain a dominant digital health provider long after the…
Guterres urges world to ‘work together in solidarity’ as US moves to re-join WHO
The United Nations Secretary-General on Wednesday welcomed the announcement by President Joe Biden that the…
Prenatal yoga is good for the mind and body – Yahoo News Canada
Prenatal yoga is good for the mind and body Yahoo News Canada Read Original Article: Prenatal…
Hilaria Baldwin: How Much Is She Really Worth? – Nicki Swift
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How to keep those New Year’s resolutions from home – Buffalo News
How to keep those New Year’s resolutions from home Buffalo News Read Original Article: How to…
Hudson Yoga Project in Hoboken Announces It Is Closing Its Doors – hobokengirl.com
Hudson Yoga Project in Hoboken Announces It Is Closing Its Doors hobokengirl.com Read Original Article: Hudson…
Morning Yoga Flow Routines, According To Instructors – Bustle
Morning Yoga Flow Routines, According To Instructors Bustle Read Original Article: Morning Yoga Flow Routines, According…
Pregnant women want eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine soon – Chicago Tribune
Pregnant women want eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine soon Chicago Tribune COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Finally, Some Hard…
Researchers pinpoint start of nausea, vomiting in pregnancy – Healio
Researchers pinpoint start of nausea, vomiting in pregnancy Healio Read Original Article: Researchers pinpoint start of…
What bleeding during pregnancy means and when it’s serious – Insider – INSIDER
What bleeding during pregnancy means and when it’s serious – Insider INSIDER Read Original Article: What…
Pregnancy resource center expands to Paragould – KAIT
Pregnancy resource center expands to Paragould KAIT Read Original Article: Pregnancy resource center expands to Paragould…
Baby Done — a comedy of pregnancy – Financial Times
Baby Done — a comedy of pregnancy Financial Times Read Original Article: Baby Done — a…
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding – Hartford HealthCare
COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations During Pregnancy, Breastfeeding Hartford HealthCare Read Original Article: COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations During Pregnancy,…
When’s The Best Time To Do A Pregnancy Test? – Forbes
When’s The Best Time To Do A Pregnancy Test? Forbes Read Original Article: When’s The Best…