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Pacific oysters may not contain as many microplastics as previously thought
Researchers have discovered that the abundance of tiny microplastic contaminants in Pacific oysters from the…
Magnetic pulses alter salmon’s orientation, suggesting navigation via magnetite in tissue
Researchers have taken a step closer to solving one of nature’s most remarkable mysteries: How…
Breakthrough in molecular machines
Molecular machines have the potential to revolutionize the future — if we can find a…
Developing a vaccine for covid-19
The rapidly developing covid-19 epidemic has stimulated an enormous effort to develop vaccines against the…
Covid-19: skin damage with prolonged wear of FFP3 masks
Sayburn refers to Public Health England guidance recommending the use of FFP3 masks when performing…
Covid-19: NHS bosses told to assess risk to ethnic minority staff who may be at greater risk
NHS leaders in England have been told to “risk-assess” and make “appropriate arrangements” to protect…
Sixty seconds on . . . the contact tracing app
Another NHS app?I know it seems like we’re hearing about a new one every week…
Women’s heart attack symptoms are not all that different
The top three heart attack symptoms in both women and men are chest pain, sweating,…
Scientists take a step closer to heat-tolerant wheat
Researchers working on molecular-level responses in crops have taken a step closer to their goal…
Covid-19: UK needs flexible local plans to come out of lockdown, say public health experts
Local plans tailored to different parts of the UK rather than a centralised and one-size-fits-all…
Covid-19: Deprived areas have the highest death rates in England and Wales
The UK’s Office for National Statistics has published new figures showing deaths involving covid-19 by…
Covid-19: Confidentiality agreements allow antibody test manufacturers to withhold evaluation results
Commercial agreements between the UK government and manufacturers of covid-19 antibody tests are allowing the…
The positive effects of covid-19
Doctors and researchers are noticing some curious and unexpectedly positive side effects of the abrupt…
Preventing psychological injury during the covid-19 pandemic
Greenberg and colleagues rightly state that the development of psychological injury is “influenced by the…
Covid-19: Coroners needn’t investigate PPE policy failures in deaths of NHS staff, new guidance says
Coroners have been issued with new guidance on covid-19 deaths steering them away from investigating…
Monitoring respiratory infections in covid-19 epidemics
Key messagesCompartmental modelling studies on covid-19 should not be relied on as the only approach…
Covid-19: The time to shield all pregnant frontline workers is now
Last month the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists introduced new guidance1 on covid-19 and…
Covid-19: how to use your time when clinical placements are postponed
Most UK medical schools have postponed clinical teaching because of the covid-19 pandemic, leaving students,…
Communicating emerging risks of SGLT2 inhibitors—timeliness and transparency of medicine regulators
In this analysis (BMJ 2020;369:m1107, doi:10.1136/bmj.m1107, published 29 April 2020), one of the five serious…
Management of respiratory failure due to covid-19
The most concerning complication of SARS-CoV-2 infection (covid-19) is acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure requiring mechanical…
Study Finds New Way To Detect Autism Years Before Symptoms Appear
Researchers discovered that a common biomarker could indicate autism early in childhood and even without…
Biohazard Cleaner Explains Proper Way To Eliminate Coronavirus
A professional biohazard cleaner explains the most important step in cleaning and disinfecting surfaces to…
San Francisco Could Lose Half Of Its Restaurants Due To The Coronavirus Outbreak
The Golden Gate Restaurant Association predicts that if lockdown continues in San Francisco, half of…
Is Working From Home Now The New Norm?
According to a new update from Singapore’s Minister for Trade and Industry Chan Chun Sing,…
Top Tea Choices To Prevent Digestion Problems While In Quarantine
These top dietitian-recommended tea choices should reduce the likelihood of digestive problems while on quarantine….
Canada To Invest $240M In Online Health Care As The Pandemic Pushes On
As per a new update, Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has reportedly confirmed that the…
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Bus-Sized Asteroid To Fly Safely By Earth Today
Per news updates from NASA, a small asteroid with the size of a standard bus…
Do Good Dogs Make Good Co-Workers?
Can dogs be good co-workers? The science may be varied, per research. Read Original Article:…
Iceland Cancels Whale Hunting Season This 2020
Amid all the sobering news about new COVID-19 cases and the lack of proper testing…
How New York Is Dealing With Overwhelming Number Of Coronavirus Deaths
Funeral homes in New York City are struggling to deal with deaths, most stored in…
Bird Watching Rises Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
New report reveals that more and more Americans are turning to bird watching to entertain…
Coronavirus Pandemic: Why Some Places Are Spared By Virus Remains A Mystery
Scientists have launched hundreds of studies to understand why COVID-19 overwhelmed some areas and left…
Massachusetts Coronavirus Crisis Update: Over 100 Deaths, More Positive Cases Reported
The number of COVID-19 deaths and infections continue to rise over in Massachusetts with the…
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Coronavirus Pandemic Could Go On For 2 Years, Experts Say
Health experts share three scenarios for COVID-19 moving forward. Read Original Article: Coronavirus Pandemic Could…
Some People Are Rethinking Where They Want To Live Because Of Coronavirus Pandemic
As the coronavirus continues to infect people in various parts of the country, city dwellers…
Coronavirus Outbreak Second Wave Imminent: Is There A Way To Stop It?
Is it time for life to get back to normal? Experts say otherwise and believe…
US Records ‘Deadliest Day’ As States Reopen Despite Coronavirus Outbreak, WHO Says
The U.S. reportedly just had its deadliest day yet on record amid the coronavirus pandemic,…
Best Android Apps To Monitor Your Weight, Nutrition And More Amid Coronavirus Quarantine
These Android apps will help monitor your weight, nutrition and other aspects of your health…
Researchers Examine Power Of Prayers Among Coronavirus Patients
Researchers at Kansas City Heart Rhythm Institute aim to see if regular prayers could help…
Can Healthy Food Options Help Prevent Depression During Coronavirus Crisis?
Many people could suffer from depression amid the troubling times due to the coronavirus outbreak….
Neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress found
Researchers have discovered a neural circuit that drives physical responses to emotional stress. Emotional stress…
Tree trunks take a licking as koalas source water
A study published today in Ethology, led by a researcher from The University of Sydney,…
Why smartphones are digital truth serum
People are more willing to reveal personal information about themselves online using their smartphones compared…
Window to another world: Life is bubbling up to seafloor with petroleum from deep below
Microbial life is bubbling up to the ocean floor along with fluids from deeply buried…
NASA space laser missions map 16 years of ice sheet loss
Using the most advanced Earth-observing laser instrument NASA has ever flown in space, scientists have…
New study examines which galaxies are best for intelligent life
Giant elliptical galaxies are not as likely as disk-shaped galaxies, such as our own Milky…
In search of the lighting material of the future
Researchers have gained insights into a promising material for organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). The substance…
Defining geographic regions with commuter data
A new mathematical approach uses data on people’s commutes between and within US counties to…
Covid-19: doctors must take control of their wellbeing
There is never a good time for a pandemic, but covid-19 kicked doctors while we…