Omicron surges in Europe as Italy and Spain tighten restrictions – BBC News
Italy and Spain are the latest European countries to tighten coronavirus restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of…
Author Accidentally Puts Legend Of Zelda Recipe In Historical Novel
John Boyne, the author of the 2006 Holocaust novel “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,” appears to have written his…
Asymptomatic and presymptomatic people transmit most COVID-19 infections: Study
Understanding silent infections may be key to controlling the virus’ spread. July 8, 2020, 9:02 PM 4 min read Share…
Spring breakers may have brought COVID-19 back to their communities, study says
As colleges and universities make decisions about returning to in-person classes this fall, they may be able to keep surrounding…
China company says its vaccine could be complete by ‘autumn’
A China-based pharmaceutical company claims its COVID-19 vaccine candidate is proving to be safe and effective on humans so far,…
What will a COVID-19 vaccine look like? Don’t expect a cure-all, scientists say
Since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak, a vaccine has been widely regarded as the best path toward reopening society…
Steroids reduce COVID-19 deaths among seriously ill patients, UK study suggests
Dexamethasone may help save up to one-third of patients on ventilators. June 16, 2020, 9:08 PM 5 min read 5…
FDA revokes permission to treat COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine, drug previously touted by Trump
President Trump has taken the drug and praised its unproven effects. June 15, 2020, 6:56 PM 6 min read 6…
American Cancer Society eliminates 1,000 jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic
Nonprofit fundraisers have been hard-hit by the coronavirus. June 12, 2020, 3:10 AM 4 min read 4 min read Share…
Know the risks: Where you are most likely to get coronavirus
Recommendations on how to protect ourselves from contracting the virus that causes COVID-19 are everywhere, like washing your hands, wearing…
Triple combination therapy shows promise for COVID-19 patients with less severe illnesses
As scientists scramble to find COVID-19 treatments among existing approved drugs, researchers in Hong Kong may have found a winning…
Popular heartburn medicine being studied as treatment for coronavirus
Over the past few weeks researchers have been discreetly studying a new potential treatment for COVID-19 — and it might…
The coronavirus dilemma: Are we using ventilators too much?
As hospitals seek innovative solutions to treat the surge of COVID-19 patients with resources running thin, expanding ventilator supply has…
Scientists have strong evidence coronavirus originated naturally
Nothing suggests the virus was “man-made,” experts say. April 17, 2020, 8:54 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share…
Trump adviser Navarro clashes with Fauci on hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19
President Donald Trump‘s trade adviser Peter Navarro, who the president recently tapped to help implement the Defense Production Act amid…
Mother to baby transmission of COVID-19 cannot be ruled out, new study finds
Vertical transmission initially seemed unlikely. via March 27, 2020, 9:02 AM 5 min read 5 min read Share to FacebookShare…
Louisiana researchers studying monkeys for a coronavirus vaccine face challenges as state cases spike
In Louisiana, amid skyrocketing rates of the novel coronavirus and a statewide stay-at-home order, scientists are finding themselves face-to-face with…
Women’s blood vessels age faster than men’s: Study
The study could change ways women are treated for high blood pressure. January 16, 2020, 12:46 PM 5 min read…
Teva partners with Israeli institutes for early-stage drug research
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries is seen during a news conference by its CEO, Kare Schultz, to…
Roche tests ‘brain shuttle’ in humans in Alzheimer’s project
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Arnd…
Parents in medical research labs missing out on government help with conference travel
(Reuters Health) – Few medical schools allow doctor-scientists with children to take advantage of a government program to help with…
Trump signs $1.8 billion Autism CARES Act
President Donald Trump signed the Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education and Support Act (CARES) into law Monday, which allocates $1.8…
U.S. scientists join effort to solve mysterious vaping-related illnesses
CHICAGO (Reuters) – The U.S. investigation into hundreds of cases of life-threatening lung illnesses related to vaping has turned up…
‘Sugar Tax’ on sweet treats could slim waistlines: Study
People often lose money through taxes but can a new “sugar tax” also help them lose weight? A new study…
Teens who don’t date may be more well-adjusted and less depressed, new study finds
When it comes to teen dating, a new study found that students not in a romantic relationship had stronger social…
Fires in Amazon rainforest up more than 80% this year, scientists warn
The Amazon rainforest in Brazil is experiencing a record amount of fires this year, according to the country’s space agency.…
US regulators fine Facebook $5 billion for privacy claims; sue Cambridge Analytica
U.S. regulators fined Facebook a record $5 billion penalty to settle claims that the company deceived its users about the…
Trump admin to cease use of fetal tissue in government research
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced it is suspending the use of fetal tissue in research conducted by government scientists…
Daily consumption of marijuana may have serious mental consequences: Study
Marijuana — still illegal under federal law — is now fully legal in 10 states and Washington, D.C. Some cities…
Trump signs executive order threatening aid to colleges if speakers silenced
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that would deny colleges certain federal research and education grants if…
J&J kept a guiding hand on talc safety research
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson developed a strategy in the 1970s to deal with a growing volume of…
Gun Violence Has Cut More Than 4 Years Off The Life Expectancy Of Black Americans: Study
Gun violence has shortened the life expectancy of Americans by nearly 2.5 years, with shootings driving down the average lifespan…
American scientist under investigation over ties to alleged genetic editing of Chinese twins
Rice University has launched an investigating into one of its professors after reports surfaced that he is connected to alleged…
Trump adviser on UN climate change warning: ‘They overestimate.. I’m just saying, do we know precisely?’
A top economic adviser to President Trump responded to a recent U.N. report warning the world needs to take drastic…
First lab-grown burger tried and tested in London
The world’s first lab-grown burger has been cooked and eaten at a news conference in London. … euronews, the most…
Children can be influenced by robot peer pressure, study finds
A British study has found that robots can influence the thoughts of young children. The research found when children took…
Pressure on Ireland-bound Pope Francis amid another sexual abuse scandal
Pope Francis is set to visit Ireland in the first papal visit there in almost 40 years, but he is…
Here’s How NASA Created America’s Private Space Industry (HBO)
When you think about who’s in charge of cutting-edge spaceflight in 2018, SpaceX is probably the first name that comes…
Republicans propose reallocating Coast Guard ship funding to Trump’s border wall
Despite urgent warnings of the need to bolster the U.S. Coast Guard’s ailing polar icebreaker fleet – now just a…
Laser research in Europe set to revolutionise our lives!
The EU is pursuing cutting-edge research with the international ‘Extreme Light Infrastructure’ (ELI) project. As part of the groundbreaking work,…
Robot swans bring new advanced technology to water testing
EXCLUSIVE: Singapore researchers are testing robotic swans that could provide essential, highly advanced water testing in reservoirs around the country…
Scientists Accidentally Discovered A Plastic Eating Enzyme That Could Revolutionize Recycling (HBO)
An international team of scientists have accidentally enhanced a plastic eating enzyme in a discovery that could change our relationship…
The numerous benefits derived from the Moringa tree
Originally from India, the moringa oleifera is referred to as the miracle tree. Known as the mouroum, all parts of…
Microplastics found in most bottled water tested in global study
The perception of bottled water being clean and pure is being challenged by a global investigation that found the water…
SINGAPORE: P&G opens largest private research facility
The world’s second-largest consumer-goods manufacturer by market capitalisation, Procter & Gamble, has opened the largest private research facility in ……
Here’s What Happens To Your Brain And Body When You Go Vegan
Thinking about skipping out on meat and dairy? Going vegan is becoming increasingly more common, but is it actually good…
Weathermen Dodge Climate Change & Spotify Under Fire: VICE News Tonight Full Episode (HBO)
This is the January 4, 2018 FULL EPISODE of VICE News Tonight on HBO. 3:25 Mormons who support gay marriage…
Washington Post admits article on ‘Russian propaganda’ & ‘fake news’ based on sham research
Facing threats of legal action, the Washington Post has been forced to add an editor’s note distancing the paper from…
The Biohacking Company Testing Drugs On Itself (HBO)
On October 17, 2017, Tristan Roberts, an activist and software engineer, injected himself with a chemical solution that he hoped…
Crypto concerns push Nvidia shares lower
(Reuters) – Shares of Nvidia Corp (NVDA.O) fell 2 percent on Friday as investors worried that a short-term surge in…
Fake news spreads faster on Twitter
Fake news spreads faster than facts on Twitter, according to new research from MIT. The study found that fake stories…
Gender bias in peer review of research grants may penalize women
(Reuters Health) – Female researchers may be less successful at winning grant funding than their male counterparts with similar experience…
Skin cancer detector concept wins global design prize
A group of Canadians has developed an early prototype of a cheap, handheld scanner that could one day help doctors…
You’re Not An Idiot For Speaking To Your Dog In A Baby Voice, Study Suggests
Don’t let your friends and family mock you for using a baby voice when you talk to your dog. A…
Medical studies in humans often launched on faulty evidence base
(Reuters Health) – New research reveals serious flaws in the animal studies that regulators and ethicists use to decide if…
Using Drones To Gather Whale Snot — For Science (HBO)
Iain Kerr has been studying whales for the last 30 years. Traditionally, this involves chasing a whale down, shooting it…