em Normal People, coming-of-age series based on bestselling novel, coming to CBC Gem By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:41:10 EDT Coming-of-age drama Normal People, based on Irish author Sally Rooney's bestselling novel and touted as one of the best book-to-series adaptations in recent years, is set to debut in Canada on CBC Gem. Full Article Books
em Pandemic-inspired street art in Canada and around the world By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 04:00:00 EDT Around the world, street artists, including world-renowned ones such as Banksy and Kobra, are creating pandemic-inspired street art. Full Article News/World
em Gary Neville explains how he would end Premier League season By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:45:17 +0000 The Premier League are set for crunch talks with its 20 clubs on Monday amid the suspension of football. Full Article Football News
em Man City have finally found their Yaya Toure replacement after two years By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:25:38 +0000 Two years ago, Yaya Toure played his final game for Manchester City after a brilliant 316 appearances for the club. Full Article Football News
em Why The Last Dance reminds Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Manchester United By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:48:13 +0000 Man United were the team of the 90s in English football and the Chicago Bulls were the team of the 90s in the NBA and that has been the subject of a Netflix documentary. Full Article Football News
em Manchester United have a fully fit squad for possible Premier League restart By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:27:23 +0000 Man United are fifth in the Premier League, in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup and all but in the last eight of the Europa League and have Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford fit again. Full Article Football News
em Laser loop couples quantum systems over a distance By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT For the first time, researchers have succeeded in creating strong coupling between quantum systems over a greater distance. They accomplished this with a novel method in which a laser loop connects the systems, enabling nearly lossless exchange of information and strong interaction between them. In the scientific journal Science, the physicists from the University of Basel and University of Hanover reported that the new method opens up new possibilities in quantum networks and quantum sensor technology. Full Article
em NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A small study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that sleep problems among children who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may further raise the likelihood of an ASD diagnosis, compared to at-risk children who do not have difficulty sleeping. Previous research has shown that young children who have a sibling with ASD are at a higher risk for also being diagnosed with the condition. Full Article
em The Lancet Rheumatology: Small observational study of patients with severe COVID-19 treated with the arthritis drug anakinra finds clinical improvements By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The first study to report use of the rheumatoid arthritis drug anakinra to treat COVID-19 patients found that high-dose anakinra was safe and was associated with respiratory improvements and reduced signs of cytokine storm [1] in 72% (21/29) of patients, according to results from patients studied for 21 days (enrolled from 17 to 27 March 2020) in a Milan hospital, published in The Lancet Rheumatology journal. Full Article
em Key failings in government's approach to COVID-19 preparations and emergency response By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The UK government made key failings in their strategic preparations and emergency response to coronavirus and this, in turn, undermined the NHS's ability to cope with the crisis.These are the findings recently published in a research paper for the Journal of Risk Research by academics from Cass Business School, Glasgow Caledonian University, Vlerick Business School, and Nottingham University Business School. Full Article
em Stem cells shown to delay their own death to aid healing By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study shows how stem cells -- which can contribute to creating many parts of the body, not just one organ or body part -- are able to postpone their own death in order to respond to an injury that needs their attention. The study was done in planarians, which are tiny worms used as model organisms to study regeneration because of their ability to recover from any injury using stem cells. Full Article
em Gemini gets lucky and takes a deep dive into Jupiter's clouds By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers using a technique known as 'lucky imaging' with the Gemini North telescope on Hawaii's Maunakea have collected some of the highest resolution images of Jupiter ever obtained from the ground. These images are part of a multi-year joint observing program with the Hubble Space Telescope in support of NASA's Juno mission. Full Article
em Dearth of medical resources in Africa for COVID-19 reminiscent of early HIV/AIDS pandemic By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT 'We have seen this before.' Global health scholars have issued a clarion call about the needless loss of life expected because of a foreseeable prospect of 'slow and inadequate access to supplies' to control COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. They say what is unfolding now is similar to when lifesaving diagnostics and treatments came to the region long after they were available elsewhere. Full Article
em Potentially fatal combinations of humidity and heat are emerging across the globe By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and North America, including in the US Gulf Coast region. Full Article
em IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Physicists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) have invented a new radar prototype that utilizes quantum entanglement as a method of object detection. This successful integration of quantum mechanics into our everyday devices could significantly impact the biomedical and security industries. The research is published in the journal Science Advances. Full Article
em New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new antigen test for detecting COVID-19 can return results within 15 minutes. Researchers who evaluated the assay, which was developed by a biotech company in Belgium, say it could help with patient diagnostics in areas hardest hit by the pandemic. While not as sensitive as tests that use viral RNA to detect the presence of an antigen, the COVID-19 Ag Respi-Strip test could be a useful tool in slowing the spread of the virus. Full Article
em Newly discovered mechanism can explain increased risk of dementia By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now report that how the long-term use of these drugs could increase the risk of developing dementia. Their results are published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. Full Article
em How does the brain link events to form a memory? Study reveals unexpected mental processes By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The brain has a powerful ability to remember and connect events separated in time. And now, in a new study in mice published today in Neuron, scientists at Columbia's Zuckerman Institute have shed light on how the brain can form such enduring links. Full Article
em First simulation of a full-sized mitochondrial membrane By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a method that combines different resolution levels in a computer simulation of biological membranes. Their algorithm backmaps a large-scale model that includes features, such as membrane curvature, to its corresponding coarse-grained molecular model. This has allowed them to zoom in on toxin-induced membrane budding and to simulate a full-sized mitochondrial lipid membrane. Their approach opens the way to whole-cell simulations at a molecular level. Full Article
em Sea level could rise by more than 1 meter by 2100 if emission targets are not met By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT An international study led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) scientists found that the global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 meter by 2100 and 5 meters by 2300 if global targets on emissions are not achieved. Full Article
em How a molecular 'alarm' system in plants protects them from predators By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Some plants, like soybean, are known to possess an innate defense machinery that helps them develop resistance against insects trying to feed on them. However, exactly how these plants recognize signals from insects has been unknown until now. In a new study, scientists in Japan have uncovered the cellular pathway that helps these plants to sense danger signals and elicit a response, opening doors to a myriad of agricultural applications. Full Article
em Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study of many countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), but school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect. Full Article
em More selective elimination of leukemia stem cells and blood stem cells By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Hematopoietic stem cells from a healthy donor can help patients suffering from acute leukemia. However, the side effects of therapies are often severe. A group of researchers led by the University of Zurich have now shown how human healthy and cancerous hematopoietic stem cells can be more selectively eliminated using immunotherapy instead of chemotherapy in mice. The aim is to test the new immunotherapy in humans as soon as possible. Full Article
em Chemistry breakthrough could speed up drug development By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Scientists have successfully developed a new technique to reliably grow crystals of organic soluble molecules from nanoscale droplets, unlocking the potential of accelerated new drug development. Full Article
em Discovered a multilayer haze system on Saturn's Hexagon By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The most extensive system of haze layers ever observed in the solar system have been discovered and characterised on the planet Saturn. Full Article
em Fishing can disrupt mating systems By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT In many fish species body size plays an important role in sexual selection. Large individuals are preferred mating partners because they can enhance offspring survival by providing better quality resources than small individuals. While large females and males are often favored by sexual selection, fishing targets and removes these reproductively superior individuals. Academy Research Fellow Silva Uusi-Heikkilä discusses in her recent literature review the implications fisheries selection might have on sexual selection, individual reproductive success and population viability. Full Article
em Stroke evaluations drop by nearly 40% during COVID-19 pandemic By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has found that stroke evaluations fell by nearly 40% during a period of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggesting that many stroke patients are not seeking potentially life-saving medical treatment. Full Article
em Immune system discovery paves way to lengthen organ transplant survival By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new discovery in mice shows the innate immune system has 'memory,' previously thought to be a unique feature of the adaptive immune system. Blocking this memory prevented transplanted organs from being rejected, providing a way to more specific drugs that could lengthen organ transplant survival. Full Article
em Debenhams accused of 'stealing' as retailer demands 90% discount on clothes from suppliers already at UK ports By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:13 +0100 ITV News has seen correspondence from Debenhams’ administrator to Bangladeshi suppliers demanding a 90% discount on garments orders. Full Article
em Care company launch own We Care badge to support workers during coronavirus pandemic By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:48:04 +0100 A North East based care provider, Wellburn Care Homes, has launched their own We Care badge aiming to show support for care workers. Full Article
em 'Our souls are coming to the fore': The impact of pandemic on faith By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:06:43 +0100 Though each religion has faced different challenge, they share the view the lockdown has presented us with insight we might not have had. Full Article
em Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officer By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:32:20 +0100 The officer’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Full Article
em Many parents of young children will be in greater debt after pandemic – report By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 Half of parents with young children will struggle to make ends meet in the next three months, study suggests. Full Article
em China declares whole country ‘at low risk’ after coronavirus pandemic By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:16:24 +0100 There have been no deaths reported from the virus in China for more than three weeks. Full Article
em Shipment of 400,000 delayed protective gowns from Turkey deemed unusable By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:22:18 +0100 A shipment of 400,000 gowns from Turkey which was part of a delayed consignment of PPE has been impounded after falling short of standards. Full Article
em At least eight dead and thousands taken to hospital after chemical leak in India By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:44:01 +0100 The incident led to panic among locals within a three-kilometre radius. Full Article
em We’ve passed the peak - but Boris Johnson should remember that most accidents happen on the way down By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:29:13 +0100 Lockdown restrictions are set to be eased - Tom Clarke shares his reservations on the idea. Full Article
em How can the globe avoid a future pandemic? By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:55:59 +0100 How is it possible to prevent a future pandemic if the origins of the novel coronavirus still remain unclear? Full Article
em Spread of coronavirus in hospitals and care homes is the big problem, writes Robert Peston By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:39:57 +0100 In the community, the rate of transmission is probably as low as 0.5/0.6, which means its progress through the population has been arrested. Full Article
em Police chief calls on Premier League clubs objecting to neutral venues to 'get a grip' By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:28:12 +0100 Mark Roberts believes those who say the proposal compromises the integrity of the league need to look at the broader context. Full Article
em Coronavirus lockdown faces test of long weekend before PM’s announcement By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Officials will scrutinise the latest data on the spread of the disease, and ministers are expected to convene over the weekend. Full Article
em UK remembers the end of World War Two on VE Day anniversary By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Despite large-scale public events being unable to go ahead, tributes will be paid by members of the royal family. Full Article
em VE Day remembered as 'day of hope' and lockdown exit plans lead the papers By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 01:30:10 +0100 The marking of Victory in Europe and the coronavirus lead the Friday papers. Full Article
em More than 20 million Americans file for unemployment during coronavirus crisis By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:13:58 +0100 Some 20.5 million jobs have vanished in the worst monthly loss on record. Full Article
em Captain Tom Moore shares memories of wartime in VE Day ITV documentary By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:30:13 +0100 Captain Tom Moore has shared his memories of wartime in a special ITV documentary, Captain Tom's War. Full Article
em Second World War veterans join Trump at VE Day ceremony By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:21:25 +0100 The men ranged in age from 96 to 100. Full Article
em Lockdown plan emerges: masks at work, visitor quarantine and more cycle lanes By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 00:13:28 +0100 Indications are emerging about the plan the Prime Minister will set out on Sunday for lifting the lockdown in England. Full Article
em UK weather: Temperatures could hit 26C in parts of the country By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 06:55:44 +0100 Southern parts of the UK will be fine, warm and dry. Full Article
em Saturday could be hottest day of the year with scorching 26C temperatures By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:23:44 +0100 Most of the country will bask in warm sunshine, as London and the South East will be hotter than Ibiza and St Tropez. Full Article
em Bernie Sanders says he's staying in the presidential race. Many Democrats fear a reprise of their 2016 defeat By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:05:03 GMT Bernie Sanders has been called "selfish" for failing to "get out" of the presidential race but the senator from Vermont has given no indication he is going anywhere. Full Article