& On the hunt for Asian "murder hornets" in Washington By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:54:19 -0400 The sting of the Asian giant hornet can kill and that's not just an expression of speech. Since their discovery in 2019 in the US, traps have been set to see if Asian giant "murder hornets" have settled in the state. Libby Hogan has more. Full Article
& Syria's mosques open for prayer as coronavirus lockdown eases By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:38:19 -0400 Syria's government allowed mosques to open on Friday for worshipers willing to perform prayers. The mosque had remained closed as part of the measures taken to contain the spread of coronavirus. Full Article
& 'Never give up': Queen praises Britons on Victory in Europe Day By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:21:18 -0400 Britain's Queen Elizabeth honored those who died in World War Two on Friday, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, and used the occasion to say she was proud of how people had responded to the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
& Youth recreate Iraq's ancient Nineveh in VR technology By www.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:08:19 -0400 Stone by stone, digital artists and game developers from Mosul are rebuilding Nineveh's heritage sites in the digital world. Francis Maguire reports. Full Article
& Dingoes are both pest and icon. Now there's a new reason to love them By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Dingoes have been persecuted in Australia for centuries for killing livestock, but protecting them could benefit the environment and aid recovery from the devastating fires Full Article
& We're still untangling Ramanujan's mathematics 100 years after he died By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Srinivisa Ramanujan’s ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider Full Article
& Research volunteers won't be told of their coronavirus genetic risk By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:50:58 +0000 Half a million people taking part in the UK Biobank, which gathers genetic information for researchers to study, won't be told if they turn out to be genetically vulnerable to the coronavirus Full Article
& Names of UK's coronavirus science advisers to be revealed By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:02:26 +0000 The membership of the UK's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies has so far been kept secret, but a list of names will soon be published, the UK's chief scientific adviser has said Full Article
& Weird magnetic threads in sun's corona seen for the first time By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 New images reveal threads of ultra-hot gas woven throughout the sun's corona, in the most detailed look at previously unseen parts of the atmosphere of our closest star Full Article
& Devs: Here's the real science behind the quantum computing TV show By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 10:42:49 +0000 In TV series Devs, a tech company has built an extremely powerful quantum computer. The show is both beautiful and captivating, says Rowan Hooper Full Article
& The science of how 'wok hei' makes stir-fried food taste so good By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Getting your wok scorching hot and preparing your ingredients in advance is the best way to make a tasty stir-fry, says Sam Wong Full Article
& UK government won't say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has hired By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:51:42 +0000 The UK government has refused to say how many covid-19 contact tracers it has employed, with less than three weeks to go until its target of recruiting 18,000 of them by mid-May Full Article
& We can't rely on rampant consumerism to get us out of this mess By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Hyperconsumption adds to environmental destruction that brings people into contact with animal viruses that can spark pandemics. We have to avoid the temptation to rely on it to get us out, writes Graham Lawton Full Article
& We still don't know how effective the NHS contact-tracing app will be By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:00:27 +0000 The UK government will begin trials of its coronavirus contact-tracing app this week, but what impact it will have on slowing the spread of covid-19 is unclear Full Article
& I'm a space archaeologist studying junk strewn across the solar system By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000 From vintage satellites to lunar rovers, space archaeologist Alice Gorman is teasing out a unique history of humanity from the objects we've dispatched from Earth Full Article
& You can 'see' the closest known black hole to Earth with the naked eye By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:00:38 +0000 Astronomers found a star that appeared to be orbiting nothing at all – but it’s actually the closest black hole ever at just 1000 light years away Full Article
& Common herpes virus causes signs of Alzheimer's disease in brain cells By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000 A study of brain cells in a dish adds to growing evidence that Alzheimer’s disease can be caused by herpes viruses, but antiviral treatment may help stop it Full Article
& It's time to retreat from the tyranny of lockdown tech By www.newscientist.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:00:00 +0000 People in lockdown are no longer trying to use technology to get their old lives back and that's a good thing, says Annalee Newitz Full Article
& Trade worries drive Dow, S&P down By www.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:40:20 -0400 The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday but the Nasdaq ended higher. The indexes pulled back late in the session after U.S. President Donald Trump said China may or may not keep a trade deal between the two countries. Fred Katayama reports. Full Article
& 'Animal Crossing' helps Nintendo smash Switch sales forecast By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:02:19 -0400 Japan's Nintendo said Thursday it sold 21 million Switch units in the year ended March, smashing its forecast of 19.5 million units, with hit title Animal Crossing: New Horizons shifting 13.4 million units in its first six weeks. Ciara Lee reports Full Article
& H&M's sales tumble as stockpiles grow By www.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Apr 0202 10:19:19 -0500 H&M, the world's second-biggest fashion retailer, said local currency sales have tumbled 57% since the start of March compared with a year ago. Ciara Lee reports Full Article
& 'I'm just trying to survive this': Laid-off employees struggle By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:17:21 -0400 While U.S. government guidelines say jobless workers who qualify for assistance should get payments within three weeks of applying, many - like Florida resident Claudia Alejandra - have been waiting twice that long. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez. Full Article
& Trump's re-election pitch: Blame China. Remake economy By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:21:04 -0400 Aides to U.S. President Trump say their 2020 campaign will now be focus on two themes: Trump is the only candidate who can resurrect the economy and that Democrats will not be as tough on China, a country Trump is blaming for the pandemic. Full Article
& Schumer: Reopening states without more tests is 'dangerous' By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:38:19 -0400 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday said it was 'dangerous' for the Trump administration to pressure states and businesses to 'reopen without a plan for a dramatic increase in testing'. Full Article
& Trump 'very happy for' Flynn on news DOJ dropping charges By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:01:19 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump described his former national security adviser Michael Flynn as an 'innocent man' after learning that the U.S. Justice Department on Thursday abruptly sought to drop the criminal charges against Flynn. Full Article
& Trump had 'little' contact with valet who tested positive By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:13:19 -0400 U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday described a valet of his reportedly testing positive for the coronavirus as "one of those things" and said that he and Vice President Mike Pence have since been tested and they are both negative. Full Article
& 'I'm just trying to survive this': Laid-off employees struggle By www.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:17:21 -0400 While U.S. government guidelines say jobless workers who qualify for assistance should get payments within three weeks of applying, many - like Florida resident Claudia Alejandra - have been waiting twice that long. This report produced by Yahaira Jacquez. Full Article
& 'Sufficient probable cause' for murder charges in GA jogger death: official By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:20:20 -0400 VIc Reynolds, director of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, told reporters on Friday that there is "sufficient probable cause" to charge Gregory and Travis McMichaels with felony murder and aggravated assault in February's shooting death of an unarmed black man. Full Article
& 'Justice finally prevailed' in Michael Flynn case: WH By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:02:19 -0400 White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday said it appears that the FBI 'manufactured' a crime in the case of President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn, after the Department of Justice moved to drop the case on Thursday. Full Article
& We had to put a 'stop' to the economy to save lives: WH By www.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:45:19 -0400 White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday was asked about the U.S. economy that lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, and she responded saying it was 'decided' by the president to 'stop the economy' to save lives. Full Article
& Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula Approved By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Ear Infections: 'Breakthrough' Ear Tube Surgery Tula ApprovedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/26/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/27/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face Paralyzed By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Routine Ear Wax 'Flush' Leaves Woman's Face ParalyzedCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/20/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's Disease By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Huey Lewis: His New Album, Hearing Loss, and Meniere's DiseaseCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Meniere's Disease By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Meniere's DiseaseCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/4/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& AHA News: Hearing Loss and the Connection to Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: AHA News: Hearing Loss and the Connection to Alzheimer's Disease, DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/6/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/7/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: Study By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: After Tooth Pull, Opioids Don't Relieve Pain Better Than Other Meds: StudyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/16/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory Condition By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Feather Bedding Caused Man's Serious Respiratory ConditionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in Asthma By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Dec 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Kids' 'Microbiome' May Play Key Role in AsthmaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/24/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Vitamin D in Pregnancy Doesn't Curb Kids' Asthma By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 6 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Vitamin D in Pregnancy Doesn't Curb Kids' AsthmaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/5/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/6/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care Funds By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Chicago's Short-Lived 'Soda Tax' Cut Consumption, Boosted Health Care FundsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/24/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 2/25/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu' By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Trying the Keto Diet? Watch Out for the 'Keto Flu'Category: Health NewsCreated: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/13/2020 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Graves' Disease By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT Title: Graves' DiseaseCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 6/21/2010 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 11/7/2019 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Do ADHD Drugs Stunt Kids' Growth? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Do ADHD Drugs Stunt Kids' Growth?Category: Health NewsCreated: 5/2/2006 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/2/2006 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Depression Before Parkinson's Disease? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Depression Before Parkinson's Disease?Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/30/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& 'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture Risk By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: 'Healthy Bones' Shot Could Cut Women's Fracture RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 5/3/2007 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 5/3/2007 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Raw Alfalfa Sprouts By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: FDA, CDC: Don't Eat Raw Alfalfa SproutsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/28/2009 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer Risk By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Acrylamide Doesn't Raise Lung Cancer RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/29/2009 2:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/29/2009 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up KittyCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2010 2:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' Hips By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Martial Arts Training May Save Seniors' HipsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 4/23/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 12:00:00 AM Full Article
& Bret Michaels' Condition: How Serious Is It? By www.medicinenet.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 00:00:00 PDT Title: Bret Michaels' Condition: How Serious Is It?Category: Health NewsCreated: 4/26/2010 11:28:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/26/2010 11:28:15 AM Full Article