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Why it’ll still be a long time before we get a coronavirus vaccine

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:00 +0000

Trials of experimental coronavirus vaccines are already under way, but it’s still likely to be years before one is ready and vaccination may not even be possible

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Massive Spinosaurus dinosaur swam through water propelled by its tail

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:00:45 +0000

A well-preserved fossilised tail from Spinosaurus suggests this massive dinosaur may have been able to propel itself and hunt for prey in the water

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We must act quickly to avoid a pandemic-related mental health crisis

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

We are already seeing the pandemic's effects on mental health, and we need to act urgently to avoid a full-blown crisis, says Sam Howells

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Tiger survival threatened by mass road-building in precious habitats

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:00:36 +0000

Over half the world’s wild tigers now live 5 kilometres from a road, and infrastructure projects planned in Asia could fragment their habitat further

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Coronavirus: What does evidence say about schools reopening?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 19:16:12 +0000

Many studies suggest coronavirus has low transmission rates among children, but there are still risks to reopening schools that were closed due to social distancing policies

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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

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Transatlantic slavery introduced infectious diseases to the Americas

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:17 +0000

The remains of three slaves found in Mexico contain the earliest signs of the hepatitis B virus and yaws bacteria in the Americas, suggesting transatlantic slavery introduced these diseases

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How coronavirus is affecting your dreams – and what to do about it

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:21:01 +0000

Lockdown measures and pandemic-related anxiety may be making you have more vivid dreams. Evidence suggests talking about them can help

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The sun is too quiet, which may mean dangerous solar storms in future

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:00:24 +0000

Stars that are similar to the sun in every way we can measure are mostly more active than the sun, which hints that the sun’s activity may ramp up someday, risking solar eruptions

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Australia sees huge decrease in flu cases due to coronavirus measures

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 10:15:23 +0000

Australia recorded just 229 flu cases this April, compared with 18,705 last April, probably due to lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus

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Scratching is contagious among strangers – if you are an orangutan

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 23:57:51 +0000

For orangutans, scratching is contagious – but unexpectedly, the behaviour is transmitted more between individuals that do not know each other well

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Network Effect review: A glorious thought-provoking Murderbot tale

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Martha Wells's action-packed novel Network Effect puts you inside the head of a Murderbot. It raises fascinating questions you will think about for a long time, says Sally Adee

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What four coronaviruses from history can tell us about covid-19

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Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Four coronaviruses cause around a quarter of all common colds, but each was probably deadly when it first made the leap to humans. We can learn a lot from what happened next

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Red light could be used to precisely target rheumatoid arthritis drugs

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 14:57:21 +0000

People with rheumatoid arthritis often take medicines that can have damaging side-effects, but a system that uses red light to deliver drugs exactly where they are needed could help

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Pondering the big question of consciousness is a welcome distraction

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Our best mathematical theory of consciousness is sparking a rethink of one of science’s hardest problems – how simple matter gives rise to a complex mind

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China just tested a spacecraft that could fly to the moon and beyond

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 15:48:24 +0000

China just tested its biggest rocket yet, along with a new capsule designed to carry humans to its planned space station, the moon and beyond

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Why is coronavirus deadly for some, but harmless in others?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 06:00:00 +0000

To figure out what makes some people more vulnerable to severe cases of covid-19, we need to rethink what we know about infection

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Covid-19 shows why an infodemic of bad science must never happen again

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000

Once the coronavirus pandemic is over, we must work out how to stop the spread of poor information that has helped make a bad situation that much worse

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How to sniff out the good coronavirus studies from the bad

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:35:41 +0000

With social media, newspapers and politicians all espousing unverified covid-19 findings, use these seven signs to tell if a study should be treated with caution

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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

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Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus files for bankruptcy

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:44:19 -0400

Neiman Marcus Group filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday, marking one of the highest-profile collapses yet among retailers forced to temporarily close stores in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Freddie Joyner has more.

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'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.

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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'.

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'I'm just trying to survive this': Laid-off employees struggle

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Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:17:21 -0400

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Trump tests negative after valet contracts virus

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:24:20 -0400

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said it's "one of those things" after he learned that a White House valet tested positive for the coronavirus, noting contact with that person was limited. Gavino Garay has more.

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As U.S. states reopen, White House keeps CDC guidance on the shelf

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:48:20 -0400

The White House shelved a step-by-step guide prepared by U.S. health officials to help states safely reopen mass transit and businesses closed by the coronavirus pandemic, an administration official said on Thursday. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

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'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.

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'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.

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Key Pence aide diagnosed with coronavirus

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:39:18 -0400

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's press secretary, the wife of one of President Donald Trump's senior advisors, has tested positive for the coronavirus, the second White House staffer to be diagnosed with the illness. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

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Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the Ears

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Music Career Might Bring Ringing in the Ears
Category: Health News
Created: 11/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/25/2019 12:00:00 AM

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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 Paralyzed
Category: Health News
Created: 12/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 12/20/2019 12:00:00 AM

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Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Will Brushing and Flossing Protect You Against Stroke?
Category: Health News
Created: 2/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 2/14/2020 12:00:00 AM

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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 Condition
Category: Health News
Created: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/19/2019 12:00:00 AM

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How Dangerous Is Bariatric Surgery?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: How Dangerous Is Bariatric Surgery?
Category: Procedures and Tests
Created: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/18/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Is Thyroid Hormone Dangerously Overprescribed in Older Patients?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

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