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European coalition takes shape on coronavirus contact-tracing

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:36:19 -0400

A European coalition is forming around an approach to using smartphone technology to trace coronavirus infections which, it's hoped, will enable borders to reopen. Joe Davies reports.

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Reports of an insect apocalypse are overblown but still concerning

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 19:00:18 +0000

While an alarming 9 per cent of insects on land are being lost each decade, the state of the world’s insects is much more nuanced than warnings of an insect apocalypse

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Can virtual therapy help us cope with the coronavirus lockdown?

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:00:36 +0000

Many people are turning to virtual therapy and mental health apps to cope with the stress of the coronavirus pandemic, but they may not be as helpful as talking face to face

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Microwaved bamboo could be used to build super-strong skyscrapers

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:41:38 +0000

Bamboo is a renewable material that when microwaved becomes stronger by weight than steel or concrete – which could make it ideal for constructing buildings, cars and planes

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It’s impossible to predict if crucial Antarctic glacier will collapse

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:20:03 +0000

The Pine Island glacier has three tipping points that could lead to the collapse of the entire West Antarctic ice sheet, potentially raising sea levels by 3 metres over centuries

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Drinking coffee appears to cause epigenetic changes to your DNA

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 15:18:21 +0000

Coffee has been linked to changes on our DNA that affect how active certain genes are. The finding may help explain some of coffee's touted health benefits

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Notes from an Apocalypse review: A lively romp through the end of days

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

Mark O'Connell's book Notes from an Apocalypse is an exploration of doomsday preparation from Mars colonists to fallout shelter estate agents

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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

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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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A Japanese nuclear power plant created a habitat for tropical fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000

A small increase in water temperature near a Japanese nuclear power plant allowed tropical fish to colonise the area, suggesting global warming will drastically alter some marine ecosystems

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Avoid small caps but bet on REITs: advisor

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:19:25 -0400

Wealth Enhancement Group's Nicole Webb says small cap stocks make good bets emerging from a recession but not amid the current market volatility.

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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.

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U.S. job losses in April worst since Great Depression

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:05:19 -0400

The latest figures from the Labor Department released on Friday showed the U.S. economy losing 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression. Colette Luke has more.

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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 Approved
Category: Health News
Created: 11/26/2019 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 11/27/2019 12:00:00 AM

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A look at the ATM/PoS malware landscape from 2017-2019

By securelist.com
Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 10:00:07 +0000

Much like other areas of cybercrime, attackers only refine and grow their skillset for infecting ATM systems from year-to-year. So what does the ATM landscape look like as of 2020? Let’s take a look.

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APT trends report Q1 2020

By securelist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:00:13 +0000

For more than two years, the Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) at Kaspersky has been publishing quarterly summaries of advanced persistent threat (APT) activity. This is our latest installment, focusing on activities that we observed during Q1 2020.

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AHA News: How to Get the Most Out of Health Apps

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: AHA News: How to Get the Most Out of Health Apps
Category: Health News
Created: 4/23/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/24/2020 12:00:00 AM

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methimazole, Tapazole

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2019 00:00:00 PDT

Title: methimazole, Tapazole
Category: Medications
Created: 2/24/2001 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 10/15/2019 12:00:00 AM

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