ay Fifty Things We’ve Learned About the Earth Since the First Earth Day By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 11:20:27 +0000 On April 22, 1970, Americans pledged environmental action for the planet. Here’s what scientists and we, the global community, have done since Full Article
ay After the Dinosaur-Killing Impact, Soot Played a Remarkable Role in Extinction By www.smithsonianmag.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:00:00 +0000 The famous impact 66 million years ago kicked up soot into the atmosphere that played an even bigger role in blocking sunlight than experts had realized Full Article
ay Vitamin D levels appear to play role in COVID-19 mortality rates By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:13:53 EDT Researchers analyzed patient data from 10 countries. The team found a correlation between low vitamin D levels and hyperactive immune systems. Vitamin D strengths innate immunity and prevents overactive immune responses. The finding could explain several mysteries, including why children are unlikely to die from COVID-19. Full Article
ay A billion years missing from geologic record: Where it may have gone By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:07:04 EDT The geologic record is exactly that: a record. The strata of rock tell scientists about past environments, much like pages in an encyclopedia. Except this reference book has more pages missing than it has remaining. So geologists are tasked not only with understanding what is there, but also with figuring out what's not, and where it went. Full Article
ay Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:40:05 EDT Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer successfully manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy. Full Article
ay Prediction tool shows how forest thinning may increase Sierra Nevada snowpack By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 16:40:07 EDT Thinning the Sierra Nevada forest by removing trees by hand or using heavy machinery is one of the few tools available to manage forests. However, finding the best way to thin forests by removing select trees to maximize the forest's benefits for water quantity, water quality, wildfire risk and wildlife habitat remains a challenge for resource managers. Full Article
ay Blood thinners may improve survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:49:07 EDT Treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients with anticoagulants -- blood thinners that slow down clotting -- may improve their chances of survival, researchers report. The study could provide new insight on how to treat and manage coronavirus patients once they are admitted to the hospital. Full Article
ay Scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:29:19 EDT Scientists have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Full Article
ay Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections By www.sciencedaily.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:59:15 EDT With a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists have identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell. Full Article
ay Your letters for May 9, 2020 By leaderpost.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:00:03 +0000 I fear that once the restrictions are lifted, people will forget and life will continue as it had before, writes Terri Sleeva. Full Article Letters
ay Google delays Android 11 Beta, announces I/O replacement event for June 3 By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:23 +0000 Google I/O isn’t happening this year, but we’ll get all the normal info next month. Full Article Tech
ay The Sonos Arc is the long-awaited Playbar update with Dolby Atmos support By arstechnica.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:00:24 +0000 Arc brings a new design and feature set, while the Play:5 is now just the Five. Full Article Tech home theater smart speakers Sonos sonos arc sonos five sonos sub
ay Roku’s 4K HDR Streaming Stick+ is on sale for $39 today By arstechnica.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:20:50 +0000 Dealmaster also has deals on Kindles, our top Thunderbolt 3 dock, and more. Full Article Tech dealmaster
ay Robots to the rescue! Arizona students in lockdown will still get their graduation day By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:24:26 -0400 Juili Kale's dreams to receive her master's degree diploma in a ceremony cheered on by her family were dashed by the coronavirus - until robots came to the rescue. Full Article technologyNews
ay Google announces company holiday on May 22 to stem virus burnout By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:05:43 -0400 Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article technologyNews
ay California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:40:36 -0400 Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday. Full Article technologyNews
ay SpaceX to bring astronauts to short-handed Space Station for longer stay By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 20:37:16 -0400 Two NASA astronauts gearing up to ride SpaceX's new space taxi will now be on a mission planned to last more than a month, instead of a week, to help the short-handed crew aboard the International Space Station, the U.S. space agency said on Friday. Full Article scienceNews
ay How do koalas drink? Not the way you might think By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 18:55:40 -0400 Scientists have solved a lingering mystery about koala behavior - how these tree-dwelling marsupials native to Australia consume enough water to live. Full Article scienceNews
ay Kremlin says U.S. moon mining proposals need thorough legal analysis By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 07:50:42 -0400 The Kremlin on Wednesday said a U.S.-proposed legal blueprint for mining on the moon would need to be analysed thoroughly to check if it complies with international law. Full Article scienceNews
ay Soccer: Will the player of the future be 'plant-based'? By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:14:46 -0400 The days of English football's once notorious drinking culture are long gone and few professionals would now list the once obligatory 'steak and chips' as their favourite meal but things are moving to a different level entirely when it comes to what players used to call 'looking after yourself'. Full Article scienceNews
ay Green hydrogen's time has come, say advocates eying post-pandemic world By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 06:51:23 -0400 Hydrogen has long been touted as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. Now, as major economies prepare green investments to kickstart growth, advocates spy a golden chance to drag the niche energy into the mainstream of a post-pandemic world. Full Article scienceNews
ay Abbott coronavirus test is accurate; infected mother's breast milk may protect infants By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:36:57 -0400 The following is a brief roundup of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Full Article scienceNews
ay Armstrong says closing gap on Contador a tough task By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:03:38 +0530 Lance Armstrong said he will take on the Tour de France this year as a better cyclist but is unsure if he can close the gap on reigning champion Alberto Contador. Full Article worldOfSport
ay Alpine skiing - Guay snatches super-G World Cup title By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:18:00 +0530 Canada's Erik Guay won the final super-G of the season to snatch the Alpine ski World Cup title on Thursday. Full Article worldOfSport
ay Musicals out, one-man plays in: Broadway gets creative waiting for show to go on By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 14:42:59 -0400 Television can fake it, movie audiences can wear masks, but a live theatre performance like "Romeo and Juliet" needs real actors kissing and fighting rivals in front of real people. Full Article entertainmentNews
ay Steve Carell? Real U.S. Space Force chief wanted Bruce Willis to play him By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 15:34:54 -0400 The real chief of the U.S. Space Force said on Wednesday he had hoped actor Bruce Willis would have played him on the upcoming Netflix show lampooning the military's newest branch of service - instead of comic actor Steve Carell. Full Article entertainmentNews
ay Opera star sings Britain's VE Day hits from an empty Albert Hall By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 10:16:00 -0400 Welsh mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins will stream a concert from an empty Royal Albert Hall on Friday evening, as locked-down Britain marks the 75th anniversary of "Victory in Europe" Day. Full Article entertainmentNews
ay California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 19:40:36 -0400 Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday. Full Article businessNews
ay No 'V'-shape return from devastating U.S. job loss, Fed policymakers say By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 05:14:26 -0400 As many parts of the world's biggest economy begin to reopen after weeks of stay-at-home orders that slowed the spread of the coronavirus but gutted jobs, Americans should not expect a quick return to growth, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Friday. Full Article businessNews
ay Government urges UK to stick to social distancing rules over Easter break and 'stay the course' in coronavirus battle By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T09:34:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay 'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T08:56:00Z Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ay Dominic Raab says coronavirus lockdown 'not done yet' as he urges Brits to 'keep going' with social distancing this Easter By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T15:20:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Three junior doctors inundated with offers for new home after south London landlord 'not happy to let them stay' By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T14:08:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 update HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Coronavirus deaths to continue to rise 'for two weeks' even after intensive care admissions start to drop, top Government adviser says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T16:39:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Dominic Raab fails to confirm whether NHS staff on frontline of coronavirus battle will receive pay rise By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T19:07:30Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
ay Manchester pays tribute to NHS staff with road markings near Nightingale field hospital By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T20:20:52Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Black and Asian coronavirus patients 'may be at higher risk of more severe illness', experts say By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T19:56:00Z Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here Full Article
ay Wonderful moment violinist plays 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' in south London during Clap for Carers tribute By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T21:02:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay UK weather forecast: Britain to see mix of sunshine and April showers over Easter Bank Holiday weekend By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T08:09:00Z Temperatures in parts of Britain are likely to soar to 24C over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, but the sunshine could be interrupted by some April showers. Full Article
ay Phyllis Lyon death: Civil rights pioneer and face of gay marriage dies aged 95 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T06:44:10Z Gay rights pioneer Phyllis Lyon has died aged 95. Full Article
ay Deputy headteacher walks five miles a day to deliver free packed lunches to children By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-09T10:15:00Z Follow our LIVE updates about the coronavirus outbreak here Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Police officer tells dad he can't play with his kids in his own front garden By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T11:18:43Z Full Article
ay UK 'must not ruin' coronavirus lockdown progress over Bank Holiday weekend as Boris Johnson 'rests up' after leaving intensive care By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T07:58:00Z Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay RMT union boss Steve Hedley suspended after saying he would 'throw a party' if Boris Johnson died of coronavirus By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T14:35:41Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay 'Coronavirus curve beginning to bend' as UK's hard work 'pays off', deputy chief medical officer says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T16:31:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms Full Article
ay Mother pays heartbreaking tribute to 'bubbly' daughter who died suddenly at home aged 35 By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-10T17:44:00Z A mother has paid a heartbreaking tribute to her "bubbly" 35-year-old daughter who was found dead at her home as a man arrested on suspicion of murder was released without charge. Full Article
ay Coronavirus vaccine could be available for public by September, Oxford professor says By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T06:29:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ay Easter weekend will be 'test of resolve' as ministers beg Britons to stay at home despite soaring temperatures amid coronavirus lockdown By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T07:20:03Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article
ay London bus workers to receive sick pay from day one amid coronavirus outbreak By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T08:30:00Z Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Full Article
ay Happy Birthday Brenda! Richard Osman's mother inundated with wishes as she celebrates 78th birthday in isolation By www.standard.co.uk Published On :: 2020-04-11T09:49:29Z Follow our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: the symptoms Full Article