mp

Quantum jump tipping the balance

Measuring tiny differences in mass between different quantum states provides new insights into heavy atoms.




mp

Blood thinners may improve survival among hospitalized COVID-19 patients

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.




mp

Computer vision helps scientists study lithium ion batteries

New machine learning methods bring insights into how lithium ion batteries degrade, and show it's more complicated than many thought.




mp

Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread

A new study finds that temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect.




mp

The role of European policy for improving power plant fuel efficiency

A new study investigates the impact of the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), the largest international cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions in the world, on power plant fuel efficiency.




mp

Employment plunges 53K in Saskatchewan from March to April

The plunge in jobs was 73,800 relative to February, but Saskatchewan saw a shallower decline than any other province as COVID-19 devastates labour markets across Canada.




mp

Google Meet, Google’s Zoom competitor, gets wider Gmail integration

Consumer Gmail users are seeing a "Google Meet" section in the sidebar.




mp

Facebook to allow employees to work remotely until year end

Facebook Inc said on Friday it would allow its workers who are able to work remotely to do so until the end of the year as the coronavirus pandemic forces governments to extend stay-at-home orders to curb the spread of the disease.




mp

WHO readies coronavirus app for checking symptoms, possibly contact tracing

The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to launch an app this month to enable people in under-resourced countries to assess whether they may have the novel coronavirus, and is considering a Bluetooth-based contact tracing feature too, an official told Reuters on Friday.




mp

Google announces company holiday on May 22 to stem virus burnout

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.




mp

Exclusive: Trump administration drafting 'Artemis Accords' pact for moon mining - sources

The Trump administration is drafting a legal blueprint for mining on the moon under a new U.S.-sponsored international agreement called the Artemis Accords, people familiar with the proposed pact told Reuters.




mp

Loeb tops championship after Mexico victory

Six-times world champion Sebastien Loeb cruised to an easy victory in the Rally of Mexico on Sunday to move top of the drivers' standings after two races.




mp

Korean economy gets its skates on after Olympic medal haul

Kim Yuna's stunning win at last month's Winter Games will not only boost the career of the Olympic figure skating champion, it should help add several billion dollars to the South Korean economy.




mp

'Twilight' prequel book coming, written from vampire Edward's perspective

Author Stephenie Meyer thrilled fans of her best-selling "Twilight" novels on Monday by announcing she will release a prequel that explores the characters' love story from the perspective of vampire Edward Cullen.




mp

Opera star sings Britain's VE Day hits from an empty Albert Hall

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.




mp

Wirecard revamps management board amid probes

Wirecard Chief Executive Markus Braun apologised to shareholders on Friday as the company announced a reshuffle of its management board and appointed a new compliance officer, days after the hedge fund TCI demanded Braun's removal.




mp

Great Depression-like U.S. job losses, unemployment rate expected in April

The U.S. economy likely lost a staggering 22 million jobs in April, in what would be the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression and the starkest sign yet of how the novel coronavirus pandemic is battering the world's biggest economy.




mp

Coronavirus deals U.S. economy Great Depression-like job losses, high unemployment

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, laying bare both the economic and human tragedy wrought by the novel coronavirus pandemic.




mp

Trump 'torn' over U.S.-China trade deal as officials push to fulfill its terms

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he was "very torn" about whether to end the so-called Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal, just hours after top trade officials from both countries pledged to press ahead with implementing it despite coronavirus economic wreckage.




mp

Wall Street jumps as historic job losses fewer than feared

Major U.S. stock indexes jumped on Friday and logged solid gains for the week after data on historic job losses due to the coronavirus crisis showed they were slightly fewer than feared.




mp

NCAA president: Sports won't return until campuses reopen

College sports will not resume until all students are back on campus, NCAA president Mark Emmert said Friday.




mp

Government urges UK to stick to social distancing rules over Easter break and 'stay the course' in coronavirus battle

Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here




mp

'Open golf courses and private playing fields for safe exercise during coronavirus lockdown'

Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms




mp

Dominic Raab says coronavirus lockdown 'not done yet' as he urges Brits to 'keep going' with social distancing this Easter

Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Hackney stabbing: Boy, 16, seriously injured in 'senseless' attack

A 16-year-old boy has suffered serious injuries after he was stabbed in a "senseless" attack in north-east London.




mp

Man with 'devil gremlin' tattoo sought by police after teen dragged into bushes and raped in south-east London

A man with a 'devil gremlin' tattoo is being sought by police after a teen was dragged into the bushes and raped in south-east London.




mp

Three junior doctors inundated with offers for new home after south London landlord 'not happy to let them stay'

Follow our live Covid-19 update HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Coronavirus deaths to continue to rise 'for two weeks' even after intensive care admissions start to drop, top Government adviser says

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Many 'beginning to suffer' under coronavirus lockdown restrictions, poll suggests

Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here




mp

Police search for man after attempted rape of woman in Hoxton

Police are searching for a man they wish to speak to following the attempted rape of a woman in north-east London street.




mp

Black and Asian coronavirus patients 'may be at higher risk of more severe illness', experts say

Coronavirus: the symptoms Read our LIVE updates on the coronavirus here




mp

Boris Johnson's girlfriend Carrie Symonds tweets clapping emojis as UK hails NHS heroes for third week in Clap for Carers

The PM was moved out of intensive care on Thursday evening




mp

From the NHS frontline: I don't feel a hero but the clapping is amazing

Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms




mp

Wonderful moment violinist plays 'Somewhere over the Rainbow' in south London during Clap for Carers tribute

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Shocking footage shows thugs using coughing and spitting as coronavirus 'weapon' against police

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

New Zealand sees sex toy boom as major manufacturer declared 'essential service' during coronavirus lockdown

Covid-19: The symptoms Read our live blogs for updates here




mp

Son of NHS doctor Abdul Mabud Chowdhury 'proud' of dad for raising PPE concerns before he died

Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

MPs eligible for £10,000 grant from councils over constituency office closures during coronavirus lockdown

Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

UK coronavirus lockdown: What impact have restrictions had on health, family life, work and economy so far?

Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Cambridge Police slammed for checking 'non-essential aisles' in Tesco patrol during coronavirus lockdown

Follow our live coronavirus updates here Coronavirus: the symptoms




mp

Fiona Phillips opens up on 'horrible' coronavirus symptoms which left her bedridden

Read our live updates on coronavirus HERE Cornavirus: The symptoms




mp

Police officer tells dad he can't play with his kids in his own front garden




mp

Food For London Now: Elite personal trainer hosts online workout to boost Evening Standard campaign

You can donate here at: virginmoneygiving.com/fund/FoodforLondonNOW




mp

Man, 30, charged 'after having six free nights at hotel for NHS workers'

A man has been charged with fraud after allegedly spending six free nights at a hotel by claiming to be an NHS worker.




mp

Boris Johnson in 'very good spirits' amid coronavirus battle after leaving intensive care

The PM 'waved at doctors and nurses' when he was leaving intensive care Coronavirus: the symptoms Follow our live coronavirus updates here




mp

Compton crash: Cyclist in his 40s killed in collision with van

A cyclist has died after being involved in a collision with a van.




mp

UK 'must not ruin' coronavirus lockdown progress over Bank Holiday weekend as Boris Johnson 'rests up' after leaving intensive care

Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Man with Covid-19 symptoms jailed after coughing in NHS nurses' faces and urinating on hospital floor

Follow our live Covid-19 updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms




mp

Chief constable condemns man who bit policewoman during coronavirus lockdown as 'lowest of the low'

Read our live coronavirus updates HERE Coronavirus: The symptoms