Researchers observe protons 'playing hopscotch' in a high-pressure form of ice

An international team of researchers from University College Dublin (UCD) and University of Saskatchewan, Canada, have observed 'proton-hopping' movement in a high-pressure form of ice (Ice VII lattices).

Keep obesity at bay to stay safe from diabetes ITheHealthSite.com

Obese people are more than 5 times likely to develop diabetes in comparison to people with healthy body weight. Here's how to lose weight the right way.

Kenya announces 72 new cases of Covid19; gov't introduces new safety guideline

Death toll rises to 52

An under-researched mechanism in the fast-moving field of epigenetics

A key epigenetic mark can block the binding of an important gene regulatory protein, and therefore prohibit the gene from being turned off, a new UNSW study in CRISPR-modified mice—published this month ...

Genetic discovery sheds light on sodium accumulation in barley crops

An international team of scientists have identified a naturally occurring gene variation that influences sodium content in barley crops. The finding could help to advance the development of barley varieties ...

Canada: Fatal Lyme carditis case shows need for awareness of unusual symptoms

Lyme disease can have unusual presentations. Physicians and the public should be aware of its different manifestations, as people spend more time outside in the warmer weather and as the areas in Canada where the black legged tick is found expand. Lyme disease can affect the heart (known as Lyme carditis), which can result in …

New database reveals plants' secret relationships with fungi

Leiden researchers have compiled information collected by scientists over the past 120 years into a database of plant-fungal interactions. This important biological data is now freely available for researchers ...

Early genome sequencing in India shows dominant Covid-19 strain matches global patterns

This subtype, called A2a, also shows a larger prevalence across the globe — crucial information for vaccine development and disease monitoring from Calcutta’s National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBG).

Sindh appeals to recovered coronavirus patients for plasma donations

Over a 100 patien­ts across the countr­y are in need of plasma therap­y, says Dr Tahir Shamsi­

21 Cases Of COVID-19 Recorded In Lang’ata As Toll Rises To 1,286

Coronavirus cases in Kenya have jumped to 12 after 72 individuals tested positive, health CAS Dr Mercy Mwangangi said.This was after testing a 2,711 sample size. Kenya has so far carried out a to

Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise to 1,286 [VIDEO]

She further revealed that the Ministry of Health had so far set up 20 testing laboratories in...

Beta Cephei-type pulsations detected in V453 Cygni

Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), astronomers have detected Beta Cephei-type pulsations in an eclipsing binary system known as V453 Cygni. The finding, detailed in a paper published ...

Could theorized Planet 9 be a primordial black hole? Researchers propose method to find out

There are eight classical planets in our solar system, from speedy Mercury to distant Neptune. There are also numerous dwarf planets, such as Pluto and Ceres. While we continue to find more dwarf planets, ...

Toxin family binds to sugar receptors on human cells to cause damage

New Griffith University research has found that sugars decorating human cells allow toxins, produced by disease-causing bacteria, to bind to human cells and cause damage or death.

Nanoscale optical pulse limiter facilitated by refractory metallic quantum wells

In the past several decades, physicists have conducted deep laboratory investigations into nonlinear optics, plasma physics and quantum science using advanced high-intensity, ultrashort-pulse lasers. ...

Coronavirus: Weston General Hospital halts admissions

Weston General Hospital has a high number of Covid-19 cases and has temporarily stopped accepting new patients.

3 ways to cut through brain fog and stress onset by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a productivity expert

Alain Hunkins has coached leadership at Walmart and Microsoft. He says upgrading these three daily habits will boost productivity and reduce stress.

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Business Insider - Alain Hunkins has coached leadership at Walmart and Microsoft. He says upgrading these three daily habits will boost productivity and reduce stress.. Read more at businessinsider.sg

3 ways to cut through brain fog and stress onset by the coronavirus pandemic, according to a productivity expert

When Suzanne got word that she’d be working from home in March, she was ecstatic. Suddenly, her commute time dropped from 75 minutes to 75 seconds. No more people stopping by her desk to ask her questions at random times. Finally, she’d make headway on the big projects that had been stuck on the back burner since last year.

How to safely handle delivery and takeout food

Everything you need to know about health and safety when it comes to ordering food during the coronavirus pandemic

COVID-19 complication for pregnant ladies! Placentas from positive women show injury, says study

The researchers from Northwestern University in the US said the findings, though early, could help inform how pregnant women should be clinically monitored during the pandemic.

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

BANGKOK (Reuters) - A researcher leading Thailand’s push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally.

Do doctors have an uncircumscribed duty to serve?

If doctors have a duty to provide care then what about the value of reciprocity: does society not have a duty to support those who assume the burden to buttress the public good?

Battling Covid-19: Denmark keen to share best practices with India

Both countries to share best practices, exchange information in medical research, testing kits, vaccine development

Applying physics to understanding the mystery of consciousness

An international study involving Monash physicists has cornered a new approach to measure consciousness, potentially changing our understanding complex neurological problems.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

Chief Scientist clashes with Lucy Turnbull over 'shipping sunshine'

Former Lord Mayor Lucy Turnbull and Chief Scientist Alan Finkel debated Australia's energy future on Q+A. They agreed on the end goal but not how to achieve it.

BREAKING UK coronavirus death toll hits 29,812 as 77 more die in hospitals

The number of people who have lost their lives from Covid-19 while in clinical settings in the UK continues to grow, while the daily death rate from the disease is falling over time

Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town

ANTANANARIVO (Madagascar), May 25 — Madagascar’s government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus. Madagascar’s cabinet held a special meeting yesterday to...

Madagascar sends troops, doctors to virus-hit eastern town

Madagascar's government has announced it will dispatch troops and doctors to an eastern town after several bodies were found in the streets and where two people died from the novel coronavirus.

FALSE: Madagascar President says WHO offered $20M to poison virus cure

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina did not make this accusation

How SpaceX and NASA are launching astronauts into space during a pandemic

Kennedy Space Center is closed to the public for the launch

COVID-19 vaccine: India to begin clinical trials in 3-5 months

New Delhi: Four out of the 14 COVID-19 vaccine candidates from India may enter the clinical trial stage in the next three-five months, Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan said yesterday. In an online interaction with BJP Spokesperson G.V.L. Narasimha Rao, Dr. Vardhan said the entire world was working on developing a vaccine to halt the...

Coronavirus: Central Government plans to speed access to global vaccine

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Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

BANGKOK, May 25 — A researcher leading Thailand’s push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand’s government announced last week its plans to have a...

Thai researcher eyes affordable, accessible coronavirus vaccine for SE Asia

A researcher leading Thailand's push to manufacture a coronavirus vaccine says its aim is to make it cost-effective and accessible to Southeast Asia, and play a part in preventing a supply shortage globally. Thailand's government announced last week its plans to have a vaccine ready for deployment

China's 'Bat Woman': Coronavirus is just tip of the iceberg

Research into viruses needs scientists and governments to be transparent, says Shi

Xi Jinping to Coronavirus Origin Province: Fix 'Weak Links' in Public Health

Chinese dictator Xi Jinping once again made public remarks admitting major shortcomings in Communist Party public health management.

Lviv launches high accuracy antibody testing, using ELISA method

The first batch of ELISA tests are being provided to paramedics at the city's medical emergency hospital.

STC first in MENA to join GSMA APAC IoT Partnership Program

Mubadala Healthcare and Strata Manufacturing (Strata) are collaborating to manufacture essential medical supplies and support the fight against COVID-19, utilizing additive manufacturing to produce intubation capsules, face shields and ear guards.

UN virus therapy trial pauses hydroxychloroquine testing

WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that in light of a paper published last week in the Lancet that showed people taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems, there would be “a temporary pause” on the hydroxychloroquine arm of its global clinical trial.

No need for staff self isolation over COVID-19 patient - NAUTH

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Anambra State has allayed fears over the reported first recorded case...

COVID-19: Nnamdi Azikiwe varsity hospital records first case

Authorities of the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi, have confirmed one case of coronavirus. The patient has been moved to isolation.

Plastics bans, environmental monitoring get short shrift during pandemic

More single-use items are being used over fears of spreading COVID-19

The 12 questions earth scientists should ask in the next 10 years

The National Science Foundation should invest in new initiatives, partnerships and infrastructure to answer 12 priority research questions relevant to society in the next decade, according to a new report ...

Khaliah Guillory: the black woman who founded a Nap Bar for workers

Khaliah Guillory, an award-winning speaker, filmmaker and philanthropist founded Nap Bar, the first white glove, self-care napping experience in Texas.

I Traveled To Texas During The Pandemic To Provide Abortion Care. Here's What I Saw.

Closing clinics, banning telehealth and enforcing waiting periods is dangerous and burdensome at any time, but especially during this pandemic.

Jipmer to step up tele-consultation outpatient services

Outpatient services across 13 specialties to be expanded

Fast, accurate way to check peanut plants for healthy traits

The lengthy process of breeding better peanut plants can be sped up by using a biophysics technique, Raman spectroscopy.

Director of the Lance Armstrong ESPN documentary said the only way to get him to open up was to have him exercise before an interview

In the 18 months director Marina Zenovich spent following Lance Armstrong around for the ESPN documentary “Lance,” there was one truth she found out very quickly: You have to let Armstrong have a good workout before you can expect to get anything out of him in an interview.

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Three Cases Of Covid-19 Confirmed In Kisumu County – Governor Nyong’o

Three cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) have been confirmed in Kisumu County, Governor Peter Anyang Nyong'o said on Monday.In a statement to newsrooms, the county boss said that the three

Watch a US Navy battleship take down a drone with a laser

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Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations ‘until vaccine found’

ULAANBAATAR, May 25 — Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said today, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come. Wedged between Russia and China, landlocked Mongolia on March 12 become one of the first...

Mongolia to maintain strict virus regulations 'until vaccine found'

Mongolia will maintain strict coronavirus regulations until a vaccine is found, the prime minister said Monday, raising the prospect of the country being locked down for months to come.

Ford slams actions of 'reckless' people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.

Ford urges people who packed into Trinity Bellwoods Park to get tested for COVID-19

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is asking everyone who ignored physical distancing rules at a Toronto park this weekend to get tested for COVID-19 while slamming their “reckless” behaviour.

Govt. to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ if Corona cases rise rapidly: Health Minister

Chitradurga: Amid concerns over rising COVID-19 cases in the State, Health Minister B. Sriramulu said that the State Government is planning to set up ‘Open Hospitals’ since there are indications of a rapid spurt  of the deadly pandemic in June and July. Speaking to presspersons at Molakalmuru in the district, which Constituency he represents in...

Electronic Waste, A Brighter Future

With the worldwide use of consumer electronics on the rise, the amount of waste generated as these products fail and break down over time is only going to increase. By the end of this year globally mankind will have generated an estimated 50 million tons of e-waste and will be set to increase that 5% on the year for the foreseeable future.

Harm Reduction Coordinator faces major challenges during pandemic

‘We lost sight of the folks we love and work with and weren’t able to support them in traditional ways anymore’

BEYOND LOCAL: Benefits of gardening, growing your own food, during pandemic and beyond

City gardeners are dependent on wild insects to make their gardens thrive

IMAGE to manage biomedical waste at exam centres

Teachers on school exam duty asked to use surgical gloves

Kerala reports 49 new covid-19 cases

The fresh covid-19 cases also include two prisoners.Hundreds of police personnel and a magistrate who were in contact with the two prisoners were put in home quarantine

"Is this normal?" What happens when family members reunite and fall in love.

"This is weird, but it won't stop. It won't go away."

A model that estimates tactile properties of surfaces by analyzing images

The ability to estimate the physical properties of objects is of key importance for robots, as it allows them to interact more effectively with their surrounding environment. In recent years, many robotics ...

Covid-19: Sorry, no Raya visitors, says former patient

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Despite the government’s permission for home visits during the first day of Eid yesterday, a former Covid-19 patient decided to keep visitors at bay, throughout Syawal for safety reasons. Reza Huzairi Zainuddin, 41, said although he has recovered, he is taking...

2 more test positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, total cases 34

Nagaland Page is an English newspaper published from Dimapur, Nagaland.

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste

CDC warns of aggressive cannibal rats facing shortage of garbage to eat

Officials say rats have resorted to open warfare and eating their young as closures reduce edible waste * Coronavirus – latest global updatesThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has warned of “unusual or aggressive” behavior in American rats as a consequence of more than two months of human

12 People Seek Treatment After Consuming Poisonous Foods Linked With DP Ruto

Kiambu governor James Nyoro has condemned the distribution of poisonous food stuffs to residents on Sunday.Speaking on Monday, the county boss said the relief food had been distributed to Karai an

Italy to recruit army of 60,000 volunteers to enforce social distancing rules

Italy wants to recruit an army of 60,000 volunteers to help enforce social distancing rules, amid fears that a second wave of infections could be looming. The volunteers would not have any policing powers but would patrol piazzas, parks, playgrounds, markets, bar areas and beaches, asking people not

Italy to recruit 60,000 volunteers as social distancing monitors

Italy is planning to send out into the streets some 60,000 volunteers to tell people to keep respecting social distancing rules in the

Australia's life expectancy stagnates, inequality widens

Growing socioeconomic and geographical inequalities are contributing to a stagnation of Australian life expectancy, new research published in Australian Population Studies shows.

Three more coronavirus deaths in region but IT problem means cases unreported for 10 hours

A further three coronavirus patients have been confirmed to have died in hospitals across the Black Country, Birmingham and Staffordshire.

Silver linings have appeared from life under coronavirus

Common sense lessons have emerged out of this pain. If they stay with us, we will be doubly lucky.

Silver linings have appeared from life under coronavirus

Common sense lessons have emerged out of this pain. If they stay with us, we will be doubly lucky.

17-year-old boy becomes Georgia’s youngest coronavirus victim

A 17-year-old boy has become the youngest to die of coronavirus in Georgia, officials have revealed. The unidentified teen was listed Sunday as part of the Georgia Emergency Management Agency’s

Deadline extended for Vyttila, Kundannoor flyovers

The commissioning date of the Vyttila flyover has been extended yet again to 31 August, exceeding the original date of May 2019 by 15 months.Similarly, the PWD has set June 30 as the revised date to c

Virus casts shadow on Eid as cases surge by daily record; deaths top 500

The COVID-19 outbreak has put a further damper on muted Eid-ur-Fitr celebrations in Bangladesh after another 1,975 people tested positive for the infection, the most for a single day, taking the official caseload to 35,585..

Netherlands can continue 5G rollout, court rules

The Dutch State can continue to auction off the frequencies for the rollout of 5G, the court in The Hague ruled in a lawsuit filed by action group Stop 5GNL. According to the court, there is no

No New Cases Of COVID-19

Once again, there are no new cases of COVID-19 to report in New Zealand today.

South Korea to require masks on transit, flights

Loyal dog waited at hospital for three months after owner died from coronavirus

Seven-year-old 'Xiao Bao' waited in the lobby at Taikang Hospital in Wuhan, after his elderly owner was admitted at the height of the coronavirus pandemic in February

Still Trying to Find the Best Face Mask For Your Workouts? Try These Breathable Styles

When you're working out, your face mask needs to be equally breathable and protective. Try these styles, made of 100 percent cotton.

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

3D printers are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic

Inside the DIY movement to 3D print personal protective equipment during COVID-19.

Ivory Coast children head back to school after virus shutdown

Thousands of children in face masks flocked back to school in Ivory Coast on Monday after the country became one of the first in West Africa to restart lessons after a two-month coronavirus shutdown. With a total of 2,376 cases and dozens of new infections each day, Ivory Coast has yet to contain the

Education Department’s app, website to aid CET, NEET students

Mysore/Mysuru: GetCETgo – Online CET and NEET Crash Course 2020, content powered by Deeksha, is a Government of Karnataka initiative to help all students of Karnataka prepare for CET 2020 and NEET 2020. Comprehensive study material in the form of Synopsis, Practice Questions, Chapter-wise Tests, Mock Tests and Revision Videos are available free to all...

NYSC to issue certificates to outgoing corps members at local govt councils – Official

In keeping with the COVID-19 protocol of social and physical distancing to contain the spread of the virus, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)...

UK Lockdown Adviser: Cummings Controversy Could Mean More Coronavirus Deaths

Cummings travelled to County Durham in March to self-isolate with his family, allegedly because he feared he and his wife would be unable to care for their son, despite...

Shouting and singing in crowds help Covid-19 spread, top immunologist says

Professor Luke O'Neill said studies continue to show that there is a much higher risk of catching the virus indoors rather than outdoors

Premier Ford to make announcement today alongside Ontario’s associate minister of small business

Premier Doug Ford will be making an announcement in Toronto this afternoon alongside Ontario’s associate minister of small business and red tape reduction.

Savvy mum shows how to make 36 healthy meals for just £20

'You shouldn’t have to spend a fortune to lose weight.'

Italy to recruit 60,000 volunteers as social distancing monitors

Italy is planning to send out into the streets some 60,000 volunteers to tell people to keep respecting social distancing rules in the country’s...

Penney's Dundalk staff walking/cycling to Europe in aid of Cara Cancer Support - Talk of the Town

Penney’s staff from Dundalk are organising a walk/cycle to Europe in aid of Cara Cancer Support Centre. The distance is 4,700km and the group are aiming to achieve this within the next two weeks. A GoFundMe campaign has been set up to raise funds for Cara Cancer Support, which helps those living with cancer. Organiser...Read More→

Massive amount of drugs, alcohol and cash confiscated in Komatipoort

Drugs, alcohol and cash with an estimated street value of R10 million were confiscated this morning at the Lebombo Border Post.

Covid-19: Appreciate behind-the-scene role played by CPRC personnel during Raya, says Dr Noor Hisham

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Staff members from the Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) are among the behind-the-scene personnel who should be appreciated as they continue to work right through the festive period and sacrifice their family time, said Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor...

Guess the chocolate bar plus chocolate questions for your next virtual pub quiz

Do you know your chocolate?

Russia to build space station, saying ISS becoming obsolete

Russia plans to build a new space station because the current International Space Station will last only another decade at most, the head of...

KFC shares recipe to make ultimate fried chicken and cheese toastie from home – using just six ingredients

HAVE you been missing your fast food fix during lockdown? KFC has revealed how to make the ultimate fried chicken and melted cheese toastie from home – and it looks amazing. A twist on the cl…

Groundbreaking TV? Earthquake hits during Jacinda Ardern interview

An earthquake hit as New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern was being interviewed live on TV.

Nearly 9000 New Cases of Coronavirus Reported in Russia -

The total number of infected people exceeded 3,50,000 figure, with around 9,000 new cases of corona virus reported in Russia