Experts today blamed the North of England’s rapidly rising coronavirus cases and hospital admissions on a number of factors unique to the region that have made it susceptible to a surge in the virus. The region is facing the imposition of stricter lockdown restrictions soon as the Government tries to balance fears over a surge … Read more
More than 100 children in care were imprisoned at home or in secure blocks under ‘deprivation of liberty’ orders, survey finds Survey found 134 children have been given ‘deprivation of liberty’ orders Orders mean they can be locked in homes or secure accommodation The number of orders has more than trebled in two years, according to figures … Read more
They may be a household irritant incessantly circling the fruit bowl – but scientists think the humble fruit fly may hold the key to treating sleep deprivation. When the 0.15-inch insects were denied sleep, a molecule called reactive oxidative species (ROS) began to build-up in their guts, and they all died after 20 days – … Read more