More than 420 days have passed since the World Health Organisation declared that a strange new disease killing people in a central Chinese city was sufficiently alarming to be declared a global health emergency. The UN body, when making that historic statement last January, praised China for its leadership, its commitment to transparency, its sharing … Read more
Two-thirds of disease experts believe coronavirus variants will render vaccines ineffective within one year, a new survey finds. Conducted by the People’s Vaccine Alliance, about 66 percent of epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease specialists say they think that within 12 months, the virus will mutate to such a degree that first-generation vaccines will be useless … Read more
Two-thirds of disease experts believe coronavirus variants will render vaccines ineffective within one year, a new survey finds. Conducted by the People’s Vaccine Alliance, about 66 percent of epidemiologists, virologists and infectious disease specialists say they think that within 12 months, the virus will mutate to such a degree that first-generation vaccines will be useless … Read more
A young brown bear became a social media sensation in 2019 when it approached a snowboarder at a California ski resort, but the fearless behavior also sparked an investigation among scientist. The cub was analyzed by wildlife officials who determined its dog-like behavior was due to a lethal disease that caused its brain to become … Read more
As the working world prepares to reopen, and businesses implement new safety measures to be Covid-19 safe, it’s key to get your mind ready too. Over the past 12 months, working from home has meant we have not been able to have chit chat or communicate in the same way we did pre-lockdown. We’ve all … Read more
Smart doorbells are ‘affluence cues’ that could INCREASE the chances of a break-in, experts warn Experts say the doorbells are used to target properties with high-value items Research by Cranfield University found burglars can hack into the technology Smart doorbell provider insists device helps people protect their homes By Jake Ryan Published: 02:09 BST, 28 … Read more
Mapping Zealandia: Scientists are exploring the sea floor off the coast of Australia in the hopes of unravelling the mystery of Earth’s ‘hidden’ eighth continent that sank into the sea 23 million years ago The ‘lost’ continent of Zealandia was first identified by geologists back in 2014 Australian and US experts mapped the depths across Zealandia’s … Read more
Saturn’s moon Enceladus has ‘churning’ ocean currents buried beneath its 12 miles of ice, according to a new study. It’s already known that Enceladus – one of Saturn’s 82 moons – hides water beneath its shiny, icy surface. But experts at California Institute of Technology (Caltech) think ocean currents are flowing on Enceladus a bit like those near … Read more
Mapping Zealandia: Scientists are exploring the sea floor off the coast of Australia in the hopes of unravelling the mystery of Earth’s ‘hidden’ eighth continent that sank into the sea 23 million years ago The ‘lost’ continent of Zealandia was first identified by geologists back in 2014 Australian and US experts mapped the depths across Zealandia’s … Read more
Prince Harry landed work in US after being given special visa for people with ‘extraordinary ability’, experts claim The Duke of Sussex now has two jobs and TV and radio projects in the US As a British citizen, Harry was not automatically entitled to seek employment He could have obtained an O-1 visa for people … Read more