Coronavirus patients treated with plasma from people who recovered from the infection are nearly TWICE as likely to survive than those who didn’t get the experimental treatment, study finds Convalescent plasma therapy is when the liquid portion of blood is taken from a recovered coronavirus patient It is transferred into a sick patient in hopes … Read more
Volvo will place electronic speed limiters in all of its new cars to prevent drivers from going faster than 112mph, and parents will be able to limit top speeds even further for their teens Every new Volvo sold will now have an electronic speed limiter The device will ensure cars never travel above 112mph to … Read more
Cunning bumblebees help plants produce flowers by nibbling away on their leaves in way that speeds up blooming, according to a new report. Bumblebees that wake up earlier in the year than normal due to climate change face a scarcity of pollen because flowers are yet to bloom, European researchers claim. They therefore bite the … Read more
Apple releases iOS 13.5 software update featuring support for its coronavirus contact-tracing system and a new way to unlock your iPhone while wearing a face mask iOS 13.5 sends users wearing protective masks straight to the passcode screen Before this Face ID had failed repeatedly before users could access their iPhone The update could prove safer … Read more
Hurricanes are getting faster and more dangerous due to climate change – with wind speeds of over 115mph 15 per cent more likely than 40 years ago Researchers examined 40 years of hurricane and climate data for their study They found the maximum sustained wind speed was up 8 per cent per decade The team … Read more
Researchers build the world’s fastest ‘soft’ robot, which can travel more than THREE TIMES faster than the previous record holder using movements that mimic a cheetah Researchers at North Carolina State University built a new ‘soft’ robot using silicone bands to mimic the gait of a cheetah It’s just 2.7 inches long but travels nearly … Read more
A new third type of test may offer a simpler way for healthcare workers to identify positive coronavirus cases. The two tests most commonly used are a PCR test, which looks for the virus’ genetic material to see if someone is currently infected, and an antibody test, which sees if someone has been infected in … Read more
Germany will review its coronavirus lockdown measures next week to see what impact they’ve had on infections after a recent rise in cases, Angela Merkel’s chief of staff has said. The German Chancellor is in talks today with regional leaders about loosening measures further – including reopening schools and allowing sports teams to train – … Read more
Women’s blood vessels AGE faster than men’s which increases their risk of heart diseases at a younger age, study claims Women aged 30 with high blood pressure ‘more likely to have heart disease’ This is because their blood vessels and arteries are less efficient at that age Authors of study say finding may reshape way doctors assess heart … Read more
Scientists find time passes nanoseconds faster at the top of skyscrapers than on the ground Researchers in Japan climbed the Tokyo Skytree to measure the passage of time They found that time passed four nanoseconds faster at the top of the tower The Skytree is the world’s tallest building, measuring 2,080 feet tall Previous research … Read more