Scientists who handle some of the most deadly substances in the world have described the ‘trepidation’ they felt when starting to research coronavirus. The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) at the secretive Porton Down, near Salisbury, has been helping in the fight against the disease ever since the pandemic began. Founded in 1916, the … Read more
Secretive Porton Down scientists trial smart watch and other wearable tech that will be able to tell you if you have caught Covid Porton Down been researching if smartwatches could help detect coronavirus Analysing data from the sensors, such as heart rate and blood oxygen levels Hoping to identify patterns in those with coronavirus to … Read more
‘All these horrible new things’: Queen tells Porton Down professor that rising coronavirus infection rates ‘were expected really’ as she visits laboratory without mask The Queen and the Duke of Cambridge visited Porton Down laboratory today Her Majesty did not wear a mask, while others took Covid tests as a precaution Commenting on rising coronavirus … Read more