Gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been ‘put on lockdown’ amid fears that they might also be able to catch the coronavirus. The move has seen gorilla tourism suspended for present and the closure of sanctuaries for other apes — including orangutans, which are also endangered. While habitat loss and … Read more
Emissions Carbon dioxide Carbon dioxide (CO2) is one of the biggest contributors to global warming. After the gas is released into the atmosphere it stays there, making it difficult for heat to escape – and warming up the planet in the process. It is primarily released from burning fossil fuels such as coal, oil and … Read more
Coronavirus ‘harms the brain and nervous system of HALF of severely ill patients and a third of all cases’ — causing symptoms such as stumbling, slurred speech and seizures Neurologists studied 214 patients treated for coronavirus in Wuhan, China Of these people, 36.4 per cent were found to have brain and nerve symptoms Identifying these symptoms … Read more
Americans are increasingly being spotted wearing face masks in public amid the coronavirus pandemic, as are people are around the globe. Soon, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) may advise all Americans to cover their faces when they leave the house, the Washington Post reported. The agency is weighing that recommendation after initially … Read more
Ants can’t be fooled: Scientists discover the insects use their memory to help them avoid traps and predators the second time around Ants usually find their way back to their nests by following trails of pheromones Researchers tested how the insects would react when a pit was dug in the trail They found the ants fell … Read more
Facebook adds ‘Quiet Mode’ to help users take a break from the app while they’re stuck at home during coronavirus lockdown Quiet Mode looks to help users take a break from Facebook It will focus on helping people who are stuck at home in lockdown Users can set a timer for how long they want … Read more
Air pollution over the northeast region of the US has declined as millions living in the area are forced into lockdown to limit the spread of the coronavirus . NASA satellite images show a 30 percent reduction in atmospheric nitrogen dioxide compared with the same period last year. The pollution stems from the burning of … Read more
Google unveils virtual braille keyboard for Android that makes phones accessible to the blind and those with low vision without additional hardware A new virtual keyboard lets the visually impaired type on Android using braille The tool can be used to type text messages or emails It does away with the need for clunky external … Read more
US warns researchers against studying bats citing concerns that they could spread coronavirus to North American species and trigger another wave of the infection US government officials have suspended all bat research during COVID-19 They fear humans could pass the virus to bats, making the pandemic harder to contain and eventually eliminate Bats are common … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iOS 14 may let users sample apps before they buy them by scanning QR codes The feature was discovered in early builds of Apple’s iOS 14 It would allow users to scan QR codes or tap links to get app previews Once scanned or tapped, the link would display a card-style dynamic preview It … Read more