Russian meddling, the virus, systemic racism — you name it.
Governors who reopened too soon are paying the price.
China imposes a national security law targeting freedom and crushing democracy in Hong Kong.
The numbers aren’t as bad as many would have you believe.
As the Trump campaign founders under the accumulated weight of the pandemic, the economic crisis, the mass protests and a Twitter account plugged straight into the president’s limbic system, I wonder: What if the parties mattered?
(Leopoldina) In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, mobile software applications have been developed worldwide. Such apps are part of a wider array of digital tools for the prevention and control of infectious diseases. Which technical questions occur in the development of these apps? What ethical aspects must be considered? How can these apps be helpful in the relaxation of restrictions on public and economic life?
(University of California - Riverside) UC Riverside scientists have found the first substance capable of controlling Citrus Greening Disease, which has devastated citrus farms in Florida and also threatens California. UCR has entered into an exclusive, worldwide license agreement with Invaio Sciences, ensuring this new treatment is distributed where it's needed.
Microalgae could provide an alternative source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids for humans while also being more environmentally friendly to produce than popular fish species. This is the result of a new study by scientists from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU). The study was recently published in the Journal of Applied Phycology and offers an initial indication of the environmental effects of producing microalgae in Germany.
An increase in carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to 5 million cars a year has been caused by the loss of seagrass meadows around the Australian coastline since the 1950s.PhD student Cristian Salinas from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Western Australia calculated that around 161,150 hectares of seagrass have been lost from Australian coasts since the 1950s. This has resulte in a 2 per cent increase in annual carbon dioxide emissions from land-use change.
Fifteen years ago a large population study from Denmark found a significantly increased risk of cerebral palsy in infants born as a result of assisted reproduction. Although the absolute risk was small, such studies at this time made cerebral palsy the greatest developmental birth defect risk associated with IVF, and a concern in its overall safety profile.
Moon Alert
Caution! Avoid shopping or making important decisions all day. (Yikes!) The moon is in Aquarius.
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Although this is a lovely day to enjoy the company of others, it’s a poor day to make important decisions or agree to anything important. Restrict your spending to food, gas and entertainment. Postpone shopping until tomorrow.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
You are the financial wizard of the zodiac, so it’s important to know this is a poor day to spend money. Читать дальше...
CHE Adams wants to put his tough start to life at Saints behind him and hopes to embark on a scoring run before the season’s over.
NEIL WARNOCK remains confident he will guide Middlesbrough to safety in the final five games of the season, but even if he staves off the threat of relegation from the Championship, the much-travelled manager admits the club needs “restructuring” this summer.
No matter how close parks are to home, perceptions of park-centered crime may keep New Yorkers from using them.
A simple measuring tape could be the key to identifying which children could developneurological and developmental abnormalities from Zika virus exposure during gestation.This is according to an invited commentary published July 7 in JAMA Network Open andwritten by Sarah Mulkey, M.D., Ph.D., prenatal-neonatal neurologist in the Division ofPrenatal Pediatrics at Children's National Hospital.
Research published in the journal Microbial Genomics describes how national surveillance systems can be linked with the UK Biobank. This pooled data could then be used to understand how genetics and other epidemiological factors impact risk of developing severe infection.
Microplastic fiber pollution in the ocean impacts larval lobsters at each stage of their development, according to new research. A study published in the Marine Pollution Bulletin reports that the fibers affect the animals' feeding and respiration, and they could even prevent some larvae from reaching adulthood.
Michael Peck
Security, Asia
Indian F-35s would send a message to China and Pakistan.
Key Point: An Indian purchase would face numerous obstacles.
Is India really getting ready to buy the F-35?
Indian media reported back in 2018 that the Indian Air Force has asked Lockheed Martin to brief it on the capabilities of the F-35. Yet it's not clear if this is true, or even whether an F-35 is on the horizon.
"The IAF top brass is formally requesting for a classified briefing by the F-35’s prime builder... Читать дальше...
The Government keeps saying they just need more time to achieve their goals. Well one of those goals was to end homelessness and you can see what they have achieved in two and a half years. Just imagine what they could do with three more years! Tags: homeless, housing
PLANE seats are often the most popular topic when it comes to booking flights and certain seats are more popular than others due to customers wants and needs. But what is the best plane seat to choose for comfort and to avoid a bumpy flight?
‘The New Parisienne’ explores the impact that the women of Paris have had on the rapidly evolving culture of their city.
The coronavirus shot you ultimately get probably won't last a lifetime.
The views of commercial property brokers in Johannesburg, Tshwane, Ethekwini, Cape Town and Nelson Mandela Bay were sampled for the survey.
Internet companies say they will temporarily block Hong Kong authorities from accessing user data