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The Moon Pays a Spring Visit To Virgo

An anonymous reader shares a report: The moon visits one of the spring constellations this week by traveling through the faint constellation of Virgo, the virgin. On 1 and 2 June, our natural satellite will pass close to Virgo's only bright star, Spica. Memorise its position and then return in the d...

25 May 11:30 science.slashdot.org 3975130317110003827.html
Medieval cemetery discovered under a Berlin car park reveals its original residents’ lives were plagued by conflict, disease and poor diets

The remains were unearthed in Petriplatz, near the former St Peter's Church in the town of Colln. Buried between 1047 and 1299 AD, they showed signs of scurvy and tuberculosis.

25 May 12:49 Mail Online 124328112345439308.html
Texas Instruments Makes It Harder to Run Programs on its Calculators

An anonymous reader quotes Engadget: Texas Instruments' graphing calculators have a reputation as hobbyist devices given their program support, but they just lost some of their appeal. Cemetech has learned (via Linus Tech Tips) that Texas Instruments is pulling support for assembly- and C-based pro...

25 May 07:34 science.slashdot.org 3975130317028366975.html
SpaceX’s first astronaut launch breaking ground with new look: ‘It is really neat’

The first astronauts launched by SpaceX are breaking new ground for style by unveiling hip spacesuits, gull-wing Teslas and even a sleek rocketship with a black and white trim.

25 May 11:52 Fox News 7362823821147783092.html
Ultra-rare white grizzly bear spotted near tourist resort in Banff National Park in ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

An ultra rare white grizzly bear has been spotted near a tourist resort in Banff National Park in Canada, a 'once-in-a-lifetime' phenomenon caused by a recessive gene in the bears.

25 May 16:20 Mail Online 124328110762939019.html
New Study Categorizes All The Unexplainable Experiences Produced By Psychedelic Drugs

Psychedelics drugs are increasingly being studied for their potential to treat depression and other mental health issues, although little attention has bee

25 May 18:52 IFLScience 242791749725565663.html
Virgin Orbit loses its first rocket shortly after engine ignition

“An anomaly then occurred early in first stage flight.”

25 May 21:54 Ars Technica 5028555106201604443.html
Astronomers Just Found an Extremely Rare 'Ring of Fire' Galaxy in The Early Universe

In the early days of the Universe, 10.8 billion years ago, astronomers have just found a galaxy wearing the battlescars of a cosmic brawl. It's not a blob or disc of stars, like most galaxies, but a giant doughnut - with a huge hole punched right t

25 May 00:00 ScienceAlert 8369231565745003964.html
Heat wave in Delhi, IMD issues red alert! India witnessed highest temperature of the year in last two days

While heat wave conditions prevail across the northern parts of India, it may be recalled that scientists had warned earlier at the beginning of the year that 2020 would rank among the 10 warmest years on record based on the weather conditions of the first two months of the year.

25 May 11:51 The Financial Express 1288289580080232502.html
Ryan Matthews: The story of man who got a degree after he was sentenced to death

Ryan Matthews beat the odds that were stacked against him in life and succeeded. He was 17 years old when he was charged with a crime he did not commit in 1997.

25 May 14:01 Legit 3764253650259231011.html
Man's TV Viewing Joined By A Brood Of Europe's Largest Owl Nesting In Third-Story Planter

A kerfuffle outside one Belgium man’s living room window, which was thought to be from some problematic pigeons, turned out to be a brood of Europe’s large

25 May 21:29 IFLScience 242791748731317580.html
Legendary Alligator Saturn – Rumored To Be Hitler's Pet – Dies In Moscow Aged 84

An alligator that was long-rumored to be Adolf Hitler's pet (which is likely to be untrue) has died in a Moscow zoo at the age of 84. Saturn the alligator

25 May 21:56 IFLScience 242791749637447920.html
It’s The Final Countdown For Launch Of First Crewed Mission From US Soil In A Decade

In less than 24 hours, astronauts are scheduled to soar to space from US soil for the first time since the last Space Shuttle departed almost a decade ago.

25 May 22:22 IFLScience 242791749415486362.html
Kerala monsoon 2020 date: Southwest monsoon expected to reach Kerala coast on this date; check details

The Health department of the state is actively working with several awareness initiatives so that people's participation is leveraged during the Kerala monsoon months.

25 May 14:02 The Financial Express 1288289580221157208.html
Astronomers See “Sparkles” Around The Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole

Astronomers are aware the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way occasionally flares due to clouds of material suddenly being absorbed. The

25 May 17:49 IFLScience 242791749880193445.html
NASA and SpaceX Confirm SpaceX's First Ever Astronaut Launch is a 'Go'

NASA and SpaceX are closer than ever to a moment both have been preparing for since the beginning of the Commercial Crew program in 2010. SpaceX's Falcon 9 and Crew Dragon spacecraft are now set to fly with NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken onboard, making a trip to the International Space...

25 May 06:35 science.slashdot.org 3975130317483501329.html
Cosmic 'Ring of Fire' 11 Billion Years Ago: How did structures in early universe form?

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy -- described as a 'cosmic ring of fire' -- as it existed 11 billion years ago.

25 May 00:00 ScienceDaily 600754801244458629.html
How drones can monitor explosive volcanoes

Due to high risk for researchers, the imaging of active volcanoes has so far been a great challenge in volcanology. Scientists used a drone for a series of repeated survey flights with optical and thermal imaging cameras at the Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala. A regular and systematic survey of dangerous volcanoes with drones seems to be close.

25 May 00:00 ScienceDaily 600754801267241981.html
WHO Temporarily Suspends Trial of Hydroxychloroquine Over Safety Concerns

The World Health Organization is temporarily pausing tests of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment in order to review safety concerns, the agency's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu said Monday. From a report: The decision comes after a retrospective review p...

25 May 01:28 science.slashdot.org 3975130316144778947.html
Green blooms: Patches of Antarctica’s snow is turning green with algae due to global warming

When the algae bloom in a large area simultaneously, it turns the snow bright green and it can be spotted from space.

25 May 07:39 Tech2 4760741713037188639.html
Official Footage Shows US Navy Ship Use a Laser Weapon to Destroy a Flying Drone

A US Navy ship downed a flying drone with a "solid state laser" in the Pacific Ocean, the service branch announced on Friday.

25 May 00:00 ScienceAlert 8369231565037926265.html
China space program targets July launch for Mars mission

Called 'Tianwen,' the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land the robotic rover to explore and analyze the surface.

25 May 07:49 Rappler 1882105641854678114.html
The CDC Have Issued A Warning About "Aggressive" Rats As Lockdown Leads To Hangry Rodents

As lockdown measures continue to keep people from the streets, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a warning about “an increase

25 May 19:22 IFLScience 242791750024767013.html
Thailand enters global race for vaccine with trials on monkeys

More than 100 candidate vaccines are currently in various stages of development around the world, at least 8 of which are in clinical trials with humans, according to the World Health Organization

25 May 10:42 Rappler 1882105643804490194.html
Ed Ducks For Cover

I don’t think a politician will utter the phrase ‘we’re following the science’ ever again, Ed confides to his diary, the scientists’ view is there’s no safety for everyone until the virus has died out and then there’ll be a second wave.

25 May 00:00 Electronics Weekly.com 6636672080212660234.html
A “Replication crisis?” No! It’s Academic Demagoguery Part I

What’s the deal with the “replication crisis” in social science?

25 May 00:00 Psychology Today 5895805839202903871.html
Greyed wood clads renovated Montauk beach house by Desciencelab

Brooklyn design-build studio Desciencelab has overhauled a gabled house in the Long Island town of Montauk with greyed cladding and teak interiors.

25 May 16:00 Dezeen 1175672639803896768.html
Baby gorilla at Seattle zoo badly injured in family skirmish

SEATTLE  -- A baby gorilla was badly injured at a Seattle zoo on Saturday when he was caught in a skirmish between his family group members, zookeepers said.

25 May 04:56 Fox News 7362823819699193938.html
New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

25 May 00:00 ScienceDaily 600754801643488500.html
A “Replication Crisis?” No, It’s Academic Demagoguery

What’s the deal with the “replication crisis” in social science?

25 May 00:00 Psychology Today 5895805839365546086.html
Experts Warn Climate Change Is Already Killing Way More People Than We Record

People around the world are already dying from the climate crisis, and yet all too often, official death records do not reflect the impact of these large-scale environmental catastrophes.

25 May 00:00 ScienceAlert 8369231566258958091.html
How to throw a virtual party for Wednesday's historic launch with space food

Check out the guide Space Center Houston created to host the ultimate virtual watch party. 🚀👨‍🚀

25 May 20:36 ABC7 Los Angeles 8300010441220645392.html
The leader in distance learning and research 

Massey University which was established in 1927 is the only university in New Zealand which offers a degree in Aviation, Dispute Resolution, Veterinary Medicine and Nanoscience. 

25 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025567256609373.html
Visionary Science Takes More Than Just Technical Skills

The ability to come up with truly revolutionary ideas is crucial—and extremely rare

25 May 11:00 Scientific American Blog Network 5160668527813894278.html
Hackers get access to Apple's upcoming iOS 14 nearly eight months ahead of its expected release after buying an iPhone 11 from a gray market in China with a test version of the operating system installed on it

While Apple hasn't officially unveiled iOS 14, hackers appear to have already had full access to it for several months, after one bought a developer's unit of the iPhone 11 in China.

25 May 19:51 Mail Online 124328112473625949.html
Fancy more social isolation? Nasa seeks volunteers to be locked up in a Russian lab for eight months simulating missions to Mars and the Moon

In a nod to the current virus pandemic, the space agency is on the hunt for volunteers for a 'social isolation' mission that simulates the psychological effects of confinement.

25 May 10:03 Mail Online 124328111715920426.html
Essential Science: Round-up of COVID-19 drug developments

For this week's Essential science column, we delve into the latest research on the quest to develop drugs to help combat COVID-19 symptoms or to eliminate the novel SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus itself.

25 May 19:13 Digital Journal 4566489172120458614.html
Science pioneer who grew up in New Brighton dies

Wes Sandle earned international respect in the atomic physics and laser community.

25 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079969888623.html
Behavioural science advisers express concern over Cummings crisis

Leading behavioural scientists have expressed concern that the Dominic Cummings scandal could encourage people to disregard the UK’s coronavirus restrictions

25 May 00:00 New Scientist 2676996512638184916.html
Former NASA Engineer, Mark Rober, Builds 'Ninja Warrior' Obstacle Course to Get Rid of Thieving Squirrels

Former NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory engineer Mark Rober has spent most of his time creating videos on YouTube that focus on exploring engineering concepts and science through a bunch of fun experiments.

25 May 00:47 Tech Times 4011848567185562403.html
Scientists find genes to save ash trees from deadly beetle

An international team of scientists have identified candidate resistance genes that could protect ash trees from the emerald ash borer (EAB), a deadly pest that is expected to kill billions of trees worldwide.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232469429454933.html
WHO stops hydroxychloroquine trials over safety concerns

(UPDATED) WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the decision comes after the publication of a study in the Lancet indicating that using the drug on COVID-19 patients could increase their likelihood of dying

25 May 16:43 Rappler 1882105643041051069.html
Glenda Gray row: Academic body accuses health dept DG of 'abuse of power', actions are 'alarming'

Department of Health acting director-general Dr Anban Pillay "abused the power" of his office when he recommended an investigation be launched into Professor Glenda Gray, the Academy of Science of South Africa says.

25 May 16:59 News24 3752801377963214953.html
Clamour for transparency of testing data grows shriller

Our strategy is focused but not random, say Health officials

25 May 17:31 The Hindu 6679535024823985772.html
A nice day for a quantum walk

Scientists at Osaka University initiated a quantum random walk by shining lasers on a row of trapped ions. They showed that the observed locations of vibrations spreading out over time matched the predictions of quantum mechanics. This work may help elucidate unresolved questions in quantum chemistry and biology.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232467665082836.html
Scientists discover giant fiery doughnut-shaped galaxy

(CNN) — A team of scientists has discovered a galaxy that looks like a “cosmic ring of fire” and could help us understand more about how galactic...

25 May 18:07 WSVN 7News 4504855330961304453.html
Indonesia looks to domestic innovations to tackle COVID-19

Indonesia is striving to tackle the COVID-19 outbreak with domestically produced innovations, but researchers say the government may face roadblocks in the mass production of such products because of the absence of pro-innovation policies.

25 May 10:56 The Jakarta Post 7678601104160943452.html
Could a space congestion charge clear up junk-ridden skies?

Countries should levy an "orbit congestion charge" on satellite operators to tackle the growing concentration of space junk cluttering the skies, researchers said on Monday, but with some doubting the practicalities of such a fee. From dead satellites to bits of rockets, the amount of debris orbiting the planet is…

25 May 19:02 Japan Today 8582716286218972405.html
Seagrasses will benefit from global change

Researchers show that seagrasses will benefit from increases in the temperature and CO2 in the oceans because their capacity to acquire nitrogen will be enhanced, not limiting their growth.

25 May 12:23 phys.org 3476726123213397292.html
Galactic ring of fire gives scientist clues about the early universe

Australian astronomers have found evidence of a colossal collision in the infancy of the universe which sheds new light on how galaxies form.

25 May 15:00 The Age 7967730562373486816.html
Galactic ring of fire gives scientist clues about the early universe

Australian astronomers have found evidence of a colossal collision in the infancy of the universe which sheds new light on how galaxies form.

25 May 15:00 Brisbane Times 2314609339392559328.html
Young man beats brain cancer twice, graduates university, starts a business

The length at which a person's determination and hard work can bring about great achievements can be astounding. King T's story is a life-changing inspiring one

25 May 17:27 Legit 3764253649966047583.html
University of Hawaii makes SAT, ACT optional for Fall 2021 applicants | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

SAT and ACT scores will be optional for students applying to enter the University of Hawaii as freshmen in the fall 2021 semester, given the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic.

25 May 20:06 Star-Advertiser 3439335389087639254.html
Woman suffers internal bleeding after pharmacist gives wrong medication

A senior pharmacist who gave the wrong medication to a customer, causing her internal bleeding, doctored records then tried to blame a colleague...

25 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042079174450153.html
Ramaphosa hails Africa's health workers for leading COVID-19 response

African Union (AU) chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa said COVID-19 had highlighted inequalities in countries and the globe but it had also shown that Africa was able to work together to solve its own problems.

25 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610108114036601.html
Health dept boss calls for investigation into Glenda Gray

Dr. Anban Pillay's letter states that allegations Dr Glenda Gray has recently made in the media 'are damaging to government’s response to COVID-19'.

25 May 00:00 ewn.co.za 2308610106521893525.html
GUJCET Exam 2020: Admit card to be released 10 days before exam at gseb.org

Earlier, the examination was scheduled on March 31st, 2020 at various centers in the state of Gujarat but was canceled due to coronavirus outbreak.

25 May 04:30 DNA India 7533428661031148623.html
Shiv Sena Slams Maharashtra Governor Over Stand On University Exams

The ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Monday hit out at Governor BS Koshyari for being in favour of conducting final year university exams in the state, and said health of students cannot be put at risk amid the COVID-19 crisis.

25 May 08:19 NDTV.com 5090057682330228305.html
Between two devils: Why hospitals must act fast to prevent health worker deaths from Covid-19

A new investigative report details the rapid spread of the coronavirus disease in St Augustine’s Hospital in Durban, and how it could have been prevented.

25 May 06:05 News24 3752801378244847456.html
GUJCET 2020 admit card to be released 10 days before test, check at gseb.org; exams to be held on 31 July

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will release GUJCET 2020 admit card 10 days before the exam date.

25 May 06:01 Firstpost 4760741712762771531.html
Statement By 5G-free New Zealand Coalition

Regarding the recent damage to cellular phone towers, the 5G-FREE NEW ZEALAND group wishes to state clearly that we do not encourage or condone actions of violence or vandalism.

25 May 08:36 SCOOP 5315658999443410614.html
Is it because RSS-backed BJP is not in power?: Shiv Sena slams Maharashtra Guv over stand on university exams

The ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Monday hit out at Governor B S Koshyari for being in favour of conducting final year university exams in the state.

25 May 08:34 Free Press Journal 9080771788657426504.html
Oxford University Covid-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of 'no result'

The University of Oxford last week announced that the advance human trial of the vaccine will involve up to 10,260 volunteers across the UK

25 May 11:36 Business-Standard 1502508924939459942.html
Shiv Sena rakes up Governor Koshyari’s RSS affiliation, questions stand on favouring university exams amid COVID-19 crisis

Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari is the chancellor of universities in Maharashtra. He has asked CM Uddhav to resolve the issue of conducting the final year university exams.

25 May 14:12 The Financial Express 1288289580676370099.html
Depicting the pollution path between stratosphere and troposphere

Most studies on stratosphere and troposphere exchange (STE) are carried out using model simulations. A new study conducted by Chinese researchers directly revealed the phenomenon through in-situ-measured ...

25 May 12:21 phys.org 3476726123832817677.html
Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts

The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.

25 May 21:24 Express & Star 7324224460009252112.html
Dominic Cummings has made ‘mockery’ of public health advice, say experts

The senior Government adviser has sought to defend his decision to travel to County Durham.

25 May 21:24 Shropshire Star 3480199992463074576.html
New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at UC Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468411916171.html
New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI

Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at the University of California, Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance ...

25 May 15:00 phys.org 3476726123754522841.html
'Convincing' evidence suggests cloth masks may help reduce COVID-19 transmission

Face masks made with multiple layers of cotton cloth may help prevent further transmission of COVID-19, according to new research in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

25 May 15:52 Coronavirus 2422791597446879499.html
A new mission in Haiti

When Christophe Millien finishes his graduate studies at Harvard Medical School this month, he will return to Haiti to address the medical problem caused by uterine fibroids suffered by Haitian women.

25 May 14:00 Harvard Gazette 5954216208169597286.html
N.S. reports 1 new COVID-19 case for 3rd day in a row; 974 people recovered

For the third day in a row, Nova Scotia is reporting only one new case of COVID-19, and only one long-term care facility now has active cases of the virus.

25 May 16:30 Atlantic 8060955782791891256.html
NNPC has 6,621 staff strength – Report

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says it currently has 6,621 staff strength both at its headquarters and across all its subsidiaries

25 May 20:03 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300923709558.html
The Event Horizon Of Truth

Whatever happens beyond an event horizon cannot be seen, and in many ways this can serve as an apt metaphor for how our seemingly infinite access to information is actually drowning us in a sea of misinformation right now, along with facts, breaking news, conspiracy theories and the like.

25 May 00:00 Forbes 6028587530493024230.html
GHMC stops construction on Osmania University lands

Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation has stopped alleged unauthorised construction activities on Osmania University lands on Monday.

25 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025566918052439.html
Ajayi Crowther University and Osoogun - The Nation Nigeria

It is commendable that, from September, Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State, will have a campus in Osoogun, where the celebrated cleric after whom...

25 May 04:51 Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics 2658445900607005171.html
Flashback: Govt insensitive to the people's health - Prof Badu Akosa

Ghana's failure to implement a ban on public smoking has placed non-smokers under serious health risk, this, the former Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa describes as insensitive on the part of the government.

25 May 00:00 GhanaWeb 9132111495286065051.html
University club comes to aid of Fife families seeking refuge from domestic abuse

Families seeking refuge from domestic violence can now stay connected thanks to support from St Andrews University students.

25 May 08:42 The Courier 4275302767413317419.html
Called 'Tianwen', the Chinese mission will put a probe into orbit around Mars and land a rover to explore and analyse the planet's surface

China is targeting a July launch for its ambitious plans for a Mars mission which will include landing a remote-controlled robot on the surface of the red planet, the company in charge of the project has said. Beijing has invested billions of dollars in its space programme in an effort to catch up with

25 May 06:58 Yahoo 7097669638264038775.html
Chickens Lay Eggs With Green Yolk On Indian Farm

A chicken farmer from Malappuram, India identified as Ak Shihabudheen has confirmed that some of his poultry lay eggs with green egg yolks.

25 May 08:52 The Guardian 7580308504548057275.html
Bond University on track for JobKeeper

Bond University is on track to be the only university in Australia to get access to JobKeeper after a rule change.

25 May 07:57 Australian Financial Review 3974284487227815602.html
Reports of my appointment to lead COVID-19 growth C’ttee is misinformation – Okowa

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, Monday debunked media reports that he has been appointed by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo t

25 May 11:13 Vanguard News 4125100339421653366.html
What is the 2,000-year-old brown mystery liquid found in ancient Chinese tomb? Scientists test substance found buried with warrior and his sword in 221BC

Researchers with the Sanmenxia Archaeology Institute in Central China's Henan Province announced the discovery of the intact grave on May 21.

25 May 10:44 Mail Online 124328112330377306.html
Lockdown: How I was assaulted by Nigerian Airforce officers — Medical Doctor

The enforcement of lockdown imposed to check the spread of coronavirus across states has been mired by cases of rights abuses by various state actors

25 May 09:46 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729301151428389.html
Man jailed for stealing laptop from ambulance as paramedic cared for patient

Alex Harris pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and stealing a laptop

25 May 13:41 The Irish Times 8204772968320400050.html
Linlithgow Academy pupils shining bright

Pupils from Linlithgow Academy were named as finalists in the Young Enterprise Scotland’s Peroosh People’s Choice Award.

25 May 15:26 dailyrecord 552235480361455472.html
Reward for information about attempt to break into vehicles at Perth repair shop

Elder and Paton High Quality Auto Body Repairs shop on Perth’s Arran Road was targeted in the early hours of May 22.

25 May 14:18 dailyrecord 552235479688098938.html
WHO's Solidarity Trial to Pause Hydroxychloroquine Tests Amid Safety Concerns, Tedros Says

More than 40,000 healthcare workers from across the world are reportedly taking part in a global trial of two anti-malarial drugs - hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine ...

25 May 16:19 Sputniknews 967333868989108949.html
Chelsea: Producing an abundance of academy stars this season

Chelsea's academy has produced some top talent. Some academy graduates have shined in first-team action this season. Chelsea had produced academ...

25 May 18:00 The Pride of London 1845974874892385619.html
Health products get a boost as desis look to build immunity

India Business News: As the coronavirus pandemic rages, health has become an important element even in food and grocery items. Indians are warming up to the idea of buildi

25 May 22:30 The Times of India 6060938663449474470.html
Record 10,000 women waiting to buy 'Holy Grail' of anti-wrinkle cream online

Scientists claim a new product marketed by Boots hits the “sweet spot” to reduce lines and give older skin “bounce” - sparking a huge interest among customers

25 May 20:30 mirror 675785260189447995.html
Schoolboy called into Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) Academy

"I'm looking forward to playing with some amazing musicians."

25 May 20:00 The Bellingen Shire Courier-Sun 713218232857684273.html
Climate change ‘killing far more people than we record’, experts warn

Official death records are not reflecting the actual amount of deaths caused by the climate crisis, according to a new study. A team of Australian health experts claim there is a “substantial

25 May 19:24 New York Post 7654946768159962178.html
Engineering colleges to offer a bouquet of new courses this year

Students who wish to pursue undergraduate engineering degrees will have ample options in emerging and cutting-edge technologies this year.

25 May 00:00 Telangana Today 8182025568431725416.html
UW Medicine to furlough about 4,000 workers

UW Medicine announced furloughs of about 4,000 members of its unionized workforce in spite of the healthcare-system’s position at the forefront of COVID-19 response efforts both locally and globally.

25 May 00:00 The Washington Times 8941836442383001471.html
Nine Wellington children in hospital with rheumatic fever – health alert

Report from RNZ There’s been a dramatic spike in the number of Wellington children in hospital with the dangerous disease rheumatic fever.

25 May 00:00 SCOOP 847363054550109544.html
Peter Rhodes on a Black Country legend, the EasyJet hack and the return of parliamentary debate.

Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.

25 May 05:00 Shropshire Star 3480199993107256699.html
Peter Rhodes on a Black Country legend, the EasyJet hack and the return of parliamentary debate.

Read the latest column from Peter Rhodes.

25 May 05:00 Express & Star 7324224460653434235.html
Death of nine people in Telangana doesn't appear to be suicide, says forensic expert

Indicating foul play in the death of nine people, including six of a family, whose bodies were fished out from a well near Warangal, a forensic expert on Sunday virtually ruled out suicide theory,

25 May 07:46 Deccan Herald 2027555797208669169.html
Where's Doctor Hilary on GMB? Lorraine Kelly forced to explain health expert's absence to viewers

Lorraine Kelly explained why Dr Hilary wasn't on Good Morning Britain after concerns from viewers

25 May 10:13 ChronicleLive 1984146902412593817.html
Year of Tragedy: Locust Invasion Now Wreaking Havoc in Central India - Video

New Delhi (Sputnik): Locusts from Iran and Pakistan have swarmed India and already caused havoc in Rajasthan. The invasion has now moved on to central India and the...

25 May 09:23 Sputniknews 967333867774760213.html
Health, leisure worst hit by 'double dipping' ruling

A Credit Suisse analysis has found a ruling that grants regular casuals paid leave could see some industries' holiday pay bill climb by hundreds of millions of dollars.

25 May 09:28 Australian Financial Review 3974284488166687748.html
Education Department’s app, website to aid CET, NEET students

Mysore/Mysuru: GetCETgo – Online CET and NEET Crash Course 2020, content powered by Deeksha, is a Government of Karnataka initiative to help all students of Karnataka prepare for CET 2020 and NEET 2020. Comprehensive study material in the form of Synopsis, Practice Questions, Chapter-wise Tests, Mock Tests and Revision Videos are available free to all...

25 May 13:07 Star of Mysore 1698039377767599454.html
Forensic experts suspect foul play in Warangal well deaths

The forensic expert said that the seven of nine people had scratch injuries and appeared to have been

25 May 13:36 Deccan Chronicle 7881006363098918989.html
Covid-19: Malaysian Medical Association calls for extra preventive measures, testing of foreign workers

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 — Extra preventive measures should be taken to stop the spread of Covid-19 among the workforce, especially foreign workers, said the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA). Its president Dr N Ganabaskaran said more emphasis should be given to safe physical distancing, the...

25 May 14:43 Malaymail 302165934474881384.html
26 people test positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town

Mediclinic said it had arranged self-isolation accommodation for those in need of it, and managers will check in with staff every day.

25 May 19:10 The Citizen 410802301103221674.html
Nanaimo seniors care home to remain under Island Health's control for now

Island Health has extended its daily management of a privately owned Nanaimo seniors home until at least the end of July.Susan Abermann was appointed administrator of the 150-bed Nanaimo’s . . .

25 May 18:34 Times Colonist 7617512061602706936.html
26 cases of Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town

Twenty-six people have tested positive for Covid-19 at Mediclinic Cape Town in Oranjezicht, the medical facility confirmed on Monday.

25 May 20:26 News24 3752801378533447883.html
Michael Jordan criticized again in ‘The Last Dance’ aftermath

“The Last Dance” is over, but critiques of its main character are not. Former NBA player and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins became one of the latest to speak out on how the ESPN documentary

25 May 19:57 New York Post 7654946769089794292.html
Woman suffered internal bleeding after wrong pills given

A senior pharmacist who prescribed the wrong medication to a customer causing her internal bleeding sought to cover up the incident and blame it on...

25 May 00:00 Otago Daily Times Online News 3107042078618969213.html
Notifying only 41 Shramik trains for Maharashtra for now: Piyush Goyal

The minister said that the Maharashtra government has provided a received list of only 46 trains, out of which five are to West Bengal and Odisha

25 May 03:31 Business-Standard 1502508925218286145.html
Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19

The international research team examined a century of evidence including recent data, and found strong evidence showing that cloth and cloth masks can reduce contamination of air and surfaces.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232467895958575.html
Income Tax Saving: How your spouse can help you save taxes

Your spouse not only helps you in meeting your social and personal obligations, but can also help you in saving income tax. Here is how.

25 May 11:00 The Financial Express 1288289580818115863.html
Tamil Nadu records 805 new Covid-19 cases on Monday; employees from private firms test positive

Employees in some of the companies in and around Chennai are now reporting positive for Covid-19.Nokia Solutions and Networks India shut its Sriperumbudur plant after about 20 of its employees tested

25 May 14:42 BusinessLine 5283601848690660.html
Hauora Heretaunga Staff Leading The Way In Improving Access To Care

Hawke’s Bay District Health Board’s acting chief nurse and midwifery officer Karyn Bousfield is thrilled to see nurses at Hauora Heretaunga leading the way in improving access to care for our community, by becoming Registered Nurse Prescribers.

25 May 16:18 SCOOP 5315659000198250758.html
New Covid-19 high as 72 more people test positive

Turkana county records the first case as new Covid-19 cases, virus now in 29 counties.

25 May 14:14 The Standard 5587226194206955779.html
Europe's First Lung Transplantation on COVID-19 Patient Successfully Conducted in Vienna

VIENNA (Sputnik) - Doctors of the Medical University of Vienna's General Hospital successfully carried out the first lung transplantation on a COVID-19 patient in...

25 May 17:37 Sputniknews 967333867923821166.html
WHO suspends chloroquine trial as possible cure for Covid-19

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that it has suspended the use of hydroxychloroquine in trial for the treatment of COVID-19. The drug trial was suspended on grounds of safety concern following a report

25 May 20:57 LailasNews.com 2090029850339563062.html
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Peeps above 1.09, but range play continues

EUR/USD is looking to begin the week on a positive note. The pair is currently trading at 1.0905, representing marginal gains on the day. However, des

25 May 00:37 FXStreet 4480975639337388311.html
Hearts are drifting towards disaster as Scottish football faces being sucked into a black hole - Keith Jackson

The conundrum facing Scottish football would need Stephen Hawking to work it out.

25 May 05:00 dailyrecord 552235480188295847.html
Data of 29 million Indian job seekers leaked to the dark web

As more and more people have been stuck home due to the post Covid-19 lockdowns, the instances of cybercrime for data theft have been increasing.

25 May 05:29 TechRadar 2111116914478906460.html
AUD/USD Price Analysis: Upper end of the contracting triangle caps gains

The AUD/USD pair is currently trading largely unchanged on the day at 0.6530, having faced rejection at 0.6550 during the early Asian trading hours. T

25 May 03:33 FXStreet 4480975638491700899.html
Intel and AMD shouldn’t panic yet, but this Chinese vendor has repacked a Xeon CPU

Will the US allow similar exotic products to surface in China or will there be a crackdown?

25 May 03:00 TechRadar 2111116915237509907.html
As Covid-19 rages, Mumbai ramps up health infrastructure

Data released by the state public health department on Sunday on dedicated Covid hospitals showed the citys oxygen-supported beds and isolation beds have gone up three times, thanks to new ‘jumbo makeshift facilities set up in the citys exhibition grounds. The number of oxygen-supported beds has gone up from 1,413 on May 12 to 4,508 on May 24.

25 May 01:54 The Economic Times 7653256036460228605.html
USD/CNH Price Analysis: Symmetrical triangle breakout on daily chart

USD/CNH gained ground on Friday as the escalating US-China tensions over Hong Kong weighed over the offshore Yuan. The pair closed at 7.1452, confirmi

25 May 01:32 FXStreet 4480975638665596194.html
There is no escaping from climate change, even in the deep sea

Even though the deeper layers of the ocean are warming at a slower pace than the surface, animals living in the deep ocean are more exposed to climate warming and will face increasing challenges to maintain their preferred thermal habitats in the future.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468752834430.html
Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire,' 11 billion years ago

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy -- described as a 'cosmic ring of fire' -- as it existed 11 billion years ago.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232468470623625.html
Lion to bring 'healthy alcohol' to Australia

White Claw built a $2.5 billion segment in the US known as "hard seltzer", with lower calories and sugar, and is now headed to Australia.

25 May 02:25 Australian Financial Review 3974284486663343235.html
Medicom Toy Channels Aliens from 'Toy Story' in New BE@RBRICK

Reimagining the three-eyed extraterrestrial.

25 May 07:32 HYPEBEAST 3806037270520835191.html
RoboCop wants you to stay out of trouble in Mortal Kombat: Aftermath

Another day, another brief trailer for Aftermath, the paid DLC expansion for NetherRealm Studios' violent fighter Mortal Kombat 11. Having already given us a quick look at returning stars Fujin and Sheeva, this new video focuses on MK's lat...

25 May 07:00 Destructoid 5545714966218784585.html
Health Ministry Issues Guidelines For International Arrivals In India, 14 Day Quarantine Compulsory

The Health Ministry has issued guidelines for domestic travel by air, trains and roads which includes that symptomatic passengers will monitor their health for 14 days while those with symptoms will be screened at the nearest health facility.

25 May 08:30 Swarajya 4977622828730664862.html
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Remains confined in a range near mid-0.8900s

The EUR/GBP cross continued with its struggle for a firm near-term direction and remained confined well within a one-week-old narrow trading band arou

25 May 11:52 FXStreet 4480975638433385065.html
GBP/USD Price Analysis: The upside is likely to remain capped near 1.2200 confluence hurdle

The GBP/USD pair gained some positive traction on Monday and for now, seems to have snapped three consecutive days of winning streak. The pair refresh

25 May 09:35 FXStreet 4480975639031698441.html
'Dominic Cummings spits in the face of all our efforts, the whole NHS': Doctor says he will QUIT if PM's aide does not go as another medic says she wouldn't have 'dreamed of travelling the length of country to sort out some child care'

Dominic Pimenta told Good Morning Britain that he's ready to resign if Cummings stays in his position as the top Government aide after travelling from London to Durham in lockdown.

25 May 09:00 Mail Online 124328111105645503.html
SPONSORED: Ex-soldier who battled PTSD on how to keep a healthy mind and body

When ex-soldier Kevin Brooks was serving in Iraq he learned the importance of routine and exercise for maintaining a healthy body and mind – and now he is putting his army training into practice during lockdown.

25 May 09:01 The Courier 4275302768414931725.html
Manufacturing of PPE, N95 mask ramped up; ensuring quality: Health ministry

The statement comes following some new reports expressing concern about the quality of personal protective equipment (PPE) coverall

25 May 10:28 Business-Standard 1502508925934125119.html
USD/JPY Price Analysis: Sticks to modest gains near 50-day SMA, around 107.70 region

The USD/JPY pair held on its modest daily gains through the early North American session and was last seen trading near the top end of its daily tradi

25 May 13:53 FXStreet 4480975638932103356.html
Gold Price Analysis: Trades with modest losses, downside seems limited

Gold traded with a mild negative bias through the mid-European session amid the prevalent risk-on mood, albeit has managed to defend the $1722 horizon

25 May 12:33 FXStreet 4480975638622140352.html
Building bricks from plastic waste

Revolutionary 'green' types of bricks and construction materials could be made from recycled PVC, waste plant fibers or sand with the help of a remarkable new kind of rubber polymer discovered by Australian ...

25 May 12:39 phys.org 3476726123477645190.html
Astronomers see 'cosmic ring of fire,' 11 billion years ago

Astronomers have captured an image of a super-rare type of galaxy—described as a "cosmic ring of fire"—as it existed 11 billion years ago.

25 May 15:00 phys.org 3476726123252515147.html
EUR/USD Price Analysis: Flat-lined below 1.0900 mark amid holiday-thinned liquidity

The EUR/USD pair lacked any firm directional bias and seesawed between tepid gains/minor losses through the early North American session on Monday. Th

25 May 14:32 FXStreet 4480975640000373264.html
Worth their salt: Researchers report first case of hexagonal NaCl

Skoltech and MIPT scientists have predicted and then experimentally confirmed the existence of exotic hexagonal thin films of NaCl on a diamond surface. These films may be useful as gate dielectrics for ...

25 May 14:20 phys.org 3476726123292795555.html
Study: Color of Exoplanets Reveals Whether They Are Habitable

Reflected light from a planet's surface plays a significant role on overall climate

25 May 16:59 Infowars 1950426315529674918.html
Woman’s body found in A.P. linked to Gorrekunta deaths in TS

Confession of accused led to identification of victim, says GRP SP

25 May 18:35 The Hindu 6679535024789123391.html
Dutch court rejects attempt to stop 5G rollout over health concerns

AMSTERDAM: A court in the Netherlands on Monday rejected a suit brought by a group seeking to halt the country's 5G telecommunications network ...

25 May 18:00 CNA 5644198862371311830.html
New Research Could Call Into Question Origin of Mars

Scientists to determine if, like the Earth, Mars suffered a huge impact event as it formed

25 May 17:12 Infowars 1950426313667390377.html
Here’s how much Curro’s new online school costs – with applications now open

Curro Online, the new offering from private school group Curro, will go live in mid-June with applications open to all from Monday (25 May).

25 May 00:00 BusinessTech 2153596439015267308.html
Missing North Delta senior found deceased

88-year-old Jarnail Sanghera had been missing since the morning of Friday, May 15

25 May 05:32 North Delta Reporter 5327740412563464070.html
TN govt implements strict guidelines for air passengers

As the flight operations resumed in Chennai today after two months, the guidelines issued by the government said all domestic air travellers coming into Tamilnadu should register themselves in TNePass portal and (if asymptomatic) should undergo 14 day home quarantine. Continue Reading →

25 May 05:00 News Today 4115950002822467248.html
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

25 May 03:09 CP24 1887544295271550397.html
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

OTTAWA — The Canada Food Inspection Agency has issued a warning that a brand of vegan chocolate bars actually contains milk.

25 May 02:56 KitchenerToday.com 52741010378700415.html
Reducing neighborhood crime: Place management of alcohol outlets

Recent research suggests that neighborhood crime may be reduced by enhancing 'place management' resources in and around off-premise alcohol sales outlets, particularly at small and independent stores.

25 May 04:00 EurekAlert! 8889232469627136024.html
6977 New Cases in 24 hours with 154 Deaths -

There has been a steady increase in corona virus cases in the country and now a large number of new

25 May 06:03 News Hunt Media 8859517517393309545.html
Earthquake recorded in the Monchique region

The Portuguese Institute of the Sea and the Atmosphere (IPMA) recorded an earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale on 24 May, with an epicentre four kilometres from Monchique.

25 May 11:57 The Portugal News Online 5173906807097009702.html
Man in his 40s stabbed inside Derby shop

Police were called to Normanton Road

25 May 10:41 Derbyshire Live 9061707931062133415.html
Woman falls to death from fourth floor of building in Sharjah

Handbag besides body suggests woman was trying to escape

25 May 13:00 Gulf News 2086521544835274440.html
Tangedco urged to issue fresh directions on building completion certificate

Coimbatore Consumer Cause, a consumer organisation, has urged the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation (Tangedco) to give clear instructions to its officials so that they insist on build

25 May 16:45 The Hindu 6679535025128305644.html
Return of UAE residents stuck in India: Missions await clarity on procedures

India won’t fly special flights to send back stranded UAE residents, says official

25 May 16:45 Gulf News 2086521543806697252.html
Don't they do home deliveries?! Mother, 33, gives birth in Lidl car park after suddenly going into labour on the way to hospital

Natasha Thomson gave birth to baby Holly on Thursday after pulling over at a Lidl in Peterlee, County Durham, while on their way to the University Hospital of North Tees.

25 May 15:41 Mail Online 124328111027697916.html
RIMS Director rebuts allegations

Staff upset with steps taken to streamline operations, he says

25 May 14:18 The Hindu 6679535024819180860.html
Food inspection agency says variety of vegan chocolate bars contains milk

The agency says the allergen alert was prompted by consumer complaints

25 May 14:55 North Delta Reporter 5327740411624115082.html
RDE-3 found to add pUG tails to targets of RNA interference and to transposon RNAs

A team of researchers from Harvard Medical School, Nanjing Agricultural University and the University of Wisconsin has found that the protein RDE-3 in nematode worms adds pUG tails to targets of RNA interference ...

25 May 14:30 phys.org 3476726124260216942.html
Man who stole laptop from ambulance in Dublin is jailed for three years

Alex Harris has 63 previous convictions and was on bail for a previous burglary.

25 May 14:07 TheJournal.ie 6446904418223880122.html
FBI joins 3 state manhunt for UConn senior Peter Manfredonia suspected in two murders

The FBI has joined law enforcement across three states in the manhunt for University of Connecticut student Peter Manfredonia, who is wanted in a pair of murders.

25 May 15:26 ABC7 New York 7327811149152449220.html
Locals protest over hedgerow cutting – in National Biodiversity Week

Council workers moved on to cut grass only

25 May 18:52 The Irish Times 8204772968968356273.html
WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.

25 May 17:21 Yahoo 7097669638064854586.html
Mum gives birth in Lidl car park as shocked shoppers watch through window

Natasha Thomson, 33, from Horden, woke up with severe contractions five days before her child was due and immediately knew that she was going to give birth, prompting a trip to University Hospital of North Tees

25 May 16:10 mirror 675785259810018552.html
WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The study's steering committee met over the weekend, agreeing to suspend enrollment while gathering data about the safety and efficacy of the drug.

25 May 17:21 Business Insider 6060062399835074269.html
WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization announced a pause in hydroxychloroquine trials at a Monday press conference.

25 May 17:25 Pulse Live 3606876835172689400.html
WHO announces it will temporarily suspend hydroxychloroquine trials for COVID-19 treatment

The World Health Organization will temporarily suspend enrollment in hydroxychloroquine trials in a study of four treatment options for COVID-19, the WHO announced Monday in a press conference.

25 May 17:21 Business Insider Malaysia 8325046882650746589.html
Covid-19: Stranded for two months in Tripura, Spanish cross-country cyclist finally heads home

Yessenia had come to Tripura from Bangladesh, with plans to visit Mizoram, and then Myanmar.

25 May 18:45 The Indian Express 2885715103980343848.html
Concerns mount over Covid-19 stigma in KZN

As the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in KwaZulu-Natal increases, provincial health authorities, doctors and public health activists are urging residents to avoid spreading misinformation that fuels stigma surrounding the disease.

25 May 19:47 Daily Maverick 2373996787764907929.html
No exceptions: all B.C. drive-ins limited to 50 vehicles

All drive-ins are expected to restrict the number of vehicles to 50, including Enderby’s Starlight Drive-in.“It’s a challenging situation

25 May 23:05 iNFOnews.ca 6669504244300384401.html
J&K tops in COVID-19 testing, says UT govt.

Testing capacity now stands at 8,100 samples per day

25 May 22:16 The Hindu 6679535024309586251.html
COVID-19: WHO suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns

A clinical trial of hydroxychloroquine as a potential treatment for COVID-19 has been ’temporarily’ suspended by the World Health Organisation

25 May 22:11 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729299399783707.html
UPDATE | Father charged with murder of 4yo girl found dead at Brisbane home

UPDATE @ 6.00AM | The father of a four year old girl who was found dead in her home in Brisbane has been charged with murder. The 43-year-old was taken into custody last night…

25 May 20:00 myGC.com.au 214966661327626054.html