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Anil Kapoor Greets Hollywood Star Couple Catherine Zeta-Jones And Michael Douglas At An Event In New Delhi
A few days ago, Hollywood actress Catherine Zeta-Jones’ dance with Anil Kapoor on Om Shanti Om took the Internet by storm. Now, pictures from the event showing Anil Kapoor with the Hollywood star couple Catherine and Michael Douglas have surfaced, check it out!
Event Highlight: World-Renowned Dr. Dan Siegel speaks on The Science and Practice of Presence
World-renowned researcher, author, and speaker Dr. Dan Siegel has spoken for the King of Thailand, Pope John Paul II, The Dalai Lama, Google University, London’s Royal Society of Arts (RSA), and millions of others. Now he's speaking for you in Santa Barbara at The Consciousness Network’s event on Friday, December 13, to be held in Hahn Hall at The Music Academy of the West. Tickets can be purchased here.
Turns Out A Wild Geoengineering Plan To Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't The Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focused on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater...
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer
Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.
NASA’s Parker probe reveals new solar oddities
The first observations from NASA's Parker Solar Probe "will fundamentally change our understanding of the sun," researchers say.
UNILORIN, firm sign 21-year land lease agreement
The MOU was signed by Mr Indimi and Vice-Chancellor of UNILORIN, Jubril Oyelekan, at the Maiduguri office of OER Farm Ltd last week.
Australians' faith in government hits record low
SYDNEY: Australians have less trust in government than at any point on record and are more worried about climate change, according to a ...
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
2019 Science Forum shines spotlight on local tech
The science and innovation ministry wraps up 5th Science Forum, which focused on taking local innovations to market.
Fatal US naval base shooting presumed to be act of terrorism, FBI says
The US has sought the assistance of Saudi officials as they try to gather information about the gunman.
Israeli clean fuel cells aim to slash diesel pollution
GenCell’s hydrogen-powered generators can provide power to people lacking centralized electricity and do good for the environment at the same time.
Patrick Harvie outlines importance of ‘climate election’
The Scottish Greens co-leader said it is important to have Green voices at Westminster to push other parties into taking strong climate action.
Big investors up call for governments to take climate action
MADRID (AP) - More than 600 institutional investors managing a whopping $37 trillion in client assets called Monday for governments to step up their efforts against climate change.
Tighter climate rules seen erasing US$2.3 trln in firms’ value
Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to US$2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned, Reuters reports. Any abrupt policy shifts risk severely disrupting current investment strategies, Principles of Responsible Investing (PRI), a group representing investors with…
PM Khan inaugurates Pakistan's first 'Science and Technology Park'
Prime Minister Imran Khan has on Monday said that those people who abandon their vision do not succeed ever. READ MORE: Hospital management suspends medical
Climate change destroyed my home and washed away everything I owned
After the typhoon, fishing was impossible as dead bodies floated in the sea for a long time afterwards.
A new medical examiner will explain death to the living
Snohomish County’s top autopsy doctor will soon be J. Matthew Lacy. Dr. Daniel Selove is retiring.
Bafana star Zungu almost loses his house – report
Bongani Zungu reportedly almost lost his house after he failed to pay the monthly instalment for 12 months.
How Buhari encouraged Egyptian revolutionary protest in 2011 ― Falana
Mr. Femi Falana, SAN, has revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari had 2011 urged Nigerians to emulate and be prepared for a revolution
Climate change policies are going to be costly, says U.N.-backed report
Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned in a report. Rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions are expected to accelerate in the coming years as countries scramble to meet obligations under the 2015 Paris climate agreement limiting global warming. "As the realities of climate change catch up, social pressure mounts, and low car
Migratory birds are shrinking as the world heats up
As the world warms as a result of climate change, researchers have found that migratory birds are changing size.
Anthill Ventures, Rana Daggubati launch scale up platform for startups
The startups might receive investments to the tune of $1,00,000 upfront and up to $1 m upon programme completion
CEAC – How to stop destructive loss of ocean oxygen?
Consider; The shock of an alarming release of the report at the Climate Change conference in Madrid COPs 25 yesterday on the discovery loss of widespread ocean oxygen is another watershed moment that must be recognised as dire for our future survival.
Oceans Losing Oxygen at Unprecedented Rate, Experts Warn
Oxygen in the oceans is being lost at an unprecedented rate, with "dead zones" proliferating and hundreds more areas showing oxygen dangerously depleted, as a result of the climate emergency and intensive farming, experts have warned. From a report: Sharks, tuna, marlin and other large fish species ...
Satellites are changing the night sky
The stars we can see from Earth could soon be outnumbered by a swarm of satellites.
Who Exactly Invented Math?
Mathematics is at the center of our modern world, whether we'd like to admit it or not, Math is a scientific principle that seems to predate even science itself.
10 Highest Paid Engineering Majors in the U.S.
Engineering could be the right major for you. But which discipline should you choose if you're really keen for a high starting salary?
Hydrogel That Can Self-Heal and Shape-Shift Invented by Scientists
Scientists from the Australian National University have created a jelly that has similar self-healing properties as our human skin and muscles.
Bluebird bio’s sickle cell gene therapy shows early-study benefit
Bluebird bio’s gene therapy for sickle cell disease (SCD), LentiGlobin, has demonstrated significant benefit in a small group of patients treated in a phase 1/2 study.
Australia's climate plan earns no credit
If the federal government gets its way on tackling carbon emissions, this will send a very bad signal to other countries that are already trying to twist the rules.
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
Trans Adriatic Pipeline nearly completed, will be operational in October 2020, says official
Over 90% of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP), the European leg of the Southern Gas Corridor (SGC), is completed and will start delivering Azerbaijani gas...
Molecular graphenoids make coherent spin centres
Quantum dots in graphene containing pentagonal defects might be used as quantum sensors
Occult arts and sceptical sciences
Philip Ball delves into the mystic and the physical worlds, in Physics and Psychics: the Occult and the Sciences in Modern Britain by Richard Noakes
The first international week starts at Tomsk Polytechnic on Monday
The first international seminar (International Week’2019) with participation of universities’ representatives from Europe, Asia, the USA start on Monday at TPU; seminar will last a week, scientists and experts will hold open lectures for Tomsk citizens, the head of TPU international programs and grants department Svetlana Rybushkina told RIA Tomsk.
This was supposed to be the climate crisis election. So what happened?
With the Tories obsessed with Brexit, the issue hasn’t gained traction in the media, says London-based writer Stephen Buranyi
Gauteng's multibillion-rand strategy to end hunger in the province | The Star
MEC Panyaza Lesufi says the strategy will provide solid services that will move them from dependency to independence.
Tech, climate change creating new inequalities: UN
A new generation of global inequalities fueled by climate change and technology could trigger violence and political instability if left unchecked, the United Nations warned on Monday. Climate change
New programme launched to support ocean economy innovation
OceanHub Africa launched their Ocean Innovation Africa event in Cape Town, aimed at mitigating the effects of global warming and pollution of the oceans.
Fashion Industry Warns the World to Heed Dire Climate Warnings
The global fashion industry is drawing on its own "social and cultural weight" to lead the world into tackling climate change.
Jamaican stars Chris Martin, D Major and Future Fambo light up Nairobi in a fun filled Concert [Photos]
Not even rain could stop them!
The Lazy Man's Guide To Losing Fat And Building Muscle
Like most guys of a certain vintage, I have mixed feelings about my body. Staying lean and not surrendering to the siren’s call of the dreaded 'Dadbod' is a key concern. But then so is building and maintaining enough muscle so that I can keep up with the young bucks on the soccer field or in the gym. One of the...
Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses
Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...
The climate crisis threatens gender equality in Africa
People who directly depend on the natural world for their livelihoods, like farmers and fishers, will be among the greatest victims of the climate crisis. In vulnerable hotspots, such as the arid lands of Kenya and Ethiopia, farming communities are already struggling with droughts and water scarcity that kill their cattle and threaten their very […]
How Does Diabetes Affect Immunity ? How to boost Naturally | Thehealthsite
Diabetes - Easy Natural Ways to boost immunity, tips to control diabetes. Find how does diabetes affect immunity at thheealthSite.com
Discovery may open door to new medicines
Bio-Protection Research Centre scientists and collaborators have made a discovery that potentially opens the door to new medicines and biological pesticides.
Sri Lanka to use Wolbachia bacteria to control Aedes mosquitoes
By NewsDesk @bactiman63 Sri Lankan health officials have reportedly taken steps to introduce Wolbachia bacteria into the environment starting in February. The pilot project is to be carried out in Colombo and Nugegoda. Bacteria are to be released in 25 Grama Niladhari Divisions around Colombo, Deputy Director General of the Ministry of Health Dr. Paba …
How global cities are promoting sustainability and helping to fight climate change - CityAM
The 2016 Paris Agreement gave the world a sense of hope that politicians could work together to limit temperature rises [...]
EU unveils €3bn research fund to develop batteries
Seven member states to invest in the project which is set to run until 2031
The Age Year in Review: Call for leadership on the climate crisis
Group executive editor James Chessell said climate change was now the biggest cause for anxiety in the community.
Tighter climate policies could erase $2.3 trillion in companies value: report
LONDON (Reuters) - Tighter government climate regulations by 2025 could wipe up to $2.3 trillion off the value of companies in industries ranging from fossil fuel producers to agriculture and car makers, an investor group warned in a report.
NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface
The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.
Study reveals how Diabetes drug promotes healthy aging
Washington - Doctors commonly prescribe metformin to help people with type 2 diabetes lower their blood sugar levels. The drug increases insulin sensitivity through its effects on glucose metabolism.
Newcastle College-Environment is at the forefront for generations to come
Newcastle College is already at the forefront of training for the North East’s renewable energy sector...
5 things to know for Monday, December 9, 2019
Advocates are pushing for the federal government to expand the criteria for medically assisted deaths beyond just the terminally ill. Here's what else you need to know to start your day.
Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
Moogfest 2020 has been cancelled: does this mean we won’t get a ‘Moogfest synth’?
“Logistical reasons” are to blame, apparently
Northland – Environmentalists’ ‘No’ to Auckland port shift
Northland environmentalists are speaking out against the proposed $10 billion Auckland port shift to Marsden Point in what one labels a ‘think big’ project - about 650 metres from a marine reserve.
Evidence of New X17 Particle Reported, but Scientists Are Wary
Could the mysterious particle be our window into studying dark matter?
Large study: Smoking increases risk for gestational diabetes
Pregnant smokers at higher risk for gestational diabetes, Hebrew University study finds.
Srinagar airport remains suspended due to heavy fog
Flight movements in Srinagar for the third consecutive day; 26 flights cancelled
Climate Change Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue
The genesis of a generational conflict
Climate Is the Ultimate “OK, Boomer” Issue
The genesis of a generational conflict
Two Members of Juice Wrld’s Entourage Arrested For Carrying Guns
Two bodyguards protecting the rapper Juice Wrld at the time of his dramatic death Sunday have been arrested on gun charges, police said.The 21-year-old rising star, whose real name was Jarad Anthony Higgens, died after suffering a “medical emergency” while making his way through Chicago’s Midway International
Our Oceans Are Significantly Losing Oxygen, Threatening Marine Life and Fisheries
Ocean deoxygenation is becoming a grave issue as per an IUCN report. Climate change is driving oceans to lose oxygen, at the peril of fish and marine life.
Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen
The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.
UN report: Climate, technology could produce 'severe inequalities'
The climate crisis and technological changes could shape a 'new generation of severe inequalities in human development,' according to a U.N. report...
Turkey climbs higher in Human Development Index
Turkey made it into the 'very high development' category of UNDP's Human Development Index in 2018, the UN agency announced on Monday, thanks to higher life expectancy and improved standard of living
Engineer Claims to Have Discovered Possible Location of MH370
Malaysian Airlines Flight MH370 with 239 passengers and crew disappeared from radars on 8 March 2014, and its fate continues to remain unknown. Several scientists and plane hunters have been putting forward their theories about what could have happened to the craft and where it could be currently located.
Super Size Me creator Morgan Spurlock is about to ruin chicken for you forever
A food revolution is coming, and it's coming one chicken sandwich at a time.
Should we start asking our friends if they're in the right 'headspace' to chat?
Are you in the right headspace to read an 900-word feature?
Vollebak designs jacket that lets the wearer sleep in space
Experimental clothing brand Vollebak's Deep Sleep Cocoon jacket is designed to allow people to sleep anywhere, including in space.
WWE News: Alexa Bliss slaps Superstar after he shows up at her house shirtless (VIDEO)
Do not get on Alexa Bliss' bad side! #WWE #NXT
Our Oceans Are Losing Oxygen At A Shocking Rate
The world’s oceans are becoming parched of oxygen at an unprecedented rate. A new IUCN report, released this weekend at the UN's Conference of the Parties
Professor Lisa Roberts named new vice chancellor of Exeter University
She will replace long serving Professor Sir Steve Smith
BREAKING : Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested
Generations star Zoe Mthiyane arrested after she was busted by cops driving under the influence of alcohol.The actress spent the weekend behind bars
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr named best striker after Under-9 tournament win; Juventus star posts message of support
On Monday, Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr won a football tournament with the Juventus Under-9 team, thereby showing all signs of following in his famous father’s footsteps.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Scientists urge Ethiopia to protect groundwater
Groundwater is seen as having major potential for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa’s climate change strategies – time to protect it, scientists urge.
Pampering with purpose: How a small B.C. business is helping arctic animals
A small skin care company based out of Mission, B.C. is part of a new set of products for which proceeds go to support arctic environmental causes - Canada's snowy north and its beautiful inhabitants that need help in the face of climate change.
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists. The 16-year-old Swede has drawn huge crowds with her appearances at protests and conferences over the past year.
Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes, Hebrew University Study Finds
Gestational diabetes affects between 7.6% and 9.2% of pregnant women in the US and occurs mostly during the last trimester of pregnancy. Such a pregnancy is often concluded with birth by cesarean section.
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
AC Milan and Barcelona in talks over the potential sale of starlet
Jean-Clair Todibo has been touted as a potential Superstar but ever since his arrival at Camp Nou, the youngster has struggled to find enough play-time. As...
‘Aathmeeyudu’ owns up improvement of hostels in Narayanpet
Officials from other departments deputed to find gaps and find solutions to bridge them
WWE star Sami Zayn stands up to 'homophobic moron' in heated altercation
The SmackDown star was performing at a WWE house show in Daytona Beach, Florida when a row broke out on Sunday night
Climate protests across Europe as COP25 summit enters second week
Madrid, Paris, Brussels and London are among the European capitals to host climate change protests
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde
Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree
Fake doctor who performed fatal surgeries on 15 patients jailed 54 years in Adamawa
A high court in Yola, Adamawa state capital, has sentenced Ibrahim Mustapha, a fake medical doctor, to 54 years in prison. In June, the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
MADRID — Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.
Prof Ajoy Roy, father of slain writer Avijit, dies at 83
Prominent Professor Ajoy Roy, the father of slain writer-blogger Avijit, has died in a Dhaka hospital at the age of 83.
Kidnap suspect commits suicide in Dhaka
Police have recovered the body of a kidnap suspect from a house in Dhaka’s Sutrapur area.
Amazon's NHS Collaboration Will See the US Company Get Access to Medical Data for Free
It turns out that the government's deal with Amazon to provide medical date for Alexa to parrot at people is a bit shit for the NHS.
Scientists find a simple solution for making ferroelectric nylon thin films
Low-cost technique could be used in robotics and energy harvesting
Julia Roberts joins Michelle Obama in Vietnam to encourage girls' education
'Even if your families don't understand that today, trust me they will, when you go off to college or start your businesses.'
European Space Agency to launch space debris collector in 2025
Robotic junk collector will be first mission to remove item of debris from orbit
Review: Kylie Minogue at Dubai Rugby Sevens
The Australian pop star wowed the crowds
Greta asks media to focus on other young climate activists
Celebrity environmentalist Greta Thunberg is urging media to pay more attention to other young climate activists.
Is Dakota Johnson Sick Of Gwyneth Paltrow?
Is Dakota Johnson sick of Gwyneth Paltrow? A new report by Star magazine suggests that things aren't as wonderful between Dakota and Gwyneth as they
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
This is why you should start massaging your baby
It's good for your baby
Kenneth Hayne's climate rebuke 'unfair'
Australia's biggest pure-play coal miner believes the High Court judge's criticism of Australian company directors on climate risk was unfair.
Climate risk legal advice coincided with military capability warning
Top-shelf legal advice warning company directors have a duty to act on climate change risk was studied by the federal government as recently as June
Greta Thunberg asks media to focus on other young climate activists
The 16-year-old said people from the global south, especially indigenous communities, need to be heard on how they are affected by climate change.
New research study to explore long-term effects of repeated concussion
The study is a collaboration between the Beacon Hospital Research Institute and the International Concussion and Head Injury Research Foundation (ICHIRF). Researchers said it will allow for better management of concussions in the future.
Popular country pub The Battleaxes given a zero food hygiene rating
The new owners are working to make improvements
Advanced technology may indicate how brain learns faces
Facial recognition technology has advanced swiftly in the last five years. As University of Texas at Dallas researchers try to determine how computers have gotten as good as people at the task, they are ...
Centre Proposes Rs 33 Crore Grant For Project NETRA To Secure Its Satellites And Other Assets In Space
India must have the same capability as the US and Russia to assess threats from space debris and other hazards
IDF Young leader launches Diabetes campaign
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Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
One of the country's best forwards stars at first-ever women's AFL Europe Combine
Donegal star Geraldine McLaughlin caught the eye, as did recently-retired Kerry ace Sarah Houlihan and Dublin’s Lauren Magee.
Demand for climate action at heart of Scottish Greens’ campaign
The Scottish Greens’ manifesto has also put a Green New Deal at its centre.
Climate bragging rights
We Okanaganites love to brag to family across the country about our hot summers and mild winters.
New rule proposed for out-of-state medical marijuana users
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island agencies have proposed a new regulation on the sale of medical marijuana that would require out-of-state patients to present identification from their state as proof of residency.
Toddler who has lived whole life in detention centre faces separation from mum
Huyen Tran arrived in Australia by boat as an asylum seeker in 2011. There she met Paul and the pair decided to start a family together - they now have an 18-month-old daughter
Hebrew U Study: Pregnant Smokers at Higher Risk for Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes leads to higher risks for pregnancy and birth complications such as macrosomia (larger than average babies) and caesarean deliveries.
Scientist Replicates Mars' Conditions in Chamber, Finds That Life Thrives
The researcher found that complex organisms could survive well on the Red Planet.
Your Daily Horoscope for Tuesday, December 10
Free daily horoscope for each star sign. Forecasts for the week ahead in life, love and career.
New Images Show Asteroid Bennu Spewing Bits of Itself Into Space
Images taken by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft are helping scientists to understand why small particles are occasionally flying off the surface of Bennu, a nearly spherical asteroid that resembles a spinning top.
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ After Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
Man Turns Into ‘Chimera’ As Bone Marrow Transplant Fully Replaces His Semen DNA
A team from Nevada’s Washoe County Sheriff’s Department is currently looking into how changes in DNA following certain medical procedures could influence criminal cases and forensic work.
A 'meteor hurricane' caused civilisation collapse and another could wipe us out
Space objects wreaked havoc on Earth and caused a devastating apocalypse which destroyed early societies.
PM Imran Khan inaugurates Pakistan’s first National Science & Technology Park
Prime Minister Imran Khan inaugurated the National Science & Technology Park (NSTP), a flagship project of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST).
India needs support from advanced nations to fight climate change: Govt
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a global Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) at the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit 2019 held in New York on September 23.
Activist: How many classes must we skip for world to know we're suffering? | IOL News
Youths from developing countries are concerned about the planet's future and their respective governments' inadequacy at combating climate change.
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.
Exeter Uni 'at the forefront' of research into likes of dementia and schizophrenia with new equipment
The new genome sequencing platform is a significant boost to the university's research capabilities
Puerto Rico cannot be held hostage to violence
People have the right to enjoy entertainment spaces as part of the characteristics of a society that aspires to improve its quality of life
Watch: Steve Harvey Rolls His Eyes After Reading Climate Change Question at Miss Universe Pageant
Comedian and TV host Steve Harvey rolled his eyes after reading a question about climate change to one of the contestants at the 2019 Miss Universe Pageant on Sunday.
Oceans Are Running Out of Oxygen Due to Climate Change
The world’s oceans—and their inhabitants—are being choked to death by climate change and nutrient pollution. Ocean oxygen loss, according to a new report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), is […]
Here is Miss Universe 2019’s answer when asked the important thing young girls should be taught today
South Africa’s Zozibini Tunzi was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday (December 8, 2019).
NVIDIA Registers Hopper GPU Trademark – A Next Generation MCM GPU?
The folks over at Videocardz have verified a rumor we published almost a month back about NVIDIA's upcoming GPU, called Hopper. This is now no longer a rumor and strictly in leak territory, although the only thing confirmed at this point is the codename: Hopper. I will say this right at the start that its …
Cades Cove Loop Road closed for tree clearing
According to the National Park Service, Cades Cove Loop Road will be closed starting Monday.
Extinction Rebellion calls on Government to end over-fishing
The campaign group said the country must put a halt to the practice by January 1 2020 as part of a legal requirement.
Canada: Firm housing starts data for November – RBC
Josh Nye, senior economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, notes that the Canadian housing starts were little changed at 201,000 in November with six-mon
In any other industry, emergency medical billing would be considered fraudulent
Last summer, MD/journalist Elisabeth Rosenthal’s husband had a bike accident and was seriously injured and taken by ambulance to an emergency room.
As AI moves into content creation, researchers aim to battle its biases
As artificial intelligence generates more of the words we read every day, a USC Viterbi research team seeks to better understand and one day help to eliminate bias against women and minorities.
A contact lens that can show when blood glucose levels are high
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the Republic of Korea has developed a contact lens with a tiny LED light that turns on and off to show blood glucose levels. In their paper ...
Treating sickle cell disease with hydroxyurea therapy - a game changer
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Closing arguments begin in hearing for N.B. officers involved in fatal shooting
FREDERICTON — Closing arguments are underway today in an arbitration hearing for two police officers from Bathurst, N.B., involved in a fatal shooting almost five years ago.
EQC funds $1 million of research to reduce disaster risk
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Hayne lambasts Coalition attitude on climate change, urges businesses to act
Kenneth Hayne has warned business leaders they are legally obliged to act on climate change and cannot hide behind the government's "short-termism".
Eye in the sky: how satellite positioning could help Australian mines
New satellite technology could be worth A$6bn to the Australian economy; we speak to Geosciences Australia about the technology’s potential in mining.
Works restart at Forrestania Nickel Operation in Western Australia
Nickel mining firm Western Areas has resumed normal operations at its Forrestania project in Western Australia, following a bush fire incident last week.
Foldable Airplane Seat Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel in Economy Class
Universal Movement has your back. And your neck and shoulders, and general wellbeing. The London-based design firm has unveiled a concept for an airplane seat for economy class that would, for the first time ever, puts the flier’s comfort over everything else.
Next-Generation Nissan GT-R Rendered, Looks Like a Mid-Engined Supercar
Ah, what a fine C8 Chevrolet Corvette competitor this mid-engined Nissan GT-R would make! Then again, while the GM halo car is as real as they get, even with the $20,000 loss expected on the base $60,000 model, the next-generation Nissan halo car sitting before us comes in the form of a rendering.
8 Panchayat Unions to go for polls in Theni and 14 in Dindigul
THENI/DINDIGUL Filing of nominations by candidates for the local body elections started in Theni and Dindigul districts on Monday.Theni district has eight Panchayat Unions — Andipatti, Kadamalaikundu-
Man and woman arrested over murder of man in Kildare in 2018
A man and a woman have been arrested in relation to the fatal shooting of a man in Leixlip, Co.Kildare that occurred last year.
Father calls driver of car that fled scene in Brooklyn of daughter's death 'cowardly'
An off-duty officer was arrested and charged after a two-car crash in Brooklyn left a passenger dead and another person seriously injured.
Turns Out a Wild Geoengineering Plan to Refreeze Arctic Sea Ice Isn't the Best Idea
As the world spins closer to climate catastrophe, fringe ideas are inching toward the mainstream. Geoengineering is among the topics that were once verboten but are now finding traction. And that includes some pretty out-there ideas, including ones focussed on saving polar ice by pumping massive amounts of seawater onto the surface of ice, where it will refreeze quicker and strengthen all icepack against melting.
Starting Strong: Young Farmers Survive on Solid Roots and Innovation
5 young farmers tell their stories of how they are building a solid foundation and a bright future on the farm.
Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference
She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.
Dozens of States Want to Keep America’s Broken Climate Promise
States still aiming to meet U.S. climate commitments will reduce emissions 20 to 27 percent below their all-time high by 2025, a new report card shows.
The father of Tipperary ICMSA president Pat McCormack has died
Council passes vote of sympathy to Thomas McCormack
Seduced and abandoned: tourism and climate change in the Alps
Rising temperatures have contributed to the decline of hundreds of ski resorts on Italian slopes
Need to mutually solve climate change, strive for holistic growth: Kovind
The President made the remarks at the Lakshmipat Singhania-IIM Lucknow National Leadership Awards ceremony here.
“Squeezing Spacetime” –LIGO Researchers End-Run Nature to Detect Gravitational Waves
MIT and Caltech researchers end-run nature with a new instrument that extends LIGO’s reach “squeezing” out quantum noise.
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.
Man, 53, stabbed multiple times over theft of his cell phone in Oshawa
A 26-year-old Ajax man has been charged with attempted murder after a male victim was stabbed numerous times outside an Oshawa convenience store last Saturday, in what investigators say started as a cell phone theft.
Doctors Highlight Hidden Dangers At Christmas In Grim Medical Report
Anyone with young kids knows there's nothing they like more than eating stuff that's not for human consumption the very second you take your eye off them.
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
UNIQLO's Latest Artist Series Taps Into the 40-Year History of Star Wars
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Blood Tests Show Exposure to Ethylene Oxide
The testing offers the first biologic evidence that living near a facility that emits ethylene oxide increases a person’s body burden of the chemical, which has been linked to breast and blood cancers
Less Arctic ice sees polar bears near Russian village
More than 50 polar bears have gathered on the edge of a village in Russia’s far north, environmentalists and residents said, as weak Arctic ice leaves them unable to roam. The Russian branch of the World Wildlife Fund said climate change was to blame, as unusually warm temperatures prevented coastal ice from forming.
New Zealand’s Glaciers Turned Red (PHOTO)
Photographer Liz Carlson has shot coloured glaciers at Mount Aspiring National Park on New Zealand's South Island, Science Alert reported. “Our glaciers don’t need any more battles as they are already truly endangered,” Carlson wrote on her blog.
Experts say cancer research is making more progress that people think
The focus on a “cure for cancer” is masking progress made in extending lifespan and making cancer manageable in the long-term.
Exercise improves key measures of cardiovascular health
Eight months of daily, afterschool physical activity in previously inactive 8- to 11-year-olds with obesity and overweight improved key measures of their cardiovascular health like good cholesterol levels, aerobic fitness and percent body fat, but didn't improve others like arterial stiffness, an early indicator of cardiovascular risk, investigators report.
Study projects scenarios for water use reduction in thermal power plants using satellite imagery
Water and energy are closely linked, as current electricity generation methods often require water, and extracting water typically consumes energy. This connection between water and energy, also known ...
DNA lets stuff like buttons and glasses store data
"DNA is currently the only data storage medium that can also exist as a liquid, which allows us to insert it into objects of any shape."
Climate change: Thousands form a human chain in Brussels
2,400 people in Brussels held hands on Sunday to form a human chain as part of demands for tougher measures to combat climate change.
Pace of housing starts edges up in November on strength in B.C., Alberta
OTTAWA — Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. says the annual pace of housing starts edged higher last month compared with October, although there were declines in five provinces.
Nobel laureate to study high incidence of heart problems in India
Ferid Murad will do joint research with Apollo Hospitals
Fostering a new era in the climate change space
Sangam Ventures provides seed and early-stage funding to start-ups in the cleantech sector
South Africa Calls For Robust Multilateral Response To Climate Change
South Africa on Monday called for a robust multilateral response to climate change in a way that would assist African and other developing countries to adapt to the associated loss and damage, Concise News reports.
Birthday Special! Times Dia Mirza proved that she is a woman of Substance
DiaMirza won millions of hearts with her debut movie Rehna Hain Tere Dil Mein. The actress over the years have managed to make a name for herself not only with her acting chops but with her consistent efforts towards a number of social causes. Whilst supporting a number of campaigns for working towards the environment and climate change issues, the actress was also named UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador in 2017.
Teachers offer real-life solutions to improve education system
45 schools from seven States participate in ‘PolicyHack’
2020 election crucial for US to catch up on climate action
A significant expansion of state, city, and business climate action could reduce US greenhouse gas emissions by up to 37 percent by 2030 over 2005 levels even without federal support, according to projections published Monday. The figures were compiled by America's Pledge, a group founded in 2017
League of Legends All-Star 2019 viewership suffers big drop from last year
The event had over two million fewer hours watched than the 2018 All-Star event
Lessons learned from man’s death have improved safety, inquest hears
Tony McDermott died during loading incident at warehouse in Co Kildare
Kelly Marie Tran sought therapy after 'Star Wars' backlash
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Kelly Marie Tran says she sought therapy after backlash to her Star Wars casting.
Timing may be key for SIDS risk, study suggests
Dec. 9 -- New research suggests that a baby's age may offer clues to sudden unexplained infant death, or SUID -- formerly known as SIDS.
Hope for treating triple negative breast cancer: New drug 'starves' tumor cells by killing off the protein that fuels their growth
Triple negative breast cancer is the hardest form to treat and most fatal version of the disease. Mt Sinai researchers discovered a protein that May fuel the cancer and a drug to stop it in animals.
Some of the world's most vital fresh water reserves are DRYING UP as scientists predict climate change and population growth will to lead to a 30 per cent increase in demand over the next 30 years
More than 30 of the world's leading scientists say mountain regions, which supply a quarter of the world's population - around 1.9 billion people - with freshwater, are drying up.
1.9 billion people at risk from mountain water shortages, study shows
Rising demand and climate crisis threaten entire mountain ecosystem, say scientists
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction
The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.
It’s 2071, and We Have Bioengineered Our Own Extinction
The micro- and macro-organisms that saved humanity from our climate crisis are now changing us — and might destroy us.
Miss Universe winner says her skin and hair were ‘never considered beautiful’ when growing up
South African beauty pageant contestant Zozibini Tunzi delivered stirring words about female leadership, climate change and beauty as she was crowned Miss Universe 2019 on Sunday evening. Ms Tunzi,
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Latin American Church Calls for ‘Incisive’ Action Against Climate Change
The president of the Latin-American Catholic Bishops’ Conference said it is time for Europeans to start battling climate change effectively.
‘We love you but God knows best’ — Funke Akindele mourns father
Funke Akindele, popular Nollywood actress, has announced death of her father, a school principal.
Climate change threatens food supplies
Climate change threatens food supplies if extreme weather conditions hit more than one grain producing region at a time, scientists warned Monday.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in P Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
Female youth group running 30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk
Youth group, Girl Volunteers for Society (GVS), is running a “30-day cleaning campaign in Preah Sihanouk” to raise awareness among people in the province on proper waste disposal and management. The campaign which started on November 29 will end on December 29.
How Saturn’s Moon Enceladus Got Its Freaky ‘Tiger Stripes’
Since 2005, scientists have puzzled over a series of long fissures seen in the southern regions of Saturn’s frozen moon Enceladus. New research explains how these so-called tiger stripes formed and why Enceladus is the only place in the solar system where these features could have emerged.
Demonstration of high-speed SOT-MRAM memory cell compatible with 300 mm Si CMOS technology
Researchers at Tohoku University have announced the demonstration of a high-speed spin-orbit-torque (SOT) magnetoresistive random access memory cell compatible with 300 mm Si CMOS technology.
Storing data in everyday objects
Life's assembly and operating instructions are in the form of DNA. That's not the case with inanimate objects: anyone wishing to 3-D print an object also requires a set of instructions. If they then choose ...
Jersey's changing climate
THE dramatic change in Jersey’s climate has been laid bare in new data which reveals the Island is seeing a significant rise in temperatures and is coming to the end of its hottest decade since records began.
Family's tribute to 'wonderful' father as they honour his last wish
Tributes have been paid to a
AVALO-Energy: Friendly Use Of Renewable Energy And Blockchain Technology
Talks of climate and environmental change have been escalating throughout the past couple of years. Countries all around the world are taking measures to
Climate change threatens food supplies
A team from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) based in Austria said climate change not only resulted in higher temperatures but is also producing more severe climatic events such as drought, heatwaves and floods. "Climatic shocks to agricultural production contribute
Saturn's moon Enceladus' 'tiger stripes' mystery explained
Saturn's moon Enceladus has been shrouded in mystery since its discovery in the late 18th century, but now researchers believe they have solved what causes the moon's "tiger stripes," according to a new study.
Has the public sector remote working revolution really been effective?
David Beggs, practice director at Managementors, explores just how successful public sector remote working has really been for productivity
Star Wars December Figure Reveals Include Two New Troopers
At a convention in Germany this weekend, Hasbro took the time to announce even more Star Wars figures on the way. And a price increase.
People are paying hundreds of dollars a night to go on meditation retreats where speaking is banned, and it shows just how far the ‘wellness generation’ is taking things
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British model Lily Cole backs climate change hunger strikers
LONDON (Reuters) - British model and actress Lily Cole on Monday visited two elderly climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group who have been on hunger strike outside Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party headquarters for 22 days.
The Newest Star Wars Featurette Is About the Power of Friendship
Some heartwarming news: the cast members of the new Star Wars trilogy seems to really like each other. Which makes the newest Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker featurette a joy to watch.
In a Chinese school, a ‘mind-reading’ headband tells teachers when their students are distracted
Neuroscience-based pedagogy might have unintended consequences.
The physics-based firm that helped spawn the IVF revolution
How Research Instruments went from micro-manipulators to IVF and is now backing a brand-new physics-innovation prize, as James McKenzie explains
'Science teacher, 32, sexted nude photos and videos to two 14 year-old boys'
Married mother-of-three Ashley Beasley reportedly targeted the youngsters while she was their teacher
Greta Thunberg highlights indigenous struggle at UN climate summit
Activists argue that their communities contribute almost none of fossil fuels emissions driving climate change
5 current WWE Superstars who can be excellent announcers just like Samoa Joe
Samoa Joe's stint with commentary has been widely appreciated by the WWE fans. Which other Superstar can follow in his footsteps?
The Body Shop's Cleansing Butter Has Nearly 300 5-Star Reviews and Costs Less Than $10
When you find a product good enough to repurchase three times and counting, there's only one thing to do: rave about it, which is exactly what I'm going to do
UNICEF wants countries to prioritise children in climate action policies | IOL News
UNICEF and the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner have called on countries to sign a declaration that will ensure children ...
Nonna's minestrone recipe could help fight malaria, study suggests
In a classroom experiment turned research paper, scientists and school children discovered that some soup broths contain properties that may prevent the growth of malaria parasites.
Dangers of 'Superbug' Germs Greater Than Believed
There's been an uptick in the number of laboratory studies showing how just one mutation could create highly infectious or "hypervirulent" strains of disease-causing bacteria, fungi and water molds.
Florida mother, father and teenage son all battling cancer at the same time
(CNN) — It’s difficult enough to have one loved one experience cancer, but three at one time? Unimaginable. But that’s reality for the Desclefs family....
Research draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of skyscrapers
City, University London draws on Formula 1 technology for the construction of "needle-like" skyscrapers.
My 10-Year-Old Picks Starbucks For Her Dividend Duchess Portfolio
My 5th grade daughter chose Starbucks as the 2nd purchase for her Dividend Duchess portfolio.We fund this custodian account exclusively with my Seeking Alpha Contributor earnings. All dividends will
Eight-year-old climate activist climbs lamp post to protest outside COP25
Greta Thunberg may have found her successor.
Turn Your Deceased Loved One Into Soil: First Human Compost Site to Open in 2021
Startup Recompose is providing a greener way to honor the deceased.
Lawan: Power generation may fall below 4,000MW if urgent action isn’t taken
Senate President Ahmad Lawan says if nothing is done to address the challenges in the power sector, the 4,000 megawatts the country currently enjoys may become a challenge.
Nvidia researchers present a rendering framework that can produce 3D objects from 2D images
Nvidia researchers have created a rendering framework that uses AI to take 2D information and transform it into a 3D object accurately. The system is called DIB-R, short for differentiable interpolation-based renderer and is built on PyTorch, a machine learning…
ESA to fund world's first space debris removal mission
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- The European Space Agency has agreed to fund a mission to remove a piece of space debris -- the first of its kind -- as part of the agency's new Space Safety program.
Cardi B on forgiving Offset: 'Everybody has issues'
Dec. 9 (UPI) -- Cardi B is giving insight into her decision to forgive her husband, Offset, after his cheating scandal.
Activist Thunberg turns spotlight on indigenous struggle at climate summit
MADRID (Reuters) - Teen activist Greta Thunberg turned a spotlight on the struggles of the world’s indigenous peoples against climate change on Monday, appearing at a U.N. summit alongside other young campaigners furious at the West’s failure to tackle the crisis.
Brazil will drill massive oil find despite climate concerns: minister
MADRID (Reuters) - Brazil will push to expand oil drilling in its massive “pre-salt” oil and gas area off its coast in spite of growing global concerns about climate change, the country’s energy minister told Reuters on Monday.
Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dead at 34
Pete Frates, whose battle with ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge that raised millions for research, died on Monday at age 34 after a seven-year battle with the disease, Boston College said. The former BC baseball captain, died at his home in Beverly, Massachusetts. He had been diagnosed with the…