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Published on 05:33 GMT
When COVID-19 Science Comes Home To Roost
We are in this moment precisely because this administration—and too many of its predecessors—have stood in the way of science. by Derrick Z. Jackson Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (left) and Governor Brian Kemp (right) (Photo: Screenshot).In my childhood, our …
Source: Scoop – LEFT-WING -
Published on 01:20 GMT
Two new fossil shark species found by team of scientists from Alabama and South Carolina
Two new fossil shark species found by team of scientists from Alabama and South Carolina Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Link copied! Updated: 8:00 PM CDT Jul 22, 2020 A team of scientists announced the discovery of two new fossil shark species from …
Source: WVTM 13 NBC – NEUTRAL -
Published on 05:33 GMT
As Planet Edges Closer To Climate Tipping Points, Scientists Identify Methane Gas Leak In Antarctica
“It is not good news.” by Julia Conley Scientists revealed Tuesday that they detected the first leak of methane gas from the sea floor beneath Antarctica. (Photo: mariusz kluzniak/flickr/cc)Scientists have for the first time identified an …
Source: Scoop – LEFT-WING -
Published on 01:04 GMT
Scientists want Centre to expedite helium recovery in Bengal, J’khand
Kolkata: Senior scientist of Indian National Science Academy Bikash Sinha has urged the department of atomic energy to focus its resources on the decades-old helium extraction project in Bengal and Jharkhand to avert a crisis when the US stops exporting …
Source: The Times of India – NEUTRAL -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
Political Scientists split on dialogue before or after declaration of results
Peter Wickham Three political scientists are split on whether A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) and the People’s Progressive Party (PPP) should hold talks before or after the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) declares a …
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Published on 04:52 GMT
China harboring military-linked fugitive scientist at San Francisco consulate, FBI says
Prosecutors allege Tang Juan, a researcher focusing on biology, lied about her connection to the Chinese military in order to obtain entry into the US and has since avoided arrest by taking refuge in the West Coast diplomatic mission.According to court …
Source: CNN – NEUTRAL -
Published on 04:06 GMT
Pandemic | Silent spread of virus keeps scientists grasping for clues
One of the great mysteries of the coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world. It first flared in central China and, within three months, was on every continent but Antarctica, shutting down daily life for millions. Behind the rapid spread was …
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Published on Jul 22, 2020
Scientists say they’re one step closer to delaying the ageing process
Scientists said may be one step closer to being able to delay the ageing process. A team of scientists from the University of California San Diego (UCSD) used yeast to study how the ageing process works. Yeast, a single-celled fungi, was picked because it’ …
Source: The Independent – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
How science and innovation are helping tackle COVID-19 testing
The University has been able to share its world-leading research expertise with the innovation and robotics know-how from its two pharmaceutical partners to create a new, high-throughput Centre at our rapidly repurposed Anne McLaren Building. Working …
Source: University of Cambridge News – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
Scientists struggling to understand how to contain silent spread of coronavirus before it’s too late
One of the great mysteries of the novel coronavirus is how quickly it rocketed around the world. It first flared in central China and within three months was on every continent but Antarctica, shutting down daily life for millions. Behind the rapid spread …
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Published on 00:16 GMT
Will Covid-19 REALLY be worse this winter? Scientists say it is currently impossible to tell
It is impossible to know whether the UK’s coronavirus outbreak will get worse this winter, according to researchers. Concerns are growing that Britain will be hit by a second wave of Covid-19 when the weather turns colder and that the current drop in …
Source: Daily Mail – RIGHT-WING -
Published on 04:15 GMT
Citizen scientists begin operation Maine Deer Spy
Between July 20 and September 10, citizen volunteers across Maine are spotting deer and sending simple observations to Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. The observations include the location, date and time, and the number of does, bucks, and…
Source: Wiscasset Newspaper – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
UVA scientists harness the potential of quantum computers to study genetic diseases
Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.Jul 22 2020 University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists are harnessing the mind-bending potential of quantum computers to help us understand genetic diseases – even before quantum computers are a thing. UVA’s …
Source: News-Medical.net – NEUTRAL -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
Pfizer’s CT scientists playing key role in vaccine effort
Susan Haigh, Associated Press Updated 3:54 pm EDT, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 John Burkhardt, left, senior vice president of drug safety R&D and head of the Pfizer Groton site speaks at a press conference at Pfizer Groton on the companies research to …
Source: Stamford Advocate – Connecticut – NEUTRAL -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
Science news in brief: From chatting cells to birds changing their songs
Growing up with the volume turned down low Building a body from scratch is a daunting task, one that requires careful coordination among all those involved. That’s why nature’s starting stuff – cells – have learned to be remarkably chatty to get the job …
Source: The Independent – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
UT scientists find link between protein and lung disease
People diagnosed with lung disease that is believed to be any disease or disorder that occurs in the lungs or that causes the lungs to not function adequately may now be relieved to an extent. A recent study could contribute towards a novel approach in the …
Source: HealthJockey.com – UNCATEGORIZED -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
Science opens a door for getting students back into schools
A game changing idea that could allow our children to safely go back to school is the subject of a Harvard study. Boston needs to be the location where this is implemented first. Let me explain: An April 1 article in the NY Times by Dr. Joshua Rabinowitz …
Source: Dorchester Reporter – NEUTRAL -
Published on Jul 22, 2020
As planet edges closer to multiple climate tipping points, scientists identify first active methane gas leak in …
Scientists have for the first time identified an active leak of methane gas from the sea floor in Antarctica, increasing the possibility that the planet is close to one of the “tipping points” that would put the impacts of global heating out of humans’ …
Source: Raw Story – LEFT-WING -
Published on 04:31 GMT
Scientists report that airborne coronavirus is…
A new study by scientists at the University of Nebraska that was uploaded to a medical preprint site this week has shown for the first time that SARS-CoV-2 taken from microdroplets, defined as under five microns, can replicate in lab conditions. This …
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