Scientists on UK government's coronavirus advisory group say Dominic Cummings was an active participant No evidence No 10 advisers attended Sage in previous crises No 10 advisers at Sage: key questions that need answering See all our coronavirus coverage The involvement of the prime minister's chief political adviser, Dominic Cummings, in meetings of the scientific group advising the UK governmen
A March paper by researchers at Imperial College London that, in the words of the Washington Post, "helped upend U.S. and U.K. coronavirus strategies," cited a preprint that had been withdrawn. Retraction Watch became aware of the issue after being contacted by a PubPeer commenter who had noted the withdrawal earlier this month. Following questions … Continue reading
So far this year there has been a close encounter between Venus and the moon every month, but Venus will now dim as it moves towards the sun The waxing crescent moon passes Venus again this week. It's been a regular monthly occurrence this year, but it's so pleasing to the eye that it wins hands down for the one thing to make sure you look out for this week. This month, the conjunction takes plac
Scientists have identified a protein sensor that restricts how much sugar and fat our cells convert into energy during periods of starvation. It is possible, the scientists say, that the sensor could be fine-tuned to prompt more sugar and fat conversion in people with metabolic conditions.
Researchers have engineered a new catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes. The discovery could be used in a conversion process to drastically reduce ethylene production costs and cut related carbon dioxide emissions by up to 87%.
A new study has found that tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface can show varying degrees of roughness and could help explain why certain earthquakes are stronger than others.
Researchers have published a new study that explains how they created a hollow nanostructure for metal halide perovskites that would allow the material to emit a highly efficient blue light.
Researchers have engineered a new catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes. The discovery could be used in a conversion process to drastically reduce ethylene production costs and cut related carbon dioxide emissions by up to 87%.
Researchers have published a new study that explains how they created a hollow nanostructure for metal halide perovskites that would allow the material to emit a highly efficient blue light.
A team of engineers, material scientists, and physicists demonstrated how a new material — a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite — that hadn't previously been considered for use in solar cells could provide a safer and more effective option than others that are commonly considered.
The fundamental laws of physics are based on symmetries that, among other things, determine the interactions between charged particles. Using ultracold atoms, researchers have experimentally constructed the symmetries of quantum electrodynamics. They hope to gain new insights for implementing future quantum technologies that can simulate complex physical phenomena.
A team of engineers, material scientists, and physicists demonstrated how a new material — a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite — that hadn't previously been considered for use in solar cells could provide a safer and more effective option than others that are commonly considered.
The structure of enzymes determines how they control vital processes such as digestion or immune response. This is because the protein compounds are not rigid, but can change their shape through movable 'hinges.' The shape of enzymes can depend on whether their structure is measured in the test tube or in the living cell. This is what physicochemists discovered about YopO, an enzyme of the plague
The fundamental laws of physics are based on symmetries that, among other things, determine the interactions between charged particles. Using ultracold atoms, researchers have experimentally constructed the symmetries of quantum electrodynamics. They hope to gain new insights for implementing future quantum technologies that can simulate complex physical phenomena.
A multidisciplinary research group dated the bones of dozens of Iron Age residents of the Levänluhta site in Finland, and studied the carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios. The results provide an overview of the dietary habits based on terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems, as well as of sources of livelihoods throughout the Levänluhta era.
Data transmission that works with magnetic waves instead of electric currents can be the basis for future information technologies. Some years ago, researchers reached a new quantum state of magnetic particles at room temperature — a Bose-Einstein condensate. In a new study they show that the particles in the condensate behave repulsively, which leads to its stabilization. In this way, they resol
Health practitioners are constantly developing new ways to help those with drug and alcohol addictions wean themselves from their substance of choice. Most such programs have limited success, however. A new study finds that interventions that take a multidimensional approach — tackling the biological, social, environmental and mental health obstacles to overcome while also addressing a person's s
Shuffling of DNA in a single gene might be why the syphilis bacteria can evade the immune system. The change alters a protein on its cell surface to create a distraction. People can become re-infected several times with syphilis because they can't develop immunity, Untreated syphilis can hide in the body for decades. Genomic findings on these evasive strategies may point to designs for vaccines to
Global coalition which aims to ensure vaccines are distributed fairly says there will be an 'astronomical' push to get access to successful ones As the global race for a Covid-19 vaccine intensifies, there's a question Jane Halton and her team come back to time and again: if and when successful vaccines emerge, what can be done to ensure they don't simply go to those with the deepest pockets? If
Ministers considering ordering millions of tests although concerns remain over accuracy Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers are considering ordering millions of antibody tests developed by researchers in Britain despite conceding that there are still concerns over the reliability of the home test kits. The foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, confirmed on Sunday th
Florida is the third-most-populous state in the nation, home to approximately 21.5 million people. It is also the only one of the 48 contiguous states with a tropical climate, in South Florida, home to thousands of species of plants and animals. Here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Florida and some of the wildlife and people calling it home. This photo story is part of Fifty , a collection
We don't know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A combination of immunotherapy agents that encourages some immune cells to eat cancer cells and alert others to attack tumors put mice with a deadly type of brain cancer called glioblastoma into long-term remission.
Cells infected with HIV make two forms of the virus's RNA. A new article finds a single nucleotide controls which version of viral RNA an infected cell makes; both forms are necessary for HIV to replicate. The critical nucleotide happens to be in a region of the HIV genome with low mutation rates. That placement makes it a promising target for new therapies, because the virus is less likely to dev
A new hypothesis says the universe self-simulates itself in a "strange loop". A paper from the Quantum Gravity Research institute proposes there is an underlying panconsciousness. The work looks to unify insight from quantum mechanics with a non-materialistic perspective. How real are you? What if everything you are, everything you know, all the people in your life as well as all the events were
We don't know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A new hypothesis says the universe self-simulates itself in a "strange loop". A paper from the Quantum Gravity Research institute proposes there is an underlying panconsciousness. The work looks to unify insight from quantum mechanics with a non-materialistic perspective. How real are you? What if everything you are, everything you know, all the people in your life as well as all the events were
Scientists have identified a key mechanism that tumor cells use to take advantage of and avoid detection from the immune system. Targeting this mechanism offers a new therapeutic strategy for cancers like Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
New research has revealed key insights about the proteins causing two of the most common types of wheat sensitivity – non-celiac wheat sensitivity and occupational asthma (baker's asthma).
Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets in cities and towns across the United States, giving voice to an emerging consciousness of humanity's impact on Earth . Protesters shut down 5th Avenue in New York City, students in Boston staged a "die-in" at Logan airport, and demonstrators in Chicago called for an end to the internal combustion engine. CBS News anchor W
If your hearing deteriorates in old age, the risk of dementia and cognitive decline increases. So far, it hasn't been clear why. A team of neuroscientists has examined what happens in the brain when hearing gradually deteriorates: key areas of the brain are reorganized, and this affects memory.
Falling visibility in three major African cities reveals that air pollution has increased significantly over the last 45 years – leaving citizens facing further short-term increases in human-made pollution due to increasing urbanization and economic development, a new study reveals.
Efficient quantum computing is expected to enable advancements that are impossible with classical computers. Scientists have proposed a novel two-dimensional design that can be constructed using existing integrated circuit technology. This design solves typical problems facing the current three-dimensional packaging for scaled-up quantum computers, bringing the future one step closer.
There has been a dramatic decrease in cold-water plankton during the 20th century, in contrast to thousands of years of stability, according to a new study.
The abundance of large orb web spiders in the Swiss midland has declined drastically over the last 40 years. The main reason for this is the shrinking food supply available to these insectivorous animals.
Experiment aims to understand how iron-age brochs developed and what they signified Stone upon stone, the towering embodiment of their builders' wealth, status or hunger for defence, Scotland's iron-age brochs have fascinated and confounded archeologists for centuries. The precise constitution of these architecturally complex roundhouses, and why they remain unique to Scotland, is the subject of
GPs worried thousands may delay routine appointments due to fear of catching coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Senior doctors fear that thousands of routine vaccination appointments may be missed or delayed because of the coronavirus lockdown, raising the risk of sudden and potentially fatal outbreaks of other diseases when restrictions on movement are fina
This so-called "impossible object" takes form when the brain attempts to turn a 2D image into a 3D object. (Stuart Patience/) Glance at the stairs above. Find the base…rather, spot the top. Upon closer examination, you'll realize that there is no beginning or end. There's no way that's feasible, right? These familiar steps, called the Penrose stairs, are a type of "impossible object"—a construc
Covid-19 meetings appear to be first time political advisers such as Dominic Cummings have been present on advisory group Sage attendees worried by Cummings' presence No 10 advisers at Sage: key questions that need answering See all our coronavirus coverage Downing Street's political advisers have never before attended meetings of the UK government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sag
I'm mixed race and 'culturally white', and seemed to be a disappointment to my father – but we just weren't close My dad said it to me when I was seven years old and it stung like vinegar on a paper cut. Of all the things you throw at kids you never know which ones will stick. This one accidentally stuck. I'm not black enough. The phrase, the unblackness, was planted, and developed like an irksom
A lull in boat traffic and a fishing ban in Istanbul forced by the coronavirus pandemic has proved good news for some of the city's most-loved inhabitants—the dolphins that swim in the fish-rich waters of the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia.
A lull in boat traffic and a fishing ban in Istanbul forced by the coronavirus pandemic has proved good news for some of the city's most-loved inhabitants—the dolphins that swim in the fish-rich waters of the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia.
T he Republican Party has been taken over by an unscrupulous populist demagogue. His loyalty is to himself, not to his party or any ideology. He glories in violating political norms. He trashes liberals and government bureaucrats but has no use for limiting the government's powers—at least, not his own powers. He has no problem with deficit spending, provided he can direct it to his base. He play
Senator Tim Scott tells the story of his life as a constant fight to help people at the bottom of society. "Our country has been struggling and striving in the right direction," the Republican told me from Hanahan, South Carolina, where he was temporarily riding out the coronavirus outbreak and a spate of bad weather in his home state. But "we still have progress that needs to be made." During hi
Evidence grows that many Covid-19 patients do better with non-invasive help Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Only about half of the sickest Covid-19 patients, admitted to intensive care struggling to breathe, are being put on mechanical ventilators, it has emerged, as evidence grows that many do better with non-invasive help. The rush to increaase the number of ventil
Germany's leading coronavirus expert Christian Drosten on Merkel's leadership, the UK response and the 'prevention paradox' Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christian Drosten, who directs the Institute of Virology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin, was one of those who identified the Sars virus in 2003. As the head of the German public health institute's reference lab
When President Trump suggested during a press conference that doctors should look into treating covid-19 patients with an "injection inside" of disinfectant, "or almost a cleaning," Austin Chiang, a gastroenterologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, knew he had to react. In his lab coat and scrubs, a stethoscope draped around his neck, and staring directly into the camera
En læser har lagt mærke til tykmavede naceller på gearløse vindmøller og vil gerne vide, hvilke teknologier, der gør dette muligt nu. Det svarer vindmøllepionér og blogger på ing.dk, Henrik Stiesdal, på.
T hose with power who are planning our resurgence from the coronavirus need imagination and, above all, the humility of a long view of the human drama. To buoy myself one recent morning, after reading so much bad news, I did what the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass had done at an earlier moment of crisis: I sat and reread the Book of Genesis. One of the most profound rebirths, at least in s
Donald Trump loves attention, and people can't help but give it to him. It's been this way for a generation. Television cameras and tabloids were trained on him long before he was president, and even more so now. In the three years since he took office, it can sometimes seem impossible to look away. But I've always found that paying attention to the people around Trump is far more revealing than
Updated at 10:20 a.m. ET on April 26, 2020. On Tuesday a candidate for the Connecticut Senate, J. T. Lewis of Sandy Hook, posted one of those suicidal tweets that goes off like a mortar shot straight up into the sky, with nothing to do but plummet back down onto the head of the one who fired it. Here it is, whistling back to Earth in its full contrarian glory: Unpopular take: didn't nurses and do
What makes good art? This question has dominated entertainment criticism over the past several years—including the deliberation about fairness in evaluating award worthiness at the Emmys, Oscars , and Grammys, and a recent standoff between the director Martin Scorsese and the fandom of the Marvel cinematic universe. In the latter , Scorsese—renowned for his canon of classic films that navigate th
Earlier this month, I received an intriguing email that appeared to be from Donald Trump. "Can you keep a secret?" the subject line asked. The small print at the bottom of the email clarified that it was actually from a joint fundraising committee composed of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and the Republican National Committee. "I have exciting news to share," the email began, as if in Trump
Foreign secretary rejects accusations there has been 'lack of transparency' about Sage committee Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dominic Raab has said the government has no plans to publish the list of participants in the Sage committee of scientific experts, after the Guardian revealed that key meetings have been attended by Dominic Cummings. "We don't release as a
Excavations reveal that rubbish left outside the city walls wasn't just dumped. It was being collected, sorted and resold They were expert engineers, way ahead of the curve on underfloor heating, aqueducts and the use of concrete as a building material. Now it turns out that the Romans were also masters at recycling their rubbish. Researchers at Pompeii, the city buried under a thick carpet of vo
While she has not personally been to space, NASA astronaut Michelle Thaller has heard from friends and colleagues what it is like to truly be isolated. Coping mechanisms for these extreme cases can also benefit people here on Earth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting and maintaining a schedule can help you and your body return to a more normal state, as can finding familiar sensory inputs. For
Behavioural economics is being abused by politicians as a justification for flawed policies over the coronavirus outbreak I first came across "nudge" – the concept many consider to be the pinnacle of behavioural economics – at a thinktank seminar a little over 10 years ago. We were all handed a mock wine menu and asked what we'd order. This was supposed to illustrate that most price-aware diners
Hi guys, I would like to start a discussions here, do you see permanent effects for the total energy demand as a result of the corona virus and think that this peak may come earlier? To assess short term effects on the energy industry as result of the pandemic is easy as industries and businesses have temporarily ceased production reducing total energy demand (total, not a specific source). Many
Armed forces will collect swabs from care homes, police stations and prisons across UK Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The British military is to begin operating mobile coronavirus testing units that will travel to care homes, police stations and prisons across the UK. The units will test essential workers and vulnerable people in areas where there is "significant" d
Experts who assess global peril saw a pandemic coming, but they have worse worries for humanity Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When eventually the coronavirus crisis begins to recede and we return to an approximation of normality – no matter how socially distanced or how much handwashing it involves – we can expect some kind of international initiative to prevent, o
Srinivisa Ramanujan's ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider
Big drugs companies have long favoured outsourcing clinical trials to poor countries with lax regulations to cut costs and maximise profit • Coronavirus latest updates • See all our coronavirus coverage Last week, in Oxford, the first volunteers in the first European human trial were injected with a potential coronavirus vaccine . At the same time, Pakistan's National Institute of Health received
A massive increase in testing and tracing should be the next phase, but decades of cuts and reorganisations have whittled away the necessary regional expertise Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Perhaps, the most surprising aspect of the British Covid-19 crisis is the extent to which the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments, and the English regions, have allow
PLUS. Danske myndigheder arbejder på international enighed om fælles standarder for kortlægning af bygninger. Det gør det lettere for biler, robotter og sensorer at finde rundt mellem bygninger
The attacks on phone masts and the spreading of anti-vaxx conspiracies are all part of the same strain of misinformation. But is evidence-based reality going to make a comeback? See all our coronavirus coverage Coronavirus – latest updates There have not been too many encouraging graph lines in recent weeks. One that does offer a breath of optimism, however, is the slight downward curve that impl
Even western countries are starting to accept that shielding our faces could save lives … whether you live in New York or Berlin See all our coronavirus coverage Coronavirus – latest updates When coronavirus emerged in China, people across much of the region were quick to start wearing some form of face mask when they went out in public. Memories of the Sars epidemic were still strong, and there
Social interaction is vital for young minds, and social media might be the only way of achieving this during lockdown Should we start to use "physical distancing" instead of "social distancing"? Those keen on the change argue that, despite being physically apart, we can still be socially together. So we can connect and support each other even when avoiding unnecessary face-to-face contact. Relate
I stora kuststäder där marken sjunker är klimatförändringarnas effekter redan synliga. På Java har det gått så långt att man beslutat flytta huvudstaden till en säkrare plats på en närliggande ö. Spela videon för att se varför havsnivåhöjningarna går så snabbt i Indonesien.
För ungefär 8000 år sedan stabiliserades havsnivåerna och våra moderna civilisationer utvecklades. Men nu har havsnivåerna börjat stiga igen. Men exakt hur mycket de kommer stiga till 2100 är svårt att förutspå. Spela klippet för att se varför.
Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday; Kim Jong-un's train possibly spotted at North Korean resort; global infections near 2.9m. Follow the latest updates Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' after disinfectant debacle Global report: death toll passes 200,000 Coronavirus latest: at a glance Australia coronavirus updates – live See all our coronavirus coverage 2.20am BST The G20, a grou
Scientists on UK government's coronavirus advisory group say Dominic Cummings was an active participant No evidence No 10 advisers attended Sage in previous crises No 10 advisers at Sage: key questions that need answering See all our coronavirus coverage The involvement of the prime minister's chief political adviser, Dominic Cummings, in meetings of the scientific group advising the UK governmen
A March paper by researchers at Imperial College London that, in the words of the Washington Post, "helped upend U.S. and U.K. coronavirus strategies," cited a preprint that had been withdrawn. Retraction Watch became aware of the issue after being contacted by a PubPeer commenter who had noted the withdrawal earlier this month. Following questions … Continue reading
So far this year there has been a close encounter between Venus and the moon every month, but Venus will now dim as it moves towards the sun The waxing crescent moon passes Venus again this week. It's been a regular monthly occurrence this year, but it's so pleasing to the eye that it wins hands down for the one thing to make sure you look out for this week. This month, the conjunction takes plac
Scientists have identified a protein sensor that restricts how much sugar and fat our cells convert into energy during periods of starvation. It is possible, the scientists say, that the sensor could be fine-tuned to prompt more sugar and fat conversion in people with metabolic conditions.
Researchers have engineered a new catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes. The discovery could be used in a conversion process to drastically reduce ethylene production costs and cut related carbon dioxide emissions by up to 87%.
A new study has found that tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface can show varying degrees of roughness and could help explain why certain earthquakes are stronger than others.
Researchers have published a new study that explains how they created a hollow nanostructure for metal halide perovskites that would allow the material to emit a highly efficient blue light.
Researchers have engineered a new catalyst that can more efficiently convert ethane into ethylene, which is used in a variety of manufacturing processes. The discovery could be used in a conversion process to drastically reduce ethylene production costs and cut related carbon dioxide emissions by up to 87%.
Researchers have published a new study that explains how they created a hollow nanostructure for metal halide perovskites that would allow the material to emit a highly efficient blue light.
A team of engineers, material scientists, and physicists demonstrated how a new material — a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite — that hadn't previously been considered for use in solar cells could provide a safer and more effective option than others that are commonly considered.
The fundamental laws of physics are based on symmetries that, among other things, determine the interactions between charged particles. Using ultracold atoms, researchers have experimentally constructed the symmetries of quantum electrodynamics. They hope to gain new insights for implementing future quantum technologies that can simulate complex physical phenomena.
A team of engineers, material scientists, and physicists demonstrated how a new material — a lead-free chalcogenide perovskite — that hadn't previously been considered for use in solar cells could provide a safer and more effective option than others that are commonly considered.
The structure of enzymes determines how they control vital processes such as digestion or immune response. This is because the protein compounds are not rigid, but can change their shape through movable 'hinges.' The shape of enzymes can depend on whether their structure is measured in the test tube or in the living cell. This is what physicochemists discovered about YopO, an enzyme of the plague
The fundamental laws of physics are based on symmetries that, among other things, determine the interactions between charged particles. Using ultracold atoms, researchers have experimentally constructed the symmetries of quantum electrodynamics. They hope to gain new insights for implementing future quantum technologies that can simulate complex physical phenomena.
A multidisciplinary research group dated the bones of dozens of Iron Age residents of the Levänluhta site in Finland, and studied the carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios. The results provide an overview of the dietary habits based on terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecosystems, as well as of sources of livelihoods throughout the Levänluhta era.
Data transmission that works with magnetic waves instead of electric currents can be the basis for future information technologies. Some years ago, researchers reached a new quantum state of magnetic particles at room temperature — a Bose-Einstein condensate. In a new study they show that the particles in the condensate behave repulsively, which leads to its stabilization. In this way, they resol
Health practitioners are constantly developing new ways to help those with drug and alcohol addictions wean themselves from their substance of choice. Most such programs have limited success, however. A new study finds that interventions that take a multidimensional approach — tackling the biological, social, environmental and mental health obstacles to overcome while also addressing a person's s
Shuffling of DNA in a single gene might be why the syphilis bacteria can evade the immune system. The change alters a protein on its cell surface to create a distraction. People can become re-infected several times with syphilis because they can't develop immunity, Untreated syphilis can hide in the body for decades. Genomic findings on these evasive strategies may point to designs for vaccines to
Global coalition which aims to ensure vaccines are distributed fairly says there will be an 'astronomical' push to get access to successful ones As the global race for a Covid-19 vaccine intensifies, there's a question Jane Halton and her team come back to time and again: if and when successful vaccines emerge, what can be done to ensure they don't simply go to those with the deepest pockets? If
Ministers considering ordering millions of tests although concerns remain over accuracy Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Ministers are considering ordering millions of antibody tests developed by researchers in Britain despite conceding that there are still concerns over the reliability of the home test kits. The foreign secretary, Dominic Raab, confirmed on Sunday th
Florida is the third-most-populous state in the nation, home to approximately 21.5 million people. It is also the only one of the 48 contiguous states with a tropical climate, in South Florida, home to thousands of species of plants and animals. Here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Florida and some of the wildlife and people calling it home. This photo story is part of Fifty , a collection
We don't know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A combination of immunotherapy agents that encourages some immune cells to eat cancer cells and alert others to attack tumors put mice with a deadly type of brain cancer called glioblastoma into long-term remission.
Cells infected with HIV make two forms of the virus's RNA. A new article finds a single nucleotide controls which version of viral RNA an infected cell makes; both forms are necessary for HIV to replicate. The critical nucleotide happens to be in a region of the HIV genome with low mutation rates. That placement makes it a promising target for new therapies, because the virus is less likely to dev
A new hypothesis says the universe self-simulates itself in a "strange loop". A paper from the Quantum Gravity Research institute proposes there is an underlying panconsciousness. The work looks to unify insight from quantum mechanics with a non-materialistic perspective. How real are you? What if everything you are, everything you know, all the people in your life as well as all the events were
We don't know how the coronavirus may affect women and men differently, which prevents us from delivering appropriate and personalized care — Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
A new hypothesis says the universe self-simulates itself in a "strange loop". A paper from the Quantum Gravity Research institute proposes there is an underlying panconsciousness. The work looks to unify insight from quantum mechanics with a non-materialistic perspective. How real are you? What if everything you are, everything you know, all the people in your life as well as all the events were
Scientists have identified a key mechanism that tumor cells use to take advantage of and avoid detection from the immune system. Targeting this mechanism offers a new therapeutic strategy for cancers like Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
New research has revealed key insights about the proteins causing two of the most common types of wheat sensitivity – non-celiac wheat sensitivity and occupational asthma (baker's asthma).
Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, millions of people took to the streets in cities and towns across the United States, giving voice to an emerging consciousness of humanity's impact on Earth . Protesters shut down 5th Avenue in New York City, students in Boston staged a "die-in" at Logan airport, and demonstrators in Chicago called for an end to the internal combustion engine. CBS News anchor W
If your hearing deteriorates in old age, the risk of dementia and cognitive decline increases. So far, it hasn't been clear why. A team of neuroscientists has examined what happens in the brain when hearing gradually deteriorates: key areas of the brain are reorganized, and this affects memory.
Falling visibility in three major African cities reveals that air pollution has increased significantly over the last 45 years – leaving citizens facing further short-term increases in human-made pollution due to increasing urbanization and economic development, a new study reveals.
Efficient quantum computing is expected to enable advancements that are impossible with classical computers. Scientists have proposed a novel two-dimensional design that can be constructed using existing integrated circuit technology. This design solves typical problems facing the current three-dimensional packaging for scaled-up quantum computers, bringing the future one step closer.
There has been a dramatic decrease in cold-water plankton during the 20th century, in contrast to thousands of years of stability, according to a new study.
The abundance of large orb web spiders in the Swiss midland has declined drastically over the last 40 years. The main reason for this is the shrinking food supply available to these insectivorous animals.
Experiment aims to understand how iron-age brochs developed and what they signified Stone upon stone, the towering embodiment of their builders' wealth, status or hunger for defence, Scotland's iron-age brochs have fascinated and confounded archeologists for centuries. The precise constitution of these architecturally complex roundhouses, and why they remain unique to Scotland, is the subject of
GPs worried thousands may delay routine appointments due to fear of catching coronavirus Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Senior doctors fear that thousands of routine vaccination appointments may be missed or delayed because of the coronavirus lockdown, raising the risk of sudden and potentially fatal outbreaks of other diseases when restrictions on movement are fina
This so-called "impossible object" takes form when the brain attempts to turn a 2D image into a 3D object. (Stuart Patience/) Glance at the stairs above. Find the base…rather, spot the top. Upon closer examination, you'll realize that there is no beginning or end. There's no way that's feasible, right? These familiar steps, called the Penrose stairs, are a type of "impossible object"—a construc
Covid-19 meetings appear to be first time political advisers such as Dominic Cummings have been present on advisory group Sage attendees worried by Cummings' presence No 10 advisers at Sage: key questions that need answering See all our coronavirus coverage Downing Street's political advisers have never before attended meetings of the UK government's Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sag
I'm mixed race and 'culturally white', and seemed to be a disappointment to my father – but we just weren't close My dad said it to me when I was seven years old and it stung like vinegar on a paper cut. Of all the things you throw at kids you never know which ones will stick. This one accidentally stuck. I'm not black enough. The phrase, the unblackness, was planted, and developed like an irksom
A lull in boat traffic and a fishing ban in Istanbul forced by the coronavirus pandemic has proved good news for some of the city's most-loved inhabitants—the dolphins that swim in the fish-rich waters of the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia.
A lull in boat traffic and a fishing ban in Istanbul forced by the coronavirus pandemic has proved good news for some of the city's most-loved inhabitants—the dolphins that swim in the fish-rich waters of the Bosphorus Strait between Europe and Asia.
T he Republican Party has been taken over by an unscrupulous populist demagogue. His loyalty is to himself, not to his party or any ideology. He glories in violating political norms. He trashes liberals and government bureaucrats but has no use for limiting the government's powers—at least, not his own powers. He has no problem with deficit spending, provided he can direct it to his base. He play
Senator Tim Scott tells the story of his life as a constant fight to help people at the bottom of society. "Our country has been struggling and striving in the right direction," the Republican told me from Hanahan, South Carolina, where he was temporarily riding out the coronavirus outbreak and a spate of bad weather in his home state. But "we still have progress that needs to be made." During hi
Evidence grows that many Covid-19 patients do better with non-invasive help Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Only about half of the sickest Covid-19 patients, admitted to intensive care struggling to breathe, are being put on mechanical ventilators, it has emerged, as evidence grows that many do better with non-invasive help. The rush to increaase the number of ventil
Germany's leading coronavirus expert Christian Drosten on Merkel's leadership, the UK response and the 'prevention paradox' Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Christian Drosten, who directs the Institute of Virology at the Charité Hospital in Berlin, was one of those who identified the Sars virus in 2003. As the head of the German public health institute's reference lab
When President Trump suggested during a press conference that doctors should look into treating covid-19 patients with an "injection inside" of disinfectant, "or almost a cleaning," Austin Chiang, a gastroenterologist at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, knew he had to react. In his lab coat and scrubs, a stethoscope draped around his neck, and staring directly into the camera
En læser har lagt mærke til tykmavede naceller på gearløse vindmøller og vil gerne vide, hvilke teknologier, der gør dette muligt nu. Det svarer vindmøllepionér og blogger på ing.dk, Henrik Stiesdal, på.
T hose with power who are planning our resurgence from the coronavirus need imagination and, above all, the humility of a long view of the human drama. To buoy myself one recent morning, after reading so much bad news, I did what the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass had done at an earlier moment of crisis: I sat and reread the Book of Genesis. One of the most profound rebirths, at least in s
Donald Trump loves attention, and people can't help but give it to him. It's been this way for a generation. Television cameras and tabloids were trained on him long before he was president, and even more so now. In the three years since he took office, it can sometimes seem impossible to look away. But I've always found that paying attention to the people around Trump is far more revealing than
Updated at 10:20 a.m. ET on April 26, 2020. On Tuesday a candidate for the Connecticut Senate, J. T. Lewis of Sandy Hook, posted one of those suicidal tweets that goes off like a mortar shot straight up into the sky, with nothing to do but plummet back down onto the head of the one who fired it. Here it is, whistling back to Earth in its full contrarian glory: Unpopular take: didn't nurses and do
What makes good art? This question has dominated entertainment criticism over the past several years—including the deliberation about fairness in evaluating award worthiness at the Emmys, Oscars , and Grammys, and a recent standoff between the director Martin Scorsese and the fandom of the Marvel cinematic universe. In the latter , Scorsese—renowned for his canon of classic films that navigate th
Earlier this month, I received an intriguing email that appeared to be from Donald Trump. "Can you keep a secret?" the subject line asked. The small print at the bottom of the email clarified that it was actually from a joint fundraising committee composed of Donald J. Trump for President, Inc. and the Republican National Committee. "I have exciting news to share," the email began, as if in Trump
Foreign secretary rejects accusations there has been 'lack of transparency' about Sage committee Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Dominic Raab has said the government has no plans to publish the list of participants in the Sage committee of scientific experts, after the Guardian revealed that key meetings have been attended by Dominic Cummings. "We don't release as a
Excavations reveal that rubbish left outside the city walls wasn't just dumped. It was being collected, sorted and resold They were expert engineers, way ahead of the curve on underfloor heating, aqueducts and the use of concrete as a building material. Now it turns out that the Romans were also masters at recycling their rubbish. Researchers at Pompeii, the city buried under a thick carpet of vo
While she has not personally been to space, NASA astronaut Michelle Thaller has heard from friends and colleagues what it is like to truly be isolated. Coping mechanisms for these extreme cases can also benefit people here on Earth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Setting and maintaining a schedule can help you and your body return to a more normal state, as can finding familiar sensory inputs. For
Behavioural economics is being abused by politicians as a justification for flawed policies over the coronavirus outbreak I first came across "nudge" – the concept many consider to be the pinnacle of behavioural economics – at a thinktank seminar a little over 10 years ago. We were all handed a mock wine menu and asked what we'd order. This was supposed to illustrate that most price-aware diners
Hi guys, I would like to start a discussions here, do you see permanent effects for the total energy demand as a result of the corona virus and think that this peak may come earlier? To assess short term effects on the energy industry as result of the pandemic is easy as industries and businesses have temporarily ceased production reducing total energy demand (total, not a specific source). Many
Armed forces will collect swabs from care homes, police stations and prisons across UK Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage The British military is to begin operating mobile coronavirus testing units that will travel to care homes, police stations and prisons across the UK. The units will test essential workers and vulnerable people in areas where there is "significant" d
Experts who assess global peril saw a pandemic coming, but they have worse worries for humanity Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage When eventually the coronavirus crisis begins to recede and we return to an approximation of normality – no matter how socially distanced or how much handwashing it involves – we can expect some kind of international initiative to prevent, o
Srinivisa Ramanujan's ideas seemed to come from a parallel universe and mathematicians are still getting to grips with them today, say Ken Ono and Robert Schneider
Big drugs companies have long favoured outsourcing clinical trials to poor countries with lax regulations to cut costs and maximise profit • Coronavirus latest updates • See all our coronavirus coverage Last week, in Oxford, the first volunteers in the first European human trial were injected with a potential coronavirus vaccine . At the same time, Pakistan's National Institute of Health received
A massive increase in testing and tracing should be the next phase, but decades of cuts and reorganisations have whittled away the necessary regional expertise Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Perhaps, the most surprising aspect of the British Covid-19 crisis is the extent to which the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish governments, and the English regions, have allow
PLUS. Danske myndigheder arbejder på international enighed om fælles standarder for kortlægning af bygninger. Det gør det lettere for biler, robotter og sensorer at finde rundt mellem bygninger
The attacks on phone masts and the spreading of anti-vaxx conspiracies are all part of the same strain of misinformation. But is evidence-based reality going to make a comeback? See all our coronavirus coverage Coronavirus – latest updates There have not been too many encouraging graph lines in recent weeks. One that does offer a breath of optimism, however, is the slight downward curve that impl
Even western countries are starting to accept that shielding our faces could save lives … whether you live in New York or Berlin See all our coronavirus coverage Coronavirus – latest updates When coronavirus emerged in China, people across much of the region were quick to start wearing some form of face mask when they went out in public. Memories of the Sars epidemic were still strong, and there
Social interaction is vital for young minds, and social media might be the only way of achieving this during lockdown Should we start to use "physical distancing" instead of "social distancing"? Those keen on the change argue that, despite being physically apart, we can still be socially together. So we can connect and support each other even when avoiding unnecessary face-to-face contact. Relate
I stora kuststäder där marken sjunker är klimatförändringarnas effekter redan synliga. På Java har det gått så långt att man beslutat flytta huvudstaden till en säkrare plats på en närliggande ö. Spela videon för att se varför havsnivåhöjningarna går så snabbt i Indonesien.
För ungefär 8000 år sedan stabiliserades havsnivåerna och våra moderna civilisationer utvecklades. Men nu har havsnivåerna börjat stiga igen. Men exakt hur mycket de kommer stiga till 2100 är svårt att förutspå. Spela klippet för att se varför.
Boris Johnson to return to work on Monday; Kim Jong-un's train possibly spotted at North Korean resort; global infections near 2.9m. Follow the latest updates Trump says briefings 'not worth the effort' after disinfectant debacle Global report: death toll passes 200,000 Coronavirus latest: at a glance Australia coronavirus updates – live See all our coronavirus coverage 2.20am BST The G20, a grou
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