Oil and gas companies are hurtling toward bankruptcy, raising fears that wells will be left leaking planet-warming pollutants, with cleanup costs left to taxpayers.
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Cases rise by over 230,000 worldwide in 24 hours; Florida cases increase by record total for a US state ; Brazil cases near 2m. Follow the latest updates South Africa reimposes ban on alcohol sales WHO reports record rise in global infections Immunity to Covid-19 could be lost in months, UK study suggests Indonesia is failing to control coronavirus outbreak, say experts See all our coronavirus co
Ozone gas could provide a safe method for disinfecting certain types of personal protective equipment in high demand for shielding health care workers from COVID-19, say researchers. They used two pathogens similar to the novel coronavirus in the study and found that ozone, a highly reactive chemical composed of three oxygen atoms, can inactivate viruses on items such as Tyvek gowns, polycarbonat
Replacing a gas-powered ride-hailing vehicle with an electric vehicle can deliver three times the carbon benefits of a personally owned electric car, according to a study of Uber and Lyft data. That's because ride-hailing vehicles travel more miles than personal vehicles, making them more efficient. Also, they typically charge during the day, when a greater quantity of solar energy is powering th
Strategies for the safe reopening of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) from months of strict social distancing in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must recognise that preserving people's health is as important as reviving the economy, argue an international team of researchers.
The new study from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales in England and Wales.
Venus flytraps catch spiders and insects by snapping their trap leaves. This mechanism is activated when unsuspecting prey touch highly sensitive trigger hairs twice within 30 seconds. A study has now shown that a single slow touch also triggers trap closure – probably to catch slow-moving larvae and snails.
Mop the floor with your friends in games like Settlers of Catan. (Pixabay/) Whether it's bankrupting your family in Monopoly or securing the last victory point against your buddies in Settlers of Catan, there's nothing quite like the feeling of board-game triumph. We've collected experts' best tips and tricks so you can dominate every time. MONOPOLY Most players forget the real goal of this game:
They struck a sober note on Sunday's news programs, strongly urging the vast majority of people in hard-hit cities and states to wear masks and avoid large gatherings.
Jupiter is at its closest to Earth and directly opposite the sun – so will be conspicuous for its brightness On 14 July at 09:00 BST, Jupiter will be directly opposite the sun in the sky. Known as opposition , it marks the middle of the weeks when the planet is at its best for observing because it is closest to Earth. From Jupiter's perspective, our world will be at inferior conjunction , meaning
At least 20 turtles were dead and dozens more were rescued Sunday after being entangled in plastic waste washed ashore on one of the world's longest beaches in Bangladesh, officials and conservationists said.
At least 20 turtles were dead and dozens more were rescued Sunday after being entangled in plastic waste washed ashore on one of the world's longest beaches in Bangladesh, officials and conservationists said.
Tennessee is the 16th most populous state in the nation, home to more than 6.8 million people. The landscape ranges from the Appalachian Mountains in the east to the Mississippi River, which makes up its western border. From Memphis to the Great Smoky Mountains, here are a few glimpses of the landscape of Tennessee and some of the wildlife and people calling it home. This photo story is part of F
There are worrying trends about long-term damage, even in those with milder symptoms Download the free Guardian app to get the most important news notifications Coronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statistics There are a lot of unknowns about Covid-19. This makes sense, because despite six months of the most amazing scientific effort of our lifetimes, the coronavirus is a novel
Exclusive: King's College London team found steep drops in patients' antibody levels three months after infection Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage People who have recovered from Covid-19 may lose their immunity to the disease within months, according to research suggesting the virus could reinfect people year after year, like common colds. In the first longitudinal st
Any inquiry into the handling of the crisis must be led by a biomedical expert not a judge, says Tony Mayer , while Alan Marsden thinks the remit should include the actions of previous Tory leaders. Plus Tony Wright calls for a parliamentary commission to be set up urgently Gaby Hinsliff hits the nail on the head ( Boris Johnson's blame-shifting shows the need for a coronavirus inquiry right now
Scientists have developed a new method to find black holes in the outer solar system, and along with it, determine once-and-for-all the true nature of the hypothesized Planet Nine.
It's not an exaggeration to say that when it comes to the future of human progress, nothing is more important than Artificial Intelligence (AI). Although often thought to only be associated with everyday entities such as self-driving cars and Google search rankings, AI is in fact the driving force behind virtually every major and minor technology that's bringing people together and solving humani
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos pushes for U.S. schools to reopen. Trump wears a mask publicly for the first time. And India's latest surge includes a top Bollywood star.
A new study proposes that language could change dramatically on long space voyages. Spacefaring people might lose the ability to understand the people of Earth. This scenario is of particular concern for potential "generation ships". Given the mounting crises of 2020, wouldn't it be nice to just get on a giant spaceship and leave this troubled planet behind? While we don't yet have a surefire can
Four years ago, three big tech companies had plans in the works to beam internet down to Earth from the sky, and each scenario sounded wilder than the next. SpaceX requested permission to launch 4,425 satellites into orbit to create a global internet hotspot. Facebook wanted to use solar-powered drones and laser-based tech to shoot wifi to antennas. And Google's Loon was building giant balloons t
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Louisiana's governor orders bars to close. A flare-up in Pittsburgh offers a cautionary tale. And India records more than 28,000 new cases, with a top Bollywood star among those infected.
Pablo Neruda is one of the most famous poets of the 20th century, but he left a more complicated legacy than many realize. He was launched into international recognition at age 20, and eventually became a Nobel Prize winner, a diplomat, and a senator. He's been honored as a " resistance poet " and a voice for the oppressed, challenging aristocracy and dictatorship in Chile and across the world. A
Emotions are the newest hot commodity, and we can't get enough. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've come to rely even more on our digital devices, including to help manage our emotions. There are approximately 2.57 million apps available for Android users to download and approximately 1.84 million apps available for Apple users . Apps are those tools on our phones or tablets which
Mari Hulbutta, my friend and suitemate from college—we were both members of the Native American student group—couldn't sleep Wednesday, the night before the Supreme Court issued its decision in the landmark Native-treaty-rights case, McGirt v. Oklahoma . Hulbutta is a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation and a descendant of the Muscogee Creek and Seminole Nations, all in present-day Oklahoma. The McGi
This is, hopefully, the last thing I'll write before going on parental leave. At this point late in twin pregnancy, I'm less a functioning professional person than a bad Ron Burgundy impression, chugging smoothies and bellowing "I am COMPLETELY MISERABLE" at anyone caring and unwise enough to check in. First, walking turned into waddling, then waddling turned into hobbling, and now I'm in a place
I n the absence of clear federal guidance, the fall semester's layout varies widely from campus to campus. Some institutions, such as the California State University system and Hampton University, have made the decision to keep students online and campuses closed. Other colleges, such as Harvard, have opted for a hybrid model—holding classes online but bringing some students back to live on campu
Spurned by traditional venture capital firms, three businesspeople turned to other funders, government contracts, and their own savings to launch companies.
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Updated at 9:30 p.m. on July 12, 2020 American presidents customarily leave office when voters reject them. Czars, emperors, and would-be prime ministers for life do whatever they can to hold on to power. To extend his rule until 2036, Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held a referendum to amend his country's constitution. While some Russians publicly opposed the proposal, few had any dou
Members of Heaven's Gate, a religious cult, believed that as the Hale-Bopp comet passed by Earth in 1997, a spaceship would be traveling in its wake—ready to take true believers aboard. Several members of the group bought an expensive, high-powered telescope so that they might get a clearer view of the comet. They quickly brought it back and asked for a refund. When the manager asked why, they co
SpaceX on Saturday delayed the launch of a rocket due to take 57 mini-satellites into space as part of plan to build an orbiting, global broadband internet system.
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