ia BGT's furious David Walliams threatens to sue Simon Cowell after backstage crash By www.mirror.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 15:22:03 +0000 The Britain's Got Talent judges come crashing into tonight's auditions when Simon can't work the breaks - leaving David to claim he has whiplash Full Article TV News
ia Convalescent plasma trials begin for coronavirus treatment By news.sky.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 12:30:00 +0100 Trials to treat COVID-19 using the blood plasma from those who have already recovered from the illness have begun. Full Article
ia Canadian Music Week cancels postponed 2020 event, citing too many obstacles By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:18:30 EDT Canadian Music Week has abandoned plans for a 2020 festival after initially postponing the spring event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article News/Entertainment
ia Florian Schneider-Esleben, co-founder of German band Kraftwerk, dead at 73 By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:56:09 EDT Florian Schneider-Esleben, a co-founder of German electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk, has died, record label Sony said Wednesday at age 73. Full Article News/Entertainment
ia Being Canadian on American Idol didn't affect my chances of winning, B.C. teen says By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 14:30:05 EDT Nanaimo, B.C., teen Lauren Spencer-Smith may not have had the hometown advantage on American Idol, but she feels she had a fair shot on the show. Full Article News/Canada/British Columbia
ia The animated advantage: How Canadian cartoonists are staying home and staying busy By www.cbc.ca Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 09:11:13 EDT As most film and television production grind to a halt, broadcasters are turning to animation studios for fresh content. Full Article News/Entertainment
ia A devastating diagnosis for Oliver Battersby on Coronation Street By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:54:40 +0000 Leanne and Steve are told their son has a life-threatening illness on Corrie Full Article TV
ia Man United fans praise Brandon Williams for taunting Liverpool FC By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:26:26 +0000 Man Utd defender Brandon Williams liked a post on social media which referenced Liverpool's wait to win the Premier League. Full Article Football News
ia Variance in tree species results in the cleanest urban air By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT What kind of an effect do trees have on aerosol particle concentrations in cities? Modelling carried out at the University of Helsinki revealed that the air was cleanest on the street level with three rows of trees of variable height situated along boulevard-type city street canyons. Full Article
ia Clinicians and autistic transgender youth partner to create first community-built care model By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The first ever set of specific recommendations to support transgender autistic young people was co-created by these youth and their families working hand-in-hand with clinical experts. The resulting model offers clinicians a set of concrete ways to provide this unique population the support they need. Full Article
ia Molecule reduces multiple pathologies associated with Alzheimer's disease By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT When tested in brain cells and in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease, a new compound significantly reduced the number of amyloid plaques in the brain, lessened brain inflammation and diminished other molecular markers of the disease. Full Article
ia GW survey evaluates influence of social media in attracting patients By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A recent survey from the George Washington University suggests that patients do not take social media into consideration when looking for a dermatologist and recommend that practitioners should use social media as a tool in engaging and educating patients. Full Article
ia NIH-funded study links early sleep problems to autism diagnosis among at-risk children By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A small study funded by the National Institutes of Health suggests that sleep problems among children who have a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may further raise the likelihood of an ASD diagnosis, compared to at-risk children who do not have difficulty sleeping. Previous research has shown that young children who have a sibling with ASD are at a higher risk for also being diagnosed with the condition. Full Article
ia Do I look mad? Reading facial cues with the touch-screen generation By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Are today's children, who grew up with mobile technology from birth, worse at reading emotions and picking up cues from people's faces than children who didn't grow up with tablets and smartphones? A new UCLA psychology study suggests today's kids are all right. Full Article
ia Editorial: US healthcare must take a more proactive approach to prepare for future disasters By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed major deficiencies and inequities in the US healthcare system, shining a spotlight on improvements that must be made to steel the country for future disasters, argues Maia. Full Article
ia Scientists measured electrical conductivity of pure interfacial water By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Skoltech scientists in collaboration with researchers from the University of Stuttgart, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and the Russian Quantum Center achieved the first systematic experimental measurements of the electrical conductivity of pure interfacial water, hence producing new results significantly extending our knowledge of interfacial water. Full Article
ia New invisibility concept and miniaturization of photonic circuits using ultrafast laser By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Thanks to its unique three-dimensional manufacturing capacity, ultrafast laser writing is a prime candidate to meet the growing demand for the miniaturization of photonic circuitry, e.g., for scaling up optical quantum computers capacity. Towards this goal, scientists from Canada discovered a phenomenon related to the material electronic resonance that allows a much greater miniaturization of the laser written devices. Surprisingly, the new phenomenon allows other intriguing applications such as a new concept of invisibility. Full Article
ia Potentially fatal combinations of humidity and heat are emerging across the globe By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new study has identified thousands of incidents of previously rare or unprecedented extreme heat/humidity combinations in parts of Asia, Africa, Australia, South America and North America, including in the US Gulf Coast region. Full Article
ia IST Austria scientists demonstrate quantum radar prototype By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Physicists at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (IST Austria) have invented a new radar prototype that utilizes quantum entanglement as a method of object detection. This successful integration of quantum mechanics into our everyday devices could significantly impact the biomedical and security industries. The research is published in the journal Science Advances. Full Article
ia New antigen test for detecting COVID-19 could help triage patients during the pandemic By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A new antigen test for detecting COVID-19 can return results within 15 minutes. Researchers who evaluated the assay, which was developed by a biotech company in Belgium, say it could help with patient diagnostics in areas hardest hit by the pandemic. While not as sensitive as tests that use viral RNA to detect the presence of an antigen, the COVID-19 Ag Respi-Strip test could be a useful tool in slowing the spread of the virus. Full Article
ia Newly discovered mechanism can explain increased risk of dementia By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Millions of people around the world use acid suppressants called proton pump inhibitors for conditions like heartburn, gastritis and stomach ulcers. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden now report that how the long-term use of these drugs could increase the risk of developing dementia. Their results are published in the journal Alzheimer's & Dementia. Full Article
ia First simulation of a full-sized mitochondrial membrane By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Scientists from the University of Groningen have developed a method that combines different resolution levels in a computer simulation of biological membranes. Their algorithm backmaps a large-scale model that includes features, such as membrane curvature, to its corresponding coarse-grained molecular model. This has allowed them to zoom in on toxin-induced membrane budding and to simulate a full-sized mitochondrial lipid membrane. Their approach opens the way to whole-cell simulations at a molecular level. Full Article
ia Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to a study of many countries published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal), but school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect. Full Article
ia More selective elimination of leukemia stem cells and blood stem cells By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Hematopoietic stem cells from a healthy donor can help patients suffering from acute leukemia. However, the side effects of therapies are often severe. A group of researchers led by the University of Zurich have now shown how human healthy and cancerous hematopoietic stem cells can be more selectively eliminated using immunotherapy instead of chemotherapy in mice. The aim is to test the new immunotherapy in humans as soon as possible. Full Article
ia Newly discovered cell type plays crucial role in immune response to respiratory infections By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT With a discovery that could rewrite the immunology textbooks, an international group of scientists, including the teams of Bart Lambrecht, Martin Guilliams, Hamida Hammad, and Charlotte Scott (all from the VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research) identified a new type of antigen-presenting immune cell. Full Article
ia The Lancet: New triple antiviral drug combination shows early promise for treating COVID-19 in phase 2 randomized trial By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A two-week course of antiviral therapy with interferon beta-1b plus lopinavir-ritonavir and ribavirin, started within 7 days of showing COVID-19 symptoms, is safe and more effective at reducing the duration of viral shedding than lopinavir-ritonavir alone in patients with mild to moderate illness, according to the first randomized trial of this triple combination therapy involving 127 adults (aged 18 and older) from six public hospitals in Hong Kong. Full Article
ia Neighborhood and cognitive performance in middle-age: Does racial residential segregation matter? By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that black subjects who were exposed to highly segregated neighborhoods in young adulthood exhibited worse performance in cognitive skills in mid-life. This outcome may explain black-white disparities in dementia risk at older age. Full Article
ia Epithelial GPS: Position of RNAi machinery is associated with epithelial identity By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina show in a new report that the RNA interference machinery, normally thought to reside in the nucleus or cytoplasm, predominantly localizes to these apical junctions and influences cell biology in the colon. Interestingly, in colon tumors, this localization is dysregulated and may shift the balance of RNAs to promote tumorigenesis. Full Article
ia Plasma medicine research highlights antibacterial effects and potential uses By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT As interest in the application of plasma medicine -- the use of low-temperature plasma (LTP) created by an electrical discharge to address medical problems -- continues to grow, so does the need for research advancements proving its capabilities and potential impacts on the health care industry. Across the world, many research groups are investigating plasma medicine for applications including cancer treatment and the accelerated healing of chronic wounds, among others. Full Article
ia New study shines light on mysterious giant viruses By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT In recent years, giant viruses have been unearthed in several of the world's most mysterious locations, from the thawing permafrost of Siberia to locations unknown beneath the Antarctic ice. But don't worry, 'The Thing' is still a work of science fiction. For now. Full Article
ia Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers have used a microbiome 'fingerprint' method to report that an individualized mosaic of microbial strains is transmitted to the infant gut microbiome from a mother giving birth through vaginal delivery. They detailed this transmission by analyzing existing metagenomic databases of fecal samples from mother-infant pairs, as well as analyzing mouse dam and pup transmission in a germ-free, or gnotobiotic, mouse model, where the dams were inoculated with human fecal microbes. Full Article
ia Pediatric coronavirus disease (COVID-19) x-ray, CT in review of new lung disorders By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Although the clinical symptoms of SARS, H1N1, MERS, EVALI, and COVID-19 may be nonspecific, some characteristic imaging findings are emerging, says the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). Careful evaluation of the distribution, lung zone preference, and symmetry of the abnormalities with an eye for a few unique differentiating imaging features can allow radiologists to offer a narrower differential diagnosis in pediatric patients, leading to optimal patient care. Full Article
ia Kraftwerk co-founder Florian Schneider dies aged 73 By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:24:25 +0100 Florian Schneider, co-founder of the pioneering electronic music group Kraftwerk, has died at the age of 73. Full Article
ia First patients given plasma in coronavirus treatment trial By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 Hospitals in London and Birmingham have been supplied with fourteen units of convalescent plasma to see if it helps people who are battling Full Article
ia Special front cover of The Big Issue created by Gruffalo illustrator By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 Characters created by Axel Scheffler from his popular books with Julia Donaldson are on the cover. Full Article
ia At least eight dead and thousands taken to hospital after chemical leak in India By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:44:01 +0100 The incident led to panic among locals within a three-kilometre radius. Full Article
ia What does the Virgin Media-O2 merger mean for the UK? By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:27:22 +0100 The two firms have announced plans to bring together their mobile, broadband and pay-TV services. Full Article
ia Lower paid essential workers ‘substantially constrained’ over childcare By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 The report stated that the groups identified are not an exhaustive list of essential employees. Full Article
ia Train kills 16 migrant workers in India walking back home in lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 16:22:17 +0100 Sixteen migrant workers were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad in Western India. Full Article
ia VE Day celebrations and potential lockdown easing lead the papers By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 02:13:24 +0100 Saturday’s papers are dominated by the 75th anniversary of VE Day. Full Article
ia 'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:36 +0100 Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75. Full Article
ia Songwriter and musician Little Richard dies age 87 By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:32:37 +0100 The American singer and songwriter was best known for tracks such as Tutti Fruiti, Long Tall Sally and Rip It Up. Full Article
ia Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces £2bn package to boost cycling and pedestrian capacity By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:54:12 +0100 The Secretary of State will be joined at Downing Street with deputy chief medical officer Professor Jonathan Van-Tam. Full Article
ia Singapore, Malaysia announce billions in stimulus to prop up economies as coronavirus spreads By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:08:01 GMT Singapore and Malaysia are spending billions to keep their economies afloat, while Indonesia has reported its largest rise in cases in a single day. Full Article
ia Human rights clampdown as virus spreads in south-east Asia: experts By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:25:03 GMT Authoritarian leaders across south-east Asia are putting tighter controls on their citizens as the coronavirus spreads and infections rise. Full Article
ia Bernie Sanders says he's staying in the presidential race. Many Democrats fear a reprise of their 2016 defeat By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:05:03 GMT Bernie Sanders has been called "selfish" for failing to "get out" of the presidential race but the senator from Vermont has given no indication he is going anywhere. Full Article
ia Social distancing, hand washing are fantasy concepts in Europe's squalid migrant camps By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:41:01 GMT A growing chorus of aid workers is warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe if coronavirus sweeps into makeshift refugee cities. Full Article
ia Australian expat's push for universal mask-wearing catches fire in the US By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:31:05 GMT When Melbourne expat Jeremy Howard called on all Americans to wear masks three days ago it was a fringe idea. Now US President Donald Trump is considering it. Full Article
ia China's face-mask diplomacy could reshape power in south-east Asia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 11:30:03 GMT Chinese aid and medical experts are flying around the world to help other countries hit by COVID-19. But will the assistance redraw the strategic map? Full Article
ia 'It's going to be very bad': COVID-19 fears for Australia's neighbours By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 17:20:02 GMT One of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies, Johnson & Johnson, is racing to make a billion vaccines. Its chief scientist is most worried about the impact of coronavirus on developing nations. Full Article