us Watch the Hacienda live stream as the ultimate house party returns By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 10:30:00 +0000 Hacienda Classical will perform at the second stay-at-home rave from the legendary club and United We Stream Full Article Music & Nightlife
us Radford family transform garden into kids play park in just 48 hours By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 11:30:07 +0000 Britain's biggest family, who live in Morecambe, revealed how they did it in their latest Youtube video Full Article UK News
us More than 200 homes and businesses hit by power cut in Wythenshawe By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 12:47:40 +0000 Electricity North West said the power might not be restored until 6pm tonight Full Article Greater Manchester News
us Make way for the milkman as lockdown brings these old school businesses back By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:04:53 +0000 'That old fashioned, community spirit seems to be back' Full Article What's On
us Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in house By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 13:20:29 +0000 Police have arrested a 40-year-old man who remains in custody for questioning Full Article Greater Manchester News
us LIVE updates as Grant Shapps holds UK daily coronavirus press conference By www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 14:47:17 +0000 The Transport Secretary will lead Saturday's briefing Full Article UK News
us Using digital twins to design more sustainable cities By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Over the past several years, a collaboration at HLRS has been developing a digital twin of Herrenberg, a small city just outside of Stuttgart, Germany. The Herrenberg study has already provided valuable information for city planners and government officials in the state of Baden-Württemberg, and paves the way for improving the model to include additional kinds of data. Full Article
us 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
us Olanzapine may help control nausea, vomiting in patients with advanced cancer By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Olanzapine, a generic drug used to treat nervous, emotional and mental conditions, also may help patients with advanced cancer successfully manage nausea and vomiting unrelated to chemotherapy. These are the findings of a study published Thursday, May 7, 2020 in JAMA Oncology. Full Article
us Treatment for opioid use disorder is rare in hospitals, study finds By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Despite a national opioid-related overdose epidemic that continues to claim tens of thousands of lives annually, a new nationwide study shows that a scant proportion of hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder receive proven life-saving medications both during and after they're discharged. Full Article
us 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
us How herpes simplex virus can evade the immune response to infect the brain By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT A research team has discovered a molecular mechanism that helps Herpes simplex virus (HSV1) evade the innate immune system and infect the brain causing a rare disease with high mortality. The study from Aarhus University, University of Oxford, and University of Gothenburg, led by first author Chiranjeevi Bodda in Søren Paludan's lab, will be published May 8 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine (JEM). Full Article
us Pangolins may possess evolutionary advantage against coronavirus By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Pangolins lack two genes that function to sound the alarm when a virus enters the body, triggering an immune response in most other mammals. The findings from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, are significant because, while the exotic animals can be carriers of coronavirus, they appear able to tolerate it through some other unknown mechanism. Understanding how pangolins are able to survive coronavirus may point to possible treatment options for humans. Full Article
us 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
us Prehistoric sea creatures evolved pebble-shaped teeth to crush shellfish By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Ichthyosaurs were marine reptiles during the time of the dinosaurs, and scientists don't know much about their ancestry. But by CT-scanning the fossil of one of the first ichthyosaurs, scientists discovered pebble-shaped teeth hidden in its short snout. These strange teeth, probably used for crushing the shells of snails and clam-like bivalves, help illuminate the ways that early ichthyosaurs filled different roles in Triassic marine ecosystems. Full Article
us Gene therapy in mice builds muscle, reduces fat By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that gene therapy in mice helped build strength and significant muscle mass quickly, while reducing the severity of osteoarthritis. The gene therapy also prevented obesity, even when the mice were fed a high-fat diet. Full Article
us KIST-CUK research team develops vaccine platform applicable to various viruses By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT MERS, which struck South Korea in a 2015 outbreak, was caused by a coronavirus--the same family of viruses that is responsible for COVID-19. Recently, a Korean research team announced that it had developed a new vaccine platform using RNA-based adjuvants for the MERS coronavirus. The research team successfully conducted an experiment on nonhuman primates. It is expected that the new vaccine platform will soon be applicable to the development of a COVID-19 vaccine, an urgent global health priority. Full Article
us NTU Singapore scientists develop sustainable way to extract chitin from prawn shells By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a green way to create chitin, by using two forms of food waste - prawn shells and discarded fruit - and fermenting them. Full Article
us USF researchers find human-driven pollution alters the environment even underground By www.eurekalert.org Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:00:00 EDT The Monte Conca cave system in Sicily is showing signs of being altered by pollution from above. Full Article
us 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
us 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
us 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
us Debenhams accused of 'stealing' as retailer demands 90% discount on clothes from suppliers already at UK ports By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 17:00:13 +0100 ITV News has seen correspondence from Debenhams’ administrator to Bangladeshi suppliers demanding a 90% discount on garments orders. Full Article
us Care company launch own We Care badge to support workers during coronavirus pandemic By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:48:04 +0100 A North East based care provider, Wellburn Care Homes, has launched their own We Care badge aiming to show support for care workers. Full Article
us 'Almost criminal' coronavirus testing isn't available for everyone, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown says By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:09:17 +0100 Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has called for "more than 200,000" coronavirus tests to be carried out. Full Article
us Coronavirus: 'Delays in action on care home crisis cost thousands of lives', documents reveal By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:55:28 +0100 Data which identified a massive in Covid-19 was sent to ministers a month before the government's Care Home Action Plan was published. Full Article
us Man arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder police officer By www.itv.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:32:20 +0100 The officer’s injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. Full Article
us Medieval arrows caused similar injuries to gunshots, say archaeologists By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:15 +0100 Arrows fired from longbows could penetrate right through the human skull creating small entry and large exit wounds. Full Article
us 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
us 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
us Duchess of Cambridge calls on budding photographers to capture life under coronavirus lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 The Duchess of Cambridge has teamed up with the National Portrait Gallery to launch the Hold Still project. Full Article
us Warning over ‘perilous future’ for London Zoo in face of lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:17 +0100 Zoological Society of London warns it is facing a very challenging situation as its core income from London and Whipsnade zoos has dried up. Full Article
us BAME groups ‘two to three times more likely to die from coronavirus’ By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:18 +0100 The likelihood of death from Covid-19 is significantly higher among England’s BAME communities than the general population, researchers say. Full Article
us Only half of businesses prepared to return to pre-crisis levels after lockdown lifts By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:03:18 +0100 One in twenty businesses said they would be unable to viably operate as long as social distances measures are still enforced. Full Article
us Tesla chief Elon Musk set for £600m payday after targets reached By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 02:28:23 +0100 He will receive nearly 1.69 million stock options priced at 350.02 dollars (£285). Full Article
us China declares whole country ‘at low risk’ after coronavirus pandemic By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:16:24 +0100 There have been no deaths reported from the virus in China for more than three weeks. Full Article
us 'He spat at me and said have some of my corona': Policing Britain during the coronavirus lockdown By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:23 +0100 ITV Tonight is out with Merseyside Police to investigate the extraordinary impact the pandemic is having on their ability to combat crime. Full Article
us Bank of England warns coronavirus could cause biggest economic slump in 300 years By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 07:58:23 +0100 The Bank of England said the economy could contract by as much as 3% in the first quarter. Full Article
us Shipment of 400,000 delayed protective gowns from Turkey deemed unusable By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:22:18 +0100 A shipment of 400,000 gowns from Turkey which was part of a delayed consignment of PPE has been impounded after falling short of standards. Full Article
us 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
us People from black backgrounds four times more likely to die from virus than people from white backgrounds, ONS finds By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 09:55:41 +0100 People from black backgrounds are four times more likely to die from coronavirus than people from white backgrounds, new statistics suggest. Full Article
us Why no one really knows the economic outcome of the coronavirus crisis By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:50:15 +0100 From a rapid recovery to prolonged depression and everything in between, the range of possible outcomes from the coronavirus crisis is vast. Full Article
us Who has a torch in the coronavirus darkness? By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 10:52:08 +0100 The big question is whether you want to focus on the 2020 bit of the Bank of England's illustrative scenario, which shows a 14% fall in GDP. Full Article
us Nicola Sturgeon says lockdown must continue in Scotland but people may be allowed out more than once per day to exercise By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:53:25 +0100 Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the lockdown period in the country should be extended. Full Article
us Passengers told to wear face coverings and gloves at some of UK's busiest airports By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:11:39 +0100 Limited temperature screening will also be trialled at the airports in coming weeks. Full Article
us Lockdown: Any easing of coronavirus restrictions in England will be 'very limited', No 10 says By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:20:23 +0100 The government will move with "maximum caution" when lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions in England, Number 10 has said. Full Article
us UK coronavirus death toll increases to 30,615 as further 539 deaths confirmed By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:04:53 +0100 Dominic Raab announced the latest figures during the daily briefing. Full Article
us Senior Government Advisor says coronavirus is 'discriminatory' By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:04:01 +0100 Newly released figures show that certain ethnicities were at greater risk of Covid-19 related deaths. Full Article
us UK gives mass round of applause thanking key coronavirus workers in nationwide Clap For Our Carers By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:35:15 +0100 For a seventh week in a row, millions of people across the United Kingdom have shown their appreciation for NHS and key workers. Full Article
us Spread of coronavirus in hospitals and care homes is the big problem, writes Robert Peston By www.itv.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:39:57 +0100 In the community, the rate of transmission is probably as low as 0.5/0.6, which means its progress through the population has been arrested. Full Article