ir How climate change is linked to virus response By news.ntu.edu.sg Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:00:00 GMT Prof Stephan Schuster, research director at NTU’s Singapore Centre for Environmental Life Sciences Engineering, is working with Asst Prof Sanjay Chotirmall, from NTU’s Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, to understand the role of the air microbiome (which includes organisms such as bacteria and fungi) in relation to the lung.... Full Article All
ir Veteran Iranian OPEC Governor in Coma By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 12:22:53 GMT Hossein Kazempour Ardebili is in a coma after a severe brain hemorrhage. Full Article
ir COVID-19 Inspires Downhole Monitoring Model By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 11:41:28 GMT Acoustic Data has developed a remote downhole monitoring deployment model that overcomes travel restrictions tied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Full Article
ir Gyrodata Sells Directional Drilling Division to Intrepid By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 11:50:14 GMT The deal doubles Intrepid's directional drilling capabilities in North America. Full Article
ir Coronavirus Downturn May Nullify 10 Years of Oil Demand Growth By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 12:18:00 GMT Unprecedented crude oil demand declines over the second quarter of the year will wipe out over a decade of industry growth in barrel terms. Full Article
ir Vaca Muerta Development Teeters on Virus By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 11:23:57 GMT The rush to develop Argentina's giant Vaca Muerta shale field was already wobbling when the Covid-19 pandemic struck. Full Article
ir Texas LNG Project Secures Air Permit By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:19:42 GMT Above is an artist's impression of Texas LNG's planned liquefaction facilities at the Port of Brownsville. IMAGE SOURCE: Texas LNG Brownsville LLC. Full Article
ir Neptune Completes First Egypt OBN Seismic Survey By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:19:31 GMT The survey was the first ever OBN seismic survey to be conducted in Egypt and the most detailed survey of the block since 1988. Full Article
ir Data Shows Drop in Suspected Offshore UK Virus Cases By www.rigzone.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:21:51 GMT New figures released this week show a decline in suspected coronavirus cases across the UK's offshore oil and gas sector. Full Article
ir Teens tire of Facebook, turn to Twitter By www.laptopmag.com Published On :: Wed, 22 May 2013 17:38:11 +0000 There’s no denying that Facebook is popular among the teenage crowd, but a recent study shows that Twitter and Instagram aren’t too far behind. Full Article Computers
ir What's the most viral emotion? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Apr 2014 15:43:45 +0000 Researchers in China found that while joy spreads faster than sadness or disgust, nothing is speedier than anger. Full Article Research & Innovations
ir Virtual wine tastings make it OK to drink alone By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Aug 2015 18:00:00 +0000 Social media has made it possible to do a wine tasting with a group, when you're all by yourself. Full Article Beverages
ir Paddles, the first cat of New Zealand, has died By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Nov 2017 16:18:32 +0000 Paddles the polydactyl cat took Twitter by storm after being elected into office with her mom, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Full Article Pets
ir First Look: 'Sarah Palin's Alaska' hurts to watch By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:23:42 +0000 It's coming. And it's just as bad as you imagined. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir Inexpensive wine and cheese pairings for Valentine's Day By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Feb 2015 12:18:17 +0000 Check out this useful infographic that has tips on pairing cheese with red, white or pink wine, plus explanations on why the pairings work. Full Article Beverages
ir 6 wine and chocolate pairings By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:22:26 +0000 Wine educator Jennifer Malme shares some basic guidelines for pairing chocolate with wine. Full Article Beverages
ir 8 heart-shaped islands to inspire your next getaway By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Feb 2017 12:02:13 +0000 These heart-shaped islands are top-notch destinations for romantic vacations, honeymoons, weddings and marriage proposals. Full Article Travel
ir Shakira suffers sea lion scare By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:09:55 +0000 Singer says she was almost attacked after the animal mistook her phone for a fish. Full Article Animals
ir Fellow passengers rescue visually impaired man from subway tracks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2017 15:48:08 +0000 Passengers acted swiftly to save a visually impaired man who had fallen off a platform near an Atlanta public transit rail line. Full Article Responsible Living
ir Respected architect proposes bridge linking Scotland and Ireland (and no one laughs) By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jan 2018 12:52:49 +0000 Following the repudiation of a proposed English Channel bridge, a less costly 'Celtic Connection' between Scotland and Northern Ireland gains traction. Full Article Transportation
ir Hot air balloons could soon fly over Venus' clouds By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 31 Dec 2018 19:11:14 +0000 It won't exactly make Venus any more desirable as a tourist destination. Full Article Space
ir Sweet dad cheers his son through infant's first round of shots By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2017 20:26:10 +0000 Antwon Lee tells his little man "it's OK to cry" and to "stay strong" during the ordeal. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Some boys' brains may be wired to make them less empathetic By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Dec 2017 17:29:48 +0000 A new study has found structural brain differences that may account for callous-unemotional traits in boys. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ir Pakistan opens first school for transgender students By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Apr 2018 18:17:17 +0000 The Gender Guardian offers 12 years of education, from elementary school to college. Full Article Healthy Spaces
ir What is thirdhand smoke? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 10 May 2018 20:56:20 +0000 Thirdhand smoke is residual smoke and chemicals that linger in surfaces and still cause harm to people and animals. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ir Sensitive Santas help autistic kids find the spirit of the season By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:47:19 +0000 The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle, and it can overwhelm children on the autism spectrum. Sensitive Santas can help bring seasonal joy. Full Article Family Activities
ir Premature births linked to scarcity of men By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:25:01 +0000 ncreasing fathers' support during pregnancy may lower rates of premature babies and babies born too small. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Orgasms during birth? Yes, it really can happen By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:23:03 +0000 Though childbirth is frequently spoken of in terms of pain and punishment, some women do experience what are known as orgasmic or ecstatic births. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir More teen girls need HPV shot, says CDC By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 19:34:47 +0000 Despite the HPV vaccine being effective at preventing infections and cancers down the line, just one-third of teen girls complete the injection series. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ir Possible male birth control stops sperm in its tracks By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Dec 2013 20:11:51 +0000 Keeping sperm from being ejaculated may provide the key to creating a birth control drug for men. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ir Teen birth rate hits new low By www.livescience.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 14:30:25 +0000 Early data suggest the U.S. teen birth rate hit a historic low in 2013, according to a new report from the CDC. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Confirmed: Frequent ejaculation reduces cancer risk By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:49:21 +0000 Study found that men who ejaculated more than 21 times a month were significantly less likely to develop prostate cancer. Full Article Fitness & Well-Being
ir Mice sing in secret ultrasonic frequencies to their mates By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:43:30 +0000 A newly discovered mechanism in the throats of mice works like a supersonic jet engine. Full Article Animals
ir 11 animals that can change their gender By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Feb 2019 19:51:06 +0000 For many wild creatures the line between male and female is decidedly blurry. Full Article Animals
ir Finlandia ups vodka's environmental cred By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:43:43 +0000 Through November, customers can redeem specially marked bottles of Finlandia vodka to donate a tree planting in honor of themselves, friends or family through T Full Article Beverages
ir Dirty facts about the BP oil catastrophe By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 15 May 2010 06:36:49 +0000 A compilation of some of the most disturbing factoids about BP and the federal government's response to the catastrophe. Full Article Computers
ir BP redirects the flow of information with Google AdWords By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:35:55 +0000 BP is coming under criticism for buying 'gulf oil spill' search advertising on Google. Will the company's attempt to redirect online traffic backfire? Full Article Computers
ir Broader view on oil spill's environmental damage By www.mnn.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:33:51 +0000 Alaskan journalist Charles Wohlforth, author of 'The Fate of Nature,' tells MSNBC about the oil spill's likely long-term effects and what could exacerbate them. Full Article Wilderness & Resources
ir Environmental organizations want a 60 mpg goal By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:19:32 +0000 Several environmental organizations join forces to launch a new campaign urging the federal government to adopt a fuel efficiency goal of 60mpg by 2025. Full Article Transportation
ir First Lady invites 8- to 12-year-olds to create healthy lunches By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:00:00 +0000 In the second Healthy Lunchtime Challenge kids enter their best original lunch recipes for a chance to attend the Kids’ State Dinner. Full Article Healthy Eating
ir Do you want factory farms doing their own poultry safety inspections? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2014 17:16:56 +0000 Food and Water Watch parodies “Portlandia’s” awesome chicken sketch to make a point about factory farming inspections and urges consumers to take action. Full Article Healthy Eating
ir Food fight begins over meat and dairy labels By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:24:13 +0000 U.S. Cattlemen's Association has filed a petition to USDA arguing that lab-grown and plant-based meat startups shouldn't be able to call their products meat. Full Article Healthy Eating
ir Will the ancient sunken forests of New Hampshire ever appear again? By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Nov 2015 06:41:30 +0000 From N.H. to Nova Scotia, Ancient forests emerge only during rare periods of extreme low tide. Full Article Climate & Weather
ir Emily Deschanel pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Apr 2011 18:37:54 +0000 Vegan actress and celebrated animal activist says she's expecting later this year. Full Article Arts & Culture
ir Marion Cotillard gives birth to baby boy By www.mnn.com Published On :: Fri, 20 May 2011 18:41:58 +0000 'Inception' star and self-described hippie at heart names her first child Marcel. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Alicia Silverstone baby-feeding video goes viral By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:10:13 +0000 Actress comes under fire after she reveals that she chews her toddler's food before feeding it to him. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Why women who give birth after 45 live longer By www.mnn.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Apr 2012 22:28:33 +0000 A new study found that the mortality rate for women with no children is 4.9 per 1,000, yet notably dips to 1.6 among women who give birth after 45. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Josie Maran had a farm water birth By www.mnn.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:15:56 +0000 Actress delivered a 7.5-pound baby girl at her Pennsylvania farm on July 2. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Raising children with books may up their IQs later By www.livescience.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 19:19:24 +0000 Raising a child in a mentally stimulating environment has been linked to developing a smaller brain cortex, which in turn is linked to higher IQ. Full Article Babies & Pregnancy
ir Kate Middleton in hospital, pregnant with first child By www.mnn.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Dec 2012 16:30:29 +0000 Buckingham Palace finally puts the pregnancy rumors to rest by officially announcing that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting. Full Article Arts & Culture