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We can't rely on rampant consumerism to get us out of this mess

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Hyperconsumption adds to environmental destruction that brings people into contact with animal viruses that can spark pandemics. We have to avoid the temptation to rely on it to get us out, writes Graham Lawton

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Ocean currents are sweeping microplastics into the deep sea

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 19:00:19 +0000

Slow-moving underwater currents are leading to build ups of microplastics in biologically rich areas on the sea floor

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Men are worse than women at estimating their height and weight

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 12:30:35 +0000

We tend to overestimate our height and underestimate our weight to fit society’s ideals, or because we think we're still the same as our younger selves

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Weird radio signals spotted in our galaxy could solve a space mystery

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 14:18:31 +0000

Weird blasts of radio waves from space called fast radio bursts have been baffling astronomers since they were discovered, but after finding one in our galaxy we may finally know what creates them

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SpaceX mission control to do social distancing for first crewed flight

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 23:09:02 +0000

SpaceX’s first crewed launch is planned for 27 May and will be run from a mission control with desks set six feet apart to comply with social distancing protocols

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We still don't know how effective the NHS contact-tracing app will be

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 17:00:27 +0000

The UK government will begin trials of its coronavirus contact-tracing app this week, but what impact it will have on slowing the spread of covid-19 is unclear

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Pondering the big question of consciousness is a welcome distraction

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:00:00 +0000

Our best mathematical theory of consciousness is sparking a rethink of one of science’s hardest problems – how simple matter gives rise to a complex mind

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An ancient river on Mars may have flowed for 100,000 years

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:23 +0000

We’ve found a 200-metre cliff in Mars's Hellas basin, the first evidence of a river that flowed on the planet for more than 100,000 years

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We really do relive experiences from waking life when we sleep

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 16:00:33 +0000

Brain implants have revealed that we replay conscious experiences while we sleep, with the same patterns of neurons firing during sleep as in waking life

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Why countries should start weekly covid-19 testing for key workers

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 13:50:00 +0000

Many countries are focusing coronavirus testing on people who have covid-19 symptoms. But regularly testing all essential workers would have more of an impact

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A Japanese nuclear power plant created a habitat for tropical fish

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 19:00:03 +0000

A small increase in water temperature near a Japanese nuclear power plant allowed tropical fish to colonise the area, suggesting global warming will drastically alter some marine ecosystems

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Universal basic income seems to improve employment and well-being

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:59:04 +0000

Finland’s two-year test of universal basic income has concluded that it doesn't seem to disincentivise working, and improves recipients’ mental and financial well-being

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Egyptian pyramids really were aligned with the compass points

By www.newscientist.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:00:12 +0000

Many ancient monuments are claimed to be aligned to celestial phenomena, but we now have the first statistical evidence this is the case for the Egyptian pyramids

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Top brewer AB InBev sees worse ahead, but hope in China

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 11:33:19 -0400

The world's biggest brewer, AB InBev, says it sees signs of a rebound in China, but warns the next quarter will still be worse overall. Julian Satterthwaite reports.

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We had to put a 'stop' to the economy to save lives: WH

By www.reuters.com
Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:45:19 -0400

White House spokeswoman Kayleigh McEnany on Friday was asked about the U.S. economy that lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, and she responded saying it was 'decided' by the president to 'stop the economy' to save lives.

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SAS, sweet SAS

By securelist.com
Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:04 +0000

As you may already know, we have rescheduled the SAS 2020 conference for November 18-21. However, we cannot just leave it all until November, that's why we invite you to SAS at Home, a series of webinars scheduled to kick off very soon, on the 28th-30th of April.

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Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Weight-Loss Surgery Works, No Matter How Long Patient Was Obese
Category: Health News
Created: 2/28/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer Risk

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Lose Weight, Lower Prostate Cancer Risk
Category: Health News
Created: 3/6/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 3/9/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Fitness Key to Long-Term Weight Loss Success

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Fitness Key to Long-Term Weight Loss Success
Category: Health News
Created: 3/31/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/1/2020 12:00:00 AM

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Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?

By www.medicinenet.com
Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 00:00:00 PDT

Title: Which Diets Help You Keep the Weight From Coming Back?
Category: Health News
Created: 4/2/2020 12:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 4/3/2020 12:00:00 AM

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