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Astronomers Discover the Closest Known Black Hole

The newfound 'invisible' object is only 1,000 light years from home




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Immunity of recovered COVID-19 patients could cut risk of expanding economic activity

New modeling of coronavirus behavior suggests that an intervention strategy based on shield immunity could reduce the risk of allowing the higher levels of human interaction needed to support expanded economic activity.




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Planting trees is no panacea for climate change

A restoration ecologist has a simple message for anyone who thinks planting 1 trillion trees will reverse the damage of climate change: 'We can't plant our way out of climate change.'




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Physicists shed light on the nanoscale dynamics of spin thermalization

In physics, thermalization, or the trend of sub-systems within a whole to gain a common temperature, is typically the norm. There are situations, however, where thermalization is slowed down or virtually suppressed; examples are when considering the dynamics of electron and nuclear spins in solids. Understanding why this happens and how it can be controlled is presently at the center of a broad effort, particularly for applications in the emerging field of quantum information technologies.




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Prediction tool shows how forest thinning may increase Sierra Nevada snowpack

Thinning the Sierra Nevada forest by removing trees by hand or using heavy machinery is one of the few tools available to manage forests. However, finding the best way to thin forests by removing select trees to maximize the forest's benefits for water quantity, water quality, wildfire risk and wildlife habitat remains a challenge for resource managers.




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Canadian study finds temperature, latitude not associated with COVID-19 spread

A new study finds that temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but school closures and other public health measures are having a positive effect.




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Mental health calls on the rise as Saskatchewan announces new suicide prevention plan

"For people that already have mental health concerns it might be more escalated and others who have not had mental health concerns are now experiencing (them) because of some of the anxiety and stress that's caused by COVID-19."




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COVID-19 live updates: People defying public health orders a concern in north

The ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in La Loche is being attributed to citizens who've ignored physical distancing measures.




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Mandryk: COVID-19 might not have that much effect on Sask.'s fall vote

What hasn't changed much in the past two month and may not change by the fall is the political fortunes of the NDP and Sask. Party.




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Google delays Android 11 Beta, announces I/O replacement event for June 3

Google I/O isn’t happening this year, but we’ll get all the normal info next month.





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10 steps to take with your iPhone now that we’re starting to leave home

Coronavirus restrictions are lifting across the nation, and before long you’ll get back to some normalcy. I’m not taking any chances with bringing germs into my house. Tap or click for the at-home “airlock” trick I use to make sure everything is disinfected, inspired by NASA astronaut Scott Kelly.




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Tesla has not received 'green light' to resume production: California county health official

Tesla Inc has not been allowed to resume operations at its California vehicle factory as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, a county health official said on Friday.




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Google announces company holiday on May 22 to stem virus burnout

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it has asked employees to take a day off on May 22, to address work-from-home-related burnout during the coronavirus pandemic.




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California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans

Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday.




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How do koalas drink? Not the way you might think

Scientists have solved a lingering mystery about koala behavior - how these tree-dwelling marsupials native to Australia consume enough water to live.




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Korean economy gets its skates on after Olympic medal haul

Kim Yuna's stunning win at last month's Winter Games will not only boost the career of the Olympic figure skating champion, it should help add several billion dollars to the South Korean economy.




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Klitschko to defend WBC title against Poland's Sosnowski

WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko will defend his title against Poland's Albert Sosnowski in Schalke's soccer stadium on May 29, the Ukrainian said on Tuesday.




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Disney announces new 'Star Wars' theatrical film directed by Taika Waititi

Oscar-winning "Jojo Rabbit" screenwriter Taika Waititi will direct and co-write a new "Star Wars" feature film for theaters, Walt Disney Co said on Monday.




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TV stars make UK lockdown dramas with help of family, technology

While most drama productions around world have stopped shooting during the coronavirus pandemic, a team in Britain headed by Oscar nominee Jeff Pope filmed a series of four short stories for television that are already being aired.




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Bob Dylan announces first album of new music since 2012

Bob Dylan is releasing his first album of new music in eight years following a spurt of creativity from the man regarded as one of the world's most influential songwriters.




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Coronavirus deals U.S. economy Great Depression-like job losses, high unemployment

The U.S. economy lost a staggering 20.5 million jobs in April, the steepest plunge in payrolls since the Great Depression, laying bare both the economic and human tragedy wrought by the novel coronavirus pandemic.




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California county says Tesla may not reopen vehicle factory, stifling Musk's plans

Tesla Inc "must not reopen" its vehicle factory in the San Francisco Bay area as local lockdown measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus remain in effect, the local county health department said on Friday.




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U.S. small business rescue program ignored Congress: watchdog

The U.S. government's $660 billion program to rescue small businesses hit by the coronavirus pandemic thwarts the intention of Congress by making it hard for some borrowers to convert loans to grants and failing to prioritize the right businesses, a government watchdog said on Friday.




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Wall Street Week Ahead: U.S. data deluge to underscore divide between roaring market, plunging economy

A week packed with U.S. economic data is likely to provide investors with more evidence of the extent to which the coronavirus pandemic has hit growth, sharpening the debate on whether a rebound in stocks has been justified amid an unprecedented slowdown.




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No 'V'-shape return from devastating U.S. job loss, Fed policymakers say

As many parts of the world's biggest economy begin to reopen after weeks of stay-at-home orders that slowed the spread of the coronavirus but gutted jobs, Americans should not expect a quick return to growth, U.S. Federal Reserve officials said on Friday.




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Timelapse video shows construction of 'phenomenal' coronavirus hospital in Birmingham

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Dominic Raab says coronavirus lockdown 'not done yet' as he urges Brits to 'keep going' with social distancing this Easter

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Three junior doctors inundated with offers for new home after south London landlord 'not happy to let them stay'

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UK coronavirus lockdown: What impact have restrictions had on health, family life, work and economy so far?

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Cambridge Police slammed for checking 'non-essential aisles' in Tesco patrol during coronavirus lockdown

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New York now grappling with larger Covid-19 outbreak than any country bar the US itself

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Food For London Now: Elite personal trainer hosts online workout to boost Evening Standard campaign

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UK 'must not ruin' coronavirus lockdown progress over Bank Holiday weekend as Boris Johnson 'rests up' after leaving intensive care

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Northern Ireland police launch online reporting tool for Covid-19 lockdown breaches

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Coronavirus UK LIVE: Boris Johnson now 'able to walk' while he recovers from Covid-19 as death toll rises by nearly 1,000

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US Surgeon General Jerome Adams defends drug and drinking coronavirus advice to black and Latino people

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Indonesian volcano Anak Krakatau which triggered deadly 2018 tsunami erupts again

An Indonesian volcano which triggered the deadly 2018 tsunami has erupted again, shooting a huge column of ash into the sky.




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Home Office announces awareness campaign and £2m funding to tackle domestic abuse amid lockdown

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Queen records first ever Easter message telling nation coronavirus 'will not overcome us'

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Which countries have not reported cases of Covid-19?

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Boris Johnson name-checks NHS staff who 'saved my life, no question' as he says it 'could have gone either way'

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UK weather forecast: Temperatures nosedive on Easter Monday as Brits thanked for staying home during coronavirus lockdown

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Himalayas come into view for first time in 30 years in northern India as lockdown leads to drop in air pollution

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Rishi Sunak 'to warn Cabinet of tipping point between coronavirus concerns and economy' as UK lockdown to be reviewed

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Millions of people in Spain resume 'non-essential' jobs despite weekend surge in coronavirus death toll

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Scientists discover supernova 'twice as bright and energetic' than any ever recorded before

An international team of scientists said two massive stars could have merged before exploding to create the "the most light we have ever seen emitted by a supernova".




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'Heartbroken' Sadiq Khan confirms 21 London transport workers have now died from Covid-19

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Facial protection will become the norm in wake of coronavirus, top WHO doctor warns

Dr David Nabarro, the WHO's Covid-19 envoy, said that people would need to become accustomed to a "new reality".




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Emmanuel Macron extends coronavirus lockdown for a month and admits France was not ready for crisis

The French leader said the strict rules "must be respected" over the next four weeks but told the public that the epidemic was "starting to slow down."