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Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here

29 May 11:18 3 articles

Jammu and Kashmir govt takes pre-emptive measures to contain locust invasion

As states in western and central India struggle to contain locust invasion, Jammu and Kashmir government has issued instructions for crop protection and asked the departments concerned to take

29 May 11:18 Deccan Herald 2027555797108401127.html
Drones, planes to counter locust attack? Govt set to bring down crop-devouring locust swarm, details here

After swarms of immature locusts have wreaked havoc across at least 13 districts in four states in India, the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare has stepped in with a new plan that includes using aircraft and drones.

29 May 11:18 The Financial Express 1288289581060519312.html
Millions Of Locusts Invade, Delhi On Alert, How India's Fighting Back

Farmers are being asked to make as much of a racket as possible, using drums, tin containers, utensils and even hiring mobile disc jockeys, in an attempt to scare away locust swarms that are attacking the country.

29 May 11:15 NDTV.com 5090057681117836496.html
Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as COVID-19 ravages economy

29 May 11:48 1 article

Calm before the storm for Japan suicides as COVID-19 ravages economy

TOKYO: The phones at the Tokyo suicide hotline start ringing as soon as it opens for its once-weekly overnight session. They don't stop until the ...

29 May 11:48 CNA 5644198863182817119.html
Wearing face masks at home may help prevent COVID-19 spread in family: Study

29 May 11:45 1 article

Wearing face masks at home may help prevent COVID-19 spread in family: Study

Daily use of disinfectants, window opening, and keeping at least one metre apart were associated with a lower risk of passing on the virus, even in more crowded households, they said.

29 May 11:45 The Financial Express 1288289579514608039.html
Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August

29 May 11:02 1 article

Bosses set to be told to pay towards furloughed workers' salaries from August

The government is currently subsidising 80% of some workers' wages but has warned that the scheme cannot run "indefinitely"

29 May 11:02 mirror 675785261693249251.html
'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study

29 May 11:42 1 article

'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites - study

Cannabis residues have been found on an altar in an ancient desert temple in Israel.

29 May 11:42 BBC News 3883826127389071253.html
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

29 May 11:44 1 article

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

(Reuters) - Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

29 May 11:44 Reuters 8334514181324364869.html
Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh

29 May 11:15 1 article

Pakistan drug firm to import potential COVID-19 treatment from Bangladesh

KARACHI, Pakistan (Reuters) - A pharmaceutical company in Pakistan plans to import the antiviral drug remdesivir, which has shown promise in treating coronavirus patients, from neighbouring Bangladesh, it said in a stock exchange filing on Friday.

29 May 11:15 Reuters 8334514180798830975.html
Coronavirus latest: at a glance

29 May 11:36 1 article

Coronavirus latest: at a glance

A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak

29 May 11:36 the Guardian 1491978794906750451.html
Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food

29 May 11:45 1 article

Germans cook more in coronavirus crisis, turn away from junk food

HAMBURG (Reuters) - Many Germans cooked more meals themselves during the coronavirus crisis and also used more fresh ingredients rather than processed foods, the food and agriculture ministry said on Friday.

29 May 11:45 Reuters 8334514180640787612.html
Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

29 May 11:37 1 article

Swedish high schools to re-open on June 15: PM Lofven

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Swedish high schools will re-open for on-site education on June 15 after having been closed since mid-March to limit the novel coronavirus outbreak in the country, the prime minister said on Friday.

29 May 11:37 Reuters 8334514181193511686.html
COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

29 May 11:33 1 article

COVID-19: Indian Mumbai Naval Dockyard Builds Ultra-Violet Sanitisation Bay For Workers

New Delhi (Sputnik): The Indian Navy has dominated news headlines for developing in-house tech equipment to minimise the risk of the coronavirus infection from...

29 May 11:33 Sputniknews 967333868903553807.html
EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched

29 May 11:30 1 article

EU's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Continue To Fall As Coal Ditched

An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: Greenhouse gas emissions in the EU continued their fall in 2018, the latest year for which comprehensive data is available, according to a new report from Europe's environment watchdog. Emissions fell by 2.1% compared with 2017, to a level 23% l...

29 May 11:30 science.slashdot.org 3975130315833701863.html
Poor indoor ventilation may increase coronavirus spread: Study

29 May 11:59 1 article

Poor indoor ventilation may increase coronavirus spread: Study

According to the researchers, expiratory droplets from people who have coughed or sneezed contain water, salts, and other organic material, along with the virus itself. As the water content from the droplets evaporate, the microscopic matter becomes small and light enough to stay suspended in the air and over time, the concentration of the virus can build up, increasing the risk of infection.

29 May 11:59 The Indian Express 2885715104681788913.html
Zombie fires erupt in Arctic

29 May 11:23 1 article

Zombie fires erupt in Arctic

May 29 (UPI) -- Zombie fires -- blazes that have smoldered underground in the Arctic after last year's fire season -- have erupted above the surface in Alaska, Canada, Greenland and Russia, threatening the burn thousands of acres this season, scientists said.

29 May 11:23 UPI 8257973865909757934.html
Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

29 May 11:58 1 article

Which countries have made wearing face masks compulsory?

In an attempt to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus, an increasing number of countries have made wearing face masks mandatory in public spaces, with citizens facing a possible fine if caught without one.

29 May 11:58 Aljazeera 6642629763372727639.html
Woman apologises after pet cat gatecrashes live video championing mental health

29 May 11:33 1 article

Woman apologises after pet cat gatecrashes live video championing mental health

The naughty moggie features in a heart-warming thank you video from good causes to players of The Health Lottery

29 May 11:33 mirror 675785260532052253.html
Top 10 trickiest questions that bamboozle Brits during pub quiz - can you answer them

29 May 11:11 1 article

Top 10 trickiest questions that bamboozle Brits during pub quiz - can you answer them

During lockdown we've all been taking part in virtual pub quizzes, but there are a few questions that often leave Brits totally stumped

29 May 11:11 mirror 675785261764278380.html
Covid-19: India vs Australia Test series schedule may change, says CA

29 May 11:22 1 article

Covid-19: India vs Australia Test series schedule may change, says CA

Cricket Australia on Thursday announced that India will play the Tests at Brisbane (December 3-7), Adelaide (December 11-15), Melbourne (December 26-30) and Sydney (January 3-7)

29 May 11:22 Business-Standard 1502508925500173013.html
Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row

29 May 11:22 1 article

Russia sees highest Covid-19 deaths for 2nd day in row

Highes­t deaths due to rise in patien­ts suffer­ing from more severe sympto­ms, says offici­al

29 May 11:22 The Express Tribune 1105816787694049214.html
Rocket Report: Virgin Orbit flight ends quickly, Netflix’s hybrid rocket

29 May 11:00 1 article

Rocket Report: Virgin Orbit flight ends quickly, Netflix’s hybrid rocket

“We will be very glad, if the Americans have an alternative system.”

29 May 11:00 Ars Technica 5028555107459135123.html
Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP

29 May 11:06 1 article

Coronavirus: Highest one-day deaths push total near 200 in UP

According to the state health bulletin, only four districts has active infection cases in triple digits – Jaunpur highest at 129, almost all are interstate migrants — followed by 118 active cases in Rampur, 115 in Noida and 110 in Basti. Only two districts — Agra with 95 active cases and Meerut with 93 active cases – are in the 90 to 100 bracket.

29 May 11:06 The Indian Express 2885715105158721512.html
A single illegal birthday party has been blamed for a spike of coronavirus infections in Spain

29 May 11:45 1 article

A single illegal birthday party has been blamed for a spike of coronavirus infections in Spain

A birthday party held in Lleida, Catalonia, resulted in all 20 people who attended becoming infected.

29 May 11:45 Business Insider 6060062399485645375.html
₹32.86 crore allocated for horticulture farms in Virudhunagar

29 May 11:27 1 article

₹32.86 crore allocated for horticulture farms in Virudhunagar

Drip and sprinkler irrigation facility to be provided under Central scheme

29 May 11:27 The Hindu 6679535025620286215.html
World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

29 May 11:45 1 article

World leaders warn coronavirus could roll back progress for women

Coronavirus is threatening to undo recent gains made toward gender equality as millions of women and girls are predicted to have unwanted pregnancies and fall into poverty, world leaders said on Thursday.

29 May 11:45 The Jakarta Post 7678601104356566469.html
Doctor's Note: Does a high viral load make coronavirus worse?

29 May 11:01 1 article

Doctor's Note: Does a high viral load make coronavirus worse?

According to a study from the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom, one-fifth of hospital doctors are off work sick or in quarantine due to COVID-19.

29 May 11:01 Aljazeera 6642629762076276774.html
Charities find new ways of raising money during lockdown

29 May 11:09 1 article

Charities find new ways of raising money during lockdown

Strip and Dip skinny dip and Cycling Ireland take events online in bid to raise funds

29 May 11:09 The Irish Times 8204772968694189552.html
Pakistan resumes international flight operations

29 May 11:47 1 article

Pakistan resumes international flight operations

NCC on corona­virus to meet on Monday to discus­s future of lockdo­wn

29 May 11:47 The Express Tribune 1105816787395656202.html
The current phase of Locust in India: What is Locust and why is it dangerous?

29 May 11:03 1 article

The current phase of Locust in India: What is Locust and why is it dangerous?

Find out what is locust, what is locust swarm, what is the current phase of the locust attack India, and why locusts are dangerous for

29 May 11:03 Tentaran - there's more to life 1112023113779165849.html
Lifetime community rating cited for rise in low cover health plan purchases

29 May 11:51 1 article

Lifetime community rating cited for rise in low cover health plan purchases

Research suggests many first time buyers bought cheap plans with limited benefits

29 May 11:51 The Irish Times 8204772969029625638.html
COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

29 May 11:27 1 article

COVID-19 poses challenges for Indonesia’s female peacekeepers

As the International Day of UN Peacekeepers 2020 on Friday marks the great contributions women have made to building peace  in conflict areas around the world, UN peacekeepers are facing additional challenges on the ground, compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic.

29 May 11:27 The Jakarta Post 7678601104084687389.html
Lifetime community rating leads to rise in low cover plan purchases

29 May 11:51 1 article

Lifetime community rating leads to rise in low cover plan purchases

Research suggests many first-time buyers bought cheap plans with limited benefits

29 May 11:51 The Irish Times 8204772968747832241.html
Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

29 May 11:09 1 article

Coronavirus: Latest data on new COVID-19 infections and deaths

The latest data on the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

29 May 11:09 euronews 7318238122278863050.html
Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out

29 May 11:30 1 article

Nordics want to open borders but Sweden may be frozen out

Denmark, Finland and Norway mull whether to extend or relax regional travel restrictions, but their neighbor may not be included.

29 May 11:30 POLITICO 2584151347126981983.html
Nearly 10% of diabetic patients hospitalised for COVID-19 may die: Study

29 May 11:50 1 article

Nearly 10% of diabetic patients hospitalised for COVID-19 may die: Study

Researchers, including those from the University of Nantes in France, analysed data from 1,317 COVID-19 patients admitted to 53 French hospitals between 10 and 31 March 2020.

29 May 11:50 The Financial Express 1288289580416296241.html
Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia

29 May 11:00 1 article

Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete challenge for dementia

Coatbridge resident inspires neighbours to complete fitness challenge and raise awareness of dementia

29 May 11:00 dailyrecord 552235480173484070.html
Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

29 May 11:50 1 article

Covid-19 creating chaos on many fronts

WITH the global death toll now more than 360,000 and still rising, the Covid-19 pandemic is creating health, ethical, social, business, economic and political chaos.

29 May 11:50 The Malaysian Insight 3531883210610514597.html
Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available

29 May 11:29 1 article

Sanofi says ‘no favoritism’ when COVID-19 vaccines become available

There are now 110 candidate vaccines for COVID-19, which the DOH is eyeing to be given primarily to 'vulnerable' sectors of the population

29 May 11:29 Rappler 1882105642629678219.html
Automatic refill: Driverless prescription delivery is here | ZDNet

29 May 11:00 1 article

Automatic refill: Driverless prescription delivery is here | ZDNet

Coming off pandemic, health is a growth sector for robots.

29 May 11:00 ZDNet 591556592752205744.html
One identical twin caught Covid-19 related Kawasaki disease and the other didn't

29 May 11:01 1 article

One identical twin caught Covid-19 related Kawasaki disease and the other didn't

Five-month-old Leia Godwin developed a rash and swolled glands in reaction to coronavirus, but her twin Thea was 'healthy and happy'.

29 May 11:01 Metro 970161747104048098.html
National Strategy For Careers And Employability Is The enduring Solution Grant Robertson Is Seeking

29 May 11:38 1 article

National Strategy For Careers And Employability Is The enduring Solution Grant Robertson Is Seeking

In announcing the Covid Income Relief Payment this week the Hon. Grant Robertson stated the Government is also considering an “enduring solution” to support New Zealanders experiencing job loss beyond the current crisis. The Career Development Association of New Zealand (CDANZ) welcomes this news but also asks: where is a National Strategy for Careers and Employability that would underpin such an initiative?

29 May 11:38 SCOOP 5315658999837068051.html
University Of Auckland Launches Learning Centres In China

29 May 11:23 1 article

University Of Auckland Launches Learning Centres In China

The University of Auckland has launched two Learning Centres in collaboration with Southwest University (SWU) in Chongqing and Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) in Harbin. This will provide an alternative learning experience for its students unable to enter New Zealand because of current border restrictions.

29 May 11:23 SCOOP 5315658999734088438.html
Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information

29 May 11:07 1 article

Two Cheers For Unfiltered Information

In the early hours of December 31st, 2019 weeks before the coronavirus was recognized as a budding pandemic, Taiwanese Centers for...

29 May 11:07 Techdirt 1456370857786441979.html
More testing imperative

29 May 11:15 1 article

More testing imperative

Experts say adequate samples not tested in third phase as cases spike

29 May 11:15 The Hindu 6679535026191481034.html
ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

29 May 11:14 1 article

ICSI to conduct online classes for CSEET aspirants

The online classes will begin from June 1. The CS Executive exam will now be held on July 17

29 May 11:14 The Indian Express 2885715105718567050.html
Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

29 May 11:42 1 article

Coronavirus | No govt. approval needed for COVID-19 tests: Gujarat HC

In a relief to private doctors and people, the Gujarat High Court on Friday said that there was no need to take approval of the government for carrying out coronavirus tests if doctors recommend it. T

29 May 11:42 The Hindu 6679535024673249322.html
Performing surgeries while wearing PPE is tough, say surgeons

29 May 11:15 1 article

Performing surgeries while wearing PPE is tough, say surgeons

Breathing difficulties, profuse sweating and goggles fogging up, are some of the issues surgeons face

29 May 11:15 The Hindu 6679535024707827157.html
Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood support BJP’s Mission Anivarya to supply free sanitary pads to poor women amid lockdown

29 May 11:15 1 article

Akshay Kumar, Sonu Sood support BJP’s Mission Anivarya to supply free sanitary pads to poor women amid lockdown

In the 25-second video, Kumar who starred in the movie Padman, said that "Period (is) not a taboo, women health is a priority for us."

29 May 11:15 The Indian Express 2885715104162032196.html
Why US anti-vaxxers will refuse a coronavirus vaccine – video

29 May 11:46 1 article

Why US anti-vaxxers will refuse a coronavirus vaccine – video

In a recent survey, 24% of Americans said they will refuse a coronavirus vaccine. Adam Gabbatt investigates the anti-vaxxer movement in the United States – and how the pandemic is helping to fuel its resurgence

29 May 11:46 the Guardian 1491978794716408613.html
‘It’s safe to fly’, EU aviation safety boss says

29 May 11:43 1 article

‘It’s safe to fly’, EU aviation safety boss says

Comments support Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary call for loosening on restrictions

29 May 11:43 The Irish Times 8204772967312691314.html
Missing Memories of the Universe

29 May 11:00 1 article

Missing Memories of the Universe

With observatories shut down because of the pandemic, the photons that reveal the secrets of the cosmos can’t be recorded or decoded

29 May 11:00 Scientific American Blog Network 5160668528845342877.html
One more case in Shivamogga

29 May 11:16 1 article

One more case in Shivamogga

One more positive case of COVID-19 was reported in the district on Friday, taking the tally to 35.According to the afternoon bulletin released by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, the patie

29 May 11:16 The Hindu 6679535025341206580.html
FACT CHECK | False claim that PM Modi was appointed the ‘chairman’ of WHO - a position that does not exist

29 May 11:27 1 article

FACT CHECK | False claim that PM Modi was appointed the ‘chairman’ of WHO - a position that does not exist

A message widely circulating on social media claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been appointed as the chairman of the World Health Organization (WHO). The tweet below

29 May 11:27 Deccan Herald 2027555796196150666.html
EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?

29 May 11:49 1 article

EXPLAINER: Will Phase 2 of lifting Covid-19 restrictions happen on June 8?

When Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced the government's roadmap for re-opening the country and the economy, he warned that the phases were not guaranteed to run on the dates specified.  The roadma...

29 May 11:49 Dundalk Democrat 5738461707851393307.html
NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

29 May 11:37 1 article

NLC to receive £10million in extra funding to help fight coronavirus

Council leader Jim Logue welcomed the funding, with its allocation between areas having been agreed at a meeting of local government organisation Cosla last week.

29 May 11:37 dailyrecord 552235479608492048.html
Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

29 May 11:51 1 article

Prisoners released early not 'routinely' being tested for coronavirus

Confirmation came in a written answer from the Scottish Government.

29 May 11:51 dailyrecord 552235479162286451.html
EDRS-C ready to start service for ESA’s SpaceDataHighway

29 May 11:07 1 article

EDRS-C ready to start service for ESA’s SpaceDataHighway

An ESA satellite, EDRS-C, has now completed its in-orbit commissioning review and is ready to start service, as part of the European Data Relay System (EDRS).

29 May 11:07 Electronics Weekly.com 6636672080497504534.html
England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases

29 May 11:45 1 article

England to allow groups of six to meet outdoors as UK's COVID-19 lockdown eases

The changes come in over two months after the UK went into lockdown to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus on March 23 and has resulted in a death toll of over 37,800.

29 May 11:45 The Hans India 817019415246521878.html
Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin

29 May 11:40 1 article

Inertia and the power grid: A guide without the spin

The power grid is evolving to include ever-higher levels of wind and solar generation—which do not provide inertia, historically a key source of grid reliability. Should system planners and operators ...

29 May 11:40 Tech Xplore 4945708899652031258.html
Mixed use developments to see an upsurge; Here’s why

29 May 11:50 1 article

Mixed use developments to see an upsurge; Here’s why

As we start thinking of living in the post-COVID world, there are diverse perspectives on how cities can better respond to the current and future crises. There is a rise in demand for living within close proximities so that one can ‘walk from home’ to workplace and essential services to avoid dependency on public transport.

29 May 11:50 The Financial Express 1288289579898501585.html
Really Australia, it's not that hard: 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future

29 May 11:21 1 article

Really Australia, it's not that hard: 10 reasons why renewable energy is the future

Australia's latest greenhouse gas figures released today show national emissions fell slightly last year. This was by no means an economy-wide effort—solar and wind energy did most of the heavy lifting.

29 May 11:21 Tech Xplore 4945708899360301948.html
Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis

29 May 11:50 1 article

Work and wellbeing bounce back during coronavirus crisis

Government measures to arrest the economic impact of COVID-19 have helped stop further job losses and declines in working hours, new analysis from The Australian National University (ANU) shows.

29 May 11:50 phys.org 3476726124809859489.html
900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast

29 May 11:30 1 article

900 Acre Solar Farm Agreed for Kent Coast

The government has given a controversial plan for a solar farm the go ahead, with the mammoth 900 acre site set to be the country's largest array of panels by some margin; and requiring the biggest battery we've ever seen too.

29 May 11:30 Gizmodo UK 8363059001501485427.html
Rare Red forest fire warning issued

29 May 11:09 1 article

Rare Red forest fire warning issued

The forest service has issued a rare Red forest fire warning as high temperatures and dry weather look set to persist into the weekend.

29 May 11:09 independent 5894610846034817055.html
Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

29 May 11:31 1 article

Review Of Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan To Restart

The Department of Conservation (DOC) and Ngāi Tahu in consultation with the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board have agreed to start a new review of the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park Management Plan.

29 May 11:31 SCOOP 5315658999985043919.html
Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking

29 May 11:18 1 article

Perfect Time For Govt To Reignite Campaign To Quit Smoking

“With so many Kiwis now keen to quit smoking, the Government needs to press play on its long-promised public awareness campaign to encourage and support smokers to switch to vaping. World Smokefree Day this Sunday provides the perfect platform,” says Ben Pryor, Co-director of Vapo and Alt New Zealand.

29 May 11:18 SCOOP 5315658998365474977.html
One year Anniversary: As Governor Inuwa Yahaya walks the talk By Ismaila Uba Misilli

29 May 11:21 1 article

One year Anniversary: As Governor Inuwa Yahaya walks the talk By Ismaila Uba Misilli

“We are not unmindful of our promises to the good people of Gombe State. This administration is determined to confront head-on all the issues bedevilling our state.

29 May 11:21 Premium Times Nigeria 5456729300744027325.html
Atlassian's events to go digital for next 12 months

29 May 11:08 1 article

Atlassian's events to go digital for next 12 months

After successful Remote Summit.

29 May 11:08 iTnews 4425008559390675070.html
Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins

29 May 11:42 1 article

Plea after nappies, tins of paint and food dumped in recycling bins

The wrong rubbish has been dumped in house recycling bins promoting a plea from councillors.

29 May 11:42 Express & Star 7324224459800367342.html
COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi

29 May 11:33 1 article

COVID-19 infects 206 healthcare workers at AIIMS-Delhi

AIIMS is planning to restore limited OPD and non-emergency services in a phased manner for which the talks are on with all departments, said a doctor.

29 May 11:33 newsx.com 5974563062555788582.html
Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

29 May 11:49 1 article

Ford expected to unveil new COVID-19 testing strategy during daily briefing at Queen's Park

Premier Doug Ford is expected to unveil the province’s new COVID-19 testing strategy during his daily briefing at Queen’s Park this afternoon.

29 May 11:49 CP24 1887544295676896840.html
NASA's AIM spots first Arctic noctilucent clouds of the season

29 May 11:36 1 article

NASA's AIM spots first Arctic noctilucent clouds of the season

Ice-blue clouds are drifting high above the Arctic, which means the Northern Hemisphere's noctilucent cloud season is here.

29 May 11:36 phys.org 3476726123013867739.html
MIT elects first black female student body president in the school’s 159-year history

29 May 11:00 1 article

MIT elects first black female student body president in the school’s 159-year history

Danielle Geathers made history this week becoming MIT’s first black student body president in the school’s 159-year history.

29 May 11:00 Face2Face Africa 5878198130100712806.html
Latin America is inching slowly towards a change for the better

29 May 11:00 1 article

Latin America is inching slowly towards a change for the better

Authors: Ash Narain Roy and Shimone Jaini* Every utopia sooner or later turns into a dystopia. Why, then, do Latin Americans fancy themselves constructing alternative utopias? What good is utopia? Uruguayan writer Eduardo Galeano seems to have the answer, “it is good for walk.”  Latin America hasn’t stopped imagining and dreaming. It may not have […]

29 May 11:00 Modern Diplomacy 4563921198858735559.html
In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

29 May 11:36 1 article

In a technology-reliant time, researcher studies why people with disabilities are less likely to use technology

In a time when people are self-isolating due to COVID-19 restrictions, technology allows people to work from home through Zoom and to chat with friends and family through social media. This is not so ...

29 May 11:36 phys.org 3476726124631812841.html
Media literacy lessons a must for schools

29 May 11:50 1 article

Media literacy lessons a must for schools

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of teaching students the difference between real and fake or misleading news say the authors of a new report into news media literacy education.

29 May 11:50 phys.org 3476726124363816262.html
How the New EU Visa Rules Affect Africans

29 May 11:38 1 article

How the New EU Visa Rules Affect Africans

Ten years after it introduced the Schengen visa, the European Union has finally updated the rules of application, introducing a few changes in a bid to facilitate the procedures while at the same time enhancing security. The new rules affect everyone who needs to apply for a Schengen visa to enter the borderless European zone, which means most of the third-country citizens. “Our procedures for visa applications have not changed since 2010, and we just needed to update them to make them less cumbersome, but keep the same level of security,” EU spokesman Adalbert Jahnz told DW. Fort most travellers

29 May 11:38 Shengen Visa Info 4134463050410689053.html
Logging caribou habitat

29 May 11:22 1 article

Logging caribou habitat

A newly published study says logging in British Columbia has continued on more than 900 square kilometres of land listed as critical caribou habitat.

29 May 11:22 Castanet 616068602586774282.html
Mental wellness app downloads soar under lockdown

29 May 11:40 1 article

Mental wellness app downloads soar under lockdown

A report from Sensor Tower has found that mental wellness apps are seeing increased downloads likely due to the on-going lockdowns around the world. It's unclear if people will use them post COVID-19.

29 May 11:40 Neowin 8633418616766826067.html
After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end

29 May 11:40 1 article

After 14 years, first COSMIC satellite mission comes to an end

The last of six tiny satellites that were rocketed into space 14 years ago—and then went on to prove that the wealth of accurate atmospheric data that can be gleaned from existing GPS signals can improve ...

29 May 11:40 phys.org 3476726123269546833.html
Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

29 May 11:56 1 article

Falana-led coalition blames FG, states for rise in COVID-19 cases

The Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond (ASCAB), a coalition of over 70 labour and civil society organisations (CSOs), has blamed governments at all levels for the spike of the disease in the country.

29 May 11:56 TheCable 7513571675943283756.html
UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs

29 May 11:39 1 article

UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs

The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, will be refunded to them.

29 May 11:39 RTE.ie 7595237278433078038.html
World's largest 'lava lamp bubble' under NZ

29 May 11:20 1 article

World's largest 'lava lamp bubble' under NZ

Seismic wave-speeds have revealed part of an ancient volcanic "superplume" beneath New Zealand, highlighting connections between the Earth's deep interior and the surface we live on.

29 May 11:20 phys.org 3476726123424357096.html
Probing the secret forces of pericytes

29 May 11:39 1 article

Probing the secret forces of pericytes

Leiden researchers found a way to measure the tiny forces exerted by pericytes, one of the most elusive, hard to research cell types, which occur in tiny blood vessels. Building on this fundamental science, ...

29 May 11:39 phys.org 3476726124190765677.html
Mbombela residents up in arms about exorbitant increases in electricity bills

29 May 11:00 1 article

Mbombela residents up in arms about exorbitant increases in electricity bills

The fact that many are not receiving their full salaries, while others have not received salaries at all, adds to the pressure that many ratepayers are already experiencing.

29 May 11:00 Lowvelder 3143322322061170858.html
New Normal: All you need to know about GCQ commuting, driving

29 May 11:07 1 article

New Normal: All you need to know about GCQ commuting, driving

Heading out on June 1? Here is everything you need to know once Metro Manila shifts to GCQ

29 May 11:07 AutoIndustriya.com 2007465446877235660.html
'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

29 May 11:30 1 article

'Dark days' for Venice gondola makers

Already under threat, Venice's traditional gondola shipyards now lie silent apart from the gentle sound of canal water lapping at their doorsteps.

29 May 11:30 manilastandard.net 4715274785387149285.html
Aquaculture industry set to be a boon for Northern Australian economy

29 May 11:49 1 article

Aquaculture industry set to be a boon for Northern Australian economy

Northern Australian aquaculture is set to increase its production five-fold to exceed $1.34 billion in value and produce more than five times its current volume of fish, prawns and other seafood products ...

29 May 11:49 phys.org 3476726123122936238.html
Epiroc secures contract from Codelco for Chuquicamata mine in Chile

29 May 11:39 1 article

Epiroc secures contract from Codelco for Chuquicamata mine in Chile

Epiroc has secured a large equipment and service contract from Chilean state-owned copper miner Codelco for use at its Chuquicamata mine in northern Chile.

29 May 11:39 Mining Technology 639193375526543519.html
State COVID-19 positive cases rise to 25

29 May 11:33 1 article

State COVID-19 positive cases rise to 25

Nagaland on Friday registered seven new positive cases of COVID-19 taking the state’s tally to 25. Health & Family Welfare minister S. Pangnyu Phom took to twitter Friday morning informing that of the seven cases one was from Tuensang, four from Kohima and two from Dimapur. All the positive cases were  returnees from Chennai. As on May 29, Dimapur recorded a total of 14 COVID positive cases, Kohima- 6 and Tuensang- 5. According to the Health department’s COVID-19 bulletin, the cumulative number of COVID-19 suspected samples sent for testing on Friday was 1934, out of which 1371 was received with 1346 negative and 25 positive cases. The results of 563 were awaited.

29 May 11:33 Nagalandpost 3019528212892144149.html
4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date

29 May 11:24 1 article

4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date

 Staff Reporter/Correspondent 

29 May 11:24 Nagalandpost 3019528212237625632.html
Extending nucleic acid memory (NAM)

29 May 11:40 1 article

Extending nucleic acid memory (NAM)

Humanity is creating huge amounts of data every day, billions of emails and social media updates, new websites, documents, images, and scientific and commercial big data amounting to petabytes of storage ...

29 May 11:40 phys.org 3476726123178483863.html
A new horizon for vibrational circular dichroism spectroscopy

29 May 11:37 1 article

A new horizon for vibrational circular dichroism spectroscopy

Vibrational circular dichroism (VCD) spectroscopy is an extension of circular dichroism spectroscopy into the infrared and near-infrared regions where vibrational transitions occur in the ground electronic ...

29 May 11:37 phys.org 3476726123036009450.html
Bug vacuum captures unidentified flying insects—and valuable data

29 May 11:53 1 article

Bug vacuum captures unidentified flying insects—and valuable data

The third week of May, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists Doris Lagos-Kutz and Glen Hartman venture to a nearby field to set a timer on a smokestack-like device that rises 20 feet into the ...

29 May 11:53 phys.org 3476726124767325817.html
Just All The Times The Internet Called The Govt The Fuck Out Over Today’s Robodebt 180

29 May 11:50 1 article

Just All The Times The Internet Called The Govt The Fuck Out Over Today’s Robodebt 180

The Federal Government today announced a plan to refund $721 million worth of robodebt payments, and Twitter has some thoughts about it.

29 May 11:50 Pedestrian TV 5961900145506113097.html
Zim records 17 new Covid-19 cases

29 May 11:05 1 article

Zim records 17 new Covid-19 cases

ZIMBABWE has recorded 17 new Covid-19 cases, mostly reported from people returning from neighbouring countries, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 149. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said the returnees came from Mozambique, South Africa and the United Kingdom who are all in quarantine centres. “Seventeen cases tested positive for Covid-19. These are all returnees from Mozambique (9), South Africa (7) and United Kingdom (1) who are in quarantine centres,” read the statement. A total of 2 005 Rapid Diagnostic Tests RDT cases and 490 PCR cases were done country wide bringing the total number of tests done so far to 40 847, consisting of 24 407 RDT and 16 440 PCR tests.

29 May 11:05 Chronicle 6294247026496413068.html
India Ratings: Star Plus continues to lead in Urban region

29 May 11:44 1 article

India Ratings: Star Plus continues to lead in Urban region

Star Plus remained firm at No.1 in latest India ratings for the Urban region, according to BARC India data for Week 20 of 2020. Urban region 1 Star Plus – 539572 million Impressions 2 Sony SAB TV – 422919 million Impressions 3 Colors – 346254 million Impressions 4 Sony TV – 284604 million Impressions 5 […]

29 May 11:44 BizAsia 5200304999000613307.html
'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation

29 May 11:00 1 article

'Water is life': COVID-19 exposes chronic crisis in Navajo Nation

Amanda Larson pulls up at a water station a few miles from her home in the Navajo Nation and her three children get to work filling up large bottles lying on the bed of her pickup truck.

29 May 11:00 manilastandard.net 4715274784998487243.html
Overnights: Republic Bharat rules Indian news genre again in UK

29 May 11:23 1 article

Overnights: Republic Bharat rules Indian news genre again in UK

Republic Bharat returned to the No.1 position amongst Indian news channels on Thursday, according to exclusive data obtained by BizAsiaLive.com. Republic Bharat delivered a share of 0.05%, followed by Aaj Tak, ABP News and NDTV 24×7 with 0.02%. News18 rated zero. Republic Bharat’s strongest timeband was between 21:00 and midnight with an average audience of […]

29 May 11:23 BizAsia 5200304999632826355.html
India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides

29 May 11:53 1 article

India weeds out 27 highly toxic pesticides

Decades of lobbying by rights activists and environmentalists to ban hazardous pesticides in India that are prohibited elsewhere in the world appear to be making progress following a 14 May government ...

29 May 11:53 phys.org 3476726124707977833.html
Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey

29 May 11:42 1 article

Healthcare facilities see 80% fall in revenue: Survey

The Covid-19 pandemic has left the Indian private healthcare sector in acute financial distress, a new survey said on Friday adding that the healthcare facilities in the country have witnessed at least 80 per cent fall in average revenue.

29 May 11:42 Nagalandpost 3019528212496867830.html
CACOVID donates 100-bed isolation centre to Anambra state government

29 May 11:17 1 article

CACOVID donates 100-bed isolation centre to Anambra state government

Coalition Against COVID-19 (CACOVID), a private sector initiative established to fight the Coronavirus pandemic, has donated a 100-bed isolation centre and medical equipment to the Anambra State Government. CACOVID renovated and equipped one of state’s Protective Care Center located at Umueri General Hospital in Oyi Local Government Area and donated same to the government. A […]

29 May 11:17 The Guardian 7580308504071059421.html
Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown

29 May 11:23 1 article

Leeds City College ‘I’m In’ campaign supports students and staff in lockdown

As part of the I’m In campaign, Leeds City Colleage have put in place a number of stimulating activities and resources to provide mental health support

29 May 11:23 Open Access Government 7441385494105881880.html
NBCC saddened by Tuensang fiasco

29 May 11:31 1 article

NBCC saddened by Tuensang fiasco

Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed its sorrow over the Tuensang fiasco. 

29 May 11:31 Nagalandpost 3019528212573636277.html
LIVE ARCHIVE: Economic cluster detail Level 3 regulations

29 May 11:53 1 article

LIVE ARCHIVE: Economic cluster detail Level 3 regulations

Briefing due at 2pm on Friday.

29 May 11:53 Moneyweb 1092550947704929427.html
Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC

29 May 11:35 1 article

Priority to Chennai returnees for test: APC

Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC), Y Kikheto Sema, who is also the over all in-charge of Dimapur district for COVID-19 related activities, Friday said that priority for swab test would be given to Chennai returnees.

29 May 11:35 Nagalandpost 3019528211737382930.html
New Zealand Institute of Architects welcomes changes to building consent process

29 May 11:13 1 article

New Zealand Institute of Architects welcomes changes to building consent process

The Institute of Architects welcomes changes to the Building Act to ease consenting costs for homeowners.

29 May 11:13 www.voxy.co.nz 6138926314105724190.html
Volcanos in space - Skywatching

29 May 11:00 1 article

Volcanos in space - Skywatching

Volcanoes are important things. They play a part in recycling the surface rocks of a world, and in building new land. For example, all the Hawaiian Islands are actually active or extinct volcanoes.

29 May 11:00 Castanet 616068603532910279.html
Rising Up To The Challenge: How Indian Railways Has Become PPE Self-Reliant

29 May 11:56 1 article

Rising Up To The Challenge: How Indian Railways Has Become PPE Self-Reliant

Indian Railways is now manufacturing its own high-quality PPEs and other protective gear at affordable cost.

29 May 11:56 Swarajya 4977622829409158641.html
Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000

29 May 11:58 1 article

Mumbai lockdown likely to be extended as coronavirus cases rise over 36,000

As the coronavirus cases in the state continued to increase rapidly, Maharashtra may continue lockdown for few more days.Mumbai alone reported over 36,000 coronavirus cases

29 May 11:58 Livemint 6614605818609412851.html
Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19

29 May 11:11 1 article

Predicting How Contact Tracing Can Control the Spread of COVID-19

News-Medical spoke to Lewis Spurgin about a new study that looked at 'real world' movement data and social contact to understand the spread of COVID-19.

29 May 11:11 News-Medical.net 4522523030670316092.html
F1 teams may bring a maximum of 80 people to the tracks

29 May 11:42 1 article

F1 teams may bring a maximum of 80 people to the tracks

Because of the pandemic, teams with significantly fewer personnel will be present on the tracks, in order to limit the chance of spread as much as possible. The FIA has now determined how many men each team is allowed to bring and there are fewer than before. The paddock will therefore be a quiet environment for the coming season.

29 May 11:42 GPblog.com 9117728198776917622.html
Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression

29 May 11:59 1 article

Oman hospital evacuated due to tropical depression

People urged to shun low areas, wadis

29 May 11:59 Gulf News 2086521545325538837.html
New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'

29 May 11:07 1 article

New iguana species is found 'hiding in plain sight' in the Caribbean - having been known to inhabitants for years but thought to be a South American 'invader'

The Southern Antilles iguana has a unique DNA profile and distinct bodily features including horns on its nose, a high crest and dark brown eyes. It had been misidentified as the common green iguana.

29 May 11:07 Mail Online 124328111632840268.html
Conservation efforts and genomics: Not all genomes are created equal

29 May 11:48 1 article

Conservation efforts and genomics: Not all genomes are created equal

Professors Darren Griffin and Mike Bruford discuss what is meant by a “whole genome sequence” and how it is revolutionising conservation efforts

29 May 11:48 Open Access Government 7441385494313371917.html