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.htmlDrones, 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.htmlMillions 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.htmlCalm 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.htmlWearing 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.htmlBosses 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.htmlWhat 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.htmlPakistan 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.htmlCoronavirus 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.htmlGermans 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.htmlSwedish 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.htmlCOVID-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.htmlEU'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.htmlPoor 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.htmlZombie 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.htmlWhich 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.htmlWoman 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.htmlTop 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.htmlCovid-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.htmlRussia 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.htmlRocket 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.htmlCoronavirus: 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.htmlA 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.htmlWorld 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.htmlDoctor'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.htmlCharities 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.htmlPakistan 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.htmlThe 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.htmlLifetime 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.htmlCOVID-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.htmlLifetime 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.htmlCoronavirus: 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.htmlNordics 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.htmlNearly 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.htmlCoatbridge 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.htmlCovid-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.htmlSanofi 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.htmlAutomatic 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.htmlOne 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.htmlNational 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.htmlUniversity 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.htmlTwo 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.htmlMore 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.htmlICSI 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.htmlCoronavirus | 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.htmlPerforming 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.htmlAkshay 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.htmlWhy 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.htmlMissing 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.htmlOne 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.htmlFACT 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.htmlEXPLAINER: 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.htmlNLC 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.htmlPrisoners 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.htmlEDRS-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.htmlEngland 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.htmlInertia 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.htmlMixed 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.htmlReally 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.htmlWork 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.html900 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.htmlRare 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.htmlReview 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.htmlPerfect 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.htmlOne 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.htmlAtlassian'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.htmlPlea 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.htmlCOVID-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.htmlFord 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.htmlNASA'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.htmlMIT 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.htmlLatin 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.htmlIn 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.htmlMedia 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.htmlHow 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.htmlLogging 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.htmlMental 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.htmlAfter 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.htmlFalana-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.htmlUL 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.htmlWorld'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.htmlProbing 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.htmlMbombela 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.htmlNew 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.htmlAquaculture 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.htmlEpiroc 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.htmlState 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.html4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date
29 May 11:24 • 1 article
4607 stranded citizens have reached Nagaland till date
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29 May 11:24 • Nagalandpost • 3019528212237625632.htmlExtending 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.htmlA 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.htmlBug 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.htmlJust 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.htmlZim 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.htmlIndia 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.htmlOvernights: 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.htmlIndia 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.htmlHealthcare 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.htmlCACOVID 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.htmlLeeds 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.htmlNBCC 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.htmlLIVE 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.htmlPriority 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.htmlNew 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.htmlVolcanos 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.htmlRising 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.htmlMumbai 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.htmlPredicting 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.htmlF1 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.htmlOman 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.htmlNew 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.htmlConservation 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