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Essential Science: Science makes beer last longer
Compared with many other alcoholic beverages, beer has a short expiry time, especially when compared with wine. To improve the holding time of ales and lagers, scientists have come up with a new, innovative process.
10 of the best ‘new’ guitarists in the world right now
New(-ish) players you need to hear
Who is Ali Milani?
Raised by a single mother, Ali Milani studied politics at Brunel University, where he was also the student union president as well as Vice-President of National Union of Students.
9 of the worst viruses on Earth
You've heard of Ebola and likely Zika, but there are many dangerous viruses that have yet to make horrific headlines.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano on a New Zealand island erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as tourists were exploring the moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving perhaps two dozen others missing and presumed dead. Eighteen others were rescued, some of them severely burned.
Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish Honoured At PETA’s 14th Annual Libby Awards
Millie Bobby Brown, Billie Eilish and Juan Pablo Di Pace are PETA's top honourees following their 14th annual Libby Awards. The Libbys, which is short for "liberation" as in "animal liberation,” celebrates stars and their fight for animal rights. Eilish took home Best Voice for her online activism, especially her use of Instagram to spread…
The best of the world in pictures
The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Climate bragging rights
We Okanaganites love to brag to family across the country about our hot summers and mild winters.
Aldi is selling Prosecco for just £3.99 a bottle
Rude not to...
iPhone XS captures rocket blastoff, proving there's life in the old dog yet
Apple may have moved on to iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro, but last year's iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are still very capable camera phones. And this photo of a rocket proves it.
Near Space Labs releases high-resolution imagery API
Near Space Labs unveiled an application programming interface Dec. 9 offering access to high-resolution imagery captured by cameras on weather balloons.
Benchmark Lowers Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) to Buy
Harvard Bioscience (NASDAQ:HBIO) was downgraded by analysts at Benchmark to a “buy” rating in a research note issued to investors on Monday, The Fly reports. HBIO has been the subject of several other research reports. ValuEngine cut Harvard Bioscience from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 22nd. Zacks […]
A decade of Physics World breakthroughs: 2014 – landing a spacecraft on a comet
Margaret Harris relives the nerve-wracking moment when the Philae lander touched down on the comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko, Physics World's Breakthrough of the Year in 2014
The best of the world in pictures
The finest photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Thousand Indian Scientists, Scholars Oppose Citizenship Bill based on Religion
New Delhi (Sputnik): India’s Federal Home Minister is expected to table a bill in Parliament on Monday to grant citizenship to illegal migrants, who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
New Zealand volcano eruption kills 5
The island volcano eruption also left 18 injured and several others stranded.
Scientists find a simple solution for making ferroelectric nylon thin films
Low-cost technique could be used in robotics and energy harvesting
Scientists urge Ethiopia to protect groundwater
Groundwater is seen as having major potential for Ethiopia and Sub-Saharan Africa’s climate change strategies – time to protect it, scientists urge.
Chemistry: The ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde
Prof Colin J Suckling details the ‘why’ and ‘what’ of academic drug discovery research at the University of Strathclyde, as well as his thoughts on the value of a chemistry degree
WORLDS - A study of mood and atmosphere
Stunning and atmospheric work by Marco Iozzi. “Worlds” a shortfilm made using old assets i built in the past for different personal projects. Using only procedural materials to keep everything pretty simple, the goal here was to try to convey mood and atmosphere through cinematography and sound, as well stretching my Blender knowledge for futureRead More
Another earthquake registered in Faial
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 on the Richter scale was felt at dawn on Faial Island on 9 December, in an area that since the beginning of November has seen an increase in seismic activity.
NASA Mission Discovers Mysterious Plumes of Particles Being Ejected From Asteroid’s Surface
The space agency said they launched the mission to study the asteroid Bennu in 2016. Samples from the celestial body would not only shed light on how planets formed and life began, but also give a better understanding of how to protect our planet from an asteroid collision.
Embrace healthy habits if you want your brain to tackle stress efficiently
stress, healthy habits, tips for healthy brain, how to manage stress, stress management tips, ways to boost brain health at TheHealthSite.com
Getting upwind of Rudolph
Behold, the greening of Santa.
Scientists Find a Weak Spot In Some Superbugs' Defenses
Researchers have found a new way to attack some of the bacteria behind treatment-resistant infections. An anonymous reader shares a report from Wired: In 2004, a 64-year-old woman in Indiana had a catheter put in to help with dialysis. Soon after the procedure, she came to a local hospital with low ...
A changing world
Some conflicts leave relatively small footprints; others cause ripples in the space-time continuum.
Ozzy Osbourne Knighthood Petition Reaches 19,000 Signatures
Sign the petition for Ozzy Osbourne to receive a knighthood
Greta Thunberg leads scientists in shunning flights for top climate conference
She sailed across the Atlantic to Spain instead.
As New Zealand volcano erupted, a tourist captured images and videos of the disaster
"My God, White Island volcano in New Zealand erupted today for first time since 2001. My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were waiting at our boat about to leave when we saw it," the tourist tweeted.
100,000 thalassemia & 10 million Hepatitis C patients exist in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Estimatedly 100,000 thalassemia patients exit in Pakistan while 10 million people are suffering from Hepatitis C at present, the Minister for National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination told the National Assembly. Responding to a question by Nusrat Wahid of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the minister apprised the House in written that the exact number of thalassemia patients in Pakistan is not known as no national baseline survey has ever been conducted but it is estimated that 100,000 thalassemia major patients exist in the Country. No Thalassemia Prevention Programme at Federal Level The minister told that the federal government does not have a Thalassemia Prevention Programme but in Punjab an effective Thalassemia Prevention Programme is functioning which includes genetic counseling services, extended family screening and prenatal testing and screening. Also Read: Cost of liver transplant in Pakistan
CTET 2019: Gang involved in impersonating aspirants busted
Ten people have been arrested in Moradabad for being involved in impersonating aspirants of the Central Teacher Eligibility Test-2019 examination.
Earthquake in Italy
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale was registered tonight at 03.
Evidence of New X17 Particle Reported, but Scientists Are Wary
Could the mysterious particle be our window into studying dark matter?
Global warming is robbing world’s oceans of oxygen
The amount of oxygen in the world's oceans decreased by 2 percent between 1960 and 2010 and is expected to go down by a further 3-4 percent by the year 2100 as a result of global warming, something that will have an effect on habitats and the coastal economies that depend on them.
A gigantic asteroid will fly over the Earth during the Holidays
Asteroid collisions happen only once very 100000 years
Scientists have developed a once-a-month contraceptive pill
Scientists believe this could be extremely effective to prevent unplanned pregnancies. This has been the first instance when such an approach has been used to deliver contraceptives.
Albania Earthquake
Albania's prime minister on Monday hailed the work of Israeli engineers who have come to the country to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake that destroyed thousands of buildings. The Israelis are among scores of foreign engineers and experts who have come or will be headed to the country
Scientists create world’s first pig-monkey hybrid in China
If there’s one thing sci-fi movies have taught us over the years, it’s that combining one animal with another animal almost always ends badly. Scientists in China aren’t trying to create mutant
Santa Barbara Featured in Climate Change Article
Santa Barbara has been featured in a Washington Post article covering climate change in California.
Deadly volcano eruption
A volcano off the New Zealand coast erupted Monday with a towering blast of ash and scalding steam as dozens of tourists were exploring its moon-like surface, killing five people and leaving eight others missing and feared dead, authorities said.
‘The pandemic clock is ticking’: A race against time for a universal flu vaccine
For many people, including the elderly and others in high risk groups, getting a flu jab is a winter ritual.
PIC OF THE DAY:Temptation On The First Day Of Marriage
The picture below is doing rounds on social media, Imagine your wife’s bridesmaids showing some serious leg game and you as the unfortunate groom have to avoid looking at all costs and concentrate on your bride. These are indeed ‘Hostile’ Conditions. To View and Apply for the latest Jobs and Vacancies in Zimbabwe, Please Visit …
20 years since discovery, still no drugs to fight Nipah, scientists warn of potential epidemic
Since its discovery in Malaysia and Singapore in 1999, a number of deadly Nipah outbreaks have occurred in South and Southeast Asian countries. In Kerala, 16 of the 18 infected had died.
Body discovered in the River Tay
Family of missing Perth pensioner informed
Bragg diffraction monitors wound healing, plastic soil and other physical science innovations
Levitated nanoparticles, ion-based qubits and a sound idea for a new thermometer also on show
FACT 2019: The Haxan Cloak on Midsommar
On some of the most impressive sound design of 2019.
Human remains discovered in Lincoln Parish
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office says human remains have been discovered in the parish.
Troops recover 8 NPA high-powered firearms
BALER, Aurora - Eight high-powered firearms and assorted materiel belonging to a unit of the New People’s Army (NPA) were recovered Saturday in a joint Army-Police operation in barangay Punglo, Maria Aurora town.
Occult arts and sceptical sciences
Philip Ball delves into the mystic and the physical worlds, in Physics and Psychics: the Occult and the Sciences in Modern Britain by Richard Noakes
Cops alerted as CPP anniversary nears
ALL police forces nationwide were ordered to be on heightened alert and maintain their vigilance needed to thwart surprise New People’s Army attacks and other atrocities as the the Communist Party of the Philippines marks its founding anniversary on December 26.
FBI: Pensacola base shooting 'act of terror'
The motive behind a 21-year-old gunman's attack on Naval Air Station Pensacola still remains undetermined, but the FBI is treating it as an act of terror, a member of the agency said.
Hydrogel That Can Self-Heal and Shape-Shift Invented by Scientists
Scientists from the Australian National University have created a jelly that has similar self-healing properties as our human skin and muscles.
Who Exactly Invented Math?
Mathematics is at the center of our modern world, whether we'd like to admit it or not, Math is a scientific principle that seems to predate even science itself.
Parker Solar Probe Scientists Reveal Jaw-Dropping First Results From the Sun
Last week, scientists released the surprising initial results from the Parker Solar Probe’s first two close encounters with the Sun.
Satellites are changing the night sky
The stars we can see from Earth could soon be outnumbered by a swarm of satellites.