24 articles from SUNDAY 12.7.2020
Starwatch: Jupiter at its brightest in opposition
Jupiter is at its closest to Earth and directly opposite the sun – so will be conspicuous for its brightnessOn 14 July at 09:00 BST, Jupiter will be directly opposite the sun in the sky. Known as opposition, it marks the middle of the weeks when the planet is at its best for observing because it is closest to Earth. From Jupiter’s perspective, our world will be at inferior conjunction, meaning...
Race to rescue turtles entangled in plastic on Bangladesh beach
At least 20 turtles were dead and dozens more were rescued Sunday after being entangled in plastic waste washed ashore on one of the world's longest beaches in Bangladesh, officials and conservationists said.
As Covid-19 persists around the world, death is not the only outcome to fear | Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz
There are worrying trends about long-term damage, even in those with milder symptomsDownload the free Guardian app to get the most important news notificationsCoronavirus Australia maps and cases: live numbers and statisticsThere are a lot of unknowns about Covid-19. This makes sense, because despite six months of the most amazing scientific effort of our lifetimes, the coronavirus is a novel...
Immunity to Covid-19 could be lost in months, UK study suggests
Exclusive: King’s College London team found steep drops in patients’ antibody levels three months after infectionCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coveragePeople who have recovered from Covid-19 may lose their immunity to the disease within months, according to research suggesting the virus could reinfect people year after year, like common colds.In the first longitudinal...
Comet captured streaking across Stonehenge night sky
Comet Neowise has been spotted by stargazers across the UK as it heads past Earth.
How to Reopen Schools: What Science and Other Countries Teach Us
As school districts across the United States consider whether and how to restart in-person classes, their challenge is complicated by a pair of fundamental uncertainties: No nation has tried to send children back to school with the virus raging at levels like America's, and the scientific research about transmission in classrooms is limited.The World Health Organization has now concluded that...
Scientists propose plan to determine if Planet Nine is a primordial black hole
- ScienceDaily
- 20/7/12 16:54
Scientists have developed a new method to find black holes in the outer solar system, and along with it, determine once-and-for-all the true nature of the hypothesized Planet Nine.
NASA’s InSight lander is still stuck in the Martian soil
It needs to dig 3 meters deep, which is proving a...
The Emirates will make history with its mission to Mars launching on Tuesday
Here's how to watch the launch...
Researchers listen to birds for answers why their numbers are so low
Alberta researchers are using hundreds of audio recording devices as they seek to understand why bird populations are...
SpaceX delays launch of mini-satellites
SpaceX on Saturday delayed the launch of a rocket due to take 57 mini-satellites into space as part of plan to build an orbiting, global broadband internet system.
Are breathing techniques good for your health?
The market is flooded with books and classes claiming ‘breathwork’ can help with mental health, sleep and even Covid-19. But are experts convinced?Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageAlan Dolan couldn’t afford market research when he started out as a breathing instructor in 2005. Instead, he took soundings from London taxi drivers. “I’d tell them I taught people...
As permafrost thaws under intense heat, Russia's Siberia burns — again
It's hotter than ever in northern Russia and the implications for the earth's climate are significant. Currently, 1.77 million hectares of land are burning with expectations that the total fire area could eventually surpass the 17 million hectares that burned in...
What kind of face mask gives the best protection against Covid-19?
Your questions answered on what type of mask to wear to cut the risk of contracting coronavirusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageYes. Different types of mask offer different levels of protection. Surgical grade N95 respirators offer the highest level of protection against Covid-19 infection, followed by surgical grade masks. However, these masks are costly, in limited...
Enough of the psychobabble. Racism is not something to fix with therapy
Unconscious bias training is a lucrative industry, but it won’t change consciously hostile policiesAre you racist? And, if so, how would I know? I used to think that a good gauge may be whether you call me a “Paki”, or assault me because of my skin colour, or deny me a job after seeing my name. But, no, these are just overt expressions of racism. Even if you show no hostility, or seek to...
Ministers have struggled to wear a mask. Do they think it makes them look weak? | Catherine Bennett
The chancellor missed an opportunity to deliver a life-saving message along with Wagamama’s chickenWhatever he has done to Wagamama’s previously enviable reputation, Rishi Sunak has demonstrated that, even in one of those countries where the leadership is also a recognised disease vector, some hygiene failures can still shock.We might be resigned to a clammy-looking Boris Johnson transmitting...
Theatres saved from bulldozer by new rules in lockdown
Communities secretary announces new planning rules forcing councils to take impact of Covid-19 into accountCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageEmpty theatres and live music venues that risk falling into disrepair – and, ultimately, into the hands of redevelopers – have been offered a lifeline.This weekend, the government is revealing new planning rules aimed at...
'We are all Martians!': space explorers seek to solve the riddle of life on Mars
With the red planet’s launch window about to open, the US, China and the UAE are all sending craft to look for answersIn the next few weeks, a flotilla of probes will be blasted into space from launch pads round the world and propelled towards one of the solar system’s most mysterious objects: the planet Mars. Within days of each other, spacecraft built by the USA, by China and by the United...
Egalitarians be warned: wealth begets wealth | Torsten Bell
New research from Sweden reveals that good genes don’t make you a success but family money, or marrying into it, doesWealth matters in 21st-century Britain, in part because there’s lots of it around. British household wealth was three times GDP in the 1970s. It’s seven times today. Falling interest rates are the main cause, pushing up prices of existing assets. Resolution Foundation research...
Cigarette sales declining by 20 million a month after advent of standardized packaging
The new study from the Tobacco Control Research Group at the University of Bath highlights how new taxation plus standardised packaging for cigarettes has led to a large decline in sales in England and Wales.
Long-term strategies to control COVID-19 must treat health and economy as equally important
Strategies for the safe reopening of low and middle-income countries (LMICs) from months of strict social distancing in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic must recognise that preserving people's health is as important as reviving the economy, argue an international team of researchers.
Ubisoft Canada CEO resigns amid harassment claims made against several employees
Yannis Mallat, the president of Ubisoft Canada, resigned Saturday evening with immediate effect, according to a statement from the company. The announcement comes in the wake of a series of allegations, made throughout the company, of sexist behaviour, abuse of power and...
Saving one of the world's rarest antelope
There are fewer than 500 hirola living in the wild, down from thousands just 40 years ago.
Science World rallies power of young Dr. Bonnie Henry as it faces a $13M loss due to COVID-19
A school photo of Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry, whose leadership in B.C. has inspired murals, pins, and even a pair of shoes, is featured as part of a campaign titled The World Needs More...