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Cloth face masks affect exercise performance, physical capacity
A cloth face covering affect exercise performance and physical capacity, the results of a small clinical trial, published on Tuesday in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, has revealed.
Heart attacks in young adults more deadly among systemic inflammatory disease sufferers: Study
At least 2% of people worldwide have systemic inflammatory diseases, which often affect multiple organ systems
Widespread facemask use is vital to counter COVID-19 as lockdown ends: Scientists
Control measures involving facemasks, handwashing, short-scale (1-2 metre) social distancing can all limit number of virus particles being spread between people
New meat-eating predator discovered named ‘one who causes fear’
Living in Late Cretaceous, Llukalkan aliocranianus could reach as long as elephant, had extremely powerful bites, very sharp teeth, huge claws on feet
GLOBALink | Rice seeds from space transplanted in south China
These rice seeds traveled around 760,000 Km to the moon in November and returned to Earth on Dec. 17 after flight aboard China’s lunar probe
GLOBALink | Exploring China’s biodiversity hotspot
Exploring China’s biodiversity hotspot: If you’re told that a “Skywalker” has been spotted in the forests of southwest China, there’s no need to feel confused. It’s not the Jedi of the “Star Wars” series, but refers to a gibbon species named by Chinese scientists. The species, with white eyebrows, was found in the Gaoligong Mountains …
Subsidies are most effective way to encourage sustainable food choices: Study
Experiments were designed to resemble typical UK lunchtime canteen
Minimally invasive treatment provides fast pain relief for cancer patients
Patients with debilitating bone tumours experienced improved quality of life in as little as 3 days
Egyptian researcher innovates device for harvesting rain, evaporated water for floating agriculture
Device can be used to harvest evaporated water from salt lakes and shallow beaches
COVID-19 spread can be tracked via rapid, large-scale wastewater surveillance system
New system identifies buildings where new COVID-19 cases have emerged, even before infected people develop symptoms
Animals fake death for long periods to escape predators
University of Bristol documents antlion larvae pretending to be dead for 61 minutes
Earliest mammal ancestors moved in different manner to previously thought: Research
Researchers discover there is much more to evolution of mammal backbone
Birthweight strongly linked to type 2 diabetes risk in adulthood
Weight of 2.5 kg or more associated with lower levels of key glucose regulator hormone
GLOBALink | H5N8, new threat to humans amid COVID-19 pandemic?
How big a threat would the reassortant bird flu virus (H5N8) pose to human beings? Is a new bird flu pandemic on the way?
Bibliotheca Alexandrina to celebrate International Day of Women in Science
Event to host Hoda El Maraghy who received Canada Medal, highest award in Canada
Pioneering research reveals gardens are secret powerhouse for pollinators
More bees and fellow pollinators can fly, the greater diversity of flora and fauna will be maintained
GLOBALink | NASA’s Perseverance rover lands on Mars to search for signs of ancient life
Perseverance, robotic geologist and astrobiologist will undergo weeks of testing before its 2-year investigation of Mars’ Jezero Crater
GLOBALink | Chinese satellite explores mysterious signals in universe
The discovery by the satellite marked a milestone in understanding the nature of the mysterious signal emanating from the universe
GLOBALink | China releases video of Tianwen-1’s entry into Mars orbit
China’s Tianwen-1 probe, including an orbiter, a lander and a rover, successfully entered Mars orbit on Wednesday
Egyptian schools among world’s top 15 in periodic table challenge
Winning schools to receive poster signed by Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry
GLOBALink | China’s Tianwen-1 probe enters orbit around Mars
China’s Tianwen-1 probe successfully entered the orbit around Mars on Wednesday after a nearly seven-month voyage from Earth. “Tianwen-1 entered the orbit around Mars exactly as it was designed,” said Zhang Rongqiao, chief designer of China’s first Mars exploration mission. “We are looking forward to a successful landing on Mars.” It marks the first time …
Study suggests environment had role in evolution of human tolerance
Research focuses on period between 30,000 and 300,000 years ago, as archaeological evidence indicates greater mobility, more frequent interactions between different groups
Scientists uncover potential antiviral treatment for COVID-19
Thapsigargin is promising antiviral effective against common cold, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza A virus
Teaching children empathy measurably improves creative abilities: Research
Creativity scores among intervention group were 78% higher than control group
Anode-free zinc battery prototype produced that could someday store renewable energy
Battery showed high efficiency, retaining 62.8% of its storage capacity after 80 charging and discharging cycles
Amber-encased fossil sheds light on evolution of bioluminescent insects
Preserved in ‘life-like’ condition, Cretaceous-era beetle is fireflies’ missing fossil link
Researchers identify mechanisms for social transfer of pain, fear
Understanding brain mechanism of human empathy will lead to enhancing this feeling in people with brain disorders
Australian bushfires to become “more frequent, prolonged, severe”: study
More than 30 people died in the Australian bushfires with another estimated 445 deaths due to smoke inhalation, and 18 million hectares of land were burned
Inequality, economic decline fuel social polarisation, right-wing movements
Provision of social safety nets can prevent this slide into political unrest
Poverty increases vulnerability to mental health conditions: Study
Eastern Mediterranean countries are witnessing higher rates of mental health disorders than global averages