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Acute aortic dissection more deadly in women than men
New gender-directed strategies are needed to treat acute aortic dissection, experts say
Sleep-related brain activity plays role in clearing toxic proteins, preventing Alzheimer’s
Findings could serve as potential imaging marker for clinicians in evaluating patients
GLOBALink | Exploring Mars with China’s Zhurong rover
China’s Mars rover, Zhurong, has left its first “footprints” on the red planet, making China the second country to land and operate a rover on Mars. Xinhua’s Dale Fox “hops” onto the red planet and gets up close with Zhurong to explain China’s first Mars mission. Produced by Xinhua Global Service
China’s Mars probe sends back first videos and photos after landing
China has released photos and videos captured by China’s Mars probe Tianwen-1 during and after the country’s first landing on the red planet. The lander carrying a rover of the Tianwen-1 mission touched down in the southern part of Utopia Planitia, a vast plain on the northern hemisphere of Mars, on May 15, becoming the …
Second-hand tobacco exposure in utero linked to decreased lung function in children
Mothers’ active smoking, household smoking were associated with increased cotinine levels in mothers during pregnancy, in their children
Insect, animal invasions can teach us about coronavirus outbreak: Study
Integrated approaches that take into account health of humans, animals, plants, and environment are urgently needed to prevent future pandemics, says Alison Dunn
New COVID-19 testing method gives results instantly
Superfast, portable testing method detects virus much faster than currently available methods
Landing of Chinese Mars rover a great achievement, say experts
Experts from all over the world said that the landing of the Chinese Mars rover is a great achievement. “Landing on Mars is … very, very complex & difficult” — “An incredible achievement” — “Pave the way for much more capable missions in the future” Let’s listen to what experts from all over the world …
Researchers sequence genome of extinct 2,000 year old date palms
Study marks first time researchers have sequenced genomes of plants from ancient germinated seeds
Fair climate policy could help reduce extreme poverty
This could be achieved via combining emission pricing with progressive redistribution of revenues, says Bjoern Soergel
Young bullying victims likelier to fantasise about committing violent acts: Study
About 25% of all 17-year-old boys and 13% of girls reported having at least one fantasy of killing a person they know
Benefits of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine outweigh risks
Pausing AstraZeneca vaccinations due to suspected deadly blood clot links could allow virus’ continued spread, more deaths
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