The mass testing of asymptomatic people for COVID-19 in the UK was thrown into question by a recent study. In a pilot in Liverpool, over half the cases weren’t picked up, leading some to question whether using tests that perform poorly is the best use of resources. The tests involvedContinue Reading
Jackie Niam/Shutterstock The world population is estimated to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. Given that most of our current energy is generated from fossil fuels, this creates significant challenges when it comes to providing enough sustainable electricity while mitigating climate change. One idea that has gained traction over recent yearsContinue Reading
The Bristol Gulls, an all-female rowing team, are getting set to row the Atlantic in the most sustainable way possible, to raise awareness of plastic pollution and the importance of safeguarding our oceans. The teams Eco Ocean Rowing Boat, manufactured by Rannoch Adventure, will be the first of its kindContinue Reading
The EFL said it hoped moving the final to a later date will see more fans allowed to attend.© Twitter The English Football League (EFL) on Monday announced that this season’s Carabao Cup final has been rescheduled to April with an aim to have “as many supporters in attendance asContinue Reading
The AIFF president Praful Patel on Monday said he will not contest elections as and when they are held as he is not eligible but the general house approved extension of the term of executive committee till the Supreme Court decides on a pending case. A resolution was passed during theContinue Reading
Girts Ragelis/Shutterstock A new, potentially more infectious variant of the coronavirus is thought to be behind rising COVID-19 case numbers in southern parts of the UK. Fearing this version of the virus could spread out of control, the government has introduced a stricter level of restrictions across much of England:Continue Reading
SG SHOT/Shutterstock Millions of people in the UK have had their Christmas plans changed at the last moment after the discovery of a new variant of coronavirus led the government to place parts of the country under new restrictions. Many will be bitterly disappointed that their end of year festiveContinue Reading
Sam Wordley/Shutterstock All around the world, Christmas dreams are becoming nightmares. As R numbers increase and the epidemic spikes, people are seeing long cherished plans go up in smoke. In England, plans have been curtailed as the five-day Christmas bubble which would have allowed three households to celebrate together hasContinue Reading
The BCCI’s AGM will be held in Ahmedabad is the inclusion of new IPL franchises.© AFP The BCCI’s all-powerful general body will give approval to a 10-team Indian Premier League (IPL) during its Annual General Body Meeting on Thursday but it will only materialise in 2022 instead of the currentContinue Reading
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