Premier League clubs have rejected “Project Big Picture” that was mooted by Manchester United, Liverpool.© AFP Premier League clubs unanimously agreed on Wednesday to reject the radical “Project Big Picture” plan to restructure English football. Under the controversial proposals, the number of teams in the Premier League would have beenContinue Reading

New evidence suggests that swapping tobacco for e-cigarettes can save lives

A McCormack/Shutterstock Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, are a popular aid for quitting smoking, but it is taking time for scientific research to catch up and provide clear answers on how well they work, and whether they are safe to use for this purpose. An updated review of the evidence, coveringContinue Reading

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As COVID-19 cases have risen sharply in large parts of the north of England, local leaders have united to challenge government policy. Representatives from across the north have come together questioning the government’s decision to impose local lockdowns in their region. They have particularly criticised central government for failing toContinue Reading

Coronavirus: superspreading events could help make COVID-19 endemic

Dance classes have been implicated as potential superspreading events. dorglao/Shutterstock The COVID-19 coronavirus is not your average virus. During the pandemic, it has become increasingly clear that averages do not apply in understanding the paths the virus takes or when or where it attacks. What some scientists and specialists inContinue Reading