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IND vs ENG: Ravi Shastri’s Takes A Joke On Himself “To Bring Some Smiles In These Tough Times” | Cricket News
IND vs ENG: Ravi Shastri engaged in some light-hearted banter on social media.© BCCI India head coach Ravi Shastri engaged in some light-hearted banter on social media as he quote-tweeted a joke on himself “to bring some smiles in these tough times.” Shastri is with the Indian team in AhmedabadContinue Reading
Megan Rapinoe scores twice to become leading goal scorer in SheBelieves Cup history
The USWNT got on the board with two fantastic strikes from Megan Rapinoe, her 6th, and 7th goals in the SheBelieves Cup, making her the leading goal scorer in the tournament’s history.Continue Reading
Wales Manager Ryan Giggs Has Bail Extended After Arrest | Football News
Ryan Giggs had missed Wales’ Nations League fixtures following his arrest in November.© AFP Wales manager Ryan Giggs had his bail extended on Friday after he was arrested on suspicion of assault. Former Manchester United star Giggs was arrested and later bailed in November after a row with Public RelationsContinue Reading
Do genetic differences make some people more susceptible to COVID-19?
males_design/Shutterstock Coronavirus affects people differently – some infected develop life-threatening disease, while others remain asymptomatic. And a year aftere COVID-19 emerged, it’s still unclear why. To try and answer this question, researchers have started looking at the genetics of people who get COVID-19, and identifying links between developing the diseaseContinue Reading
Gulf War: 30 years on, the consequences of Desert Storm are still with us
It was a short message to end a short war. On February 26 1991, Iraqi foreign minister Tariq Aziz put his signature to a letter addressed to the United Nations Security Council: I have the honour to notify you that the Iraqi Government reaffirms its agreement to comply fully withContinue Reading
Napping in the afternoon can improve memory and alertness – here’s why
Short and long naps both have benefits. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock Some people swear by an afternoon nap – whether it’s to catch up on lost sleep or to help them feel more alert for the afternoon ahead. Even Boris Johnson supposedly favours a power nap during his work day (though theContinue Reading
COVID-19 has sparked new relationships between academia and policymakers – we must maintain them
Mongkolchon Akesin/Shutterstock In the aftermath of the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-19, the New York Times stated that “science has failed to guard us”. This was hardly unfair, given that scientists were unsure what had even caused the pandemic, let alone how to treat it – beyond basic public healthContinue Reading
Kristie Mewis adds to USWNT’s lead with a late first-half goal
The USWNT goes up 4-0 against Argentina with a beautifully set up goal by Kristie Mewis late in the first half.Continue Reading
Evolution: lab-grown ‘mini brains’ suggest one mutation might have rewired the human mind
The brains of humans are subtly different from those of Neanderthals. Petr Student/Shutterstock How we humans became what we are today is a question that scientists have been trying to answer for a long time. How did we evolve such advanced cognitive abilities, giving rise to complex language, poetry andContinue Reading
GCSE and A-level teacher assessments: benefits of replacing exams undermined by lack of transparency
NuPenDekDee/Shutterstock In January, UK education secretary Gavin Williamson announced that GCSE and A-level exams in England would not go ahead. Now, Williamson has outlined further information about how assessments for pupils will take place. Teachers’ judgements will be at the heart of grading decisions this year, based on a rangeContinue Reading