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New COVID-19 vaccines: here’s how the promising Novavax and Johnson & Johnson jabs work
Studio Romantic/Shutterstock Thanks to the efforts of scientists, healthcare workers and trial participants around the world, a number of COVID-19 vaccines have now been authorised for general use. But while millions have been given a jab, billions still need to be vaccinated. We need to produce as many doses asContinue Reading
Cornwall Census Briefing
The Census is taking place on Sunday 21 March, 2021 Take part in Census 2021 Households across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will soon be asked to take part in Census 2021. The census is a once-in-a-decade survey that gives us the most accurate estimate of all the peopleContinue Reading
Concerning coronavirus mutation now found in UK variant – here’s what you need to know
If there’s one coronavirus mutation that keeps scientists awake at night, it’s E484K. The mutation was found in both the South African variant (B1351) and the Brazilian variant (P1), but not in the UK variant (B117). This so-called “escape mutation” raised fears that the approved COVID vaccines may not beContinue Reading
Einsteinium: 100 years after Einstein’s Nobel Prize, researchers reveal chemical secrets of element that bears his name
Albert Einstein photographed on a trip to America in the wake of his Nobel prize-winning discoveries. Harris & Ewing/PICRYL A century ago, an upstart German physicist by the name of Albert Einstein turned the scientific world on its head with his discovery of the photoelectric effect, which proved light toContinue Reading
Myanmar coup: how the military has held onto power for 60 years
h The military once again hold the reins of power in Myanmar. Citing constitutional provisions that give the military control in national emergencies, army officers detained government leaders in the early hours of February 1 2021, including state counsellor and popular national leader Aung San Suu Kyi. An announcement onContinue Reading
COVID vaccines and Brexit borders: what is happening in Northern Ireland?
PA/David Young Some Brexit-related customs checks have been suspended and inspection staff withdrawn from duties at Northern Ireland ports over security concerns. This represents a worrying escalation in tensions created by the new Brexit arrangements in the region. The situation has been made worse by unhelpful rhetoric prompted by theContinue Reading
COVID vaccines: countries have a history of acting selfishly – and when they do, everyone loses out
According to one recent estimate, more than half of all vaccines against COVID-19 have been reserved for one-seventh of the world’s population. At the time of writing, the UK alone has reportedly secured enough vaccines to give each of its citizens five doses. If orders are met, the EU andContinue Reading
Is your mask effective against COVID-19? Three questions you should ask yourself
Check your mask for fit, filtration and breathability. Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock The emergence of new, potentially more infectious, coronavirus variants has led many people to worry about the effectiveness of their masks in protecting themselves and other people from catching COVID-19. Some experts are recommending people wear two masks in orderContinue Reading
Curious Kids: We have been trying to contact aliens – but do they want to contact us?
Yuriy Mazur/Shutterstock Humans have been trying to contact aliens for many years, but do the aliens want to contact us? – Sai, aged eight, London, UK This is a great question – and the truth is that we don’t know the answer. For starters, we haven’t found any aliens yet,Continue Reading
Paul Arriola nets the USMNT’s fourth goal of the first half against Trinidad and Tobago
The United States nets four goals against Trinidad and Tobago as Paul Arriola scores his second and team’s fourth before halftime.Continue Reading