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Vaccine rollout: history shows us that it’s always a bit shambolic
“The scientists have done it,” said the UK prime minister, Boris Johnson in December 2020, hailing the development of the new COVID-19 vaccine. Johnson insisted that this success brought “sure and certain knowledge” that people would soon be able to reclaim their lives. But since this optimistic declaration, the COVIDContinue Reading
IPL 2021 Players Retention Live Updates: Rajasthan Royals Release Captain Steve Smith | Cricket News
IPL 2021 Retention: Rajasthan Royals have released Steve Smith from their squad ahead of next auction.© BCCI/IPL Rajasthan Royals have released Steve Smith ahead of IPL 2021, with all the eight franchises set to soon announce the list of players they have retained ahead of the next auction, scheduled to beContinue Reading
Kristie Mewis scores to give USWNT a 4-0 lead over Colombia
Watch Kristie Mewis, sister of Sam Mewis, score to give the USWNT a 4-0 lead over Colombia.Continue Reading
4th Test: “Whatever I Say About Him Will Be Very, Very Less,” Says Sunil Gavaskar On Cheteshwar Pujara | Cricket News
Team India made history as they breached Australia’s fortress at The Gabba on Tuesday and former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar applauded the effort of the Ajinkya Rahane-led side, saying that young India is not afraid of doing the unthinkable. India beat Australia by three wickets against all odds in theContinue Reading
Starfish: rare fossil helps answer the mystery of how they evolved arms
Starfish are one of the most recognisable animals on our planet. Yellowj/shutterstock.com A chance discovery of a beautifully preserved fossil in the desert landscape of Morocco has solved one of the great mysteries of biology and palaeontology: how starfish evolved their arms. Starfish are one of the most recognisable animalsContinue Reading
America divided: never has the pursuit of happiness seemed so far off
As Washington hosts a presidential inauguration under strict security lockdown, the US has rarely been more divided and unhappy. The shocking mob invasion of Capitol Hill is the most obvious manifestation of this – but in the background lurks the the COVID-19 pandemic. This has taken a horrific toll onContinue Reading
Sam Mewis on registering hat trick and watching her sister, Kristie, score vs. Colombia
Sam Mewis caught up with the FOX soccer crew following the USWNT’s 4-0 win over Colombia. Hear Sam detail the win, what it was like watching her sister score and what the team’s outlook moving forward is.Continue Reading
Is a vegan diet healthier? Five reasons why we can’t tell for sure
Vegan diets are becoming increasingly popular. RONEDYA/ Shutterstock While there are many reasons why a person may choose to go vegan, health is often cited as a popular motive. But although vegan diets are often touted as being “healthier” in the media, this isn’t always reflected by scientific research. WhileContinue Reading
Big data can help doctors predict which COVID patients will become seriously ill
The pandemic continues to pose huge challenges to health services worldwide. Hospitals are in crisis as the pace of new COVID-19 cases outstrips their capacity. What makes things particularly difficult is that the coronavirus doesn’t affect everyone in the same way. Being able to better predict which patients will getContinue Reading
Coronavirus variants: how did they evolve and what do they mean?
When supplies of oxygen at hospitals in Manaus, Brazil, recently ran out, the airforce was called in for emergency evacuations while healthcare workers frantically tried to save lives with manual ventilation. For those that could not be saved, there was only morphine and a final hand-squeeze. As calamitous as theContinue Reading