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COVID vaccine: some waste is normal – but here’s how it is being kept to a minimum
shutterstock Now that COVID-19 vaccination campaigns are underway in many countries, concerns have emerged about the availability of stock, the timing of deliveries, and the potential for thousands of vaccines to be wasted at each stage of the supply chain. Because vaccines require transporting and storing at chilled temperatures —Continue Reading
COVID-19 immunity: how long does it last?
Millions of people across the world have been infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Countries are also now embarking on massive vaccination campaigns to control the virus and protect their most vulnerable citizens. One of the biggest questions remaining is whether vaccination and/or prior infection with SARS-CoV-2 offersContinue Reading
Five ways to manage your screen time in a lockdown, according to tech experts
shutterstock The average daily time spent online by adults increased by nearly an hour during the UK’s spring lockdown when compared to the previous year, according to communications regulator Ofcom. With numerous countries back under severe pandemic restrictions, many of us once again find ourselves questioning whether our heavy relianceContinue Reading
Who’s who in Joe Biden’s cabinet
It was fitting that, the day after supporters of outgoing president Donald Trump stormed into the Capitol Building in Washington DC, president-elect Joe Biden chose to announce his nominee for the key role of attorney general. In naming federal judge Merrick Garland (as well as a supporting cast of highlyContinue Reading
Six tips for looking after your new puppy, according to science
Key to the success of a long-term dog-owner relationship is building a good foundation. from www.shutterstock.com Puppies have the potential to bring enormous benefits to their owners’ lives and can be an asset during uncertain times, including lockdown. That said, caring for a young animal is not without its challenges.Continue Reading
Low-carb, no sugar, no fat: the fad diets popular in the 20th century
Bon appétit. alex74/ Shutterstock Fad diets certainly aren’t a 21st-century obsession. In fact, they were also a popular way for people throughout the 20th century to slim down and improve their health. Though much has changed since then – including what we know about dieting and weight loss – manyContinue Reading
Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Welcome Baby Girl, Congratulations Pour In | Cricket News
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were blessed with their first child on Monday.© Instagram India captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma on Monday were blessed with a daughter. Kohli took to Twitter to share the news, and said that both the baby and Anushka are both healthy. KohliContinue Reading
AUS vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara Becomes 11th Indian Batsman To Score 6000 Test Runs | Cricket News
AUS vs IND: Cheteshwar Pujara scored 77 runs off 205 balls during his gritty knock.© AFP India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara on Monday reached another personal milestone as he completed 6,000 runs in Test cricket, becoming the 11th batsman to achieve the feat for India. Pujara achieved the milestone on the fifthContinue Reading
The Verb in a Title?
A welcoming introduction. My name is Martin Borg, a German investigative journalist. I presume some people are not familiar with the name, but it does not discourage me from representing some journalistic observation reviews for the “court” of public attention. Before I start writing a journalistic piece, I have toContinue Reading
Giant ancient sharks had enormous babies that ate their siblings in the womb
Megalodons are the biggest predatory sharks ever discovered. from www.shutterstock.com Made famous by the 2018 blockbuster The Meg, the largest predatory shark ever discovered, the megalodon, is a bit of a mystery. We know it lived between 15 and 3.6 million years ago and it reached at least 14 metresContinue Reading