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Brexit countdown: is it even possible to ratify a deal before the deadline?
Yet another deadline in the negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal has been missed. This one had been set by the European Parliament, which claimed that if its members didn’t have eyes on a deal by December 20, they would not have time to scrutinise and ratify it before theContinue Reading
Even though mass testing for COVID isn’t always accurate, it could still be useful – here’s why
The mass testing of asymptomatic people for COVID-19 in the UK was thrown into question by a recent study. In a pilot in Liverpool, over half the cases weren’t picked up, leading some to question whether using tests that perform poorly is the best use of resources. The tests involvedContinue Reading
Four ways microbial fuel cells might revolutionise electricity production in the future
Jackie Niam/Shutterstock The world population is estimated to reach 9.5 billion by 2050. Given that most of our current energy is generated from fossil fuels, this creates significant challenges when it comes to providing enough sustainable electricity while mitigating climate change. One idea that has gained traction over recent yearsContinue Reading
The Bristol Gulls are competing in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge in an Eco Ocean Rowing Boat
The Bristol Gulls, an all-female rowing team, are getting set to row the Atlantic in the most sustainable way possible, to raise awareness of plastic pollution and the importance of safeguarding our oceans. The teams Eco Ocean Rowing Boat, manufactured by Rannoch Adventure, will be the first of its kindContinue Reading
Carabao Cup Final Moved To April In Hope Of Fans In Attendance | Football News
The EFL said it hoped moving the final to a later date will see more fans allowed to attend.© Twitter The English Football League (EFL) on Monday announced that this season’s Carabao Cup final has been rescheduled to April with an aim to have “as many supporters in attendance asContinue Reading
AIFF Extends Its Executive Committee Term, Praful Patel Not To Contest Future Elections: Report | Football News
The AIFF president Praful Patel on Monday said he will not contest elections as and when they are held as he is not eligible but the general house approved extension of the term of executive committee till the Supreme Court decides on a pending case. A resolution was passed during theContinue Reading
Why the government was right to introduce Tier 4 restrictions
Girts Ragelis/Shutterstock A new, potentially more infectious variant of the coronavirus is thought to be behind rising COVID-19 case numbers in southern parts of the UK. Fearing this version of the virus could spread out of control, the government has introduced a stricter level of restrictions across much of England:Continue Reading
Christmas cancelled? Here’s how to cope
SG SHOT/Shutterstock Millions of people in the UK have had their Christmas plans changed at the last moment after the discovery of a new variant of coronavirus led the government to place parts of the country under new restrictions. Many will be bitterly disappointed that their end of year festiveContinue Reading
We are facing a difficult winter – but philosophy can help
Sam Wordley/Shutterstock All around the world, Christmas dreams are becoming nightmares. As R numbers increase and the epidemic spikes, people are seeing long cherished plans go up in smoke. In England, plans have been curtailed as the five-day Christmas bubble which would have allowed three households to celebrate together hasContinue Reading
BCCI AGM Set To Approve 10-Team IPL But Only From 2022 Edition: Report | Cricket News
The BCCI’s AGM will be held in Ahmedabad is the inclusion of new IPL franchises.© AFP The BCCI’s all-powerful general body will give approval to a 10-team Indian Premier League (IPL) during its Annual General Body Meeting on Thursday but it will only materialise in 2022 instead of the currentContinue Reading