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New coronavirus variant: what is the spike protein and why are mutations on it important?
Say hello to Spike. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, CC BY-SA The emergence of a new variant of coronavirus has sparked renewed interest in the part of the virus known as the spike protein. The new variant carries several peculiar changes to the spike protein when compared toContinue Reading
Tigres stage dramatic, late two-goal rally, claim CONCACAF Champions League title over LAFC
LAFC led Tigres 1-0 into the 72nd minute thanks to a Diego Rossi goal, but Hugo Ayala struck for the equalizer and Andre Pierre Gignac put away the go-ahead goal in the 84th-minute as his team claimed the CONCACAF Champions League title in dramatic fashion. 8 HOURS AGO・soccer・3:50Continue Reading
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