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Venus: could it really harbour life? New study springs a surprise
Composite image of Venus from data from NASA's Magellan spacecraft and Pioneer Venus Orbiter. NASA/JPL-Caltech Earth’s sister planet, Venus, has not been regarded as a high priority in the search for life. Its surface temperature of around 450°C is thought to be hostile to even the hardiest of micro-organisms, andContinue Reading
Al Jazeera Balkans crew attacked at a right-wing opposition party protest in Skopje · Global Voices
‘Violence towards journalists is not allowed in democratic countries’ Reporter Milka Smilevska, Al Jazeera Balkans correspondent from Skopje, North Macedonia. Photo used with her permission. This story is based on reporting by Global Voices’ content partner Meta.mk News Agency, a project of the Metamorphosis Foundation. During a protest organized by right-wing oppositionContinue Reading
The fourth agricultural revolution is coming – but who will really benefit?
kung_tom/shutterstock Depending on who you listen to, artificial intelligence may either free us from monotonous labour and unleash huge productivity gains, or create a dystopia of mass unemployment and automated oppression. In the case of farming, some researchers, business people and politicians think the effects of AI and other advancedContinue Reading
Why a vaccine can provide better immunity than an actual infection
Two recent studies have confirmed that people previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can be reinfected with the virus. Interestingly, the two people had different outcomes. The person in Hong Kong showed no symptoms on the second infection, while the case from Reno, Nevada, had more severeContinue Reading
Premier League, Brighton vs Chelsea: Live Streaming, When And Where To Watch Live Telecast | Football News
Chelsea have signed top young talents in Timo Werner and Kai Havertz this summer.© AFP After a series of lucrative signings, Chelsea will begin their Premier League campaign away at Brighton on Tuesday. Chelsea have been one of the most active clubs in the ongoing transfer window with the signing ofContinue Reading
Demons of the deep state: how evangelicals and conspiracy theories combine in Trump’s America
In spiritual warfare, the battle against demons is constant. Kotroz/Shutterstock Are demons active forces in American life and politics? That is what a large number of evangelicals in the US believe and are increasingly vocal about. Since the 1980s, growing numbers of evangelicals have given the fight against demons aContinue Reading
Badminton’s Thomas And Uber Cup In Doubt After Coronavirus Pull-Outs | Badminton News
Cancelling the October 3-11 event would be a major blow to badminton’s restart.© AFP Badminton’s showpiece Thomas and Uber Cups were hanging in the balance Monday after several countries withdrew due to the coronavirus and a top player expressed concerns about safety. The twice-postponed men’s and women’s world team championshipsContinue Reading
On This Day In 2007, India Registered First World T20 Win By Beating Pakistan In Thrilling Bowl-Out | Cricket News
India beat Pakistan in a thrilling bowl-out after the match ended in a tie.© Twitter It was on September 14, 2007, when India defeated Pakistan through a bowl-out in a group stage match of the inaugural World T20. The inaugural edition of the tournament was played in South Africa andContinue Reading
Saina Nehwal Raises Questions Over Safety Of Thomas And Uber Cup Amid Coronavirus | Badminton News
Saina Nehwal has consented to participating in the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark.© AFP Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal on Sunday raised safety concerns over conducting the Thomas and Uber Cup in Denmark amid the coronavirus pandemic. Nehwal said seven countries have already withdrawn from the tournament that isContinue Reading