The British physicist making women scientists visible online
Jessica Wade writes biographies on Wikipedia about women researchers like her who don't have an online presence.
Fri Apr 28 2023
Hospital stay risk for Omicron is 40-45 pct lower than Delta - UK study
Imperial College researchers said the risk of any visit to the hospital with Omicron was between 20 pct and 25 pct lower than with Delta.
Thu Dec 23 2021
England sees record COVID prevalence in October - Imperial study
It is led by a high number of cases in children and a surge in the south-west of the country.
Thu Nov 04 2021
COVID-19 infections in England have quadrupled since June
Research showed cases were estimated to be doubling every six days as a new wave fuelled by the Delta coronavirus variant picks up pace.
Thu Jul 08 2021
Over 2 million in England may have had long COVID, study finds
The findings suggested older people were more likely to suffer long COVID, with a 3.5 pct increase in likelihood with each decade of life.
Thu Jun 24 2021
Magic mushroom compound at least as good as antidepressant in UK study
The findings suggest the psychoactive ingredient has promise as a potential mental health treatment.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Opera singers help UK Covid patients to breathe easier
After a successful six-week pilot, the English National Opera is now rolling out its "ENO Breathe" programme to 1,000 patients.
Sun Feb 07 2021
What we do and don't know about new COVID mutations
Scientists have tracked multiple mutations of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 since it appeared in China in late 2019.
Sat Jan 09 2021
COVID-19: MOH has taken all important measures
In the early phases, JP Morgan and MIER predicted that the number of COVID-19 cases by mid-April would increase to between 5,000 and 8,000 cumulatively.
Fri Dec 25 2020
COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years
Cognitive tests measure how well the brain performs tasks such as remembering words or joining dots on a puzzle.
Tue Oct 27 2020
Asymptomatic virus sufferers lose antibodies sooner: Study
Findings suggest the loss of antibodies was slower in 18-24 year-olds compared to those aged 75 and over.
Tue Oct 27 2020
UK study finds evidence of waning antibody immunity to COVID-19 over time
Scientists at Imperial College London tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of COVID-19 infections in March and April.
Tue Oct 27 2020
One in eight adults now obese: global survey
Over one in eight adults are now obese -- a ratio that has more than doubled since 1975 and will swell to one in five by 2025, a major survey reported Friday.
Fri Apr 01 2016
Personalised breast cancer treatment has saved millions - Experts
Treatment is no longer a one-size-fits-all for some 1.6 million people diagnosed with the disease every year.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024