Sat 06 Februuary 2021: Hikers, soldiers and school children all know the burden of a heavy backpack. But now, researchers have developed a prototype that not only makes loads feel about 20% lighter, but also harvests energy from human movements to power small electronics. T The new backpack, reported in ACS Nano, could be especially […]
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Fri 05 February 2021: Qatar Airways Cargo, the cargo division of the Doha-based airline, has announced the second phase of its sustainability programme WeQare called Rewild the Planet in which the carrier has committed to preserving wildlife and endangered animals by flying them back to their natural habitat free of charge. Guillaume Halleux, the Chief […]
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Thu 04 February 2021: Study measures which kinds of infrastructure improvements could lead to wider adoption of clean vehicles. A new study from researchers at MIT uncovers the kinds of infrastructure improvements that would make the biggest difference in increasing the number of electric cars on the road, a key step toward reducing greenhouse gas […]
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Thu 04 February 2021: A German veterinary clinic has trained sniffer dogs to detect the novel coronavirus in human saliva samples with 94% accuracy. The dogs are conditioned to scent out the “corona odor” that comes from cells in infected people, said Esther Schalke, a vet at Germany’s armed forces school for service dogs. Filou, […]
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Tue 02 February 2021: The price of silver is rallying as the online trading movement fueling the rise of unloved shares like GameStop took a shine to the precious metal. Silver futures jumped more than 10 percent on Monday, the most in 11 years, after briefly rising above $30 an ounce in early trading, following […]
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Tue 02 February 2021: What on earth is cottagecore or a dark academia aesthetic, or the “Renegade” dance and why are you suddenly hearing Dream by Fleetwood Mac everywhere? It’s all because of TikTok, the video-sharing platform designed for short videos that teenagers can share with their friends – and the whole world. And that’s […]
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Mon 01 February 2021: A new study from Shanghai Mental Health Center in eastern China’s Shanghai province suggests a “nap in the afternoon for healthier mental ability.” According to the study, sleeping, or napping, for less than two hours in the afternoon boosts locational awareness, verbal fluency and working memory. As part of the study, […]
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Fri 29 January 2021: On Thursday morning, Sotheby’s blockbuster Old Masters sale at its New York headquarters saw its star lot, a rare 15th century portrait by Renaissance master Sandro Botticelli Young Man Holding a Roundel, go for a staggering $92.2 million, making it one of the most expensive Old Masters works to ever sell at auction. The piece features […]
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Thu 28 January 2021: Over 650 priceless Roman-era coins have been unearthed in an ancient city in western Turkey, researchers said Wednesday. “These 651 silver coins, from the era of Emperor Augustus, constitute a very special and unique collection,” Elif Ozer, senior archaeologist supervising the dig in the ancient city of Aizanoi, told Anadolu Agency. […]
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Wed 27 January 2021: The UK has witnessed remarkable increase in the domestic abuse reports since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic. The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) said calls by concerned adults to its child welfare hotline have jumped by over 53% over the course of the pandemic. […]
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