How important is the presence of liquid water? It is now widely believed that Mars holds a reasonably large volume of water. However, the surface of the planet is so cold, this water exists only as ice. In order for life to exist on a planet, many scientists believe it is essential for the world … Read more
Mosquitoes carrying diseases such as dengue, zika and yellow fever could be common throughout parts of Europe by 2030 due to global warming, a study warns. Changes to traditional rainfall patterns and soaring temperatures will make more parts of the world viable homes for the mosquitoes. The insect, known by the scientific name Aedes aegypti as well … Read more
Common blood pressure medicines do not put people at a higher risk of severe or fatal coronavirus symptoms, three major studies have found. Doctors sounded the alarm in March about a possible link between the drugs – known as ACE inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) – and COVID-19. Studies in animals suggested the pills change the … Read more
She laughed off dating rumors with him last week. But Tiffany Haddish and Common are passed the online dating stage and have gone straight into ‘quarantine and chill.’ The 40-year-old comedienne appeared on an Instagram Live with Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union on Friday when she confirmed that she was social isolating with the 48-year-old … Read more
Obesity raises the risk of dying from coronavirus by nearly 40 per cent, according to a major study of data collected from NHS hospitals. The research, based on 17,000 COVID-19 admissions, revealed that overall a third of Britons hospitalised with the life-threatening virus die. Death rates were 37 per cent higher among obese patients, second … Read more
At the end of March, debt charity StepChange reported it had experienced the busiest days in its history over the previous three weeks, even busier than during the financial crisis. Britons are looking for help with their finances in record numbers as the coronavirus pandemic and the lockdown of the country has seen huge numbers … Read more
Every crisis throws up its heroes. A week ago we’d never heard of Captain Tom. Now the world knows him. Yet all he’s done is walk around his garden. But of course that’s not the point. It’s the spirit he has shown that has inspired us. We don’t know the names of all those NHS … Read more
A vet has urged pet owners to take a ‘common sense approach’ with their four-legged friends during the coronavirus crisis. Two research projects are underway at the University of Adelaide to determine whether pets can experience a biological transmission of the virus after several dogs and cats outside of Australia tested positive to COVID-19. But … Read more
Shoppers across Britain formed huge queues outside butchers, bakers and grocers as they stocked up for Easter Sunday despite Britain’s daily coronavirus death toll reaching a record high. The bug claimed 980 lives yesterday bringing the UK’s spiralling victim count to 8,958. The stark figure marks the worst day on record for hospitals in any country in … Read more
With everyone taking more care to ensure their homes are kept germ-free due to the spread of coronavirus, disinfectant spray supplies could be left diminished at your local supermarket. But these common household items can be turned into effective cleaning solutions – and may also save you a trip to the shops. LA-based DIY project … Read more