The preliminary result of the autopsy of George Floyd revealed on Friday it did not find evidence his death was caused by strangulation or asphyxiation. It instead concluded Floyd, 46, died from a combination of heart disease and ‘potential intoxicants in his system’ that were exacerbated by the restraint placed on him by police officers. … Read more
People who have asthma or other lung conditions should not wear a face mask because it could make it difficult for them to breathe, experts say. The British Government is now advising people to wear face coverings if they are out in places where it is difficult to stay at least two metres (6’6″) away … Read more
‘Marsquakes’ measured by NASA’s InSight rover and an experiment to recreate the conditions thought to exist in the Martian core could reveal how the planet formed. Researchers from the University of Tokyo have been studying the seismic properties of iron-sulphur – thought to be the substance at the core of Mars. It’s not known exactly … Read more
Parts of the world could face ‘nearly unlivable’ conditions by 2070 if humans do not tackle climate change, a new study warns. The researchers predict that nearly 3.5 billion people are likely to live in climate conditions that are ‘warmer than conditions deemed suitable for human life to flourish.’ Unless greenhouse gas emissions are dramatically … Read more
In the six years since Jane Dabner’s breast cancer was diagnosed, she has endured it with dignity and good humour. The 57-year-old says despite tumours that have ‘popped up everywhere’, most recently in her skull, she continues living a fulfilling life – thanks to cutting-edge drugs administered at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre on the Wirral … Read more
A US pharmaceutical company is disputing reports that its experimental antiviral drug failed to help patients patients with severe cases of the novel coronavirus. On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) prematurely posted a draft summary of a trial of the drug remdesivir, made by California-based Gilead Sciences. Originally developed as a treatment for Ebola, the … Read more
Unlock us NOW: Australian city that hasn’t recorded a single coronavirus case in nearly two weeks demands tough restrictions be lifted Townsville, North Queensland hasn’t recorded a case of coronavirus in 12 days Politicians and medics are now urging the government to ease restrictions They suggest North Queensland is cut off from the rest of … Read more
A new type of smart fabric developed in China heats or cools the skin of its wearer depending on the weather. Scientists took sugar from the skeleton of shellfish to form microscopic holes, which contain a chemical that absorbs and releases thermal energy. This allows the fabric to adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its … Read more
Hidden suffering of cancer victims: Patients with the disease or other serious conditions such as sepsis or a stroke are not seeking hospital help because they don’t want to burden NHS during coronavirus crisis Academy of Medical Royal Colleges concerned patients don’t want to be burden When patients finally seek advice the disease may have … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more