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Giraffes, parrots, and oak trees, among many species facing extinction
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India’s coronavirus pandemic hits fast dwindling tribe in remote islands
“It is extremely alarming that members of the Great Andamanese tribe tested positive for Covid-19. They will be all too aware of the devastating impact of epidemics that have decimated their people,” said Sophie Grig, senior researcher.
Scientists map out mosquito immune system to help fight malaria
Malaria affects more than 200 million people worldwide and killed an estimated 405,000 people in 2018 – most of them babies and children under five years old. It is caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread in the bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Tokyo’s new see-through toilets aim to enhance public spaces
By installing stylish toilets in public spaces the project hopes to change the common view that such facilities are dark and dirty places.
“It would be great to see the Tokyo Toilets become a model for toilets not just in Japan but across the world,” Nippon Foundation Program Director Hayato Hanaoka said.
Treating Covid may lead to increased antibiotic resistance, UK study finds
“COVID-19 has had an impact on almost every aspect of our lives. But this study shows its legacy could be felt long after the current pandemic has been brought under control, said Sean Comber, Professor of Environmental Chemistry in Plymouth.
“From our previous research, we know that significant quantities of commonly prescribed drugs do pass through treatment works and into our water courses.
Parachutist makes world’s first jump from solar-powered plane
The two-seater prototype plane made the test flight in good weather and to promote renewable energy. Parachutist Raphael Domjan reached a speed of 150 kilometres per hour during his jump, landing near the project base in Payerne.
WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults
Studies suggest older children potentially play a more active role in transmission of the new coronavirus than younger children, the WHO and UNICEF said, adding more data was needed to better understand the role of children and adolescents in the transmission of the virus, which causes COVID-19.
The WHO first advised people to wear masks in public on June 5 to help reduce the spread of the disease, but had previously not issued specific guidance for children.
New antibody tests offer a better snapshot of coronavirus immunity
Antibodies are markers of infection, and testing for them helps health officials see how widely the virus has spread. Until now, most tests could tell only whether they’re present. The newer ones go a step further, measuring the quantity of these proteins, which are raised by the immune system to disable viral invaders.
Homeopathic drug given to half of Gujarat population since March
The state government also claimed that 99.6 per cent of people who availed AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy) remedies as prophylaxis during their quarantine period tested negative for coronavirus.
Digital payments market in India likely to grow 3-folds to Rs 7,092 trillion by 2025: Report
“The current 160 million unique mobile payment users will multiply by 5 times to reach nearly 800 million by 2025. This growth will be driven by a number of demand and supply-side drivers,” the Bengaluru-based management consultancy RedSeer Consulting said
Coronavirus spread largely among under 40-year-olds in France – minister
“We’re in a risky situation,” Olivier Veran said in an interview with France’s Journal Du Dimanche (JDD) published on Sunday, adding that the higher number of cases being detected was not solely down to more testing.