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Health news

The glow of fireflies is helping scientists find treatments for cancer

Researchers are reproducing the same chemical reaction that causes fireflies to light up in patients in a bid to help fight off disease.

19/05/2021

Living

This new brand of beer tastes like ‘climate change in a can’

A beer business hopes to encourage competitors to go carbon neutral by 2030 to help tackle the climate crisis.

17/05/2021

Mobility

The space telescope that might unlock the secrets of the universe

NASA’s new telescope will probe the history of our cosmos and whether there is life out there in the universe when it's launched in October.

17/05/2021

Health news

Is the world’s smallest wireless chip the future of healthcare?

Devices like pacemakers have kept millions alive. But injectable wireless chips the size of a grain of salt could eventually replace these lifesaving devices.

17/05/2021

Eco-Innovation

Could trading water on Wall Street actually benefit the environment?

It's now possible to buy California's water supply through future trading - but its impact on the planet is somewhat ambiguous.

17/05/2021

USA

UN chief calls for end to "utterly appalling" Israel-Hamas conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the fresh wave of violence "perpetuates the cycles of death, destruction and despair... Fighting must stop. It must stop immediately."

16/05/2021

Nature

These 'turtle dogs' are sniffing out a threatened species

Furry 4-legged friends are helping conservationists to track down ornate box turtles, whose habitats are quickly disappearing

14/05/2021

USA

'Great day for America' as fully vaccinated allowed to shed masks

Fully vaccinated people in the US can stop wearing masks, authorities announced on Thursday. The guidance still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like buses, planes, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.

14/05/2021

Money

Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin over environmental concerns

"We are concerned about rapid increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions," Tesla CEO Elon Musk said.

13/05/2021

Home

What is the global chip shortage and why should we care about it?

Here is everything you need to know about the global chip shortage and how it threatens to impact everyone's daily lives.

12/05/2021

USA

George Floyd: Judge finds 'aggravating factors' in death

A jury convicted Derek Chauvin, 45, of second and third degree murder and manslaughter on 20 April in George Floyd's death.

12/05/2021

Money

Just how eco-friendly is Chia, the new 'green' cryptocurrency?

Using less energy than other cryptos, Chia has been hailed as the "green" alternative to Bitcoin. But is it all that it seems?

12/05/2021

Work

Colonial Pipeline: How hackers are making millions from cyber threats

With cyber-attacks on the rise, we take a look at how and why they happen and what we can do to protect ourselves.

11/05/2021

USA

Russia denies role in cyberattack on US's biggest gasoline pipeline

The Colonial Pipeline will not be able to resume full operations for several days due to the ransomware attack.

11/05/2021

USA

Controversy over Golden Globes leads NBC to pull out for 2022

Following controversy over lack of diversity the Golden Globe Awards won't be aired by major TV network NBC in 2022

11/05/2021

Tech News

Second-biggest cryptocurrency Ethereum soars above record $4,000 mark

In a week where other altcoins, including Dogecoin, took a hit, Ethereum's value has soared to record highs.

10/05/2021

Tech News

How a cyber attack on a US oil pipeline could spark a fuel shortage

Fuel pipeline operator Colonial Pipeline was knocked offline by a cybercriminal gang and forced to shut a critical fuel network. The result could be major fuel shortages.

10/05/2021

USA

Gunman kills six, then himself, at birthday party in Colorado

A gunman opened fire at a birthday party in Colorado on Sunday, killing six adults before killing himself, police said.

10/05/2021

USA

From Gaza to Nasa

From Gaza to NASA - the Palestinian engineer working on the Mars project team

09/05/2021

Money

Dogecoin's value tumbles after Elon Musk called it 'a hustle' on SNL

Dogecoin, which is often seen as a joke, soared in value this week after it was listed on investing apps. Elon Musk's appearance on SNL has changed all that.

09/05/2021

Nature

Why are 45,000 people signing up to kill a threatened species?

Volunteers are applying to shoot bison at the Grand Canyon, to prevent environmental damage from taking place. But is this the right decision?

07/05/2021

Europe Decoded

Trump's new blog posts can be shared on Facebook & Twitter despite ban

Trump's new blog can be seen as a way of getting around his ban from major social media networks.

06/05/2021

Mobility

Watch: SpaceX lands Starship rocket at fifth time of trying

The previous four attempted test flights of the rocket SpaceX wants to use to send people to the moon and Mars ended in fiery explosions.

06/05/2021

USA

COVID-19 is a vascular disease not a respiratory one, says study

This could explain blood clots in some COVID patients and other issues like "COVID feet", which are not classic symptoms of a respiratory illness.

06/05/2021

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SpaceX successfully lands Starship prototype rocket

SpaceX’s vehicle, known as Starship, successfully completed its latest test flight on Wednesday, taking off and landing again from a launch site in Texas

06/05/2021

Europe Decoded

Donald Trump's account on Facebook remains suspended

The Facebook and Instagram accounts of former US President Donald Trump have remained suspended after a decision by the Oversight Board.

05/05/2021