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Swedish 'buy now, pay later' firm Klarna to lay off 10% of staff
Klarna's CEO told staff in a pre-recorded video message: "What we are seeing now in the world is not temporary or short-lived, and hence we need to act".
This AI tool predicts whether COVID patients will live or die
The scientists behind the tool say it could be especially valuable to resource-limited countries.
Life-giving water discovered on exoplanet could in fact be methane
The discovery of evidence of water on an exoplanet in a “habitable zone” for the first time caused widespread excitement in 2019 - but a study suggests the vapours detected on K2-18b may in fact be methane.
‘Pandemic within the pandemic’: Is Europe underestimating long COVID?
Millions of people across Europe could be suffering from long COVID. Experts want more resources to be put into investigating the condition and how to treat it.
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Mysterious hepatitis cases rise to 348 worldwide. Is COVID a factor?
The World Health Organization says there are now at least 348 cases of hepatitis of unknown origin around the world, mainly affecting children.
How do you get a reluctant Briton, German or Italian vaccinated?
Protection against COVID-19, the right to eat out or to travel abroad: a study looked into what might sway vaccine-hesitant adults across eight European countries.
Data centres are now using more electricity than rural Irish homes
Data centres in the Republic of Ireland used 14 percent of the country’s electricity in 2021, a higher share than that used by rural homes.
Severe COVID-19 could affect brain as much as ageing 20 years
Cognitive impairment, such as difficulty recalling words, could also be affecting many people who have had COVID-19 but were not hospitalised, the study found.
XE variant: What we know about the new COVID strain found in England
Scientists think this hybrid variant combining two strains of Omicron may be even more infectious with more than a thousand confirmed cases.
Europe’s first earthquake map to help cities and regions most at risk
Scientists have mapped earthquake risk for the whole of Europe, giving tools to decisionmakers to build more resilient communities.
H3N8 avian flu: What we know after first human case detected in China
Authorities in China have said the risk of large scale transmission is low, after the first case of H3N8 avian flu was detected in a young boy.
Meta’s first quarter profits exceed expectations despite slow growth
Facebook parent Meta posted better than expected first quarter financial results following a bumpy year for the tech giant.
WHO confirms efficacy of 'game changer' single dose HPV vaccine
The findings could help to speed up the rollout of HPV vaccines in poorer countries where coverage is limited.
Mysterious spike in hepatitis in children sees cases around Europe
Last week, health authorities warned countries to be on the alert following a spike in cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in children in the UK.
#buymeafighterjet: Ukraine’s viral fundraiser in Russia’s war
The social media hashtag appears to be part of a Ukrainian air force campaign to get hold of fighter jets to defend its skies from Russian invaders.
Mental health a factor in risk of breakthrough COVID infection - study
Vaccinated patients over the age of 65 with a history of certain mental health conditions were found to be at higher risk of breakthrough infection
Kinder recall: ECDC urges further investigation at Belgian plant
Belgium halted Kinder chocolate production at a factory and recalled its products following an outbreak of food poisoning across Europe.
No more swabs? US approves its first COVID breath test
The InspectIR COVID-19 Breathalyzer is 91.2 per cent accurate at identifying positive samples and 99.3 per cent accurate with negative samples, according to the FDA.
Vegan dog diet is healthiest and safest, large-scale study suggests
More humans are switching to plant-based diets, so why not man’s best friend?
Zika virus can easily mutate and cause new outbreak, scientists warn
The virus, for which there is currently no vaccine, can cause severe birth defects and neurological issues.
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