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Boeing 787s to be turned off and on every 51 days to prevent ‘potentially catastrophic failure’

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Boeing’s 787 airliners will soon have to be turned off and on again at least every 51 days to prevent ‘several potentially catastrophic failure scenarios’.  A directive from the US government will force the planes to be shut down regularly to avoid glitches in the on-board computer systems.  If left for too long without being … Read more

Italy’s doctors warn of ‘catastrophic’ situation as coronavirus death toll rises 345 to 2,503

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Doctors on the front line of Italy’s coronavirus outbreak have described ‘catastrophic’ scenes in hospitals which are creaking with the sheer volume of cases. They tell of critically ill patients who should be in intensive care but are instead slumped in busy wards because of a woeful lack of equipment and staff. Worryingly, the doctors … Read more

Cats have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on local wildlife when allowed to roam free

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Cats have a ‘catastrophic impact’ on local wildlife when allowed to roam free as they kill up to TEN times more prey than wild predators, study claims Researchers tracked over 900 pet cats around the world as part of the study They found that baby bunnies and birds on a driveway were the most at … Read more

Heart-wrenching moment a patient, 22, with a catastrophic brain injury dies on BBC’s Hospital

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Devastating scenes in BBC documentary Hospital show anxious parents insist there ‘will be a time’ their son recovers – hours before he passes away.  Jack, 22, was born healthy but suffered a catastrophic brain injury at the age of eight, after he was hit by a car outside his house as he crossed the road. The youngster … Read more

Extreme weather could trigger a catastrophic economic recession ‘like we’ve never seen before’ 

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Extreme weather events such as floods and droughts could trigger a catastrophic economic recession ‘like we’ve never seen before’ Current financial markets do not account for risk posed by natural disasters  Experts warn this puts the markets at risk of catastrophic collapse   If the markets suddenly correct then the knock on impact could be disastrous Has potential … Read more

Stroking GUINEA PIGS helps people recover from catastrophic brain injuries

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People who suffer catastrophic brain injuries may recover their social skills quicker by stroking guinea pigs, research suggests. Traumatic brain injuries often affect a patient’s ability to feel empathy and express their emotions. But a study found allowing patients to stroke ‘cute animals’ – such as micro pigs, rabbits and donkeys – during rehabilitation sessions … Read more