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Health experts say the new coronavirus is mutating at a slower rate than several other respiratory viruses, particularly the the flu. The virus has already mutated close to 10 times, leading many to fear that an even deadlier strain is around the corner. However, scientists say that the mutations don’t vary much from the virus … Read more
Researchers develop a new kind of plastic from cassava starch and wood pulp that is twice as strong and can be broken down in ocean water in as little as 30 days Scientists from Osaka University have developed a new biodegradable plastic They claim it’s twice as strong as conventional plastic made from polyethylene Made from … Read more
Bill Gates is spending billions of dollars building factories to develop a vaccine against coronavirus. The Microsoft co-founder and philanthropic billionaire said seven vaccine makers had secured funding but admitted that mountains of cash may be lost before a cure is found. He revealed the mammoth investment on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah after … Read more
British scientists develop ‘early warning’ home test that can detect the earliest signs of Covid-19 before any symptoms appear British scientists are developing test that could detect early signs of coronavirus Test could be delivered by post to house-confined Britons and taken at home Lead professor called new test a ‘belt and braces’ option that … Read more
Engineers at Formula 1 motor racing team McLaren have developed a respirator prototype to protect frontline NHS staff from COVID-19. It’s hoped that the personal respirator, which consists of a fabric hood connected to an air filter, could soon be used in UK hospitals. The device, developed in partnership with University of Southampton medical staff, … Read more
Scientists in Japan develop a new technique to reverse balding by transplanting a special kind of hair follicle cell into a patient’s scalp Scientists in Tokyo conducted a study on a new technique to reverse balding It involved taking cell samples from hair follicles in the back of the head The cells were processed and … Read more
Good news for lazy joggers: Scientists develop ankle ‘exoskeleton’ that decreases energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared with running in normal shoes Robotic exoskeleton was created by robotics experts at Stanford University Funded by Nike it was revealed the device saves energy while running Slashes energy expenditure by 14 per cent compared to normal running … Read more
New York scientists have created the first blood test to detect whether someone has already been infected by and developed immunity to coronavirus. Researchers at Mt Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine have made the first so-called serologic test for COVID-19 in the US, and they plan to roll it out in the next few days … Read more
Bella Thorne signs an overall deal at Fox to develop teen-centric scripted and unscripted projects By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 02:18 GMT, 19 March 2020 | Updated: 12:49 GMT, 19 March 2020 Bella Thorne has signed a new overall deal at Fox to develop scripted and unscripted teen-centric projects for the network. The 22-year-old … 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