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Worldwide coronavirus cases surpass 81.3mn amid fast spread of new variant

Dec 29, 2020 16:02

The new coronavirus has now infected over 81.3 million people and killed more than 1.7 million others across the globe, according to Johns Hopkins University data.
Jesus (PBUH) – The Misunderstood Messiah

Dec 25, 2020 09:19

Special feature on the occasion of Christmas
AFC Champions League: Ulsan Hyundai beat Persepolis 2-1 in final

Dec 20, 2020 06:16

Persepolis of Iran have been made to wait for at least another year to lift the trophy in the AFC Champions League after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat at the hands of Ulsan Hyundai.
UN report says almost 2 bln depend on health centers without basic water services

Dec 17, 2020 14:02

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) warned around 1.8 billion people are at heightened risk of COVID-19 and other diseases because they use or work in health care facilities without basic water services. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO Director-General said “Working in a health care facility without water, sanitation and hygiene is akin to sending nurses and doctors to work without personal protective equipment.”
Why are some scientists turning away from brain scans?

Dec 16, 2020 15:35

Researchers have realized a person’s brain scan results can differ from day to day – even under identical conditions – casting a doubt on how to document consistent patterns. With so many questions being raised, some researchers are acknowledging the scans’ limitations and working to overcome them or simply turning to other tests.
In rare show of solidarity, 14 key nations commit to protect oceans

Dec 16, 2020 14:34

When the heads of state of 14 nations sat down together in late 2018 to discuss the grim condition of the world’s oceans, there was no certainty that anything consequential would result. The leaders planned 14 gatherings, but met only twice before the pandemic upended their talks. So when the group announced recently the world’s most far-reaching pact to protect and sustain ocean health, it signaled a bit more than a noteworthy achievement in a complicated time.
Making headlines: COVID-19 and gender inequality

Dec 03, 2020 15:11

We have repeatedly heard about how COVID-19 disproportionately affects women. While men are more likely to die from the virus, in many other respects, women are bearing the brunt of the pandemic’s impact.
We all have a part to play in the war against food waste

Nov 25, 2020 14:26

On September 29, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UN Environment Programme observed the first-ever International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. They urged everyone to take action to reduce food loss and waste across the entire agricultural value chain.
Migration, molt affect how birds change their colors

Nov 12, 2020 09:45

In late summer and autumn, millions of birds fly above our heads, often at night, winging their way toward their wintering grounds. Before the journey, many birds molt their bright feathers, replacing them with a more subdued palette. Watching this molt led scientists to wonder how feather color changes relate to the migrations many birds undertake twice each year.
Latest on pandemic: Countries move to impose new restrictions as cases surge

Oct 28, 2020 12:19

The number of people who have been afflicted with COVID-19 has now passed 44 million around the world, and the number of related fatalities is almost 1.16 million, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.