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Former Miss World Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

29 May 12:06 10 articles

Former Miss World Manushi joins hands with UNICEF to promote menstrual hygiene

On May 28, which is observed as the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Manushi participated in UNICEF global initiative called the Red Dot Challenge -- a symbol adopted by the world body to depict menstrual cycle.

29 May 12:06 The Financial Express 1288289580996018117.html
The Chinese CDC now says the coronavirus didn't jump to people at the Wuhan wet market — instead, it was the site of a super-spreader event

The origin of the new coronavirus still isn't known. But according to the Chinese CDC, it isn't the wet market in Wuhan.

29 May 13:11 Business Insider Nederland 7680839747095194221.html
The most common organism in the oceans harbors a virus in its DNA

The most common organism in the oceans, and possibly on the entire planet, is a family of single-celled marine bacteria called SAR11. These drifting organisms look like tiny jelly beans and have evolved ...

29 May 12:49 phys.org 3476726123624373814.html
Announcement on schools to be made next week as Wales' education minister reveals children could wear masks in the classroom

We put questions about schools re-opening to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams

29 May 13:37 Wales Online 7686550516604905622.html
Nourianz Reduces Duration of ‘Off Periods’ in Parkinson’s Patients with and without Dyskinesia, Analysis Finds

When used as an add-on treatment to carbidopa-levodopa, Nourianz (istradefylline) reduced the duration of "off periods" — when symptoms are not adequately controlled — and increased the duration...

29 May 12:00 Parkinson's News Today 2509734587554932809.html
Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

29 May 12:17 Shropshire Star 3480199993059774197.html
Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

29 May 12:17 Express & Star 7324224460605951733.html
Novartis will start making coronavirus vaccine this month

Swiss drugmaker Novartis will start producing a genetic coronavirus vaccine this month under a deal with Massachusetts researchers. AveXis, Novartis’ gene-therapy arm, agreed to manufacture the

29 May 12:14 New York Post 7654946767861258974.html
AstraZeneca, Daiichi niche drug shows promise beyond breast cancer

(Reuters) - AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo’s Enhertu helped patients with three different types of cancer live longer in trials, pointing to potential broader use of the breast cancer treatment.

29 May 12:08 Reuters 8334514181074839812.html
Blood cancer and pancreatic disease drugs to be tested on Covid-19 patients

The trial for camostat will start on Friday while the trial for ruxolitinib is set to begin next week.

29 May 12:12 The Irish News 993065395692582.html
Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles

29 May 13:31 6 articles

Researchers create active material out of microscopic spinning particles

At the atomic level, a glass of water and a spoonful of crystalline salt couldn't look more different. Water atoms move around freely and randomly, while salt crystals are locked in place in a lattice. ...

29 May 13:31 phys.org 3476726122915966895.html
Cellular players get their moment in the limelight

In order to understand our biology, researchers need to investigate not only what cells are doing, but also more specifically what is happening inside of cells at the level of organelles, the specialized ...

29 May 13:01 phys.org 3476726124897974094.html
Emerald predators: Ohlone tiger beetles reclaim territory with the help of local scientists

For the first time in over a decade, endangered Ohlone tiger beetles roam a preserve near Soquel and await their chance to pounce on unsuspecting prey. Their metallic emerald bodies appear iridescent ...

29 May 12:48 phys.org 3476726124444552674.html
Experiments with mini-ecosystems show that exotic plants accelerate carbon loss from soils

A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in New Zealand has found evidence that shows exotic plant introductions can accelerate carbon loss from soils. In their paper published in the ...

29 May 13:19 phys.org 3476726123592726095.html
NASA And SpaceX Are About To Retry Their Historic Astronaut Launch. Here's How To Watch.

After weather conditions postponed the scheduled launch for Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX's historic launch to send two astronauts to the International Space

29 May 12:01 IFLScience 242791749339905852.html
SpaceX's big launch aims to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station — a 21-year-old laboratory orbiting 250 miles above the Earth

This will be the first time since 2011 that an American-made spacecraft has launched people from US soil to the space station.

29 May 12:06 Business Insider 6060062399606675822.html
Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck

29 May 13:42 1 article

Officials Announce the Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Kneeled on George Floyd's Neck

Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer seen on video kneeling on George Floyd's neck for several minutes even as Floyd said he couldn't breathe, has been arrested. 

29 May 13:42 Law & Crime 7990899037736745599.html
Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach

29 May 12:56 1 article

Carcass of 40 foot whale washes up on Essex beach

Officers and marine experts are trying to work out how the move the giant mammal's carcass.

29 May 12:56 Metro 970161748514709581.html
Astronaut shows what happens when you drop a hammer and feather at the same time on the moon

29 May 12:30 1 article

Astronaut shows what happens when you drop a hammer and feather at the same time on the moon

Astronaut David Scott re-created, in 1971 during the Apollo 15 mission, Galileo’s “falling bodies” experiment by dropping a hammer and feather on the moon at the same time. Simply…

29 May 12:30 Boing Boing 4601305170403431575.html