Spain’s top coronavirus expert on Monday delivered a stern warning to citizens who are acting as if the pandemic has ended now that the government has relaxed measures against the spread of the coronavirus amid an accelerating rollout of vaccines.
See stranded whale rescued in London’s River Thames
A minke whale was rescued after it got stranded in London’s River Thames, hundreds of miles away from its natural habitat. Officials lost sight of the creature overnight but it was later on spotted a few miles along the river.
CDK inhibitors may improve immune therapy effectiveness for recurrent breast cancer
A class of drugs that inhibits breast cancer progression when used with hormonal therapy might also boost the effectiveness of immune therapy in cases of recurrent, metastatic breast cancer, according to a new study led by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute …
Bacteria do not colonize the gut before birth, says collaborative study
It is well known that each person’s gut bacteria is vital for digestion and overall health, but when does that gut microbiome start?
Women get help later than men when heart attack strikes
When young women land in the emergency room with chest pain, they wait longer and get less treatment than their male counterparts, a preliminary study finds.
What we know about the ransomware attack on one of the largest US fuel pipelines
• FBI names criminal group behind cyberattack on major US pipeline
MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro 13: M1 models, compared
Now that they pack the new M1 processor, it’s harder than ever to pick between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Which is worth your money?
UK’s Labour Party Reels After Panicked Response to Election Loss
The party leader, Keir Starmer, was seen as scapegoating a key aide, causing more turmoil in an already divided party after a disappointing performance in local elections.
Intoxication brings strangers physically closer, study finds
In a study with pandemic-related implications, researchers report that strangers who consume alcohol together may keep their distance initially—but draw physically closer as they become intoxicated. No previous studies have tested the effects of alcohol consumption on social distance, the researchers say. They report the new findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of …
New neuroelectronic system can read and modify brain circuits
As researchers learn more about the brain, it has become clear that responsive neurostimulation is becoming increasingly effective at probing neural circuit function and treating neuropsychiatric disorders, such as epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease. But current approaches to designing a fully implantable and biocompatible device able to make such interventions have major limitations: their resolution isn’t …