COVID-19 May Increase Cancer Deaths in UK
Almost 18,000 more people could die from cancer over the next year in England because of the impact of COVID-19, new research suggests.
Iran closer to malaria elimination
Iran has not had any indigenous cases of malaria for two years in a row, and if the country’s passes this year with no indigenous cases, the World Health Organization will grant it a certificate of malaria eradication.
Venus Atmosphere Rotating Faster than Planet Itself
A Venusian day takes 243 Earth days, but researchers found out that the Venus atmosphere rotates 60 times faster than the planet itself.
Rising CO2 Levels Could Be Leading to More Destructive Hurricanes
Scientists are warning that an increase in global warming could significantly slow down hurricanes, potentially leading to more destruction.
Germany approves first human trials of COVID-19 vaccine
The first clinical human trials of a potential vaccine for the novel coronavirus has been sanctioned in Germany.
UK: Human Trials for Coronavirus Vaccine from Thursday
Human trials of a potential coronavirus vaccine developed at the University of Oxford is to begin on Thursday, British Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
US: Coronavirus Second Wave May Be Worse
A second wave of the novel coronavirus in the US could be even more destructive because it will likely collide with the beginning of the flu season.
Coronavirus Very Likely of Animal Origin
WHO said that all available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China late last year and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory.
Air pollution linked to higher COVID-19 death rate
High levels of air pollution may be “one of the most important contributors” to deaths from COVID-19, according to research.
Astronomers Find Six-Planet System in Perfect Orbital Harmony
Astronomers have found a unique star system with multiple planets orbiting it 88 light-years away.