Bird of prey persecution crimewave: RSPB is overrun with reports of kites, buzzards and owls being illegally killed during the coronavirus lockdown RSPB has been inundated with reports of unlawful killings of birds of prey Targeted bird in the last six weeks include buzzards, red kites and goshawks Charity says criminals are using the lockdown to … Read more
The novel coronavirus is about five times deadlier for adults than the seasonal flu, a new study suggests. As of early May, about 65,000 Americans had died from COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, which is about as many people who die from influenza every year in the US. However, researchers say the two … Read more
As scientists work tirelessly to develop a vaccine that keeps the deadly coronavirus at bay, the views of anti-vaxxers are running rampant online and influencing communities undecided about the treatment. Researchers analyzed over 1,300 Facebook pages with 100 million followers to develop a ‘battleground’ map that shows how distrust in medical guidance is spreading on … Read more
Amazon repurposes drone division to have workers make hundreds of thousands of face shields that the company intends to sell to frontline workers at a lower price than competitors Amazon is repurposing its drone division to make face shields The shields will be sold at-cost and will be ready in the next few weeks It’s … Read more
Researchers capture musical pulses coming from distant Delta Scuti stars and find some appear to HARMONIZE with each other Astronomers measured pulses coming from Delta Scuti stars They found the pulses were unexpectedly musical and some even harmonized The study is the first time harmonies have been measured from Delta Scuti stars By Michael Thomsen … Read more
Scientists discovered four specimens of deep-sea worms that have laid hidden more than 3,000 feet below the surface of the Gulf of California. Dubbed ‘Elvis worms’, these creatures are named after the King of Rock’s sequined suits because their backs are lined with shiny, iridescent scales. The team discovered the new species using remotely operated … Read more
A NASA engineer has claimed that getting a ‘running start’ would be the key to ensuring that a real-life, Star Trek-style warp engine is in drive, and not reverse. In Albert Einstein’s theory of special relativity, our Universe comes with a speed limit — with nothing able to travel faster than the speed of light. … Read more
Invasion of the giant Asian moths! Exotic pests which lay up to 500 eggs and could be detrimental to agricultural industries are spotted in the US for the first time Washington state is preparing for an infestation of giant Asian moths Hokkaido gypsy moth was spotted for the first time in the US outside of Seattle … Read more
Young at heart: People in happy marriages are more likely to go out and exercise or take long walks helping them stay fit and healthy over the age of 65 The Hawaii team looked at public health data from Albania, Columbia and Brazil They studied information on health, fitness and relationships for 1,1193 adults Those … Read more
Surveillance firm pitched US police on a remote phone hacking tool that would let them access a person’s text messages, emails, microphone, camera, and more Leaked emails show the San Diego police considered using a phone hacking tool The tool was developed by the US subsidiary of the Israeli surveillance firm NSO The hacking tool … Read more