Scientists have found the first clear evidence that infection with coronavirus causes the Kawasaki-like inflammatory condition affecting children. A study of eight children admitted to a Birmingham hospital with the condition reveals they were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus several weeks before showing symptoms. All of the children tested negative in the traditional lab-based test … Read more
Intel says it aims to run completely on renewable energy and stop sending trash to landfills by 2030 The company released its environmental goals for the next decade Intel says it wants to rely completely on renewable energy by 2030 In the same timeline it says it wants to reduce the amount of waste it sends … Read more
Elon Musk gave a simple response to the vice president of artificial intelligence at Facebook after being questioned about his knowledge of the technology – ‘Facebook sucks.’ The blunt response was to a tweet posted by Jerome Pesenti, who criticized the billionaire’s warnings about the dangers of artificial general intelligence (AGI). ‘I believe a lot … Read more
A pioneering solution to blindness bypasses damaged eyes and delivers visual information directly to the brain, allowing people to ‘see’. US researchers have used brain-implanted electrodes that allow blind people to artificially see and record a sequence of letters. The electrodes trace shapes on the visual cortex – the region of the back of the … Read more
Video game addiction is real in one out of every 10 gamers and can result in mental, social and behavioural issues, according to a new study. US psychologists claim 10 per cent of gamers – a ‘significant minority’ – play in a way that is harmful or causes negative long-term consequences. They fall into what … Read more
Psychosis may be another symptom of COVID-19: Study suggests some people suffer HALLUCINATIONS after contracting coronavirus Study found evidence up to 4% of patients could suffer some form of psychosis Comes from Australian scientists who reviewed 14 pieces of research Can be treated with low doses of anti-psychotic medication, study suggests Here’s how to help people … Read more
Swapping ozone-depleting chemicals for more ‘environmentally friendly’ alternatives has inadvertently allowed other harmful compounds to contaminate our food and water supplies Chlorofluorocarbons were restricted in the 1980s due to their impact on ozone Researchers say the compounds used as an alternative could be just as bad Unlike CFCs the new compounds don’t break down in … Read more
Robots and drones equipped with infrared cameras could patrol holiday destinations and enforce social distancing rules under new EU plans to save the summer break European Commission tourism proposals would see robots back up tracing apps They would act to make sure people remain at least 5 feet apart from each other The plans come after officials in … Read more
The T.rex and other huge predatory dinosaurs were the masters of ‘energy-efficient walking’ at lower speeds, giving them an edge over faster prey species, study finds. Researchers from Mount Marty College, South Dakota used data on limb proportions, body mass and the gait of 70 species of therapod dinosaurs. They found that for small to … Read more
The largest ever haul of Bronze Age items unearthed in London has revealed insight into the beauty regime and lifestyles of Britons 2,900 years ago. A double-sided razor and a pair of tweezers discovered in London date back to around 900BC and form part of the Havering Hoard. They were both made from the copper … Read more