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Technology makes me feel I don’t really belong in this world | Ask Philippa
For older people, the internet plays on the part which is in all of us, that is alone and unknown, says Philippa Perry The question As a retired woman living alone, I felt isolated during the various lockdowns. The answer seemed to be to rely on technology,
Microsoft brings back option to delete default search engines in Edge
San Francisco: Tech giant Microsoft’s Edge Canary has reportedly restored the option to delete default search engines. Until recently, it was possible to set different search engines as the default, but it was not possible to delete sites from the list
For a Series on Mental Health, Subjects Had Questions, Too
The journalist behind a new series on adolescent mental health shares the most revelatory behind-the-scenes aspect of the project. ...
First US private astronaut mission to space station to return on Sunday
The four-person multinational crew is composed of Commander Michael Lopez-Alegria and Pilot Larry Connor of the United States, Mission Specialist Eytan Stibbe of Israel, and Mission Specialist Mark Pathy of Canada. ...
China accelerates research on key water conservancy technology
BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) -- China will accelerate research on key water conservancy technology, involving 42 projects this
High winds delay commercial crew's return to Earth
The first fully commercial, non-government crew to visit the International Space Station got another bonus day in space Saturday after mission managers opted to delay their return to Earth from Sunday to Monday evening because of expected high winds in the
Twitter bans ads that contradict science on climate change
Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google. "Ads shouldn’t detract ...
Worried Sick: A Journey Into the Anxious Teenage Mind
Why are so many American teenagers feeling anxious, depressed and even suicidal? Our video looks at the science behind the teen mental health crisis. ...
Poll: Majority Say Ending the Federal Mask Mandate Is a Good Decision
A majority of Americans say ending the federal mask mandate is a good decision, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Friday found. ...
Drivers rev their engines for the last time at Palm Beach International Raceway
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — After nearly 60 years, Saturday night was the last lap at the Palm Beach International Raceway. Drivers revved their engines for the last time, and fans filled the stands as they recounted decades of memories. "I've raced here
Ukraine wants large amount of equipment for its nuclear power plants, IAEA says
April 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency for "a comprehensive list of equipment" it needs to operate nuclear power plants during the war with Russia, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Saturday. This
Ukraine wants large amount of equipment for its nuclear power plants – IAEA
(Reuters) – Ukraine has asked the International Atomic Energy Agency for “a comprehensive list of equipment” it needs to operate nuclear power plants during the war with Russia, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on Saturday. This includes radiation
Ukraine wants large amount of equipment for its nuclear power plants - IAEA
(Reuters) - Ukraine has asked the
Me & My Career: She thrives on cutting-edge tech, nurturing engineers
April 24, 2022 5:00 AM
Data science could revive targeted marketing after iOS 14 privacy crackdown
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WHO Says at Least 1 Has Died After Increase of Acute Hepatitis Cases in Children
The World Health Organization said on Saturday that at least one child death had been reported following an increase of acute hepatitis of unknown origin in children, and that at least 169 cases had been reported in children in 12 countries. The
The world’s engines are spluttering: IMF points to deeper problems beyond 2022
The International Monetary Fund’s revised World Economic Outlook is sobering. It is rare for the organisation to revise down sharply its projections for economic growth only one quarter into the calendar year. Yet in this case, it has done so for 86% of its
New clues shed light on ‘pivotal’ moment in the great Pacific migration
The peopling of the Pacific is one of the most significant migrations in human history. And now an archaeological discovery on a small island in Papua New Guinea has recast the early scope of this settlement, in a finding archaeologists say could explain the
Pill to control ‘sudden urge to pee’ could be sold over the counter in UK
Millions of women suffering from an overactive bladder have been urged to take part in a consultation that could make a treatment available over the counter for the first time. The call for evidence, launched on Saturday, could lead to the medicine Aquiette
A self-driving revolution? Don’t believe the hype: we’re barely out of second gear
“Britain moves closer to a self-driving revolution,” said a perky message from the Department for Transport that popped into my inbox on Wednesday morning. The purpose of the message was to let us know that the government is changing the Highway Code to
At least one child has died from mystery strain of severe hepatitis, WHO confirms
At least one child has died from a mystery strain of severe hepatitis which has now been reported in 12 countries, the World Health Organization has confirmed. The UN body said on Saturday that it is aware of 169 rare cases of acute hepatitis, an inflammation
AI tool accurately predicts tumour regrowth in cancer patients
Doctors and scientists have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can accurately predict how likely tumours are to grow back in cancer patients after they have undergone treatment. The breakthrough, described as “exciting” by clinical oncologists,
U.S. bald eagle population being threatened by lead poisoning
Bald eagles have come back from the brink of extinction, but now they face new threats. Researchers have found an alarming level of lead poisoning across the U.S. bald eagle population. CBS Chicago's Charlie De Mar has more. ...
Timmins science centre gets funding to fight climate change.
It’s one of 28 centres across Canada to get youth involved in the climate change battle. ...
She thrives on cutting-edge tech, nurturing engineers
April 24, 2022 6:40 AM
Remarkable journey ends at 93 for tenacious survivor and engineering pioneer Carl Rosner
General Electric researcher Carl H. Rosner demonstrates the power of supercooled superconducting magnets in 1965 at the GE Research lab in Niskayuna. Rosner, who played a key role in their development, died April 16, 2022, shortly after his 93rd birthday.
Wildfires Merge in New Mexico, Threatening Rural Villages
Maggie Mulligan said her dogs could sense the panic while she and her husband packed them up, agonized over having to leave horses behind and fled a fast-moving wildfire barreling toward their home in northeast New Mexico. "We don't know what's
Twitter banning ads that contradict science on climate change
BERLIN (AP) — Twitter says it will no longer allow advertisers on its site who deny the scientific consensus on climate change, echoing a policy already in place at Google. “Ads shouldn’t detract from important conversations about the climate crisis,” the
13-year-old Minnesota youth set to graduate from college
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A 13-year-old boy from Minnesota will soon earn his bachelor's degree from college — with a major in physics and a minor in math. Elliott Tanner is maintaining a 3.78 grade point average at the University of Minnesota and is participating in
