Can Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam hold on to her job? October 16, 2019
Lam has faced calls to resign as she tried to deliver an annual policy address on Wednesday amid ongoing protests.
Polish MPs back bill to criminalise 'promoting underage sex' October 16, 2019
Move is seen by critics as a government effort to court conservative support and an attempt to ban sex education.
In Kimberley, traditional owners sidelined in fracking discussion October 16, 2019
In Western Australia, state appears to be backtracking on letting traditional owners decide what is best for the land.
'It was like judgment day': Lebanese devastated by wildfires October 16, 2019
Amid criticism over gov't response, Lebanon doubles yearly average of forest loss in worst wildfire event in decades.
House rebukes Trump, approves measure opposing his Syria decision October 16, 2019
House passes nonbinding measure opposing Trump's decision to withdraw US troops from northeast Syria.

Scientists discover skin keeps time independent of the brain October 16, 2019
A study has now found that a type of opsin known as neuropsin is expressed in the hair follicles of mice and synchronize the skin's circadian clock to the light-dark cycle, independent of the eyes or brain. Researchers now want to see if skin heals better if it's exposed to certain types of light.
Scientists work toward a rapid point-of-care diagnostic test for Lyme disease October 16, 2019
A study describes a new rapid assay for Lyme disease that could lead to a practical test for use by healthcare providers. The researchers found the assay, which uses several biomarkers to detect Lyme disease infection, was more sensitive than current laboratory-based tests when diagnosing Lyme disease early after suspected infection.
3-D printed coral could help endangered reefs October 16, 2019
Threats to coral reefs are everywhere -- rising water temperatures, ocean acidification, coral bleaching, fishing and other human activities. But new research shows that 3-D printed coral can provide a structural starter kit for reef organisms and can become part of the landscape as fish and coral build their homes around the artificial coral.
The moon determines when migratory birds head south October 16, 2019
A new study shows that the presence or absence of moonlight has a considerable bearing on when migratory birds take flight in the autumn.
Surveying solar storms by ancient Assyrian astronomers October 16, 2019
Researcher finds evidence of ancient solar magnetic storms based on cuneiform astrological records and carbon-14 dating. This work may help with our understanding of intense solar activity that can threaten modern electronics.

Posts published in September 2018

The Mirage With Today’s Music

By Amaury Rakeshaw on September 20, 2018

Sound is one of the most powerful energy forms on the planet. It is comprised of particles that vibrate at a certain frequencies which our brains are built to register…

Vampiric Or Visionary? Scientists Feast Over Possibility Of Young Human Blood “Elixir” For The Old

Vampiric Or Visionary? Scientists Feast Over Possibility Of Young Human Blood “Elixir” For The Old

By Cowry News on September 11, 2018

Bill Gates Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Released In Africa: A $70million Project To Help Africans Live Longer….. They Said

Bill Gates Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Released In Africa: A $70million Project To Help Africans Live Longer….. They Said

By Cowry News on September 11, 2018

Haitian- American Naomi Osaka Wins First Grand Slam Edging Out Her Idol Serena Williams Amidst Controversy Over A Biased Portuguese Umpire

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Haitian- American Naomi Osaka Wins First Grand Slam Edging Out Her Idol Serena Williams Amidst Controversy Over A Biased Portuguese Umpire

By Cowry News on September 11, 2018

First Black Miss Texas And Former Miss Universe 1995 Chelsi Smith Looses Battle to Cancer

First Black Miss Texas And Former Miss Universe 1995 Chelsi Smith Looses Battle to Cancer

By Cowry News on September 11, 2018

US Assassination Drones Now Permanent In Black Africa

US Assassination Drones Now Permanent In Black Africa

By Cowry News on September 11, 2018

Catch & Kill! Paid Media Manipulator For Trump Now Turns On the President