Coronavirus: British PM Boris Johnson hospitalised April 6, 2020
Downing Street says Johnson admitted after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus 10 days after testing positive.
US braces for 'hardest week' in coronavirus fight: Live updates April 6, 2020
Trump warns of 'horrific' toll in US as Japan looks to declare a state of emergency over rising coronavirus infections.
Malaysian authorities hold 202 Rohingya from boat off Langkawi April 6, 2020
The Rohingya were detained after they were found on a wooden boat off the northwestern resort island.
Fear keeps refugees in Malaysia at home amid coronavirus lockdown April 6, 2020
Refugees have no legal status, worry about cost of COVID-19 treatment and do not want to risk arrest.
Virus-hit Ruby Princess cruise ship docks in eastern Australia April 6, 2020
The Ruby Princess is biggest single source of coronavirus cases in Australia and is now under criminal investigation.

Using sponges to wipe out cancer April 4, 2020
Manzamine A, a natural product derived from certain groups of sponges, can block the growth of cervical cancer cells, report researchers. Manzamine A targets a protein that is highly expressed in many cancers, including cervical cancer, and is the first reported inhibitor of this protein.
Deep-sea worms and bacteria team up to harvest methane April 3, 2020
Scientists uncover an unusual partnership at the bottom of the ocean.
How important is speech in transmitting coronavirus? April 3, 2020
Normal speech by individuals who are asymptomatic but infected with coronavirus may produce enough aerosolized particles to transmit the infection, according to aerosol scientists. Although it's not yet known how important this is to the spread of COVID-19, it underscores the need for strict social distancing measures -- and for virologists, epidemiologists and engineers who […]
New temperature sensing mechanism in plants April 3, 2020
Cell biologists reveal the phytochrome B molecule has unexpected dynamics activated by temperature, and behaves differently depending on the temperature and type of light. As climate change warms the world, crop growth patterns and flowering times will change. A better understanding of how phytochromes regulate the seasonal rhythms of plant growth will help scientists develop […]
Removing the novel coronavirus from the water cycle April 3, 2020
Researchers have called for more research to determine the best ways to keep SARS-CoV-19 out of the water cycle. They also suggest that developed nations should finance water treatment systems in the developing world to help prevent future COVID-19 pandemics.

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24 Dead As Tornado Rips Through Nashville And Central Tennessee

24 Dead As Tornado Rips Through Nashville And Central Tennessee

By Alex Briggs on March 4, 2020

As many as 24 people have been killed and several others injured after a powerful tornado struck parts of Nashville and central Tennessee early Tuesday. Officials said that the incident…