Funding for Ukraine is anything but certain after US elects new speaker: US president Joe Biden has proposed a new US$ 105 billion (£86.5 billion) national security aid package, including $ 61 billion for Ukraine. Pleading with Congress to cast aside “petty, partisan, angry politics”, on October 20 Biden reiterated his refrain that “if we …
How streaming platforms make you more likely to watch certain programmes – new research: With the vast array of options of what to watch online, have you ever wondered why you picked that new comedy or that old documentary? Would you have chosen to watch them if they were on terrestrial TV? How much were …
Microbiome: certain gut microbes may warn of Alzheimer’s disease long before the first symptoms begin: sfam_photo/Shutterstock What if the microbes in your gut could act as an early warning system, alerting you that you could be developing Alzheimer’s disease? This might sound improbable, but recent research has found certain microbes are more common in those …
Misophonia: nearly one in five UK adults have the condition causing extreme reactions to certain sounds: Around 18% of the people in our study were likely to have misophonia. silverkblackstock/ Shutterstock Many of us have sounds that we find to be annoying. But for some people, certain sounds actually trigger extreme reactions. It’s a disorder …
House prices: why a fall isn’t certain and wouldn’t help first-time buyers much anyway: Shutterstock/GrandeDuc The UK remains a nation of homeowners, with two-thirds of all dwellings belonging to the people who live in them. But as interest rates swiftly rise, there are fears that many of those households will soon find their mortgage payments …
Vegan and vegetarian diets may lack certain nutrients – here’s how to get more of them: Vitamin supplements may help you avoid deficiencies. YAKOBCHUK VIACHESLAV/ Shutterstock Vegan and vegetarian diets are certainly trendy, with more people than ever before making the switch. While some people are choosing to go plant-based for environmental reasons, others are …
Mosquitoes might be attracted to certain colours – new research: Roman Samborskyi/Shutterstock There’s no question that finding yourself covered in mosquito bites quickly takes the shine off a pleasant summer evening. But mosquitoes are more than a nuisance. They’re also the deadliest creatures on Earth, owing to the diseases they spread. A lot of research …
Why people hate or love the sound of certain words: funbutterfly/Shutterstock During the pandemic, many of us have felt our stress levels rise every time we hear the word “virus”. But few people realise that just the sound of the word virus alone is likely to raise the blood pressure — and would have done …
South Africa in the news: Chicago’s top doctor all but certain Omicron COVID-19 variant already in US ‘Get a booster now’: Despite concern over the Omicron variant, health officials say you shouldn’t wait until new boosters are developed.: “South Africa” – BingNews WHO warns against Omicron travel bans as nations shut borders: The World Health …
How your genes influence whether a certain type of exercise works for you – new research: Some people may adapt to certain types of exercises more quickly than others. NDAB Creativity/ Shutterstock Genetics have a significant influence on many aspects of our life – from our height and eye colour, our weight, and even whether …
South Africa in the news: Government discusses compulsory Covid jabs for certain sectors: Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that while he does not believe a general regulation forcing all adults to be vaccinated is on the cards, there are discussions that mandatory vaccinations might be …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa arrests 7 suspects …
South Africa in the news: Government discusses compulsory Covid jabs for certain sectors: Health Minister Joe Phaahla says that while he does not believe a general regulation forcing all adults to be vaccinated is on the cards, there are discussions that mandatory vaccinations might be …: “South Africa” – BingNews South Africa arrests 7 suspects …
Belgium has mandated carbon dioxide monitors in certain venues to help fight COVID – but how useful are they?: The Belgian authorities recently made it mandatory for people who manage hotels, restaurants, bars, banquet halls and fitness centres to monitor carbon dioxide levels at their venues. You might think this has something to do with …
South Africa in the news: COVID-19: Dubai relaxes travel curbs from certain countries including India: Furthermore, passengers from India are required to undergo a rapid PCR test four hours prior to departure to Dubai. They must also undergo another PCR test on arrival in Dubai. In addition, following …: “South Africa” – BingNews De Kock …
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How government spending goes to certain voters – and shapes inequality: Governments face pressure in the years ahead to ramp up social security payments to help people affected by the coronavirus pandemic. However, in the UK, it has historically been voters who support the parties of government who get the money. My research, outlined in …
Are men really that much more likely to die from coronavirus? We need better data to be certain: Yuganov Konstantin/Shutterstock Nine months after the coronavirus emerged, there’s still a remarkable lack of understanding about why the severity and course of COVID-19 vary for different people. Part of the problem is that we haven’t prioritised gathering …
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