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SpaceX SHOCK satellite launch delayed to allow for more Falcon 9 rocket checks

A launch of the Starlink satellites and two BlackSky satellites had been due to take place from Florida tonight. A new date has not yet been set. SpaceX tweeted: "Standing down from today's Starlink mission; team needed additional time for pre-launch checkouts, but Falcon 9 and the satellites are healthy. "Will announce new target launch date once confirmed on the Range." The ‘Range’ is understood to refer to the Eastern Range. This is part of the United States Space Force and oversees launches

Europe on the brink over horrifying 'resurgence' of coronavirus cases - latest WHO warning

In eleven of those countries, the increase could cause problems in the autumn when season flu will also hit. Around 20,000 new cases and 700 deaths are being recorded daily. Regional Director Dr Hans Henri Kluge told a virtual news conference: "For weeks, I have spoken about the risk of resurgence as countries adjust measures. "In several countries across Europe, this risk has now become a reality - 30 countries have seen increases in new cumulative cases over the past two weeks. "In 11 of thes

Coronavirus latest: The long term impact lockdown will have on carbon emissions

Global carbon emissions dropped by 17 percent in early April compared to 2019 figures. The research found that levels had not been this low since 2006. It comes as large swathes of the economy are at a standstill due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Corinne Le Quéré, a professor of climate change at the University of East Anglia, was the lead author of the study and told Nature Climate Change: “This is a really big fall, but at the same time, 83 percent of global emissions are left, which s

Bald men at higher risk of having severe coronavirus, shocking new research suggests

Researchers believe the link is so strong that they have called for baldness to be listed as a risk factor called the ‘Gabrin sign’ This is after Dr Frank Gabrin, the first US physician to die of coronavirus, who was also bald. Lead author of the study, Professor Carlos Wambier of Brown University, told The Telegraph: "We really think that baldness is a perfect predictor of severity." Recently scientists have hypothesised that coronavirus is more deadlier for men due than women because of testo

Coronavirus: Doctors run trial on Ibuprofen as effective coronavirus treatment

A team from London's Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital and Kings College hypothesise the anti-inflammatory painkiller could treat breathing difficulties. The drug can cost less than £5 for a packet and if effective, could help keep patients off ventilators Prof Mitul Mehta, of Kings College London, said: "We need to do a trial to show that the evidence actually matches what we expect to happen." For this trial, half of patients will receive ibuprofen as well as usual care. The trial will use a spec

Experts reveal the crucial role testosterone could be playing in boosting coronavirus

Various theories have been put forward in an attempt to explain this results with some pointing out men are more likely to smoke. But prostate cancer experts have theorised the data might be caused by the sex hormone testosterone. Italian doctors have found patients given androgen deprivation therapy, which radically cuts testosterone levels, were four times less likely to die from coronavirus. A protein, TMPRSS2, is driven up by testosterone and scientists think the virus could use this protei

Fascinating insights into ancient Great White Sharks discovered by scientists

But now, researchers have uncovered what may be the first example of an ancient paleo-nursery which could hel[ devise a strategy for keeping the species going. A future study of these grounds may help researchers understand what conditions are needed for the Great White to thrive. Young white sharks are born in designated breeding areas so they can develop without facing competition from other predators. Researchers have been searching for examples of these nurseries in order to mitigate popula

Space bombshell: China takes huge step towards human Moon landing

A Long March 5B launched the spacecraft on Tuesday which descend with three parachutes. Airbags were deployed to further cushion the landing. The new spacecraft is partially reusable, designer Guo Bin told CCTV: “We designed a foldable shield. “During the flight, when the spacecraft needs docking with the space station, the shield will spread out, exposing the rendezvous and docking mechanism and sensor.” According to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp (CASC), the reentry speed was gre

Hope of coronavirus breakthrough as Ebola drug shows results in landmark study

The study involved over 1,000 patients in 75 hospitals in the world including 46 Britons. When other drugs showed more promise for ebola treatment, research was halted but the new study suggests the drug could slash coronavirus recovery time by a third after being given to subjects for ten days. About eight percent of those given the drug survived, compared to twelve percent in the placebo group, according to the Mail on Sunday. Dr Stephen Griffin, a virologist at the University of Leeds School

Coronavirus: How virtual reality revolution could play a role in tackling coronavirus

The previous models of watching mentors and slowly developing skills were often very time-consuming. But, Mr Vincent explained with VR: “It gives the ability to influence and change your skills set and teach you totally. “You’re either testing on a cadaver or a live patient, which has a lot of inherent risks.” Several NHS trusts are already making use of VR, for example, Hull University Training Schools have introduced VR to maternity wards to allow expecting mothers to experience the environmen

Coronavirus Conspiracy: Expert explains why theories spread 'more quickly than virus'

The origins of the pandemic, which are still unknown, have left people around the world baffled as the virus quickly spread around the world in a few months. Some bizarre theories include coronavirus being the body's reaction to the electromagnetic radiation from 5G waves. There is no scientific evidence to support this view, indeed the frequency of these 5G waves is between 30 to 300GHz, which is lower than the frequency of visible light or TV remote controls. Nonetheless, the theory and belie

Hubble Space Telescope detects ‘elusive’ evidence of mysterious black holes

Intermediate-mass black holes are usually harder to find according to Science Focus, but data that one is tucked away in a star cluster has been found by the Hubble Space Telescope. This could provide a valuable missing link to black hole evolution. Dacheng Lin, of the University of New Hampshire, was the lead investigator and explained: “Intermediate-mass black holes are very elusive objects, and so it is critical to carefully consider and rule out alternative explanations for each candidate.

Coronavirus hope: Oxford scientist says vaccine could be ready for September

Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at Oxford University, told The Times that she was “80 percent confident” the jab being developed by her team will work. Human trials are due to being in the next fortnight. It could be ready for use by September. The Government has indicated it would be willing to fund the creation of doses if the results of the trials were promising. Officials believe that social distancing and remote working measures might have to remain in place for some time without a

Coronavirus Carnage: Deadly virus has already mutated eight times say scientists

On average, the virus is mutating every 15 days. However, researchers have concluded the strains are not getting more deadly. NextStrain, an open database in which virus sequences were uploaded, co-founder Trevor Bedford told National Geographic: “These mutations are completely benign and useful as a puzzle piece to uncover how the virus is spreading. How to help your brain through the coronavirus crisis stress Expert gives cold warning - ‘We can only predict more epidemics' Identifying diffe

Coronavirus breakthrough: Malaria drug backed by Trump does help say doctors

A total of 6,200 doctors from 30 countries took part in the survey with 37 percent backing hydroxychloroquine. Physicians around the world have been given clearance to prescribe the drug, but the UK is waiting until clinical trials are completed. Hydroxychloroquine is a form of chloroquine and used by the NHS to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. In Spain, the Sermo polls says, 72 percent of doctors tackling the virus have prescribed it. With 950 deaths reported in Spain over the last day, t

Human Infection: Expert gives chilling warning - ‘We can only predict more epidemics’

Professor Rick Douglass is a hantavirus expert, based at Montana State University and Montana Tech. Hantaviruses are a group of diseases that come from rodents and can affect humans, in the Americas they attack the lungs, whilst in Eurasia, they attack the kidneys. In North America, studies have shown the mortality rate is as high as 40 percent, but this figure is much lower elsewhere, speaking to express.co.uk, Professor Douglass explains: “Fortunately it is not very communicable [contagious].

Despite China death, hantavirus is less of a threat than coronavirus - expert explains why

The couple were found to have been afflicted with a hantavirus, the first known cases of the disease in the US. On March 24 of this year, Chinese state media confirmed a man from Yunnan Province travelling to Shandong Province for work had died of hantavirus. Speaking to express.co.uk, Professor Jon Cohen, an infectious disease expert of Brighton and Sussex Medical School explained: “There are two families of hantaviruses, one of which causes a pneumonia type illness, another which involves kidn

Science’s battle to tackle plastic waste

Plastic waste is one of the major environmental challenges that activists have faced in recent years. I spoke to two specialists from Imperial College London about their research into tackling these issues. Plastic waste can take centuries to biodegrade. It can be washed into oceans, and be ingested by maritime species who mistake it for prey. They can also suffocate on plastic packaging. The world’s waterways are not the only place where the impact of plastic is dangerous. Plastic can also re

Simple ways you can start reducing your plastic waste

In recent years, individuals have been looking to reduce their plastic waste to become more environmentally friendly. With many of us under quarantine due to the coronavirus crisis, why not focus on the way we can reduce our own waste to make a difference when life returns to normal? Plastic Free Hackney’s Daisy Hutchison told me: “It’s really easy to start and then it’s a question of commitment.” One of the tips Hutchison recommended is to always carry refillable bottles for water, which not o

NASA disaster! Mars mission under threat as costs skyrocket

In a series of meetings, NASA officials laid out budget plans for 2021 that could end the Odyssey orbiter mission and limit plans for the Curiosity rover. The Perseverance rover is set to launch on July 17 and collect samples for return to Earth. According to Space News, Dr Lori Glaze, director of NASA’s planetary science division, said just a few missions would be given “very highest priority”. On Perseverance, the NASA website says: “The Perseverance rover will seek signs of ancient life and
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