Adam Sandler picks up takeout but stays protected in a mask and gloves

Adam Sandler dons his signature dressed-down style to pick up some takeout … but stays protected in a mask and gloves By Caitlyn Becker For Dailymail.com Published: 20:09 BST, 11 June 2020 | Updated: 20:09 BST, 11 June 2020 Adam Sandler hasn’t let stay-at-home orders stop him from getting some fresh air and safely supporting … Read more

Invasive animals brought into protected areas by humans put native species at risk

Non-native ‘alien’ species introduced by humans to an area near to a protected wildlife site are destroying natural habitats and killing local species, study warns. Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Science and University College London found that protected areas across the globe were at risk from these ‘alien’ species. The team say the majority … Read more

Monkeys were protected from coronavirus after being given prototype vaccines, Harvard study finds

Monkeys given six prototype coronavirus vaccines were protected from infection in Harvard study that offers hope a jab to protect humans could be on the horizon In one study, nine monkeys that were infected with coronavirus did not contract the disease after they recovered In another study, 25 monkeys were given six prototype vaccines while … Read more

People who have had suffered from a COLD in the past could be protected against COVID-19

People who have never been infected with COVID-19 could already have some form of immunity against it, if they’ve fought off the common cold. Researchers analysed 11 blood samples taken two years ago, from people who had been struck down with another type of coronavirus. Half of the samples contained disease-fighting T cells that recognised … Read more

Giant tegus lizard invades US, threatening protected wildlife

As the US battles the coronavirus and murderous hornets, another unlikely threat has quietly invaded the nation – giant lizards. The tegus lizard, native to South America, already has a foothold in Florida and is now making its way into Georgia. Growing up to four feet long and weighing at least 10 pounds, this creature … Read more

Researchers uncover MORE evidence that smokers may be protected from the deadly coronavirus

Researchers have uncovered more evidence that smokers could be protected from the deadly coronavirus. Fewer than five per cent of 441 COVID-19 patients who needed to be admitted to an Italian hospital were smokers. The scientists described it as a ‘very low’ number, given that a quarter of the general population are known to be … Read more

Lydia Bright feared ‘poorly’ baby daughter would end up in hospital but believes her late grandfather protected her

LYDIA Bright feared her ‘poorly’ baby daughter would end up in hospital – but believes her late grandfather protected her. The former Towie star welcomed her first child – daughter Loretta – in February, and has been keeping her fans up to date on her little girl’s progress on her social media. 4 Lydia Bright … Read more

Have absolute return funds protected investors in the market storm?

Absolute return funds – designed to turn a profit come what may – fell 4.9 per cent during the market carnage last month, new analysis reveals. That loss looks benign relative to the massive declines seen elsewhere, particularly among small company and equity income funds, as the coronavirus crisis demolished global markets. The standout performer … Read more

Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas

Britain’s ‘protected’ beaches have just as much litter on them as those in unprotected areas – including plastic, fishing materials and sewage debris Human made litter has been found on beaches in many marine protection areas  Kent, Devon and Cornwall were the worst locations for litter in protected zones  The type of rubbish varies by … Read more

The least we can do is ensure that medics are as protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON 

Safety shambles that could cost many more lives: The least we can do as a nation is ensure that medics in the frontline of the coronavirus battle are as well protected as possible, writes Dr MAX PEMBERTON By Dr Max Pemberton For The Daily Mail Published: 23:39 BST, 29 March 2020 | Updated: 00:43 BST, … Read more