Coronavirus could age the brain by ten years or cause IQ to fall, a study has suggested. Researchers have warned that survivors of the worst cases of the virus could be at risk of lasting mental damage, equivalent to an 8.5-point drop in IQ or the brain ageing a decade. This ‘brain fog’ has already been … Read more
Ethnic minorities are overrepresented as actors and presenters on British television but continue to be sidelined off screen, new research suggests. People from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds accounted for more than 22 per cent of all on-screen TV contributions last year, while representing just 12.8 per cent of the UK population. But … Read more
The COVID-19 virus can survive on banknotes for 28 days, and thrives in colder temperatures. New research conducted by he Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) suggests it can actually survive on banknotes and glass and steel surfaces for 28 days in cooler climates. As temperatures climb, the livability rate of the virus declines, which … Read more
‘You CAN’T catch coronavirus from door handles’: Deadly germ does not appear to spread through surfaces such as light switches or table tops, research suggests New study suggests virus doesn’t spread through surfaces such as door handles This would mean that hand-washing is less important than social distancing Professor said it is spread by someone ‘spewing … Read more
New York City is set to develop a massive four-million-square-foot research center on Governors Island that will study the impact of climate change around the city’s 520 miles of coastline. The Trust for the island released its proposal to build a living laboratory, academic institution, living quarters and public areas for visitors to engage in … Read more
Bloodshed was foreseen by the people of Northumberland even before the Viking raiders came ashore on the Holy Island of Lindisfarne in AD 793. An ancient manuscript recalls how ‘amazing sheets of lightning and whirlwinds and fiery dragons were seen flying in the sky’, but no omen could have prepared them for the barbarity that … Read more
Single Britons using dating sites and apps will decide within one second whether a potential date is a ‘desirable’ match, according to new research. Researchers at dating site eharmony teamed up with cognitive psychologists at the Universities of Lincoln and Swansea to figure out how long individuals take to ‘pick a partner’ online. The study, … Read more
Tenants are increasingly snubbing inner-city rental hotspots in favour of commuter zones and small towns close to major cities as fewer trips to the office are expected to remain part of the new normal. It means that outer London areas like Chessington in zone six and South Norwood in zone four are in great demand, … Read more
Staff working from home do nearly an extra hour a day as research shows they send more emails and attend more meetings than when in the office People are spending an extra 49 minutes of their day at their desks at home More emails are being sent and more meetings attended by employees 90% say they … Read more
Fans of Chadwick Boseman were shocked to learn of his death Friday night after a four-years-long struggle with colon cancer. St. Jude Childen’s Research Hospital paid tribute to the actor, who died at age 43, with a tweet Saturday morning commemorating his 2018 visit with their young patients. The Black Panther star spent time with … Read more