Torn between spending more on Covid support and getting the nation’s finances back on track, the public will be hoping for a lightbulb moment from Rishi Sunak at Wednesday’s Budget. And the Chancellor appeared confident and relaxed in his latest candid photoshoot – even posing in front of an artwork filled with various light fixtures by Canada-born … Read more
Two American professors have been awarded the Nobel Prize for economics for improving the theory of how auctions work and inventing new and better auction formats that are now woven into many parts of the economy. Paul R. Milgrom, 72, and Robert B. Wilson, 83, were awarded the prestigious prize on Monday as the winners … Read more
Researchers at Stanford University are being accused of ‘tipping the scale’ on their antibody study and implying coronavirus is more widespread – but less fatal – than previously thought. Last month, their analysis found that between 2.5 and 5.2 percent of Santa Clara County residents tested positive for antibodies. That meant the number of infected … Read more
Researchers from Stanford University have revised their study of how many people in Santa Clara County have coronavirus antibodies – but say it’s still much higher than previously believed. Last month, their analysis found that between 2.5 and 5.2 percent of residents tested positive for antibodies. That meant the number of infected Americans in the county was … Read more
Stanford and Fitbit are joining forces in a bid to develop technology that detects early signs of the coronavirus using wearables. The team is designing an algorithm that measures the wearer’s vitals such as heart rate and skin temperature to determine if the body is fighting an infection. The software will be capable of spotting … Read more
App developed by Stanford and Apple guides symptomatic first responders through the process of getting tested for coronavirus The app will help first responders figure out if they need testing It will survey paramedics, firefighters, and policemen on symptoms The results can be displayed to healthcare workers It could also be rolled out to other … Read more
The unproven claim that an antimalarial drug can cure coronavirus – called a ‘game-changer’ and a ‘gift from God’ by Donald Trump – has been promoted by a crypto-currency lawyer who has made a string of bogus claims, DailyMail.com can reveal. Gregory Rigano made a series of Fox News and conservative and Christian radio appearances … Read more