There may be a psychological ‘signature’ for extremism — with those who are more dogmatic and slower at decision making being more susceptible to radicalisation. This is the conclusion of experts from Cambridge, who used a broad range of psychological surveys to identify the mental characteristics common to extremists. These included a poorer working memory, … Read more
Dozens of animals which regularly come into close contact with humans are susceptible to infection with the coronavirus, a study shows. A total of 26 species were identified as being vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2, the same virus causing the Covid-19 pandemic in humans. While it was already known dogs and cats are at risk of infection, … Read more
Over the last several weeks, record-setting wildfires – fueled by winds, dry conditions and climate change – have been ravaging the West Coast. California has borne the brunt with more than 3.2 million acres of forest and grassland burned, but devastating flames have also swept across Oregon, Washington and other nearby states. Smoke wafted into … Read more
By Joe Pinkstone for MailOnline, 14 May 2020 Scientists have found the first clear evidence that infection with coronavirus causes the Kawasaki-like inflammatory condition affecting children. A study of eight children admitted to a Birmingham hospital with the condition reveals they were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus several weeks before showing symptoms. All of the … Read more
Health experts are warning Americans that using e-cigarettes may increase their risk of contracting coronavirus. On Monday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio revealed that one of the state’s cases was an otherwise healthy 22-year-old man from Brooklyn. ‘Why is a 22-year-old man stable but hospitalized at this point?’ de Blasio asked at the … Read more