British man becomes viral sensation after interview with CNN
CNN’s Cyril Vanier catches up with 91-year-old Martin Kenyon, who became an overnight sensation after speaking to CNN when he took his first dose...
SCIENTIFIC NEWS
Rumors of a ‘murder hornet’ apocalypse may have been exaggerated
As if 2020 needed an extra disaster, the year also brought us “murder hornets.” When two Asian giant hornets (Vespa mandarinia) were spotted in...
2 people die in shark attacks. How unusual is this?
Separate shark attacks in Hawaii and the eastern Caribbean leave two people dead. Experts say tragedies like this are rare relative to the number...
Empowering Women through Wisdom
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka, Dec 22 (IPS) – During the COVID 19 lockdown in Sri Lanka, seven women from diverse religious and ethnic backgrounds came...
Doctors heard music when checking a man’s pulse. Here’s why.
In addition to the thump thump of the man’s heart, doctors heard music when checking his pulse.
Orchids are usually prized for their loveliness, but a newly described species is no beauty.
Astronomers have peered out into the vast expanse and spotted what they think is the farthest (and oldest) galaxy ever observed.
Indian government ready for talks with protesting farmers: minister
Author: Reuters ID: 1608623106535771400 Tue, 2020-12-22 07:09 NEW DELHI: The Indian government is ready to hold further talks with farmers protesting for the repeal...
India finds five with coronavirus on UK flight, testing for strain
Author: Reuters ID: 1608622904835762500 Tue, 2020-12-22 07:30 MUMBAI: Five people arriving in India from Britain have tested positive for the coronavirus, a government official...
Thailand tells market buyers to seek tests as coronavirus cases climb
Author: Reuters ID: 1608623622735797900 Tue, 2020-12-22 07:07 SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand: Thailand confirmed 427 new coronavirus infections and urged about 1,000 people spanning a quarter...
When the rains fail: Preparing for drought in Central America 
‘Here, you can eat until you’re full’: Oleshky evacuees savour first proper meals in years 
COP31: National Oil Companies Must Lead Global Shift Away from Fossil Fuels, Says NRGI Expert 
COP31: Climate finance falls short as calls grow for polluters to pay