Science
Prof Brian Cox: Ministers use ‘follow the science’ mantra as a defence
The Royal Society professor for public engagement with science said the message is not always helpful as it risks undermining public trust.
Test, track and isolate strategy key to living with Covid-19 – WHO
Dr David Nabarro said a comprehensive testing, tracking and isolating system must be in place.
The closest black hole to Earth has been discovered
“There must be hundreds of millions of black holes out there, but we know about only very few. Knowing what to look for should put us in a better position to find them.”
Trump’s clashes with science again…& loses again
What the US president says and does often flies in the face of mainstream science.
Experts rule out Trump’s idea to inject patients with disinfectant
The White House is also pitching ’emerging’ research on the benefits of sunlight and humidity in diminishing the threat of coronavirus.
‘No evidence’ people who have survived Covid-19 have immunity – WHO
Faith in antibody blood tests to find those who have recovered from coronavirus might be misplaced, the World Health Organisation said.
Video shows the danger of walking or running behind someone with Covid-19
Belgian study goes viral as white paper released warning people to move to the side to avoid slipstream Coronavirus contagion.
Coronavirus UK – ‘Accurate’ £6 Covid-19 test has only attracted ‘tentative’ Government interest
SureScreen Diagnostics say the product has proved ‘hugely popular’ in Europe, the Middle East and Australia.
Coronavirus – Race to create Covid-19 treatment as clinical trial given go-ahead
Current NHS advice is to take paracetamol to treat symptoms.