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Hidden magma chamber discovered in Kolumbo
A new magma chamber in the submarine volcano Kolumbo, which is even thought to be capable of erupting in the future, although not immediately, has been discovered by scientists.
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COVID vaccines saved 20 mln lives in 1st year, scientists say
Nearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for the shots had been reached, researchers have reported.
The UK Warns of a Highly Mutated and Potentially Dangerous New Strain of Coronavirus
British virologists have reported the emergence of a new strain of coronavirus containing a number of mutations that potentially make it more resistant to vaccines than any other genetic variant of SARS-CoV-2.
Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Easily Transmit the Delta Variant to the Household
The Delta variant of the new coronavirus can be easily transmitted by vaccinated people through household contact, and contacts are unlikely to become infected if they themselves are vaccinated, according to a British study quoted by Reuters.
Questions over AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine data risk delaying approval
Days after grabbing headlines with its Covid-19 "vaccine for the world," AstraZeneca is facing tricky questions about its success rate that some experts say could hinder its chances of getting speedy US and EU regulatory approval.
Rate of COVID-19 Infections is Reduced with 50% in Complete Isolation
The rate of COVID-19 infections is reduced with 50% in complete isolation. The lives of 59,000 people were saved thanks to this measure. The number of people infected with coronavirus is much higher than the number of tested. Testing is insufficient and does not give us the full picture of the situation, Dr.
With Genetic Tweak, Mosquito Population Made Extinct
AFP - Scientists said Monday they had succeeded for the first time in wiping out an entire population of malaria-carrying mosquitos in the lab using a gene editing tool to programme their extinction.
Bees Get Hooked on Harmful Pesticide
AFP - Bumblebees acquire a taste for food laced with a pesticide known to harm them, according to a study suggesting the chemicals pose an even greater threat to pollinators than previously thought.
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Scientists create 80% body replacement skin for Syrian boy!
Scientists have grown a replacement, genetically modified skin to cover almost the entire body of a seven-year-old Syrian boy who was suffering from a devastating genetic disorder.
124 million children obese, shocking data analysis reveals
Childhood obesity is soaring across the world, increasing more than tenfold over the past four decades, putting many millions at risk of poor health and an early death, according to the biggest ever analysis of the data.