Athletes from around the world are once again flocking to Paris because the Paralympic Games are set to open Wednesday. Around 4,400 athletes with disabilities, permanent injuries or impairments will compete across 22 sports in 11 days. Guardian reporter Paul Macinnes joined CBS News to discuss the games.
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As provocations go, it’s hard to see a bigger one than Prince Harry announcing this week that he was making a trip to New York during the one week in the year when Prince William might have conceivably been in the city as well.
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Previously unaired footage of Representative Nancy Pelosi around January 6, 2021 shows the former speaker’s unfiltered rage against Donald Trump for leading his supporters to the Capitol.
Читать дальше...PLDT mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) and international gaming developer and publisher MOONTON Games are partnering for the 14th season of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Professional League Philippines (MPL PH) from August 16 to October 6. With its theme “Heroes Within,” MPL PH Season 14 will feature eight teams, namely Blacklist
AN Oasis legend is ‘in talks to return for the 2025 tour,’ after it was revealed that Bonehead will join Noel and Liam Gallagher.
Читать дальше...Scientists have solved the mystery of unusual blood clotting and inflammation in COVID-19 -- and identified a promising therapeutic strategy.
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Brentford sign 18-year-old Brazilian winger Gustavo Nunes from Gremio for a fee in excess of £10m.
A research team developed an innovative method to quantify stress using Integrated Information Theory. This approach comprehensively evaluates biological signals and has demonstrated a strong correlation with subjective stress reports, especially in relation to feelings of boredom. This suggests that the method may serve as a comprehensive measure of stress, encompassing objective and subjective aspects.
New research reveals that size-based selection, like in fishing, may impact the stress tolerance of fish, which in turn has a significant impact on the condition and coping of fish in changing environments. The study demonstrated that long-term exposure to manganese sulphate (MnSO4), which is a common aquatic pollutant from mining, hampers the growth and alters behavior of zebra fish.
A research team has verified the antibacterial effect of seven food-derived flavonoids against periodontal pathogenic bacteria. The results showed that though several of the compounds inhibited bacterial growth, Pru-C12 had the highest antimicrobial effect.
The FriendlyELEC NanoPi R3S is an inexpensive single-board computer that measures just 57 x 57mm (2.24″ x 2.24″) but features two USB ports, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports, and a microSD card reader. With no DisplayPort or HDMI ports, this little computer could be a good solution for headless applications: you could use it as a […]
Читать дальше...Researchers have used state-of-the-art imaging technology to shed light on the hearing sensitivity of Australian Little Penguins and the danger of marine noise pollution. The study details how Little Penguins, also known as fairy penguins, perceive sound both in air and under water.
New research highlights the growing problem of death ideation and the increasing rates of both loneliness and suicidal thoughts among older individuals. The study explores the critical issue of social disconnection and its link to a 'wish to die' among older adults.
New research may enable potential solutions to metabolic disease by turning to evolution and to bats. 'Our study reports blood sugar levels that are the highest we have ever seen in nature -- what would be lethal, coma-inducing levels for mammals, but not for bats,' said one of the researchers. 'We are seeing a new trait we didn't know was possible.'
A FAMILY of four gave up a house and mortgage to live in a caravan , saying it’s worth it as camping is free.
Читать дальше...In-person contact helps lead to lower levels of loneliness in older people, but other ways of staying in touch, such as phoning, emailing or texting, are not as effective in lowering loneliness, a team of researchers found.
Chelsea are up against Saudi Arabian riches in the hunt for Victor Osimhen.
Pink is proud to see her daughter try, try, try. The “Raise Your Glass” singer shared a look at her and her 13-year-old daughter Willow Sage Hart’s performance at the Democratic National...
NEW details around the Champions League’s broadcasting change have been revealed.
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A GLOBAL car brand is launching a new hybrid model set to rival cars from Nissan and Renault – and it will be among the cheapest in the UK.
Читать дальше...Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new study. The good news is that this may be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle.