The SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect specialized pacemaker cells that maintain the heart’s rhythmic beat, setting off a self-destruction process within the cells, according to a … COVID-19 damages the heart’s pacemaker cellsRead more
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5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020
Some 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar, told the Lok Sabha November 30, … 5,579 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2020Read more
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British Army killed innocent civilians in Belfast in 1971
British soldiers unjustifiably shot or used disproportionate force in the deaths of nine of the 10 innocent people killed in a 1971 incident in Belfast … British Army killed innocent civilians in Belfast in 1971Read more
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No Patents, No Monopolies in a Pandemic
Monopolies are often an obstacle between people and the lifesaving health tools they need. Patents and other exclusivities limit supply and keep prices high. The … No Patents, No Monopolies in a PandemicRead more
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Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission risk
At least 10,000 virus species have the capacity to infect humans, but at present, the vast majority are circulating silently in wild mammals. However, climate … Climate change increases cross-species viral transmission riskRead more
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Guantánamo’s Youngest Prisoner Cleared for Release 20 Years After He Was Jailed Without Charges
The U.S. government has cleared Guantánamo’s youngest prisoner for release. Hassan bin Attash has been jailed by the U.S. for the last 20 years, even … Guantánamo’s Youngest Prisoner Cleared for Release 20 Years After He Was Jailed Without ChargesRead more
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Saharan dust turns skies orange over Europe
A large, brown swath of Saharan dust can be seen in numerous satellite images blanketing much of Portugal, Spain and France, leading to air quality … Saharan dust turns skies orange over EuropeRead more
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Argentina Honors Scientists Killed by the Dictatorship
On Thursday, Argentine President Alberto Fernandez led a tribute in memory of scientists Alicia Cardoso, Dante Guede, Roberto Lopez, Liliana Galletti, Mario Galuppo, Federico Lüdden, … Argentina Honors Scientists Killed by the DictatorshipRead more
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Stanford Threatens to Cut Health Care for Nurses Who Go on Strike
Nurses at Stanford Health Care and Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital are ready to exchange thermometers and scrubs for picket signs in a planned strike starting … Stanford Threatens to Cut Health Care for Nurses Who Go on StrikeRead more
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Global Military Spending Tops $2 Trillion for First Time in History
Global military expenditures surpassed $2 trillion for the first time ever last year, with the United States spending more on its war-making capacity than the … Global Military Spending Tops $2 Trillion for First Time in HistoryRead more