Merck’s newinfectious-disease pill, known as molnupiravir, headed for FDA review for emergency authorization, could potentially carry serious safety issues stemming from the method used to kill the virus, scientists warned, according to a report. The oral antiviral medication integrates into the genetic makeup of the virus, causing a large number …
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Draconid meteor shower: How to watch
The air-and-space will reach its peak on Friday night in the sky across the Northern Hemisphere. The short-lived shower, which occurs from October 6 to 10, marks the first since August’s spectacular Perseids and is named from the constellation Draco. NASA: ‘AT LEAST 5 FIREBALLS’ REPORTED OVER US While the …
Read More »GM's Ultra Cruise can drive autonomously 95% of the time
GM wants to reinvent your relationship with the steering wheel. Ultra Cruise will ultimately enable door-to-door hands-free driving on all public paved roads in the U.S. and Canada. The automaker says its upcoming Ultra Cruise advanced driver-assist system (ADAS) will be able to handle up to 95% of driving situations …
Read More »Vintage Halloween decor now trending for 2021
occasions celebrators are looking for blasts from the past when it comes down to decoratinga> their <a href="https:. Search data on Google Trends show the term “vintage Halloween” is on the rise much like it did in late October last year. Social media users are also sharing their festive vintage …
Read More »Virtual care with remote monitoring reduces patients' pain, drug errors: study
Patients monitored virtually after nonelective surgery had significantly reduced pain and greater detection and correction of medication errors, according to researchers at McMaster University in Ontario. The national study, published this week in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), analyzed outcomes of post-surgical patients that received care virtually and through remote …
Read More »Here's when the first electric Chevrolet Silverado pickup will be revealed
Chevy’s electric truck his heading to Las Vegas. The automaker announced on Wednesday that the first make Silverado EV will be unveiled at CES in Sin City on January 5. Chevy has released only a few teaser images of the Silverado EV. (Chevrolet) The battery-powered full-size pickup will be based …
Read More »ISIS-K suicide bomber was prisoner released from Bagram Air Base, sources say
The ISIS-K terrorism” target=”_blank”>suicide bomber< in August was a prisoner released from Bagram Air Base on Aug. 15 after the Taliban seized control of the facility. Officials confirmed the details to Fox News, including Rep. Ken Calvert, R-Calif., the top Republican on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, who told …
Read More »BTS campaign with UN nets millions of dollars and tweets
music” target=”_blank”>K-pop superstars BTS< children’s agency to fight violence, abuse and bullying and promote self-esteem in young people, the agency is announcing Wednesday. The “Love Myself” campaign spread its message through means including social media hashtags, merchandise, the world-regions 2018-2019 “Love Yourself” world tour and a 2019 video for the …
Read More »NASA wants a new electric Astrovan to compete with SpaceX's and Blue Origin's rides
air-and-space is looking to get back into the #vanlife. The space agency has issued a request for information (RFI) asking for ideas for a Artemis Crew Transportation Vehicle to succeed the iconic “Astrovan” used during the Space Shuttle era. The Astrovan was last used in 2011. (Tom Pennington/Getty Images) NASA …
Read More »Pope expresses 'shame' at scale of clergy abuse in France
pope-francis” target=”_blank”>Pope Francis< on Wednesday for the scale of crimewithin the church in France and acknowledged failures in putting the needs of victims first. The pope spoke during his regular audience at the religion about a report released Tuesday that estimated some 330,000 French children were abused by clergy and …
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