A sunny spring may partly explain why coronavirus cases have fallen dramatically in the UK in recent weeks, according to scientists. COVID-19 spreads via droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes and, under the right conditions, can survive on objects for hours where it stays infectious. But Professor Keith Neal, an epidemiologist at the University of Nottingham, … Read more
Britons are set to welcome the return of the sunshine after a week of torrential downpours, hail and some thunderstorms as temperatures are predicted to reach 65F just in time for the weekend. This week in lockdown, Britain has seen a stark contrast in weather from the rest of the month which was the sunniest … Read more
Britons are set to welcome the return of the sunshine after a week of torrential downpours, hail and some thunderstorms as temperatures are predicted to reach 65F just in time for the weekend. This week in lockdown, Britain has seen a stark contrast in weather from the rest of the month which was the sunniest … Read more
Charity appeals featuring distressing images are more effective when presented on an orange background as it boosts the emotional impact, research suggests. When presented with ads that showed the heart-breaking impact of war or poverty to solicit donations, people gave three times more money when appeal materials in email form were presented against an orange … Read more
A new type of smart fabric developed in China heats or cools the skin of its wearer depending on the weather. Scientists took sugar from the skeleton of shellfish to form microscopic holes, which contain a chemical that absorbs and releases thermal energy. This allows the fabric to adapt to changing weather conditions, keeping its … Read more
Britons have been warned of the potential for blackouts amid fears that staff shortages could lead to issues with the country’s power network. Fears have been raised that staff sickness during the coronavirus outbreak, mixed with the government’s self-isolation rules, could lead to a shortage of engineers. The National Grid insists that the network is … Read more
What is the coronavirus? A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more