The second proviso is perhaps even more important. While the reproduction rate has the vestiges of being a totemic, monolithic figure, it is really a judgement call, or rather a combination of judgement calls. The process whereby R is manufactured is not widely discussed, yet it matters since it underlines the uncertainty of the number. … [Read more...] about COVID-19: How SAGE scientists really calculate the all important R number
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Bedwetting is in your DNA: Scientists identify the genes that make children more prone to nighttime toilet accidents for the first time
Constant fidgeting Poor concentrationExcessive movement or talkingActing without thinkingLittle or no sense of danger Careless mistakesForgetfulness Difficulty organising tasksInability to listen or carry out instructions Most cases are diagnosed between six and 12 years old. Adults can also suffer, but there is less research into this. … [Read more...] about Bedwetting is in your DNA: Scientists identify the genes that make children more prone to nighttime toilet accidents for the first time
Chemicals in fire-resistant sofas could be linked to an increase in cancer warn scientists
“The US changed its sofa flammability laws over two years ago but in the UK, we are still stuck with levels of flame retardants in our sofas and mattresses even higher than the USA faced.” … [Read more...] about Chemicals in fire-resistant sofas could be linked to an increase in cancer warn scientists
Quarter of wild bee species worldwide have VANISHED in the last 30 years as scientists hint at coming ‘cataclysm’ for the vital pollinators
While this study, published in the journal One Earth, provides a close look at the global status of bee diversity, it is too general an analysis to make any certain claims about the current status of individual species. … [Read more...] about Quarter of wild bee species worldwide have VANISHED in the last 30 years as scientists hint at coming ‘cataclysm’ for the vital pollinators
COVID-19: Scientists warn against early easing of lockdown as PM warns of ‘more deadly’ coronavirus variant
More from Covid-19 COVID-19: Up to 200 members of National Guard on inauguration duty test positive COVID-19: Crowds at Heathrow Airport spark social distancing concerns COVID-19: AstraZeneca to cut COVID-19 vaccine delivery to EU by 60%, reports COVID-19: Matt Hancock says South African variant could reduce vaccine efficacy by half COVID-19: Concerns grow over number of carers turning down vaccine COVID-19: UK's 'more deadly' new variant is another cruel twist in the pandemic … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Scientists warn against early easing of lockdown as PM warns of ‘more deadly’ coronavirus variant
