New research from Brazil, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, looked at the inability to stand on one leg for a 10 second duration as a potential indicator of overall health. Being unable to stand on one leg for 10 seconds in middle age or older could mean a higher risk of death…
“The Arnhem Space Centre is the only commercially owned and run multi-user equatorial launch site in the world and is located 12 degrees south of the Equator on the Gulf of Carpentaria offering unique benefits for space launches,” said ELA. Source: ELA. The first venture outside the US proved a successful one for the space…
It was found that more than 40 per cent of patients admitted to ICU with COVID-19 had AKI. The University of Queensland (UQ) has released new findings that say about 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients have acute kidney injury (AKI). Research also showed that patients who were admitted to intensive care, were 40 per…
Meta says that the new policy will be online with already existing community standards. The tech company has announced they will be cracking down on fake reviews of products to save businesses from irrelevant feedback. Set for launch in the US, the Community Feedback Policy was created to protect over 200 million businesses that use…
Picture above is an animated image of the dinosaur with its ‘belly button’. Source: CUHK. Using state of the art technology, scientists made the discovery while analysing a 125-million-year-old dinosaur fossil. According to palaeontologists at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) it’s the oldest ‘belly button’ ever found in a reptile or mammal. Uncovered…
Ms Wilkinson has yet to comment on the matter. Source: Peter FitzSimons, Twitter. The saga continues over Lisa Wilkinson’s Logie speech with Network 10 saying that they’ll defend the TV presenter if legal action is pursued. Network 10 released a statement that detailed they were closely watching media coverage of the situation and “reserve their…
Revlon is one of the oldest cosmetic companies in the world. Source: Wikimedia Commons. The iconic beauty brand has filed for bankruptcy after years of struggling to keep up with rising costs, debt, and supply chain issues for the move. Late last week the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which according to the US…
Three e-rickshaws will be given to women in a remote Indian town to help move products from farm to market. Source: Audi. These rickshaws will be an environmentally friendly alternative that’s powered by second-hand batteries from Audi EV test vehicles. The German car manufacturer has joined forces with Indian start-up Nunam, which aims to give…
Lightyear follows the adventures of space ranger Buzz Lightyear, who first made an appearance in Toy Story. Source: Disney. The American space agency was onboard to help filmmakers with Pixar’s latest animation of the popular Toy Story character Buzz Lightyear. According to NASA their reach spans far beyond science, engineering and space with technicians and…
“Acupuncture is part of traditional Chinese medicine and consists of inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin,” says the Better Health Channel. A new study released in the American Academy of Neurology has indicated that acupuncture could have a positive effect on relieving tension headaches. Researchers conducted a trial with 218 participants who…