Western diplomats need to go back to science class if they believe in Syrian chemical weapons claims, Russian UN envoy says

The evidence behind well-publicized claims that the Syrian government used poison gas against its own people appears to defy the laws of physics and chemistry, one of Russia’s top envoys has insisted at the UN Security Council. … Read More >Western diplomats need to go back to science class if they believe in Syrian chemical weapons claims, Russian UN envoy says

Cuban researchers say ‘no scientific evidence’ for US’ ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims

A panel of Cuban scientists has declared that there is “no scientific evidence” for US claims that diplomats on the island fell ill due to sonic warfare attacks. The mysterious illnesses have been dubbed ‘Havana Syndrome’. … Read More >Cuban researchers say ‘no scientific evidence’ for US’ ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims

Cyberpunk 20**? Researchers warn of ‘bleak’ future with companies owning private thoughts & world divided between cyborg and human

Scientists at Imperial College London have warned of a “bleak panorama” relating to the commercial use of brain-computer interfaces. If left unregulated, they say, the tech could lead to companies harvesting our deepest thoughts. … Read More >Cyberpunk 20**? Researchers warn of ‘bleak’ future with companies owning private thoughts & world divided between cyborg and human

90-year-old Belgian woman dies after contracting two coronavirus variants at same time, researchers say

An elderly patient in Belgium died shortly after testing positive for co-infection with two different strains of the coronavirus, it has been revealed. Researchers say she likely contracted the strains from two different people. … Read More >90-year-old Belgian woman dies after contracting two coronavirus variants at same time, researchers say

Fourth Covid wave likely to hit France in autumn, president of scientific council warns amid ‘falsely reassuring’ figures

France’s President of the Scientific Council Jean-François Delfraissy has warned of a potential fourth wave of Covid-19 that will hit the country in autumn, based on trends from last year and the presence of the Delta variant. … Read More >Fourth Covid wave likely to hit France in autumn, president of scientific council warns amid ‘falsely reassuring’ figures

Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei receives 1st dose of domestic vaccine to honor country’s scientists

Iran’s supreme leader has received his first dose of the vaccine COVIran Barakat after expressing his strong preference to receive the domestic vaccine to honor the country’s scientific prowess. … Read More >Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Khamenei receives 1st dose of domestic vaccine to honor country’s scientists

As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought

Scientists at Britain’s University of Sussex have discovered that an ancient part of Siberia’s permafrost is far more resilient to heat than once thought, having survived temperatures as much as 4–5°C (39–41°F) warmer than today. … Read More >As Russia ramps up climate change fight, scientists say Siberian permafrost has survived more intense heat than previously thought