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Canada has lost its latest bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council despite an expensive and star-studded campaign. It lost out to Ireland and Norway for the two \\\"Western bloc\\\" seats Prime Minister Justin Trudeau inve...
Flushing the toilet with the lid up creates a cloud of spray that can be breathed in and may spread infection, such as coronavirus, say researchers. Chinese scientists calculate that flushing can propel a plume of spray up and out of the toi...
Actors Keanu Reeves and Jonathan Frakes are among the celebrities offering fans the opportunity to chat one-to-one via Zoom during lockdown. Reeves is auctioning a 15-minute Zoom call for a children's cancer charity. The highest bid at time...
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Recent research linking gum disease toheart disease, diabetesand possiblyAlzheimer’shas had lots of us reaching for the floss. But how important is it to look after your teeth and gums – and what&rs...
At least 11 states are reporting increases in new COVID-19 cases, including Arkansas, which is apparently going through a second peak....
The first hints that a vaccine can train people's immune system to fight coronavirus have been reported by a company in the US. Moderna said neutralising antibodies were found in the first eight people who took part in their safety tria...
Coronavirus Remote controlled mask invented to allow eating A face mask with a remote controlled mouth has been invented in Israel, allowing diners to eat food without taking it off. The mask can be opened mechanically by a hand remote or automatica...
More than 33 million Americans have lost their jobs in the past 7 weeks, roughly 1 in 5 of the workforce. It is a devastating turnaround for a country whose jobless rate was at a 50 year low just 8 weeks ago....
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Tinned and frozen fruits and vegetables tend to be seen as less nutritious than fresh versions. But that's not always the case. Once picked, that fruit or veg is still using its own nutrients, breaking them down in order to keep its cells alive. ...
Find out how a potentially life-saving treatment known as blood plasma can allow doctors to use the antibodies of coronavirus survivors to treat COVID-19 patients....
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British vs American accents! I try out speaking like my English friend!...
CBS reporter Paula Reid questions President Trump about what his administration did the entire month of February as the coronavirus pandemic was spreading....
When can I see my family? Have friends round? Have a night out? A holiday? Or even go back to work? When can children go back to school? Lockdowns have been essential for containing the spread of coronavirus, but they are causing huge disrup...
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention'snew recommendationthat Americans wear cloth face masks in public, especially in areas with significantCOVID-19spread, many are asking which materials offer the best pro...