England to offer Covid jab to five to 11-year-olds
But the rollout will be “non-urgent”, with a focus on parental choice, the government says. Source link
Day: 16 February 2022
Start-ups working for debris management in outer space: Minister
An official statement quoted the minister as saying that joint working groups were being set up between science departments and line ministries to speed up identification of the scientific applications for proposals and problems faced by them. Start-ups in the space sector are working on software solutions for debris management in outer space, Science & … Read more
Lassa fever: NHS services in the East of England hit as staff isolate
Services at two hospitals are affected as staff who were in contact with Lassa fever patients isolate. Source link
Banks explore option of setting up panel to advise them on loan recast
Banks are exploring the possibility of setting up an ‘expert committee’ to advise them on restructuring of loans for providing additional comfort to the sanctioning authorities while making decisions, concerned over recent allegations of mismanagement in restructuring of non-performing loan accounts. “The proposed mechanism could cover the cases for restructuring both under standard and non … Read more
Third Transplant Patient Cured of HIV Marks Important Firsts
Feb. 16, 2022 — This week’s news that a third person has been “cured” of HIV through a unique transplant of stem cells has given hope for a larger-scale way to beat back the HIV epidemic that has plagued the world for decades. But while this case is certainly cause for celebration, experts involved in … Read more
FY22 current account deficit faces mild upside risk: Acuite Ratings
India’s FY22 current account deficit faces mild upside risk from high commodity prices, said Acuite Ratings & Research. The wider merchandise trade deficits pulled India’s Q2FY22 current account into the negative territory. The current account swung into negative territory with a deficit of $9.6 billion in Q2FY22 from a surplus of $6.6 billion in the … Read more
The New Secret Chicken Recipe? Animal Cells.
The breast I ate came from tissue that had grown short meat fibers and had been pressed into plastic molds to approximate the size and shape of a small boneless breast. It had less chew but much more flavor than a typical grocery-store breast. The biggest difference was how the meat reacted in a pan. … Read more
Colorado Students to Hear from NASA Astronauts Aboard Space Station
Students from Colorado will have an opportunity this week to hear from a NASA astronaut aboard the International Space Station. Source link
Indian economy on revival despite unsettling global developments, RBI paper says
India has witnessed recovery in economic activity, striking a path that is diverging from global developments even as its rural demand slackening, Reserve Bank of India said in its monthly bulletin. The manufacturing and services remain in expansion with optimism on demand parameters and uptick in consumer and business confidence, RBI said in a note … Read more
Nintendo Is Closing Wii U, 3DS Digital Stores In 2023
The Wii U and 3DS eShops will close next year. Sarah Tew/CNET If you want to download any digital games into your Nintendo Wii U or 3DS, you’d better do so soon. The Japanese company on Tuesday revealed that you’ll no longer be able to make purchases on its old console and handhelds’ eShops from … Read more