WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The sun appears to be far less active than similar stars in terms of brightness variations caused by sunspots and other phenomena – a “boring” personality, according to scientists, that may not be a bad thing for us Earthlings. FILE PHOTO: A medium-sized (M2) solar flare and a coronal mass ejection (CME)
Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson applauds outside 10 Downing Street during the Clap for our Carers campaign in support of the NHS, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in London, Britain, April 30, 2020. REUTERS/Hannah McKay LONDON (Reuters) – Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined in a nationwide round of applause on Thursday to
NEW YORK (Reuters) – When the COVID-19 crisis hit, a Girl Scout troop in central New York thought it might have to scrap its group bird-counting trip altogether. Jordan Miller, 11, birdwatches in her back yard in Manlius, New York, U.S., April 25, 2020 after her Girl Scout troop’s group outing to a New York
ZURICH (Reuters) – Researchers in Switzerland have been able to detect the new corovarirus at even low concentrations in wastewater, offering a potential early warning system for flareups in infections as countries emerge from emergency lockdowns. Should the system work, sewage samples could let public health officials see a resurgence of COVID-19 infections earlier than
(Reuters) – Global smartphone production is expected to slump a record 16.5% to 287 million phones in the June quarter from a year earlier as the coronavirus pandemic muzzles demand, TrendForce said here despite supply chains resuming after weeks of shutdown. FILE PHOTO: A shopper holds a cell phone during the shopping season, ‘El Buen
LONDON (Reuters) – Economic lockdowns brought on by the coronavirus pandemic look set to cut global energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions by record amounts, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Thursday. FILE PHOTO: An excavator of German utility RWE stands in the open-cast brown coal mine of Garzweiler west of Cologne, Germany, January
FILE PHOTO: Britain’s Secretary of State of Justice Robert Buckland is seen outside Downing Street in London, Britain, March 3, 2020. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls LONDON (Reuters) – British businesses should not ignore the lockdown rules for pubs and restaurants to stay closed, Britain’s justice minister Robert Buckland said on Thursday, when asked about a plan by
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The huge African predator Spinosaurus spent much of its life in the water, propelled by a paddle-like tail while hunting large fish – a “river monster,” according to scientists, that showed that some dinosaurs invaded the aquatic realm. Tools lie at the excavation site of Spinosauru in the Kem Kem region of
FILE PHOTO: A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California U.S. November 7, 2017. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson (Reuters) – Microsoft Corp (MSFT.O) reported quarterly revenue above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, boosted by higher usage from its online app Teams collaboration and higher demand for the Windows operating system as millions shelter and work from
SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil plans to deploy its armed forces to fight deforestation and fires in the Amazon jungle, Vice President Hamilton Mourão said on Wednesday, in an effort protect the world’s largest rainforest where destruction has surged since last year. FILE PHOTO: Smoke billows from a fire in an area of the Amazon
(Reuters) – As families around the world endure the COVID-19 lockdown and deal with bored children testing their patience, British cyclist Pete Mitchell found an innovative way to keep a toddler entertained while getting his daily workout done. Athletes have been forced to find unconventional ways to stay fit during the coronavirus restrictions with no
LONDON (Reuters) – One of the world’s largest lunar meteorites goes on private sale at Christie’s on Thursday, valued at 2 million pounds ($2.49 million). An undated picture shows a moon rock in unknown location. CHRISTIE’S IMAGES LTD/Handout via REUTERS The moon rock, weighing over 13.5 kg, was probably struck off the surface of the
FILE PHOTO: Aker Solutions flag flutters next to their headquarters in Fornebu, Norway, June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins OSLO (Reuters) – Norwegian engineering company Aker Solutions has had its carbon-capture technology approved for use at Norcem’s cement plant in Brevik, it said on Wednesday. The Brevik plant is part Norway’s larger plan to capture CO2
LONDON/SYDNEY (Reuters) – World shares eked out slim gains on Wednesday, with optimism over economies easing coronavirus lockdowns and oil prices clawing back ground leavened by caution over corporate earnings. FILE PHOTO: The London Stock Exchange Group offices are seen in the City of London, Britain, December 29, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville MSCI world equity index
LONDON (Reuters) – If you are going to be stuck under lockdown, there are worse places to end up than a spacious pub with free beer on tap. Dominic Townsend and Steve Pond enjoy a pint of beer behind the bar at The Prince, a pub they share an apartment above and say are lucky
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Google is seen in Davos, Switzerland Januar 20, 2020. Picture taken January 20, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann (Reuters) – Google parent Alphabet Inc (GOOGL.O) beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter revenue on Tuesday, recording 13% growth even as companies drastically slashed spending during the coronavirus crisis. Revenue rose to $41.2 billion
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