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Space 14 September 2020 By Leah Crane Phosphine, a gas that is produced on Earth only by biological processes, has been spotted in the atmosphere of VenusJAXA / ISAS / Akatsuki Project Team A team of researchers have used two of the biggest telescopes on Earth to find signs of phosphine gas on Venus –…

At least three people this week were infected with COVID-19 a second time, throwing into question what we know about immunity to the deadly virus. While reinfections have been reported in the past, including some in South Korea in May, it later emerged that the cases were likely a result of false positives during testing.…

The 17 policemen found themselves homeless and with no possessions when a fire destroyed their barracks.The blaze was caused by loadshedding, according to Eastern Cape Transport, Safety and Liaison MEC Weziwe Tikana-Gxotiwe.The business community has responded with donations for the policemen. Donations are pouring in for 17 Lusikisiki police officers who were left with nothing but the…

By Michael Le Page One of the first volunteers takes part in the South African Oxford vaccine trialSIPHIWE SIBEKO/POOL/AFP via Getty Images An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed at the University of Oxford produces the hoped for immune responses in people. Even though it isn’t yet clear if this means the vaccine will prevent infections, the…

“When the spores find their way to a jelly or a jam that’s not stored well, they’re really happy.” Yum? Photo: Getty Images Sqirl is a restaurant in Los Angeles that is best known as a place where beautiful California people and tourists from Brooklyn have brunch. They do sorrel pesto brown rice bowls. They…