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+ Covid-19 vaccine (Photo: Unsplash)Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute in London discovered that a specific part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein – the virus that causes Covid-19 – is a good target to get a vaccine dose against many coronaviruses and their possible variants. The discovery represents a promising step forward in the development of a universal vaccine. Know more In the new study, the researchers investigated whether antibodies to the so-called “S2 subunit” of the spike protein neutralized other coronaviruses as well. After Sars-CoV-2 S2 vaccination, mice developed antibodies capable of neutralizing multiple coronaviruses, according to the report.…

The From this Thursday, television cameras will be allowed to enter trials in the UK. But only a few minutes in each case. According to British channel SkyNews, television broadcast time will be limited to the judge handing down the sentence and explaining the reasons for it, with a time interval to avoid violent or abusive reactions on the part of the accused. The first televised sentence in the country will be at the Central Criminal Court, known as the Old Bailey, in London. Ben Oliver, 25, will be on trial after he pleaded guilty to manslaughter against his elderly…

Candidates clash over UK economy Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, the two candidates for the Conservative Party leadership, clashed in a televised debate over issues such as the economy or hiring Boris Johnson. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, the two candidates for the Conservative Party leadership, clashed in a televised debate over issues such as the economy or hiring Boris Johnson. Economy Truss called the government’s decision to raise taxes “abstractionist” before Sunak’s resignation, warning that paying off the…

Researchers at the Natural History Museum in England have discovered more than 30 new species on the coast. According to The Guardian, those responsible used a remotely operated vehicle to collect the species from the valley plains of the Clarion-Clipperton region in the central Pacific. Previously, species in this area were studied only from photographs. The study, published in the journal Zookeys, found that “the region is rich in species.” Of the 55 specimens recovered, 48 were of different species. According to the British newspaper, the animals found included “segmented worms, vertebrates from the same family such…

Those who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in the UK can apply for a full scholarship Chevening Scholarship WebsiteOn the 2nd of August. The initiative offers scholarships to Brazilian students and students from 159 countries. The scholarship is for Master’s degree with a duration of one year. The program covers round-trip airfare, tuition fees and university administration fees. Students receive monthly payments for personal expenses. The initiative covers the cost of issuing a visa to the United Kingdom and financial assistance to set up in the country. The selection…

Queen Meghan Markle has invited Prince Harry and the couple’s two children, Archie and Lilibet, to spend a few weeks with her until the end of the Northern Hemisphere’s summer, which lasts until September this year.Sources told The Sun that the Sussexes were invited to meet him at Balmoral, where he travels every summer. “Staff have been told to expect a full roster of royals, including Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilybet,” a source said.Since Meghan and Harry stepped down from their duties in early 2020, Meghan and Harry have only visited the British Royal Family once, in…

As with electric cars, the normal rules don’t apply. If you want a faster Cupra Barn, you don’t really want this, more expensive version. Instead, you want the 228hp e-boost version with a smaller battery. Light weight, you see. However, with a huge battery (77kWh usable), this particular Born e-Boost has a very long range. The theory is 305-340 miles, and in the real world it goes into the 200s, so it’s a bit ahead of cars like the Kia e-Niro. Being sporty, the Cupra gets more power than its sibling, the Volkswagen ID3. At 228bhp and 229lb ft it…

France ‘stabs’ Britain over travel chaos in Dover, ‘suggests’ UK should ask EU to join Schengen area Ferry operator DFDS told passengers there were “queues of around an hour” for French border controls and to “allow at least 120 minutes before departure to clear all controls”. #bodover – There are queues at the entrance to the port of Dover. It currently takes around 45 – 60 minutes to clear passport control. Allow extra time on your trip if possible, and be sure that if you miss your ferry trip you will be on the next one — P&O Ferries Updates…

Covid-19 infections in the UK have increased by around 7%, with the continued increase still being driven by the new Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants. Hospitalization numbers continue to rise, with early signs of increased intensive care admissions among the elderly. A total of 3.8 million people in private households are estimated to have received it in the week to 14 July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). In the previous week, there were around 3.3 million cases across the UK. This is the highest estimate for total infections since late April, but is…

Ever since he set foot in a Christmas fair in Birmingham, England in 2017, things haven’t been good for 46-year-old Englishman Tyrone Brades. At that point, the man decided to eat a ham sandwich at one of the stalls on site. Shortly after, he developed convulsions, fever, vomiting, and diarrhea.According to Tyrone’s defense, the sandwich he bought was contaminated with salmonella. After the man consulted a doctor and prescribed medication, the vital symptoms disappeared after five weeks. However, one thing persisted: gas incontinence. Tyrone can’t stop the farts that have created so much trouble and embarrassment in his life.For this…