For the first time, the medical experts from Canada and the United States tested the vaccine developed against Ebola on humans. The vaccine they were working on for several years was named VSV-EBOV. NewLink Genetics Corporation, which develops Bio-pharmacological agents ...
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Giant bird-eating spider found in South American tropics
While searching for grasshoppers in the forests of Guyana on the northeast coast of South America, the entomologist Piotr Naskrecki from Poland suddenly ran into a giant spider in the jungle. First, the scientist suggested that it was an opossum, ...
Read More »Stylish mom Beyoncé shows her daughter
Beyoncé is rightly awarded the status of the main fashionista. She and her entire family, including a two-year baby, demonstrate impeccable street style. They delight their fans with stylish clothes of famous designers. Little Blue Ivy, who doesn't mind wearing ...
Read More »Thought transfer from brain to brain
According to the research, scientists were able to make a sensational conclusion – people can communicate by thought. The "collocutors" were located in different parts of the planet. A person who was conveying his thought were in France, and the ...
Read More »Scotland plans on new referendum on independence
Scotland can hold a new referendum on independence if people want it. This statement was made today by Nicola Sturgeon designated as the head of the Scottish National Party. "I believe today as strongly as I ever have, perhaps more ...
Read More »Apple ready to launch “smart” Apple Watch
Referring to its sources, DigiTimes reported that at the first phase the American manufacturer would order the component units for 30-40 million watches. Experts say that this figure looks pretty brave, especially due to not too high demand for similar ...
Read More »Ebola vaccine available in 2015
It was announced by David Nabarro, Senior UN System Coordinator for Ebola Virus Disease. According to him, currently there are tested two vaccines that have sufficiently good prospects to fight Ebola, joinfo.ua reports. If experimental drugs pass all tests, in ...
Read More »Spain allowed recognition of Palestinian state
Spain may recognize the Palestinian Autonomy as a state. It is reported by El Pais with reference to the head of the Spanish Foreign Ministry José García-Margallo y Marfil. Speaking in the Parliament, the minister said that the decision on ...
Read More »Duchess of Cambridge expressed support for young athletes
Despite weakness and a strong toxicosis, pregnant Duchess of Cambridge continues to lead an active lifestyle, attending various events. Kate Middleton in suede boots and a dark dress visited the charity center for training promising young athletes for Olympic and ...
Read More »India: doctor accused of sterilized women deaths is arrested
Indian police have arrested a surgeon suspected of involvement in the death of 13 women who died after sterilization procedure. It is reported by The Hindustan Times. Police said that 59-year-old doctor R.K. Gupta was arrested 70 kilometers from the ...
Read More »New York City police will not arrest for a joint
NYPD will stop arresting people who have a small amount of marijuana. It is reported by Reuters with reference to Police Commissioner Bill Bratton. As reported, last year, the New York City police detained about 29 thousand men for marijuana ...
Read More »European Parliament ratifies Association Agreement with Moldova
At the plenary session on November 13, the European Parliament ratified the Association Agreement between the EU and Moldova. It was reported on the website of the European Parliament. 529 MEPs out of the 751 supported the ratification. June 27, ...
Read More »U.S. will review strategy of fight with “Islamic state”
U.S. President Barack Obama asked his aides in the field of national security to review the strategy to combat the terrorist organization "Islamic state" (IS). It was reported by the TV channel CNN. According to the channel, recently there were ...
Read More »Second death from Ebola in Mali
The Malian authorities have confirmed the second death from Ebola, euronews reports. A nurse died on Tuesday evening. The hospital in Bamako, where she worked as a nurse is closed for quarantine. The first case was documented in October, when ...
Read More »Spain urges Catalonia to seek constitutional reform instead of independence
On Wednesday, November 12, Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy urged the government of Catalonia to seek constitutional reforms to resolve their political problems with Madrid, but ruled out the possibility of negotiations about the referendum on the independence of Catalonia, ...
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