Antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 immune proteins that occur naturally in llamas
London, Aug 15 (HNA) – Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco have developed a cheap, potent aerosol antiviral against SARS-CoV-2 inspired by “nanobodies,” antibody-like immune proteins that…
Russell Crowe donates to restaurant destroyed in Beirut explosion
London, Aug 15 (HNA) – New Zealand-born Australian actor Russell Crowe has made a large donation to repair a restaurant destroyed in the Beirut blast, saying it was on behalf…
Got pain? Your Neanderthal genes could be responsible
London, Aug 12 (HNA) – Neanderthals are often viewed as tough and resilient, enduring harsh weather conditions and facing off against dangerous prehistoric animals. But our extinct close relatives may…
Russian Covid-19 vaccine to enter circulation on January 1
Londra, August 11 (HNA) – Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine will be available to “the civilian population” as of January 1, 2021, Moscow’s Health Ministry announced on Tuesday. Health Minister Mikhail Murashko…
Fed announces individual large bank capital requirements
Washington, Aug 11 (HNA) – Following its stress tests earlier this year, the Federal Reserve Board on Monday announced individual large bank capital requirements, which will be effective on October…
EU: We urge member states to intensify their support to Lebanon
London, August 7 (HNA) – “We urge member states to intensify their support to Lebanon” said European Council President Charles Michel and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to…
First certified electric plane takes off in Switzerland
The world’s first certified aircraft powered by electricity has completed its maiden flight in western Switzerland reports Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, SBC. The two-seater Pipistrel Velis Electro is mainly used for…
UN warns world faces ‘generational catastrophe’ over school closures
UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, warned on Tuesday that the world faces a “generational catastrophe” because of school closures amid the coronavirus pandemic and said that getting students safely back…
Russia’s “mass vaccination” plan raises international concern
London, August 3 (HNA) – Russia plans to launch a nationwide vaccination campaign in October with a coronavirus vaccine that has yet to complete clinical trials, raising international concern about…