[ad_1] TOKYO (Reuters) – In the global quest for coronavirus treatments, a Japanese antiviral drug known as Avigan has won applause from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and $ 128 million (£ 104.2 million) in government funding. But it is not the only game in town. Camostat, a 35-year-old pancreatitis drug …
Read More »Leak of virus from Wuhan lab impossible, says biosafety lab chief
[ad_1] BEIJING (China Daily / ANN): A senior researcher at the biosafety lab and virology institute in Wuhan, Hubei province, said that strict security protocols have made it impossible for a virus to escape from the lab. “Our lab not only has a high level of biosafety infrastructure, we also …
Read More »U.S. tells Iran to send plane so Washington can deport 11 Iranian nationals
[ad_1] WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States urged Tehran on Monday to send a charter plane to take home 11 Iranian nationals whom Washington wants to deport, and accused the Islamic Republic of stalling the repatriation process. “We have 11 of your citizens who are illegal aliens who we have …
Read More »Slap on the wrist for the VIPs, but a victory for rakyat
[ad_1] YOUR OPINION The | “If we had not persisted, no action would have been taken against them.” MCO Offense: Zahid’s daughter, her husband pleaded guilty, fined RM800 each Vijay47: The daughter of Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was charged in court, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to a RM800 …
Read More »Borrowers must inform banks about consent-Tengku Zafrul
[ad_1] PUTRAJAYA: Borrowers and customers who want to continue the six-month moratorium must inform their respective banks of their consent through the platforms designated by the banks, said Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz (pix). Although the moratorium is automatic from April 1, the consent of the borrowers …
Read More »Fund managers to keep on investing
[ad_1] HOW the investment landscape has changed since February. As Malaysia enters Day 53 of the movement control order (MCO), uncertainty and fear still permeates the economy. Over the past few weeks, the market has started hearing of businesses, particularly hotels, ceasing operations. Most analysts have downgraded corporate earnings this …
Read More »Covid-19 MyTrace app data was saved to phone, not government servers, says Khairy
[ad_1] PETALING JAYA: Data collected by the MyTrace app used to track Covid-19 contacts is saved only on the phone and not on government servers, says Khairy Jamaluddin (Photo). The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) said that the authorities would publish the source code of the application soon …
Read More »Strange bare spots on the moon reveal a possibly active lunar tectonic system
[ad_1] Infrared (top left) and other images from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed strange, bare places where the omnipresent moon dust is missing. The spots suggest an active tectonic process. Credit: NASA Strange points scattered on the near side of the Moon, where the bedrock is visibly exposed, are evidence …
Read More »NASA equips Perseverance rover with advanced lenses to explore Mars- Technology News, Firstpost
[ad_1] FP TrendsMay 06, 2020 09:35:45 IST In an attempt to fully explore Mars, the NASA space agency has equipped its Perseverance rover with the most advanced pair of “eyes”. NASA aims to study the geological features of the Jezero crater via Rover Perseverance. Mastcam-Z, located at the head of …
Read More »The final 2020 supermoon is set to adorn the UK skies
[ad_1] The final supermoon of the year will rise in the sky on Thursday. The full moon in May is also known as the “flower moon,” which means the flowers that bloom during the month. Other names include the hare moon, the corn planting moon, and the milk moon, according …
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