Within the next decade, the novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 could become little more than a nuisance, causing no more than common cold-like coughs and sniffles.
Will COVID-19 Eventually Become Just a Seasonal Nuisance?
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White Roofs and More Green Areas Would Mitigate the Effects of Heat Waves in Cities
The frequency and intensity of heat waves in cities is increasing due to climate change, with a great negative impact on the health and mortality rates of the population.
Scientists Discover Gene Signature Responsible For Plaque-Eating Microglia in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and is characterised by the build-up of amyloid plaques in the brain.
Five Years After Fort McMurray Fire, Researchers Warn of Wildfire Risk From Peatlands
Five years after the disastrous wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alta., researchers are warning that the complex role of peatlands, a factor critical to projecting the risk and behaviour of future fires, is missing from the forecasting model.
NOAA Predicts Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season.
Earthquake Creates Ecological Opportunity
A University of Otago study has revealed how earthquake upheaval has affected New Zealand’s coastal species.
