Science News

• SAGE: Next Covid variant could kill one in three people
  
  Research presented to the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (SAGE) today warned a future strain could be as deadly as MERS - which kill 35 per cent of infected people - could be on the way.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Modellers warned Covid cases could soar to '1million per week' ahead of July 19 'Freedom Day'
  
  A statement of 'concerns' from the Scientific Pandemic Influenza Group on Modelling (SPI-M) subgroup revealed that modellers thought Britain may have to reverse the lifting of restrictions.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• New deadlier COVID variant that could kill one in three infected people 'a realistic possibility', SAGE warns
  
  The emergence of a new COVID variant with a similar death rate to MERS, which kills one in three infected people, is a "realistic possibility", the government's scientific advisers have warned.
  Sky News.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Twist Bioscience (TWST) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy?
  
  Twist Bioscience (TWST) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
  Zacks.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• Bio-Rad (BIO) Q2 Earnings Top Estimates, 2021 View Raised
  
  Strength in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics segments during the second quarter drove Bio-Rad (BIO) revenues.
  Zacks.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• The Science And Technology Of Growing Young
  
  The field of longevity biotechnology is rapidly evolving and new advances are being published every day. The new book by the venture capitalist and longevity enthusiast, Sergey Young provides a good summary of this rapidly emerging field.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• International Space Station knocked out of position as new Russian science lab malfunctions
  
  The International Space Station has been knocked out of position after a Russian science lab malfunctioned.
  Sky News.  Friday, 30 Jul 2021.
• How To Innovate Like A Scientist
  
  Scientific advances happen more quickly through strategic partnerships. Follow these guidelines to help your partnerships accelerate your organization's success.
  Forbes.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Russian Module Docks With International Space Station After 14-Year Delay
  
  A Russian space-laboratory module has successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), adding room for scientific experiments and living space after a 14-year delay.
  Radio Liberty.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Tucker Carlson: This isn't about the science, here's proof
  
  Tucker Carlson examines the evidence behind the CDC's new mask recommendations and highlights how their new guidance is all about power.
  Fox News.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• Pelosi calls Kevin McCarthy a "moron" for criticizing mask mandate
  
  The House GOP leader had claimed mask-wearing in the House was not based in science.
  CBS News.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Pelosi calls McCarthy a 'moron' after he says House mask mandate doesn't follow science
  
  House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy a "moron" Wednesday when asked about his comment that mask mandates for vaccinated people are against the science.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 28 Jul 2021.
• Are you an engineer? This Google Program Can Boost Your Cloud Career
  
  The Grow with Google for Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program, trains female engineers to increase their chances of career success in the growing cloud industry.
  Entrepreneur.  Tuesday, 27 Jul 2021.
• Scientists Extract 15,000-Year-Old Viruses From Tibetan Glacier
  
  Researchers say the ancient pathogens are unlikely to cause humans any harm, but 28 out of the 33 viruses found are new to science
  Smithsonian.  Monday, 26 Jul 2021.
• Garland ISD Offers Program for Students to Train to Become Firefighters
  
  Garland ISD is offering students the opportunity to graduate from high school with a diploma, an associate's degree and a certification in fire science through a partnership with the city's fire department.
  NBC.  Friday, Jul 23 2021.

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