Coronavirus detected in bats shows resistance to vaccines

Coronavirus detected in bats shows resistance to vaccines

Story at a glance Researchers are studying the coronavirus in animals to get an understanding of what is circulating in animal populations. One study finds a bat coronavirus can enter human cells. In laboratory tests, it was also able to resist antibodies from SARS-CoV-2. The World Health Organization’s Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in May that … Read more

All Marilyn Monroe movies are exploitative. But Blonde shows you inside her vagina

All Marilyn Monroe movies are exploitative. But Blonde shows you inside her vagina

Blonde, the new Netflix film from Andrew Dominik, adds as much nuance to the idea of Marilyn Monroe as can be gleaned from a gynaecological exam. The bombshell movie star has long been established as a tragic figure, a woman who was abused by Hollywood studios, her husband Joe DiMaggio and, as a child, her … Read more

Continuing COVID craziness shows it was never about the science

Continuing COVID craziness shows it was never about the science

The pandemic is essentially over, right? For some, yes. For others, not so much. It was only June when unvaccinated Canadians were finally allowed to leave the country, for reasons unclear to anyone. The vaccine doesn’t prevent transmission, so how did it make sense to keep the unvaccinated behind the frozen curtain? It didn’t. But … Read more

Kate and William’s body language shows couple’s ‘strength’

Kate and William’s body language shows couple’s ‘strength’

The body language expert said the arms down gesture is “practical as well as part of their charisma” and similar to how Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip used to behave in public. Judi explained: “Everyone knows their status as a close and successful couple and it is important they appear non-exclusive in terms of meeting … Read more

Study shows possible link between fake sweeteners and heart disease, diabetes

Study shows possible link between fake sweeteners and heart disease, diabetes

Naturally sweet fruit is the ideal substitute for foods high in sugar, according to Dr. Katie Page, an associate professor of medicine at USC. Fake sweeteners might not be a suitable substitute for sugar and could even have harmful effects on a person’s health. According to NBC News, a study by Mathilde Touvier, research director … Read more