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Journal retracts study that promoted hydroxychloroquine as Covid treatment

18 December at 23:25 PM, via The Guardian

Paper published in International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents in 2020 withdrawn by Dutch publisher Elsevier

A controversial study that promoted hydroxychloroquine, an antimalarial drug, as a treatment for Covid-19 has officially been withdrawn.

On Tuesday, Elsevier, a Dutch academic publishing company which owns the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents, issued the retraction of the...

Nasa astronauts stuck in space since June face further delay

18 December at 19:45 PM, via The Guardian

Return pushed back to late March, stretching mission that was supposed to last eight days to more than nine months

The two Nasa astronauts who have been stuck in space since June because of technical issues will have to remain at the International Space Station even longer – stretching a mission that was originally supposed to last only eight days to more than nine months.

On Tuesday, Nasa...

News24 Business | Pokemon is back with a hit new gaming app

18 December at 19:08 PM, via News24

With over 60 million downloads and an estimated $180 million in revenue since late October, a new Pokemon mobile game app is enjoying worldwide success as the latest incarnation of the hit Nintendo-owned franchise.

New York state resident finds complete mastodon jaw beneath lawn

18 December at 18:14 PM, via The Guardian

Jaw found in Scotchtown, Orange county, is latest notable discovery from ice age-era animal in the region

A New York state resident has found a complete mastodon jaw just below the surface of their lawn, after spotting two large teeth protruding from the ground.

Mastodons roamed the US north-east during the Pleistocene epoch, and there have been several notable mastodon discoveries in the...

Ancient bones shed new light on debate over origins of syphilis

18 December at 18:00 PM, via The Guardian

Study finds 9,000-year-old remains in Americas hold genomes of bacteria family that causes disease

After the French king Charles VIII invaded Italy in 1494, an unknown and disfiguring disease erupted in the army camps and duly spread across Europe when the men returned to their homelands the following year.

The epidemic is regarded as the first historical account of syphilis, but where the...

Leadership changes at MTN Group

18 December at 16:13 PM, via ITWeb

The telco announces key leadership changes aimed at addressing succession and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy.

19 Thoughtful Gifts for Your Coworkers (2024)

18 December at 15:02 PM, via Wired

You see them every single day (almost). Our curated guide features personalized gifts for every office personality, from the foodies to the minimalists.

Solly Malatsi seeks legal muscle

18 December at 14:51 PM, via TechCentral

Communications minister Solly Malatsi is seeking a legal adviser to help steer his course through a highly litigious sector.

Volvo EX90 Review: A Luxurious Tech-Heavy Ride

18 December at 14:30 PM, via Wired

The electric SUV, the flagship of the Swedish brand, is the most connected and safe car Volvo has ever made. There’s so much to like, but we also have a few gripes.

Microsoft lifts lid on 2025 AI predictions

18 December at 14:14 PM, via ITWeb

In 2025, a new generation of artificial intelligence-powered agents will do more – even handle sophisticated tasks on behalf of users, says Microsoft.

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