Saturday 18 June 2022

CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5

U.S. health advisers on Saturday recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers—the last group without the shots.

In a parched land, Iraqi gazelles dying of hunger

Gazelles at an Iraqi wildlife reserve are dropping dead from hunger, making them the latest victims in a country where climate change is compounding hardships after years of war.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/in-a-parched-land-iraqi-gazelles-dying-of-hunger

Europe braces for blistering June weekend heat

France, Spain and other western European nations braced on Saturday for a sweltering June weekend that is set to break records and sparked concern about forest fires and the effects of climate change.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/europe-braces-for-blistering-june-weekend-heat

No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport

There is a new sight on the streets of Havana: increasing numbers of electric vehicles whizzing among the old American cars so emblematic of the Cuban capital.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/no-petrol-no-cars-cubans-turn-to-electric-transport

Seaweed and 3D printers: Chile's innovative approach to feeding kids

Some dehydrated "cochayuyo" seaweed, some instant mashed potatoes and hot water: these are the ingredients for a nutritious menu of 3D printed food that nutritional experts in Chile hope will revolutionize the food market, particularly for children.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/seaweed-and-3d-printers-chiles-innovative-approach-to-feeding-kids

Verizon, AT&T delay some 5G service over airlines' concerns

Federal regulators say Verizon and AT&T will delay part of their 5G rollout near airports to give airlines more time to ensure that equipment on their planes is safe from interference from the wireless signals, but the airline industry is not happy about the deal.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-technology-news/verizon-at-t-delay-some-5g-service-over-airlines-concerns

41 dead, millions stranded as floods hit Bangladesh, India

Monsoon storms in Bangladesh and India have killed at least 41 people and unleashed devastating floods that left millions of others stranded, officials said Saturday.

source https://www.lifetechnology.com/blogs/life-technology-science-news/41-dead-millions-stranded-as-floods-hit-bangladesh-india

White House: Florida doctors can order under-5 COVID shots

Florida doctors will be able to order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government, the White House said Friday, after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state would not order and distribute the shots in the state.