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'Virus always has mutation as a weapon': Scientists warn against lifting lockdown too soon

The scientists say easing restrictions too soon could allow more sinister versions of the virus to escape and seed a new outbreak.

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' You can only do so much talking' - Has COVID destroyed dating?

Dating apps may be enjoying a boom, but the love lives of singles are suffering in lockdown.

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Okta launches its new open-source design system with a focus on accessibility

Identity and access management service Okta today launched its new design system, both for its own corporate and brand use, but also as an open-source project under the Apache 2.0 license. The Odyssey

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Single-shot COVID vaccine from Johnson & Johnson 85% effective

Unlike other jabs, which require two doses several weeks apart, the J&J shot is administered in a single injection.

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UK students create 3D-printed coral structures that could rebuild world's damaged reefs

Scientists hope they can then attach live coral to 3D-printed backbones, before placing them in the ocean to grow new reefs.

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Google threatens to block search engine in Australia if forced to pay for news

Both Google and social media giant Facebook are fighting government plans to make tech giants pay for news content.

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Gary Numan: 'One of my songs got over a million streams - I got £37'

Sky News speaks to Gary Numan about artist revenue from streaming as a Parliamentary inquiry looks into the economics.

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How long are you 'immune' if you've had COVID - and are you still a risk to others?

Scientists will continue to follow thousands of UK health workers to see if the protection against the virus lasts even longer.

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COVID-19 vaccine rollout may be delayed - with IT system 'failing constantly'

An official says the problem may explain why the government struggled to publish vaccination figures until Wednesday.

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Why beer and crisps could be secret weapons in the battle to tackle climate change

Beer manufacturing usually produces a high level of carbon dioxide, but a new technique will harness and turn it into plant food.

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Revolut lets businesses accept online payments

Fintech startup Revolut is launching its own acquiring solution. With this move, the company is competing directly with Stripe, Adyen, Braintree or Checkout.com. This is an in-house product and not ju

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Two million more Moderna jabs secured as new vaccine minister appointed

Doses of the jab 95%-effective jab could begin in the Spring, but it has yet to be approved by the UK regulator.

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Link between spreadsheet blunder and 1,500 COVID deaths dismissed as 'misleading'

Researchers claims the error "likely propelled England to a different stage of COVID-19 spread" at the start of the second wave.

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Google rolls out iOS widgets for Gmail, Drive and Fit; says Calendar and Chrome coming soon

Google has updated its flagship iPhone apps with support for home screen widgets, a new feature of iOS 14. The company announced today it’s rolling out new widgets for Gmail, Google Drive, Googl

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UK-developed nasal spray 'protects against COVID and stops transmission'

Researchers say the spray protects against COVID-19 and can also prevent the virus being passed from person to person.

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Oxford vaccine produces strong immune response in older adults, early results show

Some 560 healthy adult volunteers took part in the phase two trials, where they were given two doses of the vaccine, or a placebo.

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Mouthwash can kill COVID-19 within 30 seconds, study finds

Oral rinses containing 0.07% of the ingredient cetylpyridinium chloride show "promising signs" of reducing COVID-19.