Tag: coronavirus
Omicron doesn’t hold back millions of pilgrims expected at Hindu festival
In India, a gigantic Hindu festival is taking place these days in the region of Bengal, in the east of the country, called Ganga Sagar Mela. Millions of pilgrims must…
Two cannabis compounds effective against Covid-19?
Cannabis produces secondary metabolites of great interest to scientists. Among the best known is CBD. At the University of Oregon, a team tested the antiviral properties of two cannabinoids, CBDA…
Boris Johnson’s apology after revelations unconvincing
In the United Kingdom, calls for the resignation are increasing against Boris Johnson. The British Prime Minister had to apologize to Parliament on Wednesday, January 12, after the press revealed…
National Education in the street against Covid-19 protocols
Strike throughout France within the National Education. They express their dissatisfaction with the management of the Covid-19 crisis in schools, colleges and high schools, after a chaotic return to school.…
Covid: Does cannabis really prevent coronavirus transmission?
Does the cannabis plant, the main ingredient of marijuana, really protect against coronavirus transmission? Researchers in the USA argue that some components of cannabis prevent the transmission of coronavirus. However,…
Omicron: 50% less risk of being hospitalized compared to Delta
A study was conducted in the United States, during a period of mixed circulation of the Delta and Omicron variants. It shows that cases of suspected infection with Omicron are…
The contradictions of the energy transition
The electric car market experienced spectacular growth in Europe last year (2021): 1.2 million 100% electric cars and 1 million plug-in hybrids were sold. But to make electric car batteries,…
false passes and big risks
In France, this Wednesday, January 12, the Senate adopted at first reading the bill establishing the vaccination pass. Once this text comes into force, a negative test will no longer…
a historic support plan for some 2,000 artists
In Ireland, the Minister of Culture has just announced a new support plan: by spring, around 2,000 artists will receive a basic income for three years. The aim is to…
Covid-19 in Spain: the price of self-tests down for better accessibility
After much procrastination, the socialist government of Pedro Sanchez has decided to regulate the price of antigenic tests. The news is greeted as positive by the pharmaceutical sector, consumer associations…