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Allergies in Finland: Immunotherapy can improve the quality of life of pollen allergy sufferers
Immunotherapy can provide long-term relief for those who suffer from the uncomfortable and bothersome symptoms of pollen allergy. Some patients are even completely asymptomatic. For many others, symptoms improve significantly, reducing the need for medication and improving their quality of life. The benefits of this treatment can last for several years after the treatment ends. […]
China calls for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
Pentagon – China hopes there will be a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine and urges Russia and Ukraine to come to the table for peace talks, China’s foreign minister told his Ukrainian counterpart in a phone call on Thursday. China’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Qin Gang told Dmytro Kuleba that […]
The Icelandic language is more important in Iceland than English
“The Ladies’ School” is the English translation of Kvennaskólinn. The English name appears on the school sign above the Icelandic name. The school is located at Thorvaldsensstræti. On another building that houses (among other things) the Nasa nightclub, we also see English before Icelandic. This led to a lot of discussion on the Málspjall Facebook […]
Jodie Foster fascinated by Smámunasafnið
Sigríður Rósa says the Hollywood star was impressed by the Smámunasafnið (Museum of Small Things) in Eyjafjörður. Jodie Foster spent a lot of time looking at the exhibition at the museum and talking. “It was an amazing experience to meet her as I have always been a huge fan of hers,” says Sigríður Rósa Sigurðardóttir, […]
Trials of the Finnish nasal Covid vaccine will begin at the end of this year
The vaccine may be on the market in 2025.
Another Earth-sized world in the planetary system discovered
But researchers needed an extra year of TESS observations to find TOI 700 e. “This is one of the few systems with multiple, small, habitable planets that we know of,” said. Emily Gilbert, a postdoctoral researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, who led the work. “This makes the TOI 700 system an […]
The study finds new cellular component important for the sense of smell
Stockholm [Sweden], January 8 (ANI): In the nerve cells that our noses use to detect smell, researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have found a previously unidentified cell component called an organelle. The discovery may stimulate more studies of the COVID-19 symptom of poor smell perception. – A prerequisite for finding a treatment for impaired […]
Researchers discover a new cell component with significance for the sense of smell
Stockholm [Sweden], January 4 (ANI): Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden have discovered a previously unknown cell component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to perceive smell. The discovery could lead to more research into impaired sense of smell, which is a common symptom of covid-19. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, have discovered a […]
Yearender: Xinhua’s Top 10 World News Events of 2022
BEIJING, Dec. 30 (Xinhua) — The following are the top 10 world news events of 2022 selected by Xinhua in chronological order: © Provided by Xinhua RCEP enters into force, sending a strong voice from Asia on integration The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) officially entered into force on January 1, marking the launch of […]
Seasonal flu passes the epidemic threshold in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — The flu season is in full force in Sweden and the number of new cases has increased dramatically in a week, local media reported on Friday. Influenza cases doubled between November 21 and 28, and the Public Health Agency now classifies it as a national epidemic, Dagens Nyheter (DN) reported. […]
Sweden reports increase in RSV infections
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 8 (Xinhua) — The current surge in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases in Sweden has already strained the capacity of at least one pediatric ward in the country, local media reported Thursday. – We are in the middle of a steep rise, a wave that has come earlier than it usually does, says […]
Experts warn of tough RSV season in Sweden
STOCKHOLM, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) — Swedish experts have warned of a tough respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season this winter in the country as the number of infections has increased recently. – Right now there are quite a few children being cared for with RSV, says Malin Ryd Rinder, head of the children’s intensive care unit […]
Nothing but a Korn Dog…you won’t deny me this time!
It was indeed a historic moment in human history when the NASA probe DART collided with the asteroid Dimorphos on September 27, altering its orbit. But no less historic than the tenth anniversary of the Copenhagen Conker Championship, which took place again at Charlie’s Bar on Pilestræde in the city center on Saturday 22 October. […]
Ukraine a testing ground for Western arms defense minister
Foreign weapon systems are compared against each other on the battlefield, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine during this […]
Ukraine is a testing ground for Western defense minister
Foreign weapon systems are compared against each other in real combat with Russia, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine […]
Ukraine is a test area for Western weapons, says the Minister of Defense
Foreign weapon systems are measured against each other in real combat with Russia, Aleksey Reznikov told the media The conflict in Ukraine gives Western arms manufacturers a chance to see which products will do best in a real fight against Russia, the country’s defense minister has said. “We have a combat test field in Ukraine […]
Agnes Wold: It’s good to get a cold virus every now and then
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, tackles contemporary health issues together with program manager Christer Lundberg Agnes Wold about viruses and colds This is how you avoid getting infected by a virus and if you catch a cold more easily when you have your period. Agnes also answers questions about nasal spray and fever, resolves […]
SpaceX ordered two European launches after Russian Soyuz ban
PARIS, France: The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced that Europe will order two rocket launches from Elon Musk’s US-based SpaceX, after the use of Russia’s Soyuz rockets was suspended due to the Ukraine war. The launches include the Euclid Space Telescope and the Hera probe, a follow-up mission to NASA’s DART spacecraft, and will […]
Live: Erdogan defends ties with Russia during talks with Putin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday defended Ankara’s booming trade ties with Moscow during a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Kazakhstan. The meeting between the two leaders, the fourth in three months, came as the US and EU apply renewed pressure on Turkey to comply with sanctions against Russia. Follow FRANCE […]
Exploration of Jupiter’s moon Europa is now possible
Professor John D. Cressler The Regents’ School of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and its students have been working with silicon-germanium heterojunction bipolar transistors (SiGe HBT) for decades and have discovered that they have unique advantages in extreme environments like Europa. “Because of the manufacturing process, these devices can survive extreme conditions without making any […]
The study describes how COVID-19 damages the brain
The authors found that the former group had reduced cortical thickness, which correlated with cognitive impairment and symptoms such as anxiety and depression. The authors analyzed brain samples from 26 people who had died of COVID-19 and found that samples taken from five of these individuals had tissue damage. Further analysis of damaged brain samples […]
Ashleigh Buhai wins AIG Women’s Open in playoff over In Gee Chun
Ashleigh Buhai of South Africa persevered through four playoff holes and made a crucial fourth-time sand save to defeat South Korea’s In Gee Chun and win the AIG Women’s Open for her first career major on Sunday in Gullane, Scotland. Buhai entered the final round at historic Muirfield with a five-stroke lead but squandered it […]
Science Round-Up: DTU Space celebrates contribution to James Webb Telescope as the first images return to Earth
The James Webb Space Telescope, which was launched into space last December, has delivered its first images back to Earth, revealing “emerging star nurseries” and “cosmic rocks” in the Carina Nebula, according to NASA. DTU Space, the national space institute at the Technical University of Denmark, has been one participant in the James Webb Mission […]
Last chance to see supermoon in 2022
The supermoon – a moon that looks slightly larger and brighter than usual – was last seen on June 12. After tonight, it will only be back on August 1, 2023 The science of the supermoonThe moon’s elongated orbit around the Earth means that the distance between the two celestial bodies varies during the month. […]
Mischa Billing
Mischa Billing from the TV4 program “Sweden’s master chef“ is one of Sweden’s foremost experts in describing flavors, and has won awards such as the Nose of the Year, the Academy of Gastronomy’s silver medal and the Wine Profile of the Year. She is a sommelier, senior lecturer and researcher in meal knowledge at Grythyttan […]
Decline in Western education of Ukrainian troops media
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
Training of Ukrainian troops dipped Foreign policy
Lack of relevant experience means that Kiev’s forces cannot use advanced Western weapons systems, foreign policy has learned Ukraine’s forces have received less training in recent weeks, affecting their ability to use certain advanced weapons systems, the Foreign Policy (FP) reported on Friday, citing sources. Since the launch of Russia’s military offensive in the neighboring […]
The Helsinki energy company is building a 400 million euro tunnel with seawater to heat apartments
The pumps, which are not included in the cost estimate of EUR 400 million, are capable of generating district heating from cold seawater of up to 2 ° C. The actual construction phase is predicted to last about five years, so the facility could start using the heat of seawater in the production of regional […]
The NATO summit starts in Spain
The increase in forces, aid to Ukraine and the further expansion of the bloc are on the agenda NATO, the US-led military bloc, began its annual three-day summit in Madrid on Tuesday. The 30-member organization will focus on strengthening its forces in Europe and elsewhere in the wake of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine, which […]
Danish astronomer’s decades-long career celebrated with prestigious international award
For the past 40 years, Jørgen Christensen-Dalsgaard has been a pioneer in astrophysics. Now, Aarhus University’s professor has been awarded one of science’s highest honors: the Kavli Prize. He shares the award with Roger Ulrich from UCLA and Conny Aerts from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Pioneers in a new fieldChristensen-Dalsgaard’s research has largely dealt with a […]
A solar sail backed by NASA could take science to new heights
Phase III seeks to strategically transfer NIAC concepts that have the greatest impact to NASA, other government agencies, or commercial partners. “When we dare farther into space than ever before, we need innovative, cutting-edge technologies to guide our missions,” said the NASA director. Bill Nelson. “NASA’s Innovative Advanced Concepts program helps unlock visionary ideas – […]
Madelene Sagström opens with 63 to lead the Founders Cup
Madelene Sagström from Sweden shot a 9-under-par 63 to take the lead in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday in Clifton, NJ Sagström hit the first four holes, rolled in three more straight at numbers 12-14 and ended the round with nine birdies and no bogeys at the Upper Montclair Country […]
Madelene Sagström opens with 63 to lead the Cognizant Founders Cup
Madelene Sagström from Sweden shot a 9-under-par 63 to take the lead in the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup on Thursday in Clifton, NJ Sagström hit the first four holes, rolled in three more straight at numbers 12-14 and ended the round with nine birdies and no bogeys at the Upper Montclair Country […]
Slow but ominous start to the birch pollen season in Denmark
The birch pollen season, which has officially started in Denmark, often picks up newcomers to the country, as the number is particularly high in southern Scandinavia and often affects people who have never before suffered from any kind of hay fever. Heat usually aggravates the situationToday’s count at 13.00 on just 11 particles per. cubic […]
SpaceX, NASA aims to launch Crew-4 mission to ISS no earlier than April 23: Opinion
The date will give agencies time to complete the final launch of Operation Crew-4 after Axiom Mission 1 was launched to the ISS on April 8, the bulletin says. NASA will conduct a readiness assessment on Friday, focusing on the capabilities of SpaceX’s crew transport system, the ISS and its international partners supporting the flight, […]
New clinical study demonstrates significant and positive effect of dietary supplementation on hospitalization in COVID-19 patients
This centrally conducted study – which allowed homogeneity – included 49 covid patients who were randomly divided into two groups. All patients were over 18 years of age and were hospitalized due to a severe form of the disease. In the first, Nasafytol® group, 25 patients received Nasafytol for 14 days in addition to standard […]
Andreas Mogensen returns to Space
Andreas Mogensen, the first Dane to enter the room, will return soon. After a 10-day stay at the International Space Station (ISS) in 2015, Mogensen plans to return on a six-month mission – either in July 2023 or more likely in 2024. The best thing for the astronaut is that this time he will be […]
Saliva test for COVID-19 faster and safer than a nasal scan: study
“It’s important because people can spread COVID-19 before they know they have it,” said another author. Donald K. MiltonMD, DrPH, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health at the Institute for Applied Environmental Health, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park. “Early detection can reduce the spread of the disease,” he added. The motive […]
Here’s why you may need a fourth dose of covid vaccine this winter
When I started drafting this article, covid cases in Australia started to decrease and the situation stabilized. New research released in February showed a fourth dose of covid vaccine did not add much extra protection on top a third dose. It seemed unnecessary to distribute a fourth dose to all Australians. Unfortunately, the situation has […]
Agnes Wold: There are several hundred ways to catch a cold
Agnes Wold, professor of clinical bacteriology, addresses contemporary health issues together with host Christer Lundberg. Agnes Wold on colds: There are so many cold viruses and you can avoid them. Agnes also goes through how alcohol affects your cold, why you should avoid nasal sprays and whether chips and popcorn could help in any way. […]
COVID-19 infection can be detected in breath tests: Study
The study was published in Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses. A new study showed that a few breaths are enough to detect viral residues in small droplets of liquid. This immediately leads to assumptions about possibly replacing unpleasant nasal swab tests with convenient and easy breath tests. Emilia Viklunddoctoral student of occupational and environmental medicine […]
New book considers why Danish humor either hits the sweet spot or sinks like a rock
International people are often skeptical when they hear how Danish humor is uniquely ingenious. Most Danish stand-ups, they believe, have historically been rip-offs by Eddy Izzard or Robin Williams. And some of the dark things, they claim, are funny, offensive and cozy-racist. A new English language book, ‘Danish Humor – Sink or Swim‘, therefore seeks […]
NASA-ESA’s solar orbit captures the largest “solar outburst” ever seen
This latest event took place on February 15 and spanned millions of miles into space. The eruption probably originated on the side of the sun away from the earth. For this reason, the mass eruption of the corona was directed away from Earth. “The visibility detected by Solar Orbiter is the largest event of its […]
Do not buy random corona rapid test, warns study. Some of them are sad!
A study conducted by the Central Jutland Region on behalf of the Danish Agency for Security of Supply reveals that some corona rapid tests are sad. There are 46 different kinds of throat, nose and saliva tests approved for sale in Denmark, and one of them had an accuracy of only 2.5 percent when detecting […]
Satellite losses show threats to solar storms for Tech
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
Solar storms have been shown to pose major risks to technology
Washington – As if we did not have enough to worry about: Some scientists warn of the inevitable catastrophic effects on modern life from a super-big solar storm. These eruptions from the sun, which emit energy in the form of magnetic fields and billions of tons of plasma gas, known as “flares”, are unpredictable and […]
Studies show how Mars lost its ocean
Researchers at the University of Tokyo re-created the conditions expected in the core of Mars billions of years ago and found that the behavior of the molten metal present was likely to cause a short magnetic field that was to be lost. Whether it’s from the scientific literature or the fact that we can see […]
The consumption footprint of Helsinki residents is larger than in many others
However, residents of many other municipalities may not be able to make the same choices when it comes to food and exercise. Energy is Helsinki’s main culprit. The use of fossil fuels in the production of district heating increases the consumption footprint of residents by more than 3.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent. Helsinki Energy […]
Finland’s coal consumption will jump by a fifth in 2021
Finland’s coal consumption increased by 19 per cent in 2021 compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland. The country burned 50 percent more coal in July-September compared to the same period last year and 54 percent more than a year earlier in the last three months of the year. The use of coal […]
Researchers say placebo causes more than two-thirds of COVID-19 side effects
In a new meta-analysis of randomized, placebo-controlled COVID-19 vaccine trials, researchers at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) compared the number of adverse events reported by vaccinated participants with those reported by them. who received a placebo that did not contain the vaccine. The group’s findings were published in the JAMA Network Open. Although […]
Five politicians of the year: It can be a fine line… just ask the Prime Minister!
The bad outweighed the good in the Folketing in 2021, when there was nothing exemplary to comment on. It is true that the Conservatives had a good local election, but it was more a case of other parties having a terrible one. In the shadow of poorly behaved peers, a few politicians stood out for […]
Research finds a huge planet hidden in sight
Scientists also believed that it contained 105 times heavier elements than helium and hydrogen. Details of the discovery have been published in the “Astronomical Journal,” and were presented at a virtual press conference on January 13 at the American Astronomical Society. “TOI-2180 b is such an exciting planet that has been discovered,” said a UCR […]
Pororeki, Eurovision candidates and nasal Covid-19 spray against all variations: Finland at World Press
He wrote in his video “When the price of petrol was 2e / liter and you live in Lapland, where there is a long distance everywhere,” the application spread. “How many carrots per kilometer does that model get?” asked for a comment. The field is driven by its reindeer-powered sledge in traditional Luuhka – a […]
The study shows that the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been neutralized with a booster dose
In South Africa, the Omicron variant replaced other viruses within a few weeks and led to a sharp increase in the number of cases diagnosed. Analyzes from different countries show that the doubling time of cases is around 2-4 days. Omicron has been observed in dozens of countries, including France, and has become dominant by […]
Six big stories we can see in 2022 (and one I hope not)
From decisive choices to space races and the Winter Olympics to the World Cup, this year will be another full of twists and turns. Come 2022, come The Reckoning. After two years of the tedious pandemic, the tangled handling of it by public health officials around the world and endless demands for our individual freedoms, […]
Yle News’ s 15 most read stories in 2021
The majority of the 15 most read cases in Yle News in 2021, a total of 11, dealt with issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Other popular topics were the problems faced by jobseekers in Finland, the rare case of contaminated eggs and directing people to leave Finland, at least temporarily, in the midst of […]
NASA’s Webb telescope fires to see the first galaxies, distant worlds
The Webb Observatory, a joint venture with ESA (European Space Agency) and the Canadian Space Agency, is NASA’s revolutionary flagship mission to search for light from the first galaxies in the early universe and explore our own solar system and other orbiting planets. stars called exoplanets, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in […]
Helsinki will stop burning coal five years ahead of schedule
Helsinki’s electricity company Helen decided on Tuesday to stop burning coal for energy in the spring of 2024, five years ahead of schedule. Finland has set a goal to stop burning coal as a fuel during this decade, and the city ‘s power plant in Salmisaari originally had plans to stop using it in 2029. […]
The Helsinki Energy Company will stop using coal five years early
Read more: Helsinki’s Hanasaari coal-fired power plant to be closed almost two years ahead of schedule (4.6.2021) Helen announced Tuesday press release that is, is gradually moving to decentralized heat production, where heat is generated, recovered, and stored in multiple locations in an emission-free, renewable, and safe manner. “For Helen, this work has been going […]
Science for 100 billion on its way to space
The James Webb Telescope is supposed to give us a whole new picture of the universe, it is thought, and perhaps find traces of life on distant planets. But the launch and the journey through space are technical challenges on a whole new level. Hundreds of elements must work flawlessly for it to succeed, so […]
The study shows why some cases of COVID are more critical than others
The study also showed that two known treatments – the use of monoclonal antibodies and the steroid dexamethasone – could help treat COVID-19 infections. But in the case of antibodies, treatment is only effective if it is given early in the disease. In the case of steroids, it is only effective if it is given […]
The Finnish food company Solar Foods was awarded in NASA’s space food challenge
The winners of the 1st stage of the Deep Space Food Challenge were announced on October 21st. The challenge, launched in January by NASA and their Canadian counterpart CSA, is looking for innovations to feed astronauts on long spaceflight. The Finnish food company Solar Foods took up the challenge with its innovative technology, which produces […]
The nasal vaccine may help fight new variants of COVID-19: Research
The study was published in the “Journal of Science Immunology”. “The best immune defense takes place at the gate, protecting against viruses trying to get in,” said Iwasaki, a senior author of the study. The mucous membranes have their own immune system that fights airborne or dietary pathogens. When exposed, these barrier tissues produce B […]
NASA is launching a new mission to explore the most dramatic objects in the universe
The IXPE Observatory, in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency, is NASA’s first mission to measure the polarization of X-rays from the most extreme and mysterious objects in the universe — supernova remnants, supermassive black holes, and dozens of other high-energy ones. objects. “IXPE represents the second exceptional first,” he said Thomas Zurbuchen, Deputy Head […]
How to protect your child from serious RS virus infection
In October, more than a thousand children in Sweden were hospitalized for treatment of this type of respiratory infection. It usually starts as a common cold and is in most cases mild. Agnes Gavelin, who has just had her second child, talks about the concern that the little baby will be infected, and the family […]
Xinhua World News Summary at 1000 GMT, November 24
TOKYO – Japan will release hundreds of thousands of kiloliters of crude oil from its reserve reserves, Industry Minister Koichi Hagiuda said on Wednesday. Hagiuda said the timing of the release was still “under consideration”, adding that “we will keep pace with the United States and other nations concerned.” (Japan Oil Reserves) – – – […]
So we can face a threatening space rock
In this second program of two about the threat from asteroids, we hear about how the dishwasher-sized vessel DART after 10 months of travel through space will hopefully push one of the bumblebees in a so-called double asteroid called Didymos, so that it changes its trajectory slightly. The whole thing will be photographed and measured […]
Studies suggest that there may be one of five galaxies behind the cosmic dust
This discovery has now suggested that as many as one in five such distant galaxies will be hidden from our telescopes because they are covered in cosmic dust. This new insight has changed the perception of the evolution of our universe since the initial explosion. The study is published in the Nature Journal. Researchers at […]
Fighting for our lives: the weapon of humanity against Covid-19
As infections increase again, researchers around the world are rushing to combat the danger and offering a range of new treatments and unusual variants of vaccines. The levels of infection set new tasks, hospitals are overwhelmed, governments are starting to introduce lockdowns, and not only for unvaccinated people ?? – the picture of the fight […]
Astronomers are collaborating to create a new method for understanding the evolution of galaxies
As a result, a breakthrough study published in the Astrophysical Journal outlines their new method for elucidating star formation in a post-stellar galaxy using its cluster population. The approach uses age and mass estimates of the constellations to determine the intensity and velocity of the stellar eruption that prevented more stars from forming in the […]
Four astronauts splash safely down the Gulf of Mexico
Astronauts splashed off the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida on Monday, completing the agency’s second long-running commercial crew mission into international space. NASA astronauts Shane Kimbrough and Megan McArthur, JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Akihiko Hoshideand an ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Thomas Pesquet returned to the country in a parachute-assisted […]
Finnish opponents of the vaccine store ivermectin
The pandemic has increased the demand for ivermectin in Finland, a trend that is also visible in other parts of the world, although studies show that the antiparasitic has no significant effect on the treatment of Covid. Some ivermectin studies have even been downright fraudulent Caretaker. "If ivermectin were not available, I would probably take […]
For the first time in Finland, researchers found a dog parasite that can infect humans
The owner sent a stool and dog stool sample to the vet, who reported the discovery to the University of Helsinki. The results of a DNA test performed at the University of Eastern Finland confirmed that this was a Linguatula serrata infection. Although parasites are called tongue worms, they are crustaceans that live in the […]
Voyager 1 and 2 are 44 years old and still alive
– Both space probes were passed out of the solar system several years ago, Michael Linden-Vørnle, astrophysicist at DTU Space, tells Videnskab.dk. On August 25, 2012, Voyager 1 crossed into interstellar space as the first man-made object ever. A little more than six years later, Voyager 2 also smoked through the doors of the “space […]
Snuff no longer prevents children from day care – the THL document explains the updated instructions
As the situation in Covid Finland improved, children no longer had to be completely free of cold symptoms to get day care. But many parents are left wondering if it is good to take their children to day care if they recover from a cold, among other things. Most of the coronavirus crisis in Finland […]
Study determines sense of smell is the body’s fastest warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 16 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system assesses an odor that represents danger. The study indicated that negative odors associated with discomfort or discomfort are processed earlier than positive odors and trigger a physically avoidant response. […]
Studies find sense of smell is our fastest warning system
Stockholm [Sweden], October 15 (ANI): Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have been able to study what happens in the brain when the central nervous system assesses an odor that represents danger. The study indicated that negative odors associated with discomfort or discomfort are processed earlier than positive odors and trigger a physically avoidant response. […]
Record numbers were vaccinated against influenza on the first day
There was a queue in front of many of the country’s pharmacies on Friday, where vaccination against influenza was opened. Nearly 25,000 people put their arm into a socket during the day. That is 45 percent more than last year, when just over 17,000 people were vaccinated on the first day. The Danish Pharmacists’ Association […]
Linus Torvalds, a Finnish Swede who changed data processing forever
Linux is now used in a wide variety of computer and mobile systems. To list just a few things based on Torvalds brain types, NASA computers, Instagram, Hadron Collider, the vast majority of supercomputers, and the U.S. Department of Defense are all powered by Linux. Even if you have never booted the Linux kernel on […]
Selected groups can get free flu shots from Friday
Temperatures are falling, autumn is on its way and the flu season is approaching. For some, the disease can be particularly severe, which is why selected groups are being offered free flu vaccination from 1 October. This applies to citizens over the age of 65, pregnant women in the 2nd or 3rd trimester and people […]
The Finnish Covid-19 vaccine will be tested in humans at the beginning of next year
Kalle Saksela, Professor of Virology at the University of Helsinki and Founder of Vaccine Laboratories, stated Helsingin Sanomat that the startup has secured funding for the first and second phases of human experiments. In July, Vaccine Laboratories received a financing amount of EUR 9 million, consisting of EUR 3.5 million in equity financing and a […]
New NASA satellite spotted from Iceland
Residents of Þorlákshöfn in southern Iceland noticed a mysterious light in the sky last night, RÚV reports. The light was visible for about 5-7 minutes and moved northward across the sky. Many people who saw the object contacted the Icelandic Meteorological Institute to report their findings and inquire about the origin of the light. The […]
The first flu vaccines for children come in early October
When the recommendation was announced in August, the message was otherwise that children between the ages of two and six could be vaccinated free of charge from 1 October to 15 January. But the first delivery comes in week 40, which runs from 4 to 10 October. Children between the ages of two and six […]
Influenza vaccines in the form of nasal sprays for children are delayed
Then they must be distributed further. This is confirmed by the serum institute to DR. It is still unknown when the children can be vaccinated and how many doses there are. The Ministry of Health expects to be ready with an executive order on the vaccine next week, writes DR. It is also expected to […]
Friday Leaves: Flu Errors, Budgetary Implications, and Strange Moving Light in the Sky
Jyväskylä every day Central Finland tells about it that health authorities have ordered larger seasonal flu vaccines than in 2020, when supplies ran out in several cities last year. The National Institute for Health and Welfare THL reports that two million doses of Vaxigrip injectable vaccine and 118,000 doses of FluenzTetra nasal spray for children […]
Coronavirus updates 13.8-6.9
The Finnish government approved a new Covid hybrid strategy on Monday which hinges on at least 80 percent of the population being fully vaccinated against the disease, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) said. "We will open society and keep it open," Marin told reporters on the steps of the House of Estates in Helsinki at […]
The Finnish nasal spray vaccine protects against viral variants, the developers say
The composition of the coronavirus nasal spray vaccine developed in Finland has been changed during the summer to better protect common variants of the virus, according to the spray’s designers. "The aim is to provide the widest possible immunity against a variety of viral variants," Professor of Virology at the University of Helsinki Kalle Saksela, […]
Laboratories on board cruise ships
This summer, significantly more passengers traveled on cruise ships throughout the country than last summer. The port captain of Akureyri says it is admirable how the shipping companies have organized sanitation checks for their passengers. This summer, nearly 90 cruise ships have called into the ports of Akureyri. This is a drastic decline since pre-pandemic […]
Astronomers find a break in one of the spiral arms of the Milky Way: NASA
This stretches for about 3,000 light-years and is the first large structure with a direction so dramatically different from the arm. NASA said astronomers have a rough idea of the size and shape of the Milky Way’s arms, but much is still unknown. “They can’t see the whole structure of our home galaxy because Earth […]
Gaseous pollution from Vogar to Borgarfjörður
According to information from the Icelandic Meteorological Institute, it is possible that gaseous pollution from the Fagradalsfjall eruption will spread today from Vogar towards Borgarfjörður and Borgarnes. Due to the southerly winds forecast today, pollution is likely to be greatest over Vogar later in the day. Residents of Borgarnes and Borgarfjörður may also experience sulfur […]
The Hanasaari coal plant in Helsinki will be closed almost two years ahead of schedule
The plant was originally scheduled to be decommissioned by the end of 2024. The decision will have a significant impact on Finland’s emission reduction targets. Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori (NCP) stressed on Tuesday press release the plant has been the country’s third largest emitter of carbon dioxide, accounting for about two percent of the […]
Helsinki will close the coal-fired power plant 2 years in advance
The energy company Helen, owned by the City of Helsinki, has announced its intention to close the coal-fired power plant in 2023, two years earlier than originally planned. The company announced that it had decided to close the plant ahead of schedule due to rising carbon tax costs. The closure of Hanasaari is expected to […]
COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available Nationally
Last week, health officials from the metropolitan district announced a plan to introduce rapid tests to detect coronavirus infection. Rapid tests will be cheaper than the previously used PCR tests and are aimed at improving work and relieving the health service due to the increase in the number of tourists. Who are rapid tests for? […]
Beyond the edge and back again for Boy George
Together with his band Culture Club, George Fluks sent off several huge hits at danceable hip height such as “Karma Charmeleon”. With his nasal voice, eye-catching braids and punk makeup, Boy George sucked all the attention. Back then, no one was quite like him. Since then, George Alan O & apos; Dowd, as the bourgeois […]
Private COVID-19 Test Point opened in Reykjanesbær
A private COVID-19 test sampling point has opened in Reykjanesbær, close to the airport. It is mainly intended for tourists who need to have a sample taken before leaving Iceland. They will be the so-called quick tests that will give a result after fifteen minutes. Anyone can make an appointment. The test costs NOK 6900. […]
Missions for the Earth’s twin must provide knowledge about life in space
The US space agency, Nasa, on Wednesday announced plans to send two scientific missions to Venus to study the atmosphere and geology of the planet in 2028 and 2030. Venus is interesting because it is the twin of the Earth. It has the same size and probably has the same structure and has pretty much […]
Finnish company earns US patent for Covid containing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted a patent for a coronavirus drug developed by the Turku pharmaceutical company Therapeutica Borealis. The nasal spray contains hydroxychloroquine among other ingredients. Earlier in May, the company announced that it had received approval for a patent application on the basis of which it expected a […]
China breathes US into the neck with successful Mars landing
– China is catching up with the United States, and they want to show that everything the United States can do in space, China can do too. – The Chinese know a lot about technology, but there are some things they have not developed yet. However, they are about to be there and they are […]
The future of Covid nasal spray vaccine in Finland is uncertain
According to the Finnish vaccine company Covid, there is a risk that private investors will withdraw from the efforts after the state investment agency Business Finland announced that it will not cover all the costs of the clinical trial. In April, the company that developed the vaccine, Rokote Laboratories Finland, applied for a grant from […]
