As Vaccine Trials Speed Up, Insurers Remain Undaunted

Vaccine Developers issue a pledge to uphold scientific standards and testing vigour. In response insurance companies remain calm despite the rising public concerns. Nine...

Microplastics Habit Remote Regions, New Study Says

Tiny plastic particles detected in some of the most remote parts showing up in ice cores drilled in the Arctic, in protected wilderness...

Face Masks Do Not Cause ‘Overexposure’ To Carbon Dioxide

New research findings contradict statements linking wearing face masks to carbon dioxide poisoning by trapping CO2. During the COVID-19 pandemic the wearing of...

World’s First Zero-emission Electric Tankers Inducted

Asahi Tanker ordered two of the world’s first zero-emission electric-powered tankers, says a press release published on their website. Electric-powered tankers order Asahi Tanker Co., Ltd. ...

[Watch] Remarkable ‘Dance’ of Venus and Earth’s Orbits

Watch the planetary tango presented by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency scientist, using data from NASA. Disclaimer: This video is intended for informational purpose only. This...

Improper Manual Handling Leads To Crew Injury

Skuld published the incident report reminding the importance of maintaining good crew health and well-being and mitigating risk. In February 2019, Skuld published Manual handling:...

Ningbo Containerised Freight Index

Baltic Exchange publishes the weekly Ningbo Containerised Freight Index, compiled by the Ningbo Shipping Exchange. The index is reported every Friday (except Chinese holidays) at...

Cruises Become ‘Bubble of Safety’ With Anti-COVID Measures

Majority of Americans now do not want to go anywhere unless they know they will be in a bubble of safety. Despite the...

Dr. Vis Blog 2 – Growing Old Gracefully

I am often asked why I keep working even at this ripe old age?! I do not get offended though this may be considered a...

Patients Rise in Number: COVID-19 Updates

More people are now in hospital with Covid than before the national lockdown, UK government advisers say. Nightingale hospitals were set up across...