COVID-19's deadliness for men is revealing why researchers should have been studying immune system sex differences years ago

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“Why does COVID-19 hit men harder than women? Is the disparity in mortality rates due to male hormones or an underlying difference in the male...”

Building the Perfect Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

By: sandy-2021492  •  Herding Cats  •  6 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug in VA virus study

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Elevenish Ways to Kill a Peep

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Back on Newsvine, katrix had an Easter tradition of posting Celestina's "Elevenish Ways to Kill a Peep" - part science fair project, part uncomfortable revelation into human nature, all fun.  She has been kind enough to share the link with me, so it is our Easter gift to Newstalkers.  May you be...

Churches allowed to stay open in states where millions are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus

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The Passing of a Former Newsviner

By: sandy-2021492  •  Farewell to Bluebird Sister  •  21 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  6 years ago

I know several people here will remember Bluebird Sister from our days together on Newsvine.  I am sorry to say, she passed away a few days ago of complications of COPD and a viral infection (not Covid-19).  One of her siblings had access to her Facebook account, and asked that we share the news...

Dead Sea Scrolls at the Museum of the Bible are forgeries, investigators say

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“The Museum of the Bible admitted Friday that 16 fragments displayed as pieces of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the oldest known surviving copies of the...”

Pardon for killer by former Kentucky Gov. Bevin sparks calls for investigation

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“The killer's family reportedly raised funds and contributed to Bevin's campaign.”

Your Glorified Ignorance Wasn't Cool Then, And Your Scientific Illiteracy Isn't Cool Now

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The Devil Can Legally Turn You Into 'The Little Mermaid' On Halloween, Says 'Former Satanist'

Via: sandy-2021492  •  The Lighter Side/ Humor  •  19 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  7 years ago