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HONOLULU(KHON2) — Since COVID-19 was first discovered, health officials have recorded dozens of mutations of the virus. And Dr. Edward Desmond, the State Laboratories Division’s Administrator, said the omicron variant called BQ1.1, is immune resistant. “Some of these new variants are less effectively neutralized by our antibodies,” Desmond explained. “But our cell-mediated immunity will protect …

Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Ash dieback has devastated trees across Europe A planting scheme has begun to grow trees that it is hoped will be resistant to ash dieback disease. Scientists are growing 3,000 saplings in Hampshire and will monitor them for symptoms of the disease, which has devastated ash trees. The …

Organic, Light and Resistant: Thermoset Technology In Architecture Orbis Façade / ARM (Ashton Raggatt McDougall). Image Courtesy of Shapeshell Initially created for aerospace purposes, materials based on advanced fiber-reinforced thermoset technology are increasingly being considered not only to manufacture specific building elements but also to change the way buildings are conceived, designed and built. Despite …