"The only things I miss are flirting, dancing and cuddling" says Li Edelkoort on the anniversary of the pandemic
Two days before Covid-19 was declared a pandemic last year, trend forecaster Li Edelkoort predicted it would lead to a quarantine of consumption in an interview with Dezeen. In the third part of our series marking the anniversary of the pandemic, she.....»»
Vivid portrait of interacting galaxies marks Webb"s second anniversary
A duo of interacting galaxies commemorates the second science anniversary of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope, which takes constant observations, including images and highly detailed data known as spectra. Its operations have led to a "parade" of di.....»»
Webb captures a Penguin and an Egg for its two-year anniversary
Today, July 12, marks two years since the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope were unveiled, and scientists have release a new image to celebrate......»»
We Indulged Our Child During COVID Lockdown. Did That Change Him?
During the lockdown phase of the COVID pandemic, we indulged our toddler son. Years later, we wonder if his current behavior is normal or a result of that early isolation .....»»
Corvette museum exhibit marks sinkhole"s 10th anniversary
"Ground to Sky: The Sinkhole Reimagined" is an exhibit at the museum in Bowling Green, Ky., that runs through Sept. 15......»»
Lost is now on Netflix. Here are 5 episodes you need to watch now
Ahead of Lost's 20th anniversary this fall, we're celebrating the show's return to Netflix by sharing the five episodes you need to watch......»»
Skip the fancy perks—better staff well-being could be as simple as the view from the office window
Four years after the pandemic forced workers home, companies in New Zealand and elsewhere are summoning staff back to the office......»»
Apple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesign
After initial rumors popped out of the supply chain predicting a blockbuster 10-year anniversary Apple Watch redesign, as the release date grows closer, hopes of that are dimming.Depending on the rumor, the Apple Watch Series 10 could be thicker or t.....»»
Research finds humpbacks were happier during pandemic pause
University of Queensland-led research has found migrating humpback whales off Australia's east coast became less stressed over the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research paper is published in Marine Environmental Research......»»
US Government Awards Moderna $176 Million for mRNA Bird Flu Vaccine
As fears of a pandemic mount, the biotech company’s mRNA vaccine trial is set to release Phase 1/2 results later this year, with a larger Phase 3 trial expected to begin in 2025......»»
Threads reaches 175 million active users; celebrates first anniversary with custom icons
It’s been almost a year since Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, became available to the public. Over the last 12 months, Threads has achieved some major milestones, such as hitting 100 million registered users in its first five days. A year.....»»
Study claims governments should account for public attitudes before communicating crisis policies
Research published in the International Journal of Knowledge-Based Development has found that our feelings and attitudes during times of crises affect our behavior and that during globally testing times, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, governments sho.....»»
Post-Pandemic Recovery Isn’t Guaranteed
The aftermath of a disaster like Covid can be divided into roughly three stages: the honeymoon, the slump, and the uptick. The aim is always to build back better—but in some cases that never happens......»»
US prepares for bird flu pandemic with $176M Moderna vaccine deal
Phase 3 trial is expected to begin next year. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Justin Sullivan) The US government will pay Moderna $176 million to develop an mRNA vaccine against a pandemic influenza—an award given as the high.....»»
What’s new on Disney+ in June 2024
The Disney+ June 2024 lineup includes Star Wars: The Acolyte, new episodes of Doctor Who, Donald Duck's 90th anniversary, and Zombies: The Re-Animated Series......»»
7 best pandemic-era movies, ranked
From two mind-bending sci-fi epics to a thrilling musical remake, these are seven of the best movies released in 2020 and 2021 during the pandemic era......»»
Will there be a Ted Lasso season four on Apple TV+? This may be the best hint yet
Will there be a fourth season of Ted Lasso? As we approach the one-year anniversary of the season three finale, we still don’t have a definitive answer on whether the final episode was also the series finale. However, Nick Mohammed, the actor wh.....»»
Research suggests hate speech experiences drop when schools offer structure and adult support
Asian Americans have been the targets of hate speech for generations, particularly during the COVID pandemic. But new research by the University of California, Davis, suggests that Asian American adolescents experience fewer incidents of hate speech.....»»
Health risks from global warming can help drive city climate action, study finds
Cities around the world were more likely to maintain climate action and enact "green recovery" long-term plans after the pandemic if local decision-makers were more alert to the health risks of climate change, a new global study has shown......»»
Do We Have Enough Bird Flu Vaccines for a Potential Pandemic?
The U.S. government has a stockpile of H5N1 vaccines, and several companies could make millions more if needed. But scaling up the supply could take time.....»»
Study reveals cuddled cows who work as therapy animals show a strong preference for women compared to men
A new study, titled "Cow Cuddling: Cognitive Considerations in Bovine-Assisted Therapy" published in the Human-Animal Interactions journal, reveals that cows who are cuddled as therapy animals showed a strong preference for interactions with women wh.....»»