"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.....»»
McIntosh and Sonus faber demo a $1 million anniversary sound system at CES 2024
McIntosh and Sonus faber both celebrated their 75th and 40th anniversaries at CES 2024, with new audio products that they combined in a $1 million system demo......»»
McIntosh and Sonus faber demo a $1M anniversary sound system at CES 2024
McIntosh and Sonus faber both celebrated their 75th and 40th anniversaries at CES 2024, with new audio products that they combined in a $1 million system demo......»»
Concerned about student mental health? How wellness is related to academic achievement
Supporting student mental health and well-being has become a priority for schools. This was the case even prior to the increased signs of child and youth mental health adversity in and after the pandemic......»»
Analysis finds soaring demand for people skills in Aussie post-pandemic jobs market
Aussie employers' demand for workers with strong interpersonal skills has surged following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency......»»
JBL Quantum Stream microphones takes content creation on the go
Streaming is all the rage these days and continues to be a popular form of content creation. We also saw the rise in popularity of podcasts during the pandemic where people were cooped up at home. If you’re looking to get in on the livestreaming or.....»»
2023 was a record U.S. sales year for these brands
Multiple brands set U.S. sales records as automakers recovered from the pandemic and microchip shortages but were under new pressure from high interest rates and elevated prices......»»
Researchers explore farmers" response to high fertilizer prices
In 2022, fertilizer prices reached record high levels due to the Russia-Ukraine war and supply chain disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a financial strain on farmers as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium—elements found in most.....»»
Why some people don"t trust science—and how to change their minds
During the pandemic, a third of people in the UK reported that their trust in science had increased, we recently discovered. But 7% said that it had decreased. Why is there such variety of responses?.....»»
Larger and more frequent solar storms will make for potential disruptions and spectacular auroras on Earth
Bright auroras, with dancing lights in the sky, characterize the clear winter nights of northern Canada. Longer nights during the fall and winter also favor seeing more auroras, but the show is best outside of light-polluted cities. Impressive aurora.....»»
Where to watch Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade 2023 live stream
Find out how to spend Christmas morning watching a live stream of the 40th Anniversary Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade......»»
Many models are better than one for COVID-19 scenario projections, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub generated look-ahead projections for COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths under specific, policy-relevant scenarios. Those projections were provided to federal agencies such as t.....»»
"Roblox" celebrates Christmas by bringing "Elf" to life
The North Pole Workshop in Roblox also marks the twentieth anniversary of the Christmas classic. Just in time for the holidays, Roblox is bringing a true Christmas classic to life: Will Ferrell-starring Elf will be an official experience availa.....»»
Eli Rallo"s "I Didn"t Know I Needed This" book launch brings TikTok to life
Inside the launch event for TikTokker Eli Rallo's essay collection, "I Didn't Know I Needed This: The New Rules for Flirting, Feeling, and Finding Yourself.".....»»
Automakers face slow U.S. sales growth in 2024
Automakers will have to work hard to move new cas and light trucks in 2024 despite facing what could be the most normal conditions since the pandemic turned the industry upside down......»»
Long-run decline in US poverty continued in recent years despite pandemic, new report shows
Poverty has fallen by 27 percentage points since 1980, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame, the University of Chicago and Baylor University. This change is in sharp contrast with official U.S. Census Bureau numbers indicating.....»»
Air pollution reductions during pandemic lockdown open up a way to preserve the Himalayan glaciers, says study
Reducing air pollution to levels similar to those during the coronavirus pandemic could protect the glaciers in the Himalayas and prevent them from disappearing by the end of the century. This is the conclusion reached by an international research te.....»»
How government payments to the vulnerable can multiply to create economic growth for everyone
The economic fallout of COVID-19 left people around the world facing a significant threat to their livelihood. As governments scrambled to mitigate the pandemic's impact on their populations, many decided to use direct payments to support vulnerable.....»»
Study finds atmospheric pollutants in São Paulo exceeded recommended levels even at the height of the pandemic
People who live in São Paulo city in Brazil certainly recall an event that occurred on August 19, 2019, when dark clouds covered the sky and day turned into night. The phenomenon was not caused by local pollution or emissions produced in São Paulo.....»»
Doom’s creators reminisce about “as close to a perfect game as anything we made”
In 30th anniversary stream, Carmack and Romero recall a game dev "perfect storm." The archived hour-long chat is a must-watch for any long-time Doom fan. While Doom can sometimes feel like an overnight smash success, the seminal fir.....»»
Researchers thought they"d find 200 species of plants and animals living in their house and yard. They were very wrong
We are biodiversity researchers—an ecologist, a mathematician and a taxonomist—who were locked down together during the COVID pandemic. Being restricted to the house, it didn't take long before we began to wonder how many species of plants and an.....»»