"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.....»»
New research reveals challenges posed by austerity, Brexit and COVID-19 for international town-twinning partnerships
Research by USP Academic Dr. Tosh Warwick has shed new light on transnational town-twinning history and the challenges posed by Brexit, the pandemic and austerity......»»
Study identifies behaviors that helped couples weather the pandemic
Many couples were unprepared for the impact COVID-19 could have on romantic relationships, but those who were able to adjust by creating new routines and adopting a positive attitude were more likely to weather the storm, according to a study by Rutg.....»»
Amazon and Hyundai will have to sort out the finer points of car selling
If Amazon can bundle the tumultuous process of buying a car in its simple and familiar click-to-buy shopping experience, then it will solve a complex puzzle the industry has dealt with since the pre-pandemic online shopping boom......»»
Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds
Students around the world suffered historic setbacks in reading and math during the COVID-19 pandemic, with declines in test scores so widespread that the United States climbed in global rankings simply by falling behind less sharply, a new study fin.....»»
Science is a human right—and its future is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Dec. 10 marks the anniversary of the 1948 signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in the aftermath of the Holocaust. Though contested, imperfect and unfulfilled, the declaration remains a milestone in human.....»»
You can slide into someone"s DMs on Strava now
Fitness tracking app Strava released a new feature: messaging and DMs. It's not that I don't like flirting on the internet. I love a cheeky email or a Spotify blend playlist. But a new horrible opportunity for flirting has entered one of my soc.....»»
After a chaotic three years, GPU sales are starting to look normal-ish again
Supply and demand are syncing back up after years of GPU market turmoil. Enlarge / AMD's Radeon RX 7600. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) It's been an up-and-down decade for most consumer technology, with a pandemic-fueled bo.....»»
Hip hop dancing promotes awareness of disability rights and performance equality, study shows
Hip hop dancing can be used to spread awareness of disability rights and help those with sight problems to participate in performance equally, a new study says......»»
Despite pressures facing young families, parents take precious moments to play with their babies
Four in five primary caregivers of nine-month-old babies reported cuddling, talking and playing with their little one several times a day, in England's first national long-term study of babies in over two decades, led by UCL (University College Londo.....»»
Attending early education during pandemic provides sustained benefits for youngsters" development
The more time pre-schoolers spent in childcare during the first year of the pandemic, the more their vocabulary grew, a new study has found......»»
Remote work, reduced pay: Are we willing to make a trade?
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home......»»
Honor Celebrates Third Anniversary, Plans to Double-down on Foldables
It looks like the company isn't backing down on the race for the growing foldable smartphone industry. The post Honor Celebrates Third Anniversary, Plans to Double-down on Foldables appeared first on Phandroid. In line with the celebration.....»»
Study of ancient British oral microbiomes reveals shift following Black Death
The Second Plague Pandemic of the mid-14th century, also known as the Black Death, killed 30–60% of the European population and profoundly changed the course of European history. New research led by Penn State and the University of Adelaide suggest.....»»
Political ideology affected how COVID-19 news was consumed, study finds
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the speed with which available health and safety information evolved was novel to most people around the world. To assess how the public handled the changing guidance, an international research team compared information.....»»
Beyond Good & Evil remaster was briefly playable ahead of reveal
A comprehensive anniversary remaster of a Ubisoft cult classic leaked and was even playable on Xbox before it was ever revealed......»»
Car dealers say they can’t sell EVs, tell Biden to slow their rollout
The US already lags far behind China and Europe, but we're going too fast, dealers say. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Pity the poor car dealers. After making record profits in the wake of the pandemic an.....»»
Nano-sized cell particles are promising intervention tool in treating infectious diseases, says study
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the importance of being prepared with drug interventions to contain viral outbreaks that can otherwise have devastating consequences. In preparing for the next pandemic—or Disease X, there is an urgent need for ve.....»»
Gig workers saw greater financial hardship during COVID-19 than other workers
Many gig workers experienced financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food insecurity and trouble paying bills, according to a recent study published in Work and Occupations......»»
It"s not a cost of living crisis. It"s a poverty pandemic
There is a poverty crisis in the UK. But when outlining his 110 growth measures aimed at getting "the British economy working" during his autumn statement, the chancellor's measures to tackle the cost of living crisis were limited to economic support.....»»
Researchers reveal the "Viral Language" of the pandemic
Remember "COVIDiots" and the first protests by "anti-vaxxers"?.....»»