"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.....»»
How COVID enabled new forms of economic abuse of women in India
In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the United Nations (UN) identified what it called a "shadow pandemic" of domestic violence against women. The UN includes in its definition of domestic violence what it refers to as "economic violence," which it ex.....»»
Report: Female charity workers suffered high levels of stress during the pandemic and cost of living crisis
Female charity workers, who supported vulnerable women throughout and beyond the pandemic, experienced high levels of psychological distress, a new study has found......»»
10 space station questions answered on its 25th anniversary
On Monday, the International Space Station marked 25 years since the first module was launched to begin building the facility in low-Earth orbit......»»
Valve makes Half-Life free on macOS for 25th anniversary
Marking 25 years after the PC game's release, Valve Software is making "Half-Life" free to get for a limited time, though you may need to use older hardware to actually play it on macOS.Half-LifeThe famed PC game Half-Life was released to the world o.....»»
Australian report finds COVID-19 worsened migrants and refugees" access to justice services
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated and magnified migrant and refugee communities' difficulties in accessing social and legal services in Victoria, a new report has found......»»
Half-Life gets a free update and Steam Deck verification for its birthday
Valve released a free 25th-anniversary update for the original Half-Life, which adds new content and gives it Verified status on Steam Deck......»»
AI disinformation campaigns pose major threat to 2024 elections
AI, post-quantum cryptography, zero trust, cryptography research, and election security will shape cybersecurity strategies in the present and for 2024, according to NTT. As the world emerged from the pandemic and continued to adapt to the rapid impl.....»»
Research highlights data gap in SARS-CoV-2 cases in animals
COVID-19 in animals? The question got lost in the shuffle during the ongoing global pandemic. Research on SARS-CoV-2 has primarily focused on its implications for humans, despite the virus most likely being a zoonosis, a disease transmitted from anim.....»»
How to watch "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" for free on Apple TV+
It's the 50th anniversary of the "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" holiday special. Here's how and when you can watch it for free on Apple TV+.Image Credit: AppleFor decades, "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" has been a seasonal tradition. However, this ye.....»»
Spoilers can"t ruin true enjoyment of your favorite book series, TV show or sports team—here"s why
As I write this, my wife is desperately trying to avoid spoilers for the latest episode of Strictly Come Dancing. Having missed the original broadcast, she has been frantically logging out of all forms of social media, lest a stray Facebook status or.....»»
Does Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World still hold up 20 years later?
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, we're looking back at the film and explaining why it's a modern classic......»»
The Long Quest for a Universal Flu Vaccine Finally Takes Its First Steps
The search for a shot that could protect us against many strains—and maybe a pandemic—is notching achievements at last. But the flu’s endless mutation and our own biology stand in the way......»»
Celebrate 10 Years of Motorola’s Moto G Series with these Awesome Deals!
Motorola is celebrating the tenth anniversary of its Moto G line with some awesome deals over on its website. The post Celebrate 10 Years of Motorola’s Moto G Series with these Awesome Deals! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as mi.....»»
Heat, cold, pollution, noise and insects: Too many apartment blocks aren"t up to the challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the impacts of air quality on high-rise living. However, apartments face a range of atmospheric challenges. These include air and noise pollution, temperature and weather extremes, bushfire smoke and insects......»»
GTA 6: Release date, leaks, and more
GTA 6 release date rumors and leaks. Here's everything we know about the next Grand Theft Auto game, which could be set in Vice City. The world has changed a lot since 2011. We've been through a pandemic, a new King in England, and the death of.....»»
After 14 years, chat website Omegle shuts down
Omegle, a once-popular online chat service known for connecting random users, has been permanently shut down. After 14 years, Omegle is dead. The chat website experienced a bit of a revival during the pandemic, but now it's gone offline for goo.....»»
Mac sales are resuming normal growth, after pandemic and Apple Silicon bumps
Understanding what’s happening to Mac sales over the past few years is a tricky business, due to the convergence of three different factors: pandemic-induced demand, COVID-related supply disruptions, and early upgrades driven by the switch to Apple.....»»
Children were neglected during the pandemic. There are important lessons still to be learned, says analysis
Children are still suffering the consequences of official neglect during the first 'shock period' of the COVID-19 pandemic, when families were not widely prioritized by public policies, according to analysis published this week of 40 countries' respo.....»»
What drives people to panic buy during times of crisis: New study reveals the psychology of consumers
Fear can cause people to behave irrationally in times of uncertainty. During the pandemic, this took the form of panic buying as people flocked to stores to stock up on essential goods. Some even sought to profit off of shortages by price gouging toi.....»»
How the pandemic is shaping US security policy
The COVID-19 pandemic was one of the most serious crises since the end of World War II, taking a staggering human and economic toll across the planet. As the world gets up again, groggily, like a punch-drunk fighter, it's become increasingly clear th.....»»