Comparing preprints and their finalized publications during the pandemic
Preprinting, the sharing of freely available manuscripts prior to peer-review, has been on the rise in the biosciences since 2013 and experienced a surge during the COVID-19 pandemic, expediting the dissemination of timely research. But how do prepri.....»»
A swinging showerhead leads to discovery of a new mode of vibration in nature
During the hot summer of 2020, confined to his Pasadena home during the COVID-19 pandemic, National Medal of Science-winning applied physicist Amnon Yariv took frequent and long showers to cool off. A surprising result, to go with his record-breaking.....»»
Mac, iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro feature in latest Apple at Work comedy skit
Apple’s acclaimed Apple at Work comedy ad series continues with the return of ‘The Underdogs’, in a new video entitled OOO (Out of Office). The Underdogs series kicked off during the pandemic summer of 2020, and the company has released a ne.....»»
Understanding willingness to pay for nationwide wastewater surveillance in Japan
Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased likelihood of other such outbreaks in the future warrant the strengthening of epidemic surveillance systems. Among these, continuous wastewater surveillance at wastewater treatment plants is considere.....»»
Gender inequality across US states revealed by new tool
Researchers have developed and validated a new tool for comparing gender inequality among different regions of a country, highlighting links between gender inequality, well-being, and participation in the #MeToo movement within the US. Bruno Gabriel.....»»
Why American Honda expects to grow faster in the U.S. than the industry this year
The Japanese automaker expects U.S. growth on returning brand loyalists and consumers sidelined during the pandemic......»»
Auto industry sees website satisfaction surge amid post-pandemic recovery
J.D. Power's website manufacturer satisfaction survey found that increased inventory, incentives and rebates have resulted in the highest overall satisfaction with car manufacturer websites since before the pandemic......»»
Service departments weigh benefits, drawbacks of recouping credit card fees from customers
As dealer profits fallfrom pandemic highs, a growing number of retailers are considering a controversial tactic to help offset one of their top monthly costs: surcharges on credit card transactions in the service lane......»»
2024’s weirdest, wildest game was born from COVID boredom
Rusty Rabbit tells the story of a gruff, but adorable rabbit surviving in the wake of apocalypse. That story was born out of very real pandemic anxiety......»»
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 .....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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.....»»
iOS 18’s new emoji will finally represent the exhaustion you feel
Today the Unicode Consortium previewed the new emoji that are expected to be added to Apple’s upcoming OS updates, including iOS and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and more. Though the list isn’t finalized yet, it’s likely that everything outlined will.....»»