FDA advisors overwhelmingly endorse Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
The company hopes it will sway vaccine holdouts to finally get their shots. Enlarge / Empty vials of the Novavax Inc. Nuvaxovid COVID-19 vaccine arranged at the Tegel Vaccine Center in Berlin, Germany, on Monday, March 7, 2022. (credi.....»»
Saturday Citations: Extragalactic stars in the Milky Way, more biolinguistic evidence and couples coping with COVID
This week we look at migratory stars, communicative children and how to make the best cup of coffee, as well as examining some of the latest COVID advice......»»
The benefit of music education on the well-being of children in a post-COVID world
A new publication by a University of Adelaide researcher highlights the benefits of music education for child development and well-being, particularly in a post-COVID-19 landscape of disrupted social connections and networks......»»
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......»»
Nanoparticle flu vaccine design shows promise in early tests
Existing flu vaccines provide only limited, seasonal protection because they target highly changeable proteins on the virus. Scripps Research scientists have now designed a vaccine that should work broadly against influenza A strains—one of the two.....»»
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.....»»
Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events
From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks—online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns......»»
CellTrust SL2 Moderator AI prevents data leakage and blocks risky mobile messages
CellTrust introduces SL2 Moderator AI for financial advisors and compliance officers to stop data leakage and block risky mobile messages before they are sent to clients. “It is no longer enough to just capture and provide data to compliance depart.....»»
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.....»»
Texas sues Pfizer with COVID anti-vax argument that is pure stupid
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton struggles with relative vs. absolute risk. Enlarge / Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. (credit: Getty | Brett Coomer/Houston Chronicle) Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer la.....»»
Emissions inequality is getting worse—here"s how to end the reign of the ultra-polluters
Climate change is overwhelmingly a problem of wealthy people. The wealthiest 1% of humanity produce over 1,000 times the emissions of the poorest 1%. In fact, these 77 million people are responsible for more climate-changing emissions than the poores.....»»
Research team introduces a spectrum of potential vaccine adjuvants
To ensure that vaccines provide strong and lasting immunization, it is often necessary to supplement the actual vaccine (antigen) with additives that stimulate the immune system: adjuvants. Today, only a few substances have been approved for use as a.....»»
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......»»
Researchers identify dynamic behavior of key SARS-CoV-2 accessory protein
Researchers at Kanazawa University report in the Journal of Physical Chemistry Letters high-speed atomic force microscopy studies that shed light on the possible role of the open reading frame 6 (ORF6) protein in COVID-19 symptoms......»»
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.....»»
"Covid and criminals ruined my Airbnb for cars idea"
A UK entrepreneur explains why his idea to build a car-sharing network like Airbnb didn't work out......»»
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.....»»
“Mystery” pneumonia in China is mix of common respiratory germs, WHO says
Reports caused alarm, but experts say it looks like a post-COVID germ comeback. Enlarge / Parents with children who are suffering from respiratory diseases are lining up at a children's hospital in Chongqing, China, on November 2.....»»
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......»»
The "jigglings and wigglings of atoms" reveal key aspects of COVID-19 virulence evolution
Richard Feynman famously stated, "Everything that living things do can be understood in terms of the jigglings and wigglings of atoms." This week, Nature Nanotechnology features a study that sheds new light on the evolution of the coronavirus and its.....»»
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.....»»