Our Best Bets against COVID
Early studies show that to fight new variants like Omicron boosters are necessary -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
The emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary "step change" in the COVID pandemic: Why this is significant
Since it was detected in August 2023, the JN.1 variant of COVID has spread widely. It has become dominant in Australia and around the world, driving the biggest COVID wave seen in many jurisdictions for at least the past year......»»
Dealership valuations dip from 2022, but remain high, experts say
Despite a decline in dealership valuations through the first three quarters of 2023 compared with 2022, valuations are still about two times higher than pre-COVID figures, buy-sell experts say......»»
How COVID has changed the way Americans work, and how much money they have
According to a new paper in the Review of Economic Studies, the widespread adoption of work-from-home technology has had dramatic consequences for American life......»»
Reduced hours to stay at some car dealerships, owners say
Dealership owners say clipping just an hour or so a day — which many did during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since continued — has aided employee turnover and morale......»»
Australian-first study examines impacts of long COVID on intimate partner violence victim-survivors
An Australian-first study by researchers at Monash University has examined the impact of long COVID on victim-survivors' experiences of intimate partner violence......»»
Scientists make COVID receptor protein in mouse cells
A team of scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Columbia University has demonstrated a way to produce large quantities of the receptor that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, binds to on the s.....»»
Humans can get their pets sick: Reverse zoonoses more common than once thought
For as long as humans have been domesticating animals, there have been zoonoses, also known as infectious diseases that jump from animals to humans. Recent public health stories about COVID-19, avian flu and swine flu have thrust zoonoses back into t.....»»
The 2024 Kia EV9, an electric three-row SUV designed with the US in mind
Kia bets on edgy design, a futuristic interior, and plenty of interior space. Enlarge / The 2024 Kia EV9 takes many of the things people love about the Telluride but does them on one of the best purpose-built EV platforms in the.....»»
Glowing COVID-19 diagnostic test prototype produces results in one minute
Cold, flu and COVID-19 season brings that now-familiar ritual: swab, wait, look at the result. But what if, instead of taking 15 minutes or more, a test could quickly determine whether you have COVID-19 with a glowing chemical? Now, in ACS Central Sc.....»»
Cox Automotive, ex-employee settle COVID-19 vaccine mandate lawsuit
The employee had alleged that the vaccine mandate violated his religious beliefs......»»
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored......»»
Study examines how ad strategies of the Great Depression can inform today"s crisis communications
The COVID-19 pandemic was not the first time a crisis swept through the nation and beyond, forcing businesses and media to find ways to reach people in uncertain times. A new study from the University of Kansas has analyzed newspaper advertising stra.....»»
Working from home since COVID-19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge
As Canada opened back up after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many businesses encouraged their workers to head back to the office. Yet, despite restrictions being lifted in Canada and around the world, teleworking as a regular working arrangement has remain.....»»
EV maker VinFast bets its US future on $20,000 car with "an interesting twist"
EV maker VinFast bets its US future on $20,000 car with "an interesting twist".....»»
Why foreigners who endured China"s Covid lockdowns are now leaving
Why foreigners who endured China"s Covid lockdowns are now leaving.....»»
CDC reports dips in flu, COVID-19, and RSV—though levels still very high
The dips may be due to holiday lulls and CDC is monitoring for post-holiday increase. Enlarge / The influenza virus from an image produced from an image taken with transmission electron microscopy. Viral diameter ranges from arou.....»»
COVID shots protect against COVID-related strokes, heart attacks, study finds
Data provides more evidence older people should stay up to date on COVID vaccines. Enlarge / A vial of the updated 2023-2024 formula of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine at a CVS Pharmacy in Eagle Rock, California, on September 14, 2023......»»
Research explores race politics associated with wearing a mask in public to combat COVID-19
Lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic that can improve the lives of Americans are still ongoing, thanks to the help and insight of UNM's Center for Social Policy (CSP.).....»»
Long COVID: Damaged mitochondria in muscles might be linked to some of the symptoms
It's estimated around 3% of people in the UK experience long COVID—persistent, long-lasting symptoms after a COVID-19 infection......»»
2023 U.S. sales: Who’s up, who’s down
With COVID-19 disruptions, the microchip shortage and other supply snags now largely in the rearview mirror, U.S. auto sales rebounded to the highest level since 2019......»»