This AI could be a gamechanger for patients with lung problems
While we are largely out of the worst parts of the Pandemic, some of the lasting effects of COVID-19 can still be felt, especially in the lungs of those who endured the virus. Studies have found that lasting harm can be left from having the disease and scientists have had a hard time visualizing Read More...
How to navigate traveling with children this holiday season
Many of us are returning to celebrating the holidays with our extended family for the first time in a while this year, and if you have children who are too young to be vaccinated, traveling can be especially anxiety-provoking. If you’re a parent and you do plan on traveling for the holiday, we Read More...
The shame-free guide to encouraging mask wearing
As we shared in an article recently, if just 50 percent of people engaged in handwashing, social distancing, and mask wearing, we would stop the spread of the pandemic. But how do we effectively convince people to do so? Hint: shaming is not the answer. Although it can be tempting to call Read More...
Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine succeeds in triggering immune response
The path towards a coronavirus vaccine has been tumultuous, but a new trial from Oxford University is showing the most promise to date in developing an immune response to covid-19. The study of 1,077 people showed that the developed injection produced antibodies and T cells to fight the Read More...
Floating movie theaters: coming to a city near you
Recently, we shared a story about a successful floating cinema in Paris on the Seine. Now, cities across the US are adopting their own aquatic versions of the classic drive-in theater. With the help of Australian entertainment and event company, Beyond Cinema will be in 16 cities around the Read More...
3 Lessons from the Spanish Influenza on how to reopen schools
As countries weigh when and how to reopen schools for children around the world, the 1918 Spanish Influenza could provide some guidance on best practices for returning to the classroom after a pandemic. While times have certainly changed since the early 1900s, the steps schools took may inform Read More...
COVID-19: U-Haul offers free 30-day storage for displaced college students
To prevent the spread of coronavirus, many universities are taking precautions and sending students home early. For many students, that means vacating their on-campus dormitories, moving their stuff, and finding a new place to live. It’s a stressful period for students, which is why U-Haul is Read More...