Two months ago, scientists in Germany proved that, with little training, sniffer dogs can become incredibly good at detecting the novel coronavirus. Now the Helsinki Airport, Finland, is working together with such trained dogs, to detect COVID-19 among passengers, in a bid to … [Read more...] about Helsinki airport deploys man’s best friend to screen travelers for COVID-19
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Finnish town gives locals free cake if they cut their carbon footprint
A town in Finland has found a rather tasty incentive to encourage its inhabitants to cut down their carbon emissions: free cake. Lahti, situated 100 kilometers north of Helsinki, has developed an app that tracks residents' CO2 usages based on traveling by car, public transport, … [Read more...] about Finnish town gives locals free cake if they cut their carbon footprint
This is what happens when you give emergency cash to gig workers
What happens when you give gig workers no-strings-attached emergency cash grants of up to $1,000? In a new study, researchers found they were able to get back to work quicker after an emergency, felt less stressed, and, in some instances, got on track toward new financial goals, … [Read more...] about This is what happens when you give emergency cash to gig workers
What can we learn from the happiest people in the world
March 20th was the United Nations’ annual International Day of Happiness. And while it may have gone overlooked because of the current coronavirus pandemic, the day serves as a good reminder of the importance of happiness in our lives. But how do we reach the state of being happy … [Read more...] about What can we learn from the happiest people in the world
Amateur astronomers discover new type of northern light
The dark winter months means the arrival of beautiful northern lights in the more extreme areas of our world. This year, amateur astronomers helped discover a new type of northern light scientists are calling “dunes” due to their rolling, wave-like appearance. Northern lights … [Read more...] about Amateur astronomers discover new type of northern light