During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing and hygiene seem to be having some effect on “flattening the curve” and slowing the spread of the virus. The use of ultraviolet (UV) light to decontaminate medical facilities, proper hand-washing and disinfectants, equipment and even protective facemasks also seems to be useful. But people will still contract COVID-19,… Read More »
THURSDAY, April 9, 2020 — They gathered in Chicago to mourn a loved one’s passing. But the new coronavirus was lurking among them, leading to a “super spreader” event that sickened 16 and killed three. It’s tragedies like these that have spurred extended stay-at-home orders across the United States along with bans on group gatherings… Read More »
Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered the basic science of how sweet taste perception is fine-tuned in response to different diets. While it has long been known that food can taste different based on previous experience, until now we didn’t know the molecular pathways that controlled this effect. Professor Greg Neely at the… Read More »
If you buy something through a link on this page, we may earn a small commission. How this works. The Biggest Loser diet is an at-home weight loss program inspired by the reality television show of the same name. The plan claims to transform your body via healthier eating and exercise habits, including a strict… Read More »
Munich, April 8, 2020 – The German Red Cross (DRK) today announced the launch of a nationwide chatbot service to answer all questions about the coronavirus, COVID-19. Integrated with the world’s most popular chat app WhatsApp, the chatbot was developed by Future of Voice, a leading international agency for conversational AI from Berlin, in cooperation… Read More »