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Three ideas. Three contradictions. Or not.
Hannah Gadsby’s groundbreaking special “Nanette” broke comedy. In a talk about truth and purpose, she shares three ideas and three contradictions. Or not.
Prof Devi Sridhar: “For the world the pandemic is going to go on for several years’
Professor Devi Sridhar is the Chair of Global Public Health at the University of Edinburgh and sits on the Scottish Government Covid-19 Advisory Group (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) She has become one of the most familiar faces on our screens during the … Continue reading
Henrietta Lacks: Preserving Her Legacy | David Lacks & Veronica Robinson | TEDxFoggyBottom
When researchers approached David Lacks Jr. and Veronica Robinson about their ancestor, Henrietta Lacks, they were shocked to learn that her cells had been harvested and used to develop life-saving vaccinations. They share their families efforts to take control of … Continue reading
This ‘Magic Ion’ in Your Tap Water Could Be Making You Happier
Tap water contains traces of lithium, a natural element that’s widely used as a mood-stabilizing treatment. Could this exposure be impacting our moods? » Subscribe to Seeker! http://bit.ly/subscribeseeker » Watch more Elements! http://bit.ly/ElementsPlaylist » Visit our shop at http://shop.seeker.com Sometimes … Continue reading
The Swiss Cheese Covid-19 Defense | Kottke
The Swiss cheese model of accident causation is a framework for thinking about how to layer security measures to minimize risk and prevent failure. The idea is that when several layers of interventions, despite their weaknesses, are properly stacked up … Continue reading
Researchers find connection between household chemicals and gut microbiome – ScienceBlog.com
November 12, 2020 Washington State University A team of researchers for the first time has found a correlation between the levels of bacteria and fungi in the gastrointestinal tract of children and the amount of common chemicals found in their … Continue reading
Five questions about the mutations in the coronavirus in Danish mink | tellerreport.com
Denmark has discovered a new mutant strain of the coronavirus derived from mink farms in the north of the country. The Danish authorities fear that this mutated virus could make a future corona vaccine less effective for humans. As a … Continue reading
Everyone Gets a Cuddle Buddy in Belgium’s New Lockdown | Vice
Despite being one of the highest cumulative cases per 100,000 in Europe and a record number of hospital admissions, Belgium returned to a national lockdown late Sunday evening. The decision comes during a second wave of infections currently surging across the … Continue reading
40 Interesting Answers To What Will Never Be The Same Once The Pandemic Is Over, As Said By People On Reddit | Bored Panda
The phrase “avoid it like the plague” – turns out people don’t do that. A Reddit user recently asked what will never be the same again once the pandemic is over? And Reddit delivered over 17,000 responses, the best … Continue reading
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