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A day in the life of an ancient Peruvian shaman – Gabriel Prieto
Follow Quexo, a Peruvian shaman, as he searches for cinnabar to complete a special ritual that will protect his village from winter storms. — The year is 1400 BCE. At the temple of the fisherman, the morning is unusually still … Continue reading
Obama addresses police killing of George Floyd and nationwide protests
Former President Barack Obama spoke in a virtual town hall Wednesday about the recent protests over the police killing of George Floyd. He says young people have the power and talent to make change.
A 20,000-Square-Foot Tribute to Healthcare Workers Emerges at Queens Museum
In the Queens Museum parking lot, Cuban-American artist Jorge Rodríguez-Gerada (previously) has painted a 20,000-square-foot mural as both an act of gratitude to Latinx healthcare workers, who have risked their own safety to care for others, and a nationwide call to … Continue reading
One reason why coronavirus hits black people the hardest
Toxic air can weaponize the coronavirus. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab Across the US, black people are dying from Covid-19 at disproportionately high rates. While there are many different factors at play behind the stark racial disparities — there’s … Continue reading
Why do some COVID-19 patients infect many others, whereas most don’t spread the virus at all?
Large numbers of people working close together in a cold environment may make meatpacking plants fertile ground for the novel coronavirus. By Kai KupferschmidtMay. 19, 2020 , 5:25 PM Science’s COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center. … Continue reading
A.I. Is Monitoring You Right Now and Here’s How It’s Using Your Data
There’s wisdom in crowds, and scientists are applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to better predict global crises and outbreaks.
How Does the Internet Work? – Glad You Asked S1
For most of us, the internet is virtual, made of Instagram posts, emails and YouTube videos. And, access to the vital utility isn’t guaranteed across the world. Glad You Asked host Cleo Abram wants to know: What is the internet … Continue reading
Sea You (short film)
SYNOPSIS Would you feel it? Would you know it? Travel back in time and see for yourself..
‘The favour is returned’: Native American Covid-19 relief fund thanks Irish people for their support
Organisers of an online fund to help Native American people who’ve been affected by Covid-19 have thanked Irish people for their support. Tue 11:19 AM Volunteers who’ve been helping to distribute supplies to Navajo people. Image: Vaness Tulley ORGANISERS OF … Continue reading
Solve Your Life Problems with These Outlandish Remedies by Artist Dana Wyse
Dana Wyse has a cureall for, well, everything. Can’t make the bed properly? There’s a pill for that. Need to be a bestselling writer ASAP? An injection is all you need. Struggling to figure out the meaning of life? There’s … Continue reading
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