the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopters are on their way to Mars, beginning their quest to find ancient signs of life, fly the skies of the red planet, and take a trip so that humans will one day follow suit. “It is a really important mission with the best opportunity …
Read More »Khan Academy CEO Sal Khan prepares for fall and virtual learning
Brett Molina USA TODAY Published 9:48 AM EDT July 30, 2020 Last spring, with schools closed to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, educational apps became a lifesaver. As parents, educators, and students adapted to the virtual classroom, many relied on applications and technology to help bridge gaps in …
Read More »Aboard Princess Diamond, a spray transmission case study
In a year of endless viral outbreaks, the details of the Princess Diamond tragedy seem like ancient history. On January 20, an infected passenger boarded the cruise ship; A month later, more than 700 of the 3,711 passengers and crew members tested positive, and many fell seriously ill. The invader …
Read More »Can the coronavirus only live for up to 9 days on objects, as Kenya merchants claim?
Teresia Njenga, president of the Kenya Mitumba Association, at a press conference in July 2020 where she called for the ban on importing popular second-hand clothing to be lifted. (Photo: KTN News) Kenya officials are under pressure rescind the ban on importing second-hand clothes, popularly known in the country as …
Read More »Johns Hopkins experts address COVID-19 vaccine challenges, realistic deadlines – CBS Baltimore
BALTIMORE (WJZ) – Johns Hopkins public health experts posed challenges in the distribution and administration of coronavirus vaccines. “A vaccine won’t work if you don’t get it,” said Dr. Naor Bar-Zeev of the Johns Hopkins Bloomber School of Public Health. “Most likely, older adults will be prioritized. Health workers will …
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