[ad_1] See the high resolution version of this infographic by clicking here. In just a few decades, some of today’s most recognized companies may no longer be known names. Corporate longevity, or the half-life of a company, has been dramatically reduced. In the 1960s, a typical S&P 500 company was …
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[ad_1] When the first sample came for testing, Lauren Jelley had to keep her hands from shaking. After being a scientist for almost 20 years and a technical leader in the ESR virus identification reference laboratory, she is no stranger to test samples. But this one was different. It was …
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[ad_1] The place North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited may be just as significant as showing his face in public after a three-week absence that raised questions about his health and control of the nuclear-armed state. State media on Saturday said Kim celebrated the completion of the Sunchon Phosphatic …
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[ad_1] After mounting public pressure, Flight Center has backed down on charging travelers for trips canceled due to Covid-19, completely eliminating their fees. The tourist booking company was criticized for charging customers for canceling reservations they were unable to use due to Covid-19’s travel restrictions. A couple the Herald spoke …
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[ad_1] SPOILER ALERT A local reality star has been successful on Netflix, and has become one of the most followed Kiwis on Instagram. Two weeks after New Zealand reality TV star Harry Jowsey hit Netflix on his dating show Too Hot to Handle, the show has had a global impact …
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[ad_1] Jockey Damien Thornton’s decision to isolate himself for fifteen days has paid big dividends at Group I Schweppes Oaks (2000m) on Saturday in Morphettville. Thornton decided to forgo many trips on the Victorian circuit to self-isolate and comply with coronavirus measures to travel during the fall of South Australia. …
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[ad_1] In early January, the same month that the world celebrated the bicentennial of the discovery of Antarctica, snowmobile scientists were sliding on their diamond ice, dragging a platform of metal detectors in their wake. The researchers hoped to discover a hypothetical cache of iron-rich meteorites, the remains of ancient …
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[ad_1] Photo: File Commonly used blood pressure medicines do not heighten susceptibility to COVID-19 infection, or increase the risk of becoming seriously ill with the disease, three major studies said Friday, positive news for the millions of people who take them. The research primarily concerned angiotensin-converting-enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor …
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[ad_1] Lawrence Smith / Things Microbiologist Siouxsie Wiles says PPE is not 100 percent effective against Covid-19. Dr. Siouxsie Wiles, a microbiologist at the University of Auckland, says that healthcare professionals who wear personal protective equipment (PPE) may still be infected with Covid-19 and should not have a false sense …
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[ad_1] Taranaki-Daily-News Since April 28, iwi checkpoints have been running at Urenui and Pātea in a bid to education drivers and reduce travel. Data gleaned from iwi checkpoints set up at Urenui and Pātea show some travelers are not abiding by the conditions of coronavirus alert level 3. After five …
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