Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Molly Bergen
12/08/2021
Pfizer and BioNTech say booster dose provides high level of protection against omicron variant in initial lab study
A booster shot of the vaccine increases antibody protection 25-fold compared with the initial two-dose series, according to a preliminary lab study.
12/06/2021
A Monthly Ritual of Selflessness Has Transformed Rwanda
On the last Saturday of each month, everyone stops what they’re doing and works together to improve their communities. It’s called Umuganda.
12/06/2021
Free tree for every Welsh household in climate initiative
Some will plant a modest fruit tree in their small back garden while those with more space might plump for a sapling that will, hopefully, grow into a mighty oak.
12/07/2021
Canada’s first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine shows high efficacy
Canada's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine has shown high efficacy against infection during Phase 3 clinical trials, the drugmakers behind the plant-based shot reported Tuesday, fuelling hopes it could soon get a stamp of approval for use.
12/06/2021
Wisconsin law to curb rape kit backlog with standardized collection, tracking system
For years, thousands of sexual assault kits sat on the shelves in Wisconsin law enforcement agencies, leaving victims and investigators desperately waiting for crucial data, according to state officials.
11/30/2021
How the US Navy Creates Prosperity & Why We’ll Miss It
In Episode 222 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Gregg Easterbrook. Gregg was a staff writer, national correspondent, and contributing editor at The Atlantic for forty years and has authored thirteen books about a variety of subjects including climate change, globalization, philosophy, and American football.
12/07/2021
Chile’s congress recognizes same-sex marriage, joining Latin America’s shift toward gay rights
Chile’s congress on Tuesday voted to legalize same-sex marriage, joining the growing wave of Latin American countries recognizing the right in a historically Catholic region.
12/02/2021
Californian firm touts ‘mushroom leather’ as sustainability gamechanger
Vegan alternatives to leather could save more than just animals. The scientists behind fashion’s new latest must-have – the “mushroom leather” handbag – believe that mycelium, a material grown from fungi which can be engineered to look and feel like calfskin or sheepskin, could help save the planet.
12/02/2021
UK drugs watchdog approves new Covid treatment Xevudy
The UK drugs watchdog has approved a new Covid treatment after trials found it cut the likelihood of hospital admission and death by 79% in high-risk adults.
12/01/2021
Capital One says it is ditching all consumer overdraft fees, giving up $150 million in annual revenue
It’s the largest U.S. bank yet to end the industry practice of charging customers a hefty fee, typically $25 to $35 each instance, for allowing transactions that exceed a customer’s balance, according to the McLean, Virginia-based lender.
12/01/2021
A reason for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems are not blank slates
The emergence of a new Covid-19 variant with a startlingly large constellation of mutations has countries around the world sounding alarms.
11/30/2021