President Trump’s call for Harvard University to return the money it received from the relief funds has finally borne fruits. In an official statement, the university has indicated its intentions to return the money to the Department of Education. Harvard University has caved to President Trump’s call to return the money the received from the […]
Mistaken as flu, health officials got no idea it was part of the first cases of COVID-19 in the US. Tracing back earlier cases of COVID-19 in the US As early as January, this was the estimate of health officials in California, where the early cases of COVID-19 in the US took place. Nobody knew […]
The lockdown has been very detrimental to deaf people who are finding it hard to adapt to work at home policy. Technologies being used are also not catering to their needs during the lockdowns. Three-quarters of people living with deafness fear that working from home will result in a drop in their productivity. This is […]
A new study shows astronauts’ brains expand when exposed to microgravity. The study, however, did not determine the longterm effect of such an expansion on their health. Going on space travel may cause your brain to swell according to a new study published in the Journal radiology this week. The study determined that staying in […]
Social distancing, or in many cases known as social isolation, is having a profound impact on our daily lives as governments continue to enforce restrictions that largely prohibit any form of physical interaction with the outside world. Yes, social distancing is the need of the hour given that it is one of the few substantiated […]
Only a portion of the expected half a million vulnerable children in England is showing up at school. A sanctuary for vulnerable children As the COVID-19 outbreak hit England, the Department for Education (DFE), headed by Education Secretary Gavin Williamson, suspended all classes and made the schools as a sanctuary for vulnerable children and children […]
Social media giant, Facebook, now a part of one of India’s largest cellular and internet service provider. Facebook invests in stocks overseas On April 22, Facebook and Jio Platforms made a huge announcement on the collaboration of the two giant companies, to improve the e-commerce market in India. The deal materialized with Facebook, a social […]
The Philippines DepEd has announced it is considering reopening the schools in August. The move comes after national consultation with the public, education stakeholders, and government officials. Philippines Department of Education(DepEd) is considering opening schools in August. In an interview with the Source, Education Secretary Leonor Briones said her department had been having consultations nationwide […]
Experts are warning that, without enough coronavirus testing, reopening the economy will accelerate the spread of the virus. New research is now highlighting how the US is operating at half potential testing capacity. New survey data conducted on more than 4,000 researchers across the US indicates the country is not optimizing its ability to test […]
A new algorithm is shining a light on the possibilities of controlling machines using minds. The research opens new futuristic opportunities for inventors. Brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies have been in existence for decades. Barring their costs of maintenance and development, their usage has also been very minimal and mostly used by people who have lost […]
