Live updates: SpaceX to launch historic crewed mission for NASA
SpaceX will attempt to launch NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken to the International Space Station today. Why it matters: If all goes well, this launch — expected to happen at 4:33 p.m. ET — will mark the first...
Pompeo tells Congress Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a statement Wednesday that he has certified to Congress that Hong Kong is no longer autonomous from China and does not warrant special treatment under U.S. law.Why it matters: Revoking Hong Kong's special...
Are thermal cameras a magic bullet for COVID-19 fever detection? There’s not enough evidence to know
Temperature-scanning systems are not always accurate at detecting fever, and raise a host of privacy concerns.
Australians Urge Queensland To Keep Border Closed Indefinitely
Australians have warmed to Queensland’s strict stance on re-opening its borders, saying the state should seriously consider staying shut on
The Years-Long Research Project Into the Gurlitt Trove Has Officially Ended With ‘a Very Large Gray Area’ Surrounding 1,000 Works
“Whatever research was possible, we have exhausted it," says the project's director. The post The Years-Long Research Project Into the Gurlitt Trove Has Officially Ended With ‘a Very Large Gray Area’ Surrounding 1,000 Works appeared first on artnet News.
Pentagon watchdog sidelined from coronavirus oversight by Trump submits resignation
Glenn Fine, the Pentagon's principal deputy inspector general, submitted his resignation on Tuesday.Why it matters: President Trump removed Fine as the Pentagon's acting inspector general in April 7 after a group of independent federal watchdogs selected him to lead the...
New York reports lowest number of new coronavirus deaths and cases since March
The number of daily new coronavirus cases and deaths reported in New York was the lowest since the state started its lockdown in March, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday, calling Memorial Day a "pivot point" for New York.By the numbers:...
Despite Trust Model Debates, Ethereum Is Bitcoin’s Largest Sidechain by Total Value Locked
The Ethereum network now has more bitcoin held in reserves than the Lightning Network, according to onchain statistics. At the time of publication, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) has close to 4,000 BTC ($34.7M) held in reserves, while the Lightning Network has...
Buildings consume lots of energy – here’s how to design whole communities that give back as much as they take
Net zero energy buildings produce at least as much energy as they use. Designing whole net zero campuses and communities takes the energy and climate benefits to a higher level.
Hurricanes and other extreme weather disasters prompt some people to move and trap others in place
Extreme weather events prompt people to move, a trend that could accelerate in a warming climate. But the ability to migrate internally in the US depends largely on economic status.
Josh Frydenberg says he has the numbers to challenge Scott Morrison, with the support of two billion MPs already locked in
Treasurer and deputy Liberal Party leader Josh Frydenberg says he has the support within the party required to topple Scott
The Art World Works From Home: Artist Dan Colen Is Admiring His David Hammons Work and Harvesting Crops for Food Banks on His Farm
The art world may be working remotely, but it certainly does not stop. We're checking in with art-world professionals to see how they work from home. The post The Art World Works From Home: Artist Dan Colen Is Admiring His...
Seeing is believing: how media mythbusting can actually make false beliefs stronger
Instead of debunking false claims, psychology shows promoting the facts is a more effective way to fight the spread of misinformation.
Joe Biden makes first public appearance in over two months to commemorate Memorial Day
Former Vice President Joe Biden made his first in-person appearance in over two months on Monday to honor Memorial Day by laying a wreath at a Delaware veterans park, AP reports. Why it matters: Biden, the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee,...
WHO temporarily suspends trial of hydroxychloroquine over safety concerns
The World Health Organization is temporarily pausing tests of the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine as a coronavirus treatment in order to review safety concerns, the agency's director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu said Monday.Why it matters: The decision comes after a retrospective review...
The coronavirus doesn’t exist in isolation — it feeds on other diseases, crises
When two or more epidemics co-exist and compound one another to worsen health, they are said to be syndemic. COVID-19 is feeding on other crises and diseases.
An Educator’s Call for Artworks by Children From Around the World Reveals What Kids Are Really Thinking About Under Lockdown
An online exhibition features works by 60 children from seven countries. The post An Educator’s Call for Artworks by Children From Around the World Reveals What Kids Are Really Thinking About Under Lockdown appeared first on artnet News.
This Is Not Capitalism: How Covid-19 Shined a Light on America’s Fascist System
In the last few months, giant American corporations and financial incumbents that are subsidized by the U.S. government, have profited immensely during the coronavirus outbreak. This has caused certain groups of people and those who despise wealth to claim that...
$60 Billion JobKeeper Savings To Be Used To Pay For Stuart Robert’s Internet Bill
Scott Morrison has cautioned Australians against getting too excited about the $60 billion windfall identified in the JobKeeper budget, saying
Can’t resist splurging on online shopping? Here’s why
There are strong psychological drivers underpinning the impulse to splurge hard-earned money online. There are also some simple ways to stop.