Results of a new study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health show that people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 … COVID-19 virus is evolving to get better at becoming airborneRead more
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How pandemics fuel the rise of mega-corporations
In June 1348, people in England began reporting mysterious symptoms. They started off as mild and vague: headaches, aches, and nausea. This was followed by … How pandemics fuel the rise of mega-corporationsRead more
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When Profits and Politics Drive Science
More than 100 companies are competing to be first in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine to market. It’s a race against time, not … When Profits and Politics Drive ScienceRead more
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COVID-related plastic waste in the ocean
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields. The resulting … COVID-related plastic waste in the oceanRead more
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Amid Covid-19 and Nationwide Protests, America’s Billionaires Got $79 Billion Richer
An analysis released Thursday by the Institute for Policy Studies finds that the combined wealth of U.S. billionaires surged by $565 billion between March 18 … Amid Covid-19 and Nationwide Protests, America’s Billionaires Got $79 Billion RicherRead more
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Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information Security
With states beginning to ease shelter-in-place restrictions, the conversation on COVID-19 has turned to questions of when and how we can return to work, take … Immunity Passports Are a Threat to Our Privacy and Information SecurityRead more
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The richest billionaires became vastly richer during pandemic
A new report reveals that American billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by $434 billion since the start of the pandemic, although at least one … The richest billionaires became vastly richer during pandemicRead more
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Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 Billion
Public health campaigners on Tuesday accused Pfizer of putting profits over human life after the U.S.-based pharmaceutical giant raised its coronavirus vaccine sales projection to … Amid Pandemic, Pfizer Boosts Vaccine Sales Forecast to $36 BillionRead more
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The Great Depression, Coronavirus Style
Many economists believe that a recession is already underway. So do millions of Americans struggling with bills and job losses. While the ghosts of the … The Great Depression, Coronavirus StyleRead more
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A Chronicle of a Lost Decade Foretold
To exorcise my worst fears about the coming decade, I chose to write a bleak chronicle of it. If, by December 2030, developments have invalidated … A Chronicle of a Lost Decade ForetoldRead more