March 25, 2020
Buildings grown by bacteria — new research is finding ways to turn cells into mini-factories for materials
Researchers are turning microbes into microscopic construction crews by altering their DNA to make them produce building materials. The work could lead to more sustainable buildings.
March 25, 2020
Three tips on how to convince friends and family to stay home – Coronacast – ABC Radio
It seems many people still haven’t got the message about the importance of social distancing. And some Coronacast listeners are saying they’re still struggling to convince friends and family to take it seriously and stop acting in ways that could spread the virus. So today Dr Norman Swan has three tips to help you convince your loved ones to take notice. On today’s show: * How do you convince friends and family to take coronavirus seriously? * What’s the difference between COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2? * Why can’t Australia make our own testing kits? * Kids question: Clara wants to know why coronavirus is so bad * Kids question: Ezra wants to know what happens if you get coronavirus and another virus at the same time. Will they mix? And Dr Norman Swan explains what the World Health Organisation megatrial testing four possible coronavirus treatments is all about.
Source: Three tips on how to convince friends and family to stay home – Coronacast – ABC Radio
March 22, 2020
Economists told us what a pandemic could do. Who listened? | Torsten Bell | Opinion | The Guardian
Economists told us what a pandemic could do. Who listened? | Torsten Bell | Opinion | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/mar/22/economists-pandemic-predictions-covid-19
March 21, 2020
Securing Justice, Health, and Democracy against the COVID-19 Threat | Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics
Securing Justice, Health, and Democracy against the COVID-19 Threat | Edmond J. Safra Center for Ethics
March 16, 2020
Forward-thinking Utrecht builds car-free district for 12,000 people | World news | The Guardian
Forward-thinking Utrecht builds car-free district for 12,000 people | World news | The Guardian
March 10, 2020
Carbon emissions fall as electricity producers move away from coal | Environment | The Guardian
Carbon emissions fall as electricity producers move away from coal | Environment | The Guardian
March 9, 2020
3-D-printed homes: A concept is turning into something solid
3-D-printed homes: A concept is turning into something solid
March 8, 2020
Are flying taxis ready for lift-off? | World news | The Guardian
Are flying taxis ready for lift-off? | World news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/07/are-flying-taxis-ready-for-lift-off
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