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(CNN) — Anyone who’s spent a night in a dingy motel knows that not all shower heads are created equal. And these days, when self-care is a priority and we’re spending more time at home than ever, upgrading your shower head is a no-brainer. First up: deciding the flow that’s right for you. Are … Read more
When ocean temperatures rise, corals release symbiotic unicellular algae, which leads to coral bleaching. Here in her laboratory, Madeleine van Oppen adapts algae to warmer water in order to possibly protect corals from bleaching. (Courtesy photo by Marie Roman, Australian Institute of Marine Science) The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation announced today that it will … Read more
Scientists are trying to treat a growing number of rare diseases with gene therapy. It offers a potential one-off solution that attacks the root cause of the disease rather than just treating symptoms. (2th of June)
Home Services Market Urban Company announced Wednesday that it has raised $ 255 million in a new round of funding and confirmed a valuation of $ 2.1 billion. The new round of funding – a Series F – was led by Prosus Ventures, Dragoneer and Wellington Management, while Vy Capital, Tiger Global and Steadview participated. … Read more
On the same day that the Washington Post reported that data shows that Amazon’s warehouse workers are “suffering serious injuries at higher rates than other companies,” the company announced two changes that are part of its stated goal of being “the best place to work in the world and the safest place on earth to … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine was authorized for emergency use in December.Credit…James Estrin/The New York Times Moderna on Tuesday became the latest pharmaceutical company to apply to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for full approval for its Covid-19 vaccine for use in people 18 and older. F.D.A. approval would allow … Read more
Downtown Seattle and the headquarters of Amazon during the COVID-19 pandemic. (GeekWire photo / Kurt Schlosser) The plywood is falling off, restaurants that have survived add hours, and vehicle traffic in Seattle is growing from the ghost towns a year ago. With downtown, Belltown, and South Lake Union ready for tens of thousands of employees … Read more
The attack affected servers that support its IT systems in North America and Australia, the company said in a press release. “The company is currently not aware of any evidence that customer, supplier or employee data has been compromised or misused as a result of the situation,” said JBS. “It will take some time to … Read more
The COVID-19 pandemic has created many problems around the world, and supply chains are no exception. There are a number of applications that aim to solve workflow challenges across the supply chain. However, real-time access to information from transport companies has so far been difficult for shippers and logistics companies. Enter Project44. The 7-year-old Chicago-based … Read more
Blair Underwood, wife Desiree DaCosta, who ended the marriage; Scala announces the 2021-21 season with the hope of fewer limits; Stars unable to attend the BAFTA TV Awards appear as holograms on the red carpet. (1 June)