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Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause various illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. The coronavirus that has been recently discovered causes a condition called COVID-19. The new coronavirus outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-2019 can be transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets.
Here's Why 2020 Is the Worst Year in the History of Humankind: Part 3
All our emotions about this year can be expressed in two pictures. In this article, you will find a story about the contrast between expectations and reality of 2020.
News Digest: Pieces of News About Beetles, Bacteria, Microplastics, and Studio Ghibli Online Tours
Did you know that American prisoners want to get sick with COVID-19 on purpose? And that to find out what species a beetle belongs to, scientists need to study its penis for 7 years? Enjoy our news digest and find out!
Apple and Google Introduced the First Version of COVID-19 Exposure Notification Tech
Google and Apple have announced the launch of the first public Exposure Notification API, which allows creating apps to track contacts with people infected with COVID-19.
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog Spot Can Herd Sheep
Boston Dynamics' robotic dog Spot continues to develop, helping to maintain distance during quarantine, deliver drugs, and even herd sheep.
Apple to Start Returning Some Employees to Offices in the Following Weeks
The Cupertino company was one of the first to let staff switch to remote work during the pandemic, and it’s now one of the first to return workers to its offices.
Facebook Labeled About 50 Million Fake Posts About Coronavirus in April
In its April report, Facebook said it found 50 million posts with fake information related to the novel coronavirus in April. In March, 40 million messages were detected.
Twitter CEO Says Some Employees Can Work From Home Forever
Some of the tech giant’s employees may never get back to the offices and will work from home indefinitely. Twitter said that the past few months “have proven we can make that work.”