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Covid-19 indoors: More than face masks

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Covid-19: More than face masks Source: Unsplash Recent research brought to light by Shelly Miller and authored by Dr Morawska, with the title, " Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2: The world should face the reality," has 'raised more concerns about airborne transmissions of COVID-19.  Dr. Morawska found out that no country has taken into serious considerations the airborne transfer of the virus indoors; including restaurants, malls, offices and the likes. Source: Twitter  According to a previous research carried out in China two months ago, a group of ten people in a particular section were subject to an air conditioning system and unknowingly, one of them was infected with the virus. It was later found out that these other 9 people were infected, and others within the mall in areas without air conditioning systems were not infected.  Source: Twitter  According to Treehugger, an Architect, Justin Bere noted that "it recommends avoiding central recirculation during S

Technologies that can save the environment

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Technologies that can save the environment  Dear reader,  Do you remember the time before Facebook, or Instagram or Twitter? Not so much? Well, neither do I. Can you imagine a better future than the present one? One where you can do more than just pop up in your neighbor's house in your flying car? "In truth, the importance of technology is nothing new, it is an old, old story." - Gary Hoover Technology, has transcended beyond just 'the better way of doing things' into something more along the lines of 'A Nightmare in Silicon Valley' story.  But, "The planet is in jeopardy!" is a statement that has become a second language, so much that virtually all we know is the problem and not the solution. Yes, these are perilous times, but within them lay the greatest opportunities. "Every student graduating college (or still in school) feels some sort of uncertainty, regardless of their major: will I find a job? Should I move to a big city? What k

War against Coronavirus: How to deal with the layoffs

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War against Coronavirus: Transitioning into a new world amid layoffs We're transitioning! Let's make it count!! When the Coronavirus pandemic began, no one knew how far it would go, much less how long. And if there was nothing no one really knew, it would be the devastating effects it would have not just on human life but on our emotions, our psychology and our finances. One might ask, "Is there really anything worse than death?" And I'd respond without any form of hesitation, "Yes, there is. It's living with the feeling that there is nothing worth living for anymore." "The consensus of 57 economists surveyed this month by The Wall Street Journal is that 14.4 million jobs will be lost in the coming months, and the unemployment rate will rise to a record 13% in June, from a 50-year low of 3.5% in February." The 2AM uncertainty that creeps into your mind and keeps you awake wondering if you might be part of the 50% of the world