Category: Science and Technology
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Make way, Kim Kardashian – the Next Generation of Influencers is 100% Digital
When it comes to the world of social media and retail engagement, nothing receives more press and attention than the so-called media influencers – those who make headlines with every post on Insta and can spark controversy with a simple Tweet. The biggest names in global rankings in terms of followers are, of course, superstars…
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International Partners Strengthen NASA’s Mission on Mars
When NASA’s Perseverance rover searches for signs of ancient life on Mars, it uses technology from partner nations across Europe. The 2,260-pound (1,025-kilogram) rover is equipped with imaging equipment and sensors from France, Italy, Spain, and Norway. “It’s an exploration mission, with elements contributed by our European partners to seek evidence of the possibility of…
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Masks Against Covid-19: Innovative Designs from American Universities
Innovators on university campuses in the United States are combating Covid-19 by creating masks that detect the presence of the virus that causes the disease, protect the user from being infected, and facilitate breathing and testing.Sensors for coronavirus that change colorResearchers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed sensors that can be placed…
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Enough of Kim Kardashian – the next generation of influencers will be 100% digital
When it comes to the world of social media and engagement with retail, nothing receives more attention in the press than the so-called influencers – those who make headlines with every social media post and can generate controversy with a simple Tweet. The biggest names in global rankings in terms of followers are, of course,…
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Keep an Eye on Brazil’s Booming Tech Sector
Brazilian humor is often a window into the clearer vision of the Brazilian psyche. A good joke told in a buteco or pé sujo, the corner bars where Brazilians gather for a beer at the end of the afternoon, is a great way for foreigners to grasp what Brazilians really think about big and small…
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My Experience with the Covid Vaccine and Tips
Since mid-December of last year, there has been a lot of excitement and a frenzy created around a cure for the Covid-19 virus. This was announced in the form of a two-dose vaccine, and emergency use was first granted to Pfizer and then to Moderna. Under strict state eligibility criteria, photos began to flood social…
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Six Notable Women Posthumously Honored
The National Women’s Hall of Fame has included six pioneering Black women in its unique sisterhood, recognizing their contributions in Seneca Falls, NY, the birthplace of the women’s rights movement in the United States. Its new Virtual Induction Series celebrates underrepresented women of note. This is done by posthumously recognizing marginalized women who were overlooked…
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Could a teenager’s discovery treat patients with Covid-19?
The award-winning science project of a 14-year-old American student may offer insights into a possible treatment for Covid-19.
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US Invests in Plastic Removal for Ocean Cleanup
Plastic waste, discarded indiscriminately, has been accumulating in the world’s oceans for years and is increasingly harming local industries that depend on the oceans and coastal waters — especially tourism and aquaculture. Supporting economic vitality is one of the reasons the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) launched its Ocean Plastics Initiative. By supporting specific…
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NASA launches satellite mission to monitor sea level
A joint satellite mission between the U.S. and Europe will collect valuable information about rising ocean levels. The Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite — named in honor of the former director of NASA’s Earth Science Division — was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, in November 2021. “The Earth is changing, and this satellite will…