A movement of quarantined artists are painting murals all over their walls
The artistic response to coronavirus pandemic has been incredible. In the past months, we’ve seen everything from a virtual benefit concert by the Rolling Stones to a new Banksy artwork dedicated to health workers. Today, we share with you the first finished products from a collective of artists Read More...
How to live sustainably while quarantining at home
Among the downsides of people’s behavioral changes during the pandemic is that many have increasingly been opting for disposable packaging and protective gear as they are perceived to provide a sense of safety. Experts, however, warn that this mentality could end up harming us more in the long Read More...
NYC hospital staff given vacations as gift for tirelessly fighting COVID-19
As a sign of appreciation for their hard work and commitment, thousands of employees at a hospital in the epicenter of America’s fight against the coronavirus will receive free vacations--though it's really hard to call those vacations "free" considering all that these health workers have been Read More...
Nike donates 30,000 shoes to healthcare workers fighting the pandemic
While healthcare workers are generally always operating in high gear to save lives, the pressure and intensity of their jobs have increased dramatically with the coronavirus pandemic. In a sign of appreciation of their superhero efforts, sportswear company Nike is donating 30,000 pairs of shoes Read More...
3 ways to get the most benefits out of your daily walk
During the pandemic, walking has become many people's new workout? With fitness facilities closed, people got a little more creative with how to stay physically active during stay-at-home orders. For many, walking has become a new escape from life indoors, and even a main form of exercise. There Read More...
How a llama in Belgium brought us one step closer to neutralizing COVID-19
While llamas are proving to be a funny addition to your Zoom call, it seems these creatures might wind up playing a bigger role in the coronavirus pandemic. According to a peer-reviewed study, llama blood might hold the key to unlocking new treatments for COVID-19. The study details how special Read More...
New bill would forgive student debt for doctors fighting the coronavirus
Recently, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo proposed the federal government give front-line workers a 50 percent bonus for risking their lives during the pandemic. And while there is good intention in Cuomo’s proposal, it won’t go far for many young doctors, who on average leave medical school Read More...
App makes it safer to get groceries by making the supermarket queue virtual
Waiting in the long lines that stretch around your local grocery store can be rather unnerving these days. But thanks to a new app, getting your groceries during the pandemic may soon become an easier and safer chore. Called SafeQueue, the app is one of the winning solutions of the Call for Code Read More...
7 ways to keep your nervous system relaxed in times of stress
From 1982 to 1992, psychologist Janice Kiecolt-Glaser and immunologist Ronald Glaser studied the role of stress on medical students. They discovered that students’ immunity was compromised during testing and examination times. They had fewer natural killer cells that are responsible for fighting Read More...
The pandemic is expected to make businesses more socially responsible
The corporate world has long been under the radar to do its part in tackling issues like inequality and climate change. Now as businesses struggle to survive the pandemic, some might emerge with better social and environmental practices. At least that’s what Harvard Business School professor Read More...