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Lifestyle 6 years ago

Thirteen insider tips on how to wear a mask without your glasses fogging up, getting short of breath or your ears hurting

How do I stop my glasses fogging up?

Health 6 years ago

Posture: How to feel more powerful and confident

The key to ensuring our body posture doesn’t let us down during challenging situations may lie...

Health 6 years ago

Immunity to COVID-19 may not last. This threatens a vaccine and herd immunity

Coronaviruses in general seems to be particularly good at not being well recognized by our immune sy...

Environment 6 years ago

Global electronic waste up 21 percent in five years, and recycling isn't keeping up

Only 17.4 percent of 2019’s e-waste was formally collected and recycled.

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Brave new technology for post-pandemic society

We can also utilize technology to substitute physical contact. As people are required to avoid direc...

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Larasati's live auction of artworks slated for late July

Larasati’s upcoming sale, Traditional, Modern and Contemporary Art, a live auction o...

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Challenges of home learning during a pandemic through the eyes of a student

As a student participating in the home-learning program, online school was confusing to adjust ...

News 6 years ago

Millennials drive for 8 percent fewer trips than older generations

Millennials are more pro-environment than previous generations and less likely to believe driving gi...

Parents 6 years ago

Grandparent-grandchildren video calls are vital during COVID-19. Here are simple ways to improve them

Many parents and grandparents we surveyed have questions about what increased video-calling means fo...

Books 6 years ago

Laksmi Pamuntjak's reading list during self-isolation

Indonesian author Laksmi Pamuntjak shares her reading list for prolonged self-quarantine.

Entertainment 6 years ago

'Filosofi Kopi: Aroma Gayo' explores coffee, philosophy in Aceh

A short documentary explores the orginins of Gayo coffee and what makes it special to the Gayo peopl...

Environment 6 years ago

Three reasons why banning plastic bags is problematic

Latest research shows plastic bags make up only a fraction of marine debris in the waters ...

Science & Tech 6 years ago

Saving lives and the economy using technology amid COVID-19 pandemic

Digital technology serves as one part of the overall solution, however, there are some controversial...

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Which face mask should I wear?

There are many different ways to cover your face to protect against infectious diseases, whether tha...

Books 6 years ago

‘A Yellow House’ opens window to the lives of Indonesian domestic workers in Singapore

Many Indonesian maids often are locked inside working extra-long hours without even being fed. Some ...

Health 6 years ago

COVID-19: Could it be burning out after 20% of a population is infected?

The spread of SARS-CoV-2 has been difficult to predict and understand.

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Can introverts thrive in business? 5 tips for survival and success

Some introverts can actually be very good business leaders, and some excel in more specific roles li...

Health 6 years ago

Retractions and controversies over coronavirus research show that the process of science is working as it should

The urgency to find solutions to the COVID-19 pandemic certainly contributed to the publication of s...

Health 6 years ago

How to help someone you live with who has depression

A lot of advice addresses the person with depression, but here we give advice on what you can do if ...

Entertainment 6 years ago

Jessie Ware's fourth outing offers 'Pleasure' galore

Jessie Ware’s fourth offering, the evocatively titled What’s Your Pleasure?, showca...

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Money buys even more happiness than it used to

Many factors determine happiness, but one has stirred considerable controversy over the years: money...

Health 6 years ago

Ten tips for looking after your back while you're sitting down

Studies have demonstrated that “postural variability” (changing your position) and ...

News 6 years ago

'Proud to be Indonesian': Student stranded for months in South Africa shares her story

I cannot describe the shift in the spectrum of emotions I felt the day the consulate took me in. I w...

Books 6 years ago

Five must-read novels on the environment and climate crisis

Reading some environmental literature – sometimes called “eco-literature” – ...

Health 6 years ago

Indonesian herbals: Sending a clear, consistent message on its potentials

Premature publications of nonstandardized research results can do more harm than good for Indonesia&...

Entertainment 6 years ago

'Humba Dreams': Unearthing social, community issues in Sumba

It may not please everyone with its languid pace and understated storytelling.

Health 6 years ago

Is the airborne route a major source of coronavirus transmission?

As the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, one question that keeps coming up i...

Entertainment 6 years ago

Comedy and why it is necessary in keeping the world spinning

Mark Twain once said, "Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” The father of...

Lifestyle 6 years ago

Marriage and money help but don't lead to long-lasting happiness

We all know big life events like marriage, parenthood, job loss and the death of loved one can affec...

Entertainment 6 years ago

‘Hamilton’: A magical musical experience from the comforts of home

As a music fan who can’t access New York’s Broadway, Hamilton being acquired and release...

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