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Health 5 years ago

5 things you should do right now to fight the rising number of COVID-19 cases

Here are five things I urge you to do right now.

Destinations 5 years ago

Dark tourism memorial sites will help us heal from the trauma of coronavirus

Undoubtedly, the COVID-19 pandemic will become our shared, if not contested, heritage.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Adapting in the pandemic is a must

From homeworking to health care, COVID-19 has forced society to adapt in ways that should endure. An...

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Dragon boat racing: From Chinese tradition to modern sport

Dragon boat racing as a professional sport is regulated by the Indonesian Rowing Association.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

'Normal' human body temperature is a range around 37 degrees Celcius – a physiologist explains why

Quick, what’s a normal body temperature? Almost certainly you’d answer 98.6 degrees Fahr...

News 5 years ago

'Sick until proven healthy': How COVID-19 pandemic changes global security

Similar to after the 9/11 attack, the COVID-19 pandemic will also lead to increased security at poin...

Health 5 years ago

Herd immunity won’t solve our COVID-19 problem

Herd immunity is usually discussed in the context of vaccination.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Saying goodbye to Winden in a bittersweet final chapter of 'Dark' Season 3

Until the very end, Dark is not an easy watch. The mystery will hurt your brain, and trying to guess...

Health 5 years ago

Back pain: Four ways to fix bad lockdown posture – by copying astronauts

Common poor desk posture is actually very similar to the posture astronauts adopt during spaceflight...

Health 5 years ago

One meter or two? The science behind social distancing

Why such a range of “safe” distances? That’s because social distancing is a comple...

Lifestyle 5 years ago

How to get financially fit in the 'new normal'

If we have to adjust our lives to this so-called “new normal”, will there be changes to ...

Health 5 years ago

Scientists around the world are already fighting the next pandemic

As recent recommendations on AMR from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (F...

Health 5 years ago

Dexamethasone: The cheap, old and boring drug that's a potential coronavirus treatment

Dexamethasone belongs to a class of drugs known as corticosteroids and is used to treat a range of c...

Science & Tech 5 years ago

Accelerating digital transformation amid pandemic

With the right technology, companies can ensure that essential functions will be carried out during ...

Tips 5 years ago

Is it safe to stay in a hotel, cabin or rental home yet?

No matter what type of stay you’re planning, the primary concern is coming into close contact ...

Health 5 years ago

So you think investing in fever screening can curb the spread of COVID-19? Think again

Needing to measure body core temperature raises the first problem with fever screening.

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Previewing Larasati's Traditional, Modern and Contemporary Art — Jakarta sale

A hallmark of Larasati auctions are the diversity of works available, and this sale offers good oppo...

Health 5 years ago

Why it could be dangerous to exercise with a face mask on

Exercise invariably leads to faster and harder breaths, so wearing a mask during exercise places a f...

Entertainment 5 years ago

'Da 5 Bloods': Conjuring a war that never really ends

Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods conveys the message that wars never end for its veterans or th...

Health 5 years ago

Am I immune to COVID-19 if I have antibodies?

Do antibodies work to prevent a new coronavirus infection?

Health 5 years ago

Want to stop the COVID-19 stress meltdown? Train your brain

With a crisis in emotional health upon us, people can benefit from learning to take charge of these ...

Art & Culture 5 years ago

Statues are just the start – the UK is peppered with slavery heritage

These statues are just the start – Britain’s heritage is steeped in the remnants and his...

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Anonymous story sharing: A new way to spread content?

Anonymous communication has begun to shed its poor image. One factor contributing to its surge in po...

Health 5 years ago

What goes into the toilet doesn’t always stay there, and other coronavirus risks in public

Limiting the amount of time spent in any enclosed indoor space – restrooms and restaurants inc...

Art & Culture 5 years ago

In search of post-COVID-19 economic protocol to stimulate Indonesian art world

The massive disruption caused in the art and creative sector of the Indonesian economy by global gov...

Lifestyle 5 years ago

How to maintain a slower pace of life after lockdown

Moving at a slower pace allows for feeling a stronger connection between body and mind, which can gr...

Health 5 years ago

The original SARS virus disappeared – here's why coronavirus won’t do the same

Yet the virus that caused the original Sars disease – SARS-CoV-1 – no longer haunts us. ...

Science & Tech 5 years ago

What makes something smell good or bad?

Scent tells you a lot about your environment, and your instincts help to decide what is safe or dang...

Health 5 years ago

Nicotine therapy for coronavirus: The evidence is weak and contradictory

We need treatments urgently and nicotine replacement therapy is considered safe, is widely available...

Environment 5 years ago

Fighting climate change: Inspiration from an Indonesian national hero

The government declared my grandfather Herman Johannes a national hero in 2009 for his role in leadi...

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