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Science & Tech 5 years ago

Japanese engineers have created a smart mask that can speak 8 languages

In order to better communicate while wearing a mask, Japanese researchers have developed a connected mask that can translate speech into eight different languages.

News 5 years ago

Most Brits, French, Germans would skip holiday if tests, masks involved: Survey

As new coronavirus travel restrictions kick in across Europe, a survey showed at least half of German, British and French travelers would rather cancel a holiday than quarantine afterwards, take a test upon arrival, or wear a mask outdoors.

Health 5 years ago

Does your homemade mask work?

Given the wide variety of unregulated face coverings that people are now wearing, how do we know which is most effective?

Food 5 years ago

Chinese beer lovers leave facemasks and worries behind as festival opens

Thousands of Chinese beer lovers left their facemasks and virus worries behind to gather in large crowds and raise a much-needed glass as the annual Qingdao beer festival opened over the weekend.

People 5 years ago

Face masks leave Britain's deaf community struggling to communicate

The introduction of mandatory face masks in most enclosed spaces across Britain was designed to protect people during the pandemic but has made life very difficult for the deaf community.

Health 5 years ago

Seven myths about face masks debunked

Whether it’s about the material your mask is made from or what happens to your body when you wear it, here are seven myths about wearing masks during the pandemic.

Editorial 5 years ago

True acts of sacrifice

Wearing masks at all times when in public, washing hands and keeping a distance—these are the true sacrifices that people should make these days.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

Sensible and chic: The $185 luxury face mask from Belgium

Take a face mask, adorn it with jewels or attach it to a long, flowing neck scarf. What have you got? A pandemic precaution, yes, but also a luxury fashion statement that can cost anywhere from 75 to 160 euros ($87-185).

Environment 5 years ago

Single-use masks, coronavirus waste end up polluting ocean

Environmentalists have warned that a global increase in use of single-use masks, latex gloves and other protective gear for use against the novel coronavirus could exacerbate marine pollution.

Food 5 years ago

California restaurant accused of turning away patrons wearing masks

A restaurant in northern California is in hot water following reports that its staff failed to wear masks and patrons were discouraged from using face coverings to protect against the coronavirus.

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