Virtual reality helps people stay fit and well through lockdown
People who use virtual reality headsets as a way of passing the time during lockdown are exercising more vigorously and feeling better about life.
Mar 4, 2021
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New study reveals how COVID shutdowns and restrictions affected countries' electricity use
A recent study from Oregon State University found that countries with stricter COVID-19 lockdowns and larger decreases in local travel early in the pandemic experienced steeper declines in electricity use than countries with ...
Jan 5, 2022
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Australia's Qantas to furlough 2,500 workers
Australian airline Qantas announced Tuesday it will furlough 2,500 workers as coronavirus outbreaks and regional lockdowns pummel demand for flights.
Aug 3, 2021
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Back in black: Spotify profits as subscribers rise despite virus
Music streaming service Spotify said Wednesday it had bounced back into profit during the first quarter, posting growing subscriber numbers as much of the world is in lockdown over the new coronavirus.
Apr 29, 2020
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Researchers find that detail matters for understanding COVID-19 impacts on electricity use
In the spring of 2020, most offices and schools shuttered, causing people to move work and school to their homes. This created an unprecedented source of uncertainty for the electrical grid. How would COVID-19 affect electricity ...
Mar 22, 2022
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How coronavirus might have changed TV viewing habits for good
As new social restrictions are imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19, it will be no surprise if people once again turn to their television screens for entertainment and companionship. In the UK, as the days turn darker ...
Nov 11, 2020
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