Faced with the life-altering circumstances of Covid-19, people are switching things up. That can mean a lot of terrible things, like losing a job or having a loved one get sick. For those fortunate enough to still be employed (and healthy), you may be learning to work from home baking lots of bread, or getting…
DetailsIt now appears that the “invisible enemy,” as President Trump calls Covid-19, will not be routed by hydroxychloroquine, the 70-year-old malarial drug that he and his media allies repeatedly hyped as a potential miracle cure. A preliminary study based on clinical data from researchers in several countries found “no evidence” that hydroxychloroquine is a useful…
DetailsThis story originally appeared on Undark and is part of the Climate Desk collaboration.To enter the Fox permafrost tunnel—one of the only places in the world dedicated to the firsthand scientific study of the mix of dirt and ice that covers much of the planet’s far northern latitudes—you must don a hard hat then walk…
DetailsAla Stanford is a doctor, but right now her office is a parking lot, a street corner, the sidewalk outside of a Philadelphia Baptist church. Stanford leads a mobile unit of doctors who are bringing free Covid-19 testing to the neighborhoods in Philadelphia that are being hit hardest by the virus: underserved black communities. Across…
DetailsAfter almost two months of sheltering in place, it’s easy to start to feel more than a little stir-crazy. You might be looking for new ways to cope with, well, existing. Are you working on your mixology skills? We’ve got a guide to the Best Bar Accessories. Or perhaps you’re aiming to exercise more—our workout…
DetailsWe already know Apple’s iPhone 12 will have a game-changing camera and a seriously tempting price. But now the most eye-catching element of the new range has suddenly taken shape. Apple iPhone 12 Pro (Product) Red render based on multiple leaks PhoneArena MORE FROM FORBESApple iPhone 12: Everything We Know So FarBy Gordon KellyFollowing a…
DetailsThe OnePlus 8 Pro. (Source: OnePlus)Some OnePlus 8 Pro units suffer from well-documented green tint and black crush display issues. OnePlus is now acknowledging the latter to be a hardware defect, and is offering to repair, refund, or replace affected units. A few weeks ago, reports surfaced pointing out flaws in the display of the…
DetailsA new CoD: Warzone map has been leaked by way of a teaser video for Modern Warfare Season 4.The supposed map is named ‘Urzikstan’ and is in some way related to the game’s current map, Verdansk.Judging from the leaked video, the location seems to be in close proximity to Verdansk, as the clip begins with…
DetailsApple’s Face ID method for authenticating on recent iPhones offers a number of security benefits, and it’s a neat trick to boot. But in a pandemic-stricken world where many people either opt to or are even required to wear protective masks, users have discovered that Face ID doesn’t usually work when they need it to.…
DetailsWelcome once again to Replay, WIRED’s weekly guide to everything going on in the world of videogames. This week, we’ve got leaks, announcements, and, uh, Elon Musk. Let’s check it out.The Last of Us Part II Gets Both a New Release Date and a Major LeakBusy week for those keeping up with news out of…
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