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Even after an infection within its walls, the Senate is dragging its heels. Any more delay could be catastrophic.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/congress-needs-to-get-act-together-coronavirus
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The Invisible Lives of Hand Dryers
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From posh lounges to dirty dive bars, the quotidian fixture is both a symbol of modern convenience and a site of contention over sanitary restroom practices.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/hand-dryer-photo-gallery
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Trump’s Coronavirus Policies Don’t Tackle the Pandemic
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The US president promised loans and tax holidays, but his crisis-adjacent plans didn’t offer much to support the health care system.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-coronavirus-policies-dont-tackle-pandemic
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‘Hi Dad, It’s Me. Please Buy Lots of Soup’
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As the coronavirus spreads, telling your physician ox of a father to wash his hands and stockpile beans feels abnormal. But these are abnormal times.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/hi-dad-its-me-please-buy-lots-of-soup
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Construction Workers Embrace the Robots That Do Their Jobs
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A robotic excavator can dig a pipeline trench without a human in the cab. An engineers’ union is partnering with the company that makes the tech.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/construction-workers-embrace-robots-do-their-jobs
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Amid Coronavirus Fears, Startups Rethink the Virtual Conference
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As more gatherings get shut down due to Covid-19, a new group of companies are trying to re-create the experience online. Hotel cocktail not included.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/amid-coronavirus-fears-startups-rethink-virtual-conference
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Ultra-Fast Genome Sequencing Could Save the Lives of Newborns
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Whole genome tests can help identify the cause of a baby’s mysterious illness. But ethicists say it’s still too soon to use them for all infants.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/ultra-fast-genome-sequencing-could-save-lives-newborns
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The 2020 Election Shows the Techlash Has Only Gone So Far
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Elizabeth Warren had a plan to deal with Big Tech. But voters seem to have other priorities.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/2020-election-techlash-has-only-gone-so-far
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Trump’s Coronavirus Press Event Was Even Worse Than It Looked
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His remarks at the CDC on Friday were misguided, misleading, and show how misinformation could hamper Covid-19 containment efforts.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/trumps-coronavirus-press-event-was-even-worse-than-it-looked
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Dolphins Are Still Accidental Casualties of Tuna Fishing
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A new study estimates that about 80,000 cetaceans are swept up every year by tuna-fishing nets in the Indian Ocean.
Source: https://www.wired.com/story/dolphins-are-still-accidental-casualties-of-tuna-fishing
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