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Apr 28, 2020 • 4min
The Rise of Thermal Cameras—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Thermal cameras are now becoming ever-more prevalent in the US: in grocery stores and in buildings. They work in interesting ways and they will make us safer. But they are still taking data coming from inside us, which feels intimate, even if it’s entirely rational. Will we regret this once the moment of crisis has passed?
Apr 28, 2020 • 3min
The race to collect Covid-19 antibodies is on, the White House changes its messaging, and Dr. Deborah Birx issues a warning- Tech in Two
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Apr 27, 2020 • 3min
Why We Might Need to Change How We Test New Drugs—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
The way we test vaccines and evaluate treatments is changing rapidly because of COVID-19. There are kinds of smart reasons for speeding up testing that we are trying now. And one big question: will what we are doing now change the way this science happens in the future? Here’s a really good article explaining how this is working: https://www.wired.com/story/want-a-new-covid-19-drug-fast-bring-on-the-battle-royale/
Apr 24, 2020 • 3min
Drones Swoop in to Help Ghana Tackle Coronavirus—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
Can drones really help with the coronavirus crisis in Ghana? I think they can, and I think testing them is a good opportunity to learn what they are capable of.
Apr 24, 2020 • 2min
Human trials begin in Europe, hacking ramps up, and joblessness continues to soar- Tech in Two
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Apr 23, 2020 • 3min
The UK underestimates its death toll, a study pokes holes in a potential treatment, and the CDC predicts a second wave in the winter- Tech in Two
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Apr 22, 2020 • 3min
Hacking Amidst Coronavirus—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
There’s been an uptick in state-sponsored hacking. Why? Well, everyone is distracted right now, and also newly vulnerable as we work from home and rely on new ad-hoc networks. Stay safe, patch your software, and do what your trusted cyber security teams tell you to do.
Apr 22, 2020 • 3min
The WHO dispels coronavirus conspiracies, a new study on the the pandemic is getting a lot of attention, and lockdown is slowing emissions.
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Apr 21, 2020 • 3min
Syndrome Surveillance—Most Interesting Thing in Tech
There are all kinds of data sets that public health officials will be able to use to help us return life to normal. One of them is going to be websites where people self report symptoms, like covidnearyou, whether they are healthy or ill. Ideally it will help us identify outbreaks and then slow them.
Apr 21, 2020 • 3min
The US reaches 40,000 deaths, data shows coronavirus can survive high temperatures, and Lady Gaga raises millions for Covid-19 relief- Tech in Two
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