Mystery: Why some people don’t catch COVID-19
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 For many, the queen can’t be separated from colonial rule NPR · Juliana Kim While her 70-year reign saw the British Empire become the Commonwealth of Nations, the scars of colonialism linger.  |
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 What’s in a name? King Charles III’s name has loaded history Associated Press · AP Staff Some thought the new king might prefer a different name because of historical baggage associated with two previous British monarchs called Charles.  The mystery of why some people don’t get COVID-19 WIRED · Grace Browne A small number of people appear naturally immune to the coronavirus. Scientists think they might hold the key to helping protect us all.  A ‘cheapfake’ Dr. Oz poster went viral on social media. The fact check did not. NBC News · Jesse Damiani Deepfakes are concerning. But a more lightweight form of synthetic media is already influencing political realities.  Why urban streets around the world are going car-free CNBC · Liam Mays Personal cars sit parked about 95% of the time, and they take up valuable real estate in urban areas.  Millennials want to live a ‘soft life,’ and it’s changing how they work Fortune · Trey Williams Living a soft life doesn’t necessarily mean you don’t have a job, it just means your job is not your whole world. |
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 Now is the best time in human history to be alive (unless you’re a farm animal) Vox · Kenny Torrella Animal welfare has suffered as humanity has improved, but there’s hope on the horizon.  Did humans domesticate plants, or did they domesticate us? Salon · Troy Farah Scientists are trying to better understand the origins of agriculture, and how we coevolved with our favored crops.  Food writer Eric Kim is redefining what it means to be Korean American AFAR Media · Mae Hamilton The New York Times columnist is on a mission to create his own interpretation of Korean American cuisine.  The 100 greatest albums of all time Consequence · Consequence Staff A definitive ranking voted on and debated by our editors, staff writers, and contributors. |
