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Society USA

19. November 2020

Americans Voted Massively for a Truce in the War on Drugs

The American electorate voted massively in favor of relaxing laws around the use of drugs like recreational cannabis, medical marijuana and weed for both recreational and medicinal uses.

Technology

Technology Italy

13. October 2020

This New Bionic Hand Brings Back 90% of Movements of a Lost “Real” Hand

Italian researchers have developed Hannes, an anthropomorphic, poly-articulated prosthetic hand and wrist that can restore up to 90% of functionality for people who underwent upper-limb amputations.

Society

Society United Kingdom

11. August 2020

Real Corona Heroes are Now Characters in a Children’s Book

A new children’s book tells stories of people who have helped the health and care service at the UK's National Health Service (NHS) during the COVID-19 crisis.

Society

Society USA

25. July 2020

UN Security Council Has One Voice for Once. “Let the Guns Be Silent”, It Says.

All 15 members of the United Nations Security Council have adopted a resolution which demands a total and immediate ceasefire in order to focus on the efforts to fight COVID-19.

Health

Health United Kingdom

28. June 2020

Stem Cell Transplant Has Shown to Cure Two HIV Patients to Date

Almost three years after stopping his treatment, a Venezuelan patient in the UK seems to have been completely cured of the immune-damaging virus known as HIV.

Health

Health USA

15. June 2020

Call the Police in Texas Now – and Get Mental Help, Too

In parts of Dallas, Texas, 911 emergency calls don’t just involve the police. If the call relates to a mental health crisis, a mental health professional will respond with a team to help avoid violence, jail, or unnecessary hospitalization.

Health

Health Bangladesh

13. June 2020

Cloths Factories Set Up Lab to Test Workers for COVID-19

A test lab has been set up for garment workers in Bangladesh that can test up to 180 samples a day for COVID-19 infections – with another two laboratories also expected to open soon to further expand testing capacities.

Health

Health USA

13. June 2020

Corona: Social Distancing Cut Flu Season Down by Six Weeks!

This year’s influenza season was predicted to be the most severe in decades – but thanks to the coronavirus lockdowns and social distancing measures, it has instead ended six weeks earlier than expected.

Health

Health United Kingdom

11. June 2020

Scientists Close to Find Corona Vaccine Want to Make Sure the Poorest Get It, Too

A team of scientists in the UK is developing a COVID-19 vaccine, but if they succeed, they won’t be partnering with any pharmaceutical giant. Instead, they’ve set up a social enterprise to guarantee access to the world’s poorest.

Health

Health Germany

21. May 2020

Corona: Germany Invests 750 Million Euros towards Developing Vaccine

Germany’s federal government is investing 750 million euros (around 814 million U.S. dollars) towards the research, development, and distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.