A secret grand jury investigation launched by the Department of Justice is probing a US nonprofit, EcoHealth Alliance, that directed millions in US taxpayer funds to the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV). Scientists suspect that this funding could be linked to gain-of-function research, which might
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people wondered if cryptocurrencies acted like gold during financial crises. This study looked at the top 10 traded cryptocurrencies and their connection to gold and crude oil markets before and during COVID-19. Researchers used various statistical methods to find
You know how a big event like COVID-19 can shake up everything? Well, it certainly shook up the crypto market. Researchers checked out the top ten cryptocurrencies before and during the pandemic and found that volatility really spiked once COVID-19 arrived. Bitcoin and Ethereum were big shots even b
Imagine having hospital-quality care right in your living room. That's what Hospital at Home (HaH) offers, and it's been gaining attention in Israel, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. The Dead Sea Health Policy Conference in 2022 took a close look at how Israelis and their doctors feel about H
Imagine this: instead of relying only on hospitals and labs to spot disease trends, we could use places like restaurants, stores, and churches as early detectors. These spots, called Points of Interest (POIs), are where people meet and mingle, making them hotspots for catching and spreading illnesse
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many Evangelical Americans stood against mask mandates. A study conducted over several months revealed that this stance was largely driven by their political views. The research, based on a nationwide survey, found that Evangelicals tended to identify as politically con
This Thanksgiving, "Moana 2" is creating quite a stir, earning a whopping $28 million in just one day. Experts predict it could rake in over $175 million over the five-day holiday, surpassing the records set by "Frozen II" and "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. " Other blockbusters like "Wicked" and
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up our world in many ways. One of the lesser-known impacts is how it's affected the heart health of children and teens. A big study recently looked into this, focusing on something called Life's Essential 8. These are the key factors that can influence heart health.
Financial companies use fundamental factor models to understand how asset returns are connected and to manage risk. But after big events like COVID-19, analysts might wonder if their risk models still fit well. Specifically, they want to know if, after accounting for known factors, the leftover part
The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken up the crypto world, changing how major cryptocurrencies interact with each other. This look into the data shows that bitcoin, once the king, lost its throne to Litecoin during the health crisis. The study checked how uncertainty in crypto policies and prices affecte
