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Covid-19 Targeted Cells May Have Been Identified

Date: April 22, 2020 (SD article) Date: April 27, 2020 (Release of this Article) Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Summary of ScienceDaily: „Researchers have identified specific types of cells that appear to be the targets of the SARS-Cov-2 coronavirus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic.“ Method of Research A team consisting of MIT, Ragon Institute„Covid-19 Targeted Cells May Have Been Identified“ weiterlesen

Math is not a Question of Gender

Article translated into English from German Although we live in the 21st century, and much has been achieved regarding female emancipation, there exist still many prejudices. In order to progress as a nation and society, we have to face these prejudices and put an end to them. Whether you are a feminist or egalitarian; true„Math is not a Question of Gender“ weiterlesen

Volcanic Activity at the End of the Triassic Period

Study: For Nature Communications Source: McGill University Summary of ScienceDaily: „A new study finds volcanic activity played a direct role in triggering extreme climate change at the end of the Triassic period 201 million year ago, wiping out almost half of all existing species.„ Method of Research The international team of researchers, including McGill Professor„Volcanic Activity at the End of the Triassic Period“ weiterlesen

Healthline Europe

If the Covid-19 pandemic has shown me anything, then it is the lack of actual European solidarity. Italy and Spain suffered the most, yet help arrived very late. For me personally it was extremely frustrating, since I couldn’t do anything besides contacting my representatives in the European Parliament and write a Citizen’s enquiry to the„Healthline Europe“ weiterlesen

Notfall Wirtschaft: Ein Vorschlag

Naturkatastrophen, sowie Pandemien, sind unvorhergesehene Ereignisse die entweder Regional oder National ein Land lähmen können. Geschäfte, ob groß oder klein, leiden darunter und es zieht auch wirtschaftliche Schäden nach sich. Diese Art des Unverschuldeten Schadens wird jedoch trotzdem von einigen gezahlt werden müssen – sei es durch Bankrott oder Insolvenz. In Zeiten von der globalen„Notfall Wirtschaft: Ein Vorschlag“ weiterlesen

Gemeinwohl als Anreiz

Das Problem In dem heutigen wirtschaftlichen System des Neoliberalismus spielt der Egoismus eine große Rolle. Jene Kraft, die anscheinend positive Auswirkungen haben soll wenn jeder seine Interessen verfolgt und dadurch ein Vermögen verdient. Doch, Im Laufe der Zeit, hat es sich erwiesen dass diese Einstellung mehr Nachteile als Vorteile hat. Die Cum-Ex- und Cum-Cum-Geschäfte haben„Gemeinwohl als Anreiz“ weiterlesen

Taxation – A Necessity

Taxation is an extensive issue, politically and economically seen. There are arguments which can be made for high taxes and vice versa for low taxes. However, today I don’t want to look just at the economic impact of taxes, but the general affect it has on the people, companies, and so on. Another factor are„Taxation – A Necessity“ weiterlesen

Urban Land: A New Source for Fruits and Vegetables?

Study: Published in Nature Food Source: University of Sheffield (Great Britain) Summary of ScienceDaily: „Growing fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of the local population with their ‚five a day‘, according to new research.“ Method of Research The interdisciplinary„Urban Land: A New Source for Fruits and Vegetables?“ weiterlesen

An Economy for the Future

In this blog entry and the attached PDF-file, I wrote about the failures of the current neoliberal system and what needs to be done to solve it (at least how I would start with the process of transforming it). Democratization and sustainability are a necessity. Facing Challenges The 21st century must be the century of„An Economy for the Future“ weiterlesen

Scientists have Discovered Six new Coronaviruses in Bats

Clarification: In order to avoid a misunderstanding and the spread of misinformation, it is important to know that neither of these viruses are closely related to SARS-Cov-1, MERS or Covid-19 (all of them caused wide-spread disease in humans). More research is required to evalute the risk of a spillover to other species and to understand„Scientists have Discovered Six new Coronaviruses in Bats“ weiterlesen