Think your mask makes you invisible to facial recognition? Not so fast, AI companies say
The future of facial recognition technology may depend on one very specific part of the face: the area around the eyes.
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Category: Health
Russia's unproven coronavirus vaccine to be rolled out to high-risk people first
Russia’s coronavirus vaccine will be gradually rolled out to high-risk people before a mass vaccination of Russians begins in October, the head of the group funding the research said on Wednesday.
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NIH chief says politically motivated approval of coronavirus vaccine 'cannot happen'
The director of the National Institutes of Health is putting his foot down.
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Why you shouldn't be worried about getting the coronavirus from food
Health experts say there’s no evidence the coronavirus can be transmitted through food.
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Russia's unproven coronavirus vaccine to be rolled out to high-risk people first
Russia’s coronavirus vaccine will be gradually rolled out to high-risk people before a mass vaccination of Russians begins in October, the head of the group funding the research said on Wednesday. Russian President Vladimir Putin announced the approval of a coronavirus vaccine for use on Tuesday, claiming it as a “world first,” amid continued concern and unanswered questions over its...
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Kids stuck at home: 3 ways to foster social skills
When children and teens spend a great deal of time isolated at home and gazing at screens, their social skills and self-esteem can suffer, according to research. Here are three ways to lower those risks while young people spend way more time than usual at home.
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5 things to know for August 13: Coronavirus, election, immigration, Belarus, Michigan
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day.
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Britain's anti-obesity coronavirus campaign is a nightmare for eating disorder sufferers
Boris Johnson’s latest strategy to fight coronavirus aims to make Britain healthier — but campaigners are worried about the impact the policy will have on people living with eating disorders.
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9 back-to-school supplies for a pandemic
Parents, teachers and administrators shared their insights about which supplies would be most helpful to the greatest number of kids given the current reality of pandemic-era education in America. Here are the top suggestions.
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Follow coronavirus measures or risk the worst fall in US public health history, the CDC says
A top federal health official is issuing a stark message: Follow recommended coronavirus measures or risk the worst fall in US public health history.
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