Tyson the alpaca could hold the key to developing a process to block the coronvirus. FRANCE 24’s Catherine Norris-Trent and James André report from the prestigious Karolinsa Institute in Stockholm.
Swedish scientists are working on a radical Covid-19 blocker involving alpacas
At number 17, South Korea is up six spots from last year, on the best-country-to-live-in list
A U.S. nonprofit organization has ranked South Korea as the 17th best country to live in. This is based on a survey of one-hundred-sixty-three countries by the group Social Progress Imperative. At […]
Why are leaders slacking on COVID-19?
After a COVID-induced hiatus, Gabbing with Gayle is back, but with a slightly different backdrop. Since coronavirus is still in full swing, our CEO Gayle comes to you from her new dining […]
Oscars sets new diversity rules for movies to qualify for ‘Best Picture’
From 2024, for a movie to be nominated for an Oscar as ‘Best Picture’, it must meet a new set of diversity standards both on camera and behind the scenes. The move […]
Denmark and Sweden responded differently to the pandemic – How did they fare?
Countries around the world have pursued different strategies to cope with the coronavirus pandemic. While many implemented shutdowns, including Denmark, nearby Sweden took a different approach, trusting citizens to follow social-distancing guidelines […]
11-year-old donates over 22,000 diapers to single moms
Cartier Carey noticed a shortage of diapers during the pandemic and decided to set-up a lemonade stand in Hampton, Virginia, to help.
Afghan refugee makes masks for entire French village
Hamidullah, a 23-year-old Afghan refugee, wanted to protect his adopted French village from COVID-19. So he went to work on his sewing machine and made more than 1,000 protective masks, enough for […]
Nile Rodgers – The Story Behind “I’m Coming Out”
The story and inspiration behind ‘I’m Coming Out’ – the song that became an anthem. Listen to Nile Rodgers selection of Pride Classics, including ‘I’m Coming Out’ and more 🎶: https://lnk.to/PrideAnthems
JAPAN CUTS 2020
JULY 17–30, 2020 North America’s largest festival of contemporary Japanese cinema returns for its unprecedented 14th edition as an entirely virtual experience. Featuring a diverse slate of 30 feature films and 12 […]
“Blacks’ Britannica” (1978 banned film on immigration and racism)
This documentary was produced by Musindo Mwinyipembe and David Koff for the Public Broadcasting (PBS) affiliate in Boston, Massachusetts. PBS refused to air the film as the creators intended, and instead broadcast […]
The Led Zeppelin guitar amplifier
By Jimmy Page On this day in 2020, the release of my Sundragon amplifier was announced. Based on the overwhelming response to the limited edition @sundragonamps amplifier, we produced a standard production […]
Sylvian Sylvian (1951-2021)
By Lenny Kaye SYL: An Appreciation Sylvain Sylvain, the heart and soul of the New York Dolls, bearer of the Teenage News, passed into his next astral incarnation on Wednesday, January 13, […]
What makes Seoul a safe city in the post-COVID-19 era? The answer is in science and in people!
What makes Seoul a safe city in the post-COVID-19 era? The answer is in science and in people! (Global Safe City Seoul Promotional Video). Dennis Hong, the honorary ambassador of Seoul and […]
China unveils state-of-the-art maglev train prototype designed to travel at 620km/h
A new maglev train prototype and 165 metres (540 feet) of test track were unveiled in Sichuan province in China on January 14, 2021. It was developed by researchers at Southwest Jiaotong […]
David Darling (1941-2021)
ECM Records News Release Cellist David Darling has died, aged 79. A unique improviser and creative spirit, his evocative playing can be heard on many ECM recordings and in the soundtracks of […]
The largest analogue synthesizer in the world
Ever wondered what your brain activity would sound like? Well, artist and neuroscientist Angie Coombes wondered as well and to find an answer she has converted her brainwave activity into sounds with […]
Vaccine Update: Who’s leading in creating an effective coronavirus vaccine?
News last week of a promising coronavirus vaccine candidate from Pfizer and German firm BioNTech prompted ecstatic headlines. The vaccine was developed in record speed. According to a BioNTech, initial tests show […]
Seoul City hosts virtual fashion show to celebrate ‘Hanbok Day’
Today, October 21st, is ‘Hanbok Day,’ designated by the government, as its name suggests, as an occasion to celebrate and wear Korea’s traditional clothing. The city of Seoul held a fashion show […]
The woman who ferries patients in a school bus
Neelam Singh had been driving a school bus for 18 years when the pandemic struck. Schools shut as India went into lockdown but case numbers continued to climb, especially in Mumbai city […]
Sean Ono Lennon lit up the Empire State Building sky blue for John Lennon’s 80th Birthday
On the eve of JOHN LENNON’s 80th birthday, the John Lennon Estate, the Empire State Building and Universal Music Group paid tribute to his life and legacy by lighting up the world-famous […]
