Homebound scientists were looking for ways to help battle the pandemic. I put out a call on Twitter, and the Covid-19 Dispersed Volunteer Network was born.
Source: Coronavirus Researchers Are Dismantling Science’s Ivory Tower—One Study at a Time
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Unqork helped D.C. and NYC build COVID-19 websites within days
Unqork, designed to let organizations build web apps without code, has helped the two cities quickly build websites and databases for coronavirus aid.
Source: Unqork helped D.C. and NYC build COVID-19 websites within days
New Expert Networks Like Superforecasters Dramatically Improve Executive Decision Making
Superforecasters, a new type of expert network, is radically improving executive judgment.
Source: New Expert Networks Like Superforecasters Dramatically Improve Executive Decision Making
College Inc. Faces a Sticker-Price Reckoning
What Happened When I Switched From Macs to Windows
Fed up with the rising cost and declining quality of Apple laptops, I migrated to Microsoft. It has been both a total joy and a complete pain in the neck.
AI surveillance cameras for social distancing are coming
Companies are racing to build surveillance systems that can monitor indoor spaces for excessive crowds and unmasked people.
Source: AI surveillance cameras for social distancing are coming
When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue
Need masks and face shields? You got it. A network of tinkerers comes in handy when lives are on the line and the authorities are asleep at the wheel.
Source: When Government Fails, Makers Come to the Rescue | WIRED
Virus hunter contact tracers rely on faxes, paper records as more states reopen
It’s the result of years of missed opportunities and a technology blitz that modernized big parts of American medicine but left public health agencies behind.
Source: Virus hunters rely on faxes, paper records as more states reopen – POLITICO
Lost your job? Consider becoming a “contact tracer”
Health agencies are looking for thousands of people to help beat the coronavirus — medical experience not required.
Source: Lost your job? Consider becoming a “contact tracer” – CBS News
The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Face Masks for Coronavirus
We tested 30 common household materials for homemade masks. Using breathability and virus-size particle capture, we identified the top 5 DIY mask materials.
Source: The Ultimate Guide to Homemade Face Masks for Coronavirus – Smart Air Filters
