Tag Archives: social distancing

Coronavirus is hitting larger cities harder. How should they respond?

Data from over 200 U.S. urban areas highlight need for more aggressive countermeasures

Cities are vibrant centers of modern life, tied together by dense and diverse networks of socioeconomic interactions. But the sorts of connections that foster creativity and innovation in cities now threaten to spread the novel coronavirus. (more…)

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Measures to Take for Keeping your Pet Safe from Coronavirus

The deadly coronavirus outbreak has forced people to stay at their homes and distance themselves from one another. The global health emergency has put a pause on not just our lives but has equally affected our pet’s life. The impact of coronavirus on pets or whether they can transmit it to humans or other animals is yet uncertain, which makes the situation even more alarming for the pet owners. Be quarantined for so long is as boring for your pets as it is for you. Your pet needs your attention and love to remain safe. Other than the regular dog careroutine, you must follow some extra precautions to ensure their safety. (more…)

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Ancient snakes — a new hiss-tory

The ancestral snakes in the grass actually lived in the forest, according to the most detailed look yet at the iconic reptiles.

A comprehensive analysis by Yale University paleontologists reveals new insights into the origin and early history of snakes. For one thing, they kept late hours; for another, they also kept their hind legs. (more…)

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