Are Protests Unsafe? What Experts Say May Depend on Who’s Protesting What

Are Protests Unsafe? What Experts Say May Depend on Who’s Protesting What

As the pandemic took hold, most epidemiologists have had clear proscriptions in fighting it: No students in classrooms, no in-person religious services, no visits to sick relatives in hospitals, no large public gatherings. So when conservative anti-lockdown protesters gathered on state capitol steps in places like Columbus, Ohio and Lansing, Mich., in April and May, … Read more

England vs West Indies: Simulated crowd noise during Test matches to enhance atmosphere at empty stadiums

England vs West Indies: Simulated crowd noise during Test matches to enhance atmosphere at empty stadiums

Simulated crowd noise and music will be played during the historic 3-Test series between England and West Indies, starting Wednesday, June 8 in Southampton. While crowds are not going to be part of cricket matches in the near future in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, organisers are looking at options to improve the … Read more

Israel announces successful launch of new spy satellite

JERUSALEM: Israel‘s Defence Ministry announced the successful launch of a new spy satellite early on Monday, giving the country what officials said was an additional tool in keeping tabs on its many threats across the region. The “Ofek 16” joins a fleet of Israeli spy satellites that have been launched over the past two decades. … Read more

The artists manipulating cities into works of ‘architectural fiction’

The artists manipulating cities into works of ‘architectural fiction’

Written by Oscar Holland, CNN Architects are — sometimes to their dismay — confined by the limits of engineering. In turn, engineers are confined by the limits of physics. So perhaps the art world is better placed to push the boundaries of architectural imagination. Now, a new breed of digital artists is combining photography with … Read more

Vivid portraits shine light on Tahiti’s ‘third gender’

Vivid portraits shine light on Tahiti’s ‘third gender’

Written by Matthew Ponsford, CNN CNN Style has launched a dedicated Beauty section. Read more Beauty stories here.   On the Polynesian island of Tahiti, there is said to be something akin to a sixth sense — one that belongs to neither men nor women. Instead, it is the sole domain of the “mahu,” a … Read more

Coronavirus: Do face masks work?

Coronavirus: Do face masks work?

As coronavirus continues to spread around the world, face masks are in high demand as people look for ways to protect themselves. But do they really protect most people from contracting the virus? Dr Shunmay Yeung from London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine explains. Please note: This video was produced on 13 March 2020 … Read more