New Data Visualization Highlights U.S. Response to COVID-19 Pandemic [Video]
As COVID-19 spread across the U.S., Thomas recorded which states sourced related products throughout 2020.
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Despite COVID-19 Trade Impacts, South Korea Launches World’s Largest Container Ship
Shipping volume is in troubled waters amid COVID-19, but South Korea pushed forward with launching the world’s largest container ship, the Algeciras.
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COVID-19 Test Results in an Hour Without a Lab, Other Positive Stories Emerge Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Individuals and big brands alike are finding ways to put a smile on our face as we grin and bear social distancing rules. Some are even making us laugh out loud with their good-natured humor. We’re also learning how technology can enhance social bonds in ways that in-person events sometimes can’t.
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Factory COVID-19 Closures Drove U.S. Chemical Production Decline in April [Report]
It was the 11th-straight month of year-over-year decline, and the biggest drop of them all.
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NASA and SpaceX Partner to Launch First Astronauts from American Soil in Nearly 10 Years
NASA has relied since 2011 on Russia’s space program to ferry U.S. astronauts to the space station, but this week, U.S. astronauts will ride a U.S.-built rocket to space from U.S. soil for the first time in nearly 10 years.
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Robotic Dogs, German Cafe, Dancing Nurses Spread Cheer, Not COVID-19 Germs
Through corporate acts of generosity and appreciation, staff going the extra step to express kindness and humor, and fatherly love, companies, workers, and individuals continue to do their part to make the world a little safer and more joyous during these pandemic times.
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Maersk Says Q2 Shipping Volume May Fall a Record 25%
The world's largest container shipping company said it idled more than 9% of its fleet in Q1 and expects the April-June period to be far worse.
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Virgin Group Airlines Struggle While Virgin Galactic Soars
Virgin Galactic says it aims to begin flying paying customers in 2020, although it has already pushed the date back multiple times.
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U.S. Manufacturing Lost 1.3 Million Jobs in April [Report]
The U.S. lost 10.4% of its total manufacturing jobs last month, following a ten-year period of consistent, gradual growth.
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AI Reveals Why COVID-19 Affects Some People More Than Others
Clinical laboratory giant LabCorp and health technology company Ciox Health recently formed a partnership. They intend to use AI to untangle why the coronavirus affects people in different ways.
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