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I can’t get enough of all the things ‘Animal Crossing’ players are recreating in the game

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Animal Crossing: New Horizons has become one of the defining pop culture products of the coronavirus era, with millions of copies of the game for the Nintendo Switch having been sold since its release in March.
The game has also become a creative canvas for players around the world, who use their imagination to design an island.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons players have also been recreating all kinds of things inside the game, from TV shows to prominent businesses and much more.

I’m apparently one of the few people in the Western Hemisphere not currently whiling away my free time by terra-forming, passive-aggressively trying to encourage island residents to leave, selling turnips, and all the other activities you Animal Crossing: New Horizons fans have stayed busy with during the coronavirus pandemic, ever since the game was released back in March.

Be that as it may, that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate the masterful creativity all of you continue to demonstrate within the game, via everything from your island designs to the stunning recreations people are producing within the game of pop culture moments from TV shows and much more.

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Scientists solve the mystery of why some coral changes color when stressed

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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Coral bleaching occurs when ocean waters get too warm, driving algae away from the reef and prompting a change in the coral.
Sometimes, bleaching leaves reefs pale white, while other times the coral takes on bright, neon shades.
Researchers believe this is due to a natural protective mechanism within the coral.

Coral bleaching can be devastating to a reef system. It happens when ocean water waters get too warm, prompting the corals to lose the algae that gives them much of their color. Humans are largely to blame for this, as warming ocean temperatures have been directly linked to global warming and mankind’s impact on the climate, but I digress.

As scientists have studied coral bleaching over the years, keeping track of how much damage is done to reef systems large and small and monitoring their recovery, they’ve noticed something odd. Sometimes, a reef system that suffers bleaching doesn’t turn a ghostly white like it normally would. Sometimes it looks like it was covered in various shades of neon highlighter. But why?

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Coronavirus symptoms are more severe for cigarette smokers

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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Coronavirus symptoms tend to be more severe for smokers.
Cigarette users are more at risk as their lungs have more receptors that the coronavirus needs to latch onto.
A recent study found that smokers with Covid-19 are 14% more likely to end up in the hospital than non-smokers

Though anyone can contract the coronavirus, there are a few groups of people who are particularly prone to experiencing severe symptoms. It’s been widely documented, for example, that men over the age of 70 are at a greater risk of dying than anyone else.

Individuals with pre-existing medical conditions such as diabetes and obesity are also more likely to experience severe coronavirus symptoms. And seeing as how the coronavirus can inflict a lot of damage on the lungs, it’s perhaps not surprising that a new study finds that smokers, especially life-long smokers, are more likely to get ill from the coronavirus than non-smokers.

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Watch Elon Musk give Jay Leno an exclusive preview of Tesla’s new Cybertruck

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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Elon Musk and Jay Leno took a spin in Tesla’s new Cybertruck for an upcoming episode of Jay Leno’s Garage.
The episode will air this Wednesday but a preview clip surfaced online earlier today.
Tesla’s cheapest Cybertruck model will be priced at $39,900.

Tesla has a few intriguing vehicles in the pipeline, but no vehicle has elicited more hype and intrigue than the Cybertruck, the company’s first foray into the world of pickup trucks. Originally unveiled this past November, Tesla’s Cybertruck truly looks like nothing we’ve ever seen before. Elon Musk certainly wasn’t kidding when he said the truck would boast a “futuristic cyberpunk” and Blade Runner-esque design.

The Cybertruck release date, at this point, remains a bit up in the air given that the cheapest Cybertruck model has already been pushed back to 2023. And given Tesla’s history with product delays, it remains to be seen if the pricier models become available sometime in 2022 as initially planned. In the interim, public Cybertruck sightings over the past few months have become a bit more frequent as Tesla continues to test prototypes.

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Research proves how ridiculous it is to compare coronavirus to the flu

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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A coronavirus-flu comparison of lung tissue from people who died of both diseases shows that COVID-19 is significantly worse than the flu.
The novel coronavirus can cause severe damage at the blood vessel level, including to the capillaries in the lungs, which can significantly reduce a lung’s ability to function.
The new study confirms previous findings that blood clotting might be a significant coronavirus symptom that can go undetected and is unlike what happens during a flu infection.

When news first began coming out about an infectious disease from China, the novel coronavirus was immediately likened to the regular flu. It shared the same common symptoms, which made it impossible to diagnose without a test, including fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. It seemed to be far less deadly than it turned out to be. But it wasn’t long before the world realized that COVID-19 wasn’t anything like the flu. Not only is it highly contagious, but it causes all sorts of symptoms that you wouldn’t see with other respiratory diseases and it has a much higher fatality rate. What’s even worse is that we still don’t have a course of treatment for COVID-19, unlike the flu, which makes it even more dangerous. If all of that wasn’t enough, researchers have produced even more evidence showing why the new illness is so much worse than the flu.

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Everything coming to Netflix the week of May 24th, and everything leaving

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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Netflix is rounding out the month of May with 10 new shows, movies, and specials this week.
Space Force is the heavy-hitter of the week, starring Steve Carell, John Malkovich, Diana Silvers, Jessica St. Clair, Ben Schwartz, and Fred Willard, and it was created by The Office’s Greg Daniels.
Following up on her viral smash hit Nanette, Hannah Gadsby is back with a new comedy special.

May has been a great month for comedy fans with Netflix subscriptions. We’ve already gotten three long-form improv specials from Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, Jerry Seinfeld’s first comedy special in years, a brilliant Patton Oswalt special, a movie starring David Spade, and an interactive Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt movie.

But perhaps the most exciting release of all is coming on Friday, as Steve Carell and The Office creator Greg Daniels reunite for a show called Space Force mocking Donald Trump’s new branch of the military.

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Terrifying black light videos show how easy it is to catch coronavirus

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

Couple walking in Madrid, Spain.

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Couple walking in Madrid, Spain.

A new study looking at the novel coronavirus on surfaces shows the importance of PPE for frontliners caring for COVID-19 patients.
Researchers used black light and a special substance to demonstrate exposure to a pathogen and proved that even PPE can’t always keep people safe from a virus.
The study is consistent with previous experiments that used similar techniques to prove that the novel coronavirus can spread from human to human by touch and reach all sorts of surfaces.

The CDC changed its guidelines a few days ago to make it clear that the primary way the novel coronavirus can spread is from person to person. COVID-19 transmission from surfaces and objects is less likely, but it’s not impossible. The virus can survive on a variety of surfaces, several studies showed, and it’s enough to get it on your hands and then to your eyes, mouth, or nose to risk infecting yourself with the virus.

That’s why everyone should be wearing masks and keeping their distance from other people. Hand washing should be a priority, and you should avoid touching your face at all costs. A new study shows exactly how easy it is for the novel coronavirus to spread, even from surfaces, if the right conditions are met.

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Scientists built a bionic eye that could give blind people sight

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A team of scientists from the United States and Hong Kong has built a “bionic eye’ that mimics a human eye in shape and function.
The eye, currently in its prototype stage, could one day be used as a prosthetic to restore vision in blind people.
The scientists note that the eye could also be used in the realm of AI and robotics.
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Scientists from the US and Hong Kong have developed a synthetic eye that functions a lot like the real thing. With sensors that mimic the photoreceptors found in a human eye, the new “bionic” prototype could one day be used to restore vision in individuals that have lost their sight.

Referred to as a “biomimetic eye” by the research team, the device is a marriage of modern technology and nature’s own designs. It consists of a hemispherical artificial retina and an array of sensors that capture and relay a live image. Getting it to interface with a human brain is, well, pretty complicated.

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10 deals you don’t want to miss on Sunday: Fire TV Stick for $29.99, $50 off AirPods 2, KN95 masks for $2.99, more

Posted on May 24, 2020May 24, 2020 by Authcom

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Memorial Day 2020 is tomorrow and there are some truly spectacular deals that are already available today. Highlights from Sunday’s roundup include the first big discounts we’ve seen in months on the Fire TV Stick and Fire TV Stick 4K with prices starting at $29.99, a shocking discount on KN95 face masks that slashes them to just $2.99 each, popular 3-layer coronavirus face masks for $0.70 apiece, a huge 12-pack of best-selling hand sanitizer for $39.99, AirPods Pro at a new all-time low price on Amazon, $200 AirPods 2 with wireless charging at an all-time low of $149.98, $60 off Google’s Nest Wifi system, a best-selling Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $149.99 instead of $240, and a huge sale on area rugs with prices starting at just $63. See all of today’s best deals below.

Fire TV Stick streaming media player with Alexa built in, includes Alexa Voice Remote, HD, easy…: $29.99

Fire TV Stick 4K streaming device with Alexa built in, Dolby Vision, includes Alexa Voice Remot…: $39.99

10PCS Upgraded 6-Layer Protection, Mouth Cover,Suitable for Adult,US Stock: $29.99 ($2.99 / mask)

Artnaturals Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer Gel (12 Pack x 8 Fl Oz / 220ml) Infused with Aloe Vera…: $39.99 ($3.33 / 8 oz. bottle)

Face Mask, Pack of 50: $34.99 ($0.70 / mask)

Apple AirPods Pro: $227.99

Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case: $149.98

Google Nest WiFi Router 2 Pack (2nd Generation) – 4×4 AC2200 Mesh Wi-Fi Routers with 4400 Sq…: $239.00

eufy BoostIQ RoboVac 30, Robot Vacuum Cleaner, Upgraded, Super-Thin, 1500Pa Suction, Boundary S…: $149.99

Flat 20% off on Premium Carpets & Rugs for Memorial Day 2020: $56.80 – $143.20

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Church battling coronavirus stay-at-home orders was burned to the ground

Posted on May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 by Authcom

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A Mississippi church burning this week served as the latest flashpoint as coronavirus-related restrictions on gatherings around the country continue to generate extreme reactions and protests.
Local officials in Holly Springs, Mississippi, suspect the church burning was the work of an arsonist.
President Trump on Friday called for churches to be allowed to reopen immediately.

The smoldering embers left from a small-town Mississippi church fire this week — which authorities believe was the work of an arsonist due to parking lot graffiti that read: “Bet you stay home now you hypokrits” — comprise one of the starkest examples to date of how coronavirus-related strictures are prompting outlandish reactions in opposition to them.

The First Pentecostal Church in Holly Springs was burned down on Wednesday, about a month after a lawsuit was filed on behalf of the church against the coronavirus-related restrictions on large gatherings in the city. “We’ve kind of racked our brains and we have no idea,” church pastor Jerry Waldrop told reporters. “No enemies that we know of. We don’t know anyone that we even think could be capable of doing something like this.”

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