Rapid covid-19 tests for low and middle income countries.
A "superzyme" that breaks down plastic 6 times faster.
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The first presidential debate was chaos
The first presidential debate turned into chaos and a relentless barrage of personal attacks Tuesday night when President Donald Trump derailed the event by repeatedly speaking interrupting former Vice President Joe Biden, who responded with attacks on the president, at one point calling him “ clown ”and“ the worst president the US has ever had ”.
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Rapid covid-19 tests for low and middle income countries
The World Health Organization announced an agreement for low- and middle-income countries to have rapid covid-19 tests available.
According to the director general of the WHO, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there would be about 120 million tests.
The official added that these "vital" tests will help expand the capacity to evaluate cases in remote areas with limited laboratories and trained health personnel.
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Wildfires give California no truce
California firefighters are fighting one of the fastest growing wildfires in the state - the Glass Fire, which started over the weekend.
His threat has forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes in Napa and Sonoma counties in California's wine country.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for these counties and for Shasta, affected by the Zogg fire, which is also burning in the state.
California fires ravage wine country 3:16
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A "superzyme" that breaks down plastic 6 times faster
A team of researchers created a "superzyme" that eats or breaks down plastic up to six times faster than the previous enzyme, which the scientists had worked on.
The superenzyme could have important implications for the recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET).
This is the most common thermoplastic used in single-use beverage bottles, carpets, and clothing.
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How to talk about mental health with your boss
The global coronavirus pandemic has led to increased stress levels.
This has an impact on our mental health and can affect our work.
How do you talk about it with your boss?
What steps and recommendations to follow?
Here are some tips that can help you get around this situation.
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The artists with the most nominations for the Latin Grammy awards
The Latin Grammys announced the nominees for the 21st edition of the awards: J Balvin leads the list with 13 nominations.
They are followed by Bad Bunny with nine and Ozuna with eight.
See the full list.
Reggaeton gains ground at the Latin Grammy 0:58
Amazon now wants you to pay with just the wave of your hand
Amazon's latest effort to increase face-to-face purchases will allow you to pay with the palm of your hand at some of its stores.
That's how it works.
Amazon wants you to pay with the palm of your hand 1:44
Mars could have salty ponds next to an underground lake, increasing the possibility of life
An investigation found evidence of a lake on Mars, initially identified two years ago, and also of several smaller salty "ponds" nearby.
A finding that increases the possibility that there is life on this planet.
New evidence for the possibility of life on Mars 1:15
How to celebrate Halloween, Day of the Dead and Thanksgiving in the pandemic?
The October and November celebrations will be somewhat different this year as the world continues to grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.
Halloween, the Day of the Dead and Thanksgiving are already approaching, and there are several recommendations from the authorities to enjoy the dates safely.
"Avatar 2" is finished and 3 is almost ready
Director James Cameron revealed that subsequent productions in the Avatar series are well advanced.
As he told Arnold Schwarzenegger, he is preparing for the new release dates of the next installments of the franchise.
The number of the day
125%
This is the approximate percentage that Pinterest shares have risen in 2020, above Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat.
Quote of the day
“I think they have seen from the beginning that the president's narrative has been that 'everything is fine.
Everything is fine.
It's time to get back to normal.
Let's get the economy going again '”
Olivia Troye, former senior adviser to Vice President Mike Pence on the White House coronavirus task force, stating that the CDC was pressured to minimize COVID-19 risks in reopening schools.
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After "Tiger King," Carole Baskin didn't do well on "Dancing with the Stars"
Big cat defender Carole Baskin was eliminated from "Dancing with the Stars."
Baskin, who gained fame for the documentary series "Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness," said one of the judges was cruel to her.