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A fascinating study took a close look at how families endured the COVID-19 pandemic. They used an interesting technique called Photovoice, where families captured photos or videos that showed what kept them strong or weighted them down in their communities. Nine families participated, sharing their

business

Covid-19 and the European Air Traffic: A Drastic Slowdown

In late 2019, a respiratory illness emerged in Wuhan, China. By January 2020, the World Health Organization declared it a global health emergency—Covid-19. Countries worldwide imposed travel restrictions to fight the pandemic, sending air traffic into a tailspin. Only essential flights like health,

Helping Kids with Autism Adjust to Life After COVID-19

Imagine trying to understand and navigate a world that's suddenly changed overnight. That's what kids with autism and their families have been dealing with due to COVID-19. The T-Res project wants to help. They're creating an online toolkit to ease the transition back to regular routines as restrict

education

How Polish Students Found New Ways to Play and Connect Online During COVID-19

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, students in Poland found themselves stuck at home, turning to computers for fun and connection. A study set out to uncover how these young people used electronics for entertainment during this tough time and what feelings it brought up. By conducting interviews and qu

Resilience in Families and Communities: A Visual Journey Through COVID-19

Have you ever wondered how families and communities can bounce back after facing tough times? A recent study used a method called Photovoice to explore this question. Photovoice is a unique approach where people take photos or videos to share their experiences. In this case, families who had dealt w

Skin Issues from Face Masks: A Health Worker's Unexpected Struggle

Imagine this: you're a health worker, battling on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, and suddenly, you notice little bumps on your nose, something you've never seen before. This isn't just a one-off problem; it's becoming common among healthcare professionals who wear N95 respirators and goggl

opinion

The Missing Voices in Opinion Summaries

Imagine you're trying to understand a big discussion, like the one about COVID-19. You read a summary, but it feels off somehow. That's because the summary might be leaving out important views. Researchers have noticed that even when opinions are pretty close, they don't always get a fair shake. It'

lifestyle

What We Really Miss About Face-to-Face Chats

Ever wondered what people truly miss about face-to-face talks when digital devices take over? It's not just about seeing each other's faces on a screen. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person meets were hard to come by, people had to rely more on texts, calls, and social media to stay connecte