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Two full weeks of no COVID-19 cases, no deaths in VIC; Australian COVID-19 vaccine shows promising results; Warning of more bushfires, storms; White House under pressure to share intelligence with Biden; Biden speaks with Pope Francis
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt says an Australian-made coronavirus vaccine is proving to be safe and is producing a strong antibody response to the virus. The University of Queensland is developing the jab to fight COVID-19, known as V451. Mr Hunt said early trials are producing positive results. “The initial data is very clear – …
Trump’s history of promising a health plan that never comes
Ever since he was a presidential candidate, President Donald Trump has been promising the American people a “terrific,” “phenomenal” and “fantastic” new health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. But, in the 3½ years since he set up shop in the Oval Office, he has yet to deliver. In his early days on …
As America reopens, fever-screening technology touted as promising tool
Many businesses hoping to safely reopen are looking for ways to keep employees and customers safe from the spread of COVID-19. Although not everyone infected with the coronavirus will have a fever, 83 to 99 percent of people with the disease experience an elevated temperature, according to the CDC. Amazon is using thermal cameras to screen warehouse workers for …
The 5 Most Promising Long-Duration Storage Technologies Left Standing
Rarely has such a crucial enterprise for the future of human civilization led to such little commercial success. Long duration energy storage holds great potential for a world in which wind and solar power dominate new power plant additions and gradually overtake other sources of electricity. Wind and solar only produce at certain times, so …
The Health 202: Health insurers score points with Trump administration by promising free coronavirus care
THE PROGNOSIS Health insurers spent the last year under a harsh spotlight, as Congress sought to prevent the surprise medical bills these companies and medical providers often slap on American patients. As coronavirus spreads quickly across the U.S., these companies see a chance to score some points with the public — and the Trump administration. …
Tech Traction: Ben Franklin Technology Partners helps promising start-ups get up and running.
When you think of high-tech hotspots, central Pennsylvania may not be the first place to come to mind. But maybe it should rank higher. John Sider thinks so. Sider works for the Ben Franklin Technology Partners, one of the nation’s longest-running technology-based economic development programs. “Ben Franklin CNP [Central and Northern PA branch], has been …
Sol-Gel Technologies: A Promising Small-Cap Dermatology Player In 2020 – Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:SLGL)
Today, we will see why Sol-Gel Technologies (SLGL) is a promising small-cap dermatology pick for 2020. Company overview Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd. is a clinical-stage dermatology company focused on becoming leaders in the treatment of acne and rosacea. Sol-Gel Technologies has two investigational branded products, TWIN and Epsolay, as well as multiple generic product candidates targeting …
Transformative Cataract Technology Offers Promising Results
Sponsored by A revolutionary technology for people with cataracts is now available in San Antonio. The Light Adjustable Lens (LAL) from RxSight uses a special lens material designed by a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, giving cataract patients the possibility to refine their vision through postoperative adjustments. This procedure is exclusively available in San Antonio at Focal …
Andrew Scheer unveils climate plan promising ‘green technology, not taxes’
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer unveiled a plan for the environment Wednesday that he said would meet Canada’s emissions reduction targets while eliminating the current federal carbon tax regime. The plan, detailed in a 60-page platform-like document, is focused on what it calls “green technology, not taxes.” It hinges on setting strict emissions standards for major …