Pets may need their own Covid vaccine, scientists suggest

It could prove necessary to vaccinate domestic animals such as cats and dogs against Covid-19 to curb the spread of the virus, scientists have suggested.  It has been proven that coronavirus can infect a wide range of species, including cats, dogs, mink and other domesticated animals. Experts from the University of East Anglia (UEA); the … Read more

2020 hindsight: lessons learnt the hard way

When revolutions take place, things happen quickly. The year of Covid-19 is likely to be an example of how sudden pressure can lead to massive changes, and not necessarily all for the worse once all the consequences are taken into account. The pandemic and associated lockdowns have provided a wake-up call for the world in … Read more

Humans favour robots for mental health support at work

Eighty-two per cent of people believe robots can support their mental health better than humans, according to a study by Oracle and HR research and advisory firm Workplace Intelligence.  The Covid-19 pandemic has made 2020 one of the most stressful years in living memory, negatively affecting the mental health of many people, both at home … Read more