Posts by Marcellino Nehme
The Neuroscience of Racism Can brain science help to understand one of society’s most complex problems?
Many people might be asking themselves why some people would perpetrate crimes against other human beings just because they belong to a different ethnic group. Can brain science help provide an answer? Here are the main insights: How we categorize others How we perceive the actions of others How we feel empathy towards somebody else…
Read MoreThe Craziest Charts of the Year (So Far)
This is the performance of some of the biggest airlines over the past month. The V in the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) is a sight to behold. The S&P 500 is closing in on new highs as well. Oil prices going negative feels like something happened 8 years ago. Somehow commodities markets took this in…
Read More6 charts that show what employers and employees really think about remote working
COVID-19 has lead to more and more employees working from home. 98% of people surveyed said they would like the option to work remotely for the rest of their careers. But not everything is positive, with workers finding the biggest challenge is ‘unplugging’ from work. Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreFauci: Moderna’s Phase 3 Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Of 30,000 Individuals Will Begin In July
Moderna’s vaccine candidate is considered in the lead among several efforts by drug and vaccine makers in the battle against the deadly virus.A phase 3 trial is considered the final stage before potential approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which would make it available for patients across the country. “We are going to…
Read MoreWhat is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
Aerobic exercises are endurance-type exercises that increase a person’s heart rate and breathing rate over relatively long durations. Anaerobic exercises are exercises that involve short bursts of intense activity. Examples of aerobic exercise include brisk walking and riding a bicycle. Sprinting and weightlifting are forms of anaerobic exercise. Both types of exercise are beneficial for…
Read MoreHow much does weight fluctuate?
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) state that consistent self-weighing is an effective weight management strategy. The average adult’s body weight fluctuates between 1–2 kilograms (kg) or 2.2–4.4 pounds (lb) over a few days. Numerous factors influence a person’s body weight. Individuals have no control over…
Read MoreCoronavirus: UAE moves to mitigate economic fallout
From mid-March, the UAE Central Bank moved to protect the economy, buffering banks and businesses with an economic support scheme worth around 65 billion euros. According to a recent survey of financial lenders, these support measures have instilled considerable confidence. 42% of respondents in the UAE said they believed their companies could go back to…
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