South Korea has taken an interesting approach to deal with the sheer number of people testing for COVID-19 by introducing a drive thru testing area. The whole process takes about 10 minutes and it reduces the risks of spreading the virus even further by staying in your car.

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We’ve heard it too many times: the government is too slow. Too bureaucratic. But could the solution simply be to inject more entrepreneurs into the mix? More inventors, builders and innovators, as opposed to analysts, strategists and experts at politicking. Could these innovators effect change?

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Local fruits like durian and jackfruit could change the way we charge our smartphones or electric cars in the future, according to a study highlighted in website Popular Mechanics. A group of scientists led by associate professor Vincent G. Gomes at the University of Sydney in Australia has found a way to turn fruit cores from durian and jackfruit into potentially high-performing electrochemical supercapacitors, or energy storage devices with high energy density, which can then be further developed into applications such as batteries for electronic devices and transportation.

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With paranoia setting in amidst the spread of Covid-19 worldwide, people have taken to all sorts of unorthodox methods to keep themselves safe. A woman in China, for example, put her banknotes in the microwave to disinfect them. Spoiler alert, things didn’t go as planned.

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Research shows your cognitive capacity is significantly reduced when your smartphone is within reach.

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As fast fashion faces questions of sustainability amidst the industry’s current instability, brands like H&M have jumped on the “open innovation” bandwagon in an attempt to restructure their supply chain.

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Underground road systems help ease traffic and sometimes double-up as flood prevention tools. However, if you’re using a navigation system like Waze, chances are you’ll lose connectivity when you’re using these long underpasses. Waze Beacon hopes to solve that problem, and Malaysia gets to be the first country to test out this nifty lil’ gadget. 

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With more companies asking their employees to work from home to tackle the spread of COVID-19, it’s important to remember a few essential tips and tricks to keep yourself productive despite the change of environment. Working from home might sound like a dream, but prolonged confinement has its effects. Here are a few ways to keep that sanity while churning out quality work in your t-shirt and home shorts.

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Different countries use different methods to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Vietnam, however, are using another form of virality to battle the spread of the disease - pop music and Tik Tok. By using an insanely catchy tune, Vietnam authorities have managed to spread word about proper hygiene and hand-washing techniques with extreme effectiveness.

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A new report reveals that Spotify is now asking record labels to pay them for promoting their artists. According to Bloomberg, the streaming platform has introduced a feature called Marquee that further connects artists and fans, but at what cost?

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