COVID-19
PulseAugur coverage of COVID-19 — every cluster mentioning COVID-19 across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- instance of MV Hondius 90%
- used by Democratic Republic of the Congo 70%
- instance of vaccine 70%
- instance of World Health Organization 70%
- developed by vaccine 70%
- instance of Bundibugyo 70%
- used by World Health Organization 60%
- affiliated with World Health Organization 60%
- used by United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 60%
- used by alphaXiv 60%
- instance of ScienceCast 60%
- instance of United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 60%
24 day(s) with sentiment data
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Ex-Bloomberg Reporter Manages $4 Billion for Wealthy Families
Sarah Ponczek-Van Camp, a former Bloomberg reporter, now manages $4 billion in assets for wealthy families at UBS Private Wealth Management. She transitioned from financial journalism to wealth management after realizin…
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AI models show promise in detecting fraudulent banking operations
This paper explores the application of artificial intelligence, specifically machine learning models, to detect fraudulent banking operations. The study highlights the increased prevalence of such fraud due to the COVID…
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New framework EpiFlow boosts disease forecasting using wastewater data
Researchers have developed EpiFlow, a new framework designed to enhance the accuracy of disease forecasting by better utilizing wastewater surveillance data. This framework processes wastewater viral load (WVL) signals,…
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Vietnam's labor exodus strains domestic industries despite remittances
Vietnam is experiencing a labor shortage in key industries like seafood and garments due to a significant number of its citizens working abroad annually. While these overseas workers contribute substantially to the nati…
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Whatnot reaches $20B valuation after 100 investor rejections
Whatnot, a livestream shopping platform focused on collectors, has achieved a $20 billion valuation after overcoming significant early challenges. The company, co-founded by Logan Head and Grant LaFontaine, launched in …
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US economy shows surprising job cuts and labor force drop in July
The U.S. economy experienced a surprising downturn in July, with employers cutting 23,000 jobs and previous months' figures revised downward by 103,000. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1%, not due to increased hiring, b…
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Fauci faces contempt vote over COVID-19 testimony refusal
Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing a contempt of Congress vote due to his refusal to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote, led by Republican Sen. Rand Paul, stems from Fauci invoking his F…
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Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model shows historical forecast erosion
The Atlanta Fed's GDPNow model, which provides a real-time estimate of GDP growth, has a history of its early forecasts eroding significantly over time. Despite this tendency, the model is designed to self-correct as mo…
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AI designs novel viruses to combat bacteria, sparking bioweapon concerns · 10 sources tracked
Scientists have utilized AI models, specifically Evo 1 and Evo 2, to design and synthesize 16 novel viruses capable of infecting and eliminating bacteria. These AI-generated viruses, which differ genetically from natura…
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Senate panel votes to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
A US Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions regarding his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, l…
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Senate Panel Votes to Hold Dr. Fauci in Contempt Over COVID-19 Questions
A Senate panel has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt for refusing to answer questions regarding the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. Senator Rand Paul plans to refer the contempt resolution to the Department …
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FDA approves Moderna's mRNA flu vaccine after initial review refusal · 2 sources tracked
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Moderna's mRNA-based flu vaccine, mFlusiva (mRNA-1010), for adults aged 50 and over. This approval follows an initial refusal by the FDA to review the application…
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Militarized language in scientific abstracts rises 48%, erodes credibility
A study analyzing 21.4 million scientific papers from 2010 to 2025 found a significant increase in the use of militaristic language in abstracts. This trend, which accelerated after 2019 and is particularly pronounced i…
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Fauci contempt vote sparks fears of scientist exodus from government
Senate Republicans are pursuing a contempt of Congress vote against Dr. Anthony Fauci, accusing him of refusing to answer questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Critics argue these actions, along with broader effort…
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Japanese AI device Nodoca streamlines throat exams for disease assessment
Iris, a Japanese company led by Sho Okuyama, has developed Nodoca, an AI-powered device that analyzes throat images to assess conditions like influenza and COVID-19. This system, which received approval as a new medical…
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US Labor Force Participation Drops Amidst Economic and Demographic Shifts
Labor force participation in the United States has seen a notable decline, with several factors contributing to this trend. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis points to the lingering effects of the Great Recession an…
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Cross-country learning boosts infectious disease forecasting accuracy
Researchers have developed a cross-country learning approach to improve infectious disease forecasting, particularly in nations with limited historical data. This method trains a single machine learning model on time se…
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New GeoID-PINN model enhances regional epidemic forecasting
Researchers have developed GeoID-PINN, a novel physics-informed neural network designed for regional epidemic forecasting. This model specifically addresses the challenge of disentangling local transmission, reporting, …
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Interpretable ML predicts traffic congestion impacted by COVID-19
Researchers have developed interpretable machine learning models to predict traffic congestion in Alameda County, California, considering the unique impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. By incorporating variables related t…
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New corpus analyzes German political COVID-19 arguments across arenas
Researchers have developed a new corpus of 17,000 sentences focused on argumentation in German political communication related to COVID-19. This corpus spans three distinct arenas: plenary speeches, committee meetings, …