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Test your perception of time
The pandemic has warped our sense of time. Months sometimes drag, but hours fly by. Or maybe it is vice versa. Reuters offers a simple set of visual tests that show you how our brain warps our perception of time. We found it a useful reminder of how we experience life right now.
‘Caution fatigue’ is real
It’s easy to get angry at people who won’t wear face masks. But all of us are becoming more and more tired of social distancing. CNN explains exactly why our brains start to lose motivation, and how to deal with it...
Are face shields better than face masks?
Yes, they don’t come in pretty colours, and look a lot weirder than masks. But many experts say that face shields are more effective in some ways, and a lot more comfortable. NBC News has more. Also, while we’re on the subject, here’s a funny on-point WhatsApp forward from our subscriber Indrani Chakraverty.