How can you say goodbye to a loved one who fell victim to a pandemic? The recent and ongoing COVID-19 outbreak has forced those in the funeral business to address some uncomfortable questions. In fact, in a statement to Sky News, the United Kingdom’s National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) said that in the event of a pandemic, memorial...
Field Trip Health Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Field Trip Psychedelics Inc., the world's first mental wellness company focused on psychedelics and psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy, announced the opening of its first medical centre, in Toronto, dedicated exclusively to the administration of psychedelic-enhanced psychotherapy. The clinic...
Telepresence is an important trend for healthcare in 2020. As an administrator and/or physician, you may already use it for remote applications, such as consultations with patients and specialists. But adding robotics as a facet of your telepresence strategy can be a lot easier to implement than it may seem — and a lot less expensive, too....
Delta Air Lines has announced that it is committing $1 billion over the next 10 years on its journey to mitigate all emissions from its global business going forward. The airline will invest in driving innovation, advancing clean air travel technologies, accelerating the reduction of carbon emissions and waste, and establishing new projects to...
The company, best known for pioneering the natural-ingredient cosmetics market and making social responsibility a key part of company operations, is the first large retailer to embrace an unconventional hiring practice called “open hiring.” Starting this summer, The Body Shop will essentially hire the first person who applies for a job in it...
Newmont, the world’s largest gold miner, announced on Wednesday that its Boddington operation, in Australia, is to become the world’s first open-pit gold mine with an autonomous haul truck fleet once it begins operations in 2021. The move, said the company, will enhance safety and productivity and is also expected to extend the mine’s life by...
As dozens of airlines cancel flights in and out of China due to the coronavirus, the wealthy are increasingly turning to flying private jets for travel in and out of the country, according to the BBC. Travelers are getting stuck trying to enter or leave mainland China in the thousands as the deadly virus makes its way around the globe, having...
According to findings from the recently released annual survey from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the demand for minimally invasive procedures (i.e. injectables) is bigger than ever, especially among Millennials. Fueling the overall growing demand for cosmetics procedures, according to survey data,...
It's only a marketing effort by Red Bull, but the surfboard sharing concept in Rio de Janeiro points the way to many other items that people usually own but don't use that much and might be shared. This marketing stunt, developed by Brazilian advertising agency DPZ&T, makes boards available at four different beaches: Arpoador, Barra da...
Passengers on board Virgin’s first ever cruise ship Scarlet Lady can get the ultimate souvenir from their holiday; a nautical themed tattoo. Richard Branson launched the new cruise ship in Dover this week, which comes with the world’s first tattoo parlour at sea. The aptly named ‘Squid Ink’ parlour will have two full-time resident tattoo...