Plus, we explain how ventilators keep people breathing, investigate how buying gold works and wonder if the internet could break.
The Defense Production Act Was Designed for Emergencies Like Coronavirus
Back in 1950, the Defense Production Act became law, awarding sweeping powers to the federal government to compel private industry to produce materials and goods to help in the Korean War. And it's what the U.S. government is invoking now to ramp up production of critically needed medical supplies during the coronavirus pandemic.
How Do Ventilators Work? Why Are They So Critical for the COVID-19 Pandemic?
COVID-19 has focused attention on a piece of medical equipment that most of us probably haven't given much thought to. But for someone who can't get air into their lungs, the device can be a lifesaver. Here's how ventilators work.
Can the Internet Break From Overuse?
The coronavirus pandemic is keeping adults and kids at home and on their computers and smartphones for work, school or recreation, making unprecedented demands on the internet. Could the internet suddenly just stop working?
How Do Gold Prices Work? Should You Buy Some?
Investors still view gold as the ultimate "safe haven" commodity, something tangible that retains its value compared to "paper" investments like cash, stocks and bonds. That's why you'll start to see ads for gold coins whenever there's fear and uncertainty about the economic future.
What's the Difference Between a Tortoise and a Turtle?
Because tortoises are turtles, it's difficult to lay down hard-and-fast rules about what makes something tortoise-ish rather than turtle-ish. But in general, tortoises are always found on land, whereas turtles can be found in aquatic or marine habitats as well as land.
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