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BrainHQ | March 10, 2023

BrainHQ, a brain training system, has recently announced the conclusion of its pilot study, showing that brain training can help space travel. The research was conducted with computerized brain training and Posit Science marketed it. The researchers found that space travel has a hazardous impact on the brain because of the gravitational forces involved in liftoff and landing, radiation, microgravity, and isolation. These impacts resulted in effects like intracranial pressure, im...

TravelDailyNews International | February 17, 2020

The OpenTravel Alliance, the notfor profit responsible for developing and maintaining interoperability for disparate systems in all verticals of the travel industry, and the International Inbound Travel Association (IITA), the national nonprofit trade association representing the United States’ international inbound travel industry, have announced a strategic partnership, made public at IITA’s recent 2020 Summit in St. Petersburg, FL. The partnership provides new collaboration opport...

The U.S. Travel Association | July 15, 2020

The U.S. Travel Association is confident that the industry can launch a safe and successful recovery this summer so long as travelers continue to wear masks and adhere to common-sense safety measures like physical distancing and frequent hand washing. Citing the latest information uncovered by medical experts, U.S. Travel came out in strong support of mask usage and other safety protocols in the fight against COVID-19 earlier this month....

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Joby | February 07, 2022

SK Telecom (NYSE:SKM, “SKT”), South Korea’s leading telecommunications company, and Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY, “Joby”), a California-based company developing an all-electric, five-seat aircraft that can take off and land vertically (eVTOL), today announced they will work together to introduce emissions-free aerial ridesharing services to cities and communities across South Korea.SKT’s CEO Ryu Young-sang and Joby’s founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt signed a st...