Speaking of Pandemics: The Art and Science of Risk Communication
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Telemedicine’s Tipping Point
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Lasers Can Help Us Detect Viruses Faster Than Typical Medical Tests
To detect a virus, you need to already know intimate details about it. You need to design a test particular to that virus: one that finds and copies only a specific, identifying piece of its genetic material.
As Offices Reopen, Here’s What to Expect if You’re Worried About Getting Sick on the Job
If you’re among the tens of millions of people returning to work or preparing to do so after months sheltering in place, you may be worried it will put you and your family at increased risk of exposure to Covid-19.
Our Return to Work Initiative: Respond, Return, and Reimagine
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When Intelex developed its return-to-work program, we decided the best approach would be a phased one.
Lasers Could Turn Regular Metal Surfaces Into Bacteria Killers
A new laser treatment method could potentially turn any metal surface into a rapid bacteria killer just by giving it a different texture, researchers say.
How We Make Decisions During a Pandemic
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My Stay-at-Home Lab Shows How Face Coverings Can Slow the Spread of Disease
As a fluid dynamicist and mechanical engineer at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), I’ve devoted much of my career to helping others see things that are often difficult to detect.
Are We Getting Better Yet?
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"I hate you COVID" Credit: Matthew Roth.
The daily Covid-19 pandemic values tell us how things have changed from yesterday, and give us the current totals, but they are difficult to understand simply because they are only a small piece of the puzzle.
