This group of Silicon Valley veterans have joined forces with an environmental scientist to bring hospital grade UV-C disinfection to schools and to businesses like hotels and restaurants.
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Why Is Covid-19 More Deadly Than Ebola? An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains
Dr. Mark Kortepeter, a physician and biodefense expert who formerly worked at the U.S. Army “hot zone” research lab, explains the math behind how Covid-19 death tolls are overtaking deadlier viruses.
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Not The End Of Humanity, But It’s Putting Us To The Test
Dr. Mark Smolinski, President of the organization Ending Pandemics, discusses how the Covid-19 pandemic has brought out the best—and worst—of human nature.
Will Coronavirus Measures Slow The Spread Of Measles? Ask This Ghanaian
Ghanaian reseracher James Azam uses mathematics to model how different measures, such as vaccination and social distancing, impact on the spread of measles – but now there’s a new factor: the novel coronavirus Covid-19. #globalsouthscience
Moderna’s Mysterious Coronavirus Vaccine Delivery System
A preprint of preclinical data for Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine suggests it uses delivery technology that is covered by a patent owned by Arbutus and upheld last week.
How Infectious Diseases Like Covid-19 Get Their Names—And Why It’s Important To Use Them Correctly
Infectious disease expert Dr. Dave Wessner explains how infectious diseases get their names, and why using those names properly is an important aspect of fighting them.
India Approves Antigen Test To Speed Detection And Management Of SARS-CoV-2 Infections
India recently approved a rapid antigen test, which will be used in conjunction with standard PCR tests, to detect SARS-CoV-2 infections.
Trouble In Paradise: Covid-19 Is Spiking In The Caribbean
Cases are on an upswing in many Caribbean islands.
How To Avoid Bursting Your Social ‘Bubble’ During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Dr. Mark Smolinski, an infectious disease physician and president of Ending Pandemics, explains how to set up a ‘bubble’ that will let you safely socialize during this phase of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Fabien Cousteau Is Raising $135 Million To Build The International Space Station Of The Deep Sea
Fabien Cousteau, grandson of famous undersea explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, is building on his family legacy by constructing a state-of-the art research facility—60 feet below the surface of the ocean.
