Three major scientific controversies about coronavirus
Researchers can't agree on topics such face mask, immunity and number of infections. Here's why.
Aug. 7, 2020 • ~8 min
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Mandatory face masks might lull people into taking more coronavirus risks
Policies meant to improve public health – like mandatory face masks during the coronavirus pandemic – need to take into account how people might adjust other behaviors in response.
July 20, 2020 • ~6 min
Tags: covid-19 coronavirus risk risk-taking behavioral-economics face-masks masks health-behaviors behavior mask-wearing
How the coronavirus pandemic became Florida's perfect storm
A close look at Florida's economy shows just how vulnerable the state and its population are to a pandemic, and some of the reasons state officials hesitate to take action.
July 16, 2020 • ~8 min
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Why the coronavirus pandemic became Florida's perfect storm
A close look at Florida's economy shows just how vulnerable the state and its population are to a pandemic, and some of the reasons state officials hesitate to take action.
July 16, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: health covid-19 coronavirus data social-distancing tourism government face-masks states state-governments florida
For Florida, the coronavirus pandemic was a perfect storm
A close look at Florida's economy shows just how vulnerable the state and its population are to a pandemic.
July 16, 2020 • ~8 min
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Personality can predict who's a rule-follower and who flouts COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
Psychologists call these traits the 'Big Five': openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism. A researcher suggests your profile implies your response to social distancing.
July 15, 2020 • ~9 min
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The science of how you sound when you talk through a face mask
Worried you won't be understood while wearing a mask? Don't be. We studied how people sound while talking through fabric and the results are encouraging.
July 2, 2020 • ~6 min
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Are we all OCD now, with obsessive hand-washing and technology addiction?
Behaviors that would have been seen as pathological a few months ago are now applauded as adaptive and resourceful. Where do doctors draw the line?
June 15, 2020 • ~8 min
Tags: health psychiatry obsessive-compulsive-disorder covid-19 coronavirus psychology ocd pandemic mental-illness therapy cleaning face-masks
Clear masks for caregivers mean young children can keep learning from adults' faces
With caregivers' faces covered, infants and young children will miss out on all the visual cues they'd normally get during stages of rapid developmental growth.
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How do you stay safe now that states are reopening? An expert explains how to assess risk when reconnecting with friends and family
The U.S. is slowly reopening, but the messages from governments are confusing. An expert offers guidance on many people's first priority -- connecting with loved ones.
May 18, 2020 • ~8 min
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