Coronavirus variants: are they really more deadly? Here's what scientists know so far

The UK government has claimed the new British variant of the coronavirus may be 30% more deadly.

David Courtney, Postdocotoral Research Fellow in Molecular Virology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Jan. 27, 2021 ~7 min

Coronavirus variants: are they really more deadly? Here's what we know so far

The UK government has claimed the new British variant of the coronavirus may be 30% more deadly.

David Courtney, Postdocotoral Research Fellow in Molecular Virology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Jan. 27, 2021 ~7 min


How engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system

A revamping of health care engineering in the US can help reimagine public health.

Woodrow W. Winchester III, Graduate Program Director, Professional Engineering Programs, University of Maryland, Baltimore County • conversation
Jan. 21, 2021 ~7 min

Janet Yellen confirmed as first female US Treasury Secretary – here’s what she can do about climate change

The former Federal Reserve chair has the experience and broad respect to get businesses to move on climate change and to lay the foundation for real and lasting progress.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~9 min

Understanding antibodies to avoid pandemics

Structural biologist Pamela Björkman shared insights into pandemic viruses as part of the Department of Biology’s IAP seminar series.

Saima Sidik | Department of Biology • mit
Jan. 19, 2021 ~5 min

What Janet Yellen can do about climate change as US Treasury secretary

The former Federal Reserve chair has the experience and broad respect to get businesses to move on climate change and to lay the foundation for real and lasting progress.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~8 min

Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health

Even during COVID-19, there are ways to keep your teeth healthy.

Andrew J. Corsaro, Clinical Assistant Professor, College of Dentistry, University of Florida • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~8 min

We need hard science, not software, to power our post-pandemic recovery

The Fourth Industrial Revolution failed to deliver; it's time that we put our faith once again in hard science.

Wim Naudé, Professor of Economics, University College Cork • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~8 min


Now's the time to rethink your relationship with nature

If all of humanity was wiped out tomorrow, it's estimated that the natural world would take at least five million years to recover from the damage humans have done to the world.

Matthew Adams, Principal Lecturer in Psychology, University of Brighton • conversation
Jan. 19, 2021 ~6 min

How to stay safe with a fast-spreading new coronavirus variant on the loose

The new variant has been estimated to be 50% more transmissible. It's already been detected in at least 10 US states.

Byron Erath, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Clarkson University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2021 ~7 min

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