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.
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~7 min
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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.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~5 min
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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.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
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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.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
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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.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
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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.
Jan. 19, 2021 • ~6 min
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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.
Jan. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
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How to stay safe with a new fast-spreading 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.
Jan. 17, 2021 • ~7 min
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Past Covid-19 infection may provide 'months of immunity'
But researchers warn there is still a risk of catching and passing the virus on to others again.
Jan. 14, 2021 • ~3 min
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First lockdown's effect on air pollution was overstated, our study reveals
Exaggerating how much lockdown improved air quality could allow us to underestimate the scale of the air pollution problem.
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~7 min
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