A new way to detect the SARS-CoV-2 Alpha variant in wastewater

SMART researchers have developed an innovative method to detect and quantify the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) variant of concern via wastewater epidemiology.

Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology • mit
July 28, 2021 • ~8 min

Our analysis of 7 months of polling data shows friendships, the economy and firsthand experience shaped and reshaped views on COVID-19 risks

Multiple factors determined whether or not individual Americans adopted COVID-19 safety measures, according to statistical analysis of public opinion data.

Feng Hao, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of South Florida • conversation
July 22, 2021 • ~7 min

The environmental toll of disposable masks

A new study calculates the waste generated by N95 usage and suggests possible ways to reduce it.

Anne Trafton | MIT News Office • mit
July 20, 2021 • ~8 min

Lockdowns reveal inequities in opportunities for walking activities

Research finds Covid-19-related lockdowns led to a marked reduction in walking in lower-income areas of major metropolises.

Stephanie M. McPherson | Sociotechnical Systems Research Center • mit
July 19, 2021 • ~8 min

Study finds physicians are widely effective messengers of Covid-19 information

Results suggest people of all races and political affiliations can be influenced with accurate and clear information conveyed by trusted experts, such as physicians.

J-PAL North America • mit
July 15, 2021 • ~6 min

New directions in real estate practice

Professor Siqi Zheng promotes sustainable urbanization at MIT’s Center for Real Estate.

Maria Iacobo | School of Architecture and Planning • mit
July 12, 2021 • ~9 min

Harvard Chan School professor discusses Delta variant

Coronavirus ultimately not over, says Harvard Chan School's William Hanage.

Karen Feldscher • harvard
July 9, 2021 • ~5 min

New York City or Los Angeles? Where you live says a lot about what and when you tweet

An AI analysis shows that differences in how New Yorkers and Angelenos tweet go beyond the words they use.

Mayank Kejriwal, Research Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineering, University of Southern California • conversation
July 2, 2021 • ~8 min

Mental health professionals push slow return post-COVID

A Harvard Chan School psychologist counseled awareness and flexibility as people return to work, school, or other pre-pandemic activities.

Alvin Powell • harvard
July 1, 2021 • ~8 min

5 things you should know about the Delta variant

Doctors from Yale University break down what we know about the new Delta variant of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 and who's most at risk.

Yale • futurity
July 1, 2021 • ~15 min

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