Does coronavirus spread more easily in cold temperatures? Here's what we know

Winter weather forces us to congregate inside but evidence suggests cold, dry air also helps spread respiratory viruses.

Sarah Pitt, Principal Lecturer, Microbiology and Biomedical Science Practice, Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, University of Brighton • conversation
Oct. 29, 2020 • ~6 min

“Film Your Hospital” – the anatomy of a COVID-19 conspiracy theory

It's not just bots which spread misinformation on social media.

Wasim Ahmed, Lecturer in Digital Business, Newcastle University • conversation
Oct. 15, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus: superspreading events could help make COVID-19 endemic

COVID-19 appears to spread in clusters, and that could keep it coming back even if case numbers are brought down.

Morten Sodemann, Professor of Global and Migrant Health, University of Southern Denmark • conversation
Oct. 14, 2020 • ~7 min

COVID-19 will probably become endemic – here's what that means

Even if some places reach herd immunity, the virus is unlikely to disappear.

Hans Heesterbeek, Professor of Theoretical Epidemiology, Utrecht University • conversation
Oct. 12, 2020 • ~7 min

England's new contact tracing app fixes privacy problems – whether it will work is another matter

Countries around the world have struggled to get people to download and use contact tracing apps.

Max Eiza, Lecturer in Networking & Cybersecurity, University of Central Lancashire • conversation
Aug. 18, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus face masks: an environmental disaster that might last generations

As face marks and coverings become compulsory worldwide, littering and their potential impact on the environment increases.

Steve Fletcher, Professor of Ocean Policy and Economy, University of Portsmouth • conversation
Aug. 14, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: what will happen if we can't produce a vaccine?

Natural herd immunity is a myth.

Sarah Pitt, Principal Lecturer, Microbiology and Biomedical Science Practice, Fellow of the Institute of Biomedical Science, University of Brighton • conversation
Aug. 13, 2020 • ~6 min

Coronavirus: using crowd simulation to encourage social distancing

By using computer crowd simulations, we can figure out how large numbers of people can move around public space while maintaining social distancing.

Roland Geraerts, Assistant professor in Computer Science, Utrecht University • conversation
Aug. 4, 2020 • ~5 min

Thermal cameras aren't perfect, but they can help control the coronavirus pandemic

Using infrared thermal imaging to screen for COVID19 poses no risk to the public but must be done correctly to be reliable.

Hamish Laing, Professor of Enhanced Innovation, Engagement and Outcomes, Swansea University • conversation
July 30, 2020 • ~7 min

Coronavirus lockdown reduced seismic activity around the world – new study

Measuring seismic noice could show whether people are following future lockdown measures.

Stephen Hicks, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Seismology, Imperial College London • conversation
July 23, 2020 • ~6 min

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