A new study estimates that improving the rates of handwashing by travelers passing through just 10 of the world’s leading airports could significantly reduce the spread of many infectious diseases.
To Slow an Epidemic, Focus on Handwashing
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New Tool Monitors Real Time Mutations in Flu
A Rutgers-led team has developed a tool to monitor influenza A virus mutations in real time, which could help virologists learn how to stop viruses from replicating.
NASA Satellite Observes Tropical Storm Francisco’s Formation
Shortly after Tropical Cyclone Francisco formed on Feb. 5 in the Southern Indian Ocean, NASA’s Aqua satellite provided a visible image of the storm.
Proposed Hydropower Dams Pose Threat to Gabon’s Fishes
Proposed hydropower dams in Gabon pose a substantial threat to the African nation’s most culturally and economically important fishes, according to a new study.
Energy Choices Can Be Contagious – But Why? New Insights into Peer Influence
A growing body of research shows that the behavior of peers has a significant influence on an individual’s energy-related decisions, whether it’s choosing to install solar panels or to purchase a hybrid vehicle.
Sugar Ants’ Preference for Pee May Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
An unlikely penchant for pee is putting a common sugar ant on the map, as new research from the University of South Australia shows their taste for urine could play a role in reducing greenhouse gases.
