Scientists put flu patients and healthy people together indoors, expecting infections. None happened, revealing that airflow, coughing, and ventilation may play a bigger role than proximity alone.

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Mia Cobb's research at The University of Melbourne receives philanthropic funding from The Chaser Initiative. She chairs the Guide Dogs Victoria Dog Welfare and Ethics Committee and is a member of the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California launches DROP, an online platform enabling residents to request all registered data brokers delete ...

A digital detox—as in, ridding ourselves of all the gadgets and gizmos that rule our lives—is a very comforting thought. There are endless notifications to keep on top of, countless new apps to master ...

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The rainforest is disappearing at an alarming rate, but many conservation efforts have failed to stop the destruction. This video explores new strategies that focus on local communities, sustainable ...

Earth's continents are losing 4 Olympic swimming pools' worth of fresh water every second, with dire consequences for jobs, food security and water availability. When you purchase through links on our ...

During a recent workshop, a senior executive said to me, “None of us knows how people will learn in this new era.” Lynda Gratton is a professor of management practice at London Business School and the ...

Disapproval of the state of the economy is widespread today, despite many indicators improving since the start of the year. The reality is that most Americans’ financial situation deteriorated so much ...

On this edition of Your Call’s One Planet Series, we’ll former EPA regional administratorJudith Enck discusses her new book, co-authored with Adam Mahoney, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save ...

Knowing how to balance sincerity and drama in everyday communication is one of the most powerful social skills we can develop. In my last post, I presented ideas on how we perceive sincerity and drama ...