Published inBetter HumansFeeling tired and unproductive? It might be CO₂If you’re stuck indoors all day and dealing with brain fog, headaches, or exhaustion… you might want to check your carbon dioxide levels.Jan 15, 20215Jan 15, 20215
Published inBetter HumansA Microbiologist’s Guide to Reducing the Risk of COVID-19 if You Absolutely Must Gather IndoorsHow to use ventilation, air filters, and climate control to reduce coronavirus transmission this holiday seasonNov 19, 20202Nov 19, 20202
Published inElementalCan Stomach Acid Kill Coronavirus?Stomach acid helps protect us against food-borne pathogens, but what about Covid-19? Here’s the science behind the popular rumor that…May 14, 20201May 14, 20201
Published inBetter HumansLeaving Lockdown: A COVID Guide to DiningA microbiologist’s tips for restaurant dining during a pandemic — for those who can’t stomach another meal at homeMay 1, 20204May 1, 20204
Published inBetter HumansSay It Without Spraying It: How to Breathe and Talk During a PandemicA simple guide to the unexpected ways our mouths spread the coronavirus — and what we can do to contain itApr 20, 20201Apr 20, 20201
Published inElementalWhy Gauze Masks ‘Failed’ in 1918 — And What We Can Do BetterA look at the mistakes Americans made while wearing homemade cloth masks to protect against the Spanish flu.Apr 7, 20201Apr 7, 20201
Published inBetter HumansA Microscopic Perspective on Airborne Covid-19Understanding droplets, aerosols, and why fabric masks are a good choice for the general publicMar 31, 2020Mar 31, 2020
Published inBetter HumansA Practical Guide to Covid Containment: Orifice-by-OrificeA microbiologist’s frank, no-nonsense guide to keeping SARS-CoV-2 out of your bodyMar 27, 20206Mar 27, 20206
Published inBetter HumansWhat’s the Evidence on Face Masks? What You Heard Was Probably WrongDespite hearing that face masks “don’t work,” you probably haven’t seen any strong evidence to support that claim.Mar 19, 202018Mar 19, 202018