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Are two face masks better than one? Adding layers of filtration by double masking is a way of using the masks that we already have, possibly to better effect.
Older adults who are caregivers to someone with a health condition or disability report severe and unrelenting levels of stress and isolation during COVID-19 due to pandemic-related protocols.
The COVID-19 pandemic shone a light on how non-profit organizations operate and how they're funded. Is it enough to boost non-profit sector capacity to address social inequities post-pandemic?
Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president to be impeached twice. But the ignorance and lawlessness of Trumpism will have a dangerous afterlife even after Trump has left Washington.
Birds use body odour to smell out potential mates, and partners who are genetically unrelated to them smell more attractive.
Whether it's health-care workers, kids in school or people running errands, Canadians need face masks during COVID-19. There's no reason they shouldn't be made here at home.
Polished metal monoliths recently appeared in remote locations around the world. In some ways, they're not unusual — standing stones have been important in many historical cultures of the world.
Scotland's renewed push for independence is not only similar to Québec's — there are also lessons for Scottish politicians in Canadian law on the concept of separation.
Transparency is an evolved characteristic of some species to help them survive, even when predators are staring directly at them.
Biblical texts contain many references to food, reflecting the complex symbolism in the preparation and sharing of food.
Mice pups living on mountain tops reserve their energy for growth rather than warmth. When they get too cold, they conserve energy by slowing down their metabolic processes.
Tout ce qu’il faut savoir sur le polypropylène non tissé, le tissu désormais recommandé pour servir de filtre dans les masques faciaux en tissu : ce que c’est, ce qu’il faut chercher et où le trouver.
Transportation planning for the elderly should consider their needs, including safe pathways and accessible vehicles.
The COVID-19 pandemic offers small retailers an opportunity to engage customers who are changing their habits.
The undermining of democracy across the Americas, especially in the U.S. and Peru, has been occurring via attempts to use laws solely for political gain.
Historical photographs of bison extermination are a window into a history of relationships between humans, bison and the environment.
Nous connaissons tous les bienfaits de l'activité physique, mais sommes moins conscients des dommages que peut causer l'inactivité, même pour de courtes périodes, surtout chez les gens âgés.
Most people know the benefits of physical activity. However, we tend to be less aware of how damaging inactivity can be, even for short periods — especially for older adults.
Everything you need to know about non-woven polypropylene, the fabric now recommended for use as a filter in cloth face masks: What it is, what to look for and where to find it.
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Associate Professor of Anthropology, McMaster University
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Associate Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University
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PhD Student, Political Science, McMaster University
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Physician, epidemiologist, associate professor, McMaster University
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Professor of Political Science, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
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PhD Student, Political Science, McMaster University
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Chaired professor for Scholarship in the Public Interest in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster University
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Behavioural Ecology, McMaster University
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Instructor, McMaster University
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McCall MacBain Postdoctoral Fellow, Dept. of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University
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Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, McMaster University
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Professor, Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, McMaster University
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PhD Student, Chemical Engineering, McMaster University
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