If coronavirus is still circulating, why are we safer now that social distancing measures have been relaxed? A public health expert explains.
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While African Americans account for about 14% of the US population, they have accounted for about 60% of deaths from the virus. Several physicians offer an idea they think could help.
There are different types of epidemiological models. Those that rely on understanding of how disease spread are most useful now that most states have passed their peak case numbers.
With online learning and social distancing, kids are spending more time staring at screens and less time outdoors. That can put them at higher risk of myopia and serious eye problems in the future.
From magic bowls to holy shirts, Muslim cultures used various devices to protect the user from harm starting in the 11th century. Many of these objects were beautifully designed, too.
Making classrooms, cafeterias and other spaces less crowded will be essential. There are two main ways to do that.
The US is slowly reopening, but the messages from governments are confusing. An expert offers guidance on many people’s first priority – connecting with loved ones.
As the US prepares to reopen from weeks of social distancing, it’s worth noting what other countries are doing.
After World War II ended in Europe, millions of ethnic Germans faced an uncertain future. The political repercussions of their expulsion continue even today.
Sexual harassment could be harder to prove under new regulations released by the Education Department.
Current legislation focuses on the flavor of e-cigarettes. But the latest research shows the attraction isn’t about taste.
Los epidemiólogos usan el R0–el número de reproducción–para describir la intensidad de una enfermedad infecciosa. Estima el número de casos, en promedio, que serán causados por una persona contagiada.
A new study forecasts that thousands of miles of new road construction will cut through tiger habitat across Asia by 2050. Planning can make these projects more tiger-friendly.
Human beings have difficulty assessing distant threats.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster set new records for holding polluters to account. But it had much less impact on laws regulating offshore drilling or US oil dependence.
Pedestrians are wary of autonomous cars, but they trust traffic lights. Researchers suggest driverless cars could communicate directly with the signals to make their own actions more predictable.
Testing everyone for COVID-19 isn’t realistic in a country the size of the US, but there are ways to design testing systems that can catch most of the cases.
After your body fights off an infection, antibodies remain in your blood. Two researchers explain how tests identify these antibodies and what the data can be used for.
With recent calls for their use in combating COVID-19, there are concerns that chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine might become unavailable to people who need them.
When a new virus emerges and triggers a pandemic, it is important to trace its origins. Knowing more about how the virus jumped species in the first place can help curb future zoonotic diseases.
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Assistant Professor in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, University of Michigan
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Professor of Sociology, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor, Department of Epidemiology, University of Michigan, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan
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Research Professor at the Center for Political Studies, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Information, University of Michigan
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Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Digital Academic Initiatives (University of Michigan Law School) | Visiting Lecturer (University of Chicago Law School) | Visiting Lecturer (UCLA School of Law), University of Michigan
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Professor Emeritus of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, University of Michigan
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Research Investigator at the Survey Research Center at the Institute of Social Research, University of Michigan
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Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Michigan
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Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan
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Assistant Professor of Business Law, University of Michigan
