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Keep up with today’s research news from the National Science Foundation. This is a daily look at noteworthy scientific findings from researchers around the country.
As the lethal COVID-19 coronavirus propagates around the globe, we know a sneeze, a cough or simply touching a surface carrying the virus can spread the infection.
What researchers don't know is what role different compositions of mucus, the slimy substances on human ...
Researchers in New York City are collecting detailed 3D data on human movements and behaviors -- particularly around medical facilities, public transportation systems, and other essential services -- to document the complex landscape of "surface vectors" and thus ...
Millions of Americans confined to their homes to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, have a pressing question on their minds: How long does social distancing need to last?
To explore this question and the consequences of lifting restrictions too ...
Airplanes have a reputation for germs. However, there are ways to minimize the risks.
Historical research based on group movements of humans and animals suggests three simple rules: move away from those that are too close; move toward those that are far away; and ...