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![Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_98e276db98c64f5fbfb06eb6ade16799~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_98e276db98c64f5fbfb06eb6ade16799~mv2.webp)
Joshua Shavit
Dec 20, 2021
Human cost of COVID travel restrictions revealed in new study
Stories reveal the emotional toll of prolonged separation across geographical distances when loved ones are no longer ‘just one flight away’
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021
Sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip takes advantage of coronavirus’ sweet tooth
Even those tracking each new discovery about the coronavirus and its variants may not be aware of the virus’ sugar cravings.
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![Countries without face mask mandates experienced significantly higher COVID-19 deaths](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_9af6a72d6fea4d42b3c43a45cff67f31~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_9af6a72d6fea4d42b3c43a45cff67f31~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021
Countries without face mask mandates experienced significantly higher COVID-19 deaths
A study in 44 countries found that, over time, the increase in COVID-19 related deaths was significantly slower in countries with mandates.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021
Live personalized music soothes stressed patients during lockdown
A violinist playing a soothing melody tailored to a patient’s particular medical condition in the hospital can provide psychological aid.
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![Nasal vaccines could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 variants](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_c1be63c5121d49c49b547063b2075972~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_c1be63c5121d49c49b547063b2075972~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 14, 2021
Nasal vaccines could revolutionize the fight against COVID-19 variants
COVID-19 variants have sent scientists scrambling to determine whether existing vaccinations and boosters are still effective.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 13, 2021
Vaccines and previous infection could offer some “stronger than basic” protection to Omicron
Omicron samples do further propose its “significant” capability to evade protection from previous infection and, even third vaccine dose.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2021
Could how you walk unlock your phone?
Real-world tests have shown that gait authentication could be a viable means of protecting smartphones and other mobile devices from crime.
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Joseph Shavit
Dec 11, 2021
New 3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
Scientists have created a 3D-printed vaccine patch that provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot.
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![UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ac5802304a694cdbb4086ad561486c91~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ac5802304a694cdbb4086ad561486c91~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021
UPenn researchers develop a chewing gum that reduces COVID-19 transmission
A chewing gum laced with a plant-grown protein serves as a “trap” for the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and potentially tamping down transmission.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 9, 2021
3D printed vaccine patch offers 10x greater immune response than vaccination shots
Scientists at the UNC at Chapel Hill use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
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![Poor health threatens voting in older age, but absentee and early voting can help maintain turnout](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/95ac29_ba25b03d92e04d01befed89ceeeb3005~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_292,h_219,fp_0.50_0.50,q_90,enc_auto/95ac29_ba25b03d92e04d01befed89ceeeb3005~mv2.webp)
Joseph Shavit
Nov 5, 2021
Poor health threatens voting in older age, but absentee and early voting can help maintain turnout
Poor health—not aging itself—decreases older Americans' likelihood of voting, a new study finds, but early and absentee voting can help.
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Joseph Shavit
Nov 1, 2021
Results of the largest real-world study of third dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness released
Largest real-world study of third (“booster”) dose of COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against severe illness published.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 10, 2021
New fabric protects against both biological and chemical threats
Researchers have developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus.
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Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2021
Can butterfly wings help detect COVID-19 faster?
The researchers were inspired by how light is concentrated in butterfly wings and have discovered a new way to concentrate light on a chip.
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Joshua Shavit
Oct 4, 2021
Immigration boosts US life expectancy, according to USC/Princeton study
If immigrants to the United States formed their own country, their pre-COVID-19 life expectancies would exceed those of the world’s leaders.
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Joseph Shavit
Sep 25, 2021
'Friendship Cabins': The future of outdoor dining made from recycled plastic bottles
On the street outside Peaches Kitchen & Bar, two translucent outdoor dining structures are now standing like oversized glowing lanterns.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 25, 2021
A 3D printed vaccine patch offers vaccination without a shot
Scientists use 3D printer to produce microneedle vaccine patch that dissolves into the skin to boost immunity.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 15, 2021
Diet may affect risk and severity of COVID-19
Study links healthy plant-based foods with lower risks of getting of COVID-19 and of having severe disease after infection.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 13, 2021
Technology takes the art of origami into the fight against COVID-19
3D-printed origami technology at the heart of low-cost, portable ventilators aimed at improving pandemic treatment.
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Joshua Shavit
Sep 10, 2021
New room-temperature COVID-19 vaccines are grown in plants and bacteria
Researchers have developed COVID-19 vaccine candidates that can take the heat. Their key ingredients? Viruses from plants or bacteria.
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