Joseph ShavitJan 17, 2023Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph ShavitDec 17, 2022Scientists finally know what caused the Black Death In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in the Black Sea
Joseph ShavitNov 17, 2022To prevent the next pandemic -- restore wildlife habitats, study findsPreserving and restoring natural habitats could prevent pathogens that originate in wildlife from spilling over into domesticated animals.
Joseph ShavitNov 17, 2022Researchers have finally identified the cause of the Black Death The disease disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population in a large outbreak.
Joseph ShavitOct 19, 2022Groundbreaking UV light can kill bacteria and viruses without harming humansA highly efficient LED that is deadly to microbes and viruses but safe for people has been engineered by three RIKEN physicists.
Joseph ShavitOct 17, 2022Science has finally identified the cause of the Black Death The Black Death disseminated across Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa claiming up to 60 percent of the population.
Joseph ShavitJun 5, 2022How will humans survive a global catastrophe?One suggested way to save humankind in the event of a deadly pandemic or other extreme global catastrophe is establishing a safe refuge.
Joseph ShavitSep 3, 2021Long-lasting disinfectant promises to help fight pandemicsResearchers have developed a nanoparticle-based disinfectant that can continuously kill viruses on a surface for up to seven days