Posted: March 9, 2022

Unmasking the Evidence

With the two-year anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO) declaring COVID-19 a pandemic approaching, we want to take a moment to reflect on how science continues to inform our behaviors.

Unmasking the Evidence
Posted: March 8, 2022

Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, a Worthy Namesake for Our Talented Critter

For International Women's Day, let's celebrate Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, an influential microbiologist who made significant contributions to research in human retroviruses.

Dr. Flossie Wong-Staal, a Worthy Namesake for Our Talented Critter
Posted: February 28, 2022

Scientists Don’t Lose Sight of Bonus Uses for Telescope Tech

Engineers who measured the shape of James Webb Space Telescope's mirror segments incorporated the same ideas into a system ophthalmologists use to measure the shape of their patient’s eyes.

Scientists Don’t Lose Sight of Bonus Uses for Telescope Tech
Posted: February 18, 2022

A Virus Family Tree: More Names than Sean Combs

With virus mutations giving us number, letter and Greek alphabet-related variants, does SARS-CoV-2 have more names than Sean Combs?

A Virus Family Tree: More Names than Sean Combs
Posted: January 14, 2022

Question Your World: Why Should We Upgrade Our Masks?

As the virus evolves and changes so must our efforts to maintain public safety. One big issue that’s emerging: mask quality. 

Question Your World: Why Should We Upgrade Our Masks?