Tag: Handwashing
As flu cases break records this year, vaccine rates are declining,...
Annette Regan, University of California, Los Angeles
In February 2025, flu rates spiked to the highest levels seen in...
A pediatric nurse explains the science of sneezing
Meg Sorg, Purdue University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If...
A pediatric nurse explains the science of sneezing
Meg Sorg, Purdue University
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If...
The dirty history of soap
Judith Ridner, Mississippi State University
“Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.” That’s what the CDC has advised all...
Why washing your hands well is so important to protect your...
Michelle Sconce Massaquoi, University of Oregon
During my second year of graduate school, I moved in with my sister’s family to save money. “You must...
You (and most of the millions of holiday travelers you encounter)...
Michelle Sconce Massaquoi, University of Oregon
For my fourth-grade science fair project, I tested different soaps to see which ones were the most effective at...
EXPLORING NATURE
‘Space tornadoes’ could cause geomagnetic storms – but these phenomena, spun...
Mojtaba Akhavan-Tafti, University of Michigan and Ward B. (Chip) Manchester, University of Michigan
Weather forecasting is a powerful tool....
