Our pets are always close at hand. Are they at risk during the pandemic?
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Annette O'Connor, Michigan State University; Jan Sargeant, University of Guelph; Sarah Totton, University of Guelph
Both cats and dogs can become infected with the coronavirus. The chances of them getting sick or passing it on to you or another animal are extremely low.
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The first Earth Day in 1972 spurred other countries to support global environmental action.
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Maria Ivanova, University of Massachusetts Boston
April 22, 2020 is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which catalyzed action to protect the environment not just in the US but internationally.
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Who should get the groceries?
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Lee McIntyre, Boston University
In these times of fear and uncertainty, many of us face daily decisions regarding the right thing to do. An ethicist offers guidance on how to think through them.
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Ulrich Mayr, University of Oregon
Brain science suggests that seniors care more about the welfare of others than younger folks do.
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Aubree Gordon, University of Michigan; Daniel Stadlbauer, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
After your body fights off an infection, antibodies remain in your blood. Two researchers explain how tests identify these antibodies and what the data can be used for.
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Marta Gaglia, Tufts University; Seema Lakdawala, University of Pittsburgh
Two phrases you hear a lot these days are viral load and infectious dose. What do they mean? Do they reflect the severity of disease or whether someone will get severely ill? Two experts explain.
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