While fulfilling her dream of studying language, MFA alumna Leah Michaels witnessed the first days of COVID-19’s brutal strike of Italy.
A small trial finds that hydroxychloroquine is not effective for treating coronavirus
Two anti-malarial drugs approved for use by the FDA in treatment of COVID-19 may have dangerous side effects, as well as give people false hope.
Could chloroquine treat coronavirus? 5 questions answered about a promising, problematic and unproven use for an antimalarial drug
Let’s examine the facts about chloroquine or the closely related hydroxychloroquine, both antimalarial drugs, as cures for COVID-19.
Vodka won’t protect you from coronavirus, and 4 other things to know about hand sanitizer
Biologist Jeffrey Gardner explains why alcohol is a key ingredient in hand sanitizer, and why he doesn’t recommend making your own supply at home.
Chronicling history’s unsung heroes – Kristina Gaddy ’09
KR Gaddy’s new book tells the true account of the Edelweiss Pirates, German teenagers who resisted the Nazi regime with acts from playing forbidden music to disseminating anti-Nazi flyers.
Predicting the coronavirus outbreak: How AI connects the dots to warn about disease threats
AI holds great promise for identifying where and how fast diseases are spreading, writes Vandana Janeja, Professor of Information Systems.
Why do Americans say ‘bay-zle’ and the English say ‘baa-zle’?
A person’s voice is like a fingerprint. Everyone talks differently, and everyone voice is unique. How we use language is a way of showing who we are.
The Guru of Green Chemistry – Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92
With two Fulbright awards under his belt, chemistry professor Ram Mohan, Ph.D. ’92, is sharing his passion for green chemistry with the world.
Is your city making you fat? How urban planning can address the obesity epidemic
New disease outbreaks generate headlines and attention. Meanwhile, however, Americans face a slower but much more pervasive health crisis: obesity.
Retriever Engineer Seeks Space – Kenneth Harris II ’14
Kenneth Harris II helped build a NASA telescope, flies satellites that spot wildfires and hurricanes, and tends data that can predict weather.