A new review published in the Journal of Internal Medicine indicates that unmasked speech in confined spaces poses the greatest risk of spreading SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to others. The focus of the review is on the interface between physics and medicine, and it describes how different sized respiratory droplets emitted while speaking span a […]
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Shortage of economically-attractive men in the U.S. for unmarried women to marry
Sept. 5, 2019 – One explanation for declines in marriage is a shortage of economically-attractive men for unmarried women to marry. Indeed, a new study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family reveals a significant scarcity of such potential male spouses. The study’s authors developed estimates of the sociodemographic characteristics of unmarried women’s potential […]
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Special Issue Explores Implications of Trump Presidency for Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Hoboken, N.J—February 5, 2019—A new special issue of Negotiation Journal presents an overview of the negotiation tactics of U.S. President Donald Trump and their wider implications across the field. Thought leaders have been brought together to comment on the various ramifications of the Trump presidency for negotiation and conflict resolution. The issue also features two case analyses […]
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Murky lakes now surpass clear, blue lakes in US
Aug. 22, 2018 – New research reveals that many lakes in the continental United States are becoming “murkier, with potentially negative consequences for water quality and aquatic life. The findings are published in Limnology and Oceanography. In the 5 years between 2007 and 2012, the dominant lake type in the United States shifted from clear, […]
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How science has shaped the international response to climate change
Nov 8, 2017 – The Royal Meteorological Society is publishing a special issue in Weather focused on the science of climatic change. One article in the issue reviews the use of scientific evidence in the development of the international response to climate change. The article examines how climate change became mainstream, how the science initiated and subsequently […]