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UW expert: Achieving herd immunity for coronavirus a ‘disastrous strategy’
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains why reliance on herd immunity as a coronavirus management strategy has the potential to be disastrous.
04/20/2020 | MyNorthwest -
UW professor warns against reopening Washington state too soon amid coronavirus pandemic
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the potential ramifications of relaxing social distancing measures too early.
04/20/2020 | King 5 News -
A state of emergency had been declared. A stadium employee had tested positive for Covid-19. Why did this Sounders match happen anyway?
Adam Kuczynski, a doctoral student in psychology, explains his ongoing study on the effects of the coronavirus and social distancing measures on mental health.
04/20/2020 | KUOW -
A conversation with Dan Chirot about his new book ‘You Say You Want a Revolution,’ exploring radical idealism
Dan Chirot of the UW's Jackson School of International Studies spreads warnings about violent revolutions in his latest book and interview.
04/20/2020 | UW News -
Coronavirus Encouraged Pro-Climate Behaviors: Here’s How Earth Day Celebrations Could Help Sustain Them
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains how online Earth Day events have the potential to sustain climate-friendly actions resulting from coronavirus prevention measures.
04/19/2020 | Forbes -
We All Live in Bubbles Now. How Safe Is Yours?
Steven Goodreau, professor of anthropology, and Carl Bergstrom, professor of biology, discuss the importance of sticking to social distancing measures.
04/17/2020 | The New York Times -
Why You Shouldn’t Give Up on Virtual Happy Hours
Forget the crosstalk and poor Wi-Fi signals. The psychological benefits are vital for some. Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, is quoted.
04/17/2020 | The Seattle Met -
UW study shows most are coping, adapting to new normal during crisis
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology is studying how the coronavirus crisis is affecting people’s mental health.
04/17/2020 | MyNorthwest -
The Worldwide Silent-Reading Party Is Now Weekly!
Paul Moore, Department of Dance Music Director, receives high praise for his "magical" music during the Stranger's Worldwide Silent-Reading Party.
04/17/2020 | The Stranger -
Coronavirus Uses Spikes To Break Into Cells - Here’s How To Stop It
Coronaviruses are named after the crown or “corona” that surrounds each virus particle, a crown of thorns made up of spike proteins. Those spikes interact with molecules on the surface of a cell so that the virus can invade its host. Studies led by David Veesler, assistant professor of biochemistry, are referenced.
04/17/2020 | Forbes