Scientific American spoke with several experts on aerosol transmission—some of whom have tested various masks available on the market—and they agree that health authorities should strongly recommend people wear well-fitted, high-filtration masks.

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The first season of @LostWomenofSci  is about Dr. Dorothy Andersen, the physician and pathologist who solved a medical mystery when she identified and defined cystic fibrosis in 1938. Listen to the premiere episode of our new podcast series: 🎧 @prx 

Coronavirus infections might cause lasting harm to the heart, even in those who have never had symptoms.

Sparked by major advances in their field, astrobiologists are grappling with how to best discuss possible breakthrough discoveries with the public.

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Albatrosses are monogamous and often mate for life, but increased stress can make them break up.

Since the beginning of modern birdsong research, the field has focused on male songbirds. We are missing key behaviors as a result of historical and geographical biases stemming from a lack of diverse participation in science.

The Miller-Urey experiment showed that the conditions of early Earth could be simulated in a glass flask. New research finds the flask itself played an under appreciated, outsized role.