Laboratory tests of surgical and N95 masks show that they do cut down the amount of aerosolized particles emitted during breathing, talking and coughing. Tests of homemade cloth face coverings, however, show that the fabric itself releases a large amount of fibers into the air, underscoring the importance of washing them. Read Full Article (External […]
Published on September 25, 2020
A new study finds that rude emails at work can lead to significant distress for employees. Researchers say that ‘active’ email rudeness is overloaded with strong negative emotions. By comparison, ‘passive’ email rudeness leaves people struggling with uncertainty. Passive email rudeness may create problems for employees’ sleep, which further puts them in a negative emotional […]
Published on September 25, 2020
In China, approximately 10 billion online food orders were served to over 400 million customers in 2018. All of these orders came in single-use plastic packaging, with single-use plastic tableware. Environmental scientists found that reusable tableware can substantially reduce packaging waste and life cycle environmental emissions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]
Published on September 25, 2020