Month: February 2022

Context-dependent behavior can make cooperation flourish

People adopt different social behavior depending on the context they’re in. A deeply generous friend may be a cutthroat colleague, for example. Using a game theory framework, researchers find that context-dependent behavior doesn’t stop cooperation from flourishing, especially when behavioral strategies can ‘spillover’ between social settings. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]

Published on February 9, 2022

Masks Should Still be Worn in Schools, Despite State Changes: White House

Students and teachers should continue to wear masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools, even as states lift mask mandates, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said Wednesday. The White House understands that “we need to be flexible,” on masks, Psaki said, and is… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on February 9, 2022

Researchers Developed 4-Minute COVID Test as Accurate as PCR Test

A new coronavirus test that provides results within four minutes is as accurate as a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) lab test, according to the Chinese scientists who developed it. The results of a clinical trial of the test, which uses microelectronics to analyze genetic… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]

Published on February 9, 2022