Ever wonder how it's so easy to get sick while flying, but not necessarily every other crowded venue, like a movie theater? This video simulation below shows how germs are spread when a passenger ...

The global COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated how easily respiratory diseases can be spread through coughing and sneezing. Accurately replicating airborne disease transmission is essential for ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Aaaaa-choo! While your first thought may be to ...

Cold and flu season has arrived, leaving people feeling ill and spreading germs through school, work and at home. The biggest problems — flu, COVID-19, norovirus and colds — are hardly new, but are ...

There’s a reason everyone freaked out about riding on airplanes during the pandemic: it’s an easy way to get sick if you don’t take precautions. “Airline carriers are impressive carriers of the common ...

Today is Global Handwashing Day, which is held every year to help raise awareness about the importance of washing our hands. According to the CDC, regularly washing your hands can help reduce the ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Why do we sneeze? – Naomi, 9, San Francisco, ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like ...