How do I prevent my glasses from fogging up when I wear a mask?
Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Experiment with a pipe cleaner, glasses placement, and/or soapy water to see what works for you! The New York Times has a helpful article detailing potential ways to ward off the super annoying “glasses fog” that often accompanies mask wearing. (FYI, this Nerdy Girl finds the best luck by pulling a mask way up Read more…
When comparing COVID-19 cases across countries, should I look at graphs that are adjusted for country population size or just the total number of cases?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If I want to look at graphs of COVID-19 cases and compare across countries, should I look at graphs that are adjusted for country population size (for example, number of cases per 100,000 people) or just the total number of cases? A: Hey, whatever floats your boat, we won’t judge, but there’s a good Read more…
How worried should I be that any time I go outside I will contract coronavirus from outdoor exercise?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: “How worried should I be that any time I go outside, I will contract coronavirus from a fellow pedestrian, runner, or cyclist who happens to exhale as they pass by? A: The answer is, you probably don’t need to freak out about it. As long as you’re maintaining at least 6 feet of distance Read more…
A: Experiment with a pipe cleaner, glasses placement, and/or soapy water to see what works for you! The New York Times has a helpful article detailing potential ways to ward off the super annoying “glasses fog” that often accompanies mask wearing. (FYI, this Nerdy Girl finds the best luck by pulling a mask way up Read more…
When comparing COVID-19 cases across countries, should I look at graphs that are adjusted for country population size or just the total number of cases?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: If I want to look at graphs of COVID-19 cases and compare across countries, should I look at graphs that are adjusted for country population size (for example, number of cases per 100,000 people) or just the total number of cases? A: Hey, whatever floats your boat, we won’t judge, but there’s a good Read more…
How worried should I be that any time I go outside I will contract coronavirus from outdoor exercise?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: “How worried should I be that any time I go outside, I will contract coronavirus from a fellow pedestrian, runner, or cyclist who happens to exhale as they pass by? A: The answer is, you probably don’t need to freak out about it. As long as you’re maintaining at least 6 feet of distance Read more…
Q: If I want to look at graphs of COVID-19 cases and compare across countries, should I look at graphs that are adjusted for country population size (for example, number of cases per 100,000 people) or just the total number of cases? A: Hey, whatever floats your boat, we won’t judge, but there’s a good Read more…
How worried should I be that any time I go outside I will contract coronavirus from outdoor exercise?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: “How worried should I be that any time I go outside, I will contract coronavirus from a fellow pedestrian, runner, or cyclist who happens to exhale as they pass by? A: The answer is, you probably don’t need to freak out about it. As long as you’re maintaining at least 6 feet of distance Read more…
Q: “How worried should I be that any time I go outside, I will contract coronavirus from a fellow pedestrian, runner, or cyclist who happens to exhale as they pass by? A: The answer is, you probably don’t need to freak out about it. As long as you’re maintaining at least 6 feet of distance Read more…
