One of the many problems we have with the spread of COVID-19 is the ability of the coronavirus to survive on the surface for hours at a time. When we can effectively clean hard materials or sterilize them with alcohol, what about more delicate surfaces like cardboard? Even in the …
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As the coronavirus epidemic spreads in devastating effects this year, many of us were asking similar questions. How is the virus spread? How can I protect myself from infection? The truth is, we are still learning how SARS-Cavi-2 works. Official CDC guidelines indicate that the main route of transmission of …
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Scientists have so far measured the short-term unit: the time it takes lighter particles to cross a hydrogen atom. That time, for the record, is 247 zeptoseconds. One zeptosecond is a trillion, or decimal point, in the billions of another, followed by 20 zeros and 1. Previously, researchers had dived …
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It doesn’t take long for orburn coronavirus particles to get into the room. Initially, only those sitting next to an infected speaker are at greater risk, but as the meeting or class progresses, smaller aerosols spread. However, this does not mean that everyone faces the same level of risk. As …
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Windowpen or mess can disintegrate quite easily, but if we consider its molecular make-up, solid glass is much stiffer and stronger than it should be technically. Now, scientists have come closer to revealing the source of this secret power. Despite the lack of a traditionally mandated structure, using a newly …
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