New Stanford research adds to evidence that the seasonality of respiratory illnesses, like COVID-19 or the flu, can be linked to indoor humidity levels. The study, which found that ventilation reduces ...

In reaction to the threat of COVID-19 and other viral, airborne respiratory infections, experts have recommended increased ventilation in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other public buildings.

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Governments, medical institutions and other bodies require accurate models on health-related matters in order to better organize their activities. For the first time, researchers, including those from ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society, researchers found that indoor relative humidity (RH) modulates the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks, and ...

Moisture and temperature have a significant impact on the mechanical performance of polymers. However, due to the sluggish diffusion process that limits the uptake of moisture in polymers, ...

As summer temperatures rise, dairy cows are at greater risk for heat stress. Heat-stressed cows suffer from reduced dry matter intake, reducing milk production. Farmers may also notice reduced ...