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Your phone might be a powerful tool to help stop the coronavirus

As we head into the winter holiday season, health experts are concerned we could see a rise in COVID-19 cases as people travel and spend time with groups of loved ones indoors. Thanks to digital contract tracing, your phone might be able to help limit the spread of the virus.

November 6, 2020

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Your favorite apps feature new COVID-19 tools

Now that the coronavirus is a major part of our everyday lives, popular apps have tailored their information to help you navigate these uncertain times. Whether that's a mapping tool that shows you virus hotspots or a shopping app that gives you tips for staying at home, here are some useful ones.

October 9, 2020

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Use UVC ultraviolet light to kill viruses

A clinical technology is coming closer to home use.

By July 3, 2020

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Let's talk about why 'Chinese virus' is such a harmful label

Words hold a lot of power, and we need to be mindful of how they're used at a time when we should come together.

By March 23, 2020

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What you need to know about cleaning and reusing a virus mask

If you're trying to disinfect your N95 mask, you're probably barking up the wrong tree.

By April 10, 2020

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Virus-killing light machines disinfecting airplanes and hospitals

The GermFalcon from Dimer UVC Innovations uses ultraviolet light to kill germs on airplanes and in hospitals to keep high-traffic locations as sanitary as possible.

By March 18, 2020

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Removing viruses and bad smell from your car

How to disinfect your car without it being an all-day job.

By March 12, 2020

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See the light when it comes to germs and viruses in your car

Blue beams of UV C light may be the future of a clean car.

By February 27, 2020

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Google to cancel I/O over virus concerns, Honeywell makes wild quantum forecast

Today's major tech stories include Google's canceling of I/O, Facebook's pulling out of SXSW, Amazon's improved same-day delivery offerings and Honeywell's promise in quantum computing gains.

By March 4, 2020

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Nurses: We need more protective equipment

Registered nurse Deborah Burger describes why medical workers have a shortage of masks and how that puts public health at risk.

By April 9, 2020