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The Interplay Between Epidemics, Prevention Information, and Mass Media

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2022 – When an epidemic strikes, more than just infections spread. As cases mount, information about the disease, how to spot it, and how […]

Statistical Analysis Reveals Unexpected Trends in US Gun Violence Incidents

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Although gun violence is a challenging problem in the U.S., few in-depth statistical studies have been carried out on a state-by-state basis. […]

Synchronization of Firearm Background Check Data Reveals Acquisition Patterns

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – How has gun background check data – an accepted proxy of firearm sales – trended during the past 20 years? In Chaos, […]

Statistical Physics Rejects Theory of ‘Two Ukraines’

WASHINGTON, May 24, 2022 — When reading news and analyses of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, researchers in Spain perceived many conflicting messages being transmitted. The most […]

Complex Networks Help Explain Extreme Rainfall Events

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – Precipitation extremes are very likely to become more frequent in most locations, according to the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel […]

COVID-19 Lockdown Measures Affect Air Pollution from Cities Differently

WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – The COVID-19 pandemic and its public response created large shifts in how people travel. In some areas, these restrictions on travel appear […]

Sending Out Bacteria-Carrying Mosquitoes to Protect People from Dengue

WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 – Dengue is the most widespread mosquito-borne disease in the world, and to date, there are no medical treatments for people suffering from […]

Climate Changed Abruptly at Tipping Points in Past

WASHINGTON, November 16, 2021 — Abrupt changes in ice core samples and other records indicate dramatic changes in climate occurred at certain points in the past. In […]

Modeling Improvements Promise Increased Accuracy for Epidemic Forecasting

WASHINGTON, October 26, 2021 — Accurate forecasting of epidemic scenarios is critical to implementing effective public health intervention policies. While much progress has been made in predicting […]