Geography and Depression Research
Researchers have looked into how spatial understanding might better enlighten us about mental health and despair.
Map of Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance
Carnegie Mellon University’s Delphi Lab has been tracking Covid-19 vaccination acceptance through the use of Facebook surveys.
The Speaking Style of Some Languages May Help Spread COVID-19
Researchers hypothesize that languages with higher numbers of aspirated consonants, like the letters P, T, and K in English, allow for the spread of more particles from the speakers’ mouths.
Testing Sewage Can Predict COVID-19 Spikes
The concentration of coronavirus RNA in sewage could point researchers toward a clearer picture of how many residents have been infected by the virus in a specific area.
Study: Wearing Masks Improves How Well People Socially Distance When Walking
An Italian researcher measured the spatial distribution of pedestrians on sidewalks to determine how mask wearing affects how well people socially distance themselves from others.