Even as the scientific community has reached a broad consensus that infectious pathogens, such as viruses, can spread through virus-laden aerosols, one fundamental challenge remains: How can ...

When the COVID pandemic hit, many people turned to the eerily prescient film Contagion (2011) for answers – or at least for catharsis. Suddenly, its hypothetical plot felt all too real. Applauded for ...

From the flu that sweeps through offices every winter to new viral outbreaks that make global headlines, contagious diseases remain one of humanity’s biggest challenges. Despite medical advances, ...