Prior research on weather and COVID-19 transmission provides inconsistent results. A recent study shows transmission rates rise when temperatures drop or outdoor levels of ultraviolet radiation are high.
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As the year draws to a close, we’re taking a few moments to reflect on some of the pieces that meant a lot to us this year.
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The champion of press freedom shares insights for journalists who are fighting to hold power to account amid relentless harassment and misinformation on social media.
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U.S. cities are increasingly turning to rent regulation ordinances to help tenants stay in their homes. Is that a good idea? Here’s what the research says.
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Some politicians, public officials and a handful of physicians are spreading misinformation. It’s important for journalists to debunk falsehoods high up in their stories, avoid false balance, and dig into the motives.
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Parental consent laws vary by state by the type of health care service. This piece brings you an overview of the issue and lists several studies and resources to help you with your reporting.
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Three researchers explain how journalists can use scientific consensus to bolster their coverage and battle misinformation about public policy topics.
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Culling decades of Wall Street Journal articles, researchers created a new way to gauge stock performance that matches well to real returns.
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Three supply chain management researchers offer advice for how journalists can add context to their reporting. Plus: A reference guide with the links and sources cited here.
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Two new studies add to the mounting evidence that racism — including the legacy of redlining — has an impact on preterm birth rates in the U.S.
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