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In reaction to the threat of COVID-19 and other viral, airborne respiratory infections, experts have recommended increased ventilation in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, and other public buildings.

Your home can feel stuffy, chilly, or perfectly “normal” even when the thermostat barely moves, and humidity is the quiet reason why. Once you understand the narrow band of moisture that keeps air ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Chapped lips, occasional nosebleeds, and increased chances of wildfire are just some of the risks associated with dry air. You may be thinking, “Isn’t all air dry?” Well, no. According ...

In a recent study published in the Journal of the Royal Society, researchers found that indoor relative humidity (RH) modulates the severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreaks, and ...

These maps show different regions of the world overlaid with a range of heat stress data over the long term, between 1980 and 2019. (a) shows air temperature, (b) shows specific humidity, (c) shows ...

The short answer is both terms are different and describe different things about moisture in the air. The dew point is another temperature value. It is the temperature air needs to cool to become ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The tools used to understand materials at their smallest scales have shaped entire industries. From the semiconductors in smartphones to the advanced materials in medical devices, ...

Paris Alston: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. We are in another heat wave and while hot temperatures are expected in the summer, the humidity can make it feel like it’s dragging. But what is it about ...

While measures can be taken to manage moisture levels, such as pre-processing drying or controlled storage, cost-effective implementation hinges on recognizing their necessity. Inadequate humidity ...