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Physical distance may not be enough to prevent viral aerosol exposure indoors

Posted: 14 Sep 2021 03:48 PM PDT

Eighteen months ago, stickers began to dot the floors of most shops, spaced about six feet apart, indicating the physical distance required to avoid the COVID-19 virus an infected person may shed when breathing or speaking. But is the distance enough to help avoid infectious aerosols?

When wolves are at the door – what communities need to get on with new neighbors

Posted: 10 Sep 2021 09:16 AM PDT

Large carnivore populations are expanding across Europe and experts are calling for increased support for communities to encourage harmonious relationships with their new neighbors.