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Researchers find that coronavirus can survive in air for hours

A recent study conducted by Tulane researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain infective in aerosol for up to 16 hours.

Law clinic scientist to testify before U.S. House panel

Tulane Environmental Law Clinic’s Kimberly Terrell will testify before the Subcommittee on the Environment, part of the House’s Committee on Oversight and Reform, today at noon CT. Terrell will present her research, which found a link between elevated COVID-19 death rates and air pollution in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley." Her testimony will be livestreamed here.

Professor's book goes back in time to examine Hurricane Katrina

Andy Horowitz, history professor at the School of Liberal Arts, said a 1915 hurricane that hit New Orleans is linked to Hurricane Katrina, and is one of the many factors that informed his writing Katrina: A History, 1915-2015.

English professor publishes volumes about medieval manuscript

A Glossed Wycliffite Psalter, Volumes 1 and 2 by School of Liberal Arts’ Michael Kuczynski offers a critical commentary on an interpreted Wycliffite psalter from the early 15th century and explores the relevance of the Book of Psalms and its place in church history. Kuczynski has spent more than 20 years studying the manuscript.

Dean David Banush named to prestigious Grolier Club

David Banush, dean of libraries and academic information resources, was recently elected into the Grolier Club, which is the oldest bibliophilic society in the U.S. The club's mission is to foster the study, collecting and appreciation of books and works on paper.

COVID-19: Hear from our clinical and research experts on the frontline

Tulane Alumni will host a webinar featuring clinical and research experts on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic on Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m. CT via Zoom. The webinar will feature School of Medicine’s David Mushatt, MD, Dahlene Fusco, MD, and John Schieffelin, MD. Click here for more information and click here to register.

In The News

Associated Press
Tulane recently received a $1 million gift to establish a fund for Emerging Research in Infectious Disease.

Russia Beyond
Tulane’s William Brumfield examines Yekaterinburg’s convents.

FAIR
Susan Hassig, Tulane epidemiology professor, says workers in their own private office space can safely unmask, but workers in an open office space need to wear masks at all times.

The Weather Channel
Jesse Keenan, Tulane real estate professor at the School of Architecture, discusses a study he co-authored about the rebuilding efforts of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria.

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Researchers find that coronavirus can survive in air for hours A recent study conducted by Tulane researchers found that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain infective in aerosol for up to 16 hours.

Researchers find that coronavirus can survive in air for hours