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Jen Schwartz
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Senior Features Editor, Scientific American
New York
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Science and technology
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By Rachel Feltman Verified, Jen Schwartz Verified, Fonda Mwangi Verified, Alex Sugiura|Scientific AmericanVerifiedRachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. With everything from bird flu to norovirus making headlines these days, it can feel like the world is just packed with dangerous pathogens we need protection from. What if we could get a hand from an all-natural disinfectant that was more than 100 times more effective than bleach but so gentle and safe that you could spray it into your eyes?
By Jen Schwartz Verified|Scientific AmericanVerifiedAs norovirus surged across the U.S. last winter, the only thing more horrifying than descriptions of the highly contagious illness—violent projectile vomiting!—was learning that nothing seemed to kill the microbe that causes it. Hand sanitizers made with alcohol are useless. Water needs to be above 150 degrees Fahrenheit to kill the virus, which is too hot for handwashing.
By Rachel Feltman Verified, Jen Schwartz Verified, Fonda Mwangi Verified, Alex Sugiura|Scientific AmericanVerifiedRachel Feltman: For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m Rachel Feltman. With everything from bird flu to norovirus making headlines these days, it can feel like the world is just packed with dangerous pathogens we need protection from. What if we could get a hand from an all-natural disinfectant that was more than 100 times more effective than bleach but so gentle and safe that you could spray it into your eyes?
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Scientific American
Scientific American is a prominent science magazine and digital platform, recognized as the oldest continuously published monthly magazine in the United States. Founded in 1845 by Rufus Porter, it began as a weekly newspaper focused on new inventions and has since evolved into a trusted source for interpreting scientific advancements for general audiences. The magazine transitioned to its current format in 1921 and is now part of Springer Nature. The publication features a monthly print and digital magazine that includes peer-reviewed articles written by scientists and journalists. It also offers special issues that highlight significant historical milestones and breakthroughs. In addition to its articles, Scientific American provides subscription-based access to podcasts, multimedia content, and educational resources aimed at schools and public outreach. The magazine targets general readers, educators, students, and professionals, making complex scientific topics accessible and fostering curiosity and critical thinking.
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