MY letter in NATURE of October 21 1, communicating Mr. Booth's correction on this subject, has elicited the information that the exponential integral solution for the absorption of the rays was given ...

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The explosive spread of coronavirus can be turned to our advantage, two infectious disease experts argue: “But only if we intervene early. That means now.” By Siobhan Roberts In early December, Britta ...

A simple mathematical mistake may explain why many people underestimate the dangers of coronavirus, shunning social distancing, masks and hand-washing. Imagine you are offered a deal with your bank, ...