The coronavirus is a highly contagious and deadly disease that turned into a pandemic for us humans. Now, a highly contagious and deadly avian flu virus is devastating the chickens […]
Omicron Variant of COVID-19
Tonight, the Perpetual Notion Machine welcomes back Ajay Sethi to talk about the new omicron variant of COVID-19. Ajay is an epidemiologist and Associate Professor of population health sciences at […]
Herd Immunity
As vaccinations against the SARS CoV-2 virus ramp up, perhaps more slowly than they should, the goal of herd immunity seems to be in reach. But its explanation since last […]
Modelling the COVID-19 Virus
In the fall of 1918, Colorado business owners started campaigns to pressure Denver Mayor W.F.R. Mills to lift restrictions on businesses and public gatherings designed to combat the influenza outbreak. […]
The Effects of Inequality on Public Health
What’s the nature of inequality, and how does it manifest in society? What are its effects on the health of individuals? Substitute host Bert Zipperer speaks with British epidemiologist Dr. […]
The Virus Hunter
You’ve likely heard doctor’s warnings about flu season before, but what about cross-species infection? As humans continue to encroach on biodiverse regions around the world, the likelihood of human interactions […]