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TransLink announces pilot copper-based initiative to combat COVID-19
November 12, 2020Written by: Michelle Young, News Editor On November 10, TransLink announced a new pilot-program that aims to slow the spread of COVID-19. The initiative will use copper-based materials — which contain antimicrobial properties and are self-disinfecting — on high-touch areas of transit to “to help reduce the risk of transmission of pathogenic organisms.” Medical microbiologist Dr. Marthe Charles explained, “Copper has multiple ways of killing microorganisms, so one of the ways is by being toxic on contact, so that means that the microorganisms are not able to survive at the surface of the copper. “We want to see if these…
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World News Beats
November 13, 2018Written by: Youeal Abera President Trump expresses desire to end birthright citizenship In an interview with reporter Jonathan Swan, President Donald Trump has said that he will sign an executive order that would terminate birthright citizenship. The 14th amendment…
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SFU researchers study ways to improve air quality for pilots and pregnant women
October 4, 2018Written by Nathaniel Tok, Peak Associate Airline mask use still effective with beards SFU researchers have debunked the myth that beards are threatening in low-oxygen situations, allowing pilots to grow facial hair. The research was done for Air Canada…
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