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ARPA-H and the BREATHE (Building Resilient Environments for Air and Total Health) Program Environmental engineer Linsey Marr and her Virginia Tech team demonstrated a prototype that can detect tiny concentrations of airborne contaminants, including dust mite allergens, influenza, coronavirus, and E. coli, almost in real time. Traditional air testing can take days, making it difficult to respond before people are exposed. The initiative builds on research dating back to the 1930s, when William and Mildred Wells showed that ultraviolet light could disinfect classroom air and reduce measles transmission. Despite these findings, airborne disease prevention was largely neglected until COVID-19 highlighted the [...]

Shaping Tomorrow's Global Built Environment Today From June 27 up until July 1. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) plan to convene their yearly conference in Austin, TX. Learn more about the ASHRAE conference here

Far UVC at a Turning Point With ICFUST 2026 coming to a close, researchers, clinicians, engineers, and organizations all over the world have connected in order to understand more about the power of Far UVC. Get more details about the ICFUST here

Whether its the return of Covid-19 or Hantavius, a number of infectious diseases can spread quickly in the 2026 World Cup. With the FIFA World Cup now underway, soccer fans are brought together worldwide, but experts warn that the large gathering could spread not only excitement, but also various infectious pathogens. “Mass gathering dynamics always increase the risk for infectious disease because you have congregate settings with high concentrations of people ... within the stadiums, airports, hotels and bars,” Dr. Tyler Evans, an infectious disease physician and CEO of the Wellness Equity Alliance, tells TODAY.com. Several factors make this World Cup [...]

Be sure to wipe down surfaces first and use the Far UV while the surface is still wet. Researchers have noted that Far-UVC (222nm) is considered safer for human skin and eyes than a standard 254nm GUV, making it suitable for use on frequently touched surfaces and potentially for hand disinfection. However, the study found that this added safety comes with some limitations, as Far-UVC’s lower penetration makes it less effective when organic matter is present or when surfaces are rough. As a result, the researchers recommended using Far-UVC after surfaces have been cleaned to remove debris and organic material, preferably [...]

CDC data show that MMR vaccination rates among kindergartners have continued to decline, falling from 95.2% before the COVID-19 pandemic to 92.5% during the 2024–2025 school year. For the second consecutive year, measles cases in the United States have exceeded 2,000, based on CDC data updated Friday. The CDC reports that most confirmed cases in 2026 have occurred among children and teens 19 and younger, with about 92% involving people who are unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown. Another 4% of cases were reported among people who had received one dose of the MMR vaccine, while 4% were among those [...]

This heartbreaking story of a cancer cluster from Massachusetts is a reminder that proactive air quality monitoring and steps to improve indoor air are crucial, just like with drinking water. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is investigating a possible cancer cluster involving teachers at Uxbridge High School. Investigators are looking at "environmental factors" at Uxbridge High School that could potentially be linked to breast cancer cases. Superintendent David Ljungberg shared the "sobering news" with school families and staff on Monday. Read the news article by Boston 25 to find out more.

Dr. Don Milton shares his perspective with WJLA-TV on the recent hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship As a cruise ship remains under monitoring over concerns that passengers carrying hantavirus could spread the infection inland if the ship docks, Donald K. Milton, MD, DrPH, warned that the disease can be deadly and drew comparisons to SARS and COVID-19. Watch the entire video detailing his thoughts in on the situation.