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Homemade masks made of silk and cotton may boost protection

A preliminary study by University of Chicago and Argonne National Laboratory researchers suggests that a combination of masks made of high thread-count cotton and natural silk fabric or a chiffon weave can effectively filter out aerosol particles––if the fit is good.

Rite of spring: Making way for ducklings at Botany Pond

Honey the Duck prepares for her new arrivals—with help from a UChicago scientist

Federal small business loan program could still fall short of requests

Chicago Booth scholars: Paycheck Protection Program requests could total $730 billion