Check the fit on that double mask if you want to be better protected against the novel coronavirus, a new study says. That’s because the extra protection double-masking provides isn’t so much about ...

A new smart sensor that measures face mask fit may come in handy for workers who need to know their masks are working, Northwestern University researchers say. FaceBit, as it is called, also measures ...

Researchers have tested a variety of popular hacks for improving the fit of KN95 and surgical masks, and found that while some hacks do improve fit, they can also come at the cost of the wearer's ...

Vice wrote about research that assessed the effectiveness of popular "hacks" meant to improve the fit of KN95 and surgical masks. The researchers evaluated seven different "fit hacks," some of which ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The increased focus on face masks over the past 2 years due to the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a flurry of research not only on how to make these masks more effective and ...

Northwestern University doctoral student and co-developer Blaine Rothrock displays a prototype of the FaceBit on Jan. 20, 2022, in Evanston. The device, placed inside a face mask with a magnet, ...

The key to finding the best N95 masks lies in getting the right fit and near-perfect seal. These are our favorite filtering facewear. By Rebecca Sohn Published Mar 22, 2022 9:28 AM EDT We may earn ...

WASHINGTON — We’ve already been through two winters with COVID-19, but this year, we have three viruses on our minds: COVID-19, the flu, and RSV. The numbers are up, and Rochelle Walensky, director of ...

When it comes to face masks, there are no true substitutes for professionally fitted N95 respirators, the gold standard in protection against COVID-19. But given the shortage of such equipment (first ...

We’ve removed our paywall from essential coronavirus news stories. Become a subscriber to support our journalists. Subscribe now. One of the most vocal advocates for the use of higher-quality masks ...