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JPWeiland @jpweiland.bsky.social · 2d

Both emergency dept and wastewater data suggest a rapid decline in prevalence after a relatively modest summer peak. The lull in evolution continues... with no new fast variants close behind XFG.

That being said, we're still watching BA.3.2*

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 6d

RESPECT, admiration, and great appreciation for Jane Goodall for all that she did and stood for. What a life worth celebrating.

www.theguardian.com/science/2025...

Jane Goodall, world-renowned primatologist, dies aged 91

Jane Goodall Institute says ‘tireless advocate’ for natural world died in California during US speaking tour

www.theguardian.com

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Linsey Marr @linseymarr.bsky.social · 9d

I'm thrilled to be leading, along with AJ Prussin II, an ARPA-H BREATHE team that will integrate new biosensors, risk assessment software, and engineering controls to bring clean and healthy indoor air to more buildings.

arpah.gov/news-and-eve...

BREATHE research teams kick off efforts to enhance indoor air quality to improve health, advance the future of smart buildings

The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) supports transformative research to drive biomedical and health breakthroughs ranging from molecular to societal to provide transformative hea...

arpah.gov

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 9d

Based on the body of evidence, what happens if pregnant women do not receive Covid booster vaccination?
Thousands of hospitalizations of infants and expectant mothers
@nathanlo.bsky.social @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social
jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 9d

Spent an afternoon cleaning 31 very dirty solar photovoltaic panels that were caked with dirt, pollen, and bird feces.

Before and after for one panel shown below. Could even see the reflection of me waving in the clean panel!

A very dirty solar photovoltaic panel is propped up against a ladder, ready to be cleaned. The panel is caked with pollen and dirt.

A very clean solar photovoltaic panel propped up against a ladder.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 10d

Got the pokes this morning.

Influenza and most recent C-19 vaccines.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 10d

Running of the 3rd year students at UC Davis football victory tonight. #GoAgs

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 13d

A DIY air cleaner sits on a table. The air cleaner has pleated filters on four sides and a box fan above that draws air through the filters. The air cleaner is decorated with blue and yellow duct tape and a bumper sticker that reads UC Davis Engineering.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 13d

I’m honored to serve on the Global Commission on Healthy Indoor Air, joining leaders from nearly 30 countries who are dedicated to making healthy indoor air a global priority. From cutting-edge science to effective real-world solutions. #HealthyIndoorAir #GlobalCommissionHIA #HealthyBuildings #IAQ

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 15d

I was peppered with questions by engineering paparazzi during Moove-In days (helping students move into the dorms).

It's not easy answering questions on random topics so quickly!

www.youtube.com/shorts/hGjxo...

Dean Richard Corsi Q&A

YouTube video by UC Davis College of Engineering

www.youtube.com

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 16d

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 16d

When I met with my donkey buddy, Action Protege, today he leaned over to tell me a donkey joke.

What do you call two hours or interviews with donkeys?

Answer - A Donkumentary.

He thought it was funnier than I did.

Respond with additional donkey jokes.

A man with a mustache, red shirt and sunglasses on his head smiles as a donkey presses his nose on the man's face. The donkey is wearing a gray mask over his eyes to fend off flies.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 17d

Visited my buddy today.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 17d

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 17d

Neil Young delivered at Farm Aid.

Keep on rocking in the free world. And do what is needed to keep it free.

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Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 19d

Lung Association: “We continue to urge that everyone over six months get vaccinated for COVID-19. As long as today’s votes are ratified by the acting CDC director, the COVID-19 vaccine will be covered for most people without any cost.”

Liz Szabo @lizszabo.bsky.social · 19d

American Lung Association: COVID-19 Vaccination Vote Creates New Barrier; Lung Association Reiterates Strong Support for Widespread Vaccination. www.lung.org/media/press-... #ACIP

COVID-19 Vaccination Vote Creates New Barrier; Lung Association Reiterates Strong Support for Widespread Vaccination

Today, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) announced new guidance for COVID-19 vaccination. In response, Harold Wimmer, Pres...

www.lung.org

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 18d

You reach a point in life when it no longer matters whether you choose a new 30 year roof or 40 year roof. Either way, your new roof is gonna outlive you.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · 24d

I am proud to live in a state that understands the tremendous importance of scientific research and the economic, health, communications, environmental, transportation, and many other benefits it brings.

We lead and will continue to do so for the benefit of all.

www.nytimes.com/2025/09/13/u...

California’s $23 Billion Plan to Restore Federal Cuts to Scientific Research

www.nytimes.com

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ButterflyGarden @flabutterfly.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is the best thing I added to my house. If for no other reason than indoor allergens. I can't believe the difference it has made. Thank you so much for sharing this most effective simple design. ❤️

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 8

"Secondhand smoke infiltration from smokers’ apartments into nonsmokers’ apartment units in multiunit housing can provoke major morbidity for nonsmoking residents."

Yep! Another excellent article (and reminder) from James Repace.

www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Secondhand smoke Infiltration in multiunit housing: Health effects and nicotine levels

Approximately 46% of U.S. multiunit housing residents with smoke-free home rules, 29 million persons, experience secondhand smoke infiltration in thei…

www.sciencedirect.com

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 7

Hi Stephanie - The Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation is working w/ schools and school districts across the country. We tend to focus on under-resourced communities. We also work with schools who wish to build CR Boxes into their STEM curriculum. More here - corsirosenthalfoundation.org

Welcome - Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation

Dedicated to providing cleaner safer air for all.

corsirosenthalfoundation.org

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 7

Interesting article about Squeaky Fromme, the Manson follower who pulled a gun on President Ford in Sacramento in 1975.

A close friend of mine had her as his babysitter in the 1960s.

www.sfgate.com/bayarea/arti...

50 years ago, a would-be presidential assassin struck in Sacramento

"She was just kind of an oddball."

www.sfgate.com

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks, Kirk!

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Leah Shaffer @leahshaffer.bsky.social · Sep 5

Wildfire season plus COVID flaring up means time for a CR Box. Easy and very affordable to acquire.

Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 5

She also added, “Wearing a high-quality mask such as an N95, KN95, or KF94 that fits well continues to provide strong protection.” (TRUTH)

As extra protection, I suggest a good filtration-based air cleaner in homes, office suites, & classrooms, e.g., a highly-effective CR Box. They work! (TRUTH)

A cubic air cleaner known as a Corsi-Rosenthal Box contains four pleated MERV-13 filters connected to one another and a fan on top (and cardboard bottom). In the image the filters are new (white) and the duct tape used to connect them is purple and black. The box sits on a laminated brown table with a white wall in the background.

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Richard Corsi @corsiaq.bsky.social · Sep 5

She also added, “Wearing a high-quality mask such as an N95, KN95, or KF94 that fits well continues to provide strong protection.” (TRUTH)

As extra protection, I suggest a good filtration-based air cleaner in homes, office suites, & classrooms, e.g., a highly-effective CR Box. They work! (TRUTH)

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