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    Coronavirus Models Aren't "Wrong." That's Not How They Work.

    Coronavirus Models Aren't "Wrong." That's Not How They Work.

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    Coronavirus Models Aren't "Wrong." That's Not How They Work.

    FromShort Wave

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    Length:
    13 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 20, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Scientific models of disease don't predict the future. They're just one tool to help us all prepare for it. NPR global health correspondent Nurith Aizenman explains how scientific models of disease are built and how they're used by public health experts. We also look at one influential model forecasting when individual states might begin to reopen. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
    Released:
    Apr 20, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.