Photography Is Now a Prescribed Mental Health Treatment In the UK
The United Kingdom will now allow photography to be prescribed for mental health treatment as part of a new pilot program from Wex Photo Video.
People of Color: There’s a Bias in How Pictures Are Used to Depict Disease in Global Health Publications
Photography is a powerful tool in storytelling and scientific communication. But it can also cause harm when used unethically.
Lasers Reveal How Well Different Types of Facemasks Work
With a supply crunch in medical-grade facemasks, the general public has been turning to homemade masks in order to slow the spread of COVID-19. Now researchers are using lasers to reveal how effective different kinds of DIY masks are at blocking tiny droplets from coughs and sneezes.
The UN is Asking Creatives to Submit Work That Will Help Fight Coronavirus
The United Nations has published a "global call to creatives" from around the world—photographers, filmmakers, artists, and beyond—asking them to submit engaging content that can help in the fight against the novel coronavirus.