In a recent article published in the journal Physics of Fluids, researchers explored the influence of perimeter leakage on the effectiveness of face masks. Study: Perimeter leakage of face masks and ...

While it's still important to wear a face mask in many situations, that mask won't be fully effective if it doesn't fit properly. That's why a team at MIT has designed a device to assess how well a ...

In a new study, researchers used principal component analysis along with fluid dynamics simulation models to show the crucial importance of proper fit for all types of masks and how face shape ...

Making sure a mask fits snugly on the face and use of two masks is likely to significantly reduce a person's exposure to the ...

Face masks have become a part of our daily routine to keep ourselves and others safe as we go to the grocery store or out to run errands. But just because we’re wearing them doesn’t mean we’re wearing ...

(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 ...