The prolonged mask-wrestling value of East Asian countries is as proof of their effectiveness
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Adam kucharski (Profile books (UK) Basic Books (US, May 6))
I have some reputation as a party-popper New scientist Office. In our weekly meeting to discuss the latest and greatest ideas in science, the colleagues will eagerly describe some incredible new theory or magnificent discovery, then sit back on the field questions. I can already hear groaning, before I open my mouth: “Yes, but what is the real evidence?”
I don’t do this because I enjoy shooting ideas (Okay, maybe I do …
