Assistant Professor of Computational & Applied Mathematics @Portland_State; Math PhD + Physics PhD @UofMaryland. #COVID math & science.
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Thread: The Precautionary Principle
In order to minimize risk when information is insufficient, assume a higher negative impact outcome, especially when the stakes are high.
The resulting decisions could prevent or minimize a potentially major negative impact.
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The researchers have developed a new machine-learning-based forecast to predict South Asian monsoon rainfall 10 to 30 days in advance, outperforming current numerical modeling forecasts. Read more for insights on how AI is revolutionizing South Asian rainfall forecasts: https://t.co/V7sPZb3V0f
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I was following COVID cases in Jan 2020. It became clear to me that COVID had to be immediately contained via testing, contact tracing, and isolating cases.
#MonkeyPox cases surpassed 600 in May 2022.
We cannot afford another pandemic.
Time to contain Monkeypox is NOW.
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