Copper masks are the latest craze. Should you buy one?

Hello! We've known for a long time that copper is lethal to many bacteria and viruses--including the [Compass] [Presented by]( [ALTERYX]( Hello! We’ve known for a long time that copper is lethal to many bacteria and viruses–including the novel coronavirus which will die off within four hours of interacting with a copper surface. So perhaps we should be covering everything in copper. Our face masks would be a great place to start. Scientists believe that copper masks could be an important tool in the fight against the pandemic by helping to kill off any coronavirus particles that land on it. But making a copper mask that actually works is no small feat. [Here’s what you should know]( before buying one of the many copper masks that have started popping up on the internet. —Liz Segran [Copper masks are the latest craze. Should you buy one?]( [Copper masks are the latest craze. Should you buy one?]( Copper masks are more expensive than typical cloth ones. Are they worth the cost? [fastcompany.com]( [Can an artificial intelligence learn to beat the stock market?]( [Can an artificial intelligence learn to beat the stock market?]( Jeff Glickman spent decades building an AI to rival the best minds on Wall Street. Is it possible that he’s cracked the code? [fastcompany.com]( [Why the World Wildlife Fund is trying to spark an indoor farming revolution]( [Why the World Wildlife Fund is trying to spark an indoor farming revolution]( The conservation organization is known for work protecting endangered animals, but now it’s starting to help push for broad solutions—such as a major plan to expand vertical farms in St. Louis in an attempt to prove that local farming can cut emissions. [fastcompany.com]( A MESSAGE FROM Alteryx [How to make the most of your data—and empower your workforce]( [How to make the most of your data—and empower your workforce]( A new approach to analytics allowed athleticwear retailer Gymshark to better understand its customers and make quick, high-impact business decisions. [fastcompany.com]( [How Fanatics’ All In Challenge became the wildest $50 million celebrity charity contest ever]( [How Fanatics’ All In Challenge became the wildest $50 million celebrity charity contest ever]( An inside look at the charity drive that’s raised more than $40 million to fight food insecurity. [fastcompany.com]( [Ruggable's washable, stain-resistant rugs are kid- and animal-proof]( [Ruggable's washable, stain-resistant rugs are kid- and animal-proof]( Ruggable’s rugs are child- and animal-proof. Which is great, since my daughter recently used hers as a canvas for her finger-painting project. [fastcompany.com]( [NYU researchers built an AI tool to predict severe cases of COVID-19]( [NYU researchers built an AI tool to predict severe cases of COVID-19]( Some people have only mild coronavirus symptoms, while others end up on ventilators. This algorithm could help doctors understand which patients are most likely to become severely ill. [fastcompany.com]( [Logitech webcams are sold out, but beware no-name alternatives on Amazon]( [Logitech webcams are sold out, but beware no-name alternatives on Amazon]( Generic vendors such as ZILINK are selling subpar products at steep markups. [fastcompany.com]( [How to stay sane while working from home with kids]( [How to stay sane while working from home with kids]( Many working parents will have several more months without childcare. On this episode of ‘Secrets of the Most Productive People’ we figure out how to keep our sanity. [fastcompany.com]( [The healthcare industry has embraced texting. Here’s one reason that should give you pause]( [The healthcare industry has embraced texting. Here’s one reason that should give you pause]( People ignore text messages when they come repeatedly. Even incredibly important ones. [fastcompany.com]( Did you enjoy this issue? [Fast Company] You can [update your details here](. If you don’t want to receive Compass anymore, [unsubscribe here]( If you were forwarded Compass and like it, [subscribe here]( [View this newsletter online]( Powered by [Revue]( 7 World Trade Center, 29th Floor, New York, NY 10007-2195