ATLAS/Covid composite (IMAGE) DOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory Caption Scientists shared how the statistical tools used to analyze data from particle collisions at the ATLAS detector, top, can also be applied to understanding the spread of pandemics like COVID-19. Credit CERN; Sharon Nachman, Renaissance School of Medicine Usage Restrictions OK for use with stories about this specific program. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.