CORONAVIRUS

It's not exactly the "safety in numbers" situation you might be imagining.

What Is Herd Immunity?

The facts on where it comes from, how it works, and whether it could happen with the novel coronavirus.

How Many Lives Could You Save Wearing a Face Mask? This Calculator Tells You

An online calculator developed by Ph.D. students in Poland estimates how many people could be spared from infection or even death when you opt to wear a mask.

America’s Major Airlines Are Encouraging More People to Travel By Doing Away With Change Fees

In an effort to encourage people to make travel plans, United, Delta, and other airlines are making it free to change your flight date after you book.

Imagine watching Lady Gaga belt out "Shallow" from A Star Is Born with Sandringham House in the background.

Queen Elizabeth II’s Sandringham Estate Is Becoming a Drive-In Movie Theater (For One Weekend Only)

So, who here had “Watching ‘Toy Story’ at Queen Elizabeth II’s country house” on their 2020 bingo card?

If the owner of this computer is from Arkansas, they're about to Google "Little Debbie cakes."

The Strange Things Each State Is Googling Right Now

States have spent the coronavirus pandemic picking up some pretty eclectic quarantine activities, to say the least.

The Psychological Reason You’re Feeling So Unfocused—And What To Do About It

Feeling listless, tired, and out of it? Here are some tips for reducing cumulative stress and anxiety, collectively called your 'allostatic load.'

Getting your flu shot this year is more important than ever.

The Best Time to Get a Flu Shot in 2020, According to the CDC

July and August were too early for flu shots, but September and October? Just right, according to experts.

Each State’s Most Googled Quarantine Hobby, Mapped

From crafts to video games, these are the hobbies people around the U.S. are using to stay busy during quarantine.

LG’s New Wearable Air Purifier Is the Face Mask of the Future

Homemade face masks can look cute, but feeling like you’re breathing in stale air isn’t exactly fun.

Facing History and Ourselves students visit the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama.

This Organization Designs Resources to Help Educators Teach Difficult Parts of History in Sensitive, Constructive Ways

Topics include global immigration, race in U.S. history, justice and human rights, genocide and mass violence, and more.

A juvenile saddleback tamarin is measured as part of an annual health check of a population of three primate species in southeastern Peru.

Zoonotic Diseases 101: How Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans

From the plague to the novel coronavirus, myriad animal viruses have caused problems for humans—and many others haven’t.

American Girl Makes One-of-a-Kind Dolls of Real-Life COVID-19 Heroes

Earlier this year, American Girl asked kids to nominate people they know who have risked their lives and served their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic for its Heroes With Heart contest.

Coronavirus vaccine trials pose a lot of questions for those looking to volunteer.

10 Questions About Joining a Coronavirus Vaccine Trial, Answered

Thinking of enrolling in one of the coronavirus vaccine trials being conducted around the country? Here's what you need to know.

Even if this lemon is caked in coronavirus pathogens (which is unlikely), she'll be fine as long as she washes her hands.

Contracting COVID-19 From Food or Food Packaging Is Unlikely, According to WHO

As long as you wash your hands and don’t touch your face, your chances of catching COVID-19 from food are basically zilch.

Inclement weather doesn't stop them, but a lack of funding could.

The U.S. Postal Service Is Struggling—Buying Stamps Can Help

You can decorate your envelope with Sally Ride, Scooby-Doo, or a lovely portrait of mustachioed Walt Whitman.

A road trip may be the safest way to travel during a pandemic.

Road Trip! Why Traveling By Car Is the Safest Way to Vacation Right Now

Eager to get out of the house and go somewhere? While nothing is without risk, driving is probably your best bet.

People Are Receiving Unsolicited Face Masks in the Mail From China

According to the Federal Trade Commission, these mysterious masks could be part of a “brushing” scam.

10 Tips for Avoiding Germs on Flights

Today's airplanes have high-tech air filtration systems that keep the air on your flight fresher than you might expect. But you should still take precautions to avoid germs before and during travel.

The great thing about Zoom is that it's almost impossible for people to tell if you're wearing pajamas.

An Illinois School District Has Banned Fully Remote Students From Wearing Pajamas While Learning

Enforcing a school dress code for remote learning will be difficult, especially since nobody can see your pants on Zoom anyway.

A wine window in Florence's Via Santo Spirito.

Florence’s Plague-Era Wine Windows Are Back in Business

Florentines understood that when the threat of infectious disease is omnipresent, easy access to wine is a must.

10 Secrets of Epidemiologists

Maybe you know what the definition of ‘epidemiology’ is, but do you know what epidemiologists actually do?

Cheap tests may be the key to fighting coronavirus.

Why Researchers Believe a 'Crappy' Coronavirus Test Can Help Fight the Pandemic

Tests that offer low sensitivity and more false negatives are still valuable in the fight against coronavirus. But will the FDA agree?

Cheesy Like Sunday Morning: Kraft Declares Mac and Cheese a Breakfast Food

You already know and love breakfast for dinner. Allow us to introduce you to its edgy twin: dinner for breakfast.

10 Facts About the Racial Disparity in COVID-19

There isn't one factor behind COVID-19's racial disparity. Numerous forms of racism make Black, Latino, and Indigenous people more vulnerable to the coronavirus.

PREV NEXT