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A toddler dressed as Wonder Woman

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Eight summer activity ideas that will boost kids’ brains Eight summer activity ideas that will boost kids’ brains

By Pexman, Reggin & Madigan/The Conversation

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Kids may spread COVID-19 more than previously assumed Kids may spread COVID-19 more than previously assumed

By Sara Kiley Watson

People having an outdoor barbecue

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How (and when) to put together a social bubble How (and when) to put together a social bubble

By Candice Wang

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How to evacuate and find emergency shelter during a pandemic How to evacuate and find emergency shelter during a pandemic

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Where to get reliable COVID-19 data, now that the CDC doesn’t have it Where to get reliable COVID-19 data, now that the CDC doesn’t have it

By Sara Chodosh

American hunters on horseback through the Yukon

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With the US-Canada border closed, wildlife tourism is hurting With the US-Canada border closed, wildlife tourism is hurting

By Joe Genzel/ Outdoor Life

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We’re still not sure how COVID-19 impacts pregnant people We’re still not sure how COVID-19 impacts pregnant people

empty food shelves

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COVID-19 is exposing the food deserts around Native American reservations COVID-19 is exposing the food deserts around Native American reservations

A doe crossing a road in Yosemite National Park

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Less roadkill during the pandemic could translate to more deer down the road Less roadkill during the pandemic could translate to more deer down the road

By Joe Genzel/ Outdoor Life

The Mexico City landscape

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Mexico City buried its river and lakes to prevent disease. But then COVID-19 happened. Mexico City buried its river and lakes to prevent disease. But then COVID-19 happened.

By Elena Delavega/The Conversation

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Experts say COVID’s airborne transmission may deserve more attention Experts say COVID’s airborne transmission may deserve more attention

Monument Valley, a popular tourist attraction, lies within Navajo Nation territory along the Arizona-Utah border.

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Arizona reopened too quickly. Now Indigenous nations are paying the price. Arizona reopened too quickly. Now Indigenous nations are paying the price.

By Hardy, Saul & Smith/The Conversation

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Inside the race to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine Inside the race to develop a safe COVID-19 vaccine

By Kate Baggaley

A group watching fireworks from a roof

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Three safe ways to enjoy fireworks during a pandemic Three safe ways to enjoy fireworks during a pandemic

By Purbita Saha

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When we’ll return to these ‘normal’ activities, according to experts When we’ll return to these ‘normal’ activities, according to experts

By Sara Chodosh

Women and children at the pool.

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The safest way to go swimming during the pandemic The safest way to go swimming during the pandemic

By Sara Kiley Watson

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Is it safe to go to the dentist yet? Here’s how COVID-19 will affect your cleanings. Is it safe to go to the dentist yet? Here’s how COVID-19 will affect your cleanings.

A bag and vials of donated blood

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The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated The FDA’s gay and bi blood-donor ban isn’t just stigmatizing—it’s also likely outdated

By Candice Wang

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COVID cases in the US might be ten times higher than reported COVID cases in the US might be ten times higher than reported

By Claire Maldarelli

A phone booth with two coworkers

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Will the coronavirus kill open-plan offices? Will the coronavirus kill open-plan offices?

By Andrew Wallace/The Conversation

bacteria that causes Lyme disease

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COVID-19 testing problems are all too familiar to Lyme disease patients COVID-19 testing problems are all too familiar to Lyme disease patients

By Carrie Arnold

Black man and woman couple cooking with salad ingredients in kitchen

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The pandemic is domesticating men like never before The pandemic is domesticating men like never before

By Audrey Goodson Kingo/Working Mother

Black lives matter protests

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COVID-19 cases are surging, but not because of Black Lives Matter protests COVID-19 cases are surging, but not because of Black Lives Matter protests

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COVID-19 antibodies might not last long, but immunity still could COVID-19 antibodies might not last long, but immunity still could

By Claire Maldarelli

A senior in a wheelchair with a mask on

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The pandemic has shown how unsafe nursing homes can be. But is there a better option? The pandemic has shown how unsafe nursing homes can be. But is there a better option?

By Michael Schulson/Undark

A gas pipeline under construction

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Landowners say pipelines are being constructed in their backyards with little regard for COVID-19 Landowners say pipelines are being constructed in their backyards with little regard for COVID-19

By Jeremy Deaton/Nexus Media

public bathroom

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You probably won’t get COVID-19 from flushing the toilet You probably won’t get COVID-19 from flushing the toilet

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The pandemic has cities rethinking public transit The pandemic has cities rethinking public transit

By Doug Johnson/Undark

a person checking their blood sugar

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Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions Doctors add diabetes to the list of COVID-triggered conditions

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Scientists are working on at least 135 different coronavirus vaccines Scientists are working on at least 135 different coronavirus vaccines

By Claire Maldarelli

Planning to hit the road and bunking at a hotel or Airbnb while you travel? You'll want to take certain precautions.

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Tips for staying in campgrounds, hotels, and rentals in the time of COVID-19 Tips for staying in campgrounds, hotels, and rentals in the time of COVID-19

By Marder & Beamer/The Conversation

Black Lives Matters protests have continue from Memorial Day through mid-June.

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What you need to know to protest safely and securely What you need to know to protest safely and securely

By Popular Science Team

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All the info you need to refute 5G conspiracy theories All the info you need to refute 5G conspiracy theories

By Tchéhouali Destiny/The Conversation

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What we can learn from New Zealand’s successful fight against COVID-19 What we can learn from New Zealand’s successful fight against COVID-19

By Kate Baggaley

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Sex during a pandemic can be risky. Here’s how to do it safely. Sex during a pandemic can be risky. Here’s how to do it safely.

woman wearing mask sitting on suitcase in airport

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The truth about asymptomatic COVID-19 The truth about asymptomatic COVID-19

By Sara Chodosh

a playground with tape around it that reads "danger, do not enter"

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New Zealand has eliminated COVID-19. Here’s how they’re keeping it that way. New Zealand has eliminated COVID-19. Here’s how they’re keeping it that way.

By Claire Maldarelli

Protesters in Washington, D.C. faced off with canisters of tear gas at the end of May.

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Tear gas during COVID-19 is a public health disaster Tear gas during COVID-19 is a public health disaster

a hospital room with empty beds

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A study claiming hydroxychloroquine increased risk of death used dubious data A study claiming hydroxychloroquine increased risk of death used dubious data

By Rachel Feltman

Black Lives Matter protest

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A guide to protesting during a pandemic A guide to protesting during a pandemic

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Black lives matter protesters.

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Essential first aid tips for protesters Essential first aid tips for protesters

By Sara Kiley Watson

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A major study just found hydroxychloroquine doesn’t prevent COVID-19 A major study just found hydroxychloroquine doesn’t prevent COVID-19

By Sara Chodosh

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Why only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine Why only half of Americans say they would get a COVID-19 vaccine

By Sara Chodosh

Olive Oil Martini

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Five exquisite, easy martinis you can make at home Five exquisite, easy martinis you can make at home

By Erik Delanoy/Saveur

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Air travel is slowly rebounding in the US Air travel is slowly rebounding in the US

By Rob Mark/Flying Mag

A school in Belfast, Ireland hangs up a banner that says, "there will be a storm after the storm."

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Coronavirus has claimed more than 100,000 US lives. And the first wave isn’t even over yet. Coronavirus has claimed more than 100,000 US lives. And the first wave isn’t even over yet.

By Rachel Feltman

a person social distancing

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The CDC says you probably won’t get COVID-19 from deliveries or pets The CDC says you probably won’t get COVID-19 from deliveries or pets

By Claire Maldarelli

The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans let Marina, the African penguin, take a mini safari. Here she check out a hypomelanistic crocodile safely from the other side of the glass.

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Zoos and aquariums are letting their animals go on adventures during the shutdown. But should they? Zoos and aquariums are letting their animals go on adventures during the shutdown. But should they?

By Sara Kiley Watson

Various symbols of drug dependence

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COVID-19 is setting back recovery from opioid addiction COVID-19 is setting back recovery from opioid addiction

By Cyders, Ladd & Fry/The Conversation

people on the beach

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The coronavirus doesn’t care about your long weekend plans The coronavirus doesn’t care about your long weekend plans

By Claire Maldarelli

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Michigan’s dam failures are just a small part of America’s aging infrastructure problem Michigan’s dam failures are just a small part of America’s aging infrastructure problem

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Vets, farmers, and zookeepers can help prevent the next pandemic Vets, farmers, and zookeepers can help prevent the next pandemic

By Lynne Peeples/Undark

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In the middle of a nationwide lockdown, India is preparing for a super cyclone In the middle of a nationwide lockdown, India is preparing for a super cyclone

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President Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine—but that doesn’t mean you should President Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine—but that doesn’t mean you should

By Claire Maldarelli

train with sign saying help contain the spread of the coronavirus

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See which states still have increasing rates of COVID-19 See which states still have increasing rates of COVID-19

By Sara Chodosh

a man holding his head in pain, perhaps because he is sick

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Where to find trustworthy information about COVID-19 and other health issues Where to find trustworthy information about COVID-19 and other health issues

grocery store carts

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COVID-19 surface tests can’t make public spaces safe just yet COVID-19 surface tests can’t make public spaces safe just yet

By Lina Zeldovich/Undark

couple walking with masks on their phones.

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We have the tools to contain COVID-19 misinformation, we just aren’t using them We have the tools to contain COVID-19 misinformation, we just aren’t using them

A doctor's office kit

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Small doctors’ offices are turning to GoFundMe to survive the pandemic Small doctors’ offices are turning to GoFundMe to survive the pandemic

By Brooke Borel/Undark

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Zoom fatigue is real. Here’s what to do about it. Zoom fatigue is real. Here’s what to do about it.

By Hines & Sun/The Conversation

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The coronavirus might show up in your semen, but don’t panic The coronavirus might show up in your semen, but don’t panic

By Claire Maldarelli

Break away from the pack and try a solo ride. And practice bike safety while you're at it.

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How to bike responsibly during a pandemic How to bike responsibly during a pandemic

By ToHill/Cycle Volta

mask and gloves

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This pandemic won’t end without strong federal support This pandemic won’t end without strong federal support

Peoples at a riverside beach

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This summer’s severe temperatures could make the pandemic even more complicated This summer’s severe temperatures could make the pandemic even more complicated

By Jeremy Deaton/Nexus Media