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Woman waiting for airplane with coronavirus mask.

The safest way to travel during the pandemic The safest way to travel during the pandemic

Signs on a city street imploring people to socially distance

There’s still a lot of COVID-19 data that we don’t have There’s still a lot of COVID-19 data that we don’t have

By Manal Mohammed/The Conversation

an empty playground

Nearly 100,000 U.S. kids tested positive for COVID-19 in the second half of July Nearly 100,000 U.S. kids tested positive for COVID-19 in the second half of July

By Claire Maldarelli

How to host a virtual party that’s absolutely lit How to host a virtual party that’s absolutely lit

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Family sitting and talking.

How to talk to kids about the coronavirus and other bad news How to talk to kids about the coronavirus and other bad news

By Sara Kiley Watson

COVID-19 raises the stakes for environmental activists in Colombia COVID-19 raises the stakes for environmental activists in Colombia

By Lise Josefsen Hermann/Undark

a person working in a lab

Why you might need to sport a mask inside your own home Why you might need to sport a mask inside your own home

By Claire Maldarelli

Person floating in the water

How to enjoy summer in a pandemic How to enjoy summer in a pandemic

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

generic pill pack

The verdict on hydroxychloroquine is in The verdict on hydroxychloroquine is in

By Sara Chodosh and Claire Maldarelli

Herd immunity, contact tracing, and other terms to help you understand COVID-19 Herd immunity, contact tracing, and other terms to help you understand COVID-19

By Sara Chodosh

The virus that causes COVID-19 has been silently brewing in bats for decades The virus that causes COVID-19 has been silently brewing in bats for decades

To-go food containers.

The safest way to eat at your favorite restaurant during the pandemic The safest way to eat at your favorite restaurant during the pandemic

By Candice Wang

Vaccines for flu and pneumonia could reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s Vaccines for flu and pneumonia could reduce your chances of getting Alzheimer’s

By Kate Baggaley

Pink face masks.

Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has started a nationwide, Phase 3 trial Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine has started a nationwide, Phase 3 trial

By Claire Maldarelli

ants on a tree branch

Ants could help us beat future pandemics Ants could help us beat future pandemics

By Michael Schulson/Undark

deforested area with cut logs

Protecting nature could prevent the next pandemic Protecting nature could prevent the next pandemic

Long-distance learning could help us democratize education

Long-distance learning could help us democratize education Long-distance learning could help us democratize education

By Meredith Bodgas/Working Mother

An empty Fenway Stadium

Leagues scramble to replace the roar of the crowd as pro sports return Leagues scramble to replace the roar of the crowd as pro sports return

By Purbita Saha

a woman is talking on the phone while wearing a protective face mask. The mask is white and has a plastic valve on the front of it.

Face masks with valves don’t stop COVID-19 from spreading Face masks with valves don’t stop COVID-19 from spreading

Viruses like influenza often evolve in livestock, like the pigs pictured here.

There’s a dangerous virus brewing in pigs—but there’s no need to panic yet There’s a dangerous virus brewing in pigs—but there’s no need to panic yet

By Candice Wang

person putting soap on hands

We already know how to beat COVID-19 in three easy steps We already know how to beat COVID-19 in three easy steps

By Kate Baggaley

a man in a car wearing a mask is having his temperature taken by someone wearing protective gloves

COVID-19 temperature checks might do more harm than good COVID-19 temperature checks might do more harm than good

What to know about ‘Bunny Ebola,’ the rabbit virus sweeping the Southwest US What to know about ‘Bunny Ebola,’ the rabbit virus sweeping the Southwest US

By Kate Baggaley

A toddler dressed as Wonder Woman

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

By Pexman, Reggin & Madigan/The Conversation

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

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

By Candice Wang

cars flooded by water

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

people with PPE on

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.

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

vaccines generic

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

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

By Purbita Saha

Women and children at the pool.

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

By Sara Kiley Watson

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

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

vaccine generic

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

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

By Andrew Wallace/The Conversation

bacteria that causes Lyme disease

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

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

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

pandemic social distancing sign

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

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

Mass die-offs in marine mammals are accelerating, and climate change will only make it worse Mass die-offs in marine mammals are accelerating, and climate change will only make it worse

By Kate Baggaley

A gas pipeline under construction

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

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

a person checking their blood sugar

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

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.

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

fruits vegetables scattered on white marble

The latest guidance on how to prevent cancer The latest guidance on how to prevent cancer

By Sara Chodosh

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

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

By Popular Science Team

Someone holding a cellphone and wearing a mask

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

the new zealand flag on a flagpole against a blue sky

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

people holding hands

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

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"

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.

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

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

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

By Sandra Gutierrez G.

Black lives matter protesters.

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

By Sara Kiley Watson