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COVID-19

The pandemic could shrink the global aviation fleet by nearly 10 percent

Big beloved planes like 747s and A380s are being parked or retired.

A member of the Tahoe Hotshot crew uses a drip torch for a controlled burn at Sierra National Forest in California.
COVID-19

COVID-19 could make this year’s wildfire season more dangerous

Firefighting and pandemics don’t mix.

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Environment

Disinformation during a pandemic can be deadly

Authorities must stay vigilant against malicious claims in times of crisis.

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COVID-19

Native American Nations are even more vulnerable to COVID-19

Native Americans and Alaska Native populations are at a higher risk of chronic conditions that can make COVID-19 more dangerous.

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Social Media

How social media companies are trying to fight coronavirus misinformation

Google, Facebook, Pinterest, and other companies are fighting massive waves of bad information.

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Solar System

Did Uranus get smacked so hard it spun sideways?

The traumatic event may also have seeded the gas giant’s many moons.

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COVID-19

The real reason we’re seeing more wildlife during the pandemic

Some animals may be changing their routines and territories, but we might just be noticing them more.

coronavirus spikey protein structure.
Vaccines

A new vaccine protects mice from another dangerous coronavirus

A similar strategy might work for SARS-CoV-2, but the road to developing new vaccines is long.

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Psychology

We once thought nostalgia was a disease, but it might be key to our survival

To what end does the brain recall and reward old memories?

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COVID-19

Eighteen digital freebies and extended trials you can take advantage of right now

Free stuff for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 and everyone helping others by staying inside.

"Albino" tigers are often just captive individuals bred for specific, atypical features.
Wildlife

‘Tiger King’ would have been more disturbing if it had focused on the big cat trade

No captive tiger has ever been released in the wild.

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The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week

Animal Crossing’s most elusive fish has a bizarre real-life backstory

Hundreds of millions of years ago, they swam with our aquatic ancestors.

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COVID-19

How to start your own survival garden

Prepare your own fresh fruits, herbs, and veggies.

Meditation apps want to calm you down on the same device that stresses you out
Health

Meditation apps want to calm you down on the same device that stresses you out

The messy fight for mindfulness.

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DIY

Soothing stories to take your mind off stressful things

To keep you from getting cabin fever while you practice social distancing.

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COVID-19

Tigers can get coronavirus—but you won’t catch COVID-19 from your cat

Everything you need to know about you, your cats, and the coronavirus.

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COVID-19

How to make or buy a COVID-19 face mask that actually works

All that glitters is not virus-proof.

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Projects

How to brew beer at home in a week

From growing your own yeast to fermenting and carbonating your alcohol, you can get the process down to a science.

Is it possible to boost your immune system?
Ask Us Anything

Is it possible to boost your immune system?

Every question you’ve ever wanted to know about how not to get sick, answered.

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Cancer

The FDA just pulled popular heartburn drug Zantac due to cancer risk

Here’s everything you need to know.