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They may have been the world’s first weavers.

As the governor idled, Carroll County leaders began pondering their own lockdown. Their decision may have saved lives.

These graphs show where we are in the course of the pandemic, based on the most recent data.

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

Firefighting and pandemics don’t mix.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

No captive tiger has ever been released in the wild.

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

Prepare your own fresh fruits, herbs, and veggies.

The messy fight for mindfulness.

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

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

All that glitters is not virus-proof.