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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

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

thermometer and masks

Why no one knows if you can catch COVID-19 twice Why no one knows if you can catch COVID-19 twice

By Kate Baggaley

apartment building

How eviction is feeding—and being fed by—the pandemic How eviction is feeding—and being fed by—the pandemic

Bill Nye says trust in science is key to beating COVID-19 and climate change Bill Nye says trust in science is key to beating COVID-19 and climate change

By Jeremy Deaton/Nexus Media

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

revolution balance board

Balance boards make for a scary, fun, and surprisingly perfect pandemic workout Balance boards make for a scary, fun, and surprisingly perfect pandemic workout

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

face mask and gloves

One in three young people could face serious symptoms from coronavirus One in three young people could face serious symptoms from coronavirus

By Claire Maldarelli

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

The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought The racial disparities in COVID cases are even more striking than we thought

By Claire Maldarelli

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

A sign for buy one, get five fireworks for free on a rural Texas highway

Why are we hearing more fireworks than usual? Why are we hearing more fireworks than usual?

By Jay L. Zagorsky/The Conversation

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.

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

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

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

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

By Doug Johnson/Undark

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

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

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

pills with blurred out medication box in the background

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

people outside wearing face masks

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

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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

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."

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

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.

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

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

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

By Claire Maldarelli

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

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

By Lynne Peeples/Undark

super cyclone amphan

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

person washing their hands

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Person rubbing temple in front of a laptop

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

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

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

By ToHill/Cycle Volta

Peoples at a riverside beach

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

Staff and military personnel at a Florida nursing home secure COVID-19 test samples.

COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem COVID-19 tests are far from perfect, but accuracy isn’t the biggest problem

By Maureen Ferran/The Conversation