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By Mar 5, 2021
Animals

Animals are better at social distancing than we’ll ever be

Here’s what the animal kingdom can teach us about disease prevention.
By Aug 11, 2020
Health

Does your favorite mask actually work? Researchers now have a way to tell.

Not all masks are made equal.
By May 20, 2020
Animals

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

Animal experts have been overlooked in the battle against COVID-19.
By May 8, 2020
Science

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

Here’s what all those false positives and negatives really mean.
By May 6, 2020
Health

Why do so many diseases come from bats?

Many viruses originate in bats, but that doesn’t mean we should live in fear of them.
By Mar 16, 2020
DIY

How to disinfect public surfaces during a pandemic (and whether you even need to)

You’re better off sanitizing yourself, but it can’t hurt.
By Mar 2, 2020
Health

All the ways you can—and can’t—catch the coronavirus

Little is known for sure, but sneezes are still the main thing you should watch out for
By Feb 21, 2020
Animals

Duck-billed dinosaurs had the same bone tumors as people

There’s a lot we can learn from dinosaur diseases.
By Nov 18, 2019
Health

Can pro-vaccine bills save us from ourselves?  

In places with disease outbreaks, legislators introduce more pro-vaccine bills.
By Oct 22, 2019
Health

Researchers have no idea what a healthy gut microbiome looks like

The term ‘Dysbiosis’ is often used in research, but some say it sows confusion and has contributed to an untold...