Destroyed Habitat Creates the Perfect Conditions for Coronavirus to Emerge
COVID-19 may be just the beginning of mass pandemics
"The Coronavirus Outbreak"
Planes, Trains and Automobiles: What Does A Deep Clean Mean?
There is no universal protocol to eradicate the coronavirus, and cleaning means different things to businesses and consumers
Flattening the COVID-19 Curves
Social distancing imposes hardships, but it can save many millions of lives
How COVID-19 Is like Climate Change
Both are existential challenges—and a president who belittles and neglects science has made them both tougher to address
Smoking or Vaping May Increase the Risk of a Severe Coronavirus Infection
Though few studies have investigated the connection specifically, cigarette smoke and vaping aerosol are linked to lung inflammation and lowered immune function
COVID-19: Dealing with Social Distancing
Judy Moskowitz, a professor of medical social sciences at Northwestern University, talks about ways to cope during this time of missing out on our usual diet of social interactions.
U.N. Unveils New Rules for Aviation Carbon Offsets
The new climate rules come as the airline industry is reeling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
What if Two COVID-19 Victims Need Ventilators and Just One Is Available?
Health care providers need a well-organized response grounded in science and ethics as the U.S. responds to the pandemic
Could Video Games and Other Entertainment Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19?
It’s not as crazy as it might sound
Coronavirus Hot Zone: Research and Responses in the U.S. Epicenter
Scientific American contributing editor W. Wayt Gibbs reports from the U.S. epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak: Kirkland, Wash. In this installment of our ongoing series, he talks with researchers about the efforts to create vaccines and treatments and the challenges the outbreak poses to cancer patients and others who are immunocompromised...
Coronavirus Spurs Mass Cancellation of Climate Meetings
The outbreak could also complicate the rollout of an airline emissions trading program
Online Learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic
What do we gain and what do we lose when classrooms go virtual?
How to Prevent Loneliness in a Time of Social Distancing
Here’s advice for preserving your mental health while avoiding physical proximity
How Does the Coronavirus Test Work? 5 Questions Answered
A molecular biologist explains how the kits function, and why the U.S. has faced problems
How the Coronavirus Pandemic Is Affecting CO2 Emissions
Curtailed travel could temporarily lower emissions, but increased home energy use might offset that
Researchers Rush to Test Coronavirus Vaccine in People
In a big break from protocol, scientists are not waiting to see how well it works in animals first
Coronavirus Crisis Impacts Ice-Locked Arctic Research Expedition
A team member slated to join the ship frozen into the sea ice has tested positive for the virus
How China’s “Bat Woman” Hunted Down Viruses from SARS to the New Coronavirus
Wuhan-based virologist Shi Zhengli has identified dozens of deadly SARS-like viruses in bat caves, and she warns there are more out there
WHO Declares the Coronavirus Outbreak a Pandemic
The virus will likely spread to all countries on the globe, but actions can still limit its impact
Coronavirus Poses Unique Threat to U.S. Homeless Population
Seattle’s outbreak shows the challenges unhoused communities could face throughout the U.S.
