A Visual Guide to the SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus
What scientists know about the inner workings of the pathogen that has infected the world
"The Coronavirus Outbreak"
Coronavirus Antibody Tests Have a Mathematical Pitfall
The accuracy of screening tests is highly dependent on the infection rate
To Spot Future Coronavirus Flare-Ups, Search the Sewers
Wastewater-based epidemiology can test large groups of people and help better allocate scarce resources
Misplaced Analogies: COVID-19 Is More like a Wildfire Than a Wave
Epidemiologist Sarah Cobey describes the massive epidemic as burning through the population
Hospitals Experiment with COVID-19 Treatments, Balancing Hope and Evidence
With little data on what works and what doesn’t, doctors trade tips and argue about risks
Rolling Back Environmental Protections under Cover of the Pandemic
Nations around the world are gutting regulations—which could lead to more outbreaks
Coronavirus News Roundup for June 20–June 26
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Coronavirus Responses Highlight How Humans Have Evolved to Dismiss Facts That Don’t Fit Their Worldview
Science denialism is not just a simple matter of logic or ignorance
Easy to Say ‘Get Tested’ for the Coronavirus—Harder to Do: Here’s How
Experts explain the best time for testing after exposure and how to find test sites
Electrified Fabric Could Zap the Coronavirus on Masks and Clothing
New materials and coatings could make fabric inactivate or repel viral particles
Inside the Coronavirus
What scientists know about the inner workings of the pathogen that has infected the world
How ‘Superspreading’ Events Drive Most COVID-19 Spread
As few as 10 percent of infected people may drive a whopping 80 percent of cases in specific types of situations
‘Mini Organs’ Reveal How the Coronavirus Ravages the Body
The virus can damage lung, liver and kidney tissue grown in the lab, which might explain severe COVID-19 complications
The Risks of Rushing a COVID-19 Vaccine
Telescoping testing time lines and approvals may expose all of us to unnecessary dangers
How to Evaluate Coronavirus Risks from Black Lives Matter Protests
Large crowds, tear gas and jail cells could contribute to transmission of the virus. But it would not be easy to separate that danger from the risks of states reopening businesses and workplaces...
India’s Coronavirus Refugees Are Also Development Refugees
The pandemic has increased the desperation of a population already facing economic exploitation and environmental destruction
Coronavirus News Roundup for June 13–June 19
Here are pandemic highlights for the week
Summer Weather Won’t Save Us from Coronavirus
Though hotter, humid weather can dampen transmission, it is not enough to significantly curtail the pandemic
Zoos Find Creative Ways to Cope with Coronavirus Lockdowns
The institutions are turning to various solutions, including livestreams and fundraisers, to connect with would-be visitors and continue caring for their animals
Trump vs. Biden: How COVID-19 Will Affect Voting for President
Republicans’ and Democrats’ distinct responses to the pandemic could influence in-person and mail-in voting—and who wins
