The coronavirus pandemic has forced many people to remain home for work, reduced commuting, and other outdoor activities. NASA satellites tracking thermal data and environmental pollutants show a dramatic change in air quality. >>
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I’m obsessed with ‘Plague Inc.,’ a smartphone game that lets you fight a pandemic
The gamemakers behind the hit smartphone title Plague Inc. have released a new “cure” mode that feels incredibly timely, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. The new “cure” mode was released just a few >>
The coronavirus isn’t the only disease we have to worry about now
Efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have made it easier for other diseases to spread. In places like the Congo, where vaccine rollout efforts were cut off due to the >>
Canada’s ‘double bubble’ strategy for reopening after coronavirus is genius
Canada’s approach to reopening after coronavirus and slowly loosening restrictions on social gatherings allows households to pair up and form “double bubbles” that can interact and socialize freely. As long as the families >>
Trump says US won’t shut down for second coronavirus wave
President Trump claims that a second wave of coronavirus infections won’t change plans for “reopening” the country. The state and local governments ultimately have the final say in how and when services and >>
6 new coronavirus hotspots you wouldn’t expect have appeared in the US
New coronavirus hotspots are popping up all over the United States, and they could spark a second wave of infections. Texas, Massachusetts, Utah, Georgia, and South Dakota are now trying to contain new >>
Does coronavirus survive even longer in your fridge or freezer?
Viruses similar to the novel coronavirus have demonstrated an ability to live for extended periods of time in cooler temperatures. Past studies have shown that these viruses can live up to a month >>
Coronavirus lung scans are a puzzle for doctors
Not all coronavirus patients appear to have lung damage, despite having low blood-oxygen levels. Scans show healthy lungs, but patients are struggling with oxygen anyway, leaving doctors puzzled. One possible explanation is that >>
