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It's time to start considering wearing face masks -- even if you don't like it

Although the evidence is incomplete, it is substantial enough to warrant the widespread usage of face masks.

Are journalists biased to the left? Not really, a new study concludes

A long-held prejudice gets a reality-check.

The lesser-known coronavirus success stories

In addition to the South Korea and the Iceland, a number of countries have successfully handled the outbreak so far.

Would it be ethical (and even feasible) to issue COVID-19 immunity licenses?

Several countries have expressed intentions to issue "immunity passports". This raises unprecedented ethical concerns.

For the first time in over a century, Norway will explore a new Viking ship burial site

The enormous ship marks the burial site of a king or queen.

In Covid China, a smartphone app is your ticket to everywhere

As Wuhan reports its first coronavirus cases in over a month, life in many parts of China is dictated by an app.

Comparison between neighboring US counties shows stay-at-home orders reduce coronavirus infections

Two neighboring states show how much of a difference social distancing measures can make.

US plumbing codes are based on century-old data

This is not good for water quality, researchers warn.

Young kids might not be transmitting COVID-19 -- though they can get it themselves

Evidence is increasingly suggesting that young children are not playing an important role in the spread of disease.

A single symptomatic singer infected 87% of the choir with COVID-19

It really is the worst case scenario for transmission.

COVID-19 might cause inflammatory disease in children

It's still a very low incidence overall, but medics warn that COVID-19 could lead to an increase in inflammation in children.

South Korea detected a coronavirus cluster at a nightclub. Then, they tested everyone

South Korea showcases once again how to effectively deal with coronavirus issues -- but even so, not everything is solved.

US counties with meat processing plants tend to be coronavirus hotspots

Increasingly, evidence is linking COVID-19 hotspots to meat processing plants.

Government-enforced social distancing really works, new study shows

Strong social distancing measures in the US worked to reduce spread of COVID-19.

This animation shows how European air traffic has plummeted due to the pandemic

It's a shocking reminder of how much things have changed in so little time.

Darknet scammers peddle COVID-19 cures -- including fake vaccines and survivors' blood

Some markets have banned COVID-19 products altogether, but others haven't.

Artificial Intelligence is helping economists devise a fairer tax system

Artificial algorithms could make our economy more human and fair.

Why there's so much fuss about contact tracing apps -- and what we know so far

It's an important moment in our fight against the pandemic.

Pangolins are being sold on Facebook -- despite international ban and coronavirus links

It's probably our inability to curb wildlife trade that got us in a pandemic in the first place.

With empty beaches, sharks are returning to Israel's coast

It's a rare sighting but unfortunately, researchers weren't there to study it properly.

Here's what the experts say about contact tracing apps

It's always a good idea to hear what the experts have to say.

Intensive farming increases the risk of epidemics

According to a new study, irresponsible agricultural practices can increase the risk of disease spread.

How that Apple-Google contact tracing app works

Many of us may end up using this app to help control the outbreak. Here's how it works.

Why are minorities disproportionately hit by the coronavirus?

Minorities are particularly at risk of COVID-19. Social and economic factors might help explain why.

What we can learn from early implementers of contact tracing apps

We have a long road ahead of us if we want to make contact tracing apps work.

Humans, not Neanderthals created oldest modern artifacts in Europe

These were the hi-tech gadgets of the Upper Paleolithic

What are contact tracing apps

Contact tracing apps could help us trace chains of infection as we relax lockdown, but there are many concerns.

Herd immunity against COVID-19 won't happen for a long time -- and it's dangerous to think otherwise

It already feels like a long battle, but we're far from weathering the storm.

Most people seem to have antibodies after recovering from COVID-19

Most people seem to gain immunity, but questions still loom about antibody detectability and immunity duration.

The Plant-based meat industry is booming in the pandemic

Demand for plant-based meat is soaring amid coronavirus woes.

This neural net creates memes -- and I can't stop using it

AIs are making memes now -- and it's hilarious and pretty bad at the same time.

Self-isolation can lead to accents

You might not catch COVID-19, but you can definitely catch an accent.

Should we be wearing face shields instead of face masks?

It's hard to imagine a responsible reopening of society without the widespread use of protective equipment.

Microsoft AI boasts 97% accuracy in detecting software bugs

Software bugs are a common occurrence, but this new AI might help weed them out.

Apple and Google ban GPS tracking in contact-tracing apps

The Bizzaro World: Are big tech companies now protecting our privacy from the government?

When otters play with rocks, it's because they're excited about food

I've never related to anything more in my life.

Chaos theory might show the best strategies for slowing coronavirus spread

In addition to social distancing and testing, identifying and isolating infected individuals seems to pay dividends.

The US government just canceled a research project on bat coronaviruses

The U.S. government has suddenly terminated funding for a years-long research project in China.

Iceland won't be whaling this year

It's the second year in a row where whaling is halted in Iceland, but it's not for humanitarian reasons.

Can sewage water help us understand the true extent of the coronavirus?

Whether it's understanding the spread of the contagion or understanding when it's time to relax lockdown, sewage water might hold answers.

A Japanese aquarium wants people to call its lonely eels

Please remember about humans! "Urgent event! Eel show festival!"

Thousands of coronavirus infections traced to meat processing plants

Around 1% of all meat industry workers in the US have been diagnosed with coronavirus.

"Social distancing" is a horrible term. We should stop using it

Physical distancing is the only thing we need to do. Social distancing has a completely different connotation.

Is this what airline cabin crew suits might look like from now on?

The coronavirus pandemic is changing many things, and flying is chief among them.

A moment to remember our coronavirus heroes

As any crisis, as any war, the COVID-19 pandemic also has it's heroes.

Hong Kong researchers say they've developed an antiviral coating that lasts for 90 days

The antiviral coating can protect against pathogens such as the one that causes COVID-19.

As meat shortages loom, Trump signs executive order to keep meat plants open

President Trump signed an executive order requiring meat processing plants to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic.

Lithuania's capital will turn into massive open-air cafe, respecting physical distancing

Reopening cities is one thing, but how could we reopen cafes while still maintaining social distancing? This city has an idea.

Archaeologists confirm location of elusive Spanish fort in Florida

The fort was home to one of the first Jesuit missions in North America

Amid coronavirus outbreak, pet adoption and fostering is soaring

It's the one shortage we don't mind seeing: shelters are running out of pets.

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