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How the coronavirus lockdown could end and what we can expect

We're up for a long period of weirdness; we'd better get used to it.

It never happened before: All 50 states in the US are simultaneously under disaster declaration

It's the first time in history this has happened

A negative COVID-19 test doesn't necessarily mean you're safe. As many as 30% might be false negatives

If your COVID-19 test turns out negative but you have symptoms, you shouldn't trust it.

Current coronavirus economic crisis mirrors 1930s Great Depression, says the manager of the world's largest hedge fund

"From 1929 to 1932 there was a fall in the economy, double-digit unemployment rates, and magnitude of fall in the economy of about 10%. Do I think we're in that? Yes."

Coronavirus in South Dakota — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in South Carolina.

Coronavirus in Rhode Island — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Rhode Island.

Coronavirus in Oregon — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Oregon.

Coronavirus in Ohio — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Ohio.

Coronavirus in North Dakota — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in North Carolina.

Coronavirus in Nevada — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Nevada.

Coronavirus in Nebraska — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Nebraska.

Coronavirus in Montana — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Montana.

Coronavirus in Missouri — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Missouri.

There may be two separate types of COVID-19 pneumonia that might require different interventions

The findings could have important implications for COVID-19 emergy department cases.

Our COVID-19 tests are still imperfect, study notes, cautioning against false negatives

Even with very effective tests, we'll still see false positives.

NASA plans to set a telescope on the far side of the Moon

It's part of a set of innovative projects funded by the space agency.

Highest-ever resolution images of the sun revealed

It has an atmosphere much more complex than initially thought.

Ancient fragments of twisted fibers show Neanderthals grasped math and had a materialistic culture

The fragments are at least 41,000 years old. They were found attached to a stone tool.

Let the Olympus Image of the Year Award 2019 dazzle your imagination in these stressful times

The world is a beautiful place.

Social distancing of 1.5 meters (5 feet) might not really be enough -- especially when running or biking

The evidence is not clear yet, but it can't hurt to leave a bit more gap between yourself and other runners.

Dogs are no longer livestock for the Chinese government

This could make the consumption of dog meat illegal.

JK Rowling credits simple breathing exercise with helping her COVID-19 infection. Doctors and nurses say it's useful

Beloved Harry Potter author says her husband, who is a doctor, advised her to do a simple breathing exercise.

Help NASA save the ocean's corals by playing a new video game

A citizen science project that aims to help the world's corals.

Coronavirus in Arizona — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Arizona.

Anthony Fauci is revolutionizng science communication -- and it's awesome

Anthony Fauci is everywhere,

Coronavirus in Kentucky — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Kentucky.

Coronavirus in Kansas — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Kansas.

Coronavirus in Iowa — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Iowa.

Coronavirus in Indiana — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Indiana.

Coronavirus in Idaho — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Idaho.

Coronavirus in Hawaii — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Hawaii.

Coronavirus in Delaware — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Delaware.

Coronavirus in Alabama — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Alabama.

New approach of dating pottery involves analyzing traces of old meals

It's always good to know how old a pot is.

Coronavirus in Connecticut — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Connecticut.

Coronavirus in Colorado — live updates, cases, and news

Updates on the coronavirus situation in Colorado.

A new smart toilet can read your “anal print”

Researchers created a toilet that monitors the user's health

Spain to trial national basic income 'soon'

The Spainish government has announced the roll-out of a national universal basic income program.

Being overweight is a major risk factor for COVID-19, says French chief epidemiologist

"Those who are overweight really need to be careful," Delfraissy told franceinfo radio.

Systematic review shows face masks really do offer important protection against respiratory viruses

A study of studies finds that face masks offer important protection in the face of respiratory viruses.

COVID-19 unlikely to spread through food or food packaging, says WHO in new guidelines for companies

A new report offers guidelines for food staff and delivery to stay safe during the pandemic.

The Amazon was an early agricultural hotspot, new study shows

Squash and manioc were used as garden plants 10.000 years ago.

Low-wage workers, among the most hit by coronavirus

Around 44% of the workers in the US earn low wages.

How Germany sees an eventual relaxing of the lockdown

It's still too early to relax the quarantine, but countries are already working on plans to resume things gradually.

UK launches massive clinical trial for coronavirus treatment

A large randomized clinical trial of COVID-19 treatments is underway in the UK.

A single dose of psychedelic 'magic mushrooms' can have a long-lasting positive effect on emotional health

The positive effects lingered on for at least a month in a small group of 12 volunteers who were given psilocybin.

Can we empty bottles faster? Yes, and here’s how

Researchers found out how to make bottles empty faster

Coronavirus restrictions could spark a global condom shortage

Half of the world is under strict orders to stay home. Now this...

While we quarantine, some animals take to the streets, some get lonely, and a panda may get pregnant

Most don't seem to mind the extra space to roam.

Japan is racing to test Avigan against COVDI-19 -- and it's offering the drug for free to virus-hit countries

Japan is rapidly testing an existing drug against the coronavirus -- and it said it will give it up for free to virus-hit countries.