Special Report

Covid-19

Bringing historical context and scientific evidence as the pandemic unfolds

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Many Americans struggle with risk assessment when making decisions during the pandemic.

Why It’s So Hard to Make Risk Decisions in the Pandemic

Both Pfizer and Moderna already developed updated shots to target Omicron variant BA.1, and their data showcasing superior antibody responses against the Omicron variant were evaluated by the panel of experts deciding which strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should be included in updated booster shots.

FDA Panel Endorses Updated Covid Boosters Targeting Omicron Subvariants

Vaccinations could begin as soon as next week if the FDA authorizes either the Pfizer or Moderna shots for kids under 5.

FDA Says Both Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines Are Effective for the Youngest Children

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Angel Blue performing in the 2021 production of Fire Shut Up in My Bones at the Met.

Can Pathogens at the Opera Haunt a Performance?

The fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, as seen under an optical microscope. It's listed as a critical priority on the WHO's new report of most harmful fungal pathogens.

These Fungal Pathogens Are the Most Harmful to Human Health

Solar panels and wind turbines in China's Jiangsu province.

Renewable Energy Is Slowing the Rise of Carbon Emissions

A bus being treated with ultraviolet light in Shanghai, China. Although types of UV light are already in use to decontaminate vehicles and indoor spaces, the wavelengths used are dangerous to people. Researchers hope that wavelengths of far-UVC light can be used harmlessly when people are present.

Could UV Light Reduce the Spread of Covid-19 in Indoor Spaces?

Chris Baraniuk, Knowable Magazine

Past research has found that people’s personalities are relatively immune to changes following collective stressful events, but Covid-19 appears to be an exception.

Has the Pandemic Changed Your Personality?

Jacquelyne Germain

COVID-19 and Culture

The Museum of Broadway opens this week, bringing New York its first permanent museum dedicated to the Great White Way.

The Ten Coolest Artifacts at the New Museum of Broadway

Many of this year’s 42 finalists (above: Customer Service Representative by Marianna Olague, 2020) delve into the American psyche, depicting life during the Covid era.

AT THE SMITHSONIAN

These Are the New Faces of American Portraiture

By Diane Bernard

Both Pfizer and Moderna already developed updated shots to target Omicron variant BA.1, and their data showcasing superior antibody responses against the Omicron variant were evaluated by the panel of experts deciding which strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus should be included in updated booster shots.

FDA Panel Endorses Updated Covid Boosters Targeting Omicron Subvariants

Elizabeth Gamillo

A rendering of a section of the museum focused on Rent, which immerses visitors in the East Village

The First-Ever Broadway Museum Makes Its Debut

This year, sixteen bakers delivered on the challenge.

This Museum Is Asking People to Remake Famous Artworks With Cake

Antonia Mufarech