COVID-19
What Extreme Flooding in Yellowstone Means for the National Park's Gateway Towns
These communities rely almost entirely on tourism for their existence—yet too much tourism, not to mention climate change, can destroy them
FDA Says Both Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccines Are Effective for the Youngest Children
A panel of experts is set to vote Wednesday on whether the agency should authorize the use of the vaccines for little kids
FDA Advisers Recommend Novavax’s Covid-19 Vaccine for Use in Adults
The vote of support is a step forward for the long-in-production protein-based vaccine that may be a different option from current mRNA-based vaccines
Dogs Sniff Out Covid-19 With Surprising Accuracy
Canines were even able to detect asymptomatic cases
Some Allergies Associated With Lower Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
An NIH study found that food allergies reduced risk of infection by 50 percent
This Museum Is Asking People to Remake Famous Artworks With Cake
Through its annual bake-off, the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, provides a fun way for the public to engage with its collections
The Civil War Drastically Reshaped How Americans Deal With Death. Will the Pandemic?
Around 750,000 people died during the conflict—2.5 percent of the country's population at the time
Why It’s So Hard to Make Risk Decisions in the Pandemic
Our brains weren’t built to do public health calculus like this, but following a few pieces of advice from the experts will help as you weigh your options
Flooded by Tourists, Venice to Start Charging Access Fees
The pilot program to limit tourist access to the “Floating City” is voluntary—for now
Portrait of a Covid-Era Haircut Claims First Prize in the Outwin Boochever Competition
Judges for the triennial National Portrait Gallery contest chose Alison Elizabeth Taylor's "marquetry hybrid" out of a pool of 42 finalists
More Than Half of Americans Have Been Infected With Covid-19
The percentage of the population with Covid-19 antibodies resulting from infection rose significantly in recent months
Should Traditional Vaccines Be Used in the Global Fight Against Covid?
Researcher Maria Elena Bottazzi says such vaccines may be key to protecting individuals in middle- and low-income countries
How Yellow Fever Intensified Racial Inequality in 19th-Century New Orleans
A new book explores how immunity to the disease created opportunities for white, but not Black, people
This Pandemic Mapping Project Shows How Covid-19 Transformed Our Worlds
Hundreds of homemade maps reveal how people from around the globe found their ways through crisis
Wildlife Biologists Prioritize Monitoring Wild Animals for SARS-CoV-2
The Covid-19 pandemic is driven by human-to-human transmission, but the virus is known to infect animal species
Pfizer Seeks Authorization of a Second Covid-19 Booster for Older Americans
The request comes after mounting evidence that protection from three shots has faded with time, especially against the Omicron variant
Lasting Depression and Anxiety Can Follow Severe Covid-19 Cases
Some patients with serious reactions to the virus reported mental health symptoms almost a year and a half after infection
Six Important Things to Know About Covid Vaccination in Children
Experts share the latest research and advice about protecting kids
Even Mild Covid-19 Infections May Change the Brain, New Study Finds
Scans taken before and after a case of coronavirus reveal tissue damage and accelerated loss of gray matter
The Homemade Air Purifier That's Been Saving Lives During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Made from everyday items found in hardware stores, the Corsi-Rosenthal box is a testament to the power of grassroots innovation
