Long Covid’s Brain Fog Is Akin to ‘Aging Ten Years,’ Study Finds
Scientists tested the cognitive function of more than 3,000 participants and found those with longer-lasting Covid symptoms had the strongest decline
New Device Can Detect Covid in the Air Within Five Minutes
Researchers report the technology is 77 to 83 percent accurate in finding any of the coronavirus variants in a room
What the Covid-19 Pandemic Revealed About Remote School
The unplanned experiment provided clear lessons on the value—and limitations—of online learning. Are educators listening?
Bloodsucking Sea Lampreys Made a Comeback in the Great Lakes During Covid
Travel restrictions hindered population control of the invasive parasites, which feed on fish like trout, whitefish, perch and sturgeon
Empty Office Buildings Are Being Turned Into Vertical Farms
With office usage hovering near 50 percent of pre-pandemic levels, cities are putting the underutilized space to new use growing food
The 2023 Smithsonian Folklife Festival Explores the Many Ways Americans Express Their Spirituality
Tibetan Buddhist monks, Yiddish musicians and many more creatives will share their cultural practices with visitors to the National Mall
Fall Covid-19 Boosters Should Target New Variants, FDA Advisers Say
The shots would no longer take aim at the virus’s original strain, which experts say is not likely to return
What Wild Animals Were Really Doing During Covid-19 Lockdowns
Researchers around the world traced mammals’ movements and behaviors when fewer humans and cars were outside in spring 2020
Scientists Identify 12 Major Symptoms of Long Covid
The effort is a step toward accelerating research and finding treatments for the debilitating condition
These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally
The Blanton Museum in Austin asked bakers to create edible versions of pieces in its collection
An ‘Epidemic’ of Loneliness Threatens Health of Americans, Surgeon General Says
Being socially disconnected can have health impacts akin to smoking 15 cigarettes per day, according to a new report
As Public Health Emergency Ends, CDC Will Stop Tracking Community Levels of Covid-19
The agency will continue to monitor cases of the virus based on hospitalizations and wastewater testing
When Should I Get Another Covid Booster?
Here’s what you need to know about getting your next vaccine
The Art Market Is Rebounding—but Only at the Top
Sales increased in 2022, but growth was concentrated largely at the high end of the market
Drug-Resistant Fungal Infections Are on the Rise in the U.S.
A yeast called Candida auris has sickened more people over a wider area during the pandemic
Genetic Evidence Ties Covid’s Origin to Raccoon Dogs
New data support the theory that the virus causing Covid-19 first spread to humans from animals
China Fully Reopens to Travelers After Three Years of Closures
Hoping to boost its tourism industry, the country is now issuing all types of visas
Dictionary.com Adds More Than 300 New Words
Additions like “digital nomad,” “anti-fat” and “liminal space” reflect the dynamic nature of the English language
Hong Kong Is Giving Away 500,000 Free Plane Tickets
The government hopes to boost tourism in the wake of the pandemic and civil unrest
CDC Includes Covid-19 Shots in Routine Immunization Schedule
The federal health agency updated its vaccination guidance for children and adults
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