Can Smartwatches Be Adapted to Help Detect Covid-19 Infections?
With new algorithms, wearable devices—collecting vital signs like heart rate and skin temperature—could catch illness early
The Rise and Fall of America’s Lesbian Bars
Only 15 nightlife spaces dedicated to queer and gay women remain in the United States
Eight Unusual Covid-19 Vaccination Sites Around the World
From Disneyland to a Singapore airport, these are some of the surprising places being used as immunization centers
A Taste of the German Christmas Market at Home
Normally. the German-speaking lands of Central Europe would be bustling filled with food, drink, good cheer, and other longstanding traditional activities
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Christmas Across Indian Country, During the Pandemic and Before
This extraordinary year, we asked how the Covid-19 pandemic is affecting people’s families and communities
What the Pandemic Christmas of 1918 Looked Like
Concerns about the safety of gift shopping, family gatherings and church services were on Americans’ minds then, too
The Ten Best Children’s Books of 2020
These top titles deliver history lessons, wordplay and a musical romp through the animal kingdom
Are Small Gatherings Driving Recent Covid-19 Surges? Policymakers and Scientists Are at Odds
Data suggests that universities, indoor dining and large parties may be the bigger culprits
More Than 1 Million U.S. Children Have Had Covid-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic
Almost 112,000 children tested positive during a one-week period ending on November 12, the largest single week increase in coronavirus cases in kids
During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Avid Collectors Find Joy in Their Prized Possessions
At home with their collectibles, many people are expanding, shrinking or reorganizing their treasure troves
To Prevent Future Pandemics, Protect Nature
All six of the most recent pandemics have been linked to destructive human activities like deforestation, climate change and the wildlife trade
What Americans Can Learn From Winter-Loving Cultures
With large indoor gatherings off-limits, the Covid-19 pandemic is giving everyone more reason to stay outside
From Wider Corn Mazes to Virtual Haunted Houses, Halloween Looks Different This Year
The coronavirus pandemic has destinations around the country getting creative when it comes to celebrating the holiday
New Report Details Impacts of Covid-19 Pandemic on Global Health
The annual Gates Foundation report assesses global progress toward the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Covid-19 Has Designers Reimagining Personal Protective Equipment
The global pandemic has led to a surge in demand for PPE. Inventors have responded—with mixed results.
How the Death of George Floyd Sparked a Street Art Movement
A group of Minnesota faculty and students is documenting and archiving the phenomenon
A Street-Wise Philosopher Explains What It Means to Be Homeless Amid the Pandemic
Smithsonian Folklorist James Deutsch interviews the Washington D.C. man, “Alexander the Grate,” about living in the “interstices of the infrastructure”
Sixteen Snapshots of Life in New York City Under Quarantine
An outdoor photography exhibition at the New-York Historical Society is helping New Yorkers process the Covid-19 pandemic
A Washington, D.C. Couple Shares How the Pandemic Complicates Homelessness
Smithsonian curator James Deutsch speaks with the Metcalfs, who have long lived on the streets
Ten American Towns That Feel Like Europe
You don’t have to travel far to get a taste of European culture right here in the United States
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