Pandemic
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
Centuries-Old 'Wine Windows' Open for Business in Florence
A low-risk alternative to curbside pickup, the portals may have helped fight an outbreak of bubonic plague in the 1630s
Taking a Road Trip During the Pandemic? Consider Camping (Legally) on Private Land
These five sites will help you find the perfect spot to avoid the summer crowds
How the 1918 Pandemic Got Meme-ified in Jokes, Songs and Poems
In newspapers across the country, the public dealt with the heartache of the moment by turning to humor
In Social Insects, Researchers Find Clues for Battling Pandemics
Studying the ability of some ants, termites, bees and wasps to contain pathogens may help human societies control diseases of their own
Yosemite Sewage Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Test results suggest there were dozens of visitors carrying the novel coronavirus in the park over the Fourth of July weekend
How Viruses Evolve
Pathogens that switch to a new host species have some adapting to do. How does that affect the course of a pandemic like COVID-19?
Are Sculpture Parks Having a Moment in the Sun?
Many art museums are still closed due to COVID-19, but open gardens and parks on their grounds are attracting eager visitors
Five Scientific Achievements That Happened During Coronavirus Lockdown
Quarantine did not stop these innovators from discovering new species, creating the elusive fifth state of matter remotely, and more
This Band-Aid-Like Patch Could Detect Early COVID-19 Symptoms
Northwestern University scientist John Rogers has developed a wearable that adheres to the throat and relays data to a physician
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