Experiments with DNA molecules show that their mechanical properties are completely different from what those of macroscopic objects – and…
‘Godspell’ in 2020: Masks, Partitions and a Contactless Crucifixion
The first professional musical staged in the United States since theater shut down is also a de facto public health…
How thoughts could one day control electronic prostheses, wirelessly
The current generation of neural implants record enormous amounts of neural activity, then transmit these brain signals through wires to…
Epidemic model shows how COVID-19 could spread through firefighting camps
To support fire agencies as they continue their mission-critical work, a team has developed an epidemiological modeling exercise for the…
Understanding why some children enjoy TV more than others
New research shows that children’s own temperament could be driving the amount of TV they watch. The research shows how…
Coronavirus Live Updates: Chicago Schools Will Start the Academic Year Remotely
Six states have entered a pact to reduce testing times. About one-third of Afghanistan’s population, or roughly 10 million people,…
Postal Service Funding Dispute Complicates Impasse Over U.S. Virus Stimulus
Virginia released the first coronavirus contact-tracing app to employ software by Google and Apple. The mayor of Los Angeles said…
Postal Service Funding Dispute Complicates Impasse Over U.S. Virus Stimulus
Virginia released the first coronavirus contact-tracing app to employ software by Google and Apple. The mayor of Los Angeles said…
See for Yourself: How Airplanes Are Cleaned Today
Airlines are fine-tuning their cleaning procedures — where they clean, how frequently and with which tools. This is what the…
Do You Want to Be a Vaccine Volunteer?
How do you sign up for a trial? Who is eligible? Will you be paid? Could an experimental shot protect…