Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Coronavirus
03/15/2022
Inside the High-Stakes Race to Test the Covid Tests
Researchers in Atlanta have helped the federal government evaluate dozens of Covid tests and pioneer a new model for developing novel diagnostics.
03/16/2022
A New Strategy for Staying One Step Ahead of the Virus
We’re tracking how the virus is changing over time. Why not monitor immunity too?
03/14/2022
Covid restrictions prevented dengue in hundreds of thousands of people in 2020
Public health measures to stop the spread of Covid-19 had an unintended consequence across Latin America and Southeast Asia in 2020: Dengue virus infections were prevented in hundreds of thousands of people, according to a study published in The Lancet this month.
03/17/2022
What Could Go Right? Healthier news reading habits
And, is Russian President Vladimir Putin going down?
03/03/2022
Another life-saving Covid drug identified
UK experts say they have found another life-saving drug that can help people ill with Covid. The anti-inflammatory baricitinib is normally used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
03/07/2022
A Nigerian Doctor’s Fight for Equitable Access to Vaccines
For Dr. Ayoade Alakija, saying no was not an option when she was asked to lead efforts to expand Covid-19 testing and treatments to underserved regions.
03/07/2022
Public health experts sketch a roadmap to get from the Covid pandemic to the ‘next normal’
A new report released Monday charts a path for the transition out of the Covid-19 pandemic, one that outlines both how the country can deal with the challenge of endemic Covid disease and how to prepare for future biosecurity threats.
03/10/2022
What Could Go Right? Peace is the norm
Ukraine, Russia, and the big-picture decline of war and conquest; bipartisan agreement in the US; and more
03/03/2022
What Could Go Right? Defending democracy in Ukraine
Plus, the US and Pakistan are making Supreme Court history, good news for those who have had and beaten Omicron, and more
02/24/2022
What Could Go Right? No fourth dose needed for years
Plus, mobile mRNA vaccine hubs are heading to Africa; the relationship between outlook, action, and outcome; and more
02/15/2022
Covid-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Protects Baby, Study Says
CDC study strengthens evidence that pregnant women pass strong protection to their children
02/07/2022