EPIDEMIC
Winged Microchips Are the Smallest Flying Machines Made by Humans
The biodegradable fliers are the size of sand grains, and could be used to track airborne pathogens, monitor pollution, or collect scientific data.
China Reports the World’s First Human Infection of H10N3 Bird Flu
The risk of major outbreak in human population is “extremely low,” authorities say.
Welcome to the Australian Island That Fueled America's Opioid Crisis
How a genetically modified super poppy from Tasmania provided enough opiods to flood America.
Trump's CDC Director Has a History with the HIV Epidemic — and It's Not Great
We'll be seeing a lot more of Robert Redfield as the coronavirus epidemic spreads.
How To Sensibly Prepare For a Worst-Case Coronavirus Scenario
Forget about face masks and go for cans of food and a medical kit instead.
Why Your Mask Isn't Protecting You From Coronavirus
Masks might protect you from coughs and sneezes, but that's not how most people are getting sick.
Meet the Australians Who Skated Wuhan During the Coronavirus Lockdown
"We could skate wherever we wanted, even down the middle of the main roads and the highways."
Here’s What You, Personally, Should Do About Coronavirus
If someone coughs near you, do they have coronavirus? Should you buy a mask? Go outside? Stockpile food? Here’s everything you need to know.
The Coronavirus Might Be Spreading Undetected in Indonesia
Indonesia may not be equipped to rapidly detect the virus, which may lead to more outbreaks.
How Have We Contained Epidemics Like the Novel Coronavirus in the Past?
Will China’s multi-city lockdown be enough to prevent a modern pandemic?
These Are the Countries Most and Least Prepared for an Epidemic Like the Coronavirus
As of writing, there are now 7,783 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus and 170 deaths around the world, with a high concentration in China.
Fear of the Coronavirus Sparks Racist Hashtags on Indonesian Social Media
Indonesia has no confirmed cases of the coronavirus, but now netizens are calling for a travel ban on Chinese nationals.