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China warned of mysterious virus 6 months ago. Here’s where the world is at now.
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Here's a look back at all we've learned about the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, in that time, and what we can expect in the next six months.

What have protests taught us about the coronavirus?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The Black Lives Matter protests have not been linked to new COVID-19 spikes.

How the pandemic upended our perception of time
By Philip Gable published
Think back to life before stay-at-home orders. Does it feel like just yesterday or ages ago? Here's how the pandemic upended our perception of time.

Jane Goodall: Humanity is doomed if we don't change after this pandemic
By Nicoletta Lanese published
We must take action to prevent future pandemics, she warned.

Oldest 'nearly complete' HIV genome found in forgotten tissue sample from 1966
By Stephanie Pappas published
A newly discovered HIV genome confirms the early spread of the virus.

Global carbon emissions dropped an unprecedented 17% during the coronavirus lockdown — and it changes nothing
By Brandon Specktor published
Scientists estimate that global daily carbon dioxide emissions dropped by as much 17% during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic.

Here's how the COVID-19 pandemic could play out over the next two years
By Rachael Rettner published
A new report estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic will likely last 18 to 24 months.

Flu and coronavirus will launch dual 'assault' on America next winter if we don't prepare now, CDC chief warns
By Brandon Specktor published
If COVID-19 resurges at the peak of flu season this winter, the health care system will be even more strained than it is now, CDC director Redfield warns.
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