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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.
Are ventilators being overused on COVID-19 patients?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Not all patients with severe COVID-19 infection may benefit from a ventilator.
How to shop for groceries during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Rachael Rettner published
What was previously a mundane task has turned into a nerve-wracking ordeal. Here's a guide to grocery shopping during the pandemic.
Why the coronavirus slipped past disease detectives
By Charles Schmidt published
Groups of scientists tasked with identifying pandemic-prone microbes like the novel coronavirus were stretched too far and thin.
What is epidemiology?
By Tim Childers published
Learn how these disease detectives save lives by studying and preventing the spread of the worst bugs and diseases.
How does the COVID-19 pandemic compare to the last pandemic?
By Kimberly Hickok published
Here's how this pandemic compares to the last one in the U.S.
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