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Viruses

We Finally Have a Name for that Shitty Coronavirus Feeling

"We know this is temporary, but it doesn’t feel that way, and we realize things will be different."

Artificial Intelligence

This is Urban Art, Created by An AI

Art isn't just for humans anymore.

Future Society

This Professor Wants to Grow Entire Buildings Out of Bacteria

"Researchers have only scratched the surface of the potential of engineered living materials."

Future Society

Australia is Turning a Tourist Island Into a Quarantine Zone

The island houses some of the world's only quokkas — adorable, cat-sized marsupials.

Exobiology

Scientists Say There Could Be Life on Mercury

"I realized that this idea — well it might be nuts, but it’s not completely nuts."

Science & Energy

Scientists Discover That a Squid Can Edit Its Own Genetic Code

This cool squid could lead to better genetic treatments for humans.

Viruses

Surviving Isolation: A Lesson From 5 Astronauts

Can't handle two weeks in your house? Try a year in space.

Treatments

World’s Fastest Supercomputer Finds 77 Potential COVID-19 Treatments

It's not a cure, but it's a step in the right direction.

Brain

New Research: Listeners Synchronize Brain Activity With Musicians

"This study expands our understanding of music appreciation."

Prosthetics and Devices

This 3D-Printed Adapter Turns Snorkeling Mask Into a Ventilator

3D printing and some brilliant object-hacking could result in lives saved. Here's to smart fixes.

Data Privacy

A Growing Number of Countries Tap Phone Data to Track COVID-19

They're tracking the disease — and how well people obey quarantines.

Elon Musk

Elon Musk is a Public Health Risk

Elon Musk could be helping. Elon Musk is making it worse.

Future Society

The Haunting, Beautiful Drone Footage of Cities Under Quarantine

From London to Manhattan, you've never seen cityscapes this empty before.

Future Society

The WHO Wants You to Ditch the Phrase “Social Distancing”

Let's all just use "physical distancing" instead, OK?

Science & Energy

NASA’s New Mars Rover Still Launching in July Despite Coronavirus

The name "Perseverance" has never been more fitting.

Viruses

Good News: Tom Hanks Is Feeling Better After Catching Coronavirus

"This, too, shall pass. We can figure this out."

Viruses

Blood Tests Could Improve the Coronavirus Fight — If They Work

Many teams are trying, but so far no one's developed one.

Future Society

Poland Made an App to Make Sure Patients Stay in Quarantine

"People in quarantine have a choice: either receive unexpected visits from the police, or download this app."

Viruses

Doctors Think This May Be the First Symptom of the Coronavirus

"Almost everybody who is hospitalized has this same story."

Drones

Watch a Man Walk a Dog Using a Drone

Doggos in the time of coronavirus.