Analysis of human mobility and epidemiological data by a global consortium of researchers, shows that human mobility was predictive of…
Jane Goodall Is Self-Isolating, Too
She’s in England, in the house she grew up in, and she has a few thoughts about chimpanzees, the coronavirus…
Lawmakers Question Start-Ups on At-Home Kits for Coronavirus Testing
The makers of unauthorized kits designed for consumers to collect their own saliva or throat swabs faced scrutiny from Congress.
‘A Week of Snow Days’? Ha! Families Deal With Cabin Fever
As people become hostages in their own homes, hired clowns and costume nights may not be enough to maintain sanity.
How ‘Muscle Memory’ May Help Keep Us Fit
Muscles may “remember” in ways that will allow us to regain fitness once gyms reopen and we start working out…
Wuhan study shows lying face down improves breathing in severe COVID-19
In a new study of patients with severe COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) hospitalized on ventilators, researchers found that lying face down was…
Elections: Early warning system to fight disinformation online
A new project is an effort to combat the rise of coordinated social media campaigns to incite violence, sew discord…
How bacteria form communities on the human tongue
Using a recently developed fluorescent imaging technique, researchers in the United States have developed high-resolution maps of microbial communities on…
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality
In a new study, higher daily step counts were associated with lower mortality risk from all causes.
Regular tub bathing linked to lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease
Regular tub bathing is linked to a lower risk of death from heart disease and stroke, indicates a long term…