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Health & Medicine
How the COVID-19 pandemic may leave a long-term imprint on our health
As much as we want to put the pandemic in the rearview mirror, the coronavirus’s impact will remain a feature of many tomorrows.
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Science is global, so our coverage should be too
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses Science News' efforts to report on science happening around the globe
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Health & Medicine
The curious case of the 471-day coronavirus infection
One patient couldn’t get rid of their coronavirus infection. The case gave scientists an unprecedented look at viral evolution.
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Summer nights may never be the same again
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses this summer's record-breaking high temperatures and Science News' continued climate coverage.
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Health & Medicine
The new CDC guidelines may make back-to-school harder
The public health agency’s coronavirus advice could change how schools operate and may spur COVID-19 outbreaks in classrooms.
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Health & Medicine
COVID-19 infections can rebound for some people. It’s unclear why
Rebounding COVID-19 isn’t limited to Paxlovid patients. An infection can come back even for people not given the drug.
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Our enduring fascination with outer space
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses science's fascination with space, from 25 years of Mars rovers to the James Webb Space Telescope's mind-blowing first images.
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Health & Medicine
I think I have long COVID. What does that mean?
The condition comes with varying levels of severity and symptoms, making it hard to diagnose and treat.
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Health & Medicine
Here’s what to do when someone at home has COVID-19
Creating an isolation ward and filtering the air can prevent viral transmission.
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We won’t shy away from covering politicized science
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses Science News' commitment to covering politicized science
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Health & Medicine
Here’s what we know right now about getting COVID-19 again
Repeat coronavirus infections may be on the rise as the omicron variant continues to spread. Scientists are still trying to nail down the risks.
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The Higgs boson discovery was just the beginning
Editor in chief Nancy Shute discusses the future of Higgs boson research, 10 years after the particle's discovery
By Nancy Shute