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How does the coronavirus test work? 5 questions answered

  • Written by Maureen Ferran, Associate Professor of Biology, Rochester Institute of Technology
The U.S. has been scrambling to get testing for the coronavirus up to speed.AP Photo/Francois Mori

The U.S. government is fighting to contain and slow down the spread of the coronavirus. Testing is central to these efforts. Molecular biologist and viral researcher Maureen Ferran answers some basic questions about how these diagnostic tests work...

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Why a Roman philosopher's views on the fear of death matter as coronavirus spreads

  • Written by Thomas Nail, Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Denver
Lucretius Carus.Internet Archive Book Images/Flickr

With the global spread of the new coronavirus, fears about illness and death weigh heavily on the minds of many.

Such fears can often result in a disregard for the welfare of others. All over the world, for example, essential items such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer have been sold out, with...

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Coronavirus control measures aren't pointless – just slowing down the pandemic could save millions of lives

  • Written by Matthew McQueen, Director, Public Health Program and Associate Professor of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder
The point is to make sure hospitals have space for those who get sick.Ariel Skelley/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Anywhere from 20% to 60% of the adults around the world may be infected with the new coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease COVID-19. That’s the estimate from leading epidemiological experts on communicable...

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The first fireside chat calmed an anxious nation and provides a model for today

  • Written by Michael J. Socolow, Associate Professor, Communication and Journalism, University of Maine
President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcasting his first fireside chat, March 12, 1933. National Archives

President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his advisers knew he had to do something.

The U.S. banking system faced imminent collapse; depositors around the country waited anxiously in line to withdraw their funds. To stop the run, on March 6, 1933,...

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How the fireside chat provided a model for calming the nation that President Trump failed to follow

  • Written by Michael J. Socolow, Associate Professor, Communication and Journalism, University of Maine
President Franklin D. Roosevelt broadcasting his first fireside chat, March 12, 1933. National Archives

The president of the United States was speaking to the nation live, on television, from the Oval Office. His topic was the new coronavirus, and his mission was clear.

“This is the most aggressive and comprehensive effort to confront a...

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What to expect as colleges and universities move classes online amid coronavirus fears: 4 questions answered

  • Written by Vanessa Dennen, Professor of of Instructional Systems & Learning Technologies, Florida State University
It's hard to make this shift on short notice.Jose Luis Pelaez Inc./Getty Images

Rising concerns about the spread of the new coronavirus have led a growing number of colleges and universities to cancel in-person classes and move them online. Vanessa Dennen, who studies teaching and learning on the web, discusses what going online will mean for...

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Biden's win shows the power of Democratic moderates

  • Written by Chris Weber, Associate Professor in the School of Government and Public Policy, University of Arizona
Joe and Jill Biden address the press the evening of the Idaho, Missouri, Michigan, Washington, Mississippi and North Dakota primaries.AP Photo/Matt Rourke

Super Tuesday II marked Democratic primary elections in six states: Idaho, Missouri, Michigan, Washington, Mississippi and North Dakota.

The candidates entered the races on level fields, with...

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The new coronavirus is hitting colleges and universities hard, but donors can help

  • Written by William Plater, Chancellor’s Professor Emeritus of Public Affairs, Philanthropy, and English; Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties Emeritus, IUPUI
At Columbia University and hundreds of other schools, all students are suddenly learning online.AP Photo/Mark Lennihan

Amid concerns about the deadly coronavirus pandemic, a rapidly growing number of colleges and universities are closing their classroom doors, forcing faculty to teach students online instead of in person.

The risks posed by...

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Ancient bird skull found in amber was tiny predator in the time of giant dinosaurs

  • Written by Lars Schmitz, Associate Professor of Biology, Claremont McKenna College
Amber holds the secret to the tiny world of the age of dinosaurs.Xing Lida, CC BY-ND

In 2016, our colleague Xing Lida held up a small piece of polished, deeply yellow amber. As sunlight shone through the ancient resin, Lida saw the outline of a pristinely preserved, amazingly small skull. There was a prominent eye socket, a dome-shaped crown of the...

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Biden's big night with moderates, African Americans and Baby Boomers

  • Written by Luke Perry, Professor of Government at Utica College, Utica College
Vice President Joe Biden enters a campaign event in Columbus, Ohio on March 10.AP Photo/Paul Vernon

Editor’s note: With the race for the Democratic nomination narrowed to two front-runners, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, six states went to the polls on March 10: Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota and Washington. We asked...

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  2. There's plenty of toilet paper in the US – so why are people hoarding it?
  3. Can gambling juice fandom for women's sports?
  4. Newborn babies weigh less today – possibly due to the increased popularity of cesarean sections and induced labor
  5. Why so few young Americans vote
  6. Indian Country leaders urge Native people to be counted in 2020 Census
  7. When safety measures lead to riskier behavior by more people
  8. If I get sick with coronavirus, can Donald Trump make me stay home?
  9. A coronavirus recession may be coming: Here's what to do with your money
  10. Protecting mangroves can prevent billions of dollars in global flooding damage every year
  11. 7 science-based strategies to cope with coronavirus anxiety
  12. Graphic novels help teens learn about racism, climate change and social justice – here's a reading list
  13. Black turnout in primaries might make Democrats think twice about swing voter strategy
  14. Mennonites helped turn Paraguay into a mega beef producer – indigenous people may pay the price
  15. A geriatrician offers 4 tips for seniors to stay connected during coronavirus outbreak
  16. How a tech-based program on health brought African American kids and parents together
  17. Does screening travelers for disease and infection really work?
  18. Malnourished bugs: Higher CO2 levels make plants less nutritious, hurting insect populations
  19. Will sick leave protect me if I get ill from coronavirus? 5 questions answered
  20. Can I take time off if my child's school is closed for coronavirus? 5 questions on sick leave laws answered
  21. Why the US still hasn't had a woman president
  22. The candidate you like is the one you think is most electable
  23. From border security to climate change, national emergency declarations raise hard questions about presidential power
  24. How technology can combat the rising tide of fake science
  25. I was in China doing research when I saw my Uighur friends disappear
  26. Dung beetles help rainforests regrow – but extreme drought and wildfires in the Amazon are killing them off
  27. Should you listen to music when you work?
  28. What's the difference between pandemic, epidemic and outbreak?
  29. Speeches, both scripted and off the cuff, turn Biden's campaign around
  30. How big will the coronavirus epidemic be? An epidemiologist updates his concerns
  31. Why some Americans don't trust the census
  32. Crisis communication researcher shares 5 key principles that officials should use in coronavirus
  33. Washington's recession-fighting toolbox is nearly empty as US economy braces for possible coronavirus outbreak
  34. 'Internet of things' could be an unseen threat to elections
  35. Why having fewer OSHA inspectors matters
  36. How to stop using food to reward and punish your kids
  37. How women dress for other women
  38. Autonomous vehicles can be fooled to 'see' nonexistent obstacles
  39. Coronavirus fears put a halt to the Muslim pilgrimage of umrah – but not yet the hajj
  40. Love in the time of the coronavirus: Do you turn your back when someone offers you a hand, a kiss or a hug?
  41. Why it took Congress 40 years to pass a bill acknowledging the Armenian genocide
  42. Americans still trust doctors and scientists during a public health crisis
  43. What The Satanic Temple is and why it's opening a debate about religion
  44. Do wasps have a queen like bees do?
  45. ​Tornadoes that strike at night are more deadly and require more effective warning systems
  46. Less than one-fifth of reported rapes and sexual assaults lead to arrests
  47. Biden's resurrection was unprecedented – and well-timed
  48. What really works to keep coronavirus away? 4 questions answered by a public health professional
  49. Vaccines without needles – new shelf-stable film could revolutionize how medicines are distributed worldwide
  50. Super Tuesday results show how Latino voters, moderate Democrats and Trump supporters are shaping the election