Coronavirus cases may have peaked in Italy and Spain after lockdown — a simple data visualization
It's not smooth sailing, and it's not even entirely clear if the numbers will indeed go down. But it's the...
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It's not smooth sailing, and it's not even entirely clear if the numbers will indeed go down. But it's the...
After Rudy Giuliani, Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro becomes the latest high-ranking figure to have Tweets removed for misinformation.
Early action, a clear plan, and transparency are common traits. But so is surveillance.
We're not testing enough as it is, but we need to talk about a new test.
Rudy Giulani enters the ranks of internet trolls banned for spreading COVID-19 disinformation.
Masks are only useful if the disease is actively spreading in your community.
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The number of cases is even accelerating in the US.
Electronic censorship and authoritarianism might have been key elements that allowed COVID-19 to spread from China into the world.
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The small nation might have an important lesson about the pandemic.
As we are writing this article, the coronavirus pandemic has spread dramatically throughout the world. We recommend staying home and...
Electric cars are better than petrol cars in almost all the areas in the world.
Africa's fragile health system will undoubtedly be put under massive strain. But there are also positives.
Now, more than ever, it's important to continue communicating science accurately -- even when there is uncertainty.
The situation is still very dire in Italy -- but for the first time in weeks, there is a light...
As the world keeps one eye on the pandemic and the other on the economy, it's becoming increasingly clear vulnerable...
Now more than ever, we need evidence-based medicine.
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The lessons from Italy are vital for the rest of the world, as we brace for an influx of COVID-19...
The world is looking at Italy's coronavirus outbreak as if it is the worst case scenario. It's not.
Most governments have prioritized focusing on disturbing business as little as possible, delaying potentially crucial measures.
At a time where social distancing is more important then ever, it seems that many don't get the message.
This is a simple timeline of Donald Trump's quotes imposed over the number of coronavirus cases in the US. This...
Just in case you were wondering what else might be on the menu.
Can we focus on the important things now?
If Chinese authorities had acted three weeks earlier than they did, the number of coronavirus cases could have been reduced...
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Mass testing is essential for understanding and controlling the situation.
An influenza medicine developed by a Fujifilm Holdings company is reportedly effective against COVID-19.
As the world is waking up to the realization that the coronavirus is going global, a startling realization takes shape:...
It's a simple but very effective communication tool.
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It's the "Nobel" of mathematics -- and we'll see who wins it within a day.
Classical music is having a moment -- and it's a beautiful one.
The UK took a huge gamble, and it does not seem to pay off.
A remarkable example of technology aiding medics in a crucial time.
Humanity strikes back.
The mother also has the virus, doctors report.
Crises can bring out the worst in humans -- but sometimes, they also bring out our humanity.
Among all the talk about preparing for a lengthy pandemic, one unanswered question lingers: can you get it twice?
It's still too early to tell, but high temperatures and humidity seem to slow down viral transmission.
Some patients might have a drop of 20-30% in lung function.
As mankind is battling the respiratory illness, the planet takes a cleaner breath of air.
While the US is still struggling to start mass testing, a company in Japan will release the quickest readily available...
But you should donate blood anyway if you can.