The Error of Fighting a Public Health War With Medical Weapons
It was a mistake that cost 300,000 lives.
97,000 People Got Convalescent Plasma. Who Knows if It Works?
A treatment made from the blood of recovered Covid-19 patients seemed promising in March. Today … well, it’s still just promising.
Could a Janky, Jury-Rigged Air Purifier Help Fight Covid-19?
Indoor air experts think: Sure, maybe. Why the hell not? We convinced the CEO of an air filter company to give it a try.
What the Science of Animal Networks Reveals About Protests
The movement of demonstrators echoes the fluid collective responses of the animal world, as groups respond to threats and signal across large spaces.
What Does It Mean to Say a New Drug ‘Works’?
Covid-19 is a new disease. Remdesivir is an experimental drug. How can scientists tell if it’s successful while the world shifts around them?
Hydroxychloroquine Still Doesn’t Do Anything, New Data Shows
Two more studies prove that the much-hyped antimalarial doesn’t treat Covid-19.
Dexamethasone and the Recovery Trial’s High-Speed Science
In just three months, one British research team identified the first life-saving drug of the pandemic (and helped cancel hydroxychloroquine).
No, You Don’t Need to See President Trump’s Medical Records
Throughout history, US presidents have fudged the truth about their health. But all the data voters need about Trump is already out for everyone to see.
The Design and Science of Patio Dining During a Pandemic
Public health experts think Covid-19 risk is lower outside, and restaurateurs want to fill tables. It’s an easy solution—except for all the hard parts.
Police Tactics Could Turn Protests Into Covid-19 Hot Spots
Sure, large crowds already carry a risk of transmission. It’s just worse when you teargas people, make them cough on each other, and bus them to jail.