How Goats (And Perhaps People) Make Up Their Minds
How does a herd decide which direction to head in? Researchers put GPS collars on a gathering of goats to find out. Here's what they learned — and how it might apply to humans.
Global Health
As Fires Worsen, A Mental Health Crisis For Those Battling Them
Wildfires are burning more frequently and intensely in a warming world, making them harder to put out. Some fire agencies are expanding support as they see increased cases of anxiety and depression.
Coronavirus FAQs: What Are Mask Braces? What If I Get COVID After 1 Vaccine Dose?
Double masking earns praise as a way to keep safe from more contagious variants. Are there other mask hacks? And vaccines are prompting some queries.
British Airways Owner Calls For Digital Health Passes For Passengers
Luis Gallego, the CEO of International Airlines Group, wants "common testing standards and the introduction of digital health passes."
'Hunt, Gather, Parent' Offers Lessons Collected Around The World
NPR's Michaeleen Doucleff found that parenting books she read after becoming a mom left a lot out. When she went through a tough period with her daughter, she traveled the world in search of guidance.
Pakistan's Polio Playbook Has Lessons For Its COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
The pandemic has slowed efforts to eradicate the contagious disease. Yet the country's polio effort offers insights on the launch of its coronavirus vaccine campaign.
What Is A Cold Chain? And Why Do So Many Vaccines Need It?
Many of the coronavirus vaccines like it cold. Really cold. Sub-zero cold. Why is this the case? And how is the world handling this frigid requirement?
Ghana Becomes First Country To Get COVAX Vaccine Doses
The shipments are the start of "what should be the largest vaccine procurement and supply operation in history," the WHO and UNICEF say.
Biden's Straight-Talking CDC Director Has Long Used Data To Save Lives
Dr. Rochelle Walensky says scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention were "muzzled" and "diminished" by the Trump team, especially during the pandemic. She aims to fix that.
A Tale Of The Taps: Which Hand-Washing Station Is Best In Emergencies?
In areas with limited access to clean running water, hand-washing stations can help limit the spread of disease. But experts say not all taps are created equal.