Coronavirus FAQs: Do Temperature Screenings Help? Can Mosquitoes Spread It?
And as summer nears, the question must be asked: Is it risky from a COVID-19 standpoint to go in a swimming pool?
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Seen 'Plandemic'? We Take A Close Look At The Viral Conspiracy Video's Claims
The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against "COVID-19 misinformation."
The Coronavirus Is Mutating. That's Normal. Does That Mean It's More Dangerous?
There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here's what we know (and don't yet know) about mutations.
Karissa Sanbonmatsu: What Can Epigenetics Tell Us About Sex And Gender?
We're used to thinking of DNA as a rigid blueprint. Karissa Sanbonmatsu researches how our environment affects the way DNA expresses itself—especially when it comes to sex and gender.
Molly Webster: Is Our Definition Of "Sex Chromosomes" Too Narrow?
Over a century ago, one part of our DNA got labelled the "sex chromosomes." Science and radio journalist Molly Webster explains the consequences of that oversimplification.
Lisa Mosconi: What Does Biological Sex Look Like In The Brain?
The human body is not a patchwork of separate systems. It's intricately connected, says neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi. She explains the relationship between our brains, hormones and reproductive organs.
Emily Quinn: Male Or Female Is The Wrong Question—How Can We Rethink Biological Sex?
Artist Emily Quinn is intersex. She's one of over 150 million people in the world who don't fit neatly into the categories of male or female. She explains how biological sex exists on a spectrum.
What Happened Today: New Unemployment Numbers, Coronavirus Mutation Questions
NPR's global health reporter answers listener questions about how the coronavirus is mutating.
How What You Flush Is Helping Track The Coronavirus
Researchers are testing sewage in hopes of getting a jump on COVID-19 outbreaks in communities — monitoring for when they begin and how quickly they spread.
Scientists Are Trying To Understand Whether People Can Be Immune To The Coronavirus
Scientists are now trying to determine whether antibodies in the blood will protect people from contracting the coronavirus again. This question is crucial for the development of a vaccine.