One Way to Help Strapped Hospitals? Print PPE Using 3D Printers
As coronavirus cases soar globally and medical workers face a dearth of protective gear, citizens are stepping up in unique ways to combat the health crisis.
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Fires Where They Are 'Not Supposed To Happen' In Australia's Ancient Rainforest
Australia's unprecedented fire season scorched sections of rare, ancient rainforests. It's another signal that climate change is intensifying and expanding wildfires globally.
Coronavirus FAQs: Does It Live On Clothes? Can My Dog Infect Me? Any Advice On Wipes?
Among the questions this week: Can you get COVID-19 more than once? What's the maximum surface area that can be treated with one disinfecting wipe?
Coronavirus Updates: Trump Signs Relief Bill
NPR politics and science correspondents round up the latest news in the federal response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States, including of the passage of the emergency rescue bill.
'It's Like Something's Right In Your Grasp': Hospitals Struggle To Test For Virus
Despite a statewide effort to procure and distribute coronavirus testing supplies to hospitals in New York, some facilities still don't have what they need to test patients quickly on-site.
CPAP Machines Were Seen As Ventilator Alternatives, But Could Spread COVID-19
Doctors say the machine that helps some people with sleep apnea keep their airway open at night won't be enough to help an ill COVID-19 patient breathe and could spread the coronavirus to bystanders.
David Biello: A Journey Into Uncharted Territory
There's so much we've yet to explore—from outer space to the deep ocean to our own brains. This hour, Manoush goes on a journey through those uncharted places, led by TED Science Curator David Biello.
What Happened Today: Questions About The Relief Bill And If Measures Are Working
NPR economics and science correspondents answer listener questions about a government relief package and if the latest measures to fight the coronavirus are working.
Coronavirus Latest: New Guidelines For Counties, Unemployment Spikes
Following the latest Coronavirus Task Force briefing, NPR correspondents detail the White House plan to categorize counties based on their coronavirus risk and the congressional rescue bill.
Coronavirus Latest: Unemployment Numbers, Federal Guidelines For Local Governments
NPR economics, science and national correspondents present the latest updates in the U.S. response to the coronavirus epidemic.