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Most Kids Only Get Mildly Sick From Covid-19—but Not All
New studies suggest that while children still fare better than adults, babies, toddlers and kids with other conditions remain at risk.
If Robots Steal So Many Jobs, Why Aren't They Saving Us...
We've been led to believe that robots and AI are replacing humans en masse. But this economic catastrophe is blowing up that myth.
How ProMED Crowdsourced the Arrival of Covid-19 and SARS
The low-tech site run by health experts collects reports of new diseases in real time. They've got a shoestring budget—and a stunning...
An Ancient Magma Flood Offers Clues About Global Warming
4 million years ago, a burst of hot rock heated the planet, causing ocean acidification, massive storms, and extinctions. What can...
DIY Rockets, Daredevils, and the Tragedy of Mad Mike Hughes
The homebrew rocket maker had dreams of fame and fortune. Those dreams ended on the edge of the Mojave Desert. I shouldn't have been...
Car on a Trampoline: More Kicks With Kinetic Energy
How about some fun (and bouncity) physics puzzles to solve while you're stuck at home?
Space Photos of the Week: Earth Looks Peaceful From Up...
Let us gaze down upon our dear Pale Blue Dot.
Fallout from Australia’s Huge Wildfires Is Choking Rivers
Ash and debris from the massive January fires are now clouding Australia's waterways, killing aquatic life and threatening drinking...
An Expert Answers the 50 Most Googled Coronavirus Questions
How is it spread? Why's it called “coronavirus”? Dr. Seema Yasmin answers your burning questions about the pandemic.
How Fast Does a Virus Spread? Let’s Do the Math
Infectious diseases grow exponentially, not linearly. The number of cases seems small—until they're not, and then it's too late.
