In the wake of COVID-19, we are all grieving. How can we come to terms with death — and what does it teach us about living?

The longer the wider world remains unvaccinated, the greater the risk that a devastating new variant will emerge

What the pandemic revealed about scientific publishing

The science of early memories gives some fascinating answers

Throw out the tedious calculus. It’s not that complicated. The simple answer to the question on everyone’s mind:

If you’re confused by the latest recommendations, you’re not alone

Hospitals across the country are seeing fewer sick kids; a pediatrician explores why

A closer look at what it really means and some common misconceptions

The J&J pause seems scary, but it helps rebuild the transparency and trust we need

There will be no dramatic end to the pandemic, but we can at least look for these four signs that it’s under control

How rural areas could affect our Covid-19 immunity

The pandemic isn’t over, even if we’re over it

An invisible virus exposes critical blind spots in science and society. But will we learn?

Our excitement with getting back to normal can’t cover up how strange the journey back there will be

They may seem like a golden ticket, but it’s more complicated than that

Plus, the most important way to prevent more variants from emerging

Masks, distancing, and remote meetings can protect overall health, but they are rough on the voice

I’ve made mistakes. We all have.

How the pandemic made time a treasure of the privileged while it was stolen from everyone else

Oxygen is one of the most abundant elements in the universe, but patients are dying from a lack of it

Guidance from an infectious disease specialist

There is always a new voice, always a new idea. It never quiets here.

It will be your turn soon