Omicron has fueled a rapid surge in cases globally. We asked a team of virologists and immunologists from the University of Colorado Boulder to answer pressing questions.
World Economy in 2022: The Big Factors to Watch Closely
Will 2022 be the year where the world economy recovers from the pandemic? That’s the big question that everyone is thinking about as the new year begins.
Pearls of Optimism
Jeffrey F. Barken provides perspective on the current state of affairs, especially for Millennials weathering first a recession and now a pandemic, and looks to the future.
The Hunt for Coronavirus Variants: How the New One Was Found and What We Know So Far
The WHO is “concerned” about the Omicron variant, and some scientists have described it as “the most worrying we’ve seen.” What we know, so far.
5 Ways To Spot if Someone Is Trying To Mislead You When It Comes to Science
People who try to make you believe something that isn’t true, or to doubt something that is true, use strategies that seek to manipulate you. Here are five to look out for.
From Black Death to COVID-19, Pandemics Have Always Pushed People To Honor Death and Celebrate Life
Though death is symbolically present in Halloween, it’s also a time to celebrate life. It draws from mixed emotions that resonate even more during the COVID-19 era.
Doomscrolling COVID News Takes an Emotional Toll – Here’s How To Make Your Social Media a Happier Place
While doomscrolling has become a ubiquitous part of COVID, here’s how to make your social media a happier, less damaging place.
Hello America, From Australia: Licking Things in a Grocery Store
In his column, “Licking Things in a Grocery Store,” Matthew Reddin looks at the recent sentencing of a Texas man to 15 months in federal prison for a hoax he posted.
Boy With Shovel: The Misfits (Let’s Abort Texas)
Chad M. Christensen’s newest Boy With Shovel column, “The Misfits (Let’s Abort Texas),” is about the current state of affairs, shady politicians, and Texas.
Communiqués From Geezerville: Decoding the Word “Active” in Active 55+ Community
Corie Skolnick’s latest Communiqués From Geezerville column is about (mis)adventures during COVID and defining the word “active” in an “active 55+ community.”