A large new study has confirmed an association between obesity and patient outcomes among people who contract the coronavirus.
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Vaccinated Americans, Let the Unmasked Gatherings Begin (but Start Small)
The C.D.C. on Monday released long-awaited advice for immunized people, a glimpse at the next stage of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Latest Wrinkle in Crumple Theory
From studies of “geometric frustration,” scientists learn how paper folds under pressure.
Ivermectin Does Not Alleviate Mild Covid-19 Symptoms, Study Finds
Ivermectin, a drug typically used to treat parasitic worms, has been prescribed widely during the coronavirus pandemic, but rigorous data has been lacking.
Plan to Ditch the Mask After Vaccination? Not So Fast.
It’s not clear how easily vaccinated people may spread the virus, but the answer to that question is coming soon. Until then, scientists urge caution.
Why Do Virus Variants Have Such Weird Names?
B.1.351 may sound sweet to a molecular epidemiologist, but what’s the alternative, other than stigmatizing geographical names?
Once Upon a Time on Mars
A dune buggy is about to set off on behalf of its human owners to fulfill a primordial yearning.
Virus Variant in Brazil Infected Many Who Had Already Recovered From Covid-19
The first detailed studies of the so-called P.1 variant show how it devastated a Brazilian city. Now scientists want to know what it will do elsewhere.
Virus Variant in Brazil Infected Many Who Had Already Recovered From Covid-19
The first detailed studies of the so-called P.1 variant show how it devastated a Brazilian city. Now scientists want to know what it will do elsewhere.
Neanderthals Listened to the World Much Like Us
A reconstructed Neanderthal ear adds a new piece to the puzzle of whether the early humans could speak.