The Puzzling Virus That Infects Almost Everyone
For many people, Epstein-Barr virus causes mild initial infection, but it is also linked to cancers and multiple sclerosis. What do we do about it?
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What Russia Is Stirring Up at Chernobyl
The 1986 explosion at the plant was a turning point for independence in Ukraine. Now Russia is threatening to make the country relive that trauma.
The Biden Administration Killed America’s Collective Pandemic Approach
Protections meant to shield everyone can’t be a matter of personal preference.
A Sicker, Poorer, and Less Abundant World
Here are three big takeaways from the new UN-led report, which warns that global warming “is a threat to human well-being and planetary health.”
Next Winter, What If We Test for Even More Viruses?
Cough? Test. Stuffiness? Test. Scratchy throat? Test.
The War on Ukraine Is Testing the Myth of Elon Musk
The SpaceX CEO’s much-praised move to help keep the country online isn’t the magical fix it may seem.
The Russian Invasion Touches Outer Space
The long-held idea that earthly conflict can’t tarnish something as lofty as space travel is only a platitude, not a certainty.
Russia Probably Won’t Cut Off Europe’s Gas, Because It’s ‘Essentially an Act of War’
Germany has long argued that importing natural gas from Russia would help keep peace. That strategy is being tested now.
Our Millennial Space Telescope Hasn’t Burned Out Yet
The astronomy community is buzzing about the newest space telescope on the block, but Hubble is still going strong.
We Might Not Need Annual COVID Shots
The vaccines will need an update at some point. But not every variant of concern will warrant one.