How What You Flush Is Helping Track The Coronavirus
Researchers are testing sewage in hopes of getting a jump on COVID-19 outbreaks in communities — monitoring for when they begin and how quickly they spread.
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Scientists Are Trying To Understand Whether People Can Be Immune To The Coronavirus
Scientists are now trying to determine whether antibodies in the blood will protect people from contracting the coronavirus again. This question is crucial for the development of a vaccine.
Mystery Inflammatory Syndrome In Kids And Teens Likely Linked To COVID-19
Doctors in the U.S. and Europe are reporting a small wave of cases of what looks like a "shock syndrome" in young people. They have low blood pressure, inflamed hearts and other serious symptoms.
From Loss Of Smell To 'COVID Toes': What Experts Are Learning About Symptoms
It's not just a fever and dry cough. For milder cases of COVID-19, the array of symptoms can include headaches, fatigue, loss of smell and even lesions on the feet known as "COVID toes."
Scientists Identify New Mutations Of The Coronavirus
Scientists have identified a mutated strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading for the last few months.
Scientists Find Nearest-Known Black Hole, In Distressingly Fitting Metaphor
The black hole is roughly 1,000 light-years from Earth — and more than 2,000 light-years closer than the next one known. What's more, scientists say, it may be just "the tip of an exciting iceberg."
As Trump Pushes Theory Of Virus Origins, Some See Parallels In Lead-Up To Iraq War
The White House continues to say the coronavirus may have leaked from a Chinese lab. That's at odds with the assessment of the intelligence community and reminds some of the run-up to the Iraq war.
Do Those Birds Sound Louder To You? An Ornithologist Says You're Just Hearing Things
Think of how it works in a noisy bar: people raise their voices to be heard. Same for birds. With less background noise outside these days, it's likely that birds are actually singing more quietly.
What Happened Today: Former Top Vaccine Scientist Files Whistleblower Complaint
Some essential workers, such as ride-share drivers and personal shoppers, are a part of the gig economy. NPR's tech correspondent takes listener questions on the benefits available for such workers.
A Scientist For The Federal Government Files A Whistleblower Complaint
Rick Bright, a scientist for the federal government, has filed a whistleblower complaint. NPR's Ailsa Change talks with Bright's attorney Debra Katz.