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The Case for Reopening Schools
Lots of other countries have decided that it’s time to take this step. Why is the US holding back? http://www.wired.com/ -
Wildfires Already Threaten the West. Then Came Covid-19
What if you need to mobilize first responders while keeping them socially distanced—and also potentially evacuate whole communities to safety? ... -
The Pandemic Strands Some Ship Crews at Sea, Others On Shore
Travel restrictions are blocking some marine workers from reaching their assigned ships. That’s forcing others on extended tours. http://www.wired.com/ -
The Search for a Covid-19 Research Animal Model
In a lab test, two monkeys died from the novel coronavirus. A species that reacts to the virus as humans ... -
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School's Out—but on 'Minecraft,' Graduation Day Goes On
Graduation ceremonies have been waylaid by pandemic. So some gaming-savvy seniors are taking their send-off to the servers. http://www.wired.com/ -
Infrared Cameras Can Spot a Fever, but May Not Slow Covid-19
Workplaces are deploying technology to screen employees who may be sick. But past experience suggests the sensors won’t find many ... -
Thunderbolt Flaws Expose Millions of PCs to Hands-On Hacking
The so-called Thunderspy attack takes less than five minutes to pull off with physical access to a device, and affects ... -
What Goes On in a Proton? Quark Math Still Needs Answers
The complex math that governs quark particles is still a mystery—even though a $1 million prize awaits anyone who can ... -
Science Fairs Are Canceled. Maybe That’s Just as Well
It’s time to reconsider these earnest events—and find ways for kids to experience the joyous, collaborative nature of real scientific ...