Elena Renken
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The power of shared storytelling to soothe or spur us to action may be more crucial than ever, scientists say. Here's what happens in the brain when we feel swept away by a story, book or film.
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It sounds so easy: Wash your hands and you can get rid of pathogens. But it does require a bit of forethought.
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The traditional propaganda tool is now addressing the outbreak. Like public health messages in many parts of the world, the banners can be straightforward, scary ... and quite creative.
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In her new book, Lydia Denworth makes the case for the vital necessity of friendship, tracing its effects on your genes, on your brain and even on animals like sheep and fish.
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A photojournalist in Wuhan, China, portrays a city under quarantine in the midst of COVID-19.
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Does the virus have an official name yet? Can I get the disease from touching goods shipped from China? How worried should we be in the U.S.? We answer questions from our readers.
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We're answering a few questions that you may be asking about the new coronavirus outbreak. And we invite you to send us your questions.