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Welcome to the first social media pandemic. Here are 8 ways you can stop the spread of coronavirus misinformation.
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, explains the spread misinformation about the coronavirus, and what can be done to stop it.
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Opinion: America Is at War, and There’s Only One Enemy
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, discusses the Defense Protection Act and other extreme measures the US government could take to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
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How To Stay Resilient And Mentally Healthy During The Coronavirus Outbreak
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, explains the effects of coronavirus prevention measures on mental health.
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Taiwan Is Beating the Coronavirus. Can the US Do the Same?
Stevan Harrell, professor emeritus of anthropology, explains why Taiwan has been so effective at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
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When will coronavirus end? What wartime and human kindness can tell us about what happens next
Pepper Schwartz, sociology professor, gives advice for staying positive in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Social distancing comes with social side effects – here’s how to stay connected
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, and Adam Kuczynski, doctoral student in psychology, discuss the importance of staying socially connected during social distancing.
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Coronavirus: Three lessons from the AIDS crisis
Associate professor of history, Laurie Marhoefer, discusses what lessons from the US government's management of the AIDS crisis can be applied to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wondering About Social Distancing?
Jonathan Kanter, research associate professor of psychology, gives advice on maintaining mental health and human connection in social distancing.
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Coronavirus quarantines will likely lead to an uptick in babies and divorces
Pepper Schwartz, psychology professor, explains the effects coronavirus quarantines could have on family dynamics.
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Here's Why Coronavirus And Climate Change Are Different Sorts Of Policy Problems
Aseem Prakash, political science professor, explains why the methods being used to slow the spread of the coronavirus can't necessarily be used to combat climate change.
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Some US airports are seeing huge, chaotic crowds for coronavirus screening
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses how overcrowding in airports amid coronavirus screening creates "a perfect storm for creating massive case clusters.”
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Throngs of travelers arriving back in the US are jam-packed in airports after Trump's coronavirus travel ban
Carl Bergstrom, biology professor, discusses the overcrowding at airports after the travel ban and how it could be accelerating the spread of coronavirus.
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Online classes, video meetings: Can coronavirus spur low-carbon habits?
Ian Schnee, undergraduate studies director of philosophy, gives insight on what it's like holding online classes.
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The emotional toll of social distancing
Jonathan Kanter, a research associate professor of psychology, explains how social distancing, while important to keep us physically healthy, can take a toll on our mental health.
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Coronavirus Pandemic, Angela Merkel, Markets: Your Thursday Briefing
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom explains the science behind "flattening the curve" and why it's necessary.