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Elizabeth Alexander on the spectre of anti-black violence, and raising sons.

Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant, who warned of pandemic in 2006, says we can beat the novel coronavirus—but first, we need lots more testing.

The early trickle of new coronavirus infections has turned into a steady current. By creating simple simulations, we can see how to slow it down.

Alpinists are intimately familiar with death and grief. A therapist thinks he can address the unique needs of these élite athletes.

Even short-haul flights produce huge amounts of CO2, figures show

I wanted to be prepared for the worst nature could throw at me. But the real threat turned out to be human.

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Cruel or kind? Education and conservation are cited as reasons for keeping wild animals in captivity, but many critics say zoos are outdated relics of a less enlightened era. We hear what both sides s...