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Aerosols, Droplets, Fomites: What Is Known About Transmission Of COVID-19
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A letter from over 200 scientists to the World Health Organization asks for further investigation into how the virus spreads. WHO responded at a press conference on Tuesday.

The Coronavirus is Mutating. That’s Normal. But What Does that Mean?
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There are various studies looking at changes to the virus genome — and the possible impact on how the virus affects humans. Here’s what we know (and don’t yet know) about mutations.

Birds Are Trying To Adapt To Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?
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By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it’s probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research.