FDA Red Tape Entangles Instant Coronavirus Test
Reading Time: 9 minutes A Harvard epidemiologist proposes a coronavirus test that is fast, inexpensive, and could be effective in stopping the pandemic. The only obstacle is getting the FDA to notice.
Tested: The Future of Education Post-Pandemic
Reading Time: 2 minutes Over the coming months, a team of WhoWhatWhy reporters will be covering the challenges and opportunities presented by the disruption of the 2020 school year.
‘Desperate’ Families, Empty Classrooms for Kids With Special Needs
Reading Time: 8 minutes As districts finalize plans for reopening schools in the fall, many are still uncertain how to best accommodate children with special needs.
Coronavirus Is No Laughing Matter for Comedians
Reading Time: 38 minutes Comedians perform before live audiences to earn a living and to hone their craft. For many, the coronavirus eliminated — overnight — their ability to do either.
Forced Court Appearances Jeopardize Migrants and Their Lawyers
Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite the threat of the coronavirus, detained migrants are still being required to make in-person court appearances, which endanger all involved.